JP2012210518A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing loads on a control system by reducing the quantity of information to be stored in a storage means and reducing the frequency of selection of display control information during continuous presentation in executing the continuous presentation.SOLUTION: A program ROM (83) of the game machine (1) stores a MAP table for executing the continuous presentation. The MAP table includes: information on a corresponding number to be determined based on enemy state parameters determined based on the remaining number of times of execution of the continuous presentation and whether a bonus is a winning symbol combination or not; and information on the enemy state parameters in a destination to be determined based on the corresponding number and the remaining number of times. An image controlling microcomputer (81) determines the corresponding number by referring to the MAP table as a condition for starting the continuous presentation is satisfied, determines the enemy state parameters in the destination by referring to the MAP table according to a game starting command signal during the continuous presentation, and controls a liquid crystal display device (131) based on the enemy state parameters.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, selection information storage for storing selection information used when selecting display control information corresponding to each of the unit games included in the specific game section in which the effect is continued during a plurality of unit games. A display control information selecting means for selecting display control information from the display control information stored in the display control information storage means based on the selection information corresponding to the current unit game in the specific game section, and the display control Display control means for controlling another display means based on the display control information selected by the information selection means, and the selection information storage means includes a case where a specific combination is carried over as a winning combination and a case where a specific combination is not carried over Corresponding to each, the selection information used when selecting the display control information is stored, and the display control information selecting means is in this case when carrying a specific role as a winning combination. The display control information is selected based on the selection information corresponding to the game machine, and when the specific combination is not carried over as the winning combination, the display control information is selected based on the selection information corresponding to this case. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, there are cases where the display content on the separate display means is changed depending on whether a specific combination is carried over as a winning combination or not, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, a game number counting means for counting the number of games in a low-probability gaming state in which the probability that a replay is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the number of games counted by the game number counting means The number of games in the high-probability re-playing state, which is a second probability higher than the low-probability re-playing state, is determined using the FT game number determination table based on There has been proposed a gaming machine comprising gaming state changing means for changing a gaming state to a high probability re-gaming state by a number (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this gaming machine, when a change is made by the game state changing means, it is possible to wait for a change to the bonus game state without consuming a lot of medals.

JP 2006-230951 A JP 2006-81622 A

  However, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, the selection information used when selecting the display control information is used for a unit game included in a specific game section in which an effect that continues during a plurality of unit games (a so-called continuous effect) is performed. Each must be stored in the selection information storage means. In the specific game section, it is necessary to select display control information for each unit game. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the control system in the specific game section by reducing the amount of selection information stored in the storage means and reducing the number of selections of the display control information in the specific game section. There is a need to provide gaming machines.

  In addition, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 2, there is a possibility that the high probability re-gaming state will end without changing to the bonus gaming state, but while the high probability re-gaming state is being performed, If the change to the bonus gaming state is surely performed, there is a possibility that the total paid-out number of medals exceeds the total number of inserted medals, and the gaming store may not be able to secure profits. Therefore, once the high-probability re-gaming state is performed, it is completed by adding a new profit other than the change to the bonus gaming state, which can enhance the interest of the game while securing the profit of the gaming store Until then, there is a need to provide gaming machines that can be expected to provide some kind of profit.

  The object of the present invention is to reduce the burden on the control system during continuous production by reducing the amount of information stored in the storage means and reducing the number of display control information selections during continuous production when performing a continuous production. It is to provide a gaming machine capable of doing so. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming property in the high probability re-gaming state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, in order to perform a continuous continuous effect until a predetermined number of unit games are performed. It is a table that is provided, and is determined from a plurality of parameters based on the corresponding number and the remaining number of times, and the information on the corresponding number determined based on the remaining number of times that this continuous effect is performed and one parameter. A table storing means for preliminarily storing one table including information on parameters of the transfer destination, a corresponding number determining means for determining a corresponding number with reference to the one table in accordance with a predetermined condition, In the case where a continuous performance is being performed, based on the corresponding number and the remaining number of times determined by the corresponding number determining means by referring to the one table according to the game start command signal Determining the destination of the parameters, characterized in that it comprises a presentation control means for controlling the continuous effect on the basis of this parameter, and presentation means for performing continuous effect on the basis of the control by the effect control means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described below) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described below) of game values (for example, medals described later), main control described below. Circuit 71 and the like, and a symbol display means (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols. Reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later), and the game value information storage means are stored with predetermined game value information. In response, a start command means (for example, a signal for instructing the start of a game to be described later) (eg, a signal for instructing the start of a game to be described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later). In accordance with the game start command signal, a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described below, an internal winning combination described below, a carryover combination described below) is selected from a plurality of combinations including replay. In response to the game winning command determining means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the game start command signal, the symbol display means starts to start the symbol variation display. Control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 to be described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the display units are provided corresponding to each of the player's operations. A plurality of stop command means for outputting a stop command signal (for example, a signal for commanding stop of symbol fluctuation described later) for commanding stop of symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit according to (For example, the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.), the output corresponding to the stop command signal based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Stop control means (for example, means for performing stop control processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, and display change of symbols on all of the plurality of display units by the stop control means. On the condition that the symbol display means displays a symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, which will be described later) corresponding to a replay (for example, Replay 1, which will be described later). Automatic storage for storing game value information (for example, the number of coins inserted for the current game described later) in the game value information storage means (For example, a means for performing replay operation check processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and when the first start condition is satisfied (for example, an RB gaming state generated by establishing RB1 as a display combination described later) The replay is highly probable by the winning combination determining means from this time until the first completion condition that the first number of times (for example, 100 times described later) unit game is performed is satisfied. First replay time operating means for operating a replay time determined as a winning combination (for example, means for updating an RT1 operating flag described later to ON, step S202 in FIG. 48 described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) When the second start condition is satisfied (for example, when replay 2 is established as a display combination, which will be described later), the second number of times (for example, described later) Second replay time operating means for operating the replay time (for example, means for updating an RT2 operating flag, which will be described later, to ON) until the second end condition that the unit game is performed 150 times is satisfied, which will be described later 35 of FIG. 35, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a first counter (for example, an RT game number counter (sub) described later) provided for counting the number of unit games in which the replay time is performed. A later-described work RAM 84, a later-described sub control circuit 72, and the like, and a second counter (for example, a later-described liquid crystal display RT game number counter, which is provided) for displaying the number of unit games in which the replay time is performed. A work RAM 84, which will be described later, a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later), and an effect control person who controls the effect so as to display the number of times indicated by the second counter. A gaming machine comprising a stage (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and an effect unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 described later) for performing an effect based on the control by the effect control unit, When the first start condition is satisfied, the first counter counts the number of unit games from this time until the first end condition is satisfied (for example, RT is performed by the process of step S258 in FIG. 53 described later). The game number counter (sub) is set to 100, and every time a game start command is received, the RT game number counter (sub) is decremented by 1 in the process of step S278 of FIG. 54 described later), and the second start condition is satisfied. At this time, the number of unit games is counted from this time until the second end condition is satisfied (for example, the RT game number count is determined by the process of step S363 in FIG. 62 described later). (Sub) is updated to 150, and every time a game start command is received, the RT game number counter (Sub) is decremented by 1 in the process of Step S278 of FIG. 54 described later), and the second counter starts the first start. When the condition is satisfied, the number of unit games is counted from this time until the first end condition is satisfied (for example, the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is set to 100 by the process of step S258 in FIG. 53 described later). Whenever the game start command described later is received, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is decremented by 1 in the process of step S278 of FIG. 54), and when the second start condition is satisfied, the first start condition is satisfied. If this is not the time until the first end condition is satisfied (for example, if NO is determined in step S364 in FIG. 62 described later), this second start condition The number of unit games is counted from the time when the condition is satisfied until the second end condition is satisfied (for example, the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is updated to 150 by the processing of step S366 in FIG. 62 described later, and the game is started) Each time a command is received, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is decremented by 1 in the process of step S278 of FIG. 54, which will be described later), from when the first start condition is satisfied until the first end condition is satisfied. In this case (for example, when YES is determined in step S364 in FIG. 62 described later), the number of unit games is counted until the first end condition is satisfied, and the gaming machine 2 on the condition that the counter counts a predetermined number (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S293 in FIG. 56 described later), the first count. Rewrite value determining means for determining a rewrite value based on the number of times the data is counted (for example, means for determining a rewrite value with reference to a later-described liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table, step S303 in FIG. Means for performing processing, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and rewrite means for rewriting the number of times counted by the second counter to the rewrite value determined by the rewrite value determining means (for example, step S303 in FIG. 57 to be described later) And a sub-control circuit 72 (to be described later).

  (1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the replay time is activated, the profit by the automatic storage means, that is, the profit that information of a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means can be obtained with a high probability. Become. Among the replay times, the replay time is operated by the first replay time actuating means until the first number of unit games are performed. If the second start condition is satisfied during that time, the first replay time is actuated. Switching from the replay time operation by the time operation means to the replay time operation by the second replay time operation means is performed. As a result, the number of unit games in which the replay time is performed can be extended by the second number. In this way, a gaming machine with a new gaming property is provided, such as providing the player with the impression that this state is added to the state in which the profit from the automatic storage means is given with a high probability. can do.

  In the gaming machine described in (1), since the number of times indicated by the second counter is displayed by the effect means, the player can grasp the number of times the replay time is activated via the effect means. However, when the second start condition is satisfied, the first time from when the first start condition is satisfied although the replay time actually operates from this time until the second number of unit games is performed. When the end condition is satisfied, the second counter counts the number of unit games only until the first end condition is satisfied. As a result, when the replay time is extended as described above, the player is notified of the number of times different from the number of actually performed replay times.

  In such a gaming machine, in the gaming machine described in (1), when the number of times counted by the second counter is a predetermined number, the rewriting value determining means and the rewriting means rewrite the number of times counted by the second counter. Is called. Thereby, adjustment can be achieved between the value indicated by the first counter and the value indicated by the second counter. In addition, it is possible to notify the player that there is a new gameability such as providing the player with an impression that the state of giving the profit by the automatic storage means with a high probability is performed. With respect to time, a gaming machine with new gaming properties can be provided.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), on the condition that the difference between the number of times counted by the first counter and the number of times counted by the second counter is a specific number of times, Addition value determining means for determining the added value (for example, means for determining the added value with reference to a later-described liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table, means for performing step S312 in FIG. Sub-control circuit 72 and the like, and addition means for adding the addition value determined by the addition value determination means to the number of times counted by the second counter (for example, means for performing processing in step S312 of FIG. 58 described later, described later) And a sub-control circuit 72).

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), every time the difference between the number counted by the first counter and the number counted by the second counter reaches a specific number, the added value determined by the added value determining means is It is added to the number of times counted by the second counter. Thereby, the case where the number of replay times displayed by the production means is larger than the number of replay times actually operated occurs. Therefore, a game machine with new playability is provided for the replay time in that the player can have a sense of expectation that the replay time will continue more than the number of replay times that actually operate. can do.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), by satisfying the first start condition and then satisfying the second start condition, the second end condition is satisfied. On the condition that the counter has counted the number of unit games, reset value determining means for determining a reset value based on the number of times counted by the first counter (for example, a liquid crystal display RT game number counter to be described later) A means for determining a reset value by referring to the setting table, a means for performing a process in step S321 of FIG. 59 to be described later, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and the number of times counted by the second counter is the reset value. It further comprises resetting means for setting the reset value determined by the determining means (for example, means for performing step S321 in FIG. 59 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later). The gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), when the count of the number of replay times by the second counter is completed, the reset value determined by the reset value determining means is newly set as the number of times this second counter counts again. Is done. Thereby, since it is possible to give the player an impression that the replay time once finished is performed again, as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming property with respect to the replay time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the control system as compared with a conventional gaming machine. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new playability with respect to replay time.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a reel stop initial determination table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a search order table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. The figure which shows the conversion table of a reel and a display combination anticipation storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows an enemy state parameter update table. The figure which shows the RT game number counter rewriting table for liquid crystal displays. The figure which shows the RT game number counter addition table for liquid crystal displays. The figure which shows the RT game number counter reset table for liquid crystal displays. The figure which shows a continuous production group lottery table. The figure which shows the continuous production lottery table for aim shooting effects. The figure which shows a MAP table. The figure which shows a corresponding | compatible number determination table. The figure which shows the effect determination table for follow-up effects. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction status acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart following FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the RT game number counter adjustment process for liquid crystal display of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the RT game number counter rewriting process for liquid crystal display of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the RT game number counter addition process for liquid crystal display of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows resetting RT game number counter for liquid crystal display of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the continuous production group lottery process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the chase production | presentation determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the RT game number counter (sub) setting / update process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit.

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

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. 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, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by one pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by one pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 shown in FIG.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by pressing operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. These five display lines are all activated by the player pressing the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 10 (hereinafter referred to as the activated display). Line is described as “active line”). Whether or not the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c. The display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning.

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the symbol variation display (moving display) in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be pressed. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. It may be possible to display one still image or moving image by connecting a figure, a picture, and the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (three symbols in total) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and an LED housing circuit board is provided inside each.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side of the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

  Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139g, and 139h. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since these lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R of the liquid crystal panel 134). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. A production image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “tracking game (design 93)”, “replay (design 94)”, “bomb (design) 95) ”,“ Plum (symbol 96) ”,“ Red cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ Black cherry (symbol 98) ”,“ White blank (symbol 99) ”, and“ Blank (symbol 100) ” The configured symbol sequence is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, in the role of the embodiment, RB1 (regular bonus 1), RB2 (regular bonus 2), BB1 (big bonus 1), BB2 (big bonus 2), replay 1, replay 2, bomb, plum, cherry 1 , Cherry 2, and special small part. RB1 and RB2 are the first type special combination, and BB1 and BB2 are the continuous action device for the first type special combination.

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number or increases the probability that the condition device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. This means that the operation can be continued until the game result is obtained no more than 12 times.

  The “continuous actuating device for type 1 special features” is a device that can continuously act for special features of type 1 and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  Hereinafter, RB1 and RB2 are collectively referred to as “RB”, and BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”. Replay 1 and replay 2 are collectively referred to as “replay”, and cherry 1 and cherry 2 are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Bombs, plums, and cherries are collectively referred to as “small roles related to medal payout”, and small roles and special small roles related to medal payout are collectively referred to as “small roles”. RB and BB are collectively referred to as “bonus”. In fact, special small roles are also related to medal payouts. However, in the following, this special small role is a small role that is provided separately from the “small role related to medal payout”. Will be described.

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

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

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between the BB and the RB as a carryover combination and a non-flag between the carryover combination. The “carryover combination” means a combination in which a corresponding symbol combination is allowed along one or more games along the active line, and between the flags, the symbol combination corresponding to BB or RB is along the active line. Are allowed across one or more games.

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

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not the RT operating flag is on. The RT operating flag is composed of an RT1 operating flag and an RT2 operating flag, and the RT1 operating flag is information for identifying whether RT1 is operating. The RT2 operating flag is information for identifying whether RT2 is operating.

  The RT1 in-operation flag is updated to ON on condition that the RB gaming state generated when RB1 is established as a display combination among RB gaming states described in detail later. Updated off on condition that the game is played. Moreover, it is updated off also when BB or RB is established as the display combination, or when Replay 2 is established as the display combination. In the embodiment, the operation of RT1 is started by updating to ON during the operation of RT1, and the operation of RT1 is ended by updating to OFF.

  The RT2 in-operation flag is updated on under the condition that Replay 2 is established as a display combination, and is basically updated off under the condition that 150 unit games are performed. It is also updated off when BB or RB is established as the display combination. In the embodiment, the operation of RT2 is started by updating to ON during the operation of RT2, and the operation of RT2 is ended by updating to OFF.

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

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state, and includes an RB1 operating flag and an RB2 operating flag. The RB1 in-operation flag and the RB2 in-operation flag are common to the point that the information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state has occurred and the point that the condition for updating to OFF is the same, but the flag is updated to ON. It is different in that the conditions are different. The condition that the RB1 operating flag is updated to ON is that RB1 is satisfied, and the condition that the RB2 operating flag is updated to ON is that RB2 is satisfied or a BB operating flag that will be described later is ON. That is.

  As described above, the conditions for updating the RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag to be off are common, but the conditions are that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, Alternatively, the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as two in the embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of winnings possible in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 2 in the embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to the BB2 operating flag. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as a “BB operating flag”. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable number” refers to the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. Then, it is 460 sheets.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB2 operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB2 operating flag is updated to ON. When either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB2 operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, but when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB2 operating flag is OFF Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB2 operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown. The volume of the speakers 9L and 9R can be adjusted by operating the volume control unit 103.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 34 to 51 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 to 10 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and reels according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for determining the stop mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and storage areas shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 described later are provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, 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 (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 to 10 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is that the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal symbol combination I can say that.

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

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

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (FIG. 12 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (symbol combination corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are shown. No winning determination code (establishment determination code) is associated. The symbol combination table described above is used to confirm the winning (display combination) and determine the number of payouts when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Referenced in case. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (internal lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, 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 operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. When the gaming state is a general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 8 to be described later) is selected. When the gaming state is an RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ( 10 to be described later is selected. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, if the RT1 operating flag is on, the selected internal gaming lottery table for the general gaming state is the RT1 operating internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 9 described later). (Step S72 in FIG. 39 described later). When the RT2 operating flag is on, the selected internal gaming state lottery table is changed to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (FIG. 9 (2) described later) (described later in FIG. 39). Step S74).

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

  The internal lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table indicates the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. Have information.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, and (1) and (2) in FIG. 9 show an internal lottery table for RT operation. FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table. In the general gaming state internal lottery table and the RT operating internal lottery table, each of the setting values stored in the setting value storage area provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 5) has the winning numbers 1 to 35. A lower limit value and an upper limit value are defined according to each. In the embodiment, six levels of 1 to 6 are provided as setting values, and the larger the setting value, the more likely the internal winning of BB or RB (that is, the probability that any one of 1 to 26 is determined as the winning number). It is high.

  The internal lottery table for a general gaming state includes information on a numerical range corresponding to replay 1 (that is, information on numerical ranges corresponding to winning numbers 2, 3, 10, 11, 18, 23, 27, and 28), and replay. 2 (that is, numerical range information corresponding to the winning numbers 3, 11, and 28). In particular, the numerical range information corresponding to Replay 2 is the entire random number range ( In the example, it is very narrow as seen from 0 to 65535).

  The RT1 operating internal lottery table shown in (1) of FIG. 9 has a wider numerical range corresponding to the replay 1 and the replay 2 than the general gaming state internal lottery table, and the numerical ranges corresponding to other combinations are equal. .

  In the internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in (2) of FIG. 9, the numerical range corresponding to the replay 1 is substantially equal to the numerical range of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation.

  In the RB internal lottery table, a common lower limit value and upper limit value are defined regardless of the set value stored in the set value storage area. In the embodiment, either 29 or 31 to 33 may be determined as the winning number. In the embodiment, the numerical ranges corresponding to these winning numbers are all the same, and the configuration is extremely wide compared to other internal lottery tables. In other words, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation have information on the respective numerical ranges corresponding to all the small roles related to the payout of medals, whereas the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state It can be said that the lottery table is composed of one numerical range wider than the widest numerical range among these numerical ranges (in the embodiment, a numerical range in which the lower limit value is 0 and the upper limit value is 56503). This one numerical range can be said to be a numerical range corresponding to all of the small roles related to the payout of medals. Thereby, the main control circuit 71 switches the RB gaming state from the general lottery table for general gaming state, the internal lottery table for operating RT1 or the internal lottery table for operating RT2 to the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. It can also be said that it is in a state. In the RB gaming state, all of the small roles related to the payout of medals (specifically, cherry 1, cherry 2, bomb, and plum) may be simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations, And the probability of winning is extremely high compared to the general gaming state.

  Here, determination of the winning number (lottery) based on the internal lottery table will be described. In this determination, whether the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state. Judge whether or not. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. Further, in the embodiment, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is 35 times regardless of the type of the internal lottery table to be referred to.

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

  The internal winning combination is determined with reference to an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11) described later based on the winning number won.

  For example, the determination of the internal winning combination when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the set value is 1 will be described. In this case, when the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 29500 with reference to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 8, the lower limit of the numerical value range information corresponding to the winning number 35 is “ 29651 ”and the upper limit value is“ 30151 ”. Therefore, first, a random number value R (29500) −lower limit value L (29651) is calculated for the winning number 35. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) corresponding to the winning number, if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 29500, the winning number 35 is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 34, the random value R (29500) −the lower limit value L (29399) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (29500) −the upper limit value U (29650) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 29500, the winning number 34 is won. When winning the winning number 34, referring to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11) described later, the plum and cherry 1 become the internal winning combination.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (29500) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (29500) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 34 is won, The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 29500, the plum and cherry 1 become an internal winning combination.

  By providing such an internal lottery table, the following effects can be obtained.

  As described above, the RT1 in-operation flag is updated on the condition that the RB gaming state generated when RB1 is established as the display combination in the RB gaming state ends. As a result, the main control circuit 71 switches the internal lottery table from the general gaming state to that during RT1 operation. Then, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON on condition that the replay 2 is established as a display combination. As a result, the main control circuit 71 switches the internal lottery table from the general gaming state or RT1 in operation to RT2 in operation.

  By doing in this way, when switching to RT1 operation time is performed, the profit by replay time, ie, the profit that a medal is automatically inserted, will be obtained with high probability. As a result, when the main control circuit 71 switches to RT1 operation, it is possible to expect RB and BB operations while increasing the number of medals or suppressing consumption of medals.

  As described above, the condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically that 100 unit games are performed. In the meantime, when “Plum-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the Replay 2 is displayed on the active line, the main control circuit 71 switches to the RT2 operating state. Since the condition that the RT2 in-operation flag is updated to OFF is basically that 150 unit games are performed, the RT2 operation increases the number of medals or suppresses the consumption of medals. The number of unit games that can be expected for the operation of the BB can be extended by 150 times. By doing in this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new game characteristics such as providing the player with an impression that the replay time is added to this state.

  From the player's point of view, it is possible to get an impression that an increase in the number of medals or the consumption of medals can be expected while the RB and BB can be expected to operate. To do. Further, if switching to the RT1 operation is performed, the expectation that any of the RB operation, the BB operation, or the RT2 operation is surely performed during the switching can be increased. It is possible to increase the attractiveness of switching to the use.

  In addition, the numerical range of the replay 2 that the general game state has is almost 0 (in the embodiment, 1 (winning number 3) +1 (winning number 11) +4 (winning number 28) = 6), and RT1 in operation The numerical range (in the embodiment, 1 (winning number 3) +1 (winning number 11) +100 (winning number 28) = 102) is extremely wide (in the embodiment, It has a numerical range of 17 times). By doing so, it is possible to provide a step-by-step replay time addition in which the RT1 is first activated and then the RT2 is activated from the general gaming state, and as a result, it is attractive for switching to the RT1 active state. Can be increased.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes data (information) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown corresponding to the winning numbers are information for identifying the type of the internal symbol combination storing area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 5) (more specifically, , An offset for calculating the address of the internal winning combination storing area). The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area, and the internal winning combination 1 is represented by 1 byte (8 bits) data for the internal winning combination 1 storing area. . The internal symbol combination 2 is represented by 1-byte (8 bits) data for the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. In particular, the internal winning combination 1 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 2. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination 2. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is BB1. The same applies to the case where the winning numbers are “2” to “35”.

  The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to symbol combinations stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to this data. ing. The data of the display combination is represented by a binary number, and the display combination 1 and the display combination 2 are information for identifying the type of the display combination storage area provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 (FIG. 5). The configuration of the display combination 1 and the display combination 2 is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2, and the configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. is there.

  When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the effective line, the display combination is BB1, and the operation of BB1 is started by turning on the BB1 operating flag. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the valid line, the display combination is BB2, and the operation of BB2 is started by turning on the BB2 operating flag.

  When "tracking game-tracking game-tracking game" is arranged along the active line, the display combination is RB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the RB1 operating flag. When “red 7-red 7-blue 7” are arranged along the active line, the display combination is RB2, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state when the RB2 operating flag is turned on.

  When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 1 and replay is performed in the next unit game. More specifically, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game in which these combinations are determined as display combinations are automatically inserted, and the re-game is performed in the next unit game. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  When “Plum-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 2. When the display combination becomes Replay 2, the same replay as in the case of Replay 1 is performed, and the operation of RT2 is started. When the operation of RT2 is started, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation ((2) in FIG. 9) is referred to during the unit game of 150 times, and the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 8). Replay 1 and Replay 2 are determined as internal winning combinations with a higher probability than in the case of). From the player's point of view, during the operation of RT2, the opportunity to enjoy the unit game without consuming medals increases, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  When “bomb-bomb-bomb” is arranged along the effective line, the display role becomes a bomb, and five medals are paid out. When “Plum-Plum-Plum” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a plum and nine medals are paid out.

  When “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is cherry 1. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the display combination is Cherry 1, among the five active lines, the red cherry (middle) in which “red cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c and the effective lines excluding the center line There is a red cherry (corner) along which “red cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is lined up. “Red cherry (middle)” indicates “red cherry” stopped at the middle of the left symbol display area 21L, and “red cherry (corner)” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. The displayed “red cherry” is shown. In the case of red cherry (medium), two medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. On the other hand, when the number of inserted cherries is 1 or 2 for red cherries (corners), two medals will be paid out according to the symbol combination table, but the number of inserted cherries is 3 for red cherries (horns). In this case, the symbol combination “red cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on two effective lines (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a). Therefore, according to the symbol combination table, four medals that are two times two are paid out.

  Whether the display combination is red cherry (middle) or red cherry (corner) depends on the timing when the player operates the left stop button 7L. When the player operates the left stop button 7L at the timing when the symbol of “red cherry” corresponding to the internal winning combination is at the middle position of the left symbol display area 21L, the display combination is red cherry (middle). . Such a timing is called “bitter press”. On the other hand, the player operates the left stop button 7L at a timing that is not “bitapress” but the “red cherry” symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination is at a position equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols described below. In this case, the display combination is red cherry (corner).

  When “black cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is cherry 2. Similarly, when the display combination is Cherry 2, among the five active lines, the black cherry (middle) in which “black cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c and the center line are There is a black cherry (corner) in which “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line. In the case of black cherry (medium), two medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. On the other hand, in the case of a black cherry (corner), as in the case of a red cherry (horn), two medals are paid out when the inserted number is 1 or 2, and when the inserted number is three. Will receive 4 medals, which is twice the number of 2 medals.

  When “white blank-white blank-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a special small combination, and five medals are paid out.

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

  The bonus operating time table includes, for each display combination, information on an operating flag (to be described later), a bonus end number counter (to be described later), a game possible number, and a winning possible number. This bonus operation time table is referred to in a bonus operation monitoring process described later and a bonus operation check process described later.

  In the embodiment, the operating flag includes a BB1 operating flag for identifying whether BB1 is operating, a BB2 operating flag for identifying whether BB2 is operating, and an RB gaming state. RB1 operating flag and RB2 operating flag for identifying whether or not. The RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag are common in that they are used to identify whether or not they are in the RB gaming state, but whether or not RT1 operates depending on the type of operating flag that was on. Therefore, a plurality of operating flags are provided. More specifically, if the RB1 operating flag is on and the RB gaming state is set, the RT1 operation is started on the condition that the RT gaming state ends, but the RB2 operating flag is on and the RB1 operating flag is turned on. In the gaming state, even if the RT gaming state ends, the operation of RT1 does not start. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are referred to as “BB operating flag”, and the RB1 operating flag and RB2 operating flag are referred to as “RB operating flag”.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in a game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. The number of possible games is the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. The possible number of winnings is the number of remaining unit games in which the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  According to this bonus operating time table, when the RB gaming state is activated by establishing RB as a display combination, this operation is completed only by performing two unit games. In the embodiment, when the RB gaming state is activated due to the establishment of RB1 as the display combination, the termination of this operation is set as the condition of the RT1 operation. However, since the number of operations in the RB gaming state is too small, the RT1 is activated. It may not be possible to grasp this.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, the “tracking game (symbol 93)” is used as a symbol for predicting switching from the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) to the RT1 operating internal lottery table ((1) of FIG. 9). The symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is configured by only one type of symbol "tracking game". In this way, the player can determine that the RT1 has been activated even when the RB gaming state has not been activated, whereby the RB is activated and the BB is activated during the activation of the RT1. , Or the operation of RT2 can be expected to be performed reliably.

  In the embodiment, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are set to “2”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Actually, any number may be used as long as it is “a predetermined number of times less than or equal to a predetermined number”. As for the “predetermined number of times”, if the numerical value is large, the operation of the RB gaming state can be surely grasped without providing the “tracking game” symbol. Therefore, the “predetermined number of times” is preferably set to 5 at most in order to give the symbol “tracking game” a meaning as a pseudo symbol indicating the RT1 operation.

  The reel stop initial determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  The reel stop initial determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values “0” to “31” of the stop select counter. FIG. 14 is a table referred to when the stop select counter is “0” to “21”, and FIG. 15 is a table referred to when “22” to “31”.

  A numerical value determined based on the internal winning combination is stored in the stop select counter. For example, when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to the overlapping winning combination of BB1 and Replay 1, “0” is stored in the stop selection counter, and the internal lottery result information is BB1, Replay 1, and Replay 2. In the case of information corresponding to duplicate winning, “2” is stored in the stop select counter.

  Further, the stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols, etc.) I have. Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  For example, when the value of the stop select counter is “0”, the stop table for BB1 + replay 1 is determined as the stop table, and when the value of the stop select counter is “1”, BB1 + replay 1+ The replay 2 stop table is determined as the stop table.

  With reference to FIG. 16, a stop table used when the internal winning combination is any one of plum, plum and cherry 1, and plum and cherry 2 will be described.

  The stop table is basically configured so that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along predetermined display lines (effective lines). However, the stop table corresponding to the loss is configured such that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination cannot be arranged along a predetermined display line.

  The stop table shows the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  “The number of sliding symbols” means the number of symbols that move in the symbol display area from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. In the example, the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum number of sliding pieces) is “4”. For example, when the stop button 7R is operated when the “blank (symbol 100)” of the code number “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the left reel 3L is rotating, the “#” of the code number “18” The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that the “bomb (symbol 95)” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  In FIG. 16, since the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “0” of the left reel 3L is “1”, the stop display is performed at the position of the center line 8c when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “0”. The code number corresponding to the symbol is “1”. Proceeding similarly, the code numbers corresponding to the symbols to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c in the left reel 3L are “1”, “3”, “8”, “11”, “13”, “18”, Or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol one symbol above or one symbol below the corresponding symbol is “Plum (symbol 96)”. Therefore, “Plum (symbol 96)” is stopped and displayed at the upper or lower symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L.

  In the middle reel 3C, the code number corresponding to the symbol to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c is any one of “3”, “6”, “9”, “12”, “14”, or “19”. It is. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol corresponding to these is “Plum (symbol 96)”. Therefore, in the central symbol display area 21C, “Plum (symbol 96)” is stopped and displayed at the middle symbol stop position.

  In the right reel 3R, the code numbers corresponding to the symbols to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c are “1”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, “12”, “14”. , “16”, “18”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol one symbol above or one symbol below the corresponding symbol is “Plum (symbol 96)”. Accordingly, in the symbol display area 21L on the right, “Plum (symbol 96)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the upper or lower level.

  In this way, by using the stop table shown in FIG. 16, when the internal winning combination is either plum, plum and cherry 1, or plum and cherry 2, the symbol combination corresponding to the plum is the cross-up line 8a. There is a case where a stop display is made on the upper or cross-down line 8e.

  The search order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the search order table, the number of slide pieces extracted from the stop table and the number of slide pieces corresponding to the search order are defined. The “search order” refers to an order in which it is searched whether or not it is applicable as the number of sliding frames from a numerical value in a predetermined range (0 to 4 in the embodiment).

  17 (1) is the search order table A, and (2) in FIG. In the embodiment, when the game state is the general game state and the internal winning combination is the plum, the search order table A is always referred to regardless of whether the game is between the flags, and the game state is the general game state. If the internal winning combination is plum + cherry 1, the search order table B is always referred to regardless of whether it is between flags. When the game state is the general game state and the internal winning combination is plum + cherry 2, the search order table A is referred to between non-flags, and the search order table B is referred to between flags. In other words, in the embodiment, the probability that the search order table B is referred between the flags is higher than the probability that the search order table B is referred between the non-flags.

  Here, the search order table A and the search order table B are compared. In any of the search order tables, when the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is “0”, the number of sliding symbols “0” in accordance with each of the search orders “1” to “5”, Each of “2”, “4”, “1”, and “3” is defined. In this respect, the search order table A and the search order table B are common to each other.

  However, in the search order table A, the search order of the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is defined to be the highest, whereas in the search order table B, it is basically extracted from the stop table. Regardless of the number of sliding symbols, the search order of the number of sliding symbols “3” or “4” is defined to be the highest. In this respect, the search order table A and the search order table B are different from each other.

  This difference will be described in more detail. When the search order table A is referred to, the number of slide pieces corresponding to the highest search order is the number of slide pieces extracted from the stop table, so the number of slide pieces extracted from the stop table is another slide piece. Searches are given priority over numbers. Therefore, when the search order table A is referred to, it is possible to give priority to the display of the symbols intended during the development of the stop table.

  On the other hand, when the search order table B is referred to, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the highest search order is basically the number of sliding symbols close to the maximum number of sliding symbols. In other words, basically, the number of sliding symbols larger than the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is searched preferentially over the number of sliding symbols extracted.

  Here, reference is made to FIG. 16 and FIG. In FIG. 16, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position “0” of the left reel 3L is “1”. Therefore, when the search order table B shown in (2) of FIG. The corresponding number of sliding pieces “3” is searched with the highest priority. The code number corresponding to the symbol to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c at this time is “3”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to these is “Plum (symbol 96). ) ”. Proceeding similarly, the code numbers corresponding to the symbols to be stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c in the left reel 3L are “1”, “2”, “3”, “5”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “13”, “15”, “18”, “19”, or “20”. In the symbol sequence shown in FIG. 4, code numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “13”, “18”, “19”, Alternatively, the symbol corresponding to “20”, the symbol one symbol above or one symbol below is “Plum (symbol 96)”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol one symbol above the symbol corresponding to the code number “5” is “red cherry (symbol 97)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “15” is “black cherry”. (Symbol 98) ". Therefore, when the search order table B is referred to, the number of symbols close to the maximum number of sliding symbols moves in the symbol display area, and as a result of the movement, the symbol stops at any symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L. “Plum (symbol 96)”, “red cherry (symbol 97)”, or “black cherry (symbol 98)” is stopped and displayed. The description of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is omitted, but when the search order table B is referred to, as a result of the movement of the number of symbols close to the maximum number of sliding symbols in the symbol display area, “Plum (symbol 96)” is stopped and displayed at one of the symbol stop positions in the central symbol display area 21C and the right symbol display area 21R.

  By doing so, when “Plum (symbol 96)” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the number of symbols close to the maximum number of sliding symbols has moved within the symbol display area until the stop display. It is possible to predict the type of the search order table that is referred to depending on whether or not. As described above, in the embodiment, since the probability that the search order table B is referred to between the flags is higher than the probability that the search order table B is referred to between the non-flags, “Plum (symbol 96)” is effective. When the stop display is made on the line, the player can predict whether or not it is between the flags depending on the number of sliding pieces. Accordingly, it is possible to visually determine whether or not it is between flags without using a device different from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, such as the liquid crystal display device 131 and the lamps 102. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be notified. For the player, it is possible to determine whether or not the flag is between the flags while concentrating on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R without moving the line of sight to the liquid crystal display device 131 and the lamps 102. Interest is improved.

  When the search order table A is referred to, the number of sliding pieces extracted from the stop table is searched with priority over the number of other sliding pieces, so that the plum and cherry 1 or cherry 2 overlap. Even if the winning combination is determined, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 1 and the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 2 are not stopped and displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the search order table B is referred to, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 2 may be stopped and displayed on the active line. Accordingly, the player moves the number of symbols close to the maximum number of sliding symbols within the symbol display area, and then displays “red cherry (symbol 97)” and “black cherry (symbol 98)” on the active line. As a result, it is possible to further increase the expectation of being between flags. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the flag is located while concentrating on the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R without moving the line of sight to the liquid crystal display device 131, the lamps 102, and the like.

  The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pull-in priority table includes information on the pull-in priority of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the highest priority is defined for Replay 1 and Replay 2, and the highest priority is defined next to the priority corresponding to Replay 1 and Replay 2 for BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2. Then, BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 are followed by plums, plums are followed by bombs and special small roles, and the lowest priority is prescribed for cherry 1 and cherry 2.

  The reason why replay is given the highest priority and the bonus is given the highest priority after replay is to give priority to pulling in the bonus while keeping the player's irritability in mind. The reason why the priority order of the plums is higher than the priority order of the other small roles is that the payout number corresponding to the plum is larger than the payout numbers corresponding to the other small roles. If multiple internal winning combinations are determined, the internal winning combination with the highest priority is basically drawn. If the internal winning combination cannot be drawn, the internal winning combination with the next highest priority is drawn. Done.

  “Retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, the target of stop control) are displayed so that the symbols to be drawn are displayed at the symbol stop position on the effective line under the condition that the number of sliding pieces is less than the maximum number. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on which the stop operation has been performed are stopped. At this time, the “drawing target symbol” means a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  More specifically, when the stop operation is the first stop operation, the drawing target symbol is stopped at any one of the three symbol stop positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages corresponding to the first stop operation. Is called “withdrawal”. In the following, when the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed at the symbol stop position on the effective line due to the first stop operation being performed, the symbol stop position being displayed is displayed. This is called “effective symbol stop position”.

  In the case of the second stop operation, when the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed at the effective symbol stop position due to the first stop operation being performed, the second stop operation is supported. Of the three symbol stop positions in the upper, middle, and lower stages, it is drawn into the symbol stop position connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions regardless of the number of sliding symbols determined with reference to the stop table and the search order table. Displaying the target symbol is called “withdrawal”.

  In the case of the third stop operation, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination are arranged along any one of the effective lines ( In the case of “Tempai”, the effective position regardless of the number of sliding symbols determined by referring to the stop table and the search order table among the three symbol stop positions corresponding to the third stop operation. Displaying a drawing target symbol at an effective symbol stop position connected by a line is called “pulling”.

  In the embodiment, in the RB gaming state, all the small roles related to the medal payout (specifically, the plum, the bomb, the cherry 1 and the cherry 2) may be determined as the internal winning combination. The probability is extremely high compared to the general gaming state. By providing the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 18, it is possible for an advanced player to enjoy that the magnitude of the number of medals that can be obtained changes according to the timing of the stop operation. Will improve.

  In the embodiment, first, the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R are operated, and the number of sliding frames when "Plum (symbol 96)" is displayed on the active line is determined. In addition to being able to visually notify whether or not it is between flags without using a device other than 131 and the lamps 102, there are cases where the timing at which the left stop button 7L should be operated may also be notified. Specifically, referring to FIG. 17 described above, if the number of sliding pieces when “Plum” is displayed is a small number, it is unlikely that Cherry 1 is determined as a winning combination. Therefore, in this case, it can be grasped that the left stop button 7L should be operated at the timing when the “black cherry (symbol 98)” corresponding to the cherry 2 is displayed at the symbol stop position. Then, by operating the left stop button 7L at this timing, even if the main control circuit 71 cannot perform the stop control that establishes the plum as the display combination, the stop control that establishes the cherry 2 is performed. When the circuit 71 performs, there may be a case where two medals corresponding to the cherry 2 are given.

  Referring to the symbol row shown in FIG. 4 described above, in the left reel 3L, the interval between the “plum (symbol 96)” and “red cherry (symbol 97)” is 3 frames or more, which is the number of symbol stop positions. The interval between “Plum (symbol 96)” and “Black cherry (symbol 98)” is also 3 frames or more, which is the number of symbol stop positions. In this way, when performing control to stop the “plum” on the effective line by operating the left stop button 7L, no matter which symbol stop position the “plum” stops, another symbol stop position In addition, “red cherry (design 97)” and “black cherry (design 98)” never stop. Therefore, when the main control circuit 71 performs the stop control of the left reel 3L, the restriction is such that “red cherry (design 97)” and “black cherry (design 98)” do not stop at any symbol stop position. Without being caught, it is possible to visually notify whether or not it is between flags.

  Further, as described above, in the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”. Referring to the symbol row shown in FIG. 4 above, even if the symbol position cannot receive the “Plum (symbol 96)” or “bomb (symbol 95)” with a large number of payouts, Cherry (symbol 97) "or" black cherry (symbol 98) "can be drawn. In other words, the interval between the symbol position where the distance between the symbol corresponding to the small role with a large number of payouts exceeds the maximum number of sliding symbols and the symbol position corresponding to the small role with a small number of payouts is always equal to or smaller than the maximum number of sliding symbols. It is trying to become. As a result, even beginners who are not accustomed to stopping at an appropriate time will never lose out, and will always be able to obtain profits corresponding to small roles with a small number of payouts, and enjoy games with peace of mind. be able to.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (5) of FIG. These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. In the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, information corresponding to the data of the internal symbol combination 1 determined with reference to the internal symbol combination determination table (FIG. 11) is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to RB1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to RB2. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Information corresponding to the data of the internal symbol combination 2 determined with reference to the internal symbol combination determination table (FIG. 11) is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the bomb. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the plum. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to cherry 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to cherry 2. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to a special small combination. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  The display combination 1 storage area has the same data structure as the internal winning combination 1 storage area. The display combination 1 storage area includes the display combination determined with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 12). Information corresponding to the data of 1 is stored. The same applies to the display combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 19 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, when BB or RB is determined as an internal winning combination with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11), identification information (that is, flag of the determined internal winning combination) ) Is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 internal winning flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 internal winning flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB1 internal winning flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RB2 internal winning flag. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  By providing such a carryover combination storage area, when BB or RB is determined as an internal winning combination, the identifier is stored until the symbol combination corresponding to BB or RB is displayed on the active line. be able to. While the identifier is stored, the combination corresponding to the stored identifier can always be determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value.

  (4) in FIG. 19 shows the operating flag storage area. In the operating flag storage area, identification information indicating the type of the operating thing when any of BB, RB, or RT operates is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB1 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RB2 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 19 shows a game state storage area. In this game state storage area, identification information indicating the type of the current game state is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stored. In the embodiment, five types of top lines 8b, center lines 8c, bottom lines 8d, cross-up lines 8a, and cross-down lines 8e are provided as effective lines, so the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines are different. The data shown is stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8b, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the expected display combination storing area will be described.

  The expected display combination storage area is composed of the expected display combination storage area 1, the expected display combination storage area 2, and the expected display combination storage area 3 (Note that this correspondence will be described in detail with reference to FIG. explain).

  Each display combination expected storage area stores a priority pull-in status determined according to the symbols of the symbol stop positions “0” to “20” of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating. The priority pull-in status, excluding “10000000” representing “stop prohibition”, the higher the value, the higher the priority is. By referring to the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It is possible to evaluate relative priorities between symbols arranged on the circumferential surface. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected. In addition, the symbol at the symbol stop position for which the highest value is determined as the priority pull-in status except for “stop prohibited” is the symbol with the highest priority.

  With reference to FIG. 22, a correspondence table between reels and expected display combination storing areas will be described.

  Of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the expected display combination storage area is determined according to the number of reels that are rotating, and is associated with the reels that are rotating in order from the left reel. It is done. Specifically, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, The expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C. At this time, the expected display combination storing area 3 is unused. That is, the expected display combination storing area is unused when there is no corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When only the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R. When only the left reel 3L is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L. When only the middle reel 3C is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C. When only the right reel 3R is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

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

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

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

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

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

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 52 to 63 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 24 to 33 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an enemy state parameter, RT game number counter (sub), a liquid crystal display RT game number counter, a continuous effect identifier, a corresponding number, and an effect identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (such as the notification mode effect described above) 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. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at every predetermined timing.

  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, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display 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 effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal display device 131, an image for notifying the malfunction when a malfunction such as the medals in the hopper 40 becoming empty occurs.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by image display, light, and sound on the liquid crystal display device 131, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for performing notification of the timing at which the bonus (BB or RB) is activated.

  With reference to FIGS. 25 to 33, a table group referred to when the RT is operating will be described.

  First, the enemy state parameter update table will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, when the RT is operating, the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. The enemy state parameter update table is a table for determining the damage of the enemy character, and is referred to for each unit game during the RT operation.

  The enemy status parameter update table includes information on enemy status parameters determined based on the current value of the enemy status parameter and the internal winning combination. The enemy state parameter is an index indicating the damage of the enemy character. In the embodiment, six types of “0” to “6” are provided. At this time, it is suggested that the smaller the numerical value is, the smaller the damage is, and the larger the numerical value is, the larger the damage is.

  Here, a reference example of the enemy state parameter update table will be described. In the first unit game in which the operation of RT is started, the value of the enemy state parameter is “0”. Therefore, when referring to the enemy state parameter update table, the current enemy state parameter “0” row is referred to.

  Next, refer to the internal winning combination column. For example, when the internal winning combination is a bomb, the internal winning combination “bomb” is referred to, and when the internal winning combination is “BB1”, the internal winning combination “BB1” is referred to. Then, when the value of the current enemy state parameter is “0” and the internal winning combination is a bomb, a value of “0” is indicated. At this time, “0” is determined as the enemy state parameter. The On the other hand, when the value of the enemy state parameter is “0” and the internal winning combination is BB1, a numerical value “2” is indicated. At this time, “2” is determined as the enemy state parameter. The

  During the RT operation, the enemy state parameter update table is similarly referenced even in the second and subsequent unit games. According to this table, the enemy state parameter that is updated when a combination that includes a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is more than the enemy state parameter that is updated when a combination that does not include a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. It is configured to be high. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to predict whether or not the bonus is an internal winning combination based on the damage of the enemy character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the RT game number counter will be described. In the embodiment, three different types of RT game number counters are provided. More specifically, an RT game number counter (main), an RT game number counter (sub), and a liquid crystal display RT game number counter are provided.

  The RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71, and counts the remaining RT game number. The number of remaining RT games refers to the number of unit games that can operate RT. In the RT game number counter (main), the RB1 operating flag is turned off, and is set to 100 on condition that RT1 operates. Also, 150 is set on condition that Replay 2 is established as a display combination and RT2 is activated. When the predetermined number is set in the RT game number counter (main), the RT game number counter (main) subtracts the set value by one for each unit game. This subtraction continues until the value of the RT game number counter (main) becomes zero.

  Note that, as described above, in the embodiment, a state such as addition from RT1 to RT2 may operate. Even in this case, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 100 on condition of RT1 operation and set to 150 on condition of RT2 operation.

  The RT game number counter (sub) is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72, and counts the same numerical value as the RT game number counter (main). That is, also in this counter, 100 is set on condition that RT1 is operated, and 150 is set on condition that RT2 is operated. The RT game number counter (sub) subtracts 1 from the set numerical value for each unit game.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub-control circuit 72 in order to display the remaining RT game number on the liquid crystal display device 131. In this counter, there are a case where the same numerical value as the RT game number counter (main) is counted, and a case where a different number from the RT game number counter (main) is counted.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter will be described in more detail. When the replay 2 is established as the display combination and the RT2 is operated, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether the RT1 is operating. When RT1 is not in operation, 150 is set in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter, and 1 is subtracted for each unit game. Therefore, except for the case where the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter correctly counts the remaining RT game number.

  On the other hand, when the RT1 is operating, the sub-control circuit 72 updates the extended RT flag to on, but does not update the numerical value in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. The extended RT flag is an index indicating that the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed, and information on whether or not it is on is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  In other words, when RT1 is operating when RT2 is operating, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter continues to subtract the numerical value from “100” set when RT1 is operating. Thus, in the embodiment, the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display counts a value different from the RT game number counter (main) when the RT2 is activated during the RT1 operation.

  Next, a description will be given of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table itself. In this table, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite identifier is 0, the RT game number counter (sub) value is 20 or more and the last one digit value is 0, and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter Referenced when the value is 11 or more and 20 or less. The liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite identifier is an index for identifying whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter has been rewritten with reference to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table. In the embodiment, when rewriting is not performed, this identifier is “0”, and when rewriting is performed, this identifier is updated to “1”. Therefore, this table is referred to only once when the reference condition is satisfied.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table is provided for each of the values indicated by the RT game number counter (sub), and includes lottery value information regarding the rewritten value. The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the rewrite value corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual rewrite value. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. The rewrite value is a value stored in the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display. When one rewrite value is selected, this rewrite value is stored in the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display.

  For example, if the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is 50 and the extracted random number value is “15000”, first, the lottery value “10923” corresponding to the rewritten value “20” is changed from “15000”. Subtract. The subtracted value is “4077” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “10923” corresponding to the rewrite value “30” is subtracted from this “4077”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “30” is selected as the actual rewrite value, and this rewrite value is stored in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter.

  As described above, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is not performed, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter accurately counts the remaining RT game number. Therefore, when the transition is not performed, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table is referred to only when both the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter are 20. . Therefore, referring to this table, when the RT game number counter (sub) is 20, the rewrite value is always 20. Therefore, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is not performed, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter accurately counts the remaining RT game number even after the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is rewritten. .

  On the other hand, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed, the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display counts a numerical value different from the RT game number counter (main) from the time RT2 is activated during RT1 operation. At this time, since the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is larger than the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display, the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is a positive number even though the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is a positive number. Only the value of the display RT game number counter may be 0 first. In the embodiment, on the condition that such a case occurs, the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is updated from 0 to 50 regardless of the value indicated by the RT game number counter (sub), and the extended RT flag is turned off. (Step S282 in FIG. 55 described later).

  After that, when the unit game is advanced and the subtraction of the RT game number counter (sub) and the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is advanced, the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is 20 or more and the last digit of this counter is 0. There may occur a case where the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is 11 or more and 20 or less. In the embodiment, by using the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table, it is possible to adjust between the value indicated by the RT game number counter (sub) and the value indicated by the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. In addition, it has a new playability with respect to the replay time in that it can be notified through the liquid crystal display device 131 that there is a new playability such as providing the player with the impression that the replay time will be performed. A gaming machine can be provided.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is referred to when the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite identifier is 1 and the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is 20 or more. In the embodiment, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is not performed, the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is set to 20 or more after the above-described liquid crystal display RT game number rewriting table (FIG. 26) is referred to. Never become. Therefore, the RT game number counter addition table for liquid crystal display is referred to only when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed.

  This table is provided for each of the differences between the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter, and includes information on lottery values for the added values. The added value is a value added to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. When one added value is selected, the selected added value is added to the original value counted by the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. Is done. For example, if the difference between the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 50 and the extracted random number value is “15000”, “20” is selected as the addition value, and this addition The value is added to the count value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table is referred to after the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table is referenced. Returning to FIG. 26, referring to the RT game number counter rewriting table for liquid crystal display, the 1's place of the rewriting value is always 0. Accordingly, when the liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table is referred to, the difference between the RT game number counter value (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter value is always a multiple of 10. . This is why the liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table is not considered when this difference is a multiple of 10.

  In the embodiment, by using the RT game number counter addition table for liquid crystal display, the number of replay times displayed using the liquid crystal display device 131 may be larger than the number of replay times actually operated. Therefore, a game machine with new playability is provided for the replay time in that the player can have a sense of expectation that the replay time will continue more than the number of replay times that actually operate. can do.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter resetting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is displayed when the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 0 when the sub control circuit 72 refers to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table (FIG. 27), in other words, the liquid crystal display RT game. When the value of the number counter is 0, the sub-control circuit 72 refers to the RT game number counter addition table for liquid crystal display (FIG. 27), and as a result, is referred to when the addition value is 0.

  As described above, the table shown in FIG. 27 is not referred to when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is not performed. Therefore, the RT game number counter reset table for liquid crystal display is referred to only when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed.

  This table is provided for each value of the RT game number counter (sub), and includes information on lottery values for the reset value. The reset value means a value stored once again in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter when the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes 0, and when one reset value is selected. The reset value is stored in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter.

  As described above, in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table (FIG. 26), the 1's place of the rewrite value is always 0. Therefore, when the follow-up effect determination table is referred to, the value (sub) of the RT game number counter is always a multiple of 10. This is why the liquid crystal display RT game number counter reset table is not considered when this value is a multiple of 10. Further, when the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is reset, the value of the enemy state parameter returns to 0.

  In the embodiment, by using the RT game number counter resetting table for liquid crystal display, it is possible to give the player an impression that the replay time once finished is performed again. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming property with respect to the replay time.

  The continuous production group lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is referred to when the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is 8 or less. In addition, this table is provided for each of the enemy state parameter value and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter value, and includes information on lottery values for the continuous performance group identifier. The continuous production group identifier refers to a rough group of productions continuously performed over a plurality of unit games. In the embodiment, three types of battleship battle production, follow-up production, and aiming production are provided.

  As described above, in the embodiment, the value of the enemy state parameter is associated with whether or not the combination including the bonus is an internal winning combination. By associating the value of the enemy state parameter and the value of the continuous performance group identifier in the continuous performance group lottery table, the player can determine whether the bonus is an internal winning combination depending on the content of the continuous performance performed on the liquid crystal display device 131. Can be predicted. In the embodiment, the follow-up effect can have a higher expectation level for the bonus than the battleship battle effect, and the aim-shoot effect can have a higher expectation level corresponding to the bonus than the follow-up effect.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the continuous effect lottery table for aiming effects will be described.

  This table is referred to when the continuous performance group identifier is 3 (a shooting effect). Further, this table is provided for each of the internal winning combinations, and includes information on lottery values for the continuous performance identifier. The continuous effect identifier corresponds to the content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the aiming effect, the type of bonus that is won internally is notified on the liquid crystal display device 131. Specifically, four characters are initially displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131, and some characters leave each time a unit game is passed. These four characters are composed of three ally characters and one enemy character. The three ally characters are ally A corresponding to BB1, ally B corresponding to BB2, and RB (RB1 or RB1). And ally C corresponding to any one of RB2. The enemy character corresponds to bonus non-winning.

  The effect that the character leaves is repeated for each unit game, and in the liquid crystal display device 131, the effect that one character is finally left is performed. The player can be expected to win the bonus of the type corresponding to the remaining one character.

  For example, when “1” is selected as the continuous performance identifier, four characters are initially displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the characters leave one by one every time a unit game is passed. When three unit games are finished, the teammate A finally remains, and the player can expect to win BB1 internally.

  The MAP table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This table is referred to when the continuous effect group identifier is 2 (follow-up effect), and information on corresponding numbers determined based on the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display and the value of the current enemy state parameter is displayed. I have. The correspondence number corresponds to the value of the enemy state parameter for each unit game until the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes 2. In other words, in the pursuit effect, the corresponding number is determined with reference to the MAP table, and the change in the value of the enemy state parameter for each unit game is determined at a time until the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes 2. To do.

  Here, a method for determining a change in the value of the enemy state parameter will be described by taking as an example a case where the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8 and the value of the enemy state parameter is 3. First, the column of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter “8” in the MAP table is referred to. Then, in this column, numbers “1”, “1”, “2”, “2”, “3”,... Are arranged from the top. This number corresponds to the value of the enemy state parameter.

  Therefore, the corresponding number corresponding to the value of the enemy state parameter is referred to. Here, since the enemy state parameter is 3, the corresponding number corresponding to “3” is referred to. Then, the corresponding number corresponding to “3” is “5”. Thus, when the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is 8 and the value of the enemy state parameter is 3, 5 is determined as the corresponding number.

  Next, the line of the determined correspondence number, here, the row of the correspondence number “5” is referred to. In this row, numbers “3”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “6” are arranged from the left. This number corresponds to the value of the enemy state parameter for each unit game until the liquid crystal display RT game number counter reaches 2. That is, when the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8, and the value of the enemy state parameter is 3, the value of the enemy state parameter is “3”, “4”, “6”, It is updated in the order of “6”, “6”, “6”, “6”. As described above, the change in the value of the enemy state parameter for each unit game until the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes 2 can be determined at a time.

  In the embodiment, when the value of the enemy state parameter becomes “6”, the continuous performance group identifier is unconditionally updated to 3 (shooting effect). Therefore, when the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is 8 and the value of the enemy state parameter is 3, the pursuit effect is performed between the two unit games, but after that, the aiming effect is performed. .

  Further, referring to the column of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter “2” in the MAP table, the values of the enemy state parameters at this time are all “6” regardless of the values of the corresponding numbers. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes 2, the shooter effect is always shifted to and the MAP table is not referred to.

  As described above, information on the corresponding number determined based on the remaining number of times that the continuous effect is performed and the enemy state parameter, and the enemy state parameter of the transition destination determined based on the determined corresponding number and the remaining number of times of the continuous effect Since the information is included in one MAP table, once the corresponding number is determined once, all parameters necessary for the continuous performance can be determined. Accordingly, the first table including information on the remaining number of times that the continuous effect is performed and the corresponding number information determined based on the enemy state parameter, and the transition destination that is determined based on the determined corresponding number and the remaining number of times of the continuous effect. Compared to a conventional gaming machine in which a second table including information on enemy condition parameters needs to be provided separately, the burden on the control system can be reduced.

  The correspondence number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8 and the enemy state parameter value is 1, when the corresponding number is determined with reference to the MAP table shown in FIG. Is determined. As described above, when a plurality of corresponding numbers are candidates when the MAP table is referred to, the corresponding number determination table is referred to and one corresponding number is determined.

  The correspondence number determination table is provided for each of the current correspondence number (corresponding candidate number when referring to the MAP table) and the internal winning combination, and includes lottery value information regarding the correspondence number. .

  According to the correspondence number determination table, among the plurality of candidate correspondence numbers, when the internal winning combination is a combination that does not include a bonus, a small number of corresponding numbers are easily selected, and the internal winning combination is a combination including a bonus. In some cases, it is set so that a large number of corresponding numbers can be easily selected. Here, returning to FIG. 31, the MAP table is set so that the number of enemy state parameters increases as the corresponding number increases when the value of the RT counter for liquid crystal display is the same.

  In this way, it is possible to change whether or not to display the heavily damaged enemy character on the liquid crystal display device 131 with a small number of unit games depending on whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination. . Here, when such a display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 131, even if there are a plurality of correspondence numbers determined by referring to the MAP table, the correspondence number determination table is referred to, thereby making the correspondence number one. Can do. Therefore, in the MAP table, the remaining number and one parameter for which the continuous effect is performed can be associated with the corresponding number determined based on the remaining number and the one parameter in a one-to-many manner. Therefore, it is possible to satisfy both conflicting demands of reducing the burden on the control system and diversifying the continuous production for predicting whether or not the winning combination is a bonus.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the effect determination table for follow-up effects will be described.

  This table is referred to when the continuous effect group identifier is 2 (chase effect) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 2 to 8. When the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 1, another table (not shown) is referred to as an effect for the final pursuit effect (step S352 in FIG. 61 described later).

  The effect determination table for pursuit effect includes information on an effect identifier determined based on a difference between the current enemy state parameter and the enemy state parameter to be transferred next. The current enemy state parameter is based on the correspondence number determined with reference to the MAP table (FIG. 31) and the correspondence number determination table (FIG. 32), and the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter actually shown. , One numerical value determined with reference to the MAP table. For example, when the correspondence number determined with reference to the MAP table (FIG. 31) and the correspondence number determination table (FIG. 32) is 1, and the value of the actually displayed liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8, The current enemy status parameter is 1.

  Further, the enemy state parameter to be transferred next is the corresponding number determined with reference to the MAP table (FIG. 31) and the corresponding number determination table (FIG. 32), and the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter actually shown. One numerical value determined by referring to the MAP table based on the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value. For example, when the correspondence number determined with reference to the MAP table (FIG. 31) and the correspondence number determination table (FIG. 32) is 1, and the value of the actually displayed liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8, Since the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of this counter is 7, the current enemy state parameter is 2.

  The effect identifier corresponds to the content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 131 performs an effect that the ally character attacks the enemy character violently as the difference between the current enemy state parameter and the next enemy state parameter to be transferred increases. As described above, in the embodiment, depending on whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination, whether or not to display an enemy character that has received large damage on the liquid crystal display device 131 with a small number of unit games is changed. Yes. Therefore, when a bonus is included in the internal winning combination, the difference between the current enemy state parameter and the enemy state parameter to be transferred next tends to increase. Therefore, the player can predict that the bonus is an internal winning combination by performing an effect in which the ally character attacks the enemy character violently on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

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

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 36 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB2 operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11 to 13.

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

  In step S7, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, an RT game number counter (main) update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S10, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous game.

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

  In step S15, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is performed.

  In step S17 of FIG. 35, error check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, it is determined whether or not the display combination is Replay 2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S19, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S20, the RT1 operating flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S21. By the processing of step S19 and step S20, the completion condition of the RT1 operation can be that the replay 2 is established as a display combination.

  In step S21, it is determined whether or not it is between flags. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is other than “00000000”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the RT2 operating flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 150, and the process proceeds to step S24. In the embodiment, three different types of RT game number counters are provided. One of them, the RT game number counter (main), is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. The other RT game number counters are an RT game number counter (sub) and an RT game number counter for liquid crystal display, and these are provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit.

  By performing the processes of step S22 and step S23, RT2 can be operated on condition that the replay 2 is established as a display combination. However, since the processing of step S22 and step S23 is performed only when it is determined NO in the processing of step S21, RT2 does not operate if the replay 2 is established as a display combination and is between flags. . That is, if YES is determined in the process of step S21, the main control circuit 71 does not use the internal lottery for the RB gaming state even if “Plum-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the Replay 2 is displayed on the active line. The switch to the original internal lottery table is continued without switching to the table. From the player's point of view, it is possible to increase the expectation that the bonus is internally won by grasping that RT2 is not operating even if Replay 2 is established as a display combination.

  In step S24, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S25. The display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination. In step S25, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this processing, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, processing for subtracting a value corresponding to the payout number from this bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S27, it is determined whether either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. More specifically, it is determined whether any of the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, or the BB2 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S28, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 48 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S30. In the bonus end check process, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) exceeds the number of games that can be played (2 in the embodiment), the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state is the number of times that the winning can be won (2 in the embodiment) And the bonus end number counter has become 0 or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is terminated.

  In step S29, a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S30. In the bonus operation check process, when the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the operation of BB is started, and when the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the transition to the RB gaming state is performed. Do.

  In step S30, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is Replay 1 or Replay 2, a process of setting (automatically inserting) the same number as the inserted number for the current game in the automatic insertion counter is performed. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  The bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 34, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB2 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In this process, a process for updating the RB2 operating flag to ON is performed. Then, “2” is stored in the possible game number counter, and “2” is stored in the possible winning number counter.

  By performing these steps S31 to S33, if either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the condition for updating the RB2 operating flag to off is satisfied, and the RB2 operating flag Even if is updated to OFF, the RB2 operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  With reference to FIGS. 37 and 38, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 7) (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, an internal lottery table changing process described with reference to FIG. 39 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, "35" is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the internal lottery table determined in steps S41 and S42 is referred to obtain a lower limit value (L) corresponding to the setting and winning number, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area (RL), and the process proceeds to step S46. The random value storage area is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55 in FIG. 38, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S47. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S47, the internal lottery table determined in steps S41 and S42 is referred to obtain an upper limit value (U) corresponding to the setting and winning number, and the process proceeds to step S48. In step S48, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random number value (R) stored in the random value storage area (R-U), and the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S49, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S50. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number is equal to the upper limit (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit (R ≠ U). ).

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S55 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S51, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area, and the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, referring to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11), the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 19) determined in step S52 is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S54. Thereby, the information about the type of the winning combination can be stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  In step S54, a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data is obtained, and a logical sum of the logical combination with the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area ((3) in FIG. 19). Move. As a result, information on the type of bonus won can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00001111”.

  In step S55 of FIG. 38, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area ((1) of FIG. 19), and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of determinations as to whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 35. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the number of times of the determination is less than 35 times.

  In step S58, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, internal winning combination 1 and internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the logical sum of the determined internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S60. In step S60, a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S61. Thereby, the information about the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S61, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. Thereby, when the random number R does not belong to any numerical range of the internal lottery table and Steps S51 to S54 in FIG. 37 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Will be.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S72, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT1 operating internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. In step S74, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 operating internal lottery table ((2) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the RT game number counter (main) update process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S83. In step S82, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S83, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S86, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S87, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S87, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the internal lottery result information stored in the internal lottery result information storage area in the register (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In step S92, a numerical value is determined based on the internal lottery result information, the numerical value is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S93. In this process, for example, when the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to BB1 + replay 1, 0 is stored in the stop selection counter, and the internal lottery result information is information corresponding to BB + replay 1 + replay 2. In this case, a process of storing 2 in the stop select counter is performed.

  In step S93, referring to the reel stop initial determination table (FIGS. 14 and 15), a stop table corresponding to the stored stop select counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, the rotating identifier is stored in all symbol storage areas (FIG. 20), and the process proceeds to step S95. In this process, a process of updating all the bits in all the symbol storage areas to “1” is performed. In step S95, the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In this process, prior to starting the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. Processing is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the expected display combination storing process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid as the number of display combination searches (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In this process, for example, when this process is performed from the reel stop initial setting process described above, “3” is set as the number of display combination searches.

  In step S102, the leading address of the expected display combination storing area 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S103. In this process, the head address of the symbol position “0” in the expected display combination storing area 1 is set. In step S103, “0” is set as a symbol position in a predetermined storage area of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating are searched from the right side based on the display combination search count, determined as search target reels, and the process proceeds to step S105. Specifically, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that have been rotated for the number of display combination searches are searched from the right side, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are searched last are determined as search target reels. That is, among the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R located on the left side are determined as search target reels. For example, when the number of display combination searches is “3”, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are searched in the order of the right reel 3R, the middle reel 3C, and the left reel 3L, and the left reel 3L is the search target reel. As determined.

  In step S105, the symbol storage area (FIG. 20) is updated based on the search target reel and the symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S106. In this process, a process for storing in the symbol storage area information related to the symbol type of the symbol position adjacent to the top and bottom of the symbol position based on the reel to be searched, the symbol position, and the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 6).

  In step S106, a display combination retrieval process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107. In this process, based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table that are updated for each symbol position, an expected display combination, that is, a symbol combination that may be displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is searched. Processing is performed.

  In step S107, the expected display combination status acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. In this process, basically, a priority pull-in status is determined for each symbol position based on the display combination predicted in step S106, and the result is stored in the expected display combination storage area.

  In step S108, the display combination storing area is cleared, the symbol position value is incremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol position is “21”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S110, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S110, 1 is subtracted from the number of display combination searches, and the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is zero. When this determination is YES, the following process is performed according to the referenced process. That is, when the expected display combination storing process is referred to in the reel stop initial setting process, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S11 in FIG. 34 and predicts the expected display combination in the stop control process (FIG. 45 described later). When the storage process is referred to, the process of step S161 in FIG. 45 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, when the determination in step S111 is no, the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the display combination expected storage area address is updated, the rotating identifier “11111111” is stored in all the symbol storage areas, and the process proceeds to step S113. The expected display combination storage area is updated in the order of the expected display combination storage area 1, the expected display combination storage area 2, and the expected display combination storage area 3.

  In step S113, the symbol storage area is updated based on the stop control position, and the process proceeds to step S103. In this process, when there is a reel for which stop control has been performed, a process for updating the symbol storage area is performed based on the position of the symbol on the center line 8c of the reel and the symbol arrangement table.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In this process, an address corresponding to the top line 8b is set, and “4” is acquired as the initial value of the valid line counter. In step S122, the top address of the symbol combination table (FIG. 12) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S123. By this processing, the CPU 31 can refer to the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 and the data on the number of payouts. Further, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table (step S128 described later), in order of BB2, RB1, RB2, Replay 1, Replay 2, bomb, plum, cherry 1, cherry 2, and special small part. Each data can be referred to.

  In step S123, the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas are compared, and the process proceeds to step S124. In this process, the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is compared with the symbol combination corresponding to the current address of the symbol combination table.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not they match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S128, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the display combination is determined, the logical sum of the data of the display combination and the data stored in the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S126. In this process, the display combination corresponding to the symbol combination is determined with reference to the symbol combination table based on the information of the three symbol combinations in the symbol storage area compared in step S123, and the display combination is determined. The logical sum of the data stored in the display combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S127, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S128. In this process, the process of storing the value of the payout number corresponding to the display combination determined in step S125 in the payout number counter is performed. The payout number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 in order to count the number of medals to be paid out in the medal payout process in step S25 of FIG.

  In step S128, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S129. In this process, when all the symbol combinations have been checked, a process for updating to the end code is performed.

  In step S129, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S123.

  By the processing in step S129, the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas on the display line corresponding to the current effective line counter value are compared with all the symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table. It is possible to determine whether it has been broken. When the current valid line counter value is “4”, the display line corresponding to the valid line counter value is the top line 8b, and when the current valid line counter value is “3”, this valid line counter value is “3”. The display line corresponding to the value of the line counter is the center line 8c. When the current effective line counter value is “2”, the display line corresponding to the effective line counter value is the bottom line 8d, and when the current effective line counter value is “1”, The display line corresponding to the value of the effective line counter is the cross-up line 8a. When the current effective line counter value is “0”, the display line corresponding to the effective line counter value is the cross-down line 8e.

  In step S130, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the following process is performed according to the referenced process. That is, when the display combination search process is performed in the process of step S16 of FIG. 34, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S17 of FIG. 35 and displays the display combination in the expected display combination storage process (FIG. 42). When the role search process is referred to, the process of step S107 in FIG. 42 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the determination in step S130 is no, the process moves to step S131.

  By the process of step S130, all comparisons between the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas on the display line corresponding to the current effective line counter value and all the symbol combinations stored in the symbol combination table are performed. It is possible to determine whether or not it was performed on the active line. If it is determined that the process has been performed for all active lines, the display combination search process can be terminated.

  In step S131, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the head address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process proceeds to step S122. In the process of step S131, when the value of the effective line counter is “4” and the head address of the symbol storage area is an address corresponding to the top line 8b, the value of the effective line counter is updated to “3”. Then, a process of updating the head address of the symbol storage area to an address corresponding to the center line 8c is performed. When the value of the effective line counter is “3” and the head address of the symbol storage area is an address corresponding to the center line 8c, the value of the effective line counter is updated to “2”, and the symbol storage area Is updated to an address corresponding to the bottom line 8d. When the value of the effective line counter is “2” and the top address of the symbol storage area is an address corresponding to the bottom line 8d, the value of the effective line counter is updated to “1”, and the symbol storage area Is updated to an address corresponding to the cross-up line 8a. If the value of the effective line counter is “1” and the head address of the symbol storage area is an address corresponding to the cross-up line 8a, the value of the effective line counter is updated to “0” and the symbol is stored. Processing for updating the head address of the area to an address corresponding to the cross-down line 8e is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 44, the expected display combination status acquisition process will be described. This process is performed in order to acquire the priority pull-in status.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the display combination includes a cherry (either red cherry or black cherry) (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S142, the bit relating to the cherry of the display combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S143. In this process, when the search target reel is not the left reel 3L or when the display combination does not include a cherry, a process of updating bit 4 and bit 5 of the display combination 2 storage area to “0” is performed.

  In step S143, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination (that is, each internal winning combination storage area) and the display combination (that is, each display winning combination storage area) is obtained, and the logical product of the result and the display combination is obtained. Then, the process proceeds to step S144. With this process, it is possible to determine whether or not there is an ON bit only in the display combination storage area. From this, it is determined whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current symbol position is It is possible to determine whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  In step S144, it is determined whether or not all the bits relating to the payout of medals are “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S147, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S145. In this process, a process of determining whether or not all of the bits 2 to 7 in the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area are “0” is performed.

  In step S145, it is determined whether or not the bit related to cherry is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S148. In this process, a process of determining whether or not either bit 4 or bit 5 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area is “1” is performed.

  In step S146, 80H is determined as the priority pull-in status, and the process proceeds to step S156. “80H” is represented by a hexadecimal number, but is represented by “10000000” in a binary number. That is, in this process, a process of determining “10000000” indicating stop prohibition as the priority pull-in status is performed. With this process, when the predicted display combination is not included in the internal winning combination, it is possible to prevent the symbol combination corresponding to this display combination from being displayed along the active line.

  In step S147, it is determined whether or not all of the bits related to replay and bonus operations are “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S149, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148. In this process, all the bits 0 to 3 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the display winning combination 1 storage area and all of bits 0 and 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display winning combination 2 storage area are “0”. Processing for determining whether or not there is is performed.

  In step S148, it is determined whether or not the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid is “1”, that is, whether or not the stop operation is after the second stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S149.

  In step S149, the pull-in priority table (FIG. 18) is set, and the process proceeds to step S150. In step S150, "5" is set as the number of checks, "1" is set as the initial priority value, and the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S151, the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the current priority order, the internal winning combination, and the display combination is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S152. In step S152, it is determined whether or not the logical product obtained in step S151 is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S153. As a result of this processing, one of the display combinations corresponding to the data stored in the display combination storage area becomes an internal winning combination corresponding to the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the internal winning combination corresponding to the drawn-in data. Whether it is included or not can be determined. Specifically, it can be determined that it is included by determining NO in this process, and it can be determined that it is not included by determining YES.

  In step S153, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the current priority order is acquired, the logical sum with the priority pull-in status already acquired is taken, and the process proceeds to step S154. The initial value of the priority pull-in status is “0”.

  In step S154, “1” is subtracted from the number of checks, “1” is added to the priority, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S151. In step S156, the priority pull-in status is stored in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the current symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S108 in FIG.

  In this way, by performing the expected display combination status acquisition process with reference to the pull-in priority table (FIG. 18), the pull-in data corresponding to the priorities for all priorities in ascending order from the priority “1” It is possible to determine whether or not the operation result of the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area is “0”. When it is determined that the calculation result is not “0”, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the current priority order can be acquired, and the logical sum with the priority pull-in status already acquired can be obtained. .

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S161). In this process, a process is performed to determine whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S162, and if NO, the process moves to step S161.

  Here, the “effective stop button flag” refers to information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, and the stop button 7L. , 7C, and 7R are provided in correspondence with each of them. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is on. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is off.

  In the embodiment, if NO is determined in the process of step S161, the process of step S161 is repeated. However, in the case of performing so-called automatic stop, a predetermined value is set after the start switch 6S is turned on. You may make it discriminate | determine whether time (for example, 30 second) passed.

  In step S162, the corresponding stop button, that is, the stop button that has been pressed among the effective stop buttons is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S163. In this process, a process of updating the valid stop button flag from on to off is performed, and by this process, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R once performed can be invalidated thereafter. .

  In step S163, “5” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and the type of stop button, and the process proceeds to step S165. The “symbol counter” is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, and the symbol corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. Based on the position, the code number of the symbol positioned on the center line 8c can be identified. It can be said that the value of the symbol counter when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed is equal to the stop start position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding reel”). Therefore, by performing this process, it is possible to extract the number of sliding pieces of the corresponding reel with reference to the stop table set in the process of step S93 in FIG.

  In step S165, a priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S166. In this processing, based on the priority pull-in status determined for each symbol position of the corresponding reel and the search order table (FIG. 17), the symbols within the range from the symbol of the stop start position of the corresponding reel to the maximum number of sliding symbols. The design with the highest priority is determined among the symbols so far, and the process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed based on this symbol.

  In step S166, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, the symbol storage area is updated based on the stop control position, and the process proceeds to step S168. In this process, a process of storing the identifier of the symbol displayed on the active line for the reel in all the symbol storage areas is performed.

  In step S168, it is determined whether there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. In this process, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S169, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S169, the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 42) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161. In this process, among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a process of determining a priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” for the rotating reels excluding the already stopped reels. Done. In step S170, an all reels stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG.

  The priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 selects the expected display combination storing area according to the pressed stop button (step S171), and proceeds to step S172. By this process, the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the reel can be selected.

  In step S172, a priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is selected from the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S173. In step S173, the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibition”, determined as display combination expectation data, and the process proceeds to step S174. By performing the processing of step S172 and step S173, for example, when the symbol position when the stop operation is performed in the expected display combination storage area is “0” (that is, the symbol counter is “0”), Compare the priority pull-in status stored in the area corresponding to this symbol position to the priority pull-in status stored in the area corresponding to symbol position “4”, and search for the highest priority pull-in status excluding “stop prohibited” This status can be determined as the expected display combination data.

  In step S174, the search order table (FIG. 17) is set, “1” is set as the initial value of the search order, and the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table (step S164 in FIG. 45), and the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter is added by the number of sliding frames to obtain the priority pull-in status, and the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, it is determined whether or not the priority pull-in status acquired in step S176 is “stop prohibited”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S181, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S178, it is determined whether or not the priority pull-in status acquired in the process of step S176 is the same as the expected display combination data. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184 of FIG. 47, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding pieces has been saved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S181, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S180. In step S180, the number of sliding pieces is saved, and the process proceeds to step S181. In step S181, “1” is subtracted from the number of checks, “1” is added to the search order, and the flow proceeds to step S182 in FIG.

  In step S182 of FIG. 47, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S183, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S175 in FIG. In step S183, the number of retracted sliding pieces is restored, and the process proceeds to step S184. In step S184, the stop control position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S166 in FIG. In this process, a process of determining the symbol position when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate by the determined number of sliding pieces as the stop control position is performed.

  The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S191). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S199.

  In step S192, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S193, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S197. In the embodiment, the condition for the bonus operation is that BB or RB is established as a display combination in the general gaming state. By performing the process of step S192, it is possible to determine whether the condition for the bonus operation is establishment of BB or establishment of RB. More specifically, if the bonus operation condition is BB, YES is determined in step S192. In this case, the process of step S193-step S196 is performed, and the process of step S197-step S205 is not performed. On the other hand, if the bonus activation condition is RB, NO is determined in step S192. In this case, the process of step S197 to step S205 is performed, and the process of step S193 to step S196 is not performed.

  In step S193, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S194, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S197. In step S194, a gaming state change command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S195. The game state change command includes information on the game state related to the change and information on an RB operating flag that is on.

  Here, the process of step S194 is performed when the operation of BB is terminated. Of the RB1 operating flag and the RB2 operating flag, the flag that is set when the BB is operating is the RB2 operating flag. That is, when the process of step S194 is performed, the operating flag that is on is the RB2 operating flag. Therefore, the gaming state change command transmitted in the process of step S194 includes gaming state information related to the change and information that the RB operating flag that is on is the RB2 operating flag.

  In step S195, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S196. As described above, when this process is performed, the flag that is on is the RB2 operating flag, so in the process of step S195, the RB2 operating flag is cleared, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared, etc. Is done.

  In step S196, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In this process, among the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag, the set operating flag is cleared and the bonus end number counter is cleared.

  In step S197, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S198. In step S198, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S201, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S199.

  In step S199, the game possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S200. In step S200, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S201, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the RB1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S202, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S204. By performing the process of step S201, it is possible to determine whether the condition for the bonus operation is establishment of RB1 or establishment of RB2. More specifically, if the condition for the bonus operation is RB1, YES is determined in step S201. In this case, the process of step S202 and step S203 is performed. On the other hand, if the condition for the bonus operation is RB2, NO is determined in step S201. In this case, the process of step S202 and step S203 is not performed.

  In step S202, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 100, and the process proceeds to step S204. By performing the processing of these steps S202 and S203, only when the bonus operation is performed by establishing RB1 as a display combination, RT1 is set for 100 unit games only on the condition that the bonus ends. Can be operated. In other words, when the bonus operation is performed by establishing RB2 or BB as the display combination, RT1 does not operate even if the bonus ends.

  In step S204, a gaming state change command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S205. As described above, the gaming state change command includes information on the gaming state related to the change and information on the RB operating flag that is on. In the embodiment, when YES is determined in the step S201, the gaming state change command transmitted in the process of the step S204 includes the gaming state information related to the change and the RB operating flag that is on is the RB1 operating flag. Information is included. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S201, the gaming state change command transmitted in the process of step S204 includes the gaming state information related to the change and the RB operating flag that is on is the RB2 operating flag. Information is included.

  In step S205, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In this process, the RB1 operating flag or the RB2 operating flag is cleared, the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared, and the like.

  With reference to FIGS. 49 and 50, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S211). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S213. In step S212, BB1 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S219. In the processing at the time of BB1 operation, processing for updating the BB1 operating flag to ON and setting 460 to the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S213, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S214, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S215. In step S214, BB2 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S219. In the processing at the time of BB2 operation, processing for updating the BB2 operating flag to ON and setting 460 to the bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S216, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S217. In step S216, RB1 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S219. In the process at the time of RB1 operation, a process is performed in which the RB1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter are set to 2, respectively.

  In step S217, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S218, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In step S218, RB2 operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S219. In the RB2 operation process, a process is performed in which the RB2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter are set to 2, respectively.

  In step S219, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S220. In step S220, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S221 in FIG.

  In step S221 in FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S224. In step S222, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S223. In step S223, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG.

  In step S224, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S225, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. In step S225, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S226. In step S226, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG.

  By performing the processing from step S221 to step S226, the bonus operation can be set as the RT operation end condition.

  With reference to FIG. 51, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S231), and proceeds to step S232. In this process, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S due to the pressing operation of the start lever 6 is confirmed. In step S232, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S234. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of the reel is performed. In step S234, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S235. In step S235, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S236. In step S236, a timer management process is performed and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

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

  With reference to FIG. 52, the sub-control processing will be described.

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. Sub-control processing is sequentially executed based on the occurrence of this interrupt.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S241), and proceeds to step S242. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S242, a command input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243.

  In step S243, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S244. In step S244, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 63 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S245. In step S245, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S246, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S246, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the flow proceeds to step S247. In step S247, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S241.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S251). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S252, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S243 in FIG. In step S252, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S253.

  In step S253, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S254, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S255. In step S254, a game start command process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262.

  In step S255, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S256, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S257. In step S256, RT game number counter (sub) setting / updating processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S262.

  In step S257, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 09H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a gaming state change command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S258, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S259. In step S258, the type of the RB operating flag that is on is determined. If this flag is the RB1 operating flag, 100 is set in the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. Then, the process proceeds to step S262. The type of the RB operating flag that is on is determined based on information included in the transmitted gaming state change command.

  In step S259, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0DH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a bonus start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S261. In step S260, it is determined whether either the RT game number counter (sub) or the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 1 or more. If it is determined that it is 1 or more, 1 or more counters are set. Update to 0, then go to step S262.

  In step S261, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262. In step S262, the unprocessed command is set to have been processed, and the process proceeds to step S243 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 54 and FIG. 55, the game start command process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuous effect group identifier is 2 (follow-up effect) (step S271). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S272, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S276. In step S272, the value of the RT game number counter (sub) and the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display are each subtracted by 1, and the subtracted values are set in the respective counters. Then, the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, referring to the MAP table (FIG. 31), the corresponding number set in the work RAM 84 in the process of step S354 of FIG. 61 described later, and the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display set in the process of step S272 Based on the above, the enemy state parameter is updated and set, and the process proceeds to step S274.

  In step S274, it is determined whether or not the enemy state parameter is 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S275, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S279. In step S275, the continuous performance group identifier is updated to 3, and the process proceeds to step S279.

  In step S276, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S277, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S286 in FIG. In step S277, the enemy state parameter update table (FIG. 25) is referred to, the enemy state parameter is updated and set based on the current enemy state parameter and the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S278.

  In step S278, the value of the RT game number counter (sub) and the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display are each decremented by 1, and the subtracted values are set in the respective counters. Then, the process proceeds to step S279 in FIG. .

  In step S279 of FIG. 55, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S286, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S280. In step S280, it is determined whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S281, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S283.

  In step S281, it is determined whether or not the extended RT flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S282, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S283. In step S282, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is set to 50, the extended RT flag is updated to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  Here, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed and the extended RT flag is set to ON (the processing of step S365 is determined by determining YES in the processing of step S361 and step S364 of FIG. 62 described later). Even if the RT game number counter (sub) is updated to 150 by the operation of RT2, the numerical value of the liquid crystal RT game number counter is (even if the process of step S363 in FIG. 62 described later is performed) does not change. As a result, there is a case where only the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display becomes 0 first even though the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is a positive number. The processing from step S279 to step S281 is processing for determining whether or not such a case has occurred. In step S282, the RT game number counter (sub) is set on the condition that such a case occurs. Regardless of the value shown, this is a process for updating the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display from 0 to 50.

  In step S283, liquid crystal display RT game number counter adjustment processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S284. In step S284, it is determined whether the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8 or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S285, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S285, continuous effect group lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. 60 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  In step S286, it is determined whether or not BB or RB is in operation. More specifically, it is determined whether any of BB1, BB2, RB1, or RB2 is in operation. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S287, and if NO, the process moves to a step S262 in FIG.

  In step S287, effect data determination processing during BB or RB operation is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In this processing, processing for determining effect data is performed based on the type of bonus that is in operation. In step S288, other effects-related processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In this process, a process for determining effect data based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the like is performed.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter adjustment process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 20 or more (step S291). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S292, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S284 in FIG.

  In step S292, it is determined whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite identifier is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S293, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S295. By performing this determination, it is possible to determine whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting table (FIG. 26) has been referred to.

  In step S293, it is determined whether the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 11 or more and 20 or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S294, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S284 in FIG. In step S294, a liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S284 in FIG. In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to refer to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table (FIG. 26). The process of updating to 1 is performed.

  In step S295, a liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S296. In this process, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table (FIG. 27) is referred to, and the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter are compared. A process of updating the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display is performed based on the difference.

  In step S296, it is determined whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S297, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S284 in FIG. In step S297, a liquid crystal display RT game number counter reset process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S284 in FIG.

  By performing the processing of step S296 and step S297, after the transition from RT1 to RT2, the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display becomes 0, and the sub control circuit 72 causes the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display. If the addition value is 0 as a result of referring to the addition table (FIG. 27), the liquid crystal display RT game number counter resetting table (FIG. 28) is referred to, and the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is set. It can be positive again. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to obtain a feeling that the operation of RT is repeated.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewriting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the last digit of the RT game number counter (sub) is 0 (step S301). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S302, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S284 in FIG. In step S302, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite identifier is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, with reference to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter rewrite table (FIG. 26), the rewrite value corresponding to the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is set in the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. The process moves to step S284.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 calculates the difference between the RT game number counter (sub) and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter addition table (FIG. 27) is referred to, and the addition value corresponding to the calculated value is added to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S296 in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display RT game number counter resetting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the RT game number counter reset table for liquid crystal display (FIG. 28), and sets the reset value corresponding to the value of the RT game number counter (sub) to the liquid crystal display RT game number counter. (Step S321), and the process proceeds to step S322. In step S322, the enemy state parameter is updated to 0, and the flow proceeds to step S284 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the continuous production group lottery process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuous effect group identifier is 0 (normal effect) (step S331). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S332, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S337.

  In step S332, it is determined whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8 or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S333, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. By performing the process of step S332, it is possible to perform continuous effects in several unit games immediately before the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter becomes zero. In addition, in the continuous production, the continuous production lottery table for aiming production (FIG. 30), the effect determination table for follow-up production (FIG. 33), and the like are referred to, so that the player has an internal winning combination depending on the content of the production. It can raise the expectation of being.

  In step S333, the continuous effect group lottery table (FIG. 29) is referred to, and the continuous effect group identifier is determined and set based on the enemy state parameter and the liquid crystal display RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, it is determined whether or not the continuous production group identifier is 2 (follow-up production). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S335, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S337.

  In step S335, the pursuit effect start flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S336. The follow-up effect start flag is used to determine whether or not it is the first unit game in which the follow-up effect is performed. The flag is updated to ON on the condition that the follow-up effect is started, and the first follow-up effect is performed. Updated off on condition that the unit game ends. In step S336, a follow-up effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  In step S337, it is determined whether or not the continuous performance group identifier is 3 (shooting effect). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S338, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S339. In step S338, aiming effect determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In this processing, a continuous effect identifier is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the continuous effect lottery table for aiming effect (FIG. 30), and processing for setting image data corresponding to this identifier is performed.

  In step S339, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect group identifier is 2 (follow-up effect). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S340, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S341. In step S340, a follow-up effect determination process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  In step S341, it is determined whether or not the continuous production group identifier is 1 (battle battle production). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S342, and if NO, the process moves to a step S262 in FIG. In step S342, battle battle effect determination processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In this process, effect data is determined with reference to a battle effect effect continuous effect lottery table (not shown).

  With reference to FIG. 61, the follow-up effect determination process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 1 (step S351). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S352, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S353. In step S352, the effect lottery for the follow-up effect is performed, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In this process, the effect data for the final pursuit effect is determined and set by referring to the lottery table for the final effect of the pursuit effect (not shown).

  In step S353, it is determined whether or not a follow-up effect start flag is on. By this determination, it is possible to determine whether or not it is the first unit game in which the pursuit effect is performed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S354, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S356. In step S354, with reference to the MAP table (FIG. 31) and the corresponding number determination table (FIG. 32), the corresponding number is determined and set based on the liquid crystal display RT game number counter, the enemy state parameter, and the internal winning combination. Then, the process proceeds to step S355.

  In step S355, the pursuit effect start flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S356. In step S356, the MAP table is referred to acquire the enemy state parameter to be transferred next, and the process proceeds to step S357. In this process, one numerical value determined by referring to the MAP table based on the corresponding number determined in the process of step S354 and a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the liquid crystal display RT game number counter actually shown. To get. For example, when the corresponding number determined in the process of step S354 is 1 and the value of the actually displayed liquid crystal display RT game number counter is 8, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the next enemy state parameter to be transferred. 1 is acquired.

  In step S357, referring to the effect determination table for pursuit effect (FIG. 33), an effect identifier is determined and set based on the difference between the current enemy condition parameter and the acquired enemy condition parameter, and the process proceeds to step S358.

  In step S358, it is determined whether the enemy state parameter is 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S359, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S359, the continuous performance group identifier is updated to 3, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. Through the processing in step S358 and step S359, the continuous performance group identifier can be updated from 2 (following effect) to 3 (target shooting effect) on condition that the value of the enemy state parameter becomes “6”.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 2 (step S361). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S362, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S362, it is determined whether RT2 is operating. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. 53, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S363. In step S363, the RT game number counter (sub) is updated to 150, and the process proceeds to step S364.

  In step S364, it is determined whether RT1 is operating. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S365, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S366. In step S365, the extended RT flag is updated to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S366, the liquid crystal display RT game number counter is set to 150, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  By performing this RT game number counter (sub) setting / updating process, when the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed and the extended RT flag is set to ON, RT2 is activated and the RT game number counter ( Even if the sub) is updated to 150, the value of the liquid crystal RT game number counter can be kept unchanged. As a result, it is possible to cause a case where only the value of the RT game number counter for liquid crystal display first becomes 0 even though the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is a positive number.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires various effect data determined in the above-described game start command process (FIGS. 54 and 55) (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the acquired various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the process proceeds to step S245 in FIG.

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

  In the embodiment, three RT game number counters are set to 100 or 150 on the condition that RT is started, and 1 is subtracted for each unit game until the set value becomes 0. It is not limited to this. For example, three RT game number counters may be set to 0 on the condition that RT starts, and 1 may be added for each unit game until the set value reaches 100 or 150.

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

  In this case, in the embodiment, the end of RB due to the establishment of RB1 as the display combination is set as a condition for RT1 to operate, but the end of MB may be set as a condition for RT1 to operate. In this case, the condition for operating the MB is that a predetermined symbol combination is established as a display combination, and the condition for ending is preferably a payout of 16 medals. Note that the condition for operating RT1 may be the end of CG or SCG.

  In the embodiment, two types of RT are provided, and the transition from the general gaming state to the RT1 operation and the RT2 operation provides a feeling as if the replay time is added, It is not limited to. For example, three or more types of RT may be provided, and the replay time may be shifted in more stages.

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

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

Claims (3)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means;
In accordance with the game start command signal, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations including replay,
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means,
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in accordance with a player's operation;
Based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
The predetermined game value information is provided on the condition that the display control of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed by the symbol display unit. Automatic storage means for storing in the game value information storage means;
When the first start condition is satisfied, the replay is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determination means with a high probability from this time until the first end condition that the first number of unit games are performed. First replay time actuating means for actuating the replay time;
A second replay time actuating means for actuating the replay time from the time when the second start condition is satisfied until the second end condition that the second number of unit games are performed;
A first counter provided for counting the number of unit games in which the replay time is performed;
A second counter provided for displaying the number of unit games in which the replay time is performed;
Effect control means for controlling the effect so as to display the number of times indicated by the second counter;
Production means for producing an effect based on the control by the production control means;
A gaming machine comprising
The first counter is
When the first start condition is satisfied, the number of unit games is counted from this time until the first end condition is satisfied,
When the second start condition is satisfied, the number of unit games is counted from this time until the second end condition is satisfied,
The second counter is
When the first start condition is satisfied, the number of unit games is counted from this time until the first end condition is satisfied,
When the second start condition is satisfied, but not between the first start condition and the first end condition, the second start condition is satisfied until the second end condition is satisfied. During the period, the number of unit games is counted, and when the first start condition is satisfied and until the first end condition is satisfied, the unit game is continued until the first end condition is satisfied. Count the number of times
The gaming machine is
Rewrite value determining means for determining a rewrite value based on the number of times counted by the first counter on the condition that the number of times counted by the second counter is a predetermined number of times;
Rewriting means for rewriting the number of times counted by the second counter to the rewritten value determined by the rewritten value determining means;
A gaming machine, further comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An addition value determining means for determining an addition value based on the magnitude of the difference on the condition that the difference between the number of times counted by the first counter and the number of times counted by the second counter is a specific number of times;
Adding means for adding the addition value determined by the addition value determining means to the number of times counted by the second counter;
A gaming machine, further comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
On condition that the second counter has counted the number of unit games until the first end condition is satisfied by satisfying the first start condition and then satisfying the second start condition. Reset value determining means for determining a reset value based on the number of times counted by the first counter;
Resetting means for setting the number of times counted by the second counter to the reset value determined by the reset value determining means;
A gaming machine, further comprising:

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