JP2012135682A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein a game becomes monotonous since a game change, where a replay winning probability after completion of a special game increases, is small, and hence a player loses interest in a conventional Pachislot machine.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes a plurality of AT actuation control data storage areas 1 to 6 having different AT continuation rates. Notification is performed on condition that at least one data be in storage in at least one of the storage areas 1 to 6. Data subtraction is performed with a predetermined probability according to each of the plurality of storage areas. When at least one data is in storage in at least two of the AT actuation control data storage areas 1 to 6, the data subtraction is performed in an order of lower AT continuation rate, with a probability according to the order.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, rotation of each reel is started. A start switch for outputting a requested signal, a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting a stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, and A gaming machine comprising a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel. That the reel-type gaming machine is known. Usually, in such a swivel-type gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and medals are paid out when the winning is determined.

  Currently, in a mainstream spinning machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, this internal lottery result type is set to “internal The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the “winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation by the player. In other words, if a winning combination is displayed on the display window on the condition that a winning result is obtained by an internal lottery and a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the winning is established. Will be. If a combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed on the display window on the condition that a result related to the bonus game is obtained by an internal lottery and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, The operation of the game will start.

  In recent years, when an operation in a state advantageous to a player (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous state”) is performed, if a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed, the operation in the advantageous state is terminated and the predetermined symbol When an internal winning combination related to the combination is determined, a stop operation is performed at a timing when the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed, such as by displaying an image corresponding to the symbol constituting the predetermined symbol combination on the liquid crystal display device. There has been proposed a rotating type gaming machine in which notification is made to inform the player of what to do (for example, Patent Document 1). In this conventional swivel-type gaming machine, an added value is selected every time a predetermined symbol combination is displayed within a certain period, and the total number of selected added values is notified (hereinafter referred to as the number of notifications). The notification is performed with the number of notifications as an upper limit.

JP 2006-223709 A

  However, in the conventional spinning-type game machine, if the stop operation is not performed at a timing at which a predetermined symbol combination can be displayed, the added value is not selected, and the number of notifications is selected according to the skill of the stop operation. Therefore, a player who cannot perform such a stop operation may feel that he / she is significantly losing compared to a skilled player who can do so, and may lose his willingness. It was.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that gives a player an opportunity to enjoy meaningful information regardless of the skill of the stop operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, when the replay time is operated by the replay time operating means, a predetermined symbol combination is made by the symbol display means. Notification determining means for determining whether to perform notification related to a predetermined stop operation for avoiding display based on numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means; and a predetermined stop operation by the notification determination means When it is determined that the notification is performed, a notification unit that performs notification related to a predetermined stop operation is provided.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, a start lever described later) Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) and an internal winning combination (for example, to be described later) based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the internal operation combination determination means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the start operation detecting means. Symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means, and a stop operation ( For example, stop operation detection means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, means for performing a reel stop control process described later, which will be described later, for example, a reel stop control process described later, which performs stop control of the symbol variation performed by the symbol changing means based on the combination and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means Main control circuit 71), replay time actuating means for actuating replay time (for example, RT4 gaming state described later) (for example, means for performing bonus end processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later), When a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to special replay 1 described later) is displayed by the symbol display means, Disadvantage state operating means (for example, means for performing RT control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for operating a disadvantageous state (for example, RT1 gaming state described later), and numerical information storage for storing numerical information The internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in a predetermined period (for example, from the first game to the tenth game in the BB gaming state described later) and means (for example, a point counter described later, work RAM 84 described later). When determined, numerical information addition means (for example, point addition data defined in a point addition data selection table described later) is added to the numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means. For example, by means of a BB gaming state AT lottery process described later, a sub-control circuit 72) described later, and the replay time operating means When the play time is activated, a notification related to a predetermined stop operation (for example, a stop operation support effect described later) for avoiding the display of the predetermined symbol combination by the symbol display means is performed. Notification determining means (for example, means for performing AT lottery processing for BB gaming state to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) for determining whether or not based on the numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means, When the notification determining unit determines to perform notification related to the predetermined stop operation, the notification unit performs notification related to the predetermined stop operation (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 described later and a sub control circuit 72 described later). Storage means (for example, a work RAM 84 described later) having a storage area (for example, a later-described AT operation control data storage area) capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings, lottery Subtracting means for subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from the data stored in the storage area (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, an AT operation end check process described later), and the notification determining means When it is determined that the notification related to the predetermined stop operation is to be performed, data indicating the meaning of 1 is stored in the storage area, and the storage means stores a storage area in which the data indicating one or more meanings can be stored. The subtraction means has a plurality of (for example, six AT operation control data storage areas 1 to 6 described later), and the subtraction means stores the corresponding storage with a probability determined in advance according to each of the plurality of storage areas. When data indicating one meaning is subtracted from data stored in an area, and data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any one of the plurality of storage areas, the storage area And subtracting the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the data stored in the storage area with a probability determined in advance, and at least one of the plurality of storage areas has one or more meanings. When the data shown is stored, the data stored in the storage area with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area selected according to a predetermined priority (for example, the order of low AT continuation probability described later) 1 is subtracted from the data indicating the meaning of 1, and when the internal winning combination determining unit according to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining unit, 1 On the condition that the data indicating the above is stored, the player is notified of information for avoiding the display of the predetermined symbol combination (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, The liquid crystal display device 5, the gaming machine according to claim S333～S335) that in effect lottery process described later.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the notification determining unit avoids displaying a predetermined symbol combination by the symbol display unit when the replay time is operated by the replay time operating unit. It is determined based on the numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means whether or not to perform notification related to a predetermined stop operation. Here, since the internal winning combination is determined by an internal lottery, the determination of the internal winning combination does not reflect the skill of the stop operation by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, whether or not notification is performed is determined based on a result obtained by adding predetermined numerical information for each determination of an internal winning combination that does not take into account the skill of the stop operation. Players are given an opportunity to enjoy meaningful information regardless of their skills.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not notification is performed based on a result obtained by adding predetermined numerical information for each determination of an internal winning combination that does not take into account the skill of the stop operation. The player is given an opportunity to enjoy meaningful information regardless of the game.

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  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 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A panel display portion 2a having a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of types (hereinafter referred to as “plural types”) of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. It has been. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a. On the right side of the pedestal portion 4, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided as an opening for receiving a medal as a game medium embodying game value information inside the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  Also, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET configured to be selectable by pressing the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). A switch 12 and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided. In the embodiment, one game (that is, unit game) is basically an operation of a start lever 6 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. ”), And the process ends when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  When the 1-BET switch 11 is pressed, “1” is selected as the inserted number. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed, “2” is selected as the inserted number. When the maximum BET switch 13 is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted sheets.

  When these BET switches 11, 12, 13 are pressed, the display line is activated (details will be described later). The operation of pushing the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 and the operation of inserting medals used for one game into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”.

  Display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the center of the upper portion of the pedestal portion 4. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R correspond to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the player can select a part of a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is comprised so that it can visually recognize. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with a top line 8a, a center line 8b, and a bottom line 8c in the horizontal direction as display lines. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as “effective line”. Note that the display line may be configured to be visually recognized by the player, or may be configured not to be visually recognized by the player.

  On the other hand, a 1-BET lamp 17a, a 2-BET lamp 17b, and a maximum BET lamp 17c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three.

  On the left side of the front part of the pedestal part 4, C / P is switched by pressing the credit / payout of medals to be paid out by displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination along the activated display line. A switch 14 is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 5.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the right side of the C / P switch 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. In other words, the change of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R starts when the player operates the start lever 6.

  Three stop buttons 7 </ b> L, 7 </ b> C, and 7 </ b> R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 4. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Here, the operation of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, which will be described later, are disposed behind the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  An operation unit 25 that is operated when displaying information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display unit 20 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4.

  Here, the panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a liquid crystal display unit 20. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes 7-segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game (for example, a value stored in a bonus end number counter described later) in a bonus game (for example, a big bonus game described later). To do. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals that can be paid out when a winning is established (hereinafter referred to as “payout number”). The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The liquid crystal display unit 20 is configured to display an image or the like determined in response to a player's insertion operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like. The content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 described later.

  Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 2 to output sound effects relating to game effects. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound in synchronization with the image displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 20.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “blue cherry (design 94)”, “red cherry (design) 95) "," Sword (symbol 96) "," Muscat (symbol 97) "," Bell (symbol 98) ", and" Replay (symbol 99) ". . Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  3 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (that is, actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (so-called control signals). ) Shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit for extracting a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 that extracts a random value from the generated random number. Yes. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values.

  The ROM 32 is a program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, a program for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 51 to 65 to be described later) or fixed data (for example, FIGS. 4 to 22 and 24 to be described later). And various tables shown in FIG. 25). The ROM 32 stores various signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 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.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. For example, the RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIGS. That is, the RAM 33 is information storage means for storing various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by signals from the microcomputer 30 include a 1-BET lamp 17a, a 2-BET lamp 17b, a maximum BET lamp 17c, and a display unit (that is, bonus game information). A display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  Further, by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor drive circuit 39 for controlling the rotation (so-called rotation operation) of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40. The CPU 31 is connected to a lamp drive circuit 45 that manages the turning on and off of the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c, and a display unit drive circuit 48 that manages display by the display unit. Each of these drive circuits receives a signal output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating a signal (so-called input signal) transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switches 11, 2 are used. There are a BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a setting switch 26, a reset switch 27, a medal sensor 10S, 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. Based on this game start command signal, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal in response to a stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this stop command signal, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, based on the stop command signal, control (so-called stop control) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol is performed.

  The setting switch 26 is a setting value changing operation in which the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on in a state where the setting key managed by the game store side is inserted in the keyhole for setting and rotated to the right ("ON" direction). Is detected. When the setting switch 26 detects the setting value change operation, the reset switch 27 is provided with a reset button (see FIG. 5) for determining a setting value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. Detects an operation to press (not shown). When this operation is detected by the reset switch 27, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of "1" to "6".

  In the embodiment, when the setting value changing operation and the reset button operation are performed and the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired setting value, the start lever 6 is operated, A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated leftward (in the “OFF” direction), the player can perform an operation with the set value set. By performing these operations, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 ( That is, a value (for example, payout rate, machine discount) calculated from the total number of inserted sheets) can be adjusted.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies the signal to the CPU 31. Based on this signal, the CPU 31 manages the position of the symbol when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating (so-called rotational position). The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the payout of medals has been completed when the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a specified value. To do.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a drive pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The output count is 336 times. That is, when the driving pulse is output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, Variation). In the embodiment, a pulse counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time this drive pulse is output once and updated to “0” at an appropriate timing after the drive pulse is output 16 times. ing. Further, a symbol counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and is updated to “0” based on the reset pulse.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a position where a symbol with a code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8b (a symbol position “0” described later). . In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at the timing when the symbol with the code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8b. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, the CPU 31 Can be specified that the symbol located at the symbol position “1” (that is, the symbol corresponding to the code number “01”) is displayed along the center line 8b. That is, the CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line 8b based on the value of the symbol counter. The CPU 31 can also specify the symbols displayed on the top line 8a and the bottom line 8c by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line 8b.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 53 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the transmitted signal, a signal instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a winning is established, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 so that a predetermined number of medals are paid out 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, the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 41, and the medal payout is completed.

  The internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. More specifically, the number of lotteries is defined in the internal lottery table determination table in correspondence with the gaming state and a value stored in a carryover combination storage area described later. In the embodiment, general gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, RT5 gaming state, red BB gaming state, blue BB gaming state, and MB gaming state are provided as gaming states. Yes. The RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state” hereinafter. The red BB gaming state and the blue BB gaming state are collectively referred to as “BB gaming state” hereinafter.

  The gaming state includes a gaming state advantageous for the player and a gaming state disadvantageous for the player. The gaming state advantageous to the player basically means a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value of “1” or more. That is, the gaming state advantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player can obtain a profit. On the other hand, a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value smaller than “1” is basically a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. That is, a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player cannot obtain profits.

  Based on this, when focusing on the gaming state of the embodiment, the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, and the MB gaming state are advantageous gaming states (so-called advantageous states), and the RT1 gaming state is an unfavorable gaming state. (So-called disadvantageous state). Other game states will be described with reference to FIG. 75 described later.

  Here, the gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 53 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is determined after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and before the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R stop rotating. The amount by which 3R rotates (in other words, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is basically four. However, the maximum number of sliding pieces in the MB gaming state is one. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (so-called determination random value).

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The winning number is a number provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations determined in advance are classified into an internal winning combination related to winning a prize, an internal winning combination related to replay, and an internal winning combination related to a bonus game. A small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided.

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

  In the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 5, the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. 5, and (1) of FIG. A red BB gaming state internal lottery table and a blue BB gaming state internal lottery table shown in (2) of FIG. 6 are provided. That is, the internal lottery table is provided corresponding to the gaming state. In the RT gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery values and data pointers defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table are the same except for the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “19” to “25”. Therefore, illustration is abbreviate | omitted. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are omitted.

  With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, an internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines data of a hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 7 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 8 are provided as the internal winning combination determination table.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the symbol combination table used when the CPU 31 predicts the display combination, when the CPU 31 specifies the display combination, and when the CPU 31 determines the payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table prescribes winning operation flag data, storage area addition data, and payout number data corresponding to the symbol combinations. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the CPU 31 to identify the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. Here, the logical sum of the winning action flags corresponding to the combinations of symbols displayed along the active line is hereinafter referred to as “display combination”. The storage area addition data is data provided for the CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which data of the winning action flag is stored. Note that a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning action flag is shown in the column of the contents of the winning action flag shown in the symbol combination table.

  For example, when a symbol combination of “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, “00000001” is determined based on the symbol combination table, and blue cherry serves as a display combination. Then, one medal is paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when a combination of symbols related to blue BB or red BB is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game (that is, a gaming state advantageous to the player) is started without paying out medals. . In other words, when the display combination is blue BB or red BB, the gaming state becomes the BB gaming state. 5-7, in the big bonus game, the probability that Bell + Blue Bell + Sword Bell is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the general gaming state (in other words, a predetermined small combination) It is understood that the probability of being included in the internal winning combination is relatively high). On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed along the active line, the operation of the RT1 gaming state (that is, the gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player) starts.

  Here, special replay 1, special replay 2, replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Hereinafter, the red BB and the blue BB are collectively referred to as “BB”. Hereinafter, BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, paying out medals, starting a bonus game).

  A reel stop initial setting table used when the CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the reel stop initial setting table is divided into two for convenience.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines information indicating each of the special stop table, the normal stop table, and the control change table corresponding to the internal winning combination. More specifically, the reel stop initial setting table is information indicating each of the special stop table, the normal stop table, and the control change table corresponding to the internal winning combination for each piece of information stored in the carryover combination storage area. Is stipulated. In the reel stop initial setting table, illustration is omitted for examples other than information indicating various tables corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “10” to “15”.

  12 to 19, various tables to be referred to when the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the small role / replay data pointers “10” to “15” are determined. They will be explained by taking as an example. Note that illustrations of various tables used when other small role / replay data pointers are determined are not shown.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the special stop table that the CPU 31 refers to when stopping the rotation of the left reel 3L when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L will be described.

  The special stop table defines information on the number of sliding pieces for stop data corresponding to the symbol position. The number of sliding pieces for stop data is used to identify the order (so-called priority order) in which the CPU 31 searches for a suitable number of sliding pieces from a plurality of predetermined sliding pieces (that is, 0 to 4 pieces). Information provided.

  Here, (1) of FIG. 12 shows the special stop table A101 that the CPU 31 refers to when the small role / replay data pointer “10” is determined. (2) of FIG. 12 shows a special stop table A201 that the CPU 31 refers to when any of the small role / replay data pointers “11”, “12”, “14”, and “15” is determined. . (3) of FIG. 12 shows the special stop table A301 that the CPU refers to when the small role / replay data pointer “13” is determined.

  Referring to FIG. 13, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and is used when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed. A control change table that the CPU 31 refers to when determining the normal stop table to be performed will be described.

  The control change table defines information indicating a later-described normal stop table corresponding to the symbol position. More specifically, the control change table corresponds to the symbol position, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the remaining stop operation (in the embodiment, the second stop operation or the third stop operation) is performed. The information which shows the normal stop table which CPU31 uses when stopping is prescribed | regulated.

  Here, (1) of FIG. 13 shows the control change table C101 that the CPU 31 refers to when the small role / replay data pointer “10” is determined. (2) of FIG. 13 shows the control change table C201 that the CPU 31 refers to when any of the small role / replay data pointers “11”, “12”, “14”, and “15” is determined. . (3) of FIG. 13 shows the control change table C301 which the CPU 31 refers to when the small role / replay data pointer “13” is determined.

  A normal stop table referred to by the CPU 31 when determining stop data will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The normal stop table defines stop data corresponding to the symbol position. The stop data is basically data used when the CPU 31 determines the number of stop pieces for stop data. However, it may be used when the CPU 31 determines whether to change the effective line for displaying the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Control relating to the stop of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R using stop data will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60 described later.

  In FIGS. 14 to 19, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3 </ b> L and the rotation of the reels 3 </ b> L, 3 </ b> C, 3 </ b> R is stopped when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed. When the normal stop table referred to by the CPU 31 and the first stop operation are not performed on the left reel 3L (that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R), A normal stop table that is referred to when the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is shown. In the normal stop table referred to in the above two cases, basically different stop data are defined. However, the same stop data may be defined. In other words, in the normal stop tables referenced in the above two cases, when the specified stop data is the same, one normal stop table may be shared (for example, normal stop table B601).

  With reference to FIG. 20, a line mask data table that the CPU 31 refers to when extracting one piece of stop data from a plurality of pieces of stop data defined in the normal stop table will be described.

The line mask data table defines line mask data corresponding to the operation stop buttons (that is, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R where the stop operation is performed). The line mask data is data provided for the CPU 31 to extract one piece of stop data from a plurality of pieces of stop data defined in the normal stop table. The extraction of stop data based on the line mask data will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60 described later.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the priority order table used when the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces is “0”, the CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the slide pieces corresponding to the stop data slide piece number “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as the number, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then the priority order “4”, the priority order “3”, the priority order “2”, and the priority order “1”. Similarly, in order. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined most preferentially as the number of sliding frames (details will be described later).

  With reference to FIG. 22, a priority table used when the CPU 31 determines priority pull-in order data described later will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the priority order table defines the highest priority order for replay, the highest priority order corresponding to replay for bonuses, and the lowest priority order for small roles. The attraction-in data is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus, and small role corresponding to the attraction priority. “Pull-in” (or pull-in) is basically performed by a stop operation so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the active line within the maximum number of sliding symbols. This means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the received stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the relationship between the operation stop button and the display combination at the time of the first stop operation when the internal winning combination relating to the special replays 1 and 2 is determined will be described. The table shown in FIG. 23 indicates that when the determined internal winning combination includes a replay, the display combination determined in accordance with the order in which the stop operation is performed is determined in advance. . More specifically, when the internal winning combination includes special replay 1, special replay 2, or a combination thereof, the active line is aligned according to the order in which the stop operations are performed regardless of the timing of the stop operations. It is shown that the combinations of symbols displayed are determined in advance.

  Here, it will be described that the combination of symbols displayed along the active line is predetermined according to the order in which the stop operation is performed.

  The special replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination regarding the arrangement of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R first, then the effective line, and then the relationship between the symbol arrangement, the effective line and the number of sliding pieces. An example will be described.

(About the arrangement of symbols)
In the embodiment, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “replay” which is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is different from other symbols (that is, “replay” as shown in FIG. 2). Are arranged at intervals of at least four consecutive symbols.

(About effective line)
In an Example, the number of the effective lines from which the symbol combination which concerns on the special replay 1 can be displayed along an effective line differs according to each stop operation.

  When the first stop operation is performed, the effective line on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective line is the activated top line 8a (hereinafter referred to as “effective line 1”), effective The activated center line 8b (hereinafter referred to as “effective line 2”) and the activated bottom line 8c (hereinafter referred to as “effective line 3”). That is, at the time of the first stop operation, there are three effective lines on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective lines.

  When the second stop operation is performed, the number of effective lines on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed varies depending on the timing at which the first stop operation is performed. For example, “Replay” is displayed along any one of the effective lines 1 to 3 based on the first stop operation on the left reel 3L, and “Replay” is not displayed on any effective line. Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, whether the effective line on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective line is one of the effective line 1 to the effective line 3 Or there is no such active line. That is, at the time of the second stop operation, there is at most one effective line on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective line.

  When the third stop operation is performed, as in the case where the second stop operation is performed, the effective lines on which the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective lines are the effective lines 1 to 1 Or there is no such active line. That is, at the time of the third stop operation, there is at most one effective line on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed along the effective line.

(Relationship between symbol arrangement, effective line and number of sliding symbols)
When there are three effective lines on which the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 can be displayed, for example, at the timing when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, “ When there is a “replay” (more precisely, when the center of the “replay” is located between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3), There is a timing at which a stop operation is performed when there is no “replay” between.

  If a stop operation is performed when there is a “replay” between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3, the number of symbols displayed between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3 ( ”Is included) and the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. Therefore, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated so as to display“ Replay ”along the effective line 2 or the effective line 3. It can be stopped.

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed when there is no “replay” between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3, between the “replay” and “replay” (more specifically, the left reel Between the “replay” that has passed on the active line 3 most recently when the stop operation for 3L is performed and the “replay” that can pass on the active line 3 following this “replay”) The maximum number of symbols arranged continuously is 4, and the maximum number of symbols displayed between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3 is 2. From this, after a certain “replay” passes through the effective line 3, the “replay” that can pass over the effective line 3 subsequent to this “replay” can pass through the effective line 1 before passing through the effective line 1. The maximum number of other symbols is two. In addition, since this number does not include “replay” in the symbol displayed between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3, the effective line 1 and the effective line are calculated from the number of other symbols arranged continuously. 3 is subtracted from the number of symbols that can be displayed. Therefore, when a stop operation is performed when there is no “replay” between the effective line 1 and the effective line 3, the maximum number of other symbols that can pass through the effective line 1 is two. Since the number of sliding pieces is four, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be stopped so as to display “replay” along the active line 1.

  On the other hand, when there is one effective line on which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be displayed, for example, when a stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is If it can be displayed along one active line, after a certain “replay” passes through one active line, this “replay” is followed by one “replay” that can pass over one active line. The maximum number of other symbols that can pass through one effective line before passing through the line is four. Therefore, when there is one active line and a stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the maximum number of other symbols that can pass through one effective line is four. Since the number of sliding pieces is four, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be stopped so as to display “replay” along one effective line.

  From the above, paying attention to a plurality of predetermined symbols arranged on one reel 3L, 3C, 3R, assuming that the center of the symbol is located on the effective line, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is “ X (X is a natural number) ", the maximum number of symbols displayed between one active line and another active line is" Y (Y is a natural number) ", and the number of effective lines is" Z (Z is a natural number) ”and“ Y ”is equal to or less than“ X ”, the other symbols are“ X + Y + Z ”between each of the predetermined symbols arranged on one reel 3L, 3C, 3R. If the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged at intervals that are not continuous, the reels display any one of a plurality of predetermined symbols along the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. 3L, 3C, 3R rotation can be stoppedWhen “Z” is “3” or more, “Y” is the sum of the maximum values “y” of the number of symbols displayed between each active line, and “y” “X” or less.

  That is, the combination of symbols composed of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above is basically a stop operation by the player on the condition that the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. When detection is performed, any timing (ie, stop start position) can be displayed along the effective line.

  In addition, the symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to the special replay 2, the symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to the replay 1, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to the replay 2 are also used. Similar to the symbols that make up, because it is arranged on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, if a stop operation is detected by the player on condition that the corresponding internal winning combination has been determined, Whatever the timing, the combination of symbols corresponding to the corresponding internal winning combination can be displayed along the effective line.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, an internal winning combination including the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 is provided, and is determined in advance according to the order of the first stop operation with respect to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R using the above characteristics. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled so that the symbol combination (in this case, the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 or the symbol combination related to the special replay 2) is displayed along the active line. .

  For example, when special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the combination of symbols related to special replay 2 is the effective line. When the first stop operation for the middle reel 3C is performed, the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed along the active line, and the first stop operation for the right reel 3R is performed. In such a case, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled so that the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed along the effective line.

  That is, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the reel 3L is displayed so that a specific symbol combination is displayed along the active line. , 3C, 3R is controlled, and when the stop operation is performed in the other order, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled so that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the effective line. Is done.

  Thus, by providing a plurality of types of internal winning combinations associated with a combination of a plurality of types of symbols that can be displayed along the active line regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation, the order in which the stop operation was performed Accordingly, a combination of symbols displayed along the active line can be determined in advance.

  In the embodiment, three types of internal winning combinations including special replay 1 and special replay 2 are provided, and when each internal winning combination is determined, the order of stop operations in which special replay 2 becomes a display combination is different. It is tightening. For this reason, even if the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 is determined, if the player is not informed of the type, the player enters the special replay 2 along the active line based on the first stop operation. Such a combination of symbols is displayed at a ratio of 1/3. In the embodiment, three types of internal winning combinations including special replay 1 and replay 1 are provided, and the three types of internal winning combinations including special replay 1 and special replay 2 are determined. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled.

  With reference to FIG. 24, a bonus operation time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the start of the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operation time table defines information on game state flags stored in a game state storage area, which will be described later, and information on values stored in a bonus end number counter. The gaming state flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state. For example, the CPU 31 can identify which of the multiple types of bonus games is operating based on the gaming state flag. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one big bonus game.

  With reference to FIG. 25, a bonus end time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the end of the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus end time table defines information on game state flags stored in a game state storage area, which will be described later, and information on values stored in the RT game number counter. The RT game number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one replay time.

  Various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 26 shows a game state flag storage area in which data related to the game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in FIG. 26 shows the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit in the gaming state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001”, it indicates that the RT1 gaming state flag is on. Note that the fact that the RT1 gaming state flag is ON indicates that the RT1 gaming state is operating.

  FIG. 27 shows an internal winning combination storing area in which data of a hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 3. For example, when Bell + Blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 53 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 and bit 5 of the internal winning combination storing area 1. That is, “00100001” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1. The display combination storage area in which data relating to the display combination is not shown, but this display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 3.

  FIG. 28 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when red BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 53 described later), “1” is stored in bit 7 of the carryover combination storing area. That is, “10000000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Here, the carryover combination is when the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 53) is allowed to be displayed along the active line over one or more games. This is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 29 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R pressed this time is stored. Therefore, the CPU 31 can identify the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  FIG. 30 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are valid to be pressed is stored. Therefore, the CPU 31 can identify the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed based on the data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  FIG. 31 shows a symbol storage area in which an identifier provided for the CPU 31 to identify the type of symbol displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier (hereinafter referred to as “symbol code”) for each symbol combination displayed along the display line. That is, the CPU 31 can acquire a symbol code for each symbol combination displayed along the display line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  In the embodiment, the symbol code corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, the symbol code corresponding to “Blue 7” is “00000010”, the symbol code corresponding to “BAR” is “00000011”, “Blue cherry”. The symbol code corresponding to "Red Cherry" is "00000101", the symbol code corresponding to "Sword" is "00000110", and the symbol code corresponding to "Muscat" is "00000111" The symbol code corresponding to “Bell” is defined as “00001000”, and the symbol code corresponding to “Replay” is defined as “00000101”.

  FIG. 32 shows the expected display combination storage area in which the priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storage area. The priority pull-in order data is obtained when the symbol located at one symbol position is displayed at the center line 8b, and the combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is the top line 8a, the center line 8b, and This is data indicating which of the bottom lines 8c is displayed.

  As shown in the data column corresponding to the symbol position “0” in the left reel display combination expected storage area, in the embodiment, “000H” indicating stop prohibition and “001H” indicating stop possibility as priority pull-in order data. “002H” indicating a small role, “003H” indicating a bonus, and “005H” indicating a replay are provided. In the data column corresponding to the symbol position “0”, all data is illustrated for convenience of explanation, but any one of the data corresponding to the symbol position “0” is stored as one of the data. One.

  FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. 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 and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b are each 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 from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted 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. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b 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. Is done.

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. In FIG. 33, the clock pulse generation circuit, the frequency divider, the random number generator, and the sampling circuit are not shown, but the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program stored in the program ROM 83 to extract a random value. It is configured as follows.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 66 to 74 described later). The program ROM 83 stores various tables used by the image control microcomputer 81 for executing the program.

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. The work RAM 84 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 25 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, date setting and the like are performed by operating the operation unit 25 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the signal transmitted from the operation unit 25 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  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. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. 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 and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is a means for temporarily storing information 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 device 131.

  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 content of the effect (for example, sound data described later). 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. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly performs control related to the output of the sound / lamp according to the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  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. The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs a process for controlling the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the 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 (that is, a command) to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. 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 program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is a means for temporarily storing information when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the above-described program.

  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 data and the like for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the signal transmitted by the volume control unit 103.

  Referring to FIG. 34, the relationship between the gaming state managed by CPU 31 (so-called main CPU) and the gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “notification gaming state”) managed by image control microcomputer 81 (so-called sub CPU) will be described. . The notification gaming state is a state distinguished by a gaming state managed by the CPU 31, conditions for notification performed by the image control microcomputer 81, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the embodiment, as the gaming state for notification, a general gaming state, an AT gaming state, an RT gaming state, a chance zone gaming state, an internal hit gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state are provided. ing. In the embodiment, basically, one notifying gaming state is provided corresponding to one gaming state managed by the CPU 31. However, when the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is the general gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the notification gaming state becomes the general gaming state or the AT gaming state according to the value of AT operation control data described later.

  With reference to FIG. 35, an effect selection initial setting table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect lottery table selection table to be described later will be described. The effect selection initial setting table defines information indicating an effect lottery table selection table, which will be described later, corresponding to the notification gaming state.

  With reference to FIGS. 36 to 40, the effect lottery table selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the effect lottery table described later will be described.

  The effect lottery table selection table basically defines information indicating an effect lottery table (to be described later) according to the internal winning combination. However, the effect lottery table selection table may prescribe information indicating one effect lottery table regardless of the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of effect lottery tables are provided according to the notification gaming state and the internal winning combination. In addition, illustrations other than the example of the effect lottery table selection table shown in FIGS. 36 to 40 are omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 41, the special AT operation effect lottery table selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires an effect lottery table described later will be described.

  The special AT operation effect lottery table selection table defines information indicating an effect lottery table, which will be described later, according to the internal winning combination (more specifically, the type of replay). The special AT operation effect lottery table selection table is referred to by the image control microcomputer 81 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the effect rewriting process described later).

  With reference to FIG. 42, the effect lottery table group used when the image control microcomputer 81 acquires the effect number will be described.

  The production lottery table group defines information indicating production numbers. More specifically, the effect lottery table group defines information indicating the effect number so that the probability of selection by the image control microcomputer 81 is different. The effect number is a number provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify the contents of the effect. In the embodiment, a plurality of effect lottery tables are shown as one effect lottery table group, but a plurality of effect lottery tables may be provided as individual tables.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the effect composition table indicating the contents of effects performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described.

  The production configuration table defines production data corresponding to production numbers. More specifically, the effect configuration table includes, for each effect number, a start (that is, start operation), a first stop operation, a second stop operation, a third stop operation, and a display combination (that is, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Production data is defined in correspondence with medal insertion (that is, insertion operation). The image control microcomputer 81 produces an effect by outputting the content of the video shown in FIG. 43 to the liquid crystal display unit 20. The production data is output from the image data that can identify the mode of production in the liquid crystal display unit 20, the light source data that can identify the mode of production in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speakers 9L and 9R. It is composed of sound source data for generating a sound effect (sound source) related to the production.

  Here, the relationship between the effect and the display combination will be described by taking as an example a case where the internal winning combination is special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2 and the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state.

  When the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state, the production lottery table selection table C is selected based on the production selection initial setting table, and when the internal winning combination is special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2, The effect lottery table C11 is selected based on the effect lottery table selection table C. Here, when the effect lottery table C11 is selected, the effect number “11” is determined, and when the start operation is performed, the effect corresponding to the effect number “11” is performed. Is called. This effect is an effect in which the soldier at the left end is up (see (1) in FIG. 78 described later).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when the internal winning combination is special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2, when the first stop operation related to the left stop button 7L is performed, replay 1 or replay 2 is displayed. When the first stop operation related to the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R is performed, the special replay 1 becomes the display combination.

  For this reason, if the first stop operation related to the left stop button 7L is performed when an effect is performed in which the soldier at the left end is up during the start operation, the display combination is Replay 1 or Replay 2. .

  The same applies to the case where the internal winning combination is special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 and the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state. That is, in this case, when the start operation is performed, an effect that the central soldier is up is performed, and if the first stop operation related to the middle stop button 7C is performed, the display combination is replayed. 1 The same applies to the case where the internal winning combination is special replay 1 + replay 1 and the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state. That is, in this case, when the start operation is performed, an effect that the rightmost soldier is up is performed, and if the first stop operation related to the right stop button 7R is performed, the display combination is replayed. 1

  That is, if the production corresponding to the production numbers “11”, “12”, and “13” is performed, the player avoids that the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed along the active line. (I.e., avoiding a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player). In this way, an effect that can avoid an operation in a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is hereinafter referred to as a “stop operation support effect”.

  With reference to FIG. 44, an AT lottery state transition determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to shift an AT lottery state described later will be described.

  The AT lottery state transition determination table defines lottery value information corresponding to the internal winning combination. More specifically, the AT lottery state transition determination table corresponds to the internal winning combination and the AT lottery state so that the probability that the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the current AT lottery state is shifted is different. Specifies value information. For example, when the AT lottery state is “1” and the bell + blue bell + sword bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 shifts the AT lottery state with a probability of 128/256. Then decide.

  The AT lottery state is a state that the image control microcomputer 81 refers to when determining whether or not to perform a stop operation support effect. There are a plurality of stages in the AT lottery state (in the embodiment, “1” to “11”). As this state increases, the probability of determining to perform a stop operation support effect basically increases. .

  With reference to FIG. 45, an AT lottery state lottery table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the destination AT lottery state based on the current AT lottery state will be described.

  The AT lottery state lottery table defines information indicating the transfer destination AT lottery state. More specifically, the AT lottery state lottery table defines information indicating the AT lottery state of the transfer destination and lottery value information so that the probability determined by the image control microcomputer 81 is different. As shown in the AT lottery state lottery table, the AT lottery state easily shifts to the upper AT lottery state until the predetermined AT lottery state, but when the predetermined AT lottery state is exceeded, the AT lottery state “ It becomes easy to shift to “1”.

  The AT lottery table number selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the AT lottery table number will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery table number selection table defines information indicating the AT lottery table number. More specifically, the AT lottery table number selection table defines information indicating the AT lottery table number corresponding to the internal winning combination and the AT selection data.

  The AT selection data is data referred to by the image control microcomputer 81 when determining whether or not to perform the stop operation support effect, and can be said to be generally equivalent to the AT lottery state. However, the AT selection data is different from the AT lottery state in that the AT selection data is configured to have a different probability of being determined when the stop operation support effect is performed according to the internal winning combination.

  The AT lottery table number is a number that the image control microcomputer 81 refers to when determining whether or not to perform a stop operation support effect. The AT lottery table number is determined based on the AT lottery state, AT selection data, a value of a point counter described later, and the like. As the number increases, the probability of determining to perform a stop operation support effect basically increases.

  A point addition data selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 selects point addition data will be described with reference to FIG.

  The point addition data selection table defines point addition data. More specifically, the point addition data selection table defines point addition data corresponding to the internal winning combination. It should be noted here that the point addition data specified in the point addition data selection table is set to be a large value for an internal winning combination having a low winning probability, and for an internal winning combination having a high winning probability. It is set to be a small value. That is, the predetermined point addition data is determined according to the probability that the internal winning combination is determined.

  Referring to FIG. 48, the BB operating AT lottery table number selection table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the AT lottery table number will be described.

  The AT lottery table number selection table for BB operation defines information on AT lottery table numbers. More specifically, the AT lottery table number selection table for BB operation defines the information of the AT lottery table number corresponding to the value of the point counter for accumulating the point addition data and the AT lottery state. It should be noted here that the information of the AT lottery table number defined in the AT lottery table number selection table for BB operation is basically set so as to increase as the value of the point counter increases. It is set to increase as the information indicating the state increases. In other words, the larger the value of the point counter, the higher the probability of determining that the stop operation support effect will be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the AT lottery table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the AT operation control data storage area will be described.

  The AT lottery table defines lottery value information so that the probability that an image operation microcomputer 81 will determine an AT operation control data storage area to be described later differs according to the AT lottery table number. More specifically, the AT lottery table defines lottery value information so that the probability that each of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is determined by the image control microcomputer 81 is different from the AT lottery table number. ing.

  The AT operation control data storage area has a probability (so-called AT continuation rate) of shifting to the AT gaming state when the notification gaming state shifts from the AT gaming state to the RT gaming state and the operation of the RT gaming state is completed. A plurality are provided accordingly. In other words, the AT continuation rate is a probability that the operation in the AT gaming state can be performed again after the operation in the AT gaming state is completed.

  Based on this, referring to the AT lottery table, it can be said that lottery values are defined in the AT lottery table so that the AT continuation rate increases as the AT lottery table number increases.

  With reference to FIG. 50, the AT operation control data storage area provided in the work RAM 84 will be described.

  The AT operation control data storage area is a 1-byte area and stores numerical information. The AT operation control data storage area includes an AT operation control data storage area 1 to an AT operation control data storage area 6. Each AT operation control data storage area is provided corresponding to the AT continuation rate.

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

  With reference to FIG. 51, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, CPU 31) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization by designating a storage area for initialization at the end of the game (step S1). For example, the CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Further, the CPU 31 stores “07H” in the effective stop button storage area and stores “0” in the operation stop button storage area. Since “07H” is expressed as “00000011” in binary, storing “07H” in the effective stop button storage area indicates that all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are effective. Data is stored in the effective stop button storage area. Note that the CPU 31 can perform these initializations at an appropriate timing. Furthermore, if the MB gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 updates the flag relating to a state (so-called challenge bonus game) in which all the small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. That is, while the MB gaming state is being operated, the challenge bonus is continuously performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S2). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S3). The random number value extracted in the process of step S3 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 53 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S4). In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S5). In this process, the CPU 31 initializes the storage area and the like related to the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S6). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 in accordance with the start operation. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S7). Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S9). In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S10). In this process, the CPU 31 performs prediction of the display combination, determination of the display combination, and determination of the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S10. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 according to the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S10 (step S12). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S10 (step S13). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether it is a red BB gaming state, a blue BB gaming state, or an MB gaming state (step S14). At this time, if the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, or the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S15). In this process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S17. On the other hand, when neither the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, nor the MB gaming state is detected, the CPU 31 performs RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S16). In this process, the CPU 31 starts an operation in the RT gaming state based on the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S17.

  In step S17, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65, and then performs a process of step S1. In this process, the CPU 31 starts operating the bonus game when a condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 52, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22), and then performs a process of step S24. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, when the passage of the medal is detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S25. On the other hand, when the passage of the medal is not detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S30.

  In step S <b> 25, the CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S26). At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S29), and then performs the process of step S30. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S27.

  In step S27, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter, and stores “3” in the effective line counter. The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command (step S28), and then performs the process of step S30. The medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 in response to the input operation.

  In step S30, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is in the process of passing. At this time, if the medal is in the process of passing, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S32. On the other hand, if the medal is not in the middle of passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S31), and then performs the process of step S32. In step S31, when there is an input from the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (that is, when the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are pressed), the CPU 31 sets the type of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 as follows. Based on the value of the inserted sheet counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum inserted value, a value to be added to the value of the inserted sheet counter is calculated, and the value of the inserted sheet counter is updated.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S24.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S34), and then performs a process of step S3 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S24.

  With reference to FIG. 53, an internal lottery process in which the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S41). For example, when the game state is the general game state and the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the internal lottery table for the general game state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “ 26 "is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random value as a determination random value (step S42). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S43). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S44). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S45). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S46). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S45 is negative. At this time, if a digit has been placed, the CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S50), and then performs the process of step S51. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S47.

  In step S47, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S48). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer, sets “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S49), and then continues. Then, the process of step S51 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43.

  In step S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is less than “7”. At this time, if the value of the data pointer for the small combination / replay is less than “7”, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 1 (step S52), and then performs the processing of step S56. Do. On the other hand, if the value of the small role / replay data pointer is equal to or greater than “7”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is less than “10”. At this time, if the value of the data pointer for the small combination / replay is less than “10”, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 2 (step S54), and then performs the process of step S56. Do. On the other hand, if the value of the small combination / replay data pointer is “10” or more, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 3 (step S55), and then performs the processing of step S56. .

  In step S56, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area in which the acquired address is designated (step S57). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S58). At this time, if the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62.

  In step S59, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”. If the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus data pointer is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S60.

  In step S60, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, acquires a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and the RT gaming number counter, and stores the RT5 gaming state flag (step S61). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S62. That is, when determining the internal winning combination related to the bonus, the CPU 31 starts the operation in the RT5 gaming state.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storing area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 in the internal winning combination storage area 3. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S63). When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 turns on bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 (step S64). Then, the process of step S5 in FIG. 51 is performed. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Thus, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 acquires the data pointer corresponding to the winning number won and determines the internal winning combination based on the acquired data pointer. That is, in the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means that includes the CPU 31 that performs the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 that store the internal lottery table and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 54, a reel stop initial setting process showing a procedure for initializing a process related to control in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 selects a stop table group based on the reel stop initial setting table and stores its address (step S71). For example, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” and the CPU 31 determines special replay + replay 1 + replay 2 as the internal winning combination, the special stop table is based on the reel stop initial setting table. A101, normal stop table B101, and control change table C101 are selected and their addresses are stored. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S72). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S73). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S74), and then performs the process of step S6 of FIG.

  55. Referring to FIG. 55, the CPU 31 predicts a display combination according to each symbol position data, and shows the expected display combination storing process for obtaining the priority pull-in order data determined based on the predicted display combination. explain.

  First, the CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S81). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “08H” as the stop button check data (step S82). Subsequently, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S83). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the effective stop button storage area is “0” (step S84). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85.

  In step S85, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches is executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86. On the other hand, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the stop button check data, and designates an address of the expected display combination storing area. That is, in steps S83 to S86, the CPU 31 uses the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating and are not determined as the search target reels and that are positioned on the left as the search target reels. Has been decided. Here, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 refers to the data stored in the expected display combination storage area for the left reel by designating the address of the expected display combination storage area for the left reel. can do. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S87). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S88.

  In step S88, the CPU 31 refers to a symbol arrangement table (not shown) in which a symbol code for identifying a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with a symbol position, and symbol position data Based on the above, the symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S89), and then performs a process of step S90. In this process, the CPU 31 predicts a display combination.

  In step S90, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 31 determines the priority pull-in order data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in order data acquired in step S90 in the expected display combination storing area (step S91). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S92). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the number of symbol checks is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S94. On the other hand, when the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S88.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S95). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S <b> 6 in FIG. 51. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

  In step S96, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the entire symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” (step S97). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores a symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S99). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S82.

  As described above, in the expected display combination storing process, the CPU 31 basically includes a combination of symbols that are displayed when the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. It is predicted whether or not it will be a combination of symbols, or a combination of symbols related to which display combination.

  Referring to FIG. 56, CPU 31 determines a display combination or the like based on a combination of symbols displayed along the effective line, and displays a procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of various storage areas The role search process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storage area and sets the top address of the symbol storage area (step S101). When the head address of the symbol storage area is set, the CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the center line 8b. On the other hand, the CPU 31 can refer to each data in the order of the top line 8a and the bottom line 8c by updating the address of the symbol storage area (step S113 described later).

  In step S102, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the symbol combination table. When the head address of the symbol combination table is set, the CPU 31 combines the symbols corresponding to “blue cherry” shown in the symbol combination table (that is, the symbol code corresponding to the type of symbol constituting the symbol combination). The winning operation flag, the storage area addition data, and the payout number can be referred to. On the other hand, the CPU 31 can refer to each data shown in the symbol combination table according to the order of the red cherry 2 and the red cherry 1 by updating the address of the symbol combination table (step S110 described later).

  In step S103, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the rotating identifier (step S104). At this time, if they match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S105. On the other hand, if they do not match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S105, the CPU 31 obtains a winning action flag and storage area addition data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area 1 and adds the address based on the storage area addition data (step S106). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the data stored in the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (step S107). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S108). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 acquires the payout number, adds the value to the payout number counter (step S109), and then performs the process of step S110. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the updated address is an end code (step S111). At this time, if the updated address is an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, if the updated address is not an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S103.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter is executed, the CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the display combination search process. Specifically, when the CPU 31 calls the display combination search process from the main game main process (FIG. 51) executed by the CPU 31, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S11 in FIG. When the display combination retrieval process is called from the process, the process of step S90 in FIG. 55 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113), and then performs the process of step S102.

  As described above, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one effective line with the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, and then transfers them to other effective lines. The combination of symbols stored in the corresponding three symbol storage areas is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for each active line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. .

  With reference to FIG. 57, a description will be given of the priority attraction ranking data acquisition process in which the CPU 31 shows the processing procedure for acquiring the priority attraction ranking data according to the symbol position data.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel 3L (step S121). At this time, if the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S123. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the left reel 3L, the CPU 31 clears bit 0 of the display combination storing area 1 (step S122), and then performs the process of step S123.

  In step S123, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR operation between the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the result is stored in the display combination storage area. Logical AND of data. That is, the symbol combination related to the display combination corresponding to the bit in which “1” is stored in the logical product result is not included in the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S124). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S127. On the other hand, when the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

  In step S125, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S136. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is on. At this time, if the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S136. On the other hand, if the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S127.

  In step S127, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S128). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S129.

  In step S129, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the data stored in the display winning combination storing area, and the priority attraction ranking data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S130). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently turns on the carry flag (ie, “1”) (step S131), and then the CPU 31 performs the process of step S132. Do.

  In step S132, the CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left. For example, if the value set in the priority attraction ranking data is “00000000” and the carry flag is on, the CPU 31 sets the value of the priority attraction ranking data to “00000001” in this process. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority (step S133). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S134). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S135), and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S129.

  In step S136, “0” is set as the priority pull-in rank data. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S91 in FIG. Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the display combination predicted after the second stop operation and before the third stop operation is not included in the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination, the priority pull-in ranking Data indicating stop prohibition is set in the data. Therefore, in the third stop operation, basically, a combination of symbols related to the display combination that is not included in the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed along the active line.

  With reference to FIG. 58, the reel stop control process in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S141). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S142. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S141 again.

  In step S142, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S144). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S145.

  In step S <b> 145, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 in accordance with a stop operation, a control for automatically stopping the variation of the symbol, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S146). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines a reel to be searched based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (step S147). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S148). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S149), and then performs a process of step S150. In the control change process, the CPU 31 changes the normal stop table used in the process related to the next stop based on the timing of the stop operation, the order of the stop operations, and the like.

  In step S150, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S10 of FIG. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process (step S151), and then performs the process of step S141. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, it is determined when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating are stopped before the process for stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. The possible display combination is predicted, and information on the expected display combination for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 59, the slip piece number determination process in which the CPU 31 determines the stop data slide piece number will be described.

First, the CPU 31 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (step S161). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S162). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S164. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “2”, the CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S163), and then step S172. Perform the process.

  In step S164, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. At this time, when the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 refers to the special stop table, acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data according to the symbol counter (step S165), and then continues to step The process of S172 is performed. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S166.

  In step S166, the CPU 31 sets the address of the normal stop table according to the stop start position, and sets “0” as the initial value of the number of stop pieces for stop data. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8b, and the center is the center. The position of the symbol closest to the position of the line 8b. This position is specified by the value of the symbol counter. That is, the CPU 31 determines a stop start position based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (step S167). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is “0” (step S168). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S170. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag, rotates the line mask data to the right (step S169), and then performs the process of step S170.

  In step S170, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is “0”. At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, adds “1” to the address of the stop data (step S171), and then continues to step The process of S170 is performed. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S172.

  In step S172, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, and then performs a process in step S145 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 60, the second and third stop processes showing the procedure of the process of changing the effective line based on the symbol stopped by CPU 31 and the procedure of the process of determining the number of sliding pieces for stop data by CPU 31 are shown. explain.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change valid flag is on (step S181). At this time, if the line change valid flag is on, the CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S182), and then performs the process of step S183. On the other hand, when the line change valid flag is off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S183.

  In step S183, the CPU 31 sets the address of the normal stop table according to the stop start position, sets “0” as the initial value of the number of sliding pieces for stop data, and then performs the process of step S184.

  In step S184, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the theoretical product of the line mask data and the stop data is “0”. At this time, when the theoretical product is “0”, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, adds “1” to the address of the stop data (step S185), and again repeats step S184. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the theoretical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S172 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 61, the priority attraction | suction control process which showed the procedure of the process in which CPU31 determines the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 selects an address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button, and adds based on the symbol counter (step S191). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S192). As an exception, when the player is in the MB gaming state, the number of checks is changed to “2”. Subsequently, the CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks and sets it as the highest priority flag data (step S193). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table and sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order (step S194). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds the address of the priority order table based on the number of stop data sliding symbols (step S195). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S196.

  In step S196, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and acquires the priority pull-in order data (step S197). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in rank data is lower than the highest priority flag data (step S198). At this time, if the acquired priority pull-in order data is lower than the highest priority flag data, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S200. On the other hand, if the acquired priority pull-in order data does not fall below the highest priority flag data, the CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (step S199), and then performs the process of step S200.

  In step S200, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S201). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been evacuated (step S202), and then performs the process of step S145 of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S196. In step S202, when there are a plurality of retracted sliding pieces, the CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that was retracted last.

  Thus, in the priority attraction-in control process, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols on which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in at a higher priority is displayed from among a plurality of types of sliding symbols. .

  With reference to FIG. 62, the control change process showing the procedure of the process of changing the normal stop table used when the CPU 31 performs the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S211). At this time, if the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S212. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S150 of FIG.

  In step S212, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently refers to the control change table, selects the normal stop table according to the planned stop position, and stores its address. Next (step S213), next, the process of step S150 of FIG. 58 is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S150 of FIG.

  As described above, in the control change process, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed based on the planned stop positions when the first stop operation is detected. The normal stop table to be referred to is determined.

  With reference to FIG. 63, a bonus end check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 ends the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S221). At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S222. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 then performs the process of step S17 of FIG.

  In step S222, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table and performs bonus end time processing. In the bonus end process, the CPU 31 turns on the RT3 gaming state flag and stores “1” in the RT gaming number counter when finishing the operation of the MB gaming state. That is, the CPU 31 ends the operation in the MB gaming state and starts the operation in the RT3 gaming state. On the other hand, when ending the operation of the BB gaming state, the CPU 31 turns on the RT4 gaming state flag and stores “20” in the RT gaming number counter. That is, the CPU 31 ends the operation in the BB gaming state and starts the operation in the RT4 gaming state. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S223). By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S17 in FIG.

  Thus, in the bonus end check process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game based on the bonus end number counter.

  With reference to FIG. 64, an RT control process in which the CPU 31 starts and ends the operation in the RT gaming state will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT5 gaming state flag is on (step S231). At this time, if the RT5 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S17 of FIG. On the other hand, when the RT5 gaming state flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S232.

  In step S232, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S237. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state flag and the RT2 gaming state flag are off, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination includes blue cherry or special replays 1-2. At this time, if the display combination includes blue cherry or special replays 1 and 2, the process of step S234 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, when the display combination does not include blue cherry and special replays 1 and 2, the process of step S237 is subsequently performed.

  In step S234, the CPU 31 determines whether or not blue cherry or special replay 1 is included in the display combination. At this time, if blue cherry or special replay 1 is included in the display combination, the CPU 31 turns on the RT1 game state flag, stores “80” in the RT game number counter (step S235), and then The process of step S17 in FIG. 51 is performed. On the other hand, if the display combination does not include blue cherry and special replay 1, the CPU 31 turns on the RT2 gaming state flag, stores “20” in the RT gaming number counter (step S236), and then The process of step S17 in FIG. 51 is performed.

  In step S237, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if any of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT gaming number counter (step S238), and then the processing of step S239. I do. On the other hand, when all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag are OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S17 of FIG.

  In step S239, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 clears the game state flag storage area (step S240), and then performs the process of step S17 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S17 of FIG.

  As described above, in the RT control process, the CPU 31 starts the RT game state operation based on the RT game state in which the operation is performed, the type of display combination, the value of the RT game number counter, or a combination thereof. Terminate.

  With reference to FIG. 65, a bonus operation check process showing a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 operates the bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is red BB, blue BB, or MB (step S241). At this time, if the display combination is red BB, blue BB, or MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S242. On the other hand, when the display combination is not any of red BB, blue BB, and MB, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S245.

  In step S242, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table and performs BB operating time processing based on the display combination. In the BB operation time process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table, updates the game state flag corresponding to the display combination to ON, and stores the bonus end number corresponding to the display combination in the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, the RT game state flag, and the RT game number counter (step S243). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S244). By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 20 based on the start of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S1 in FIG.

  In step S245, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value stored in bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storing area 3 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in bit 0 to bit 4 of the display combination storage area 3 is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S <b> 1 in FIG. 51. On the other hand, if the value stored in bit 0 to bit 4 of the display combination storage area 3 is not “0”, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S246). The process of 51 step S1 is performed.

  Thus, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game based on the display combination. In other words, when the CPU 31 displays a combination of symbols related to the bonus game along the active line, the operation of the bonus game is started.

  Referring to FIG. 66, the inter-substrate procedure showing a series of processing steps performed by sub-control circuit 72 (ie, image control microcomputer 81) in response to receiving a command from main control circuit 71 (ie, CPU 31). A communication task will be described. A drawing task, a sound task, and a ramp task for switching frames are also performed, but the illustration is omitted.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 checks reception of a command (step S301). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S302). At this time, if a command different from the previous command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S303. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S301 again.

  In step S303, the image control microcomputer 81 updates various information such as storage of the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S304), and performs the process of step S301 again.

  With reference to FIG. 67, an effect content determination process showing a procedure of processing for the image control microcomputer 81 to perform an effect according to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (step S311). At this time, when the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S312. On the other hand, if it is not when the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S315.

  In step S312, the image control microcomputer 81 performs various game number counter update processing. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S313). In this effect lottery process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and registers the effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table, registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S314), and then performs the process of step S301 in FIG. I do.

  In step S315, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive a reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S316. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S318.

  In step S316, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a specific stop operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S317), and then performs a process of step S301 in FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the special AT operation flag based on the effect and the stop operation. The special AT operation flag is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether or not to perform a stop operation support effect.

  In step S318, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination command is being received. At this time, if the display combination command is being received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S319. On the other hand, when the display combination command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S321.

  In step S319, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an AT operation end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S320), and then performs a process of step S301 in FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an AT operation control data storage area based on a predetermined lottery result.

  In step S321, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received. At this time, when the medal insertion command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number ( Step S322) Next, the process of step S301 in FIG. 66 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S323.

  In step S323, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether a bonus command is received. At this time, when the bonus command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus start process described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S324), and then the process of step S301 of FIG. I do. On the other hand, when the bonus command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus end process (step S325), and then performs a process of step S301 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 68, the effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect number and the like with the reception of the start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires and stores an effect selection random value and an AT operation control random value (step S331). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an AT operation control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S332), and then performs a process of step S333.

  In step S333, the image control microcomputer 81 selects an effect lottery table selection table based on the effect selection initial setting table. For example, when the notifying gaming state is the general gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table selection table A based on the effect selection initial setting table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table and selects the effect lottery table based on the internal winning combination (step S334). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table selection table A, and selects the effect lottery table A1 when the internal winning combination is lost. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the production number by lottery and registers the production number (step S335). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect lottery table A1, and selects “1” as the effect number when the effect selection random value is “100”. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S336), and then performs a process of step S314 in FIG. In the effect rewriting process, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the effect number based on the gaming state for notification, the internal winning combination, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 69, an AT operation control process showing a procedure of a process in which the image control microcomputer 81 determines an AT operation control data storage area in response to reception of a start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S341). At this time, if the notifying gaming state is the BB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a BB gaming state AT lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S342). The process of step S333 in FIG. 68 is performed. On the other hand, when the notifying gaming state is not the BB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S343.

  In step S343, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether red BB, blue BB, or MB is included in the previous internal winning combination. At this time, if red BB, blue BB, or MB is included in the previous internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S333 in FIG. On the other hand, when none of red BB, blue BB, and MB is included in the previous internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S344.

  In step S344, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state. At this time, if the informing gaming state is the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an RT gaming state AT lottery process (step S345), and then the image control microcomputer 81 The process of step S350 is performed. In the RT gaming state AT lottery process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines AT selection data based on the number of games played in the RT gaming state, the determined internal winning combination, and the like. On the other hand, when the notifying gaming state is neither the AT gaming state nor the RT gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S346.

  In step S346, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the AT lottery state transition determination table and performs lottery based on the internal winning combination and the AT lottery state. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the result of the lottery has been won (step S347). Note that the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the winning is achieved when the lottery value is subtracted from the extracted random number value to be a negative value. For example, when the internal winning combination is bell + blue bell + sword bell, the AT lottery state is “1”, and the extracted random number value is “100”, the image control microcomputer 81 has a random number value “100”. Since the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value “128” from “is a negative value, it is determined that the player has won. At this time, in the case of winning, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the AT lottery state lottery table, selects the transfer destination AT lottery state based on the current AT lottery state (step S348), and then continues to step The process of S349 is performed. On the other hand, if no win is made, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S349.

  In step S349, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the AT lottery state as AT selection data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the AT lottery table number selection table and selects an AT lottery table number based on the AT selection data and the internal winning combination (step S350). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the AT lottery table, determines the AT operation control data storage area based on the AT lottery table number, and adds “1” to the data stored in the corresponding storage area ( Step S351) Next, the process of step S333 of FIG. 68 is performed.

  Referring to FIG. 70, the BB gaming state AT lottery process in which the image control microcomputer 81 determines the AT operation control data storage area and the like upon reception of the start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the point addition management counter is “0” (step S361). At this time, if the value of the point addition management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S333 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the point addition management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S362. The point addition management counter is a counter used when the image control microcomputer 81 counts the number of times point addition data is added. In the embodiment, since “10” is set as the initial value of the point addition management counter at the start of the operation in the BB gaming state (step S412 described later), the image control microcomputer 81 starts the first game in the BB gaming state. In the tenth game, the point addition data determined based on the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 is integrated.

  In step S362, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the point addition data selection table, acquires point addition data based on the internal winning combination, and adds it to the point counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the point addition management counter (step S363). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the point addition management counter is “0” (step S364). At this time, if the value of the point addition management counter is “0”, the process of step S365 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the value of the point addition management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S333 in FIG.

  In step S365, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the AT lottery table number selection table for BB operation, and selects an AT lottery table number based on the point counter and the AT lottery state. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an AT operation control data storage area based on the AT lottery table, and adds “1” to the data stored in the corresponding storage area (step S366). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S333 in FIG.

  Here, when the loss shown in the AT lottery table is determined, the AT operation control data storage area is not selected. This indicates that the notification gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the general gaming state, and that the stop operation support effect is not performed. On the other hand, when any one of the AT operation control data storage areas shown in the AT lottery table is determined, the notification gaming state is shifted from the BB gaming state to the AT gaming state, and a stop operation support effect is performed. It shows that.

  As described above, in the AT lottery process for the BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the stop operation support effect is performed based on the content of the internal winning combination determined in the BB gaming state. It is possible to give a tension to the player even when it is being performed. In particular, if a data with a relatively low probability of being determined as an internal winning combination is selected, such as triple red cherry + red cherry 1 + red cherry 2 and blue cherry, a larger point addition data is selected. As a result, the stop operation support effect is performed with a higher probability. For this reason, the player can have higher expectations when he / she notices that the specific internal winning combination is determined based on the displayed combination of symbols.

  With reference to FIG. 71, description will be given of the effect rewriting process showing the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 changes the effect number based on the internal winning combination etc. upon receiving the start command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is a chance zone gaming state (step S371). At this time, if the notification gaming state is the chance zone gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, if the notifying gaming state is not the chance zone gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S314 in FIG.

  In step S372, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special AT operation flag is on. At this time, if the special AT operation flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S373. On the other hand, if the special AT operation flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S314 in FIG.

  In step S373, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not replays 1 to 3 or special replays 1 to 2 are included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if any of Replay 1 to Replay 3 or Special Replay 1 to Special Replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the special AT operation effect lottery table selection table. Then, an effect number is selected and registered based on the internal winning combination (step S374), and then the process of step S375 is performed. On the other hand, if none of Replay 1 to Replay 3 or Special Replay 1 to Special Replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S375.

  In step S375, the image control microcomputer 81 clears the special AT operation flag, and then performs the process of step S314 in FIG.

  In this way, in the effect rewriting process, it is determined whether or not the stop operation support effect is performed based on the special AT operation flag.

  With reference to FIG. 72, the specific stop operation monitoring process will be described, in which the image control microcomputer 81 updates the special AT flag to ON based on the operation stop button when the reel stop command is received.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the effect number is “22” (step S381). At this time, if the effect number is “22”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S382. On the other hand, if the effect number is not “22”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG.

  In step S382, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is during the first stop operation. At this time, if it is during the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S383. On the other hand, if it is not during the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG.

  In step S383, the image control microcomputer 81 compares the operation stop button with the specific stop button. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation stop button matches the specific stop button (step S384). At this time, if the operation stop button matches the specific stop button, the image control microcomputer 81 turns on the special AT operation flag (step S385), and then performs the process of step S301 in FIG. . On the other hand, if the operation stop button does not match the specific stop button, the process of step S301 in FIG. 66 is performed next.

  Thus, in the specific stop operation monitoring process, the special AT operation flag is updated based on the effect performed when the MB gaming state is being operated and the stop operation performed by the player. That is, it is determined whether or not the stop operation support effect is performed based on the effect performed when the operation in the MB gaming state is performed and the stop operation performed by the player.

  Referring to FIG. 73, an AT showing a procedure of processing for determining whether or not the image control microcomputer 81 operates in the AT gaming state based on the AT operation control data storage area triggered by the reception of the display combination command. The operation end check process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “0” (step S391). At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG. On the other hand, when the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S392.

  In step S392, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special replay 2 is included in the display combination. At this time, when the special replay 2 is included in the display combination, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S393. On the other hand, when the special replay 2 is not included in the display combination, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG.

  In step S393, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S395. On the other hand, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address, sets “13” as the lottery value (step S394), and then continues. Then, the process of step S404 is performed.

  In step S395, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S397. On the other hand, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address, sets “169” as the lottery value (step S396), and then continues. Then, the process of step S404 is performed.

  In step S397, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S399. On the other hand, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address, sets “192” as the lottery value (step S398), and then continues. Then, the process of step S404 is performed.

  In step S399, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S401. On the other hand, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address, sets “205” as the lottery value (step S400), and then continues. Then, the process of step S404 is performed.

  In step S401, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is “0”. At this time, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address and sets “254” as the lottery value (step S403). Subsequently, the process of step S404 is performed. On the other hand, if the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 saves the address and sets “230” as the lottery value (step S402). Then, the process of step S404 is performed.

  In step S404, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the AT operation control random number value, which is a random value extracted within the range of “0” to “255”, is smaller than the lottery value. At this time, if the AT operation control random number value is smaller than the lottery value, the image control microcomputer 81 restores the saved address and subtracts “1” from the data stored in the storage area (step S405). Next, the process of step S301 in FIG. 66 is performed. Here, regarding the gaming state for notification, if the AT operation control data storage area is restored and the data stored therein is “1” or more, after the operation in the RT gaming state ends, the AT The game state is activated. On the other hand, if the AT operation control random number value is greater than or equal to the lottery value, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG.

  For example, when the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 to the AT operation control data storage area 3 is “0” and the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is “3” "205" is set as the lottery value. If the AT operation control random number value is “150”, the AT operation control random number value <the lottery value is satisfied, so the AT operation control data storage area 4 is restored. That is, the AT operation control data storage area 4 indicates that the AT continuation rate is 205/256 (about 80%).

  Thus, in the AT operation end check process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the probability that the stop operation support effect will be performed after the operation in the RT2 gaming state is ended based on the value stored in the AT operation control data storage area. decide.

  With reference to FIG. 74, a bonus start time process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the image control microcomputer 81 determines a specific stop button in response to reception of a bonus start command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs bonus start processing such as registration of effect data according to the type of bonus (step S411). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 stores “10” in the point addition management counter (step S412). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is at the start of operation in the MB gaming state (step S413). At this time, if it is at the start of the operation in the MB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 selects and stores one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as a specific stop button by lottery (step S414), Next, the process of step S301 in FIG. 66 is performed. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 selects one order by lottery from the order in which the stop operations for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be performed, and stores the contents. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of starting the operation in the MB gaming state, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S301 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 75, a diagram illustrating a relationship between a gaming state managed by the CPU 31 and a stage of effects performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described. In this figure, a plurality of types of gaming states, conditions (1) to (12) for changing the gaming state, and a stage are shown. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about conditions other than conditions (1)-(11).

  The stage is a concept provided for convenience in order to identify the state of the effect performed in each game state for notification (for example, the type and degree of profit that the player enjoys by the effect). For example, in the battle stage, basically, the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state, and the player can enjoy the stop operation support effect. On the other hand, on the city stage, the notification game state is basically the general game state, and the player cannot enjoy the stop operation support effect. On the other hand, when this is seen in the gaming state managed by the CPU 31, for example, since the general gaming state belongs to the city stage and the battle stage, if the player can enjoy the stop operation support effect, There are cases where it is impossible. In other words, in the embodiment, a plurality of types of stages are associated with one gaming state.

  First, it will be described whether each gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, and the MB gaming state are advantageous gaming states, and the RT1 gaming state is an unfavorable gaming state. On the other hand, since it is difficult to determine whether or not other gaming states are advantageous for the player, it is difficult to discriminate them from the machine discount. Therefore, the gaming state transition, the notifying gaming state (in other words, the stage) This will be described in consideration of the above.

  The RT2 gaming state is a state in which replay is won with a relatively high probability (in other words, the highest probability compared to other gaming states). When the RT2 gaming state is activated, the RT1 gaming state In consideration of the fact that the operation of is not performed, it is an advantageous gaming state.

  In the RT3 game state, depending on the content of the stop operation in the MB game state, the player can perform the stop operation support effect even if the internal winning combination related to the special replay 1 is determined. State actuation may be avoided. Further, when the special replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination, the operation of the RT1 gaming state is avoided and the combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. (In other words, the operation in the RT2 gaming state starts). Considering this, the RT3 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state.

  The RT4 gaming state is a state in which replay is won with a relatively high probability, and depending on the contents in the BB gaming state, a stop operation support effect can be performed, and the same can be said for the RT3 gaming state. Therefore, the RT4 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state.

  In the RT5 gaming state, when the operation of the RT5 gaming state is being performed, the RT1 gaming state is not performed and the combination of symbols relating to the bonus game can be displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R In consideration of the fact that the game continues, the RT5 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state (so-called internal winning state).

  It can be said that the general gaming state is the same as the RT3 gaming state in that the stop operation support effect can be performed. Therefore, the general gaming state is an advantageous gaming state. The general gaming state is an advantageous gaming state (so-called normal state) having a smaller degree of advantage than the RT4 gaming state because the probability that the replay is won is lower than that of the RT4 gaming state.

  Next, transition of a plurality of types of gaming states will be described by taking the conditions (1) to (12) for changing the gaming state as an example.

  The RT1 gaming state starts when the blue cherry or the special replay 1 becomes a display combination (1) when the general gaming state is activated. That is, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, the CPU 31 ends the normal state operation and performs the disadvantageous state operation. On the other hand, the operation in the RT2 gaming state starts when the special replay 2 becomes a display combination when the operation in the general gaming state is performed (12). That is, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, the CPU 31 ends the normal operation and performs the advantageous operation.

  The activation of the RT5 gaming state starts when the internal winning combination relating to the red BB or the blue BB is determined (2) when the RT1 gaming state is activated. That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the internal winning state. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state is being operated, the operation in the general gaming state is started when 80 games are played (10). That is, when a predetermined number of games are performed while the disadvantageous state operation is being performed, the CPU 31 ends the disadvantageous state operation and performs the normal state operation.

  The red BB game state or the blue BB game state starts when the red BB or blue BB becomes a display combination (3) when the RT5 game state is activated. On the other hand, when the RT5 gaming state is being operated, the MB gaming state is started when the MB becomes a display combination (7). That is, when the combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed along the active line, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the internal winning state and operates the bonus game.

  When the red BB gaming state or the blue BB gaming state is activated, the RT4 gaming state starts when the number of medals to be paid out to the player reaches 345 (4). That is, when the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game and operates in the advantageous state.

  The operation of the RT2 gaming state is triggered by the fact that the special replay 2 becomes a display combination when the operation of the RT4 gaming state is performed (5). That is, when a specific symbol combination is displayed along the activated line, the CPU 31 operates in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  When the RT2 gaming state is activated, the RT5 gaming state operation is triggered by the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB being determined (6). That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the internal winning state. On the other hand, when the operation in the RT2 gaming state is being performed, the operation in the general gaming state is triggered by the fact that 20 games are played (12). That is, when the game is performed a predetermined number of times while the operation in the advantageous state is being performed, the CPU 31 ends the operation in the advantageous state and performs the operation in the normal state.

  The operation in the RT3 gaming state starts when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches 105 when the operation in the MB gaming state is performed (8). That is, when the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game and operates in the advantageous state.

  When the RT3 gaming state is activated, the operation of the RT1 gaming state starts when the blue cherry or the special replay 1 becomes a display combination (9). That is, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, the CPU 31 ends the advantageous state operation and performs the disadvantageous state operation. It should be noted that the operation of the RT1 gaming state is started (not shown) triggered by the special replay 2 becoming a display combination when the operation of the RT3 gaming state is being performed. That is, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, the CPU 31 terminates the operation in the advantageous state and performs the operation in another advantageous state different from the advantageous state.

  Here, in the embodiment, since the probability that the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB is determined is set to be extremely low, the RT5 gaming state is rarely operated, and the RT5 gaming state is shifted to. Opportunities for operation in the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state are also reduced. Therefore, the opportunity for the operation in the RT4 gaming state to shift from the BB gaming state and the opportunity for the operation in the RT3 gaming state to shift from the MB gaming state are reduced. Based on these facts, the characteristics of the gaming state will be described by taking as an example the case where the stop operation support effect is performed and the case where the stop operation support effect is not performed.

(When stop operation support production is not performed)
In the general gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined is set to be relatively high. Therefore, in the general gaming state, the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined with a high probability, but when the stop operation support effect is not performed, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the display windows 4L and 4C. , 4R can be prevented from being displayed at 1/3, so that a combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed at the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R at a high rate.

  On the other hand, in the general gaming state, the internal winning combination including the special replay 2 includes the special replay 1. Therefore, even if the internal winning combination including the special replay 2 is determined, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the stop operation support effect is not performed. The ratio that can avoid this is 1/3, and a combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at a high ratio.

  Therefore, when the stop operation support effect is not performed, the frequency of transition from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state is higher than the frequency of transition from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, when the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB is determined, the gaming state can shift to the RT5 gaming state, but the probability that the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB is determined. Is extremely low. Therefore, the frequency of transition from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state is higher than the frequency of transitioning from the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state.

  For this reason, when the stop operation support effect is not performed, basically, the gaming state frequently shifts between the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state.

(When stop operation support production is performed)
In the general gaming state, the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined with a high probability, but when the stop operation support effect is performed, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Since the display can be avoided, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is basically not displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the other hand, in the general gaming state, the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 may be determined, and when the stop operation support effect is performed, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the display window. The combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R while avoiding being displayed on the 4L, 4C, 4R. Therefore, when the stop operation support effect is performed, the frequency of transition from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is higher than the frequency of transition from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  In the RT2 gaming state, if the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB is determined, the gaming state can shift to the RT5 gaming state, but the probability that the internal winning combination relating to red BB or blue BB is determined. Is extremely low. Accordingly, the frequency of transition from the RT2 gaming state to the general gaming state is higher than the frequency of transitioning from the RT2 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state.

  For this reason, when a stop operation support effect is performed, basically, the gaming state frequently shifts between the general gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

  Here, whether or not the stop operation support effect is performed is determined when the RT2 gaming state is activated and when the BB gaming state ends. At this time, since the stop operation support effect is not always determined to be performed, the stop operation support effect is difficult to perform. However, when it is determined that the stop operation support effect is performed, it is difficult to shift to the RT1 gaming state, and it is easy to shift to the RT2 gaming state. There is an opportunity to be determined when the production is performed. Thereby, once it is determined that the stop operation support effect is to be performed, a state where the advantageous state can be frequently enjoyed may continue.

  With reference to FIGS. 76 to 78, display examples of effects using video will be described.

  Display example A shown in (1) of FIG. 76 and display example B shown in (2) of FIG. 76 show an example of a stop operation support effect.

  The display example A is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT4 gaming state and the notification gaming state is the general gaming state. Display example A shows a hero 301 as a main character appearing in the production and a city game display 302 indicating that the stop operation support production is not performed. The street game display 302 is basically displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the RT4 gaming state is activated. However, the town game display 302 is also displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the stage shifts from the battle stage to the town stage.

  The display example B is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT4 gaming state and the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state. Display example B shows a main character 301 as a main character appearing in the production, an enemy 304, and a battle game display 303 indicating that a stop operation support production is performed. The battle game display 303 is basically displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the RT4 gaming state is activated. However, the battle game display 303 is also displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when the stage shifts from the town stage to the battle stage.

  In other words, in the embodiment, when the RT4 gaming state or the general gaming state is being operated, different effects are performed depending on whether or not it is determined that the stop operation support effect can be performed. Therefore, the player can grasp whether or not the stop operation support effect can be performed by visually recognizing these images. Further, regarding the RT4 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state is operated after the operation of the BB gaming state is completed, and if the stop operation support effect is performed when the operation of the RT4 gaming state is performed, The person can avoid the activation of the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, after the operation in the BB gaming state is ended, the occurrence of a situation in which the player holds a beat by the operation in the RT1 gaming state being performed immediately can be prevented.

  Display example C shown in (1) of FIG. 77 and display example D shown in (2) of FIG. 77 show examples of dancer effects. Display example C and display example D are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 each time the first stop operation is performed when the notifying gaming state is the MB gaming state.

  Display example C shows a state in which the dancer 305, which is a character appearing in the production, raises his left hand (hereinafter referred to as "dancer production A"). Display example D shows a state in which the dancer 305 raises his right hand (hereinafter referred to as “dancer effect B”). In the embodiment, in a game in which the dancer effect B is determined to be performed, when the specific stop button coincides with the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in which the stop operation has actually been performed, the game is performed after the MB gaming state ends. When the internal winning combination related to replay is determined in the RT3 gaming state, a stop operation support effect is performed.

  In the embodiment, the dancer effect is composed of the dancer effect A and the dancer effect B, and which effect is performed is determined at the start operation, but the determined effect is found after the first stop operation. Therefore, the player cannot detect which effect is performed at the time of the first stop operation. For this reason, it is considered that the determination that the stop operation support effect is performed depends on luck.

  However, the player who knows that the stop operation support effect can be performed based on the first stop operation cannot detect which effect is performed at the time of the first stop operation, but the stop operation support effect is not performed. A stop operation can be performed as can be done. For example, since there are three types of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by performing the first stop operation with specific stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the stop operation support effect is produced with a probability of “1/3”. Determined to be done. Also, for example, by switching the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R related to the stop operation every time the dancer effect B is performed, it is determined that the stop operation support effect is performed with a probability higher than the probability of “1/3”. Is done.

  As described above, the stop operation support effect is performed when the internal winning combination related to the replay is determined based on the effect performed when the MB gaming state is activated and the stop operation performed by the player. Since it is determined whether or not to be played, it is possible to give a tension to the player even when the MB gaming state is being operated.

  Display example E shown in (1) of FIG. 78 and display example F shown in (2) of FIG. 78 show an example of a stop operation support effect. Display example E and display example F are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20 when an internal winning combination related to replay is determined and a start operation is performed when the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state. .

  Display example E shows a state where the soldier 304L located at the left end of the liquid crystal display unit 20 is up (ie, emphasized). When the player visually recognizes this image, the player grasps that the left stop button 7L should be the target of the first stop operation. At this time, if the first stop operation related to the left stop button 7L is performed, it is possible to prevent the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 from being displayed along the active line.

  Display example E shows a state where the soldier 304R located at the right end of the liquid crystal display unit 20 is up. When the player visually recognizes this image, the player grasps that the right stop button 7R should be the target of the first stop operation. At this time, if the first stop operation related to the right stop button 7R is performed, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 can be avoided from being displayed along the active line.

  For this reason, it can be said that the stop operation support effect is an effect suggesting the order of the stop operations for avoiding the disadvantageous operation.

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

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

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

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by internal lottery based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
Replay time operating means for operating the replay time;
When the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the disadvantageous state operating means for performing the disadvantageous state operation disadvantageous to the player;
Numerical information storage means for storing numerical information;
Numerical information addition means for adding predetermined numerical information to the numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means when an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in a predetermined period;
Whether or not to perform a notification related to a predetermined stop operation for avoiding the display of the predetermined symbol combination by the symbol display unit when the replay time activation unit is operating the replay time. Notification determining means for determining based on numerical information stored by the numerical information storage means;
A notification means for performing notification related to the predetermined stop operation when it is determined by the notification determination means to perform notification related to the predetermined stop operation;
Storage means having a storage area capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings;
Subtracting means for subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from data stored in the storage area by lottery with a lottery probability corresponding to data stored in the storage means among a plurality of predetermined lottery probabilities;
With
When the notification determination means determines to perform notification related to the predetermined stop operation, the notification determination means stores data indicating the meaning of 1 in the storage area,
The storage means includes
It has multiple storage areas that can store one or more meaning data,
The subtracting means is
Subtracting the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the data stored in the corresponding storage area at a predetermined probability according to each of the plurality of storage areas,
When data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any one of the plurality of storage areas, the data stored in the storage area is 1 with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area. While subtracting data indicating the meaning of
When data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any two or more of the plurality of storage areas, the storage area is stored in the storage area with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area selected according to a predetermined priority order. Subtract the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the stored data,
The notification means includes
When an internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, on condition that data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any of the plurality of storage areas. A gaming machine characterized by notifying a player of information for avoiding display of the predetermined symbol combination.