JP2012061354A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which performs various kinds of renderings.SOLUTION: A sub control circuit of the game machine performs a notification for prompting a player to select one table provided that BB (Big Bonus) is established, and selects the one table in response to the operation of a BET switch. During BB, a selection point is determined and accumulated for every unit game based on the one table. During BB and when conditions determined for each point selecting table are satisfied, a rendering is performed based on the accumulated selecting points. A main control circuit selects, for 33 games, an internal lottery table for RT2, where the winning probability of a replay 1 is higher when a combinations of bells is established. The main control circuit selects, for 1200 games, an internal lottery table for RT1, where the winning probability of the replay 1 is substantially equal to that for general game state when a combination of cherries is established. The sub control circuit notifies the player when the cherry prize is won provided that the accumulated value of the selecting points is a positive number. The sub control circuit performs the notification in the same way on a liquid crystal display regardless of the kind of the internal lottery tables selected by the main control circuit.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  In such a gaming machine, during the special game by the special game control means, among the symbol arrays stopped and displayed by the reel control means, the appearance rate of the specific symbol arrangement stored in the output rate setting value storage means is stored. A slot, characterized in that it has a step-out rate setting value suggesting means that adjusts stepwise according to a set value and implys a ball-out rate setting value depending on the appearance frequency of the specific symbol array in the special game A machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, it is possible to add an additional element that makes a special game guess the set value of the payout rate, and as a result, it is possible to diversify the special game.

  In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed that includes an informing means for informing a player that a small winning prize has been determined (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to grasp not only that a big winning prize has occurred but also that a small hit prize has occurred.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-323418 JP-A-11-216222

  However, in the gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, the special game has an additional element that makes the output rate setting value estimated, but a new addition that is different from the estimation of the output rate setting value. It is required to diversify games by having elements. In addition, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 2, it is only possible to grasp whether or not a small winning prize has occurred, and even if it is notification of the same mode, notifications having different meanings depending on the gaming state or the like are performed. There is a need to diversify games.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing various effects by providing a new notification mode.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In a gaming machine, the change display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit, and the first display by the symbol display unit. The first notification means for notifying the user to select one piece of numerical value selection information from among the plurality of numerical value selection information on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to is displayed, and the selection output based on this notification A selection command means for outputting a selection command signal for selecting one numerical value selection information according to the operation signal, and a game start command signal is output by the start command means, and an advantageous state operation is performed by the advantageous state operation means. A numerical value determining means for determining one numerical value based on one numerical value selection information corresponding to the selection command signal, and a number for accumulating and storing the single numerical value determined by the numerical value determining means A first determination is made as to whether or not a predetermined condition corresponding to each of the numerical value selection information is satisfied, on the condition that the storage means and the advantageous state operation means are operated by the storage means. On the condition that it is determined that the condition is satisfied by the determination means and the first determination means, the control of the effect based on the predetermined video is performed based on the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means corresponding to each of the numerical value selection information. On the condition that the effect control means, the effect means for effecting the video based on the control by the effect control means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the third role are displayed by the symbol display means, a predetermined number of unit games Until the first winning combination determination information is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the third winning combination determination information having a high probability that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination. In the case where the symbol combination corresponding to the third role is displayed by the symbol display means until a specific number of unit games more than a predetermined number of times are played on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to is displayed. Even if there is switching means for continuously switching the winning combination determination information from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information having the same probability that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination, and the winning combination determining means On the condition that the fourth combination is determined as the winning combination and the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number, the fourth combination is displayed on the line connecting the symbol stop positions determined in advance to each of the plurality of display units. And a second informing means for informing the user to output a stop command signal at a timing at which a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination is displayed.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described below) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described below) of game values (for example, medals described later), main control (described later) Circuit 71, etc., and a symbol display means (for example, described later) having a plurality of display units (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. And reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, etc., which will be described later) and the game value information storage means are stored in accordance with a start operation signal. , Start command means (for example, a start game described later) for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a signal for commanding the start of a game described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) And winning combination determination information storage means (for example, described later) for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. ROM 32, main control circuit 71 described later), switching means for switching the winning combination determination information (for example, CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and the start command means output a game start command signal. The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the winning combination determination information switched by the switching means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) And a start control means (for example, described later) that starts the symbol display by the symbol display means on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means. Motor driving circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and the like, and a display corresponding to the player's operation. A plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.) for outputting a stop command signal (for example, a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation to be described later) for commanding stop of symbol variation display in the section And stop control means for stopping the change display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means ( For example, a means for performing a stop control process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and the like and a change in symbols in all of the plurality of display units by the stop control means. The display is stopped, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination (for example, BB1, which will be described later, BB2, which will be described later, BB3, which will be described later) by the symbol display means (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” which will be described later). , “Blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “red 7 cherry-red 7-red 7”, etc.) until the predetermined condition is determined (for example, (Until it is determined that the bonus end number counter described later is 0 or less), operation in an advantageous state (for example, RB gaming state described later, BB1 operating flag described later is on, BB2 operation described later) Advantageous state actuating means (for example, means for updating a BB1 operating flag described later to ON, and a BB2 operating flag described later on) for performing an intermediate flag ON state, a BB3 operating flag described later ON state, etc. Updating means, BB3 described later A game start command signal is output by the start command means, and the advantage state operating means is more advantageous. Numerical value selection information (for example, point selection to be described later) for determining one numerical value from a plurality of predetermined numerical values (for example, a plurality of selection points to be described later) on the condition that the operation in a certain state is performed Numerical value determining means for determining one numerical value based on the table) (for example, means for performing step S202 in FIG. 50 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and one determined by the numerical value determining means Numerical value storage means for accumulating and storing numerical values (for example, means for performing processing in step S204 in FIG. 50 described later, work RAM 84 described later, sub-control circuit described later) 72), and the stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means (for example, replay 1 described later) corresponds to a symbol combination ( For example, on the condition that “replay-replay-replay”, which will be described later), is displayed, the information on the predetermined game value (for example, the number of coins inserted for the current game, which will be described later) is displayed on the game. Automatic storage means (for example, means for performing replay operation check processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) stored in the value information storage means, and the winning combination determination information includes first winning combination determination information ( For example, a general gaming state internal lottery table (to be described later), and the probability that the first winning combination determination information and the second winning combination (for example, replay 1 to be described later) are determined as the winning combination. The second winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for operating RT1 which will be described later) and the third winning combination having a higher probability of determining the second winning combination as the winning combination than the second winning combination determination information. Combination determination information (for example, an RT2 internal lottery table described later), and the switching means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units by the stop control means, and the symbol display means Is displayed on the condition that the symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Bell-Bell”, which will be described later) corresponding to the third combination (for example, a later-described bell) is displayed. The winning combination determining information is switched to the third winning combination determining information, the change control display of all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means, and the fourth display (e.g. Symbol combinations corresponding to red cherry (described later), blue cherry (described later), green cherry (described later), etc. (for example, "red 7 cherry-other than bell-ANY" described later, "blue cherry-ANY-ANY" described later, described later) The green winning combination determination information is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information, and the winning combination determination information is In the case of switching to the third winning combination determination information, until the unit game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 33 times described later), the stop control means controls all of the plurality of display units. Even if the symbol display is stopped and the symbol display means displays the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination or the fourth combination, the winning combination determination information is switched to other winning combination determination information. In the case where the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information, a unit game of a specific number of times (for example, 1200 times described later) larger than the predetermined number is performed. During the period, the stop control means stops the change display of the symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means displays the symbol combination corresponding to the third hand or the fourth hand. The winning combination determination information is not switched to other winning combination determination information, and the fourth winning combination (for example, red cherry described later, blue cherry described later, green cherry described later, etc.) Notification means (for example, a small role announcement to be described later) that is determined as a winning combination and that the fourth combination is a winning combination on the condition that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. table , A liquid crystal display unit 5a described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the winning combination determining means determine that the third combination (for example, a bell described below) is determined as the winning combination. In addition, subtraction means (for example, a point counter subtraction process described later) is performed to subtract a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like) from a numerical value (for example, a value of a point counter described later) stored in the numerical value storage means. And a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later, and the notification means performs notification in the same manner regardless of the type of winning combination determination information switched by the switching means. .

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the numerical value determining means is predetermined on the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means and an advantageous state operation is performed by the advantageous state operation means. One numerical value is determined based on numerical value selection information for determining one numerical value from a plurality of numerical values, and the numerical value storing means adds and stores the one numerical value. The switching means determines the first winning combination determination information until the predetermined number of unit games are performed on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Switching from information to the third winning combination determination information with a high probability that the second winning combination will be determined as a winning combination, and on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the fourth winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means from a predetermined number of times Until a specific number of unit games is performed, the winning combination determination information is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information with almost the same probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. The switching to the second winning combination determination information is continuously performed even when the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The notifying means determines that the fourth combination is a winning combination on the condition that the fourth combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means and the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. This is notified. At this time, the notification means performs notification in the same manner regardless of the type of winning combination determination information switched by the switching means.

  According to this gaming machine, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means and the fourth winning combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means while the advantageous state operating means is operating. There is a corresponding relationship with the time notification. At this time, even if the notification performed when the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means is a positive number, the notification may differ depending on the type of winning combination determination information switched by the switching means. As a result, another new additional element can be added to the production, thereby making it possible to diversify the production.

  Specifically, when the winning combination determination information to be switched by the switching means is the second winning combination determination information or the third winning combination determination information, it is grasped that the fourth combination is the winning combination by performing notification. It is possible to obtain a profit corresponding to the fourth combination by stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the fourth combination.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination determination information to be switched by the switching means is the first winning combination determination information, when notification is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the fourth combination is prevented from being stopped and displayed. By operating the stop command means, the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination can be stopped and displayed. As a result, a profit obtained by switching to the third winning combination determination information by the switching means, that is, a profit that information of a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means with high probability by the automatic storage means is obtained. Be able to. Therefore, depending on the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means, it is possible to play a game for a long period of time while suppressing the consumption of game value.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to have a new additional element different from the estimation of the payout rate set value in the production in the advantageous state by the advantageous state actuating means, and the production in the advantageous state can be performed. Can be diverse.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 action | operation. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 action | operation. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT3 action | operation. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows the image data table for point selection table determination. The figure which shows a point selection table. The figure which shows a point selection table. The figure which shows a point alerting | reporting image data table. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table for point alerting | reporting. The figure which shows the stop table for point information. The figure which shows the stop table for point information. The figure which shows the stop table for point information. The figure which shows a point alerting | reporting image data table. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table 1. FIG. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table 1. FIG. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table 2. FIG. The figure which shows the production | presentation selection table 2. FIG. The figure which shows a character display image data table. The figure which shows the image data table for RT. The figure which shows the image data table for challenge zones. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. The flowchart which shows RT action design check processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the point selection table determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the point addition process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the point alerting | reporting image determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the production related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image data change process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the RT game number counter (sub) setting / update process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the point counter subtraction process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the point alerting | reporting aspect selection screen display process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part and a reel.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction.

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

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

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

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

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is inserted when three medals are inserted in order to play one game and all (5) display lines are activated (when all (5) effective lines are set). Light.

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

  By pressing the BET switch 11, the number of medals (three in the embodiment) provided for a unit game (one game) are inserted, and a predetermined display line is activated as described above. Is done. The operation of the BET switch 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “red 7 cherry (design 93)”, “blue cherry (design 94)”, “green” "Cherry (design 95)", "Bell (design 96)", "Watermelon (design 97)", "Replay (design 98)", "Blue blank (design 99)", and "Green blank (design 100)" A symbol row composed of symbols is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, in the role of the embodiment, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), BB3, Red Cherry, Blue Cherry, Green Cherry, Red 7 Small Role, Blue 7 Small Role, Bell, Watermelon, Replay 1, replay 2, and special roles are provided.

  BB1 to BB3 are accessory continuous operation devices according to the first type special accessory. “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained.

  “Winning” means that a predetermined combination for displaying a medal for a symbol is displayed.

  The “special feature continuous action device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  Hereinafter, BB1 to BB3 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and red cherry, blue cherry, green cherry, red 7 small role, blue 7 small role, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role”.

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

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between BB and a non-flag that does not carry over. The “carryover combination” means a combination in which a corresponding symbol combination is allowed along one or more games along the active line, and between the flags, a symbol combination corresponding to BB is aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for BB between flags, and there may be an internal winning for BB between non-flags. Therefore, even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State.

  In addition, between the flag and between the non-flags, the RT operation in which a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) having a high probability of winning internally in the replay is in operation and the RT inactive other than the RT operation are in progress. It consists of. RT has a higher probability of internally winning Replay 1 than when RT is not operating, RT3 having a higher probability of internally winning Replay 1 than RT1, and has a higher probability of internally winning Replay 1 than RT3 And RT2. The probability of internally winning Replay 2 is the same regardless of whether the RT is operating.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. More specifically, whether or not RT1 is operating can be determined based on whether or not a later-described RT1 operating flag is on. Whether or not RT2 is operating is determined by whether an RT2 operating flag described later is on. It can be determined by whether or not there is. Whether or not RT3 is operating can be determined based on whether or not an RT3 operating flag, which will be described later, is on.

  The RT1 in-operation flag is updated to ON when one of red cherry, blue cherry, and green cherry is established as a display combination. Basically, the RT1 operating flag is turned OFF under the condition that 1200 unit games are performed. Updated. The RT2 operating flag is updated to ON on the condition that a bell is established as a display combination, and is basically updated to OFF on the condition that 33 unit games are performed. The RT3 operating flag is updated to ON (provided that any of BB1 to BB3 is included as an internal winning combination) on the condition that the flag shifts from the non-flag to the flag, and from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state Is updated off (provided that any one of BB1 to BB3 is established as a display combination).

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

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to ON is that RB is satisfied or that any one of the BB1 operating flag to the BB3 operating flag described later is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or any of the BB1 operating flag to BB3 operating flag is OFF. To be updated. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 8 in the embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to BB2 and BB3. Hereinafter, these BB1 operating flag to BB3 operating flag are collectively referred to as “BB operating flag”. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable number” refers to the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. Then it is 465 sheets.

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

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

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 34 to 43 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 10 described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and reels according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for determining the stop mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a storage area shown in FIG. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination described later.

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

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

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a power main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, a non-game disable switch 29, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

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

  The power main switch 25 is a switch for turning on the gaming machine 1. A power supply circuit that supplies power to each actuator or the like is omitted. Further, the CPU 31 determines the selected set value based on a signal from the reset switch 26. Further, the CPU 31 determines based on the signal from the setting key type switch 27 that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Further, the CPU 31 determines, based on a signal from the game impossible release switch 29, that a game impossible state release operation has started.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

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

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

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 12) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

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

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating a winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At 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 a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

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

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 6 to be described later) 12 is selected as the number of lotteries. The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 12 is updated to 9 when it is between the flags. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 7 described later) is selected, and 8 is determined as the number of lotteries.

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

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

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for operating RT1, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and RT1 is operating. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and RT2 is operating. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RT3 operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and RT3 is operating.

  The internal lottery table includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number. The tables in FIGS. 6 to 10 show information corresponding to the case where the set value is 1, but actually, information corresponding to each of the set values is provided. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In the embodiment, the set value is set as 1, the set 4 that is more advantageous than the set 1, and the set that is more advantageous than the set 4. 6 and 3 stages are provided. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the internal lottery table stores information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. It can be said that it has.

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

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. An internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, the gaming state, the set value, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11 described later).

  For example, the case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 is referred will be described. In the general gaming state, when the random value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 2220, the numerical value range information corresponding to the winning number 12 has the lower limit value “12065” and the upper limit value “12114” Therefore, first, a random number value R (2220) −lower limit value L (12065) is calculated for the winning number 13. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 2220, the winning number 12 is unfair.

  Next, a random value R (2220) −lower limit value L (2173) is calculated based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 11. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (2220) −the upper limit value U (2222) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 2220, the winning number 11 is won. When the winning number 11 is won, BB2 corresponding to the winning number becomes an internal winning combination.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (2220) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (2220) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 7 is won, The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 2220, winning numbers 7 and 11 are won, and watermelon and BB2 are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 1 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 11. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. 8 and FIG. 9 has the same configuration, and when red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this red cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 2 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 and includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 12. Therefore, when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, either the blue 7 small combination or BB3 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the blue cherry. 8 and 9 have the same configuration, and when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to this blue cherry, either the blue 7 small combination or BB3 is determined as the internal winning combination. May be.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 3 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 10. Accordingly, when the green cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the green cherry. 8 and 9 have the same configuration, and when green cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to this green cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 9 includes a part of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 12. Therefore, when the replay 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, in addition to the replay 2, BB3 may be determined as the internal winning combination. 8 and FIG. 9 has the same configuration, and when replay 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, in addition to this replay 2, BB3 may be determined as an internal winning combination.

  When the general gaming state internal lottery table is referenced between the flags (determined as NO in step S33 of FIG. 36 described later) (YES in step S34 of FIG. 36 described later). ), The number of lotteries is changed to 9 (the process of step S35 in FIG. 36 described later is performed). Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 10 to 12 are won between the flags. Therefore, BB1 to BB3 are not determined as internal winning combinations between the flags.

  Further, when comparing the internal lottery table for the general gaming state with the internal lottery table for RT operation (the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, or the internal lottery table for RT3 operation) When the internal lottery table for operation is used, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8 is wider than when the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used (that is, the probability of winning the replay 1 as an internal winning combination is higher). high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

  In more detailed comparison, the RT1 operating internal lottery table has a numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 8 wider by 11 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. As a result, the probability of winning Replay 1 or Replay 2 is 1 / 7.3 when RT is not operating, whereas this probability increases to 1 / 7.29 when RT1 is operating.

  The RT3 operating internal lottery table is 9746 wider in numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 8 than the internal gaming state internal lottery table. This increases the probability of winning Replay 1 or Replay 2 to 1 / 3.5 during RT3 operation.

  The RT2 operating internal lottery table has a numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8 wider by 34712 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. This increases the probability of winning Replay 1 or Replay 2 to 1 / 1.5 during RT2 operation.

  From the above, it can be said that the RT2 operation is the most advantageous state during the RT operation. Note that during the RT1 operation and during the RT3 operation, the payout rate is set to be smaller than 1 as in the case of the RT non-operation. On the other hand, during the RT2 operation, the payout rate is set to be larger than 1 unlike the RT non-operation.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal winning combinations 1 to 3 shown in correspondence with the winning numbers are information for identifying the internal winning combinations, each of which is 1-byte data. In particular, the internal winning combination 3 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, the data of the internal winning combination is “00000000” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3). It is determined. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is a special combination. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1), “00000000” (internal winning combination 2), and “00000000” (internal winning combination 3) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is red cherry.

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

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is red cherry, “red 7 cherry-other than bell-ANY” may be arranged along the effective line. “Non-bell” indicates any symbol other than the bell, and “ANY” indicates any symbol. In this case, the display combination is red cherry, and the transition is made from RT non-operating to RT1 operating.

  When the internal winning combination is blue cherry, among the five active lines, “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is aligned along the center line 8c, and “blue” is aligned along the effective lines excluding the center line. Cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY "may be arranged. “Blue cherry (middle)” indicates “blue cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Blue cherry" is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and three medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, a symbol combination of “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). . Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, six medals that are twice the three are paid out according to the symbol combination table.

  When the internal winning combination is green cherry, there are cases where the display combination is medium cherry and the display combination is square cherry, as in the case where the internal winning combination is blue cherry. In the former case, three medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, according to the symbol combination table, six medals that are twice the three are paid out.

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

  When the internal winning combination is Replay 1, “Replay-Replay-Replay” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is Replay 1 and medals are automatically inserted. When the internal winning combination is Replay 2, “Blue 7-Replay-Replay” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination becomes Replay 2 and medals are automatically inserted.

  When the internal winning combination is BB1, “red 7-red 7-red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state when the BB operating flag is turned on. When the internal winning combination is BB2, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB2, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state when the BB operating flag is turned on. When the internal winning combination is BB3, “red 7 cherry-red 7-red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB3, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state when the BB operating flag is turned on.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning possible number counter for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing of step S112 and step S114 of FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the working flag of the embodiment, an RB working flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is working, and for identifying whether or not the BB (working object continuous actuating device) is working. There are a BB1 operating flag to a BB3 operating flag. Although not shown, RT1 operating flag for identifying whether RT1 is operating, RT2 operating flag for identifying whether RT2 is operating, and RT3 There is an RT3 operating flag for identifying whether or not it is operating.

  The game possible number counter is the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. The number of winnings that can be won is the number of times that a winning can be won in the RB gaming state, and more specifically, the number of remaining unit games that can display a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role in the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the stop table used when the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is performed will be described.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position. The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Say.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames (moving in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped) is possible. The number of possible symbols) is 4. Referring to FIG. 2 described above, when the left reel 3L is rotating and the “blue 7 (symbol 92)” of the code number “2” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the stop button 7L is When operated, the left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that the “green cherry (symbol 95)” with the code number “6” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  Returning to FIG. The stop table shown in FIG. 14 is a stop table for green cherry, and is referred to when green cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the relationship between the stop start position and the symbol stop position of the left reel 3L when the winning combination including the green cherry is determined as the winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 12 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the green cherry is “green cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 2 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “green cherry” is one place “6”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “6”, when the stop start position on the left reel is “2” to “6”, “green cherry” is displayed on the left display window. Stop at the 4L middle symbol stop position. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “0”, “1” or “7” to “20”, even if the combination including the green cherry is determined as the internal winning combination , “Green Cherry” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, in order to establish the green cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the combination including the green cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  With reference to (1) to (6) of FIG. 15, the internal winning combination 1, the internal winning combination 2, the internal winning combination 3, the carryover combination, the operating flag, and the storage area (storage area) of the gaming state will be described. . These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to a special combination. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the green cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the red 7 small combination. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the blue 7 small combination. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 1. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 2. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (3) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although the illustration of the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area to display combination 3 storage area) in which the data of the display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area to internal winning combination) is omitted. The data structure is the same as that of the combination 3 storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 15 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the storage areas corresponding to BB1 to BB3 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (5) of FIG. 15 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the BB3 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  (6) of FIG. 15 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

  The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 44 to 57 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 17 to 33 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an effect identifier and a frame identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image according to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (such as the notification mode effect described above) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at every predetermined timing.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs volume adjustment control for adjusting the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 103.

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

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of command received when a command (information or command) transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on 13 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the panel display unit 2a.

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

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

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

  When the gaming state change command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the gaming state change command process. The gaming state changing process is a process for changing the gaming state information to indicate the RB gaming state, for example, when a bonus is won. When the BB end game operation command is received, the identifier is 0AH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0AH” is the BB end game operation command process. The game operation command process at the end of BB is a process for changing the information on the game state to the one indicating the general game state at the end of the bonus.

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

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

  The point selection table determination image data table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is referred to when the sub control circuit 72 receives the bonus start command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  When the sub-control circuit 72 receives the bonus start command (when BB is activated and transitions from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state), the liquid crystal display unit 5a has three types of character display areas (left character display area, center Character display area, right character display area). The three types of character display areas include a character A corresponding to the point selection table A (FIG. 19 (1) described later) and a character corresponding to the point selection table B (FIG. 19 (2) described later). Either B or the character C corresponding to the point selection table C (FIG. 20 described later) is displayed.

  The image data identifier directly corresponds to the content of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In the embodiment, if either RT2 is operating or in the general gaming state (challenge zone is operating), “1” is selected as the image data identifier, and RT2 is operating or in the general gaming state (challenge zone operating). If it is neither of the above, “2” is selected as the image data identifier. The challenge zone will be described later.

  When “1” is selected as the image data identifier, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays the character A in the left character display area and the character B in the central character display area. A character C is displayed in the right character display area. Accordingly, when “1” is selected as the image data identifier, the player selects any one of the characters A to C, thereby selecting one of the point selection table A to the point selection table C. One table can be selected.

  On the other hand, when “2” is selected as the image data identifier, the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays the character A in the left character display area and the character B in the right character display area. A character is not displayed in the central character display area. Therefore, when “2” is selected as the image data identifier, the player selects one of the character A and the character B, so that the point selection table A and the point selection table B are selected. Any one table can be selected. When “2” is selected as the image data identifier, the point selection table C cannot be selected.

  In other words, when it is determined that neither the RT2 operation nor the general gaming state (the challenge zone is operating) (when “2” is selected as the image data identifier), the work RAM 84 is stored in the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Notification is made to prompt the user to select one point selection table from a smaller number of point selection tables than the number of point selection tables to be stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that either the RT2 operation or the general gaming state (the challenge zone is operating) (when “1” is selected as the image data identifier), the liquid crystal display unit 5a uses this small number. A notification that prompts the user to select one point selection table from a larger number of point selection tables is issued.

  The point selection table is selected as follows. When the sub-control circuit 72 displays the character screen on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the sub-control circuit 72 switches which character to select every predetermined second. Of the timing when the player inserts three medals or the timing when the BET switch 11 is operated, the character selected at the timing previously performed is set as the character selected by the player, and this character corresponds to this character. The point selection table is a point selection table corresponding to the player's selection.

  The point selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When one table is selected, the point selection table is referred to for each unit game while the BB is operating. (1) in FIG. 19 is a point selection table A, and (2) in FIG. FIG. 20 shows a point selection table C.

  There are eight types of selection points: “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “5”, “10”, “20”, “30”. The selection point is information used when referring to an effect selection table (FIGS. 27 to 30) described later. More specifically, when the selection point is 1 or more, the effect selection table 1 is referred to among the plurality of effect selection tables, and when the selection point is not 1 or more, the effect selection table 2 is referred to. When the effect selection table 1 is referred to, there is an advantage that cannot be obtained when the effect selection table 2 is referred to. This will be described later. Even if the selection point is not 1 or more, the effect selection table 1 may be referred to. This will also be described later.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the selection point corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the winning selection point. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. The selected winning selection point is stored in a point counter provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, the case of referring to the point selection table A will be described. When the internal winning combination is a special combination and the extracted random number value is “32000”, first, the lottery value “31603” corresponding to the selection point “0” is subtracted from this “32000”. The subtracted value is “397” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “1000” corresponding to the selection point “1” is subtracted from this “397”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “1” is selected as the winning selection point.

  First, the point selection table A shown in (1) of FIG. 19 is referred to. When this point selection table A is referenced, the probability that “5” or more is selected as the winning selection point is low, and the probability that “1” to “3” are selected as the winning selection points is high. The probability that “0” is selected as the winning selection point is the highest. If the internal winning combination is lost, “0” is always selected as the winning selection point.

  Next, the point selection table B shown in (2) of FIG. 19 is referred to. When this point selection table B is referenced, the probability that “0” is selected as the winning selection point is lower than the case where the point selection table A is referenced, and the probability that “1” is selected as the winning selection point. Is expensive. In this regard, when the point selection table B is referred to, it can be said that there is an advantage over the case where the point selection table A is referred to. However, when the point selection table B is referred to, “2” or more is not selected as the winning selection point. This can be said to be a drawback when the point selection table B is referred to. When the point selection table B is referred to, as in the case where the point selection table A is referred to, if the internal winning combination is lost, “0” is always selected as the winning selection point.

  Next, the point selection table C shown in FIG. 20 is referred to. When this point selection table C is referred to, when the internal winning combination is a blue 7 small combination or a watermelon, “5” or more is selected as the winning selection point as compared to the case where another point selection table is referred to. Probability is high. Even if the internal winning combination is a loss, a winning selection point other than “0” may be selected. In this regard, when the point selection table C is referred to, it can be said that there is an advantage as compared with the case where another point selection table is referred to. However, when the point selection table C is referred to, “0” is always selected as the winning selection point when the internal winning combination is not the blue 7 small combination, watermelon, or lose. Thus, it can be said that the point selection table C is referred to as a disadvantage that “0” is easily selected as the winning selection point as compared with the case where other point selection tables are referred to.

  The point notification image data table A will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) in FIG. 21 is referred to on the condition that the point selection table A is selected and the value of the bonus end number counter is 121 to 331, and lottery values for the image data identifiers “11” and “12”. Information. Note that the selection condition of the point selection table A may be that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than a predetermined value and not more than a specific value, and the number of sheets can be set arbitrarily. (2) in FIG. 21 is referred to on the condition that the point selection table B is selected and the sub-control circuit 72 has received a game operation command at the end of the BB, and includes image data identifier information for each point counter value. ing. (3) in FIG. 21 is referred to on the condition that the point selection table C is selected and points are added (when a selection point of “1” or more is selected), and image data for each point counter value. Identifier information is provided.

  First, (1) in FIG. 21 will be described. When “11” is selected as the image data identifier, a point notification start image for notifying the value of the point counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a in accordance with the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. This point notification start image is an image in which the character A rotates the three liquid crystal reels displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. These three liquid crystal reels are images as pseudo reels simulating the aforementioned reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, according to the operation of the stop buttons 7L to 7R by the player, the stop buttons 7L to 7R are referred to by referring to the point notification stop table provided corresponding to the value of the point counter and previously stored in the program ROM 83. Stop the corresponding LCD reel. The player can predict the value stored in the point counter according to the display mode of the liquid crystal reel after the third stop operation. When “12” is selected as the image data identifier, an effect that can predict the value stored in the point counter is not performed.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 21 will be described. When the value stored in the point counter is “0”, “21” is selected as the image data identifier, and the point notification image A is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. By visually recognizing the point notification image A, the player can predict that the value stored in the point counter is “0”. The same applies to the case where the value stored in the point counter is “1”, “2”, “3” or more, and the player views the point notification images B to D and stores them in the point counter. Can be predicted to be “1”, “2”, and “3” or more, respectively.

  Next, (3) in FIG. 21 will be described. When the value stored in the point counter is “0”, “31” is selected as the image data identifier, and the point notification image E is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. By visually recognizing the point notification image E, the player can predict that the value stored in the point counter is “0”. When the value stored in the point counter is “1” or “2”, the point notification image F is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the player stores the point notification image F in the point counter. It can be predicted that the value being “1” or “2”. The same applies to the case where the value stored in the point counter is “3”, “4”, or “5” or more, and the point notification images G and H are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. From G and H, the player can predict that the values stored in the point counter are “3”, “4”, and “5” or more, respectively.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the point notification symbol arrangement table will be described.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information corresponding to symbol positions (code numbers) of three liquid crystal reels displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when “11” is selected as the image data identifier. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “9” and stored (stored) in the program ROM 83 (FIG. 16). On three liquid crystal reels, a symbol row composed of symbols of “red 7” or “star” is represented. These liquid crystal reels are moved and displayed so as to move in the direction from code number “9” to “0”.

  In the embodiment, the number of pseudo symbol stop positions predetermined for one liquid crystal reel among the plurality of liquid crystal reels is three in the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, which is the same as the number of liquid crystal reels. Regardless of the type of the liquid crystal reel, the symbols corresponding to the code numbers “9”, “8”, and “7” are all “red 7”. “Red 7” as a symbol can be stopped and displayed continuously for the number of pseudo symbol stop positions. In the embodiment, the symbol corresponding to the code number “3” is also “red 7”. As described above, “red 7” can be displayed on the upper, middle and lower portions of the corresponding liquid crystal reel, and “red 7” can be displayed on the upper, middle and lower portions of the corresponding liquid crystal reel. The number of lines on which the symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed can be changed in 6 types from 0 to 5, based on the value stored in the point counter. In this way, it can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Therefore, the player can enjoy various effects even with the same “red 7-red 7-red 7” symbol combination.

  With reference to FIGS. 23 to 25, a point notification stop table used when stop control of the three liquid crystal reels is performed in response to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R will be described.

  In the point notification stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions of the three liquid crystal reels is defined. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames of the liquid crystal reel is set to 4. However, the number of sliding frames is not limited to this, and may be set to an arbitrary numerical value or not particularly specified. FIG. 23 is a point notification stop table A, which is a first stop operation and is referred to when the operated stop button is the left stop button 7L. FIG. 24 is a point notification stop table B, which is a second stop operation, and is referred to when the operated stop button is the center stop button 7C. FIG. 25 is a point notification stop table C, which is referred to when the third stop operation is performed and the operated stop button is the right stop button 7R.

  First, the point notification stop table A will be described with reference to FIG. In the point notification stop table A, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position varies depending on whether the numerical value stored in the point counter is 1 or more.

  When the numerical value stored in the point counter is 1 or more, the number of sliding frames is “0” regardless of the stop start position. Therefore, referring to the above-described point notification symbol arrangement table (FIG. 22), when the stop start position is “9”, “red 7” is displayed at the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel at the middle and lower stages. Stop. When the stop start position is “8”, “red 7” stops at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the pseudo-symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel.

  Similarly, when the stop start position is “7” to “0”, when the stop start position is “7”, the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel is “red 7” in the upper and middle stages. Is stopped and the stop start position is “6” or “2”, “red 7” stops at the upper stage at the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel. When the stop start position is “5” or “1”, “Red 7” does not stop at the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel, and the stop start position is “4” or “0” “Red 7” stops at the pseudo symbol stop position in the lower part of the left liquid crystal reel. When the stop start position is “3”, “Red 7” stops at the pseudo symbol stop position in the middle of the left liquid crystal reel.

  Thus, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is 1 or more, “red 7” may stop at all of the upper, middle and lower positions of the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel.

  Next, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is 0, referring to the above-described point notification symbol arrangement table (FIG. 22), the number of sliding symbols when the stop start position is “8” is “1”. Is. Accordingly, “red 7” stops at the upper and middle stages, not at the upper, middle and lower stages, at the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel. In addition, regarding other stop start positions, “red 7” does not stop at all of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  Thus, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is 0, “red 7” does not stop at all of the upper, middle and lower positions of the pseudo symbol stop position of the left liquid crystal reel.

  Next, the point notification stop table B will be described with reference to FIG. In the point notification stop table B, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position varies depending on whether the numerical value stored in the point counter is 2 or more.

  Similarly, for the point notification stop table B, when the value stored in the point counter is 2 or more, “red 7” stops at all of the upper, middle and lower positions of the pseudo symbol stop position of the central liquid crystal reel. There is a case. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is 0 or 1, “red 7” does not stop at all of the upper, middle and lower positions of the pseudo symbol stop position of the central liquid crystal reel.

  Then, the point notification stop table C will be described with reference to FIG. In the point notification stop table C, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position is a numerical value stored in the point counter of 5 or more, 3 or 4, 1 or 2, or 0. It depends on what it is.

  As for the point notification stop table C, if the numerical value stored in the point counter is 5 or more, “red 7” stops at all of the upper, middle and lower positions of the pseudo symbol stop position of the right liquid crystal reel. There is a case. When the numerical value stored in the point counter is 3 or 4, “red 7” may stop at any two of the pseudo symbol stop positions of the right liquid crystal reel. When the numerical value stored in the point counter is 1 or 2, “red 7” may stop at any one of the pseudo symbol stop positions of the right liquid crystal reel. Further, when the numerical value stored in the point counter is 0, “red 7” does not stop at any pseudo symbol stop position of the right liquid crystal reel.

  By providing such a point notification stop table, the player is stored in the point counter according to the number of symbol combinations “red 7-red 7-red 7” that are stopped and displayed on the three liquid crystal reels. The value can be predicted.

  The point notification image data table B will be described with reference to FIG. This point notification image data table B is referred to when the current image data identifier is “11” and all the liquid crystal reels are stopped.

  When all the liquid crystal reels are stopped and “1 red”, “7 red” and “7 red” symbols are combined in one composition, “11-1” is selected as the image data identifier, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a has 1 A line display image is displayed. Similarly, if two symbol combinations “red 7-red 7-red 7” are set, “11-2” is selected as the image data identifier, and a two-line display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The In addition, when the “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” symbol combination has three compositions, a three-line display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” symbol combination is displayed. When four compositions are formed, a four-line display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Further, when five symbol combinations of “red 7-red 7-red 7” are formed, a 5-line display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The player can predict the value stored in the point counter according to the type of image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  The effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This effect selection table is provided for each of the internal winning combinations, and includes lottery value information regarding the effect number. The effect number corresponds to the effect classification, and the effect classification indirectly corresponds to the contents of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. 27 and 28 are the effect selection table 1, which is referred to when the value of the point counter is 1 or more or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1200 games. FIGS. 29 and 30 are the effect selection table 2, which is referred to when the value of the point counter is not 1 or more (when it is 0) and RT1 is not operating continuously for 1200 games.

  (1) of FIG. 27 is the effect selection table 1 as a large classification. The type of the effect selection table to be referred next is determined based on the effect number determined with reference to these tables.

  (2) of FIG. 27 is the effect selection table 1 as a middle classification. More specifically, (2) of FIG. 27 is a table that is referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table 1 shown in (1) of FIG.

  (3) of FIG. 28 is the effect selection table 1 as a small classification. More specifically, (3) of FIG. 28 is a table that is referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table 1 shown in (2) of FIG. 27 is 1-1. The content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is determined based on the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table 1 as the small classification shown in (3) of FIG.

  (4) of FIG. 28 is the effect selection table 1 as an effect data change classification. More specifically, (4) in FIG. 28 is a table that is referred to when the effect number determined with reference to the effect selection table shown in (3) in FIG. 27 is 1-1-1. (A) of (4) in FIG. 28 is referred to when the first stop operation is performed by the player, and (3) in FIG. 28 is based on the effect number determined with reference to this table. The content of the effect determined by reference is switched to the content of another effect. (B) in (4) of FIG. 28 is referred to when the player performs the second stop operation, and based on the effect number determined with reference to this table, (B) of FIG. The content of the effect determined with reference to (A) is switched to the content of another effect.

  29 and 30 have the same configuration as FIG. 27 and FIG. That is, (1) of FIG. 29 is the effect selection table 2 as a large classification. (2) of FIG. 29 is the effect selection table 2 as a middle classification. (3) of FIG. 30 is the effect selection table 2 as a small classification. (4) of FIG. 30 is the effect selection table 2 as an effect data change classification.

  First, (1) in FIG. 27 will be described. In the large classification, a rough performance classification is determined based on the internal winning combination.

  For example, when 1 is determined as the effect number, the small role notification display is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The “small role notification display” refers to an effect that enhances the interest of the game by notifying the player that the internal winning combination is a small role. When 2 is determined as the effect number, an effect in which the youth character produces fireworks is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  According to the table shown in (1) of FIG. 27, when the internal winning combination is other than the loss, “1” is always determined as the effect number, and no other effect number is determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1,200 games, when a combination other than a lose is determined as an internal winning combination, a small combination notification is always displayed.

  In the table shown in (1) of FIG. 27, only the case where the internal winning combination is a combination including a loser or a cherry is shown, but in reality, lottery values are also provided for other combinations. . In the table shown in (1) of FIG. 27, only “small role notice display” and “production of fireworks” are shown as effect classifications, but actually other effect classifications are also provided. Further, in the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is other than the losing, “1” is always determined as the production number, and other production numbers are not decided. The lottery value is not limited, and not only “1” is determined as the effect number, but also other effect numbers are determined.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 27 will be described. In the middle category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the large category.

  (2) in FIG. 27 is referred to when the effect number determined as the large classification is 1 (the effect classification is “small role notification display”). Here, although the middle class provided corresponding to the case where the production number as the major category is 1 will be described, in practice, even when the production number is other than 1, the middle category for each of the production numbers. Is provided.

  For example, when 1-1 is determined as the production number, the small role notification display using the character display is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Specifically, the internal winning combination is notified according to the color of the clothes worn by the character to be displayed, or the gaming state is notified. In the following, a small role notification type effect by three characters will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. When 1-2 is determined as the production number, the small role notification type production using the continuous production is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  According to the table shown in (2) of FIG. 27, when the internal winning combination is other than the lose, “1-1” is always determined as the effect number, and no other effect number is determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1,200 games, when the winning combination other than the lose is determined as the internal winning combination, the small role notification display using the character display is always performed. It is.

  Similarly, in the table shown in (2) of FIG. 27, actually, lottery values are also provided for the other combinations other than the combination that includes an internal winning combination including losing or cherry. As for the effect category, another effect category different from “character display” and “continuous display” is also provided. Further, in the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is other than the loss, “1-1” is always determined as the production number and other production numbers are not decided. The lottery value is not limited to this, and not only “1-1” is determined as the effect number, but also other effect numbers are determined.

  Next, (3) in FIG. 28 will be described. In the small category, a more detailed effect category is determined based on the effect category determined in the middle category.

  (3) in FIG. 28 is referred to when the effect number determined as the middle category is 1-1 (the effect category is “small role notice display, character”). Here, although the small classification provided corresponding to the case where the production number as the middle category is 1-1 will be described, in practice, even when the production number is other than 1-1, A small classification is provided for each.

  When 1-1-1 is determined as the production number, the three characters wear red, blue, and green clothes, respectively, and the manner in which these three characters talk is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The Red clothes correspond to red cherries. Blue clothes correspond to blue cherries. Green clothes correspond to green cherries.

  According to the table shown in (3) of FIG. 28, when the internal winning combination is other than losing, “1-1-1” is always determined as the effect number, and other effect numbers are determined. Absent. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1,200 games, when a combination other than a loss is determined as an internal winning combination, a small role announcement using the display of three characters is always used. Display is performed.

  Similarly, in the table shown in (3) of FIG. 28, actually, lottery values are provided for the other combinations other than the combination including the winning combination or the cherry. As for the effect category, another effect category different from “red / blue / green character display” is also provided. Further, in the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is other than the losing, “1-1-1” is always determined as the production number, and other production numbers are not decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery value that determines not only “1-1-1” as an effect number but also other effect numbers may be used.

  Next, (4) of FIG. 28 will be described. In the effect data changing classification, an effect classification different from the effect classification determined in the small classification is determined according to the stop operation of the player. Here, although the effect data change classification provided corresponding to the case where the effect number as the small classification is 1-1-1 will be described, the effect number is actually other than 1-1-1. Even in the case, the effect data change classification is provided for each effect number.

  In (A) of (4) of FIG. 28, the production number determined with reference to the production selection table shown in (3) of FIG. 28 is 1-1-1 (small role notification display, character display, red / blue). Reference is made when the first stop operation is performed by the player. Based on the effect number determined with reference to this table, the content of the effect determined with reference to (3) of FIG. 28 is switched to the content of another effect.

  When 1-1-1-1 is determined as the production number, among the three characters, the character wearing blue clothing leaves, and the character wearing red clothing and the green clothing are worn. A state in which the conversation continues with the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When 1-1-1-2 is determined as the production number, among the three characters, the character wearing green clothes leaves, and the character wearing blue clothes and the red clothes are worn. A state in which the conversation continues with the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When 1-1-1-3 is determined as the production number, among the three characters, the character wearing the red clothes leaves, and the character wearing the green clothes and the blue clothes are worn. A state in which the conversation continues with the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  According to the table shown in (A) of (4) of FIG. 28, when the internal winning combination is a combination including red cherry, “1-1-1-1” or “1-1-1-” “1-2” is always determined, and “1-1-1-3” is never determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is activated for 1,200 games in succession, when a combination including red cherries is determined as an internal winning combination, a character who always wears red clothes continues to speak. The production will continue.

  Similarly, if the internal winning combination is a combination including blue cherry, “1-1-1-2” or “1-1-1-3” is always determined as the production number, and “1-1- 1-1 "is never determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is activated for 1,200 games continuously, when a combination including blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, a character wearing blue clothes always continues to speak. The production will continue.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is a combination including green cherry, “1-1-1-1” or “1-1-1-3” is always determined as the production number, and “1-1-1 -2 "is never determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is activated for 1200 games continuously, when a combination including green cherries is determined as an internal winning combination, a character wearing green clothes always continues to talk. The production will continue.

  In (B) of (4) of FIG. 28, the production number determined with reference to the production selection table shown in (3) of FIG. 28 is 1-1-1 (small role notification display, character display, red / blue). Reference is made when the second stop operation is performed by the player. Based on the effect number determined with reference to this table, the content of the effect determined with reference to (A) of (4) in FIG. 28 is switched to the content of another effect.

  When 1-1-1-1-4 is determined as the production number, among characters that wear red clothes and characters that wear clothes of a color different from red, a color different from red The state where the character wearing clothes leaves and the character wearing red clothes walks alone is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When 1-1-1-5 is determined as the production number, among the character wearing blue clothes and the character wearing clothes of a color different from blue, the color different from blue A state in which the character wearing clothes leaves and the character wearing blue clothes walks alone is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When 1-1-1-6 is determined as the production number, among characters wearing green clothes and characters wearing clothes of a color different from green, colors of colors different from green A state where the character wearing clothes leaves and the character wearing green clothes walks alone is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Similarly, in the table shown in (4) of FIG. 28, actually, lottery values are also provided for the other combinations other than the combination including the winning combination or the cherry.

  According to the table shown in (B) of (4) of FIG. 28, when the internal winning combination is a combination including red cherries, “1-1-1-4” is always determined as the production number. No production number is determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1,200 games, when a combination including red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, a character who always wears red clothes is always alone. A state of taking a walk is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination is a combination including blue cherry, “1-1-1-5” is always determined as the effect number, and no other effect number is determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1200 games, when a combination including blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, a character wearing blue clothes is always alone A state of taking a walk is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is a combination including green cherry, “1-1-1-6” is always determined as the effect number, and no other effect number is determined. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or when RT1 is operated continuously for 1200 games, when a combination including green cherries is determined as an internal winning combination, a character who always wears green clothes is alone. A state of taking a walk is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  To summarize the above, if the value of the point counter is 1 or more, or if RT1 is activated for 1,200 games in succession, a combination including cherry (any of red cherry, blue cherry, or green cherry) is determined as an internal winning combination When this is done, the small role notification display using the character display is always performed. In this display, at the time of a start operation, three characters including a character wearing a color clothing corresponding to an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding clothing”) are always displayed.

  From the viewpoint of the player, it can be grasped by three choices that the combination including cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. At this time, referring to FIG. 12 described above, when the winning combination including the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, in the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the player operates the stop buttons 7C and 7R at the timing. Regardless, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can always be stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, in the left reel 3L, if the player does not operate the stop buttons 7C and 7R at an appropriate timing, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped and displayed on the active line. Can not. Therefore, the player can grasp that it is necessary to press the center stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R in the first stop operation.

  Then, by pressing the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the player is actually determined as an internal winning combination among the three types of cherries. You can figure out which cherry is the cherry you have. In the third stop operation, when the player presses the left stop button 7L at an appropriate timing, the cherry that is actually determined as the internal winning combination among the three types of cherries is established as the display combination. On the contrary, it is possible not to establish the cherry that is actually determined as the internal winning combination as the display combination.

  Next, FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 will be described. These tables shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are referred to when the point counter value is not 1 or more (when 0) and RT1 is not continuously operated for 1200 games. The same configuration as that shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 is provided.

  First, the table shown in (1) of FIG. 29 is referred to. When the internal winning combination is other than lose, there is a case where “1” is determined as the effect number, but the probability is 4000/32768, and other effect numbers are basically determined. Therefore, even when the value of the point counter is not 1 or more (when it is 0), RT1 is not operating continuously for 1200 games, and even if a winning combination other than losing is determined as an internal winning combination, Specifically, a display different from the small role notification display is performed.

  Next, the table shown in (2) of FIG. 29 is referred to. Even if the effect number determined as the major category is 1 (the effect category is “small role notice display”), if the internal winning combination is other than the lose, 1-1 is determined as the effect number. There is nothing to do. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is not 1 or more (when it is 0), when RT1 is not operating continuously for 1200 games, and the internal winning combination is other than losing, a small character display is used. There is no case where a role notice is displayed.

  As described above, when the internal winning combination is other than the loss, 1-1 is not determined as the effect number. Therefore, when the value of the point counter is not 1 or more (when it is 0), when RT1 is not operating continuously for 1,200 games, and the internal winning combination is other than losing, (3) in FIG. And the table shown in (4) of FIG. 30 is not referred to.

  In summary, if the value of the point counter is not 1 or more (when it is 0), and RT1 is not operating continuously for 1,200 games, cherry (red cherry, blue cherry, or green cherry) ) Is determined as an internal winning combination, the player cannot grasp which cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, even if a combination including cherry (any of red cherry, blue cherry, or green cherry) is determined as an internal winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination cannot be established as a display combination. On the other hand, there is a case where the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined as the display combination without knowing that the winning combination including the cherry is the internal winning combination.

  The character display image data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The character display image data table includes image data information corresponding to the image data identifier. The image data identifier is provided for each effect number, and directly corresponds to the contents of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When the effect number selected when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the game start command is “1-1-1”, “41” is selected as the image data identifier, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a has three persons. The characters wear red, blue, and green clothes, respectively, and the three characters are displayed in conversation.

  If the production number selected when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the rotation stop command in response to the first stop operation is “1-1-1-1”, “42” is selected as the image data identifier. The liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a state in which, among the three characters, the character wearing the blue clothes leaves and the character wearing the red clothes and the character wearing the green clothes continue talking. The Similarly, when the selected production number is “1-1-1-2”, “43” is selected as the image data identifier, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a wears green clothes among the three characters. The state that the worn character leaves and the character wearing the blue clothes and the character wearing the red clothes continue to talk is displayed. When the selected production number is “1-1-1-3”, “44” is selected as the image data identifier, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a wears red clothes among the three characters. A character is displayed, and a character wearing green clothes and a character wearing blue clothes continue to have a conversation.

  If the production number selected when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the rotation stop command in response to the second stop operation is “1-1-1-4”, “45” is selected as the image data identifier. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a character wearing clothes of a color different from red leaves a character wearing red clothes and a character wearing clothes of a color different from red. A state in which the character wearing the character walks alone is displayed. Similarly, when the selected production number is “1-1-1-5”, “46” is selected as the image data identifier, and the liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a character wearing blue clothes, Among the characters wearing different color clothes, a character wearing a color other than blue leaves and a character wearing blue clothes walks alone. When the selected production number is “1-1-1-6”, “47” is selected as the image data identifier. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the character wearing green clothes and green Of the characters wearing different color clothes, a character wearing a color different from green leaves and a character wearing green clothes walks alone.

  The RT image data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This RT image data table includes image data information corresponding to the image data identifier, and the sub-control circuit 72 receives the display combination establishment command, and the gaming state at this time is the general gaming state (between non-flags, RT non- Reference is made when the display combination is cherry or bell.

  When the display combination is cherry (any of red cherry, blue cherry, or green cherry), “51” is selected as the image data identifier, and the RT1 operating image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. . This RT1 in-operation image is an image of the character A producing a firework three-scale ball in the hut.

  When the display combination is a bell, “52” is selected as the image data identifier, and the RT2 operating image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. This RT2 operating image is an image of the character A riding a small boat and going down the river. At this time, the number of remaining unit games in which RT2 operates is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to grasp whether RT1 or RT2 is operating from the type of image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  The challenge zone image data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The challenge zone is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the general gaming state. In the embodiment, the challenge zone is generated when the operation of the BB is completed or when the operation of the RT is continuously performed for a predetermined number of unit games. The “predetermined number of times” is 1200 times when RT1 is operating, and 33 times when RT2 is operating. Specifically, the challenge zone generation condition is when YES is determined in the process of step S144 of FIG. 45 described later or when YES is determined in the process of step S183 of FIG. 48 described later.

  The operation of BB or the operation of RT is used as the end condition of the challenge zone. Specifically, when the unprocessed command is determined to be a bonus start command in the process of step S157 in FIG. 46 described later, or YES is determined in the process of step S242 or step S246 in FIG. The end condition of the challenge zone.

  The challenge zone image data table includes image data information corresponding to the image data identifier, and is referred to when the operation of RT1 or RT2 ends.

  Basically, when the point counter when the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is 0 is “61”, “61” is selected as the image data identifier, and the challenge zone image 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Is displayed. This challenge zone image 1 is an image of the character A pulling a rear car in the Kawahara. In addition, characters “challenge zone” are displayed above the liquid crystal display portion 5a.

  When the point counter when the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is 0 is 1 or more, “62” is selected as the image data identifier, and the challenge zone image 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Is done. This challenge zone image 2 is an image of a character A driving a light truck in Kawahara. Also in this case, the characters “challenge zone” are displayed above the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Even if the point counter is 0, if the point acquisition flag is on, “62” is selected as the image data identifier. The point acquisition flag is set to ON when RT1 is continuously operated during 1200 unit games (step S185 in FIG. 48 described later), and any of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination (Step S195 in FIG. 49).

  From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to grasp whether or not it is a challenge zone and whether or not the numerical value stored in the point counter is 1 or more from the type of image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. To do.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S6, game state monitoring processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, an RT game number counter (main) update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72.

  In step S9, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. The game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In step S10, a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a wait process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game is performed. Do.

  In step S13, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S14. The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. In step S14, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, stop control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player. In step S17, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on the symbol stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is performed.

  In step S18 of FIG. 35, an RT operation symbol check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command including information on the established display combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, medal payout processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a process corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  In step S23, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set. The flag is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is off when the RB gaming state is not set. The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and is on when the BB is operating, and is off when the BB is not operating.

  In step S25, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this process, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 12 times), or the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state has exceeded the number of games that can be won (for example, 8 times). It is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter has become 0 or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is ended.

  In step S26, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this process, if the display combination is any of BB1 to BB3, the corresponding operating flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state. In step S27, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is Replay 1 or Replay 2, a process of setting (automatically inserting) the same number as the number of inserted coins for the current game in the automatic coining counter is performed. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

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

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), determines the type of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 10) and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S31), and proceeds to step S32. Move. In step S32, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S36, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34. Here, when determination of step S33 is NO, it is a case between flags, and when it is YES, it is a case between non-flags. When the set internal lottery table is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, there are cases where it is between flags and non-flags, so that it is determined YES and NO is determined And both. If the set internal lottery table is the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the RT1 operating internal lottery table, or the RT2 operating internal lottery table, it is always between non-flags, so in the process of step S33, it is always YES Is determined. Further, when the set internal lottery table is the RT3 operating internal lottery table, since it is always between flags, it is always determined NO in the process of step S33.

  In step S34, it is determined whether or not the set internal lottery table is a general gaming state internal lottery table. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S35, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 9, and the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S37. As a result, “12” in the general gaming state (RT not operating), “8” in the RB gaming state, “12” during RT1 operation, “12” during RT2 operation, “9” during RT3 operation. Set as a number.

  In step S37, referring to the internal lottery table determined in steps S31 and S32, the stored random number value, the winning number, and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (U) corresponding to the stored setting Are compared, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  In step S39, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state. In this process, it is determined whether the internal lottery table determined in the processes of step S31 and step S32 is the RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 7) or the other (FIGS. 6 and 8 to 10). ing. When this determination is YES, that is, when the internal lottery table determined in the processing of step S31 and step S32 is other than the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S40, and when NO, that is, step S31 and step S32. When the internal lottery table determined in the process is the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the process proceeds to step S41. In step S40, 1 is added to the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S42. In step S42, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  In step S43 of FIG. 37, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S36 in FIG.

  In step S45, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S46. With this process, the carryover combination can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S46, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won internally. In this process, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination 3 storage area is other than 0. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S48, the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S49, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S50, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S50, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, the RT game number counter (main) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  In step S52, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S53, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S53, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the RT game number counter (main) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  The internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S62, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S64, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S66, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT3 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 10), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  The RT game number counter (main) update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S72, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S74, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S75, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S75, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S77, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S78. In step S78, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the RT operation symbol check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. 35, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a cherry, that is, a red cherry, a blue cherry, or a green cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S83, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S84. In step S84, 1200 is set in the RT game number counter (main), and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  In step S85, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. In step S86, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S87. In step S87, 33 is set in the RT game number counter (main), and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S98. In step S92, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S96. In step S96, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S97, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S98. In this process, the RB operating flag is cleared, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. 35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S99.

  In step S99, processing at the end of the BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S100. In this process, the bonus end number counter is cleared. In step S100, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag to BB3 operating flag) is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, the RB operation flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S112, BB1 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S117. In this process, the BB1 operating flag is updated to ON, and a process of setting 465 to the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S114, BB2 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S117. In this process, the BB2 operating flag is updated to ON, and a process of setting 465 to the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB3. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S116, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S116, BB3 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S117. In this process, the BB3 operating flag is updated to ON, and a process of setting 465 to the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S117, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S119. In step S119, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In this process, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S due to the pressing operation of the start lever 6 is confirmed. In step S122, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of the reel is performed. In step S124, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, a timer management process is performed and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

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

  The sub control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and the sub-control processing stored in the program ROM 83 is performed based on the generation of the interrupt. It is comprised so that it may carry out sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S131), and proceeds to step S132. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S132, command input processing described later with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S135. In step S135, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S136, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the flow proceeds to step S137. In step S137, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S131.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG. 45 and FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In step S142, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 03H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a game medal insertion command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S147. In step S144, it is determined whether or not it is the first unit game after the end of the BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S145, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S145, the challenge zone image data table (FIG. 33) is referred to, an image data identifier is determined and set according to the value of the point counter, and the process proceeds to step S161 of FIG. By this processing, when the operation of BB is completed, the image data for the challenge zone corresponding to the determined image data identifier can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In step S146, a point selection table determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S147, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S149. In step S148, a game start command process described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S149, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 05H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a rotation stop command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S150, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S151 in FIG. In step S150, an image data changing process described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S151 in FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S154. In step S152, RT game number counter (sub) setting / updating processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S153. In step S153, a point counter subtraction process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S154 of FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0AH, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a BB end game operation command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S155, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S157. In step S155, it is determined whether or not the point selection table set in the register of the image control microcomputer 81 is the point selection table B among the three types of point selection tables. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S161. In step S156, the point notification image data table A (FIG. 21) is referred to, an image data identifier is determined and set according to the value of the point counter, and the process proceeds to step S161.

  In step S157, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0DH, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a bonus start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S158, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S160. In step S158, if the image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “61” or “62” is set, the image data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S159. In step S159, a point notification mode selection screen display process described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161.

  In step S160, processing according to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161. In step S161, the unprocessed command is set to have been processed, and the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG.

  The point selection table determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The point selection table determination process is executed when a game medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not display based on various effect data is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S172, the image data corresponding to the set image data identifier is cleared, and the image data based on the image data identifier before the presentation with the image data is set, then the flow proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “1” or “2” is set. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S174, and if NO, the process moves to a step S161 in FIG. In step S174, the point selection tables A to C are determined based on a predetermined timing (the timing performed first among the timing when the player inserts three medals or the timing when the player operates the BET switch 11). The point selection table corresponding to the selected character is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S175. In this processing, output is performed based on notification for selecting a point selection table, which is performed using a plurality of characters, corresponding to image data corresponding to either image data “1” or “2”. In response to a selection operation signal (a signal output first among a signal output at a timing when the player inserts three medals and a signal output at a timing at which the BET switch 11 is operated), A process of outputting a selection command signal for selecting one point selection table among the plurality of point selection tables is performed.

  In step S175, the image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “1” or “2” is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S176. In step S176, image data during BB operation is set, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 48 and 49, the game start command process will be described. The game start command process is executed when a game start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more (step S181). The RT game number counter (sub) is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S190. In step S182, the RT game number counter (sub) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG. In step S184, if image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “51” or “52” is set, the image data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, if RT1 of RT1 or RT2 is operating, the point acquisition flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S186.

  In step S186, it is determined whether or not the point counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S187, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S189. In step S187, it is determined whether or not the point acquisition flag is off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S188, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S189.

  In step S188, the challenge zone image data table (FIG. 33) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “61” is set, and the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG. In step S189, the challenge zone image data table (FIG. 33) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “62” is set, and the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG.

  In step S190, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S191, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG. In step S191, point addition processing described later with reference to FIG. 50 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S192. In step S192, point notification image determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG.

  In step S193 of FIG. 49, it is determined whether or not the bonus internal winning game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the non-flag game. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S194, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S196. In step S194, if image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “51” or “52” is set, the image data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, if the point acquisition flag is on, the point acquisition flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S196. In step S196, an effect related process described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  The point addition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether any of the point selection tables A to C (FIGS. 19 and 20) is set (step S201). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S202, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S192 in FIG. In step S202, the set point selection table is referred to, a point is selected based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the selected point is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S204, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S192 in FIG. In step S204, the selected point is added to the point counter, and the process proceeds to step S192 in FIG. The point counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  The point notification image determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not points are added to the point counter (step S211). In this process, it is determined whether or not addition to the point counter has been performed in the process of step S204 in FIG. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S212, it is determined whether or not the set point selection table is the point selection table C. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S213, the table shown in (3) of FIG. 21 in the point notification image data table A (FIG. 21) is referred to, and the image data identifier is determined and set according to the value of the point counter. The process moves to S193.

  In step S214, the information of the bonus end number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is set in the register of the image control microcomputer 81, and the process proceeds to step S215. In step S215, it is determined whether the value of the bonus end number counter is 121 or more and 331 or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S216, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG.

  In step S216, it is determined whether or not the set point selection table is the point selection table A. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S217, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG. In step S217, the point notification image data table A is referred to, an image data identifier is determined and set based on random number lottery, and the process proceeds to step S193 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 52, the effect related processing will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S223. In step S222, effect data during BB operation is set according to the winning combination and the like, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S223, it is determined whether or not the point acquisition flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S226, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S224. In step S224, the current point is acquired from the point counter, and the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, it is determined whether or not the point counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S226, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S229. In step S226, effect data based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination is set according to the effect selection table 1 (FIGS. 27 and 28), and the process proceeds to step S227.

  In step S227, it is determined whether or not the effect number is “1-1-1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S228, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S228, the character display image data table (FIG. 31) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “41” is set, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S229, effect data based on the game state and the internal winning combination is set according to the effect selection table 2 (FIGS. 29 and 30), and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  The image data change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not image data corresponding to the image data identifier “41” is set (step S231). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S232, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S234. In step S232, the production number is updated based on the production selection table 1 (production data changing classification) according to the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the process proceeds to step S233. In step S233, referring to the character display image data table (FIG. 31), the image data identifier “41” is updated to the image data identifier corresponding to the updated effect number, and the image data corresponding to this image data identifier is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S234, it is determined whether or not image data corresponding to the image data identifier “11” is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S235, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S161 of FIG. In step S235, based on the liquid crystal reel corresponding to the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R by the player, the stop start position, the value of the point counter, etc., for each point notification exemplified in the above-described FIGS. A stop control display image corresponding to the stop table is set, and the process proceeds to step S236.

  In step S236, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S237, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S237, with reference to the point notification image data table B (FIG. 26), image data corresponding to any of the image data identifiers “11-1” to “11-5” is set according to the combination of the stopped display symbols. Then, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S238, the player releases the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and at the same time, clears image data corresponding to the image data identifiers “11” and “11-1” to “11-5” if they are set. Then, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  The RT game number counter (sub) setting / updating process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether one of the RT operating flag (RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag) or the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag to BB3 operating flag) is on. Is discriminated (step S241). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG. 46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S242. In step S242, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S243, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S246.

  In step S243, 33 is set in the RT game number counter (sub), and the process proceeds to step S244. In step S244, if the image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “61” or “62” is set, the image data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S245. In step S245, the RT image data table (FIG. 32) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “52” is set, and the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG.

  In step S246, it is determined whether or not the display combination is cherry. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any of red cherry, blue cherry, and green cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S247, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG. In step S247, 1200 is set in the RT game number counter (sub), and the process proceeds to step S248.

  In step S248, if image data corresponding to either the image data identifier “61” or “62” is set, the image data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S249. In step S249, the RT image data table (FIG. 32) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “51” is set, and the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG.

  The point counter subtraction process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the current point from the point counter (step S251), and proceeds to step S252. In step S252, it is determined whether or not the point counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S253, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  In step S253, it is determined whether or not either the RT operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S161 of FIG. 46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S254, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bell. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S255, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S255, the value of the point counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S256, it is determined whether or not the value of the point counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S257, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S257, the value of the point counter is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 56, a point alerting | reporting aspect selection screen display process is demonstrated.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the image data identifier is “52”, “61”, or “62” when the bonus related to the operation is won internally (step S261). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S262, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S263.

  In step S262, the point selection table determination image data table (FIG. 18) is referred to, image data corresponding to the image data identifier “1” is set, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG. In step S263, referring to the point selection table determination image data table (FIG. 18), the image data corresponding to the image data identifier “2” is set, and the process proceeds to step S161 in FIG.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires various effect data determined in the above-described game start command process (FIGS. 48 and 49) (step S271), and proceeds to step S272. In step S272, the acquired various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  A display example of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 shows a display example 1 and FIG. 59 shows a display example 2. FIG. 60 shows a display example 3 and FIG. 61 shows a display example 4. FIG. 62 shows a fifth display example.

  First, Display Example 1 of the liquid crystal display unit 5a will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 stops displaying symbols on all three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and starts a bonus when a symbol combination corresponding to BB (any one of BB1 to BB3) is displayed on the active line. Send a command. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 refers to the point selection determination image data table on condition that the bonus start command is received, and sets the plurality of point selection tables based on the image data identifiers determined with reference to this table. Notification is made to prompt the user to select one of the point selection tables.

  FIG. 58 shows a display example when such control is performed. More specifically, FIG. 58 (1) shows a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the image data identifier is “2”, and FIG. 58 (2) shows the image data identifier “1”. The example of a display of the liquid crystal display part 5a in the case is shown.

  In the display example of (1) in FIG. 58, character display areas 201L, 201C, and 201R are provided in the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and a character A 202 is displayed in the left character display area 201L. In the right character display area 201R, a character B203 is displayed. No character is displayed in the central character display area 201C. In addition, above the character display areas 201L, 201C, and 201R, a character “Select a favorite character and get a high point GET!” Is displayed, and below the characters “Please insert a medal” is displayed. Has been.

  The player can grasp that the player is prompted to select one of the plurality of characters by looking at the display example as shown in FIG. Then, it is possible to grasp that it is necessary to insert a medal by either inserting a medal or pressing the BET switch 11. Accordingly, when either the medal insertion or the BET switch 11 pressing operation is performed, the main control circuit 71 outputs a selection operation signal, and the sub-control circuit 72 outputs a plurality of points according to the input of the selection operation signal. A selection command signal for selecting one point selection table among the selection tables is output. Then, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a predetermined condition corresponding to each of the point selection tables is satisfied, on condition that the BB operation is performed by the main control circuit 71. . At this time, the point selection table corresponding to the character A 201 is the point selection table A, and the condition determined in advance corresponding to the point selection table A is that the value of the bonus end number counter is 121 to 331. No. Further, the point selection table corresponding to the character B 202 is the point selection table B, and the condition predetermined in correspondence with the point selection table B is reception of a game operation command at the end of BB. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 is rendered based on a predetermined video based on the value of the point counter stored in the work RAM 84, corresponding to each of the point selection tables, provided that it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Control.

  In this gaming machine, it can be said that the generation condition of the effect based on the numerical value of the point counter performed during the BB operation is a time when a predetermined condition predetermined corresponding to each of the point selection tables is satisfied. As shown in (1) of FIG. 58, when there are a plurality of point selection tables having different generation conditions, a symbol combination corresponding to BB (any one of BB1 to BB3) is displayed on the active line. It can be grasped by display. Therefore, a new additional element can be given to the effect during the BB operation, and the effect during the BB operation can be diversified.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB (any one of BB1 to BB3) is displayed on the active line, the sub-control circuit 72 is in the RT2 operation or in the general gaming state (in the challenge zone operation). It is determined whether or not any of the above.

  The display example of (2) in FIG. 58 is a display example when it is determined by this determination that either the RT2 operation or the general gaming state (the challenge zone operation) is in progress. Character A202 is displayed in the left character display area 201L, and character B203 is displayed in the center character display area 201C. A character C204 is displayed in the right character display area 201R. Characters similar to those in the case where the image data identifier is “2” are shown above and below the character display areas 201L, 201C, and 201R.

  Comparing the display example of FIG. 58 (1) with the display example of FIG. 58 (2), the display example of FIG. 58 (1) starts from a smaller number of characters than the number of characters stored in the image ROM 88. By prompting the user to select one character, a notification is made to prompt the user to select one table from a smaller number of tables than the number of point selection tables stored in the program ROM 83. On the other hand, in the display example of (2) in FIG. 58, by prompting the user to select one character from a larger number than this small number, one point is selected from a larger number of point selection tables than this smaller number. To prompt the user to select the table.

  In this way, by displaying different screens depending on whether RT2 is operating or in general gaming state (challenge zone is operating), the player can be in RT2 operating or general gaming state (challenge zone). It can be grasped based on the notification that the range of selection has expanded by satisfying the specific condition of being in operation). By doing in this way, a new additional element can be given to the effect during BB operation, and the effect during BB operation can be diversified.

  Next, display example 2 of the liquid crystal display unit 5a will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control circuit 72 selects the point selection table A as one point selection table from among the plurality of point selection tables, and a predetermined condition corresponding to the point selection table A, that is, the bonus end number counter On the condition that it is determined that the condition that the value is 121 or more and 331 or less is satisfied, the images of the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, and 205R which are pseudo reels imitating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the liquid crystal This is displayed on the part 5a. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 displays the images of the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, and 205R on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, and 205C, on the condition that a game start command is output by operating the start lever 6. An image for starting the variable display of the symbol by 205R is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Then, on the condition that an image for starting the variable display of the symbols by the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, 205R is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and a rotation stop command is output by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. An image for stopping the change display of symbols on the liquid crystal reel corresponding to the spinning stop command is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. At this time, the video for stopping the symbol change display is determined based on the point notification symbol arrangement table (FIG. 22) and the point notification stop table (FIGS. 23 to 25), and stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. When the value of the point counter is 1 or more, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed on each of the plurality of pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, 206R provided on the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, 205R. If the point counter value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 is less than 1 and displayed as a stop line along a pseudo line connecting a predetermined pseudo symbol stop position, “red 7-red 7- A symbol combination different from red 7 ″ is an image that is stopped and displayed along the pseudo line.

  FIG. 59 shows a display example when such control is performed. More specifically, (1) in FIG. 59 shows a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the value of the point counter is “0”, and (2) in FIG. 59 shows that the value of the point counter is “5”. Or the example of a display of the liquid crystal display part 5a in case it is "5" or more is shown.

  (A) of (1) in FIG. 59 is a display example when the start lever 6 is operated. In this display example, three liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, and 205R and three pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, and 206R are displayed, and a character A202 is displayed to the right of these three pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, and 206R. A state in which the pseudo start lever 207 is operated is shown.

  (B) of (1) in FIG. 59 is a display example when the stop button when the first stop operation is performed is the left stop button 7L and the stop start position is “8”. In this display example, “red 7” is stopped and displayed at the middle and lower pseudo symbol stop positions of the left pseudo display window 206L, and “star” is stopped and displayed at the upper pseudo symbol stop position. Has been. In addition, a state in which the character A202 is delighted is shown.

  (C) of (1) in FIG. 59 is a display example when the third stop operation is performed. More specifically, this is a display example when the stop operation sequence is the left stop button 7L, the center stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R, and the stop start positions are all “8”. In this display example, a symbol combination different from “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped on a pseudo line connecting a predetermined pseudo symbol stop position to each of the plurality of pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, 206R. The character A202 is disappointed and displayed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, in the Example, five pseudo lines are provided. The five pseudo lines are a top pseudo line that connects the upper pseudo symbol stop positions, a center pseudo line that connects the middle pseudo symbol stop positions, a bottom pseudo line that connects the lower pseudo symbol stop positions, A cross-up pseudo line connecting a pseudo symbol stop position in the lower stage of the pseudo display window 206L, a pseudo symbol stop position in the middle stage of the center pseudo display window 206C, and a pseudo symbol stop position in the upper stage of the right pseudo display window 206R; A cross-down pseudo line connecting the upper pseudo symbol stop position of the pseudo display window 206L, the middle pseudo symbol stop position of the central pseudo display window 206C, and the lower pseudo symbol stop position of the right pseudo display window 206R; It is configured to include.

  (A) of (2) in FIG. 59 is a display example when the start lever 6 is operated. In this display example, a state similar to (A) in (1) of FIG. 59 is shown.

  (B) of (2) of FIG. 59 is a display example when the stop button when the first stop operation is performed is the left stop button 7L and the stop start position is “8”. In this display example, a state is shown in which “red 7” is stopped and displayed at all the pseudo symbol stop positions of the left pseudo display window 206L. In addition, a state in which the character A202 is delighted is shown.

  (C) of (2) in FIG. 59 is a display example when the third stop operation is performed. More specifically, this is a display example when the stop operation sequence is the left stop button 7L, the center stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R, and the stop start positions are all “8”. In this display example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped and displayed on a pseudo line connecting a predetermined pseudo symbol stop position to each of the plurality of pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, 206R, and the character A202 is displayed. It shows how he delights while raising his hand. At this time, on the basis of the point notification image data table B (FIG. 26), five pseudo lines on which “red 7-red 7-red 7” are stopped and displayed are highlighted.

  For the player, the point counter value is grasped by matching the timing of operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R with the timing at which “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the pseudo line. can do. In particular, when the pseudo line is highlighted based on the point notification image data table B (FIG. 26), the value of the point counter can be grasped more clearly. In this way, when it can be determined that the value of the point counter is positive, in the general gaming state, when the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry on the active line It can be expected that a notification prompting the user to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is performed at a timing when a symbol combination different from the above is stopped and displayed. When such a notification is made, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is automatically stopped by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R so as to avoid the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry being stopped and displayed. The expectation that it can be displayed can be enhanced. Thereby, the player can raise the expectation for the profit obtained by the operation of RT2, which is an advantageous replay time compared with RT1, that is, the profit that the medal is automatically inserted with high probability. . Therefore, another additional element can be added to the production during BB operation, and the production during BB operation can be diversified.

  In the embodiment, the number of pseudo symbol stop positions determined in advance for each of the pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, and 206R is three, which is the same as the number of the pseudo display windows 206L, 206C, and 206R. Also, the point notification symbol arrangement table (FIG. 22) is configured such that “red 7” can be stopped and displayed continuously for the number of pseudo symbol stop positions regardless of the type of the liquid crystal reel. The point notification stop tables (FIGS. 23 to 25) are configured so that the number of pseudo lines in which “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped and displayed is different based on the value of the point counter stored in the work RAM 84. The liquid crystal display unit 5a is controlled.

  For the player, if the presentation using the liquid crystal reels 205L, 205C, and 205R is performed once, the points stored in the work RAM 84 depending on the number of pseudo lines that “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped and displayed. The value of the counter can be grasped specifically. By doing in this way, another new additional element can be given to the effect during BB operation, and the effect during BB operation can be made various.

  Next, display example 3 of the liquid crystal display unit 5a will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-control circuit 72 selects the point selection table B as one point selection table from among the plurality of point selection tables, and a predetermined condition corresponding to the point selection table B, that is, a game operation at the end of the BB. The table shown in (2) of FIG. 21 in the point notification image data table A (FIG. 21) is referred to on the condition that it is determined that the condition for receiving a command is satisfied. Then, an image data identifier is determined based on the value of the point counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84, and an image based on the image data corresponding to the image data identifier is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  FIG. 60 shows a display example when such control is performed. More specifically, (1) in FIG. 60 shows a liquid crystal display when the value of the point counter is “0” and the image data identifier is “21” when referring to the table shown in (2) of FIG. The example of a display of the part 5a is shown. (2) in FIG. 60 is a table of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the value of the point counter is “3” and the image data identifier is “24” when referring to the table shown in (2) of FIG. An example is shown.

  In the display example of (1) of FIG. 60, first, there is a state in which the roulette 208 is present and the character B203 is standing beside it. The roulette 208 includes a portion depicted as “×”, a portion depicted as “1”, a portion depicted as “2”, and a portion depicted as “3”. . The characters drawn on the roulette 208 suggest the value of the point counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  Next, how the character B 203 rotates the roulette 208 is shown. Thereafter, the roulette 208 is stopped at the position “x”, and the character B203 is disappointed. With such an effect, the player can predict that the value of the point counter is “0”.

  In the display example of (2) of FIG. 60, the roulette 208 is displayed, and until the character B 203 rotates the roulette 208, the display example is the same as that of the display example of (1) of FIG. In the display example of (2) in FIG. 60, after that, the roulette 208 stops at the position “3” and the character B203 is delighted while raising his hand. With such an effect, the player can predict that the value of the point counter is “3” or “3” or more. Therefore, the effect selection table 1 is selected from the plurality of effect selection tables (FIGS. 27 to 30), and thereby the expectation that the small role notification display is performed can be enhanced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the display example 4 of the liquid crystal display part 5a is demonstrated.

  The sub-control circuit 72 selects a point selection table C as a single point selection table from among a plurality of point selection tables, and a predetermined condition corresponding to the point selection table C, that is, a point is set in the point counter. The table shown in (3) of FIG. 21 in the point notification image data table A (FIG. 21) is referred to on the condition that it is determined that the condition of addition is satisfied. Then, an image data identifier is determined based on the value of the point counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84, and an image based on the image data corresponding to the image data identifier is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  FIG. 61 shows a display example when such control is performed. More specifically, (1) in FIG. 61 shows a liquid crystal display when the value of the point counter is “0” and the image data identifier is “31” when referring to the table shown in (3) of FIG. The example of a display of the part 5a is shown. (2) in FIG. 61 shows a table of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the value of the point counter is “1” and the image data identifier is “32” when referring to the table shown in (3) of FIG. An example is shown.

  61 (3) shows a table of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the value of the point counter is “3” and the image data identifier is “33” when referring to the table shown in FIG. 21 (3). An example is shown. (4) in FIG. 61 shows a table of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the value of the point counter is “5” and the image data identifier is “34” when referring to the table shown in (3) of FIG. An example is shown.

  In the display example of (1) in FIG. 61, an upper display area 209 and a lower display area 210 are provided. At this time, a state in which fireworks are launched is displayed in the lower display area 210, but no display is performed in the upper display area 209.

  In the display example of (2) in FIG. 61, the display area 210 in the lower stage displays the manner in which fireworks are launched, as in the display example of (1) in FIG. However, the display area 209 in the upper stage is different from the display example of (1) in FIG.

  In the display example of (3) of FIG. 61, the manner in which fireworks are launched is displayed in the lower display area 210 as in the display examples of (1) and (2) of FIG. However, the display area 209 in the upper stage is different from the display examples of (1) and (2) in FIG. 61 in that a golden banner is shown.

  In the display example of FIG. 61 (3), the face of the character C203 is enlarged and the character C203 shouting “Kitter!” Is shown.

  For the player, the value of the point counter can be predicted by grasping which state is shown. Therefore, when it can be predicted that the value of the point counter is a high value, the effect selection table 1 is selected from the plurality of effect selection tables (FIGS. 27 to 30), whereby the small role notification display is performed. Can raise expectations about

  Further, in the embodiment, even if the effect of notifying the value of the point counter is common depending on the type of character selected when the display example shown in FIG. As described above, since the effects in different modes are performed, a new additional element can be added to the effect during the BB operation, and the effects during the BB operation can be varied.

  Next, display example 5 of the liquid crystal display unit 5a and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub-control circuit 72 selects one of a plurality of predetermined selection points on condition that a game start command is output from the main control circuit 71 and the main control circuit 71 operates the BB. One selected point is determined based on the point selection table for determining the point, integrated, and stored in the work RAM 84. Further, the main control circuit 71 sets the internal lottery table until 33 unit games are performed on condition that the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the bell is displayed on the active line. Switch from the general gaming state to RT2 in operation with a higher probability that Replay 1 will be determined as a winning combination than for this general gaming state, and the symbols corresponding to cherries (red cherry, blue cherry, green cherry) on the active line On the condition that the combination “red 7 cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed, the internal lottery table is replayed from the general gaming state to the replay 1 until 1200 unit games more than 33 times are played. Switching to RT1 operation during which the probabilities determined as a combination are almost equal. The switching to the RT1 operating internal lottery table is continued even when the symbol combination corresponding to the bell “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed on the active line. Then, the liquid crystal display unit 5a produces the effect selection table 1 on the condition that the selection point stored in the work RAM 84 is a positive number (provided that YES is determined in step S225 in FIG. 52). When the selection is made as a selection table (step S226 in FIG. 52) and the main control circuit 71 determines that a cherry is a winning combination, a notification is made that the fourth winning combination is a winning combination. And this alerting | reporting is the same aspect irrespective of the kind of internal lottery table which the main control circuit 71 switches.

  FIG. 62 shows the case where the above-described control is performed when the value of the point counter stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 84 is “2” and the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 is green cherry. Is a display example. More specifically, FIG. 62A shows a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the player operates the start lever 6 and the image data identifier at this time is “41”. FIG. 62B shows a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation by the player and the image data identifier at this time is “44”. FIG. 62C shows a display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the center stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation by the player and the image data identifier at this time is “45”.

  FIG. 62D shows a display example of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the left stop button 7L is operated as a third stop operation by the player. More specifically, (D-1) in FIG. 62 is the RT operation, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop start positions at this time are “6”, “6”, “6”, respectively. In addition, display examples of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are shown. (D-2) in FIG. 62 is that the RT is not operating, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window when the stop start positions at this time are “17”, “6”, “6”, respectively. Display examples of 4L, 4C, and 4R are shown.

  In the display example of FIG. 62A, a state in which the characters A202 to C204 have a conversation while taking a walk under the night sky is shown. At this time, character A 202 wears red clothes and character B 203 wears blue clothes. The character C204 is wearing green clothes. At this time, the color of the clothes suggests an internal winning combination, and the red clothes indicate that the red cherry is an internal winning combination. Similarly, blue clothing suggests that the blue cherry is an internal winning combination and green clothing suggests that the green cherry is an internal winning combination. Therefore, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination is any of red cherry, blue cherry, and green cherry.

  In the display example of FIG. 62B, in response to the player's first stop operation, the character A202 of the characters A202 to C204 leaves, and the character B203 and the character C204 have a conversation while taking a walk under the night sky. The situation is shown. Thereby, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination is not red cherry but is either blue cherry or green cherry.

  In the display example of FIG. 62C, a state is shown in which, in response to the player's second stop operation, the character B203 leaves and the character C204 walks alone among the two characters B203 and C204. . Thereby, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination is green cherry.

  In the display example of FIG. 62C, a state is shown in which, in response to the player's second stop operation, the character B203 leaves and the character C204 walks alone among the two characters B203 and C204. . Thereby, the player can grasp that the internal winning combination is green cherry.

  Thus, there is a correspondence between the selection point stored in the work RAM 84 while the operation of BB is performed and the notification when the cherry is determined as a winning combination by the main control circuit 71. At this time, even if the notification performed when the selection point stored in the work RAM 84 is a positive number is the same mode, the notification differs depending on the type of the internal lottery table switched by the main control circuit 71. As a result, the production can have other new additional elements, and as a result, the production can be diversified.

  The display example of (D-1) in FIG. 62 is a display example corresponding to the case where the RT is operating. In other words, in the display example of (D-1) in FIG. 62, the internal lottery table to be switched by the main control circuit 71 is either the RT1 operating internal lottery table, the RT2 operating internal lottery table, or the RT3 internal lottery table. It is a display example corresponding to the case where it is. The player can grasp that the green cherry is the winning combination of the three types of cherries by performing the notification shown in FIGS. Therefore, the player can stop and display the symbol combination “green cherry-ANY-ANY” corresponding to the green cherry on the active line by performing an appropriate stop operation. Thereby, the player can obtain a profit corresponding to the green cherry, that is, three medals.

  On the other hand, the display example of (D-2) of FIG. 62 is a display example corresponding to the case where RT is not operating. In other words, the display example of (D-2) in FIG. 62 is a display example corresponding to the case where the internal lottery table switched by the main control circuit 71 is the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The player can grasp that the green cherry is the winning combination of the three types of cherries by performing the notification shown in FIGS. Therefore, the player can perform the third stop operation so as to avoid that the symbol combination corresponding to the green cherry is stopped and displayed. Although illustration is omitted, by performing such a third stop operation, the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” corresponding to the bell can be stopped and displayed. More specifically, referring to FIG. 2, since the “bell (symbol 96)” is always arranged within the maximum number of four sliding frames, it is avoided that the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry is stopped and displayed. In this case, when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is automatically stopped on the effective line regardless of the skill of operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. As a result, the main control circuit 71 obtains the benefit obtained by switching the internal lottery table from the general gaming state to the RT2 operating state, that is, the benefit of automatically storing the BET number information with a high probability. Be able to.

  In the embodiment, the main control circuit 71 switches from the internal winning combination determination table to be referenced to the internal lottery table for operating RT1 until the unit game is performed 1200 times (units other than BB1 to BB3). If the winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the internal winning combination determination table to be referred to is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The sub-control circuit 72 sets the point acquisition flag until the main control circuit 71 determines any one of BB1 to BB3 as an internal winning combination after switching to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. It is set to ON (step S185 in FIG. 48). At this time, when the point acquisition flag is on (when it is determined YES in step S223 in FIG. 52), the liquid crystal display unit 5a has a positive value for the selected point value stored in the work RAM 84. Regardless of whether or not there is, the effect selection table 1 is selected as the effect selection table (step S226 in FIG. 52), and notification that the cherry is a winning combination is performed.

  Therefore, when BB1 to BB3 related to the operation of BB are continuously performed for 1200 unit games without being determined as a winning combination, the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state again. It is done. The value of the point counter stored in the work RAM 84 is a positive number after the switching to the internal lottery table for general gaming state until one of BB1 to BB3 is determined as a winning combination. Regardless of whether or not there is a notification that Cherry is the winning role. Therefore, when switching to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is performed 1200 times, the information on the BET number is automatically automatically generated with high probability regardless of whether the value of the point counter is a positive number or not. The benefit of being stored in the game continues until one of the BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination by the main control circuit 71, and the game that gives the player a sense of security by suppressing the consumption of medals Can be provided. In other words, when switching to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is performed only 1200 times, information on the BET number is automatically stored with high probability until BB1 to BB3 are determined as internal winning combinations. The situation where it is easy to obtain profits is a game such as a guarantee period that is always activated, and until BB1 to BB3 are determined as internal winning combinations, no more medals will be consumed, as if in the ceiling state Can give a feeling like Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new game characteristics with respect to the replay time.

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

  In the embodiment, when the value of the point counter is 1 or more (when YES is determined in step S225 in FIG. 52), the effect selection table 1 is unconditionally referred to (see FIG. 52). The process of step S226 of 52 is performed), but is not limited to this. For example, if an effect selection table determination table (not shown) in which an effect selection table to be referred to is associated with a lottery value is stored in advance in the program ROM 83 and the value of the point counter is 1 or more, this effect selection table The determination table may be referred to, and it may be determined by lottery whether to refer to the effect selection table 1 or the effect selection table 2. By doing in this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having another new gaming property with respect to the replay time. Similarly, when the value of the point counter is 0, the effect selection table determination table may be referred to.

  Further, in a gaming machine in which a stage such as a rear car stage, a light tiger stage, and a ship stage is provided, and the stage is switched, the production selection table determination table and the stage may be in a one-to-one correspondence. By doing in this way, even if the value of the point counter is 1 or more, while the stage selection table 1 is referred to with a high probability in a predetermined stage (for example, a ship stage), another stage (for example, for example) In the rear car stage), the production selection table 2 can be referred to with a high probability. Thereby, the notification mode about the type of replay time can be made different for each stage, and as a result, a gaming machine with another new game property can be provided for the replay time. In addition, instead of one-to-one correspondence between the effect selection table determination table and the stage, an effect selection table may be provided for each stage. That is, a rear car stage effect selection table, a light tiger stage effect selection table, and a ship tiger stage effect selection table may be provided individually.

  In the embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided in which the numerical range corresponding to the winning combination is a continuous value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it provide the internal lottery table which shall contain the several value which does not continue the numerical value range corresponding to a combination.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set with the first type special feature (RB), but the second type special feature and the second type special feature are continuously operated. A device can also be provided. The type 2 special combination is a combination that activates the condition device related to the prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. In some cases, the operation ends. Examples of the second type special combination include a so-called challenge game (CG) and / or a single challenge game (SCG). Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

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

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

Claims (1)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations;
Switching means for switching the winning combination determination information;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determination information switched by the switching means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start instruction means;
On the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means, start control means for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means,
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in accordance with a player's operation;
Based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
Satisfying a predetermined condition, provided that the stop control means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means displays the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination. Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state operation until it is determined that
A numerical value for determining one numerical value from a plurality of predetermined numerical values on the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means and an advantageous state operation is performed by the advantageous state operation means. A numerical value determining means for determining one numerical value based on the selection information;
Numerical value storage means for accumulating and storing one numerical value determined by the numerical value determination means;
The predetermined game value of the predetermined game value is provided on the condition that the display control of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Automatic storage means for storing information in the game value information storage means;
With
The winning combination determination information includes first winning combination determination information, first winning combination determination information, second winning combination determination information having the same probability that the second combination is determined as a winning combination, and the second winning combination determination information. Third winning combination determination information having a higher probability that the second combination is determined as a winning combination than the winning combination determination information,
The switching means is
The winning combination determination information is provided on the condition that the symbol change display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Switch from the first winning combination determination information to the third winning combination determination information,
The winning combination determination information is provided on the condition that the symbol variation display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the symbol combination corresponding to the fourth combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information,
When the winning combination determination information is switched to the third winning combination determination information and until the predetermined number of unit games are performed, the stop control means changes the symbols in all of the plurality of display units. Even if display is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination or the fourth combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the winning combination determination information is not switched to other winning combination determination information,
In the case where the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information, and until the unit game of a specific number of times greater than the predetermined number is performed, the stop control means causes the display units to The symbol change display in all of the symbols is stopped, and even if the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination or the fourth combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the winning combination determining information is changed to other winning combination determining information. Without switching,
The fourth winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and it is informed that the fourth winning combination is a winning combination on the condition that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. Notification means for
Subtracting means for subtracting a predetermined number of numerical values stored in the numerical value storing means on the condition that the third winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
Further comprising
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means performs notification in the same manner regardless of the type of winning combination determination information switched by the switching means.