JP2013048944A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having diversified game performance after oscillation of probability of deciding a replay winning combination as an internally drawn winning combination, and increasing the game entertainment.SOLUTION: The game machine (1) has a sub CPU (81), and the sub CPU notifies of evasion from a low RT status in a chance zone (CZ) or special chance zone (SCZ), when an AT game counter has a count of 1 or more. The sub CPU (81) decides one AT lottery status from among a plurality of AT lottery status having different expectation values according to the value added to the AT game counter, based on a symbol combination displayed when a game is shifted to a high RT status, a mode drawn in a lottery when a bonus is decided as the internally drawn winning combination, and a status before the game is shifted (CZ or SCZ status), when the game is shifted from the CZ or SCZ status to a high RT status having a high probability of deciding the replay winning combination as the internally drawn winning combination.

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 become a predetermined 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 the symbols of each reel appearing in the display window become a combination corresponding to a special role (special symbol), a game that has better conditions than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without finishing one coin payout. It becomes a state. 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”).

  Also, in the current mainstream model, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is established. Indicates that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal random determination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination can be stopped on 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, in a situation where the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the specific winning combination (for example, replay) is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, On the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to cherry is displayed, the first internal winning combination determination information is the second internal winning combination determination information in which the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination with a second probability different from the first probability. There is known a gaming machine that switches to (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player performs a stop operation so that the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry is displayed or not displayed, so that the player can change the probability that the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2006-204875 A

  However, in the gaming machines as described above, since the chance of the probability change that the specific role is determined as the internal winning combination is monotonous, the gameability after the probability change is monotonous, and the game There was a risk that the interest would decline.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can diversify the gameability after the probability is changed and can improve the interest of the game.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  That is, according to the present invention, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols will be determined in advance. Internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and a specific combination (for example, a replay (small combination / replay data pointer “9” described later) )) Has a high probability of being determined as an internal winning combination (for example, an RT2 / 3 gaming state internal lottery table described later), and the probability that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination is Second internal winning combination determination information (for example, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table described later) lower than the first internal winning combination determination information, and the probability that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination Third internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) lower than 1 internal winning combination determination information and higher than the second internal winning combination determination information, and the specific combination as an internal winning combination Internal winning combination determining information storage means (for example, a plurality of internal winning combination determining information including the fourth internal winning combination determining information (for example, an RT4 gaming state internal lottery table described later) having the lowest probability of being determined) A main ROM 32 (described later), a main control circuit 71 (described later), switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information (for example, a game state flag described later, a main CPU 31 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and a unit game Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying the start condition (example) For example, a means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a stop command signal (for example, a symbol that will be described later) instructing to stop the symbol that is variably displayed on the symbol display means in response to a stop operation signal Stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) and the stop command signal are output. In response, symbol stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later) The symbol change display is stopped by the later-described main control circuit 71) and the symbol stop control means, and the symbol display means has a special role (for example, BB1 to BB3, M described later). B) Special game state that activates a special game state (for example, RB game state described later) that gives more game media than other game states on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to B) is stopped and displayed The first internal winning combination determination information or the second internal winning combination determination information by operating means (for example, means for performing processing at the time of BB operation described later, main CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the switching means. Game number counting means (for example, an RT game number counter described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a sub control circuit 72 described later) for counting the number of unit games since the time of switching to The means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information on the condition that the operation of the special gaming state by the special gaming state operating means is completed (for example, B After completion, when CZ (transition to the RT1 gaming state) and switching the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information, if the specific number of times is counted by the game number counting means, The winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information (for example, when 20 games have passed in high RT (RT2 / 3 gaming state), the game shifts to SCZ (general gaming state)), and the internal winning combination determination information When the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information (for example, CZ When 33 games have passed, the process proceeds to SCZ), and a first special symbol combination (for example, RT action symbol 1 described later) composed of a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the symbol display hand. When the display is stopped, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information (for example, the transition from CZ to high RT (3)), and the internal winning combination determination information is changed to the third internal winning combination determination information. When switching to the internal winning combination determination information, the first special symbol combination (for example, RT operation symbol 1 described later) composed of the predetermined symbol combination or the second special symbol composed of a specific symbol combination When a symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to special replays 1 to 3 described later) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information (for example, , SCZ shifts to high RT (3 check) or high RT (rep)), and the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information. At this time, the internal winning combination determining means determines a predetermined combination (for example, a single cherry (described later, small pointer / replay data pointers “5” to “7”)) as an internal winning combination and corresponds to the predetermined combination. When a special symbol combination (for example, RT operation symbol 2 described later) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the fourth internal winning combination determination information (for example, CZ or SCZ). To the low RT (RT4 gaming state)), the right to be notified that the predetermined winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means (for example, AT game number counter addition value described later) The predetermined role is the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the notice right granting means. That the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the notifying means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72 described later) for notifying that it has been determined (for example, an assist notification described later) and the internal winning combination determining means. A plurality of modes (for example, a high-accuracy mode, which will be described later, a later-described high accuracy mode, which will be described later), which have different conditions for determining a notification lottery state (for example, an AT lottery mode, which will be described later) with high expectation that the right is granted by the notification right granting unit Mode determining means (for example, means for performing a lottery process for bonus winning, which will be described later, sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later), and the first special symbol combination or the second special symbol combination. Is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol display hand is displayed when the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means. Based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed, the mode determined by the mode determining means, and the internal winning combination determination information before being switched to the first internal winning combination determining information by the switching means (for example, described later) A plurality of notification lottery states (for example, an ultra-high probability described later, a high probability described later, and a low probability described later) having different expectation levels to which the right is granted, based on the operating RT type, mode, and RT state before transition) ) To 1 notification lottery state (for example, a high RT operation AT lottery state lottery table, which will be described later, a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later), and the lottery state determination unit, When the internal winning combination determination information before switching to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means is the second internal winning combination determination information, the third internal winning combination determination information. It is easier to determine the notification lottery state having a higher expectation than when it is information, and the notification right granting unit switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information. The gaming machine is characterized in that the right is granted based on the notification lottery state determined by the lottery state determination means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the switching means is switching the internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information, if the first special symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the specific combination becomes the internal winning combination. The first special symbol combination or the second special symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information. Then, it is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information with a high probability that the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information. When the third special symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the specific winning combination is switched to the fourth internal winning combination determination information with the lowest probability of being determined as the internal winning combination.

  In this way, when the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information, it is advantageous for the player according to the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed. State or disadvantaged. That is, when the first special symbol combination or the second special symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, when the third special symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is disadvantageous. It becomes a state. Here, the third special symbol combination is a combination of symbols that are stopped when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the third special symbol combination is stopped and displayed at the timing when the stop command signal is output. Can be avoided.

  In this regard, the notification right granting unit has a right to notify that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination when the switching unit switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information. Granted based on the notification lottery state determined by the lottery state determination means from the plurality of notification lottery states having different expectations. The notifying unit notifies that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the reporting right granting unit.

  By doing so, the player can grasp that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and avoid the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination (that is, the third special symbol combination). can do. As a result, it is possible to avoid switching to the third internal winning combination determination information that is disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a disadvantageous state for the player by giving the right to be notified by the notification right granting means, and as a result, advantageous states are chained, and the interest of the game is improved. .

  Here, the lottery state determination means, when switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means, the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed, the mode determined by the mode determination means, and the first internal winning combination determination One notification lottery state is determined from a plurality of notification lottery states with different degrees of expectation to which rights are granted based on the internal winning combination determination information before switching to information.

  In this way, not only the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state and the mode determined when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, but also the internal winning combination determination information before switching is displayed in the second internal winning combination. Depending on whether it is combination determination information or third internal winning combination determination information, the probability that the notification lottery state is determined can be varied, and as a result, the expectation that the right is granted by the notification right granting means The degree can be varied. Therefore, diversify the playability after the probability of the specific winning combination being determined as an internal winning combination is changed based on the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, the mode, and the internal winning combination determining information before switching. be able to. Here, even if the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is the first special symbol combination or the second special symbol combination, the internal winning combination determining information to be switched is the same first internal winning combination. It is decision information. Therefore, without increasing the internal winning combination determination information unnecessarily, it is possible to diversify the gameability after the probability that a specific role is determined as an internal winning combination is changed, and to improve the interest of the game Can do. In addition, there is a high probability that the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the order of the first internal winning combination determination information, the third internal winning combination determination information, the second internal winning combination determination information, and the fourth internal winning combination determination information. The third internal winning combination determination information is when the internal winning combination determination information before the lottery state determination means is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means is the second internal winning combination determination information. Since it is easier to determine the notification lottery state having a higher expectation than the time, the second winning combination determination information is less likely to be determined as the internal winning combination than the third internal winning combination determination information. When it is switched to the 1 internal winning combination determination information, it is easier to obtain the right to make a notification regarding the specific combination, and the third internal winning combination is determined from the second internal winning combination determination information via the first internal winning combination determination information. Decision information Rikae can be easily performed, it is possible to further improve the game of diversification.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can diversify the gameability after the probability of determining that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination and improve the interest of the game.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the display part of a liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. FIG. 3 is a development view of a part of the configuration 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 transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop control number selection table. The figure which shows a rotation stop initial setting table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a line mask data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows a stop data table. The figure which shows the specific example of a change of line data. The figure which shows a priority order table and a priority order table. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in main RAM. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in main RAM. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in main RAM. The figure which shows the various storage area provided in main RAM. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. 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 priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows a line mask data table selection process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd, 3rd stop process. The flowchart which shows a control change process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows RT action check processing. The flowchart which shows the interruption process in a main control circuit. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the list of RT state and production state. The figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table at the time of low RT operation. The figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table at the time of normal mode. The figure which shows the high probability game number initial lottery table. The figure which shows the lottery table which adds the number of high-precision games at the time of high-precision mode. The figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table at the time of bonus winning. The figure which shows the AT game number lottery table at the time of BB winning. The figure which shows the AT game number lottery table at the time of MB winning. The figure which shows AT lottery state lottery table at the time of high RT operation. The figure which shows the number of AT games at the time of high RT operation | movement, and a lottery table. The figure which shows a meter display selection table. The figure which shows a meter production lottery table. The figure which shows bonus template data. The figure which shows a special tempura sound selection table. The figure which shows a special production (battle) data table. The figure which shows a special effect (roulette) data table. The figure which shows a special effect (roulette) data table. The figure which shows a special effect (roulette) data table. The flowchart which shows the communication task between board | substrates. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. FIG. 81 is a flowchart following FIG. 80. Flowchart following FIG. 81. FIG. 83 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 82. FIG. 84 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 83. The flowchart which shows the lottery process at the time of bonus winning. The flowchart which shows the lottery process at the time of high accuracy mode transfer. The flowchart which shows a counter update process. 88 is a flowchart following on from FIG. The flowchart which shows meter production processing. The flowchart which shows a tempered sound selection process. The flowchart which shows a long press monitoring process. The flowchart which shows the lottery process at the time of high RT operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the lottery process at the time of low RT operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the special effect process at the time of display command reception. The flowchart which shows an image control task. The flowchart which shows a three-dimensional image generation process. The figure which shows the example of a display of special production (battle). The figure which shows the example of a display of special production (roulette).

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview 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.

  A liquid crystal display device 131 is provided in front of the gaming machine 1. In addition, behind the liquid crystal display device 131, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof 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 liquid crystal display device 131. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are detected by a medal sensor 10S described later and credited or bet on a game.

  On the left side of the medal slot 10, various display units 16, 18, and 19 for displaying information related to games are provided. Each of the various display units 16, 18, and 19 is configured by a 7-segment LED. The bonus information display unit 16 displays a numerical value indicating the remaining number of medals to be paid out before the bonus ends when a bonus described later is activated. When a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination to be described later is displayed along the active line, the payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals paid out corresponding to the internal winning combination. The credit display unit 19 displays the number of medals credited.

  On the left side of the various display units 16, 18, and 19, a 1-BET switch 11 and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting (BET) 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 maximum BET switch 13 has the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. Bet.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a display line that serves as a reference for determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponds to a predetermined combination based on the stopped symbol when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. It has been. For example, a symbol (for example, “red 7 (symbol 191)” to be described later) constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 to be described later) is along a position corresponding to any of the effective lines 8a to 8e. By being stopped and displayed side by side, it is determined that the symbol combination corresponds to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later).

  As the display lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction. By inserting a medal into the above-described medal insertion slot 10 or pressing down the BET switches 11 and 13, all of these five display lines are activated (the activated display lines are referred to below). Called "active line"). The effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the winning. Here, the operation of the BET switches 11 and 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 and 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A C / P switch 14 that switches a credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 4. 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 three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the player's operation, and a variable display of a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. A start lever 6 is attached so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. In the embodiment, one 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 first when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Next, the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display unit 2 includes a main effect area 251, a first sub effect area 252, a second sub effect area 253, a third sub effect area 254, a fourth sub effect area 255, by an impermeable film 211 described later in FIG. 4. And a non-effect area 271. The display unit 2 has a size of about 20 inches, for example.

  The main effect area 251 is located below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the second effect area 253 is located above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The first secondary effect area 252 is positioned in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R. The third secondary effect area 254 is located on the upper right side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the fourth secondary effect area 255 is located below the third secondary effect area 254.

  In each of the effect areas 251 to 255, various effects for increasing the interest of the game, information necessary for the player to advantageously advance the game, and the like are displayed. The display of these effects and information is not limited to those performed individually in each of the effect areas 251 to 255, but includes those performed using a plurality of effect areas.

  The main effect area 251 is an area where a main effect is performed, and an internal winning combination is notified. A three-dimensional image is displayed in the main effect area 251, and an effect is performed by displaying a character object arranged in the three-dimensional coordinate space (world coordinate space) based on the viewpoint of the virtual camera. The first sub effect area 252 is transparent during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that a part of the symbol can be visually recognized, and various effects are performed after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. . The effects performed in the main effect area 251 and the first secondary effect area 252 include effects linked to the player's operation including the stop operation.

  The second secondary effect area 253 is basically an area where an effect that is not linked to an effect performed in the main effect region 251 or a player's operation including a stop operation is performed. The third secondary effect area 254 is an area where an effect linked to the player's operation including a stop operation is performed, and is basically an area where an effect not linked to the effect performed in the main effect area 251 is performed. is there. The fourth secondary effect area 255 is an area in which a predetermined effect is performed based on the effects performed in the main effect area 251 and the state of the game.

  Therefore, the display unit 2 is provided with a main effect area 251, a first sub effect area 252, a second sub effect area 253, a third sub effect area 254, and a fourth sub effect area 255 as areas where effects and the like are displayed. In addition, a non-effect area 271 is provided as an area where no effect or the like is displayed.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and basically a part of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized. Function as a display window. In addition, various effects are displayed on the symbols displayed in the area. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged such that 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, the player can use the reels 3L, 21C, and 21R. It becomes a transmissive state so that the symbols on 3C and 3R can be visually recognized.

  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 window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and basically display the window frame of the display window that displays the symbols.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a reel panel 133, a frame 212, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, a white light source (for example, a ratio in which a specific color is not conspicuous for human eyes) Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, and a table carrier package on which an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to the terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 ) Etc. 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 reel panel 133 are made of a translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the back side of the area of the reel panel 133, an impermeable film 211 is attached.

  The frame 212 is a substantially rectangular frame and is made of an impermeable member. The frame 212 is disposed between the reel panel 133 and the liquid crystal panel 134. When viewed from the front side, the frame 212 is combined with the non-transparent film 211 disposed on the back side of the reel panel 133 in combination with the display unit 2. (See FIG. 2) are arranged so as to be divided into six regions.

  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. Or the like (that is, a member having a light guiding 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, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the above-described symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 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, 139c, and 139d. 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.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is given a code number of “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main ROM 32 (FIG. 6) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 191)”, “blue 7 (design 192)”, “BAR (design 193)”, “red cherry (design 194)”, “blue cherry ( A symbol row composed of symbols of “symbol 195)”, “peach cherry (symbol 196)”, “watermelon (symbol 197)”, “bell (symbol 198)”, and “replay (symbol 199)” is represented. ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 6 to 58, a circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, a table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and a game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  6 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 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 main CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the main CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 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 main 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 main ROM 32 stores programs executed by the main CPU 31 (FIGS. 41 to 58 described later) and fixed data (FIGS. 7 to 36 described later). Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. .

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c are output from the main CPU 31. Connected to the department. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the main CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11, 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, a payout completion signal circuit 51, a reset switch 26, and a setting key type switch 27.

  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 stop command signals (signals that command the stop of symbol fluctuations) in response to operations 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 main CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The reset switch 26 generates a signal indicating the selected set value. The setting key type switch 27 generates a signal indicating that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Here, the set value is calculated from the adjustment of the winning probability and the payout rate (the total number of medals to be paid out to the player (total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (the total number of BETs). This is an important factor related to the profits of the player and the amusement hall. The set value is determined corresponding to the probability of winning the winning combination, the payout rate associated therewith, and the like. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more likely to be able to win more medals, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted. In the present embodiment, the average value of the payout rate between setting 1, setting 4, and setting 6 is set to be 100%. Thereby, when playing a game while changing the machine discount for a specific gaming machine or a plurality of gaming machines at regular intervals or at regular intervals, management of the machine discount can be facilitated. In the embodiment, the setting values are set in three stages. However, the setting values are not limited to this, and can be set in a plurality of stages.

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

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

  A symbol table is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

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

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process based on the random number sampling, the main CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, Based on the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is won, the main 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 that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and a medal payout completion signal is input to the main CPU 31 when the counted value reaches the designated number. As a result, the main CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 8, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an MB gaming state are provided as gaming states. In addition, since it is always RB gaming state when it is in BB gaming state, the internal lottery table for BB gaming state is not provided in FIG. Hereinafter, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the RT5 gaming state is collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 43 to be described later), the probability that an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) ), And whether or not the bonus is activated. In the embodiment, the RB gaming state (BB gaming state) and the MB gaming state are in a state where the bonus is activated.

  Here, the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state are states having different probabilities that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is highest in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, next in the general gaming state, next in the RT1 gaming state, and lowest in the RT4 gaming state.

  The RT5 game state is a state having a carryover combination. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or more games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). Specifically, BB1, BB2, which will be described later, Refers to BB3 or MB. Note that BB1, BB2, or BB3 is hereinafter collectively referred to as “BB”, and BB or MB is hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus”. Therefore, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and the player has a carryover combination, the RT5 gaming state is entered (the RT5 gaming state may be referred to as “between flags”).

  The RB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state as compared to the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, in which the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each prescribed number is increased or the probability relating to winning for each prescribed number is increased. It is. The RT gaming state can continue to operate until a predetermined number of gaming results are obtained that do not exceed eight times when predetermined. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off an RB gaming state flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state. When the RB gaming state flag is on, When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RB gaming state flag to be on is that a BB gaming state flag described later is on. In this case, processing at the time of RB operation is performed (step S263 in FIG. 56 described later), “8” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The winable number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the RB gaming state flag is updated to OFF is basically the value of the possible game number counter that is set to “8” after eight unit games are performed after the RB gaming state flag is updated to ON. The combination of symbols related to winning is displayed in 8 unit games after the RB gaming state flag is updated to ON, and the value of the winning possible number counter set to “8” is It is “0” (step S240 in FIG. 54 described later). Also, when the BB gaming state flag is updated to OFF, it is updated to OFF.

  The BB game state flag is information for identifying whether or not the big bonus (BB) is activated. BB is a state in which the RB gaming state can be continuously activated, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed and ends when it is predetermined. In the state where the big bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is included in all the game states. The highest.

  The condition for updating the BB gaming state flag to ON is that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line. In this case, BB operation processing is performed (step S265 in FIG. 56 described later). In the BB operation process, “348” is set in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus operation to the player. The condition for updating the BB gaming state flag to OFF is that the value of the set bonus end number counter becomes “0” (step S233 in FIG. 54 described later).

  Here, the relationship between the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag from when the BB gaming state flag is updated to ON until it is updated to OFF will be described. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed along the active line, the BB gaming state flag corresponding to the bonus is updated to ON. The RB gaming status flag is updated to ON when the BB gaming status flag is updated to ON. When the possible game number counter becomes “0” or the possible winning number counter becomes “0”, the RB gaming state flag is updated to OFF. If the BB gaming state flag is on, the RB gaming state flag is updated to on again.

  When the condition that the BB gaming state flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB gaming state flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB gaming state flag is updated to OFF, the RB gaming state flag is turned OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB gaming state flag is on, the RB gaming state flag is updated to on.

  On the other hand, when MB is established as a display combination, the MB gaming state flag is updated to ON, the middle bonus is activated, and the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state. The MB gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, and is a state where a winning is achieved regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The MB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off an MB gaming state flag provided for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the MB gaming state flag to ON is that the symbol combination corresponding to the MB is displayed along the active line. In this case, MB operation processing is performed (step S267 in FIG. 56 described later). In the MB operation process, “104” is set in the bonus end number counter. The condition for updating the MB gaming state flag to OFF is that the value of the set bonus end number counter becomes “0” (step S235 in FIG. 54 described later).

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount by which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops (in other words, For example, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the gaming state excluding the MB gaming state is 4 frames. On the other hand, in the MB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding pieces is only one for the left reel 3L, and the maximum number of sliding pieces for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is four.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random value (so-called determination random value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  Here, various game states in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a bonus that is a carryover combination is established as a display combination in the RT5 gaming state (when a corresponding symbol combination is arranged along the active line), the bonus is activated. Specifically, when BB is established as a display combination, the BB gaming state flag is updated to ON, thereby operating the big bonus and shifting the gaming state to the BB gaming state. Then, in response to the BB gaming state flag being updated to ON, the RB gaming state flag is updated to ON, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. On the other hand, when the MB is established as a display combination, the MB gaming state flag is updated to ON, the middle bonus is activated, and the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state.

  When the bonus end number counter reaches “0” and the big bonus ends, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Similarly, when the middle bonus is ended by setting the bonus end number counter to “0”, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. Here, in the embodiment, the RT1 gaming state may be referred to as “CZ” and the general gaming state may be referred to as “SCZ”.

  In the RT1 gaming state (CZ) or the general gaming state (SCZ), when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed along the active line, the RT3 gaming state (the RT3 gaming state is “high RT ( 3)) may be called). In the RT1 gaming state (CZ) or the general gaming state (SCZ), when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 is displayed along the active line, the RT4 gaming state (note that the RT4 gaming state is “low”). May be referred to as “RT”).

  The RT action symbol 1 means that a cherry, a cherry 2, and a cherry 3 (to be described later, a small pointer / replay data pointer “8” to be described later) are determined as an internal winning combination when they are determined as an internal winning combination. This is a symbol combination displayed along the active line when 1, cherry 2, or cherry 3 is established. The case where the internal winning combination is Cherry 1, Cherry 2, and Cherry 3 is hereinafter referred to as “three overlapping cherries”.

  The RT action symbol 2 is determined as the internal winning combination of cherry 1, cherry 2 or cherry 3 (data pointers “5”, “6”, “7” described later for small roles / replays) described later) independently. In this case, the symbol combination is displayed along the effective line when Cherry 1, Cherry 2, or Cherry 3 is established as the display combination. The case where the internal winning combination is Cherry 1, Cherry 2, or Cherry 3 is hereinafter referred to as “single cherry”.

  Here, when the internal winning combination is a triple overlapping cherry, cherry 1, cherry 2, or cherry 3 is always established as a display combination. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a single cherry, cherry 1, cherry 2, or cherry 3 may not be established as a display combination depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. In such a case, the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is not displayed along the effective line.

  The RT1 gaming state (CZ) shifts to the general gaming state (SCZ) when 33 games are consumed without displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1 or the RT operation symbol 2 along the active line. From the above, the condition for shifting from the other gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (CZ) is that the big bonus ends, and the condition for shifting from the RT1 gaming state (CZ) to the other gaming state is the RT action pattern 1. Or, the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed along the active line, the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1 or the RT operation symbol 2 is not displayed along the effective line, and 33 games are digested. Alternatively, a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  The RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 games)) is a gaming state in which 20 games are continued. When the 20 games are consumed, the game moves to the general gaming state (SCZ). That is, the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)) is shifted when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed along the active line in the RT1 gaming state (CZ) or the general gaming state (SCZ). A gaming state in which 20 games are continued. From the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 check)), the game state always shifts to the general gaming state (SCZ). From the above, the condition for transitioning from another gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3)) is that the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is effective in the RT1 gaming state (CZ) or the general gaming state (SCZ). It is displayed along the line, and the condition for transitioning from the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)) to another gaming state is that 20 games are consumed or that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination It is.

  In the general gaming state (SCZ), a symbol combination corresponding to a special replay described later may be displayed along the active line. In this case, the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (note that the RT2 gaming state is “ It may be referred to as “high RT”. This RT2 gaming state (high RT (rep)) is a gaming state in which 20 games are continued, and when 20 games are consumed, the game state shifts to the general gaming state (SCZ). That is, the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)) is a gaming state that is shifted when the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line in the general gaming state (SCZ), and continues for 20 games. It is a gaming state to play. From the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)), the game state always shifts to the general gaming state (SCZ). From the above, the condition for shifting from another gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)) is that the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line in the general gaming state (SCZ). The condition for shifting from the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)) to another gaming state is that 20 games are consumed or that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  In addition, the condition for shifting from another gaming state to the general gaming state (SCZ) is basically that the middle bonus ends, the 33 games are digested in the RT1 gaming state (CZ), the RT2 gaming state (high RT ( Lip)) or 20 games in the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 games)). The condition for transitioning from the general gaming state (SCZ) to another gaming state is that the RT action symbol 1, the RT action symbol 2, or the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line, or the internal The bonus is determined as a winning role.

  As described above, once the game state is shifted to the general gaming state (SCZ), the gaming state is the general gaming state (SCZ), RT2 unless the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed along the active line. Transition is made between a gaming state (high RT (Lip)) or an RT3 gaming state (High RT (3 Cho)). These general gaming state (SCZ), RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)), or RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)) have a high probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination ( (See the winning numbers 30, 31 in FIGS. 10 and 11, which will be described later), it is possible to obtain many benefits corresponding to replay that a game can be performed without inserting medals. As a result, as long as the transition is made between the general gaming state (SCZ), the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)), or the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)), the player does not reduce medals. You can play games.

  The RT4 gaming state (low RT) is a gaming state in which 1200 games are continued, and when 1200 games are consumed, the game state shifts to a general gaming state. In addition, the general gaming state that has shifted from the RT4 gaming state (low RT) in this way is referred to as a ceiling in distinction from SCZ. In the general game state (ceiling), there may be an advantage over the case of the general game state (SCZ). Specifically, in the general gaming state (ceiling), a notification for avoiding that the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 is displayed along the active line (hereinafter, such notification is referred to as “assist notification”). However, in the general gaming state (SCZ), it is not always possible to receive such notification, which is advantageous.

  From the above, the condition for transitioning from another gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (low RT) is that the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 in the RT1 gaming state (CZ) or the general gaming state (SCZ) is along the effective line. It is displayed, and the condition for shifting from the RT4 gaming state (low RT) to another gaming state is to spend 1200 games or to determine a bonus as an internal winning combination.

  Therefore, if the game has shifted to the RT4 gaming state (low RT), it is not possible to shift from the RT4 gaming state (low RT) unless the bonus is internally won or the 1200 games are consumed.

  Here, in the RT1 gaming state (CZ) that shifts after the end of the big bonus, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively low (see winning numbers 30 and 31 in FIG. 11 described later). Therefore, for the player, in the RT1 gaming state (CZ), it is desired to shift to the general gaming state (SCZ) without shifting to the RT4 gaming state (low RT). As a result, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to the general gaming state (SCZ) advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and to improve the interest of the game.

  By the way, the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 to be shifted to the RT4 gaming state (RT1200) is the cherry 1, the cherry 2, or the cherry 3 determined independently when the internal winning combination is a single cherry. Is displayed along the active line when is established as a display combination. In other words, even if the internal winning combination is a single cherry, it is not displayed if Cherry 1, Cherry 2, or Cherry 3 is not established as a display combination.

  Here, the case where the internal winning combination is a single cherry is a case where the winning numbers 26, 27, and 28 are determined (see FIGS. 10 and 13). In the embodiment, once in 5-6 games. The winning numbers 26, 27 and 28 are determined. Then, there is a high possibility that a single cherry will be determined as an internal winning combination several times before the RT gaming state (CZ) is digested by 33 games. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state (CZ), it is not so easy to digest 33 games without displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 along the active line.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, when transitioning from the RT1 gaming state (CZ) to the general gaming state (SCZ), the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 in the RT1 gaming state (CZ) is displayed along the active line. Thus, the RT1 gaming state (CZ) can be shifted to the general gaming state (SCZ) without digesting 33 games. That is, the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed along the active line, and by transitioning to the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)), unless the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, It is possible to enter the general gaming state (SCZ).

  As a result, regarding the transition to the general gaming state (SCZ), in addition to the route of digesting 33 games in the RT1 gaming state (CZ), the RT1 gaming state (CZ) goes through the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)). Then, it is possible to provide a route for transition. In particular, when transitioning to the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)), the transition to the general gaming state (SCZ) is carried out without taking the risk of transitioning to the disadvantageous RT5 gaming state (low RT) thereafter. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the chances of fluctuation of the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. This internal lottery table is used when the main CPU 31 determines a data pointer associated with the internal winning combination.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The “winning number” refers to a number for the main CPU 31 to identify the result when the lottery is performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. The “lottery value” refers to a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value, and is divided by the number of random number values (“65536” in the embodiment) from which each lottery value can be obtained, whereby the probability of winning each winning number ( The so-called winning probability) can be calculated.

  In the embodiment, a lottery value is subtracted from a random value, and when the subtracted value is negative, a numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as a winning number. For example, when the gaming state is a general gaming state and the internal lottery table (FIG. 10) corresponding to this gaming state is referred to, when the random number value extracted from the random number generator 36 by the main CPU 31 is “50”, First, the lottery value “45” corresponding to the winning number “35” is subtracted from this “50”. The subtracted value is “5” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “11” corresponding to the winning number “34” is subtracted from this “5”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “34” corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the winning number.

  The “data pointer” is a number for the main CPU 31 to identify which combination is the combination corresponding to the winning number. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying combination, and a bonus game combination, and a small combination / replay data pointer corresponding to each division And a bonus data pointer are provided.

  Examples include: BB1, BB2, BB3, MB, Bell, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Cherry 3, Watermelon, Special 1, Special 2, Replay 1, Replay 2, Special Replay 1, Special Replay 2, and Special Replay 3 is provided.

  Further, in the embodiment, as an internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 10, an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 11, and an RT2 gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. Internal lottery table, RT2 / RT3 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (3), RT4 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (4), RT5 gaming state shown in FIG. 11 (5) An internal lottery table for MB, an internal lottery table for MB gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 12, and an internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in (2) of FIG.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to in the general gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state is referred to in the RT1 gaming state. The RT2 / RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to as the RT5 gaming state. Referenced in gaming state. Further, the MB lottery state internal lottery table is referred to in the MB gaming state, and the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RB gaming state.

  In the embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided for each set value. However, setting “6” is the most advantageous state, setting “4” is the next most advantageous state, and setting “1” is the most unfavorable. State. That is, in the embodiment, setting “6” has the highest payout rate, setting “4” has the next highest payout rate, and setting “1” has the lowest payout rate.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This internal winning combination determination table is used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer corresponding to the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines information on the hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The “hit request flag” refers to 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of (1) in FIG. 13 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table of (2) in FIG. 13 are provided. . The small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the winning combination or replay winning combination is an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The bonus internal winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the combination related to the bonus game is an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer.

  For example, when the winning number determined with reference to the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 10) is “5”, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “5” is “3”. ”And the bonus data pointer is“ 1 ”. Referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 13A, the winning request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “3” is “00000100” (data 1). The content is special one. Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in (2) of FIG. 13, the winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “1” is “00000001” (data 4), and the content thereof is BB1. It is. Therefore, when the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 10) is “5”, the special 1 + BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination.

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

  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 the display combination data. It has.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “0” is stored as the storage area addition data and “00010000” is displayed as the display combination data with reference to the symbol combination table. It is determined. The display combination corresponding to this data is cherry 1. The payout number corresponding to the display combination data “00010000” is “1”. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. The storage area addition data is used when determining the display combination storage area described later. When the storage area addition data is “0”, the corresponding data is stored in the display combination 1 storage area. When the addition data is “1”, the corresponding data is stored in the display combination 2 storage area, and when the storage area addition data is “2”, the corresponding data is stored in the display combination 3 storage area. If the storage area addition data is “3”, the corresponding data is stored in the display combination 4 storage area.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state by turning on the BB gaming state flag without paying out medals.

  Similarly, when a combination of symbols related to MB is displayed along the active line, the gaming state becomes the MB gaming state by turning on the MB gaming state flag without paying out medals. Further, when the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the current unit game are automatically inserted. Similarly, when a combination of symbols related to special replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as bet on the unit game of this time are automatically inserted, and the RT2 gaming state flag is turned on. The gaming state becomes the RT2 gaming state (high RT (lip)).

  For the above reasons, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, payout of medals, start of bonus game operation, automatic insertion of medals). ing. In the embodiment, the upper limit of the payout number is “12” when the inserted number is “2”, and “8” when the inserted number is “3”. Therefore, even if “Bell-Bell-Bell” and “Red Cherry-ANY-ANY” are displayed along the active line at the same time, the number of medals exceeding the upper limit for each inserted number will be paid out. There is no.

  Here, the RT operation symbol 1 and the RT operation symbol 2 will be described. Referring to the symbol combination table, the symbol combinations corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1 and the RT operation symbol 2 are included in the symbol combinations corresponding to any one of the cherries 1 to 3. For example, “red cherry-ANY-bell” of RT operation symbol 1 and “red cherry-ANY-watermelon” of RT operation symbol 2 are included in “red cherry-ANY-ANY” of cherry 1. That is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 or the RT action symbol 2 is displayed along the effective line, any one of the cherries 1 to 3 is always established as the display combination. The symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1 is composed of the same symbols as the symbols other than the symbol for the right reel 3R among the symbol combinations corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2.

  By the way, as described above, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed along the activated line, the RT3 gaming state flag is turned on to turn the gaming state into the RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 Cho)) Similarly, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 is displayed along the activated line, the RT4 gaming state flag is turned on, so that the gaming state becomes the RT4 gaming state (low RT). Therefore, when the display combination is any one of Cherry 1 to Cherry 3, it is necessary to determine whether it is the RT operation symbol 1 or the RT operation symbol 2.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, the RT operation symbol 1 and the RT operation symbol 2 are provided, and data of different display combinations are stored. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether the cherries 1 to 3 established as the display combination are the RT operation symbol 1 or the RT operation symbol 2.

  In the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is a triple overlapping cherry (small role / replay data pointer “8”), the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed along the effective line, and the internal winning combination is displayed. Is a single cherry (small pointer / replay data pointers “5” to “7”), the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 is displayed along the active line.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table is used when the main CPU 31 sets various counters related to the operation of the bonus game.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on gaming state flags stored in a gaming state flag storage area provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state, and information on values stored in a bonus end number counter. And information on values stored in the possible number of games counter and information on values stored in the possible number of winning counters.

  The game state flag is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify an operating bonus game. In other words, the main CPU 31 can identify which bonus game is operating among a plurality of types of bonus games based on the gaming state flag. The bonus end number counter is a counter in which the main CPU 31 counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB game state flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state. .

  With reference to FIG. 16, the stop control number selection table used when the main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The stop control number selection table defines information indicating the stop control number corresponding to the data pointer. The stop control number is a number that is referred to when the main CPU 31 selects a stop table (for example, “A01” to “B08” to be described later) used for the first stop operation. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the stop control number is “12” regardless of the small role / replay data pointer.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table will be described. The rotation stop initial setting table defines information indicating a stop table number corresponding to the stop control number for each piece of information stored in the carryover combination storage area. The “stop table number” is information for determining the type of stop table to be described later, and is provided for each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R operated by the player's first stop operation. In FIG. 17, “stop table number at forward press” is the stop table number determined when the stop button operated by the first stop operation is the left stop button 7 </ b> L (in the case of “forward press”). It is. On the other hand, the “abnormally pressed stop table number” is a stop table number determined when the stop button operated by the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L (when “abnormally pressed”). is there.

  Referring to FIG. 17, when the stop control number is “8” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, “A04” is determined as the stop table number, and the stop control number is “8”. When the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, “B07” is determined as the stop table number.

  Note that “an irregular press” includes “middle press” when the first stop operation is the center stop button 7C and “reverse press” when the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R. It is. Here, when it is “irregular pressing” and “reverse pressing”, 1 is added to the stop table number (step S169 in FIG. 49 described later). Therefore, when the stop control number is “8” and the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “B08” is determined as the stop table number.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 shows stop tables “A01” to “A03” at forward pressing, and FIGS. 19 to 21 show stop tables “B01” to “B08” at irregular pressing.

  The stop table includes information on the number of pieces of slip piece determination data corresponding to the symbol position data and stop data table number for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on which the first stop operation has been performed. I have. The “sliding frame number determination data” identifies the order (so-called priority order) in which the main CPU 31 searches for a suitable number of sliding frames from a plurality of predetermined sliding frame numbers (for example, 0 to 4 frames). This is information provided for this purpose. The “stop data table number” is information for determining the type of a stop data table to be described later. The stop data table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 18, when the stop operation is performed when the “replay (see FIG. 5)” of the symbol position “14” is located above the center line, “2 Is determined. As a result, the left reel 3L stops so that the “bell” of the symbol position “16” is displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L.

  The stop table in FIGS. 18 to 21 will be described using the stop table at the time of a forward press as an example. When the stop table at the time of the forward press is “A01”, the red cherry may stop at the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21L on the left according to the symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. Cherry or peach cherry will not stop. Similarly, when the stop table at the time of forward pressing is “A02”, the blue cherry may stop at the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21L on the left according to the symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. Yes, red cherry or peach cherry will not stop. In addition, when the forward press stop table is “A03”, the peach cherry may stop at the symbol stop position in the symbol display area 21L on the left according to the symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. Red cherry or blue cherry won't stop. On the other hand, when the forward press stop table is “A04”, red cherry, blue cherry, or peach cherry always stops at the symbol stop position in the left symbol display area 21L.

  Focusing on the stop data table number, when the stop table at the time of forward pressing is “A01” to “A03”, the stop data table number is “C01” regardless of the symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. " On the other hand, when the forward push stop table is “A04”, the stop data table number is “C02” or “C03” depending on the symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. The case of “C02” is a case where red cherry, blue cherry, or peach cherry stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. On the other hand, the case of “C03” is a case where red cherry, blue cherry, or peach cherry stops at the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. In the case of the stop data table number “C03”, the line data change that is not performed in the case of “C02” is performed. The change of the line data will be described later with reference to FIG. To do.

  As described above, when the first stop operation is performed, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the first stop operation among the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, but the remaining reels are still rotating. With reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 34, stop control for the remaining reels, that is, stop control associated with the second stop operation and the third stop operation will be described.

  The line mask data table will be described with reference to FIG. (1) in FIG. 22 is a line mask data table at the time of forward pressing, and is referred to at the time of forward pressing. (2) of FIG. 22 is a line mask data table at the time of irregular pressing, and is referred to at the time of irregular pressing. Whether to refer to the line mask data table for forward pressing or the line mask data table for irregular pressing is determined with the first stop operation (see FIG. 50 described later).

  The line mask data table defines the information of the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R where the stop operation has been performed). “Line mask data” consists of 8-bit data and is used when determining line data to be described later with reference to FIGS.

  For example, referring to the line mask data table at the time of forward pressing, when the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C, “00010000” is determined as the line mask data for the second stop operation. Thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed, since the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “00000010” is determined as the line mask data for the third stop operation.

  As described above, the line mask data is basically determined based on the operation stop button. Here, “basically” is because the line mask data is changed based on the operation stop button in the case of the third stop operation of irregular pressing (step of FIG. 51 described later). S193).

  Specifically, when the stop operation is performed by irregular pressing and the third stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the line mask data is determined to be “00000010” instead of “10000000”. Is done. Similarly, when the stop operation is performed by irregular pressing and the third stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, the line mask data is determined to be “00100000” instead of “00001000”. The

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed by irregular pressing, when the second stop operation is the left stop button 7L, “10000000” is determined as the line mask data for the second stop operation. In this case, since the third stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, “00100000” is determined as the line mask data for the third stop operation.

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R, “00001000” is determined as the line mask data for the second stop operation. In this case, since the third stop operation is the left stop button 7L, “00000010” is determined as the line mask data for the third stop operation.

  The stop data table will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop data table is provided for each stop data table number determined with the symbol position data. For example, FIG. 23 corresponds to the stop data table number determined regardless of the symbol position data when the first stop operation is performed by the forward press stop table “A01” when the stop control number is 5. This is a stop data table (see FIGS. 16 to 18).

  The stop data table includes line data and line change bit information. For example, referring to FIG. 23, “right reel B line data” is defined in bit 1, “right reel A line data” is defined in bit 2, and “right reel line change bit” is defined in bit 3. , Bit 4 defines "middle reel B line data", bit 5 defines "middle reel A line data", bit 6 defines "middle reel line change bit", bit "Left reel B line data" is defined in 7 and "Left reel A line data" is defined in bit 8.

  Of the data defined in each bit of the stop data table, the line data is determined based on the line mask data determined based on the operation stop button with reference to the line mask data table of FIG. Specifically, referring to the stop data table “C01” in FIG. 23, when the line mask data is “00010000”, “middle reel A line data” of bit 5 is referred to.

  “Line data” defines stop data, which is information about whether stop is possible or not, corresponding to the symbol position. Specifically, referring to the reel A line data in the stop data table “C01” of FIG. 23, the stop corresponding to the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “14”, “17” The value of the data is “1”, and the value of the stop data corresponding to the other symbol positions is “0”. Here, the stop data “1” means that it can be stopped at the corresponding symbol position, and the stop data “0” means that it cannot be stopped at the corresponding symbol position. Therefore, when the middle reel A line data of the stop data table “C01” is used, the middle reel 3C stops at the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “14”, “17”. It becomes possible.

  Here, referring to the reel A line data in the stop data table “C01” in FIG. 23, the stop operation is performed when “red cherry (see FIG. 5)” at the symbol position “12” is positioned above the center line. A case where the above is performed will be described as an example. The stop data of the symbol position “12” is “0”. Therefore, the symbol position “12” cannot be stopped. Then, the stop data at the symbol position “13” is referred to. This stop data is also “0”, and the symbol position “13” cannot be stopped. Next, referring to the stop data at the symbol position “14”, the stop data is “1”. Therefore, the symbol position “14” can be stopped, and the middle reel 3C is stopped so that the “replay” of the symbol position “14” is displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the central symbol display area 21C. To do.

  The “line change bit” is information that specifies whether or not to change the line data, and is specified corresponding to the symbol position. The line data is changed when the symbol position where the stop data is “1” and the line change bit is “1” becomes the scheduled stop position, which will be described later in detail (described later in FIG. 52). Step S206). “Change of line data” refers to changing the line mask data determined based on the operation stop button with reference to the line mask data table of FIG. 22 (rotating the line mask data to the right). is there. For example, when the determined line mask data is “00010000”, it is changed to “00001000”.

  Here, the second stop operation and the third stop operation at the time of forward pressing will be discussed in more detail with reference to FIGS. When the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C at the time of the forward press, “00010000” is determined as the line mask data (see (1) in FIG. 22). Then, stop control is performed for the second stop operation based on the middle reel A line data.

  In this case, the stop data table “C01” in FIG. 23 is a stop data table determined when the stop control numbers are “5” to “7”. In other words, the stop data table is determined when the internal winning combination of the small combination / replay data pointers “5” to “7” is a single cherry. On the other hand, the stop data tables “C02” and “C03” in FIG. 24 are stop data tables determined when the stop control number is “8”. In other words, the stop data table is determined when the internal winning combination whose data pointer for the small combination / replay is “8” is a triple overlapping cherry.

  23 to 25, the middle reel A line data is the same in all of the stop data tables “C01” to “C03”. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing and the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the center stop button 7L, even if the internal winning combination is a single cherry or a triple cherry, The symbol stops at the same position on the reel 3C.

  As a result, even if a single cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, the left reel L is stopped, and any cherry is displayed in the left symbol display area 21L, the second stop operation is performed. At the time, the player does not know whether the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1 is displayed or the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 2 is displayed. Similarly, even if three overlapping cherries are determined as the internal winning combination, at the time when the second stop operation is performed, does the player display the symbol combination corresponding to the RT action symbol 1? It is not known whether the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed. Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, the player grasps whether to shift to an advantageous RT3 gaming state (high RT (3 che)) or an unfavorable RT4 gaming state (low RT). In this case, the player's interest in the game can be continuously maintained until the third stop operation.

  On the other hand, when the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “00000010” is determined as the line mask data (see (1) in FIG. 22). Then, stop control is performed for the second stop operation based on the right reel A line data.

  23 to 25, the right reel A line data is different between the stop data tables “C01”, “C02”, and “C03”. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing and the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the case where the internal winning combination is a single cherry and the case where it is a triple cherry, The symbols stop at different positions for the right reel 3R.

  As a result, when the second stop operation is performed, the player grasps whether the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1 is displayed or the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed. Can do. Therefore, as to whether it is the RT operation symbol 1 or the RT operation symbol 2, whether to obtain a gameability that cannot be grasped until the third stop operation, or to obtain a gameability that can be grasped before the third stop operation, asks the player It can be selectable.

  In addition, although it demonstrated taking the case of forward pushing as an example, it is the same fundamentally also at the time of irregular pushing. In other words, when the operation stop buttons of the first stop operation and the second stop operation are the left stop button 7L and the center stop button 7C, the player operates the RT operation pattern when the second stop operation is performed. It is not known whether the symbol combination corresponding to 1 is displayed or the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed.

  Therefore, in the embodiment, when the operation stop button of the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R, at the time when the second stop operation is performed, the player has a symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 1. It is not known whether the symbol combination is displayed or the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed.

  Here, a specific example of changing the line data will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the small role / replay data pointer is “8”, the stop operation is performed by pushing forward, and red cherry, blue cherry, or peach cherry is displayed at the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. There is a case. In this case, “C03” is determined as the stop data table number (see (4) in FIG. 19).

  Here, when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing and the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C, “00010000” is determined as the line mask data, and the second stop operation is the middle reel. Stop control is performed based on the A line data. When the reel A line data in the stop data table “C03” is referred to, the stop data becomes “1” at the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “17”. Referring to FIG. 5, when the symbol position is “17”, the “bell” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the central symbol display area 21 </ b> C. As a result, when the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C and the planned stop position is “17”, as shown in FIG. 35 (1), along the top line 8b, “Bell-Bell ”And stop.

  Thereafter, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the third stop operation, “00000010” is determined as the line mask data, and stop control is performed based on the right reel A line data. Referring to the right reel A line data in the stop data table “C03”, the stop data becomes “1” at the symbol positions “3”, “7”, “11”, “16”, “20”. Referring to FIG. 5, in these cases, the “bell” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the right symbol display area 21R. Then, when the second stop operation is the center stop button 7C and the scheduled stop position is “17”, the bell stops as “bell-bell-bell” along the top line 8b, and the bell is established as a display combination. To do. Here, the small role / replay data pointer “8” does not include a bell. Therefore, in such a case, it is necessary to prevent the bell from being formed as a display combination. The change of the line data is control performed to prevent the combination not determined as the internal winning combination from being established as the display combination ((1) in FIG. 35).

  Similarly, when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing and the operation stop button of the second stop operation is the right stop button 7R, “00000010” is determined as the line mask data, and the second stop operation is the right reel. Stop control is performed based on the A line data. As a result, as shown in (2) of FIG. 35, it stops as “bell-rotating-bell” along the top line 8b.

  Thereafter, when the center stop button 7C is operated as the third stop operation, “00010000” is determined as the line mask data, and stop control is performed based on the middle reel A line data. In the middle reel A line data, when the symbol position is “0” at the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “17”, and the symbol position is “17”, the central symbol display area 21C The “bell” stops at the upper symbol stop position. Then, “bell-bell-bell” is stopped along the top line 8b, and a bell is established as a display combination. Here, the small role / replay data pointer “8” does not include a bell. Therefore, in such a case, it is necessary to change the line data so that the bell is not established as a display combination ((2) in FIG. 35).

  Specifically, the line data is changed by rotating the line mask data determined based on the operation stop button to the right. For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 35, when the third stop operation is for the right stop button 7R, basically “00000010” is determined as the line mask data for the third stop operation. By changing the line data, “00000001” is determined. As a result, stop control is performed based on “right reel B line data” stored in bit 1 corresponding to the line mask data in the stop data table “C03”. If stop control is performed based on “right reel B line data”, the bell is not established as a display combination.

  Similarly, as shown in (2) of FIG. 35, when the third stop operation is for the center stop button 7C, “00010000” is basically determined as the line mask data for the third stop operation. Then, “00001000” is determined by changing the line data. As a result, stop control is performed based on “middle reel B line data” stored in bit 4 corresponding to the line mask data in the stop data table “C03”. If stop control is performed based on “middle reel B line data”, the bell is not established as a display combination.

  Therefore, by changing the line data in this way, it is possible to prevent a “bell” not determined as an internal winning combination from being established as a display combination.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 36, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

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

  With reference to (2) of FIG. 36, the priority table used when the main CPU 31 determines priority pull-in order data to be described later will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. In the first embodiment, the priority table defines the highest priority for replay, the highest priority next to the bonus and JACIN corresponding to the replay, and the lowest priority for the small role. ing. The priority draw order data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus or JACIN, and small role corresponding to the draw priority order. “Retraction” or “retraction” is basically performed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the active line. This means that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is stopped.

  Various regions provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  37, (1) to (5) are an internal winning combination 1 storage area in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored to an internal winning combination 4 storage area and a display combination 1 storage area in which data relating to a display combination is stored. -Indicates the display combination 4 storage area. For example, when cherry 1 (small combination / replay data pointer “5”) is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Further, when cherry 1 + cherry 2 + cherry 3 (small role / replay data pointer “8”) is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is set in bits 4 to 6 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Is stored.

  (6) of FIG. 37 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

  (7) of FIG. 38 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in (7) of FIG. 38 shows the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit in the gaming state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001”, it indicates that the BB gaming state flag is on.

  (8) in FIG. 38 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  (9) in FIG. 38 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  39 (1) shows data (so-called symbol identifier) provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the symbol type displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the symbol corresponding to the symbol identifier. The symbol code table showing the relationship with code is shown. For example, the data corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, and the symbol code at this time is “1”.

  (2) of FIG. 39 shows the symbol storage area in which the symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  FIG. 40 shows an expected display combination storing area in which priority drawing order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storing area stores priority drawing rank data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storing area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any one of the effective lines. It is data indicating whether or not

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

  With reference to FIG. 41, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S4). The random number value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 43 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 executes a command for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination, the display combination, and the medal payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is kept pressed after the third stop operation (step S11). Specifically, in the input port check process of the interrupt process to be described later, the on edge of the stop switch (whether the stop button is pressed) or the off edge (whether the stop button is released) at the time of the third stop operation is detected, If it remains on-edge, it waits for permission for subsequent processing.

  When the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation is turned off, the main CPU 31 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S12). The display command includes information such as a game state and a display combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later).

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S10 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S10 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag to the BB2 gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S15). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S18. On the other hand, when the determination in step S15 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process in step S17.

  In step S17, the main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process (step S18), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied. When the condition for replaying is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets “3” to an automatic insertion counter described later. Store.

  With reference to FIG. 42, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22), and then performs a process of step S25. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S23, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S24). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S25.

  In step S <b> 25, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB1 gaming state flag to the BB3 gaming state flag is on (step S26). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum input value to “2” (step S27), and then performs the process of step S28. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S28, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected. For example, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 22S and determines whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S29. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

  In step S29, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S30.

  In step S30, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S31). The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S32). The medal insertion command includes information such as the insertion number counter and the effective line counter, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S34. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect triggered by the input operation.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 checks the BET switch 11. In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. To do. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S35, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 updates the start switch check flag to ON (step S37), and then performs the process of step S38. In step S38, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process, and then performs a process of step S4 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 43, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S42). For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “35” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  In step S43, the main CPU 31 acquires the random value stored in the random value storage area, sets it as random number data, and then performs the process of step S44.

  In step S44, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S45). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S46). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S45 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S50), and then performs the process of step S51. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S47.

  In step S47, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S48). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S49). Subsequently, the process of step S51 is performed. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44.

  In step S51, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S52). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S53). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S54, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S60.

  In step S54, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S55).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S56). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S60, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S57.

  In step S57, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag to OFF and clears the RT gaming number counter (step S58). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S59. On the other hand, when the determination in step S57 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59.

  In step S59, the main CPU 31 updates the RT5 gaming state flag to ON, and then performs the process of step S60. In step S60, the main CPU 31 acquires the data stored in the carryover combination storing area, and stores the logical sum of this data and the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates bits 0 to 6 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area to ON, and performs the process of step S6 of FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S61 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S6 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 44, the reel stop initial setting process showing the procedure of the process for initializing the process related to the control in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S71). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently stores 12 as a stop control number (step S72). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S74. On the other hand, when the determination in step S71 is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently refers to the stop control number selection table, selects a stop control number based on the value of the small role / replay data pointer, and stores it. (Step S73). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S74.

  In step S74, the main CPU 31 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table, and obtains the forward press stop table number and the irregular press stop table number based on the stop control number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S75). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter (step S76). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S77), and then performs the process of step S7 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 45, the main CPU 31 predicts a display combination according to each symbol position data, and displays a display combination prediction storage process showing a procedure of processing for acquiring priority pull-in order data determined based on the predicted display combination. Will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “008H” as stop button check data (step S82). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the effective stop button storage area is “0” (step S84). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85.

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

  In step S86, the main CPU 31 determines reels 3L, 3C, 3R (hereinafter referred to as “search target reels”) to be searched based on the stop button check data, and designates the address of the expected display combination storing area. . That is, in Steps S83 to S86, the main CPU 31 selects the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are located on the left side and are not determined as the search target reels, which are the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating. As determined. Here, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the left reel display combination expected storage area to thereby store the data stored in the left reel display combination expected storage area. You can refer to it. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S87). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S88.

  In step S88, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 7) in which the symbol code identifying the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with the symbol position data (FIG. 7). Based on the data, the symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S89), and then performs a process of step S90. In this process, the main CPU 31 searches for a display combination.

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

  In step S94, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S95). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the expected display combination storing process. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

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

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 46, the main CPU 31 determines a display combination or the like based on a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and displays a procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of each area The role search process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and acquires the head address of the symbol storing area (step S101). Here, when the head address of the symbol storage area is acquired, the main CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the center line 8c. On the other hand, the main CPU 31 can refer to the respective data in the order of the top line 8b and the bottom line 8d by updating the address of the symbol storage area (step S113 described later).

  In step S102, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table. When the top address of the symbol combination table is set, the main CPU 31 determines the symbol combination corresponding to the bell shown in the symbol combination table representing the symbol type corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination, the winning action flag. The storage area addition data and the payout number can be referred to. On the other hand, the main CPU 31 can refer to each data shown in the symbol combination table according to the order of watermelon and special 1 by updating the address of the symbol combination table (step S110 described later).

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

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

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

  In step S112, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter is executed, the main CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the display combination search process. On the other hand, if the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113), and then performs the process of step S102.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one effective line with the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, and then compares the other effective lines. The combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R for each effective line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. It is.

  With reference to FIG. 47, the priority attraction rank data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a stop prohibition check process (step S121). In this process, first, when the search target reel is the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 clears the target bit in the display combination storing area in which the middle reel 3C is “ANY”. Next, the main CPU 31 calculates the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and calculates the logical product of this and the display combination storage area. If the result is not 0, the stop is prohibited during the third stop operation or when the bit corresponding to each cherry or the like is turned on, thereby preventing erroneous winning. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S122.

  In step S122, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of step S121 is prohibition of stop. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets 0 as the priority pull-in order data, and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. In this way, when the combination of symbols related to the predicted display combination is not included in the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination, data indicating prohibition of stop is set in the priority pull-in order data. Therefore, basically, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations allowed by the determined internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S122 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S123. In step S123, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S124). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S125.

  In step S125, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the data stored in the display winning combination storing area, and the drawn-in data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S126). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S128. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S127), and then performs the process of step S128.

  In step S128, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left. For example, when the value set in the priority pull-in order data is “00000000” and the carry flag is on, in this process, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the preferential pull-in order data to “00000001”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority (step S129). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S130). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S131), and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

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

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

  In step S142, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143).

  In step S144, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S145.

  In step S145, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information such as an operation stop button and the number of sliding pieces, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to a stop operation, a control for automatically stopping the variation of the symbol, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S146).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (step S147). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S148). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S149.

  In step S149, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52, and subsequently performs a process of step S150. In this process, it is determined whether to change the line data based on the scheduled stop position. In step S150, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of step S10 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S151.

  In step S151, the main CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process shown in FIG. 45, and then performs the process of step S141. As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the determination may be made when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating are stopped before the process for stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. An expected display combination is performed, and information on the expected display combination for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding expected display combination storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S161), and then performs a process of step S162. In this process, the line mask data table for forward pressing or the line mask data table for irregular pressing (FIG. 22) is selected based on the operation stop button of the first stop operation.

  In step S162, the main CPU 31 refers to the line mask data table selected and set in the process of step S161, and stores line mask data based on the operation stop button. Specifically, when the operation stop button is the right stop button 7R, “00000010” is stored when the line mask data table is set when the forward press is set, and the line mask data table is set when the irregular press is set. “00001000” is stored when it is set.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operating counter is 2, that is, whether or not it is a first stop operation (step S163). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S165, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S164. In step S164, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. A planned stop position associated with the second stop operation or the third stop operation is determined.

  In step S165, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button, that is, whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. When the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S166. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 performs the process. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S168.

  In step S166, the main CPU 31 acquires the forward press stop table based on the forward press stop table number acquired in the process of step S74 of FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the acquired forward press stop table, and acquires the number of pieces of sliding piece determination and the stop data table number based on the symbol counter (symbol position data) (step S167).

  In step S168, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the center stop button 7C. When the operation stop button is the center stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S170. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the center stop button 7C, that is, when the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the main CPU 31 subsequently adds 1 to the irregular push stop table number, Subsequently, the process of step S170 is performed. As described above, when the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, 1 is added to the irregular pressing stop table number acquired in the process of step S74 of FIG. As a result, for example, when the irregular pressing stop table number “B01” is acquired in step S74 of FIG. 44, the irregular pressing stop table number “B02” is set.

  In step S170, the main CPU 31 obtains the irregular pressing stop table based on the irregular pressing stop table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the acquired irregular pressing stop table, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the stop data table number based on the symbol counter (symbol position data) (step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53, and then performs a process of step S145 in FIG.

  The line mask data table selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2, that is, whether or not it is a first stop operation (step S181). When the operation is the first stop operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the operation is not the first stop operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S162 of FIG. Do.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, that is, in the case of forward pressing, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the forward pressing line mask data table, and then performs the process of step S162 in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S182 is NO, that is, in the case of irregular pressing, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the irregular pressing-time line mask data table, and subsequently performs the processing of step S162 in FIG. Do.

  The second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0, that is, whether it is a third stop operation or a second stop operation (step S191). When this determination is YES, that is, when it is the third stop operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S192. On the other hand, when it is the second stop operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S196.

  In step S192, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line mask data table is set when the forward press is performed. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S194. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently changes the line mask data based on the operation stop button. (Step S193). Specifically, when the operation stop button of the third stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the line mask data is changed to “00000010”, and when it is other than the left stop button 7L, the line mask data is changed. Change the data to "00100000". Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S194.

  In step S194, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change flag is on. The line change flag is set to ON in a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S206 in FIG. 52). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently rotates the line mask data to the right, and then performs the process of step S196.

  In step S196, the main CPU 31 obtains a logical product of the line mask data and stop data corresponding to the symbol position, and then performs the process of step S197. In step S197, it is determined whether or not the acquired logical product is zero. When this determination is YES, 1 is added to the address of the stop data, that is, the symbol position (step S198), and then the process of step S196 is performed. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, that is, when the acquired logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the sliding piece number determination data conversion process, and then performs the process of step S145 of FIG. Specifically, in step S198, the number of times the symbol positions are added is converted into the number of sliding piece determination data. For example, referring to the case where the stop data table is “C01” (FIG. 23) and the line mask data is “00000010”, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “16”, the symbol position “16”. The stop data corresponding to “0” is “0”, and even if the logical product with the line mask data is acquired, it becomes “0”. Therefore, 1 is added to the symbol position to obtain the logical product of the stop data corresponding to the symbol position “17” and the line mask data. The stop data corresponding to the symbol position “17” is “00000010”, and the logical product with the line mask data is not “0” but “00000010”. In this case, since the number of times that the symbol position is incremented by 1 is 1, the number-of-sliding piece determination data is “1”.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1, that is, whether or not it is a second stop operation (step S201). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S202, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S208.

  In step S202, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line mask data table for forward pressing is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently obtains a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data corresponding to the planned stop position (step S203), and then step S205. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the determination in step S202 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently acquires a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the right and the stop data corresponding to the planned stop position (step S204). Then, the process of step S205 is performed.

  In step S205, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired logical product is “0”. That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is “1”. Specifically, reference is made to the case where the stop data table is “C03”, the line mask data is “00010000”, and the planned stop position is “17” (FIG. 25). The stop data corresponding to the planned stop position “17” is “00110000”. Further, when the line mask data is rotated to the left, “00100000” is obtained. Therefore, when these logical products are acquired, “00100000” is obtained. Thus, when the logical product is not “0”, it is determined that the line change bit is “1”, while when the logical product is “0”, the line change bit is “0”. Determine that there is. When the determination in step S205 is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S207. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, that is, when the line change bit is “1”, the main CPU 31 continues. Then, the line change flag is set to ON, and then the process of step S150 in FIG. 48 is performed.

  In step S207, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0, that is, whether or not it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S208, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S150 of FIG. In step S208, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change flag is on. If the line change flag is on, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the line change flag to off, and then in step S150 of FIG. Process. On the other hand, when the line change flag is OFF, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S150 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 53, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table and corrects the address based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the acquired sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces, and then performs the process of step S213. In step S213, “5” is set as the initial value of the priority order, and “5” is set as the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S214.

  In step S214, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S215, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S217. In step S215, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently changes the initial value of the priority order to “2”, changes the number of checks to “2” (step S216), and then performs the process of step S217. Do. On the other hand, when the determination in step S215 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S217.

  In step S217, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 adds the number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (step S218). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or more than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S219). At this time, if it is equal to or more than the previously acquired pull-in priority data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S220), and then performs the process of step S221. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired pull-in priority data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S221.

  In step S221, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S222). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames (step S223), and then performs the process of step S145 of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S217.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

  With reference to FIG. 54, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S231). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S232, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S237. In step S232, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on. When the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a BB end time process, and then performs the process of step S234. In the BB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when the BB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs MB end processing, and then performs step S236. In the MB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the MB gaming state flag to OFF.

  In step S234, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 game state flag to ON and sets 33 to the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus end command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S236). The bonus end command includes information such as the type of bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S18 in FIG.

  In step S237, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S238, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S18 of FIG. In step S238, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter, and then performs the process of step S239.

  In step S239, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are zero. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs RB end time processing for setting the RB gaming state flag to OFF, and subsequently performs processing in step S18 of FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S239 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 55, the RT game number counter update processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S251). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S252, and when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S252, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1, and then performs the process of step S253. In step S253, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag to OFF (step S254), and then performs the process of step S18 of FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S254 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 56, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S261). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S262, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S264. In step S262, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on. If the RB gaming state flag is on at this time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. On the other hand, if the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S263). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the RB gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the possible winning number counter, and stores “8” in the possible gaming number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S264, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any one of BB1 to BB3. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs BB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S265). Specifically, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are stored in the gaming state flag storage area, and “348” is stored in the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S268. On the other hand, when the determination in step S264 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S266.

  In step S266, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S267). Specifically, the MB game state flag is stored in the game state flag storage area, and “104” is stored in the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S268. On the other hand, when the determination in step S266 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S271.

  In step S268, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, and then sets the RT5 gaming state flag to OFF (step S269). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S270). The bonus start command includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S294 in FIG. 58 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S271, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is any one of replays 1 and 2 and special replays 1 to 3. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S272), and then performs the process of step S273. On the other hand, when the determination in step S271 is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S273.

  In step S273, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT2 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. 41, while when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S274. In step S274, the main CPU 31 performs an RT operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57, and subsequently performs a process of step S2 in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 operates the RT gaming state based on the RT operation symbol 1, the RT operation symbol 2, or the special replay. It should be noted that the determination in step S273 is performed when the RT game state flag to the RT5 game state flag is ON, the RT game state flag based on the RT action symbol 1, the RT action symbol 2, or the special replay. This is because the operation is not performed.

  The RT operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any of special replays 1 to 3 (step S281). At this time, if the display combination is one of the special replays 1 to 3, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the RT2 gaming state flag to ON and sets the RT gaming number counter to 20 (step S282). Subsequently, the process of step S2 in FIG. 41 is performed. If the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 gaming state flag.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not any of the special replays 1 to 3, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the display combination is the RT action symbol 1 (step S283). At this time, when the display combination is the RT action symbol 1, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the RT3 game state flag to ON, sets the RT game number counter to 20 (step S284), The process of step S2 of FIG. 41 is performed. If the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 gaming state flag.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not the RT operation symbol 1, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the display combination is the RT operation symbol 2 (step S285). At this time, if the display combination is the RT action symbol 2, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the RT4 game state flag to ON, sets the RT game number counter to 1200, and then continues to the step of FIG. The process of S2 is performed. On the other hand, when the display combination is not the RT operation symbol 2, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. If the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 gaming state flag.

  With reference to FIG. 58, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S291). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S292). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc. for each interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an on-edge timer update process (step S293). In this process, for example, in the input port check process, if the stop switch corresponding to the operation stop button of the third stop operation is on edge, the on-edge timer is updated. Note that when the on-edge timer is updated, the command stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 is also updated. Specifically, the value of the on-edge timer is stored in the stored command.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S294). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S295). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process. For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on the display units 16, 18, 19. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S297), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

  59 to 96, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the sub control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 131 by the sub control circuit 72, the speaker 9L, Processing operations of the 9R, LEDs 101, and lamps 102 will be described.

  FIG. 59 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. As shown in FIG. The sub-control circuit 72 controls effects relating to video, sound, light, or a combination of these, and a main control circuit 71 that controls the progression of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. Are configured on separate circuit boards.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like. The sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of the production contents are performed. As described above, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 sends commands and information to the main control circuit 71. Etc. are not input.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, a DSP 88, an audio RAM 89, a D / A converter 90, and an amplifier 91. Consists of.

  Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82. The sub control circuit 72 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 control program of the sub CPU 81.

  The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program shown in FIGS. 78 to 96 to be described later. Specifically, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, device driver, main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , 9R, a sound control task for controlling output of sound, a drawing task for controlling display of video on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the like.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as video sound based on the animation data and operation sound of the start lever 6 and the like. Are stored in an audio control data storage area for storing the LED, lamp control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 has a work area and storage area similar to the work area and storage area provided in the main RAM 33. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination (stopped symbol), carryover combination, gaming state, and the like. Also, an RT game number storage area (a CZ counter, a high RT counter, a low RT counter, which will be described later) is provided, and the sub-control circuit 72 can also determine the remaining RT game number. Furthermore, the sub RAM 83 is also provided with an effect state storage area for determining the effect state, and the sub control circuit 72 can determine the current effect state (FIG. 60 (2) described later).

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the sub CPU 81 based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 131 via the driver 87.

  The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and determines sound data (data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R) based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. The sound data determined here is stored in a sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 89.

  The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 91 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted into analog by the D / A converter 90 and outputs the amplified sound from the speakers 9L, 9R and the like.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 and outputs light based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81.

  In addition, the operation unit 17 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, information such as a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 in response to the operation unit 17 being operated.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the RT state and the effect state managed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  FIG. 60 (1) is a diagram showing a list of RT states. Similar to the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71, the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72 is provided with a game state flag storage area. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can also manage the RT state. The RT state managed by the sub control circuit 72 has a one-to-one correspondence with the RT state managed by the main control circuit 71.

  (2) of FIG. 60 is a figure which shows the list of production | presentation states. The sub control circuit 72 has a function as an effect control means for controlling the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device 131. In the embodiment, the sub control circuit 72 can manage the effect state independently. The effect state is determined based on an effect state flag storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The performance state basically corresponds to the RT state, but in the RT4 gaming state (low RT), “normally” and “highly probable” are provided depending on the mode described later. Also, in the RT2 / 3 gaming state (high RT (rep) / high RT (3)), “AT (low)” and “AT (high)” are provided depending on the AT lottery state described later. ing. Also in the general game state (SCZ), “in the SCZ” and “in the ceiling” are provided depending on the RT state before the transition. In the RT5 game state (between flags), the corresponding effect state is not provided, and the effect is performed based on the effect state before the transition to the RT5 game state (between flags).

  With reference to FIG. 61, the low RT operation mode transition lottery table will be described. The low RT operation mode transition lottery table is referenced when the RT state transitions from CZ or SCZ to low RT (that is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed along the active line). (Step S494 in FIG. 93 described later).

  The low RT operation mode transition lottery table defines lottery value information for the transition destination mode for each set value. According to the low RT operation mode transition lottery table, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the “high accuracy mode” will be determined as the transition destination mode. As will be described in detail later, when the transfer destination mode is the “high accuracy mode”, it is advantageous compared to the case of the “normal mode”.

  The normal mode mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The normal mode mode transition lottery table is referred to when the production state is “normal” (when the RT state is low RT and the mode is the normal mode) (step S352 in FIG. 82 described later). In the normal mode mode transition lottery table, lottery value information regarding the transition destination mode corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each set value. According to the normal mode mode transition lottery table, the higher the set value, the easier the transition from the normal mode to the high-accuracy mode.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the highly probable game number initial lottery table will be described. The high-probability game number initial lottery table is referenced when the production state shifts to “high-probability” (RT state is low RT and mode is high-accuracy mode) (step S411 in FIG. 86 described later). The high probability game number initial lottery table defines lottery value information for the high probability game number counter addition value. The “highly probable game number counter” is a counter that counts the number of games for which the effect state can be highly probable, and is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  When the performance state shifts to high probability, a high-probable game number counter addition value is determined based on the high-probability game number initial lottery table, and the determined value is added to the high-probability game number counter. Then, when the value of the highly probable game number counter is subtracted for each unit game and the value of the highly probable game number counter becomes 0 (by setting the normal mode), the effect state shifts to normal (described later). 87, step S433 to step S436).

  With reference to FIG. 64, the lottery table added with the number of high-accuracy games in the high-accuracy mode will be described. The lottery table with the number of high-accuracy games in the high-accuracy mode is referred to for each unit game when the performance state is “high-probability” (step S356 in FIG. 82 described later). In the high-accuracy mode, the high-probability game number addition lottery table defines lottery value information about the high-probability game number counter addition value corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 65, the bonus winning mode transition lottery table will be described. The bonus winning mode transition lottery table is referred to when the RT state transitions between flags (step S401 in FIG. 85 described later). The bonus winning mode transition lottery table defines, for each set value, lottery value information regarding the current mode and the transition destination mode corresponding to the type of bonus won. According to the bonus win mode transition lottery table, if the current mode is the high accuracy mode, the lower the setting value, the easier it is to enter the high accuracy mode, and the higher the setting value, the higher the accuracy mode. Hateful.

  With reference to FIGS. 66 and 67, the bonus game AT number-of-game lottery table will be described. The bonus game AT number lottery table is referred to when the RT state shifts between flags (steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 85 described later). FIG. 66 is a BB winning AT game number lottery table which is referred to when the winning bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3, and FIG. 67 is an MB winning which is referred to when the winning bonus is MB. It is a time AT game number lottery table.

  The bonus game AT game number lottery table prescribes lottery value information for the AT game number counter addition value corresponding to the effect state for each set value. The “AT game number counter” is a counter that counts the number of games that can receive a notification (assist notification) for avoiding that the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol 2 is displayed along the active line. , Provided in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83. Note that the assist notification specifically refers to notification of a single cherry determined as an internal winning combination. The “AT game number counter” is subtracted for each unit game in CZ or SCZ, and notification is performed until the AT game number counter reaches 0 in CZ or SCZ (step S335 in FIG. 80 described later, FIG. 81 described later). Step S345).

  The AT lottery state lottery table during the high RT operation will be described with reference to FIG. AT lottery state lottery table at the time of high RT operation The symbol combination corresponding to special replays 1 to 3 or RT operation symbol 1 is effective when the RT state transitions to high RT (lip) or high RT (3 che) (When displayed along the line) (step S483 in FIG. 92 described later). 68 (1) is referred to when the RT state shifts from CZ to high RT (3 cells), and FIG. 68 (2) illustrates that the RT state changes from SCZ to high RT (lip) or high RT (3). Referred to when moving to (Che). The high RT operation time lottery state lottery table defines lottery value information for the AT lottery state corresponding to the operation RT type for each current mode.

  The “AT lottery state” is information used when adding the number of AT games, and is provided with “low probability”, “high probability”, and “super high probability”. Here, the addition of the number of AT games is performed for each unit game when the RT state is high RT (Lip) or high RT (3 games). If the number of AT games is added at high RT (Lip) or high RT (3 Choi), the RT operation pattern will be changed even after the RT state shifts from High RT (Rip) or High RT (3 Choi) to SCZ. It is possible to avoid that the symbol combination corresponding to 2 is displayed along the active line. As a result, a game state advantageous to the player that the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is high, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Referring to FIG. 68, when the RT state before the transition is CZ, “high probability” or “very high probability” is determined as the AT lottery state, and when the RT state before the transition is SCZ. Then, “low probability” or “high probability” is determined as the AT lottery state. As will be described in detail later, in the AT lottery state, “super high probability” is the most advantageous state, “high probability” is the next most advantageous state, and “low probability” is the most unfavorable state.

  In the embodiment, since the RT state does not shift from CZ to high RT (lip), lottery value information for high RT (lip) is not defined in (1) of FIG. In this regard, the CZ may be shifted to a high RT (lip), and in this case, information on a predetermined lottery value may be defined.

  With reference to FIG. 69, a description will be given of the lottery table with the AT game number added during the high RT operation. The AT game number extra lottery table during the high RT operation is referred to for each unit game when the RT state is high RT (Lips) or high RT (3 check) (step S348 in FIG. 81 described later). The high RT operating AT game number addition lottery table defines lottery value information regarding the AT game number counter addition value corresponding to the internal winning combination for each AT lottery state.

  Refer to the lottery table for the number of AT games during high RT operation. More AT games are added when the AT lottery state is “high probability” than when it is “low probability”. That is, when the AT lottery state is “high probability”, the expected value for the AT game number counter addition value corresponding to the internal winning combination is higher than when the AT lottery state is “low probability”. More specifically, for example, referring to the case where the internal winning combination is the small combination / replay data pointer “0”, and the AT lottery state is “low probability”, the AT game number counter addition value The expected value is 88.5 (= (100 + 77) / 2). On the other hand, when the AT lottery state is “high probability”, the expected value of the AT game number counter addition value is 100. Therefore, when the RT state is high RT (Lip) or high RT (3 checks) and the internal winning combination is the small role / replay data pointer “0” (losing), the AT lottery state is “low probability”. When the RT state shifts to the SCZ, the assist notification can be received for another 88.5 games. On the other hand, when the AT lottery state is “high probability”, the RT state shifts to the SCZ. After that, the assist notification can be received for another 100 games. Similarly, for other small role / replay data pointers, the AT game number counter corresponding to the internal winning combination is higher when the AT lottery state is “high probability” than when it is “low probability”. Expectation value is high.

  Similarly, focusing on the case where the AT lottery state is “ultra-high probability”, the case where the AT lottery state is “ultra-high probability” corresponds to the internal winning combination rather than the case of “high probability”. The expected value for the AT game number counter addition value is high. Therefore, for the player, the case where the AT lottery state is “super high probability” is the most advantageous state, the case of “high probability” is the next advantageous state, and the case of “low probability” is the case. Most disadvantageous.

  Again, the AT lottery state lottery table at the time of high RT operation of FIG. 68 is referred. Focusing on the case where the RT state before transition is SCZ, when the RT state transitions to high RT (lip) (that is, when the operating RT type is high RT (lip)), the RT state is high RT. The information on the lottery value regarding the AT lottery state is different between the case where the transition is made to (three cases) (that is, the case where the operation RT type is high RT (three cases)). For this reason, depending on the type of operation RT, the ease with which the number of AT games can be added (the expected value of the number of AT games) differs in the subsequent high RT (Lip) or high RT (3 check), and as a result, RT The gameability in the game after the state changes from high RT (Lip) or high RT (3 che) to SCZ will be different. That is, in the game after the RT state has shifted to SCZ, the expected value for the number of games that can receive the assist notification differs depending on the operation RT type. Here, the high RT (Lip) and the high RT (3 che) have the same number of games to be continued, and the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the same ((2) in FIG. 11). RT2 / 3 gaming state internal lottery table). Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the number of internal lottery tables in order to vary the game characteristics, and the game characteristics can be diversified while suppressing the data amount.

  In addition, information on the lottery value regarding the AT lottery state varies depending not only on the operation RT type but also on the mode. Specifically, in the high-accuracy mode, the AT lottery state is more likely to be determined with a higher probability than in the normal mode. That is, for example, focusing on the case where the RT state before the transition is SCZ, when the operation RT type is high RT (lip), when the mode is the normal mode, a low probability is easily determined as the AT lottery state, On the other hand, when the mode is the high accuracy mode, a high probability is easily determined as the AT lottery state. Therefore, it is possible to make the high-accuracy mode more advantageous than the normal mode, and even if the operation RT type is the same, it is possible to vary the AT lottery state determined by the mode, and further diversify the game playability. It can be made.

  Furthermore, lottery value information regarding the AT lottery state varies depending on the RT state before the transition. In other words, even if the operating RT type is the same high RT (3 chains), if the RT state before the transition is CZ, the AT lottery state is more advantageous than when the RT state before the transition is SCZ. Is easy to be determined. For this reason, even if the operation RT type is the same, the AT lottery state determined by the RT state before the transition can be made different, and the game can be diversified.

  Here, there is a possibility that the mode may shift when the RT state shifts between flags as an internal winning combination. In this regard, referring to the bonus winning mode transition lottery table in FIG. 65, when the current mode is the high-accuracy mode, the probability that the transition destination mode is determined differs depending on the set value. That is, when the current mode is the high-accuracy mode, the lower the set value, the easier it is to shift to the high-accuracy mode. For this reason, when the set value is low, once the mode shifts to the advantageous high-accuracy mode, the advantageous high-accuracy mode is easily continued, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  The meter display selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The meter display selection table is referred to for each unit game (step S453 in FIG. 89 described later). The meter display selection table defines information about meter display data corresponding to the stage.

  A “stage” is provided for each production state. When the production state is CZ, SCZ, AT (low), AT (high), and ceiling, there is a unique stage (one-to-one with the production state). If the stage is changed, the stage is set accordingly. In addition, when the production state is normal (mode is normal mode) and high accuracy (mode is high accuracy mode), the background of the production in the main production area 251 is the “skyline tower stage” of the modern city, the main production area. The production background in 251 is the “European Stage” in the old city, the production background in the main production area 251 is a “Western Stage”, the “MAP Stage” in which the character moves on the map in the main production area 251, and the main production In the area 251, five stages of “running stages” in which the character runs on the road are provided, and one stage is selected from these five stages. The selection of one stage is performed based on the internal winning combination and the current performance state (that is, the current mode). Therefore, these five stages have different degrees of expectation as to whether or not the mode is highly accurate. For example, the “running stage” is a stage that is selected only when the mode is highly accurate.

  Here, in the third sub effect area 254, a car meter such as a speedometer is displayed, and an effect (meter effect) is performed based on the displayed meter. The “meter display data” is data for determining the type of meter displayed in the third secondary effect area 254. For example, during BB or MB, that is, during a bonus game, meter display data “8” that is not determined in another effect state is determined. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the present production state and the present stage based on the classification of the meter displayed on the 3rd subordinate production area 254.

  In the embodiment, meter display data “9” is provided in addition to “1” to “8” shown in FIG. 70 as meter display data. Here, the meter display data “9” is determined by satisfying a specific condition regardless of the current performance state and the current stage, which will be described later in detail.

  The meter effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The meter effect lottery table is referred to when special effect data is not set (step S456 in FIG. 89 described later). The special effects include, for example, a special effect (battle) and a special effect (roulette) described later.

  The meter effect lottery table prescribes lottery value information for “effect No.” corresponding to the internal winning combination for each effect state. “Production No.” is information defining an effect performed in the third secondary effect region 254, and defines contents corresponding to the player's operation. That is, the meter effect performed in the third secondary effect area 254 is linked to the player's operation such as the player's start operation (operation on the start lever 6) or stop operation (operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R). It can be said that it is a production to be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 72, bonus template data will be described. The bonus tempe data is referred to when determining whether or not a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed along the active line at the time when the second stop operation is performed (to be described later). 90, step S463). In other words, when the second stop operation is performed, it is referred to when determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is a template.

  The bonus temper data defines information on the stop position that can be a temper for each type of bonus. The “stop position” means the symbol displayed at the middle symbol stop position. For example, the stop position “1” of the left reel 3L means the red symbol 7 at the middle symbol stop position. Is displayed (see FIG. 5). By providing such bonus temper data, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is tempered along the winning line (valid line) when the second stop operation is performed. can do. Note that the main control circuit 71 may determine whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is a temper when the second stop operation is performed, and the determination result may be included in the reel stop command.

  With reference to FIG. 73, the special tempered sound selection table will be described. The special tempered sound selection table is referred to when the bonus temper data matches the internal winning combination in the high-accuracy mode (step S466 in FIG. 90 described later). That is, it is referred to when a bonus determined to have been tempered with reference to bonus temper data is determined as an internal winning combination.

  The special tempered sound selection table defines lottery value information for the tempered sound corresponding to the bonus type. The tempering sound is a sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is tempered when the second stop operation is performed. In the embodiment, the tempering sound is a normal tempering sound or a special tempering sound. Sound 1, special tempering sound 2, special tempering sound 3, and special tempering sound 4 are provided.

  The “normal tempering sound” may be determined regardless of the type of bonus, and the “special tempering sound 1” may be determined only when the type of bonus is BB1. Similarly, the “special tempering sound 2” may be determined only when the bonus type is BB2, and the “special tempering sound 3” may be determined only when the bonus type is BB3. Yes, the “special tempering sound 4” may be determined only when the bonus type is MB.

  Note that the special tempered sound selection table is referenced only in the high accuracy mode and not in the normal mode. In the embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is tempered in the normal mode, the “normal tempering sound” is always determined regardless of the type of the bonus. That is, in the normal mode, “special tempering sound 1” to “special tempering sound 4” are not determined.

  As a result, for the player, it is possible to grasp the type of bonus by outputting “special tempering sound 1” to “special tempering sound 4”, and it is possible to grasp that the mode is the high-accuracy mode. Here, in the embodiment, the high-accuracy mode is more advantageous than the normal mode by making it easier to determine an advantageous AT lottery state in the high-accuracy mode than in the normal mode. Therefore, when “Special Tempering Sound 1” to “Special Tempering Sound 4” are produced, the player can easily establish a bonus as a display role, and perform the game with expectation thereafter. It is possible to improve the interest.

  The special effect (battle) data table will be described with reference to FIG. The special effect (battle) data table defines the effect contents of the special effect (battle) corresponding to “effect No.”. Although illustration is omitted, “Production No.” is lottery with a predetermined probability based on the production state and the internal winning combination. The special effect (battle) is an effect performed in conjunction with the player's operation in the main effect area 251 and is an effect for notifying whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. For example, if the content at the time of the third stop operation (on edge) is other than LOSE, the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  The special effect (roulette) data table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 75 is a special effect (roulette) data table (between non-flags), and is referred to when a bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. FIG. 76 is a special effect (roulette) data table (between MB flags), and is referred to when MB is determined as an internal winning combination. FIG. 77 is a special effect (roulette) data table (between BB flags), and is referred to when BB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  The special effect (roulette) data table defines lottery value information for “effect No.” corresponding to the internal winning combination. Although not shown, a special effect (roulette) data table is provided for each effect state. That is, even if the same internal winning combination, the probability of determining “production No.” varies depending on the production state.

  “Production No.” defines the content of the special production (roulette) production. Here, the production content of the special production (roulette) is composed of a restart outcome and an end outcome. When the third stop operation is performed and the symbols are stopped and displayed in all of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, an image whose symbols fluctuate in the first secondary effect area 252 located in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Is displayed. The “restart outcome” is an outcome comprised of symbols displayed in the first secondary effect area 252 when the fluctuating image display is automatically stopped at a predetermined timing. Further, when the restart outcome is displayed, the symbols constituting the restart outcome displayed as an image in the first secondary effect area 252 start to fluctuate. The “stop outcome” is an outcome composed of symbols displayed as images in the first secondary effect area 252 when this fluctuation (restart) automatically stops at a predetermined timing.

  The special effect (roulette) is an effect for notifying whether or not the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the first sub effect area 252. For example, when “VVV” is an end result displayed in a straight line, or when the end result is an output that constitutes a “reach eye”, the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Will be.

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

  Referring to FIG. 78, the main board communication task showing the sequence of processing performed by sub CPU 81 constituting sub control circuit 72 in response to reception of a command from main CPU 31 constituting main control circuit 71. explain.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of a command (step S301). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (step S302). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). At this time, if a command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue (step S304), and then performs the process of step S301. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous one is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S301 again.

  With reference to FIG. 79, an effect registration task showing a procedure of processing for registering data for the sub CPU 81 to perform an effect upon reception of a message will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). At this time, if there is a message, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S313. On the other hand, if there is no message, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S315.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 80 to 84 (step S314). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S315.

  In step S315, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data corresponding to the effect content (effect data) determined in step S314. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 registers data relating to LEDs and data relating to sounds (so-called sounds) (step S316). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S311.

  With reference to FIGS. 80 to 84, an effect content determination process showing a procedure of processing for the sub CPU 81 to perform an effect in response to a command from the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 updates the RT state and the effect state (step S321). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (step S322). At this time, when the start command is received, that is, when the extracted message is the start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S323. On the other hand, when the start command is not received, Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S361 in FIG.

  In step S323, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is BB. At this time, if the effect state is BB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets effect data for BB operation (step S324), and then performs the process of step S358 of FIG. On the other hand, if the effect state is not BB, it is determined whether or not the effect state is MB (step S325). At this time, if the effect state is MB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets effect data for MB operation (step S326), and then performs the process of step S358 of FIG. On the other hand, when the effect state is not in the MB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S327.

  In step S327, the sub CPU 81 performs stage transition lottery processing. In this process, lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift the stage based on the internal lottery combination and the current performance state. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT state is between flags (step S328). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S329, while when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S332.

  In step S329, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus winning lottery flag is on. At this time, if the bonus winning lottery flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a bonus winning lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85, and then performs the process of step S331. . On the other hand, if the bonus winning lottery flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S331. Note that the bonus winning lottery flag is information for determining whether or not the bonus winning lottery process performed in the game in which the RT state has shifted between the flags has been performed.

  In step S331, the sub CPU 81 refers to an inter-flag effect lottery table (not shown) according to the effect state, sets effect data based on the internal winning combination, and subsequently, step S358 in FIG. 82 described later. Perform the process.

  In step S332, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT state is CZ (RT2 gaming state). At this time, if the RT state is CZ, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S333. On the other hand, if the RT state is not CZ, the sub CPU 81 continues to process FIG. The process of step S341 is performed.

  In step S333, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to the CZ / AT medium effect lottery table (not shown), sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination (step S334), and then continues. Then, the process of step S358 in FIG. On the other hand, when the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to a CZ / non-AT medium effect lottery table (not shown) and sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination. Then (step S335), then, the process of step S358 of FIG. 82 described later is performed. The CZ / AT medium effect lottery table is an effect lottery table in which an effect of performing assist notification is lottered when the internal winning combination is a single cherry. It is an effect lottery table in which the effect of performing the assist notification is not randomized when the winning combination is a single cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 81, in step S341, sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the RT state is SCZ (general gaming state). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S342, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S347. In step S342, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is in the ceiling. At this time, if the effect state is in the ceiling, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to the SCZ / AT effect effect lottery table (not shown) and sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, step S358 of FIG. 82 described later is performed. On the other hand, when the effect state is not in the ceiling (when the effect state is in SCZ), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S344.

  In step S344, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to the SCZ / AT medium effect lottery table (not shown), sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination (step S345), and then continues. Then, the process of step S358 in FIG. On the other hand, when the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination with reference to the SCZ / non-AT effect effect lottery table (not shown). Then (step S346), then, the process of step S358 of FIG. 82 described later is performed. In addition, the SCZ / AT medium effect lottery table is an effect lottery table in which an effect of performing assist notification is lottered when the internal winning combination is a single cherry, and the SCZ / non-AT medium effect lottery table is an internal lottery table. It is an effect lottery table in which the effect of performing the assist notification is not randomized when the winning combination is a single cherry.

  In step S347, it is determined whether or not the RT state is high RT (lip) or high RT (3 checks). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S348. On the other hand, when the determination is NO (that is, when the RT state is low RT (RT4 gaming state)), the sub CPU 81 Subsequently, the process of step S351 in FIG. 82 described later is performed.

  In step S348, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT game number addition lottery table (FIG. 69) during the high RT operation, determines the AT game number counter addition value based on the internal winning combination, and updates the AT game number counter. . Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the high RT medium effect lottery table (not shown), sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination (step S349), and performs the process of step S358 of FIG. Do.

  Referring to FIG. 82, in step S351 performed when the RT state is low RT, sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is normal. At this time, if the production state is normal, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S352. On the other hand, if the production state is highly accurate, the sub CPU 81 continues to step S352. The process of S356 is performed.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal mode mode transition lottery table (FIG. 62) and determines the transition destination mode based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transfer destination mode is the high-accuracy mode (step S353). At this time, when the transfer destination mode is the high-accuracy mode, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a high-accuracy mode transition lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S355). The process of S357 is performed. On the other hand, when the transition destination mode is not the high-accuracy mode, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the effect data based on the internal winning combination with reference to the low RT / medium effect lottery table (not shown). Then (step S354), then, the process of step S358 is performed.

  If the performance state is highly probable (NO in step S351), the sub CPU 81 refers to the lottery table (FIG. 64) on the high probable number of games in the high accuracy mode and determines the high accuracy based on the internal winning combination. The game number counter addition value is determined, and the highly probable game number counter is updated (step S356). Subsequently, with reference to the sub CPU 81 and the low RT / high accuracy medium effect lottery table (not shown), the effect data is set based on the internal winning combination (step S357), and then the process of step S358 is performed. Do.

  In step S358, the sub CPU 81 performs a counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 87 and 88, and subsequently performs a process of step S359. In this process, a process of updating various counters such as an AT game number counter is performed. In step S359, the sub CPU 81 performs a meter effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 89, and subsequently performs a process of step S393 in FIG. In this process, the effect data for the meter effect performed in the third secondary effect region 254 is set.

  Referring to FIG. 83, when the start command is not received (NO in step S322 of FIG. 80), sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S361). At this time, when the reel stop command is received, that is, when the extracted message is the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S362, and on the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received. Then, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S368.

  In step S362, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the second stop time. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines, for example, whether or not it is the second stop time based on the value of the stop button non-operation counter included in the reel stop command. At this time, if it is the second stop time, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a tempered sound selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 (step S363), and then performs a process of step S367. On the other hand, if it is not the second stop time, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the third stop time (step S364). At this time, if it is the third stop time, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S365. On the other hand, if it is not the third stop time, the sub CPU 81 continues the process of step S367. Do.

  In step S365, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect data is special effect (battle) data. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S366, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S367. In step S366, the sub CPU 81 performs a long press monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 91, and then performs the process of step S367. In this process, by changing the position (coordinates) of the virtual camera, a process of switching the viewpoint in the effect performed in the main effect region 251 is performed. In step S367, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data based on the type of the stop button and the like, and then performs the process of step S393 in FIG.

  If it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command (NO in step S361), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S368). At this time, when the display command is received, that is, when the extracted message is a display command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S369, and on the other hand, when the display command is not received. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S381 in FIG.

  In step S369, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the special replays 1 to 3 or the RT operation symbol 1. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S370, while when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S372. In step S370, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT state is CZ or SCZ. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a high RT operation lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 92, and then performs the process of step S375. On the other hand, if the RT state is not CZ or SCZ, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT operation symbol 2. At this time, when the display combination is the RT operation symbol 2, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S373. On the other hand, when the display combination is not the RT operation symbol 2, the sub CPU 81 continues. The process of step S375 is performed. In step S373, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT state is CZ or SCZ. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a low RT operation lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 93, and then performs the process of step S375. On the other hand, if the RT state is not CZ or SCZ, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375.

  In step S375, the sub CPU 81 performs a special effect process at the time of display command reception which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, when the display combination is a bonus, a process for rewriting the set effect data is performed. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data based on the display combination (step S376), and then performs a process of step S393 in FIG. 84 described later.

  Referring to FIG. 84, when the display command is not received (NO in step S368 of FIG. 83), sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not a bonus start command is received (step S381). At this time, when the bonus start command is received, that is, when the extracted message is the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S382, and on the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received. Then, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S388.

  In step S382, the sub CPU 81 clears the CZ counter, the high RT counter, and the low RT counter, and then performs the process of step S383. In step S383, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the activated bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3. At this time, if the activated bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets BB as the effect state (step S384). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets bonus start effect data according to the type of BB (step S385), and then performs the process of step S393. On the other hand, when the activated bonus is not any of BB1 to BB3, that is, when the activated bonus is MB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets MB as the effect state (step S386). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets bonus operation effect data at the time of MB operation (step S387), and then performs the process of step S393.

  If it is not at the time of receiving a bonus start command (NO in step S381), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus end command (step S388). At this time, if it is time to receive a bonus end command, that is, if the extracted message is a bonus end time command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S389, while the bonus end time command If it is not during reception, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S393.

  In step S389, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is BB. At this time, if the effect state is BB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets CZ as the effect state (step S390), sets 33 in the CZ counter (step S391), and then continues to step The process of S393 is performed. On the other hand, when the production state is not BB, that is, when the production state is MB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the production state to SCZ (step S392), and then the process of step S393. I do. In step S393, the sub CPU 81 requests registration of the set effect data, and then performs the process of step S315 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 85, a bonus winning lottery process performed in a game that has moved between flags will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the bonus winning mode transition lottery table (FIG. 65) and determines the transition destination mode based on the set value, the current mode, and the winning bonus type (step S401). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3 (step S402). At this time, when the winning bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to the BB winning AT game number lottery table (FIG. 66), based on the set value and the production state. Then, the AT game number counter addition value is determined (step S403), and then the process of step S405 is performed. On the other hand, if the winning bonus is none of BB1 to BB3, that is, if the winning bonus is MB, the sub CPU 81 subsequently refers to the MB winning AT game number lottery table (FIG. 67). Based on the set value and the effect state, an AT game number counter addition value is determined (step S404), and then the process of step S405 is performed.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 81 updates the AT game number counter based on the determined AT game number counter addition value. When the AT game number counter is 1 or more and the process of step S405 is performed, the AT game number counter is updated based on the AT game number counter addition value after clearing the AT game number counter (that is, The AT game number counter addition value may be copied to the AT game number counter), or the AT game number counter addition value may be added as it is to the AT game number counter where one or more values are counted.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 updates the bonus winning lottery flag to ON (step S406), and then performs the process of step S407. Although illustration is omitted, the bonus winning lottery flag updated to ON is updated to OFF when the bonus start command is received.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is CZ, SCZ, AT (low), or AT (high). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 increments the special meter display counter by 1 (step S407), and then performs the process of step S331 of FIG. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S331 of FIG. The special meter display counter is a counter that counts the number of times the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination without the RT state shifting to the low RT after the bonus ends, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  With reference to FIG. 86, the lottery process at the time of shifting to the high-accuracy mode will be described.

  In the lottery process at the time of shifting to the high probability mode, the sub CPU 81 refers to the high probability game number initial lottery table (FIG. 63), determines the high probability game number counter addition value, and updates the high probability game number counter (step S411). ).

  The counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect state is CZ or SCZ (step S421). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S422, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S428. In step S422, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 1 or more. At this time, if the AT game number counter is 1 or more, the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S423), and then the process of step S424 is performed. On the other hand, when the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S424.

  In step S424, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is CZ. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S425, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S359 of FIG. In step S425, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the CZ counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the CZ counter is 0 (step S426). At this time, if the CZ counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets “SCZ” as the effect state (step S427), and then performs the process of step S359 of FIG. On the other hand, if the CZ counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S359 in FIG.

  In step S428, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is AT (low) or AT (high). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S429, while when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S433.

  In step S429, the sub CPU 81 decrements the high RT counter by 1, and then performs the process of step S430. In step S430, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the high RT counter is zero. At this time, if the high RT counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets SCZ as the effect state (step S431), and then clears the AT lottery state (step S432). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S359 in FIG. On the other hand, when the high RT counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S359 of FIG.

  In step S433, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is highly accurate. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently subtracts 1 from the highly probable game number counter (step S434), and then performs the process of step S435. On the other hand, when the determination in step S433 is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S441 in FIG. 88 described later.

  In step S435, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the highly probable game number counter is zero. At this time, if the highly probable game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the normal state as the effect state by setting the normal mode (step S436), and subsequently, step S441 in FIG. 88 described later. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the highly probable game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S441 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 88, in step S441, sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is normal or highly accurate. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S442, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S359 of FIG.

  In step S442, the sub CPU 81 decrements the low RT counter by 1, and then performs the process of step S443. In step S443, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the low RT counter is zero. At this time, if the low RT counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the ceiling as the effect state (step S444), and then performs the process of step S359 of FIG. On the other hand, if the low RT counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S359 of FIG.

  The meter effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special meter display counter is 3 or more. At this time, if the special meter display counter is 3 or more, the sub CPU 81 sets “9” as the meter display data (step S452), and then performs the process of step S454. On the other hand, when the special meter display counter is less than 3, the sub CPU 81 refers to the meter display selection table (FIG. 70), sets the meter display data based on the production state and the like (step S453), and then continues. Then, the process of step S454 is performed.

  Here, the special meter display counter is incremented by 1 when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination without the RT state transitioning to low RT after the bonus ends (step S408 in FIG. 85), and the RT state is low RT. It is cleared when it shifts to (Step S491 in FIG. 93 described later). Therefore, the meter display data “9” is meter display data set when the bonus is determined three times as an internal winning combination without shifting to the low RT. That is, the case where “9” is determined as the meter display data can be said to be a case where a state advantageous to the player continues without falling to a state unfavorable to the player.

  Here, when the meter display data is “9”, unlike the other meter display data, the meter is displayed in gold in the third secondary effect area 254. Therefore, when the meter is displayed in gold, the player can grasp that the advantageous state continues for a long time without falling into a disadvantageous state for the player having a low RT, and also see this meter. As a result, a sense of superiority will be felt against other players, and the interest of the game will be improved.

  Referring to FIG. 89, in step S454, sub CPU 81 determines whether or not special effect data is set. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets meter effect data based on the type of special effect data (step S455), and then performs the process of step S393 in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S454 is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the meter effect lottery table (FIG. 71), sets the meter effect data based on the internal winning combination etc. (step S456), The process of 84 step S393 is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 90, the tempered sound selection process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT state is between flags (step S461). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S462, while if NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S367 of FIG.

  In step S462, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not any of the replays 1 and 2 and the special replays 1 to 3 are included in the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S367 of FIG. 83, and when NO, the process of step S463 is performed. In step S463, it is determined whether or not the stop position matches the bonus temper data (FIG. 72). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S464, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S367 of FIG.

  In step S464, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the high-accuracy mode is set. At this time, if it is in the high accuracy mode, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S465. On the other hand, if it is not in the high accuracy mode, the sub CPU 81 sets normal tempering sound data (step S467). Subsequently, the process of step S367 in FIG. 83 is performed.

  In step S465, it is determined whether or not the bonus template data matches the internal winning combination. At this time, if the bonus tempo data matches the internal winning combination (that is, if the bonus determined as the internal winning combination is a temper), the sub CPU 81 selects the special tempered sound selection table (FIG. 73). , Tempered sound data is selected and set, and then the process of step S367 in FIG. 83 is performed. On the other hand, if the bonus temper data does not match the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S367 in FIG.

  The long press monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. In the long press monitoring process, a process of changing the viewpoint of the virtual camera in the coordinate space (X, Y, Z) of the main effect area 251 is performed according to the time during which the stop button is pressed (the time counted by the on-edge timer). .

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the value of the on-edge timer included in the reel stop command (step S471). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 requests a process of moving the viewpoint of the virtual camera based on the acquired value of the on-edge timer (step S472), and then performs the process of step S367 in FIG. In this process, for example, when it takes 1/30 second to display an image of one frame, a process of changing the coordinates and direction of the virtual camera is requested for each unit. That is, the processing is requested when the value of the on-edge timer reaches 30.

  With reference to FIG. 92, the lottery process at the time of high RT operation will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is CZ (step S481). At this time, if the effect state is CZ, the sub CPU 81 subsequently clears the CZ counter (step S482), and then performs the process of step S483. On the other hand, if the effect state is not in the CZ state, that is, if the effect state is in the SCZ state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S483.

  In step S483, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery state lottery table during high RT operation (FIG. 68), determines and sets the AT lottery state based on the RT state before transition, the current mode, and the operating RT type. . Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets AT (low) or AT (high) as the effect state based on the determined AT lottery state (step S484). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets 20 in the high RT counter (step S485), and then performs the process of step S375 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 93, the low RT operation lottery process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 clears the special meter display counter (step S491). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is CZ (step S492). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the CZ counter (step S493), and then performs the process of step S494. On the other hand, in the case of NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S494.

  In step S494, the sub CPU 81 refers to the low RT operation mode transition lottery table (FIG. 61) and determines the transition destination mode. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transfer destination mode is the high-accuracy mode. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the lottery process at the time of shifting to the high accuracy mode in FIG. 86, and subsequently performs the process of step S497. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S497.

  In step S497, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state based on the determined transition destination mode, and then sets 1200 to the low RT counter (step S498). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S375 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 94, the special effect process at the time of display command reception will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect data is special effect (roulette) data (step S501). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S502, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S376 of FIG.

  In step S502, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination is any of BB1 to BB3 or MB. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S503, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S376 of FIG. In step S503, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect rewriting process, and subsequently performs the process of step S376 in FIG. In this process, even if special effect (roulette) data is set, if the bonus is established as a display combination, the effect data is cleared. That is, a special effect (roulette) is not performed.

  FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the image control task. First, the sub CPU 81 waits for 1/30 seconds (step S511), and then performs coordinate conversion (step S512). This processing includes conversion from local coordinates of each object to world coordinates, setting of a viewpoint coordinate system by viewpoint movement processing in step S471 in FIG. 91, and the like. Next, texture replacement is performed (step S513), and writing to the drawing RAM 85 is performed (step S514). Thereafter, the frame is waited for the specified number of times (step S515), and the process returns to step S511. As a result, 3D image data is output from the drawing RAM 85 at a period of 1/30 seconds, and the 3D image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A three-dimensional image generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of 3D image generation processing performed in the sub control circuit 72. This process corresponds to steps S512 to S513 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 95, and is a process performed when generating one frame of three-dimensional image data. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the process shown in FIG. 96, it is possible to display a video composed of a three-dimensional image. The following processing is processing performed by the sub CPU 81 and the rendering processor 84 connected to each other by a bus. That is, the sub CPU 81 performs object modeling and texture mapping. On the other hand, the rendering processor 84 performs rendering in accordance with an instruction (command) from the sub CPU 81 and also performs pixel drawing. Note that data and programs necessary for the tasks executed by the rendering processor 84 are expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation.

  First, the sub CPU 81 reads out the character object data stored in the data storage area of the sub ROM 82 based on the effect data (effect No.) determined by the effect content determination process (FIGS. 80 to 84). By modeling the objects arranged in the coordinate space (step S521), the shape of each object is determined. At this time, the shape of each object is expressed by a local coordinate system set for each object.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs rendering in steps S522 to S526. First, the sub CPU 81 performs projection (coordinate conversion) (step S522), and converts the local coordinates of each object into the world coordinate space. Thereby, each object is arranged in the world coordinate space. Each object arranged in this way is converted into a viewpoint coordinate system (camera space) based on the coordinates and direction of the virtual camera. As a result, each arranged object is viewed from the viewpoint of the virtual camera.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs clipping processing (step S523) and hidden surface processing (step S524), and erases a surface that is not visually recognized from the viewpoint. Next, shading for setting brightness for each pixel is performed (step S525), texture mapping is performed (step S526), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In the embodiment, every time the unit process (the process shown in FIG. 96) is repeatedly executed, the environment of the world coordinate space is changed. This environment includes, for example, the arrangement position and shape of each object, and the viewpoint position. Due to this change in the environment, a video composed of a three-dimensional image is displayed. In particular, with the viewpoint movement process of step S471 in FIG. 91, the viewpoint position (coordinates) moves, so that an effect with a high effect is performed.

  As described above, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the sub-control circuit 72, and the game processing operations by the sub-control circuit 72 are configured as shown in FIGS. It was. With reference to FIGS. 97 and 98, description will be given of display examples of effects performed in the liquid crystal display device 131 from such a configuration.

  A special effect (battle) will be described with reference to FIG. The special effect (battle) is an effect performed in the main effect area 251 and is expressed by a three-dimensional image. The special effect (battle) is determined with a predetermined probability based on the effect state and the internal winning combination. Here, in the special effect (battle), after the third stop operation, the viewpoint in the effect is switched according to whether or not the stop switch is on-edge. FIG. 97 is a diagram schematically showing viewpoint switching in a special effect (battle).

  (1) in FIG. 97 is a display example before the third stop operation. In the main effect area 251, a state in which the main character object 551 and the enemy object 553 face each other is displayed. (2) of FIG. 97 is a display example when the third stop operation is performed, that is, when the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation is turned on. When the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation is turned on edge, the main character object 551 and the enemy object 553 collide with each other, and a state of comparing the strength is displayed. Such effects are defined by “effect No.” in the special effect (battle) data table of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 74, when the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation is turned off (when the press on the stop button is released), the result in the special effect (battle) is displayed ((6), ( 7)). Here, as described above, in the state where the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation remains on edge (the state where the stop switch is pressed against the stop button (long press)), the long press monitoring process (see FIG. 91). The coordinates and direction of the virtual camera are changed, and the viewpoint in the main effect area 251 is switched. 97 (3) to (5) are display examples of viewpoint switching in the main effect area 251. FIG.

  If the stop button is pressed and held after the third stop operation (on-edge), the coordinates and direction of the virtual camera are changed, and the viewpoint moves to the rear of the main character object 551 ((3) in FIG. 97). If the button is pressed for a predetermined time, the back of the main character object 551 is displayed ((4) and (5) in FIG. 97).

  Here, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, “Atari” is displayed on the back of the main character object 551 ((4) in FIG. 97), and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination. Is not displayed on the back of the main character object 551 ((5) in FIG. 97). In addition, the display about the back surface of the main character object 551 is prescribed | regulated by "effect No." in the special effect (battle) data table. That is, in the main character object 551 in “Direction No.” lottered when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, “Atari” is displayed at the coordinate position constituting the back side, and other “ In the main character object 551 in “Production No.”, “Atari” is not displayed at the coordinate position constituting the back side.

  And if the stop switch at the time of 3rd stop operation becomes an off edge, the result in a special effect (battle) will be displayed. For example, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, “WIN” is displayed ((6) in FIG. 97), and when the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination, “LOSE” is displayed. ((7) in FIG. 97).

  Here, since the display of (6) and (7) of FIG. 97 is displayed when the stop switch at the time of the third stop operation is turned off edge, in the special effect (battle), (3) of FIG. There is a case where the display as in (5) is not displayed. Therefore, in the special effect (battle), after the third stop operation, by pressing and holding the stop button for a long time, it is possible not only to know the result of the effect by switching the viewpoint, but also after the third stop operation, pressing the stop button You can also know the production results by releasing. As a result, the mode of notification can be varied in one effect. Since the player can freely select such a plurality of notification modes, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with an increased degree of freedom of the player with respect to enjoying the effects.

  Subsequently, a display example of a special effect (roulette) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The special effect (roulette) is an effect performed in the first secondary effect area 252 after the rotation of all reels is stopped, and is determined with a predetermined probability based on the effect state and the internal winning combination. Here, in the special effect (roulette), the same symbols as the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed on the screen as the rotation of all reels is stopped, and the displayed symbols are changed again. It is an effect performed by displaying.

  When the third stop operation is performed, the rotation of all reels is stopped, and when symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the same symbol as the stopped and displayed symbols is displayed in the first secondary effect area. An image is displayed at 252 ((1) in FIG. 98). Here, the symbol that has been stopped is stored in the symbol storage area (FIG. 39) of the main RAM 33, and the sub-control circuit 72 identifies the symbol by receiving the reel stop command or the display command. .

  Thereafter, the image-displayed symbol is restarted ((2) in FIG. 98), and the image is displayed at the restart point specified by “Production No.” in FIGS. 75 to 77 ((3 in FIG. 98). )). After that, this restart item performs the second restart ((4) in FIG. 98), and finally, the end item specified by “effect NO.” Is displayed as an image ((( 5), (6)).

  Here, in the special effect (roulette), when “V” is displayed along the active line at the end of the game ((6) in FIG. 98), a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. This means that when “V” is not displayed along the active line at the end of the game ((5) in FIG. 98), it means that no bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. .

  Thus, the special effect (roulette) is performed in the first secondary effect area 252 including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R after the rotation of all the reels is stopped. Therefore, the special effect (roulette) becomes an effect rich in the sense of interlocking with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and it is possible to perform a highly interesting effect. Further, in the special effect (roulette), all the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed as images and displayed again in a variable manner. Therefore, it is more powerful than the case where only some of the symbols are displayed as an image, and the sense of interlocking with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which rotate all but not part, can be made richer.

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

  In the embodiment, for each unit game when the RT state is the high RT state, a value to be added to the AT game number counter is determined based on the AT lottery state and the internal winning combination (addition of AT game number). However, it may be determined based only on the AT lottery state regardless of the internal winning combination. In this case, when the AT lottery state is “high probability”, the degree of expectation for adding the number of AT games can be made higher than when the AT lottery state is “low probability”.

  In the embodiment, the special tempering sound is output with a predetermined probability in the high accuracy mode. However, when the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination is tempered in the high accuracy mode, the special tempering sound is always output. It is good.

  In the embodiment, in the special performance (battle), the long stop of the third stop operation has been described as an example. However, the viewpoint may be moved by long pressing in the first stop operation or the second stop operation. it can. Therefore, the number of notification modes is not limited to two, and a plurality of notification modes can be provided. That is, the player can freely select a plurality of notification modes.

  In the embodiment, two modes (normal mode and high-accuracy mode) and two AT lottery states (low probability and high probability) are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of two or more modes may be provided. it can. Further, in the embodiment, illustration of the effect lottery table is omitted, but an effect lottery table can be provided for each effect region for each effect state.

  In the embodiment, for the stop table (FIGS. 18 to 21) and the stop data table (FIGS. 23 to 34), when the small combination / replay data pointer is “5” to “8” (that is, the internal winning combination is The case of a single cherry or a triple cherry) has been described as an example, but a stop table and a stop data table are provided for each small combination / replay data pointer (internal winning combination).

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

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

Claims (1)

A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations, the first internal winning combination determination information having a high probability that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination, The second internal winning combination determination information whose probability to be determined as a winning combination is lower than the first internal winning combination determination information, and the probability that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the first internal winning combination determination information. A plurality of internal winning combinations including third internal winning combination determination information that is low and higher than the second internal winning combination determination information, and fourth internal winning combination determination information with the lowest probability that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination Internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing the determination information;
Switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game;
In response to a stop operation signal, stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of the symbol to be variably displayed on the symbol display means,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display means based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination;
Given the fact that the symbol variation display is stopped by the symbol stop control means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, more game media are given compared to other gaming states. A special gaming state actuating means for actuating a special gaming state,
A game number counting means for counting the number of unit games since the switching means is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information or the second internal winning combination determination information;
With
The switching means is
The internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information on the condition that the operation of the special gaming state by the special gaming state operating means ends.
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information,
When the specific number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information,
When the first special symbol combination composed of a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information,
When the first special symbol combination composed of the predetermined symbol combination or the second special symbol combination composed of a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination information To the first internal winning combination determination information,
When the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information,
When the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, and the third special symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determining information is displayed as the first winning combination determination information. 4 Switch to internal winning combination determination information,
Notification right granting means for granting a right to be notified that the predetermined winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means;
Notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting unit;
On the condition that the special winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means, a plurality of probabilities of determining a highly-notified lottery state to which the right is granted by the notification right granting unit are different. Mode determining means for determining one mode from the modes;
When the first special symbol combination or the second special symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching unit, the symbol Based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the display means, the mode determined by the mode determination means, and the internal winning combination determination information before being switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means. Lottery state determination means for determining one notification lottery state from a plurality of notification lottery states having different expectations.
Further comprising
The lottery state determination means is the third internal winning combination when the internal winning combination determination information before the switching to the first internal winning combination determination information is the second internal winning combination determination information. It is easier to determine the notification lottery state with a higher expectation than when it was decision information,
The notification right granting unit is configured to determine the right based on the notification lottery state determined by the lottery state determination unit when the switching unit switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information. A gaming machine characterized by providing

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