JP2014004449A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving a player's interest by providing game states, in which winning probabilities of replay winning combinations are different and allowing the player to intervene in determining to which game state the game is transferred.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a general game state and first probability game state to fourth probability game state, in which winning probabilities of replay winning combinations are different. When a second replay winning combination is displayed in the general game state or the fourth probability game state, the game machine transfers the state to the third probability game state and, when a third replay winning combination is displayed, transfers the state to the second probability game state. When a fourth replay winning combination is displayed in the general game state, the game machine transfers the state to the first probability game state and, when a fifth replay winning combination is displayed, transfers the state to the fourth probability game state. When the fourth replay winning combination and the fifth replay combination are redundantly won in the general game state, if a stop operation order is a specific order, the game machine displays the fourth replay winning combination and, in a case other than the specific order, displays the fifth replay winning combination.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a combination that is not determined as an internal winning combination will not be established no matter what timing the player performs a stop operation. In addition, as the types of combinations, there are, for example, a combination that gives a player a game value, a re-game combination that permits re-game without input of a game value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”), and the like.

  Under such circumstances, by transferring a part of the probability of losing in internal lottery to the probability of determining replay as an internal winning combination (replay winning probability), it is highly advantageous for the player compared to the general gaming state before the transfer. RT (high probability replay time) game state and low RT (low probability) that is disadvantageous for the player compared to the general game state before the transfer by transferring a part of the replay winning probability to the probability of being lost by internal lottery (Replay time) A gaming machine that is enhanced by providing a plurality of RT game states such as a game state is known.

  In these gaming machines, when the first condition (the bonus game is completed) is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned to the high RT1 gaming state, and the second condition (the high RT2 operating combination is established). In other words, a gaming machine is known that transitions the gaming state to the high RT2 gaming state having a higher replay winning probability than the high RT1 gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine, since the player desires to play a game in the high RT2 gaming state that is advantageous to him, the high RT2 operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the high RT1 gaming state. You will be playing games as you expect. In the gaming machine, when the high RT2 operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, it is established regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

JP 2007-159963 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, whether or not the gaming state transitions to the high RT1 gaming state or the high RT2 gaming state is determined as a bonus combination relating to the operation of the bonus game or the high RT2 operating combination as an internal winning combination. Whether or not, that is, only the result of the internal lottery, there was no room for the player to intervene.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and includes a plurality of RT gaming states, and by providing room for the player to intervene to which RT gaming state the gaming state is to be transitioned, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest in games.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 1 displays a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn and a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the reels. Based on the display area and the predetermined start condition being satisfied, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel, and the predetermined start condition is satisfied. Based on this, a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability, and a stop that is provided corresponding to each reel and detects a stop operation for stopping the reel. Based on the operation detecting means, the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped, so that the symbol display area Stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol shown, and the plurality of winning combinations include a plurality of re-games, and when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the symbol display area (I) a re-game control means for performing a re-game in which the start of the game is permitted regardless of the input of the game value based on the display of the combination of symbols relating to any of the re-game players The probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination is the first probability, the probability that the second replaying combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the second probability, The probability of determining the re-playing role as the internal winning combination is the third probability, and the general gaming state in which the probability of simultaneously determining the fourth re-playing role and the fifth re-playing role as the internal winning combination is the predetermined probability (Ii) the winning combination determining means is the first replay A first probability gaming state in which the probability of determining as an internal winning combination is a fourth probability higher than the first probability, and (iii) the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination A second probability gaming state having a fifth probability that is higher than the first probability and lower than the fourth probability; and (iv) the winning combination determining means uses the first re-playing combination as an internal winning combination. A third probability gaming state in which the probability determined as a sixth probability is lower than the first probability; and (v) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the second re-playing combination as an internal winning combination is A fourth probability gaming state that is a seventh probability that is higher than the second probability and that has an eighth probability that the probability of determining the third re-playing role as an internal winning combination is higher than the third probability. Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state of the game, The skill state control means is (1) in the general game state or the fourth probability game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the second re-game character is displayed in the symbol display area. The gaming state is shifted to the third probability gaming state based on the display of the combination of symbols relating to (2). In the general gaming state or the fourth probability gaming state, the reel is controlled by the stop control means. When the rotation of the game is stopped, the gaming state is shifted to the second probability gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to the third re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area, (3 ) In the general game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, a combination of symbols related to the fourth re-game player is displayed in the symbol display area. Condition (4) In the general gaming state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the symbol display area is associated with the fifth re-game. Based on the display of the combination of symbols, the gaming state is shifted to the fourth probability gaming state, and the stop control means is configured to cause the winning combination determining means to perform the fourth replaying role in the general gaming state. And the fifth re-playing combination are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time, when the order in which the stop operations are detected by the respective stop operation detecting means is the same as the predetermined specific order, The order in which the stop operation is detected by each stop operation detecting means is the specific order in which the reels stop rotating at the position where the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is displayed in the symbol display area. Different time, wherein the combination of symbols relating to replay role of the fifth stops the rotation of the reel in a position to be displayed on the symbol display area.

  Further, the invention provides a plurality of reels (for example, main reels 2 to 4 described later) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a symbol display area (for example, described later) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the reels. Main reel symbol display area 39) and the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, detecting the start operation after detecting the insertion of a medal), the symbol is rotated to rotate the symbol. Based on the fact that the symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R described later) that changes the symbol displayed in the display area and the predetermined start condition are satisfied, A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 64 described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a probability, and a stop operation provided for each reel and for stopping the reel. Based on the stop operation detection means to be issued (for example, stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S described later), the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, Stop control means (for example, a main CPU 64 to be described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel, and the plurality of combinations include a plurality of re-games. When the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the combination of symbols related to any of the re-game players is displayed in the symbol display area. A re-game control means for causing the game to be allowed to start a game, and (i) a probability that the winning combination determination means determines the first re-game combination as an internal winning combination is a first probability Yes, the probability of determining the second replaying role as an internal winning combination is the second probability, the probability of determining the third replaying role as the internal winning combination is the third probability, and the fourth replaying role And (ii) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination. A first probability gaming state in which is a fourth probability higher than the first probability; and (iii) a probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first re-playing combination as an internal winning combination is greater than the first probability. A second probability gaming state which is a fifth probability lower than the fourth probability and (iv) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination is the first probability A third probability gaming state that is a sixth probability lower than the probability, and (v) before The probability that the winning combination determining means determines the second re-playing combination as an internal winning combination is a seventh probability higher than the second probability, and the probability that the third re-playing combination is determined as an internal winning combination And a gaming state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states including an eighth probability that is an eighth probability higher than the third probability, wherein the gaming state control means comprises (1) the general In the gaming state or the fourth probability gaming state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the combination of symbols related to the second re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area. Based on the above, the game state is shifted to the third probability game state, and (2) in the general game state or the fourth probability game state, the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means. In the display area The game state is shifted to the second probability game state based on the display of the combination of symbols relating to the re-gamer, and (3) in the general game state, the stop control means causes the reel to rotate. When the game is stopped, the gaming state is shifted to the first probability gaming state based on the combination of symbols relating to the fourth re-game player displayed in the symbol display area, and (4) the general In the gaming state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the gaming state is set based on the fact that the combination of symbols relating to the fifth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area. Transition to the fourth probability gaming state; (5) transition the gaming state to the general gaming state based on the first number of games being consumed in the first probability gaming state; 2 probability gaming state Then, based on the fact that the second game number larger than the first game number has been consumed, the game state is shifted to the general game state, and the stop control means is configured to receive the winning combination in the general game state. When the fourth replaying combination and the fifth replaying combination are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations by the determining means, the order in which the stop operations are detected by the respective stop operation detecting means is determined in advance. In the same order (for example, “Left → Middle → Right” or “Left → Right → Middle”), the reel at the position where the combination of symbols related to the fourth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area. On the other hand, when the order in which the stop operations are detected by the respective stop operation detecting means is different from the specific order, the combination of symbols relating to the fifth re-game is displayed in the symbol display area At the position where The rotation of the tool is stopped.

  With this configuration, the gaming state control means (i) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first re-playing combination as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and the second re-playing combination is set as the internal winning combination. The probability of determining is the second probability, the probability of determining the third replaying role as the internal winning combination is the third probability, and the fourth replaying role and the fifth replaying role are simultaneously used as the internal winning combination. A general gaming state in which the probability to be determined is a predetermined probability; and (ii) a first probability in which a winning probability is determined by the winning combination determining means as a fourth winning probability higher than the first probability. A gaming state and (iii) a second probability gaming state in which the winning combination determination means has a fifth probability that is higher than the first probability and lower than the fourth probability. And (iv) the winning combination determining means uses the first re-playing combination as an internal winning combination A third probability gaming state in which the probability to be determined is a sixth probability lower than the first probability, and (v) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the second re-playing combination as an internal winning combination is greater than the second probability It controls a plurality of gaming states including a fourth probability gaming state having a high seventh probability and an eighth probability that the third replaying role is determined as an internal winning combination and is an eighth probability higher than the third probability. In particular, the game state control means (1) in the general game state or the fourth probability game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the symbol related to the second re-game player in the symbol display area Based on the display of the combination, the gaming state is shifted to the third probability gaming state, and (2) in the general gaming state or the fourth probability gaming state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, Based on the display of the symbol combination related to the third re-gamer in the symbol display area, the gaming state is shifted to the second probability gaming state, and (3) in the general gaming state, the stop control means When the rotation is stopped, the gaming state is shifted to the first probability gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to the fourth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area, and (4) the general gaming state In stop control When the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stage, the gaming state is shifted to the fourth probability gaming state based on the fact that the symbol combination related to the fifth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area, (5 ) Based on the fact that the first number of games has been consumed in the first probability gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state. (6) In the second probability gaming state, the first number of games is greater than the first number of games. Based on the fact that the number of games of 2 has been consumed, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state. In addition, the stop control means is configured to stop each of the stop operation detection means when the fourth replaying combination and the fifth replaying combination are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means in the general gaming state. Is detected in the same order as the predetermined order, the rotation of the reel is stopped at the position where the combination of symbols relating to the fourth re-game player is displayed in the symbol display area. When the order in which the stop operation is detected by the detecting means is different from the specific order, the rotation of the reel is stopped at the position where the symbol combination related to the fifth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when the fourth re-gamer and the fifth re-gamer are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination, depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined order. Since either the first probability gaming state or the fourth probability gaming state is activated, a player can be interposed between the first probability state and the second probability state. , Improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when the fourth re-gamer and the fifth re-gamer are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination, depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined order. Since either the first probability gaming state or the fourth probability gaming state is activated, a player can be interposed between the first probability state and the second probability state. , Improve the interest of the player in the game.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the liquid-crystal reel symbol display area displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the main reel symbol display area 39 and the winning line of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (main reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the pattern virtually drawn on the liquid crystal reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (liquid crystal reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT5 gaming states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the RT6 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT7 gaming state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT8 gaming state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB2 game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for BB2 game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for MB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the game state and game state of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the number selection table for a spinning cylinder stop of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the rotation stop initial setting table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table storage table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the change data table after the 1st stop of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL101) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL102) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL103) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL104) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL201) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL202) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL203) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL204) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL301) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL302) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL303) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (TBL304) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination (display combination) storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effective stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the preferential acquisition data acquisition process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding frame number process performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing-in control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop data storage process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT operation processing at the time of the bonus end performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the BB1 bonus completion | finish check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the BB2 bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine.

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

  The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so that it can be opened and closed. Inside the cabinet, there are small main reels 2, 3, 4 and a main control circuit 61 described later (see FIG. 8). The sub control circuit 62 (see FIG. 9) and the like are accommodated.

  Main reels 2, 3, and 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Note that the main reels 2, 3, and 4 of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention.

  The front door is provided with a main reel symbol display area 39 for making the symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 visible from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the main reel symbol display area 39. The main reel symbol display area 39 of this embodiment constitutes the symbol display area of the present invention.

  In addition, a large liquid crystal display device 20 is provided at the top of the front door. The liquid crystal display device 20 displays various images. Normally, as shown in FIG. 2, liquid crystal reels 5, 6, and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are vertically arranged in the liquid crystal reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. Display freely. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols is virtually drawn. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 20 displays various information or displays images related to effects in areas other than the liquid crystal reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. Furthermore, an image related to the effect may be displayed using the full display screen without displaying the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7.

  On the left and right sides of the main reels 2 to 4, pedestal portions having substantially horizontal surfaces are respectively formed. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right pedestal portion, and a winning line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 to become an effective line. On the other hand, the left pedestal portion is provided with a 1-BET button 30 and a maximum BET button 31 for betting credited medals by a player's push button operation (press operation). When the 1-BET button 30 is pressed, one of the credited medals is inserted. When the maximum BET button 31 is pressed, the maximum number that can be inserted at that time is inserted from the credited medal. When these BET buttons 30 and 31 are pressed, a later-described winning line is activated and becomes an activated line.

  A start lever 33 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base. When the player presses the start lever 33 (start operation), the main reels 2 to 4 and the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 rotate and are displayed on the main reel symbol display area 39 and the liquid crystal reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. The symbol to be changed fluctuates and the game is started.

  On the lower left side of the start lever 33, a settlement button 37 is provided for switching the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals obtained by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the checkout button 37. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout port 53 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 53 are sent to the medal receiving unit 52. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  Three stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion and on the right side of the start lever 33. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left liquid crystal reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle liquid crystal reel 6 is stopped by a stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right liquid crystal reel 7 is stopped by a stop operation on the right stop button 36. However, depending on the performance, the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 may stop regardless of the stop operation. In addition, depending on the performance, the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 may not be displayed. Here, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, the stop of the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and the stop of the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. In addition, the stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as the first stop operation, the stop operation for the second stop is referred to as the second stop operation, and the stop operation for the third stop is referred to as the third stop operation. That's it.

  On the left side of the main reel symbol display area 39, BET lamps 13, 14, 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26, payout number display section 16, and stored number display section 17 is provided. The BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to turn on according to the number of inserted medals, and notify the number of inserted medals at that time. The REPLAY lamp 21 is controlled to be lit until the game by replay is completed after the replay is established, and notifies that the game is possible without inserting medals. The WAIT lamp 22 is turned on when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed between the current game and the previous game, and informs that the WAIT time is being consumed. The WIN lamp 24 is lit during the operation of the bonus. The START lamp 25 is lit when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable, that is, when the start operation can be performed by the start lever 33. The INSERT lamp 26 lights up when a medal can be inserted into the medal insertion slot 9. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals paid out by winning. The number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals stored (credited) made up of two-digit 7-segment LEDs.

  Speakers 96L and 96R are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front door. The speakers 96L and 96R output game sounds such as effect sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  Side lamps 28 are provided at the left end and the right end of the front door, respectively. The side lamp 28 lights up and blinks for various effects.

  Inside the cabinet, there are provided a setting change switch 56S (see FIG. 8) and a reset switch 55S (see FIG. 8) used when setting a set value. The set value is a value from “1” to “6” that indicates the degree of advantage for the player step by step. In the gaming machine 1, the probability of internal lottery varies depending on the set value.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol display area 39 displays the three symbols drawn on the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle, and lower rows, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 3, the three symbols drawn on the left main reel 2 are respectively divided into a left / upper region (A), a left / middle region (D), and a left / lower region (G ) And the three symbols drawn on the middle main reel 3 are displayed in the middle / upper region (B), middle / middle region (E) and middle / lower region (H), respectively. The three drawn symbols are displayed in the right / upper region (C), right / middle region (F), and right / lower region (I), respectively. As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 3, in the gaming machine 1, the left / upper region (A), middle / upper region (B), right / upper region (C), left / lower region (G), middle / lower region (H), eight winning lines 1 to 8 connecting the right and lower tier areas (I) are provided. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 stops, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the symbol row drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2-4 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table (main reel) that defines the positions of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 2 to 4 is drawn. Specifically, it is composed of red 7 symbol 151, blue 7 symbol 152, BAR symbol 153, card symbol 154, cherry symbol 155, main symbol 156, feather symbol 157, heraldry symbol 158, blue blank symbol 159 and white blank symbol 160. The drawn symbol sequence is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 described later. As shown in FIG. 5, in the symbol arrangement table (main reel), in order to associate the rotation position of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, Symbol positions from “0” to “20” sequentially given every 21 rotations and a symbol code for identifying the symbol type are defined.

  Next, with reference to FIG.6 and FIG.7, the symbol sequence drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the liquid crystal reels 5-7 is demonstrated. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols virtually drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table (liquid crystal reel) that defines the positions of symbols arranged on the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the outer peripheral surface of each of the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is virtually drawn. Specifically, red 7 symbol 171, blue 7 symbol 172, BAR symbol 173, mirror symbol 174, ring (upper) symbol 175, ring (lower) symbol 176, cherry symbol 177, watermelon symbol 178, bell symbol 179 and replay A symbol sequence composed of symbols 180 is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (liquid crystal reel) is stored in a sub ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 described later. As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol arrangement table (liquid crystal reel) is associated with the rotational position of the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 and the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, as in the symbol arrangement table (main reel). For this reason, symbol positions from “0” to “20” that are sequentially given every 1/21 rotation of the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 are defined.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 61, a sub control circuit 62, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 61 includes a microcomputer 63 as a main component, and a random number sampling circuit and the like are added to the main component. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU 64, a main ROM 65 and a main RAM 66 as storage means. The main CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with a clock pulse generator 67, a frequency divider 68, a random number generator 69, a sampling circuit 70, and peripheral devices. .

  The main CPU 64 determines the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the internal winning combination and the detection of the stop operation. The main CPU 64 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the main reel symbol display area 39 when the main reels 2 to 4 have stopped rotating. If there is, a medal is paid out in accordance with the established combination.

  Further, as will be described later, the main CPU 64 operates the RT4 gaming state based on the establishment of the replay 2, and operates the RT3 gaming state based on the establishment of the replay 5. Further, the main CPU 64 simultaneously determines the replay 2 and the replay 5 as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and in this case, the stop operation order by the player is determined as “left → middle → right” or “left → When it is the same as any order of “right → middle”, the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped at the position where the symbol combination related to the replay 2 is displayed in the main reel symbol display area 39, while the stop by the player When the operation order is different from the predetermined order of “left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle”, the combination of symbols related to the replay 5 is displayed at the position displayed in the main reel symbol display area 39. The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped.

  The main CPU 64 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a first probability state control means, and a second probability state control means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generator 67 and the frequency divider 68 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 69 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 70 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 69.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process described later (see FIGS. 58 and 59) based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 66 for each game.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 63, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU64. In that case, the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63 has a program (for example, see FIGS. 56 to 74 described later) and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5, 7 to 24, and FIGS. 26 to 47) related to the processing of the main CPU 64. Various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 are stored.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 64 is set in the main RAM 66. For example, the extracted random number value, setting value, game state information, payout number, bonus carryover status information, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13-15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, There are a WIN lamp 24, a START lamp 25, an INSERT lamp 26), various display units (a stored number display unit 17, a payout number display unit 16), a hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like.

  The stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R are driven and controlled by the motor drive circuit 73, and rotate the reel drums of the main reels 2 to 4. The motor drive circuit 73 rotates and stops the main reels 2 to 4 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. Note that the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol variation means of the present invention.

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The various display units (the stored number display unit 17 and the payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Each display unit drive circuit 75 causes the stored number display unit 17 and the paid-out number display unit 16 to display numerical values based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The hopper 72 is driven and controlled by a hopper drive circuit 76. The hopper driving circuit 76 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 63. As each switch and each circuit, the insertion medal sensor 9S, the start switch 33S, the 1-BET switch 30S, the maximum BET switch 31S, the settlement switch 37S, the reset switch 55S, the setting change switch 56S, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the stop switch 34S. , 35S, 36S, and a payout completion signal circuit 79.

  The insertion medal sensor 9S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 by the player's insertion operation, and transmits an insertion detection signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. To do.

  The start switch 33S detects the start operation of the player with respect to the start lever 33, and transmits a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 63.

  The 1-BET switch 30S and the maximum BET switch 31S detect the player's insertion operation on the 1-BET button 30 and the maximum BET button 31, respectively, and the maximum one that can be inserted from the credited medal or at that time A storage input signal for instructing insertion of medals is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The settlement switch 37S detects a player's switching operation on the settlement button 37, and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The setting change switch 56S and the reset switch 55S transmit a setting update signal for updating the setting value of the main RAM 66 to the microcomputer 63 by detecting a setting value changing operation by the administrator of the gaming machine.

  Also, the set values can be set in six stages “1” to “6”, and each combination is determined as an internal winning combination by selecting an internal lottery table to be described later based on the set value. Change the probability. Further, the game state information stored in the main RAM 66 area is cleared by changing the set value. Further, by operating the reset switch 55S with the setting change switch 56S turned off, various information (such as gaming state) stored in the main RAM 66 area is cleared.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 receives drive pulses supplied to the stepping motors 45L, 45C and 45R after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and sends the drive pulse signal via the I / O port 71. It transmits to the microcomputer 63. The reel position detection circuit 77 outputs a reset pulse every time a photo sensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 detects a reference position provided on each main reel 2 to 4. And a reset pulse signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. The main CPU 64 of the microcomputer 63 updates a pulse counter and a symbol counter (to be described later) of the main RAM 66 based on reception of the drive pulse signal, and sets “0” to the pulse counter and symbol counter based on reception of the reset pulse signal. To do. Thereby, the main CPU 64 can determine the symbol positions of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the symbol counter.

  The stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, respectively, and stop that instructs the stop of rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the detected stop buttons 34 to 36, respectively. The signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. Note that the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The payout completion signal circuit 79 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 72S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number. A payout completion signal for indicating is sent to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71.

  The I / O port 71 is connected to the sub control circuit 62, and the main CPU 64 transmits signals such as various commands to the sub control circuit 62. The sub control circuit 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 62 to the main control circuit 61, and only one-way communication from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a start signal for starting a game is transmitted from the start switch 33S by a start operation on the start lever 33 by the player on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73, The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started by drive control of the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the main RAM 66 are accompanied with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Updated. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time “16” pulses are counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). In addition, when the symbol of symbol position “0” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is displayed in the middle area of the main reel symbol display area 39, the symbol counter value becomes “0”. Is set. For example, when a blue blank symbol at symbol position “13” on the left main reel is displayed in the left and middle areas of the main reel symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. ing. Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  When a stop signal is transmitted from the stop switches 34S, 35S, 36S by a stop operation on the stop buttons 34-36 of the player after the main reels 2-4 have reached constant speed rotation, the stop signal and the determined signal are determined. A control signal for stopping and controlling the main reels 2 to 4 is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73 based on the internal winning combination. The motor drive circuit 73 drives and controls the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the main reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, four frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within 4 frames when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within four frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, when the gaming machine 1 determines a plurality of winning combinations as internal winning combinations, if there are a plurality of symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames, the gaming machine 1 becomes an internal winning combination with a higher priority. The number of sliding frames is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a small role. Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the bonus combination. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position where the main reel starts to stop rotating is set as the “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “4”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, 36S until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. In the gaming machine 1, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set. It is defined as “4”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The display combination is searched based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 28) stored in the main ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 76 and the hopper 72 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a payout completion signal circuit 79 transmits a payout completion signal. Thereby, a control signal is transmitted to the hopper drive circuit 76, and the drive of the hopper 72 is stopped.

  When the credit switch 37S is used to switch to the credit mode, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is calculated as the number of credits in the main RAM 66. Add to the counter. In addition, a control signal is output to each display unit driving circuit 75, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the stored number display unit 17. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub control circuit 62 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 61 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 61. The sub-control circuit 62 basically includes a sub CPU 82, a sub ROM 83, a sub RAM 84, a rendering processor 85, a drawing RAM 86, a driver 88, a DSP (digital signal processor) 91, an audio RAM 92, an A / D converter 93, and an amplifier 94. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 82 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 83 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 61. The sub-RAM 84 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 61. The sub ROM 83 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program executed by the sub CPU. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit, an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers, and determining and registering effect contents (effect data), A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speaker, and the like are included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 62 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 20, speakers 96 </ b> L and 96 </ b> R, and the side lamps 28 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 82, the rendering processor 85, the drawing RAM 86 (including the frame buffer 87), and the driver 88 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 20. In particular, the liquid crystal reels 5 to 7 are displayed on the liquid crystal reel symbol display areas 5 </ b> A to 7 </ b> A by the liquid crystal display device 20.

  Further, the sub CPU 82, DSP 91, audio RAM 92, A / D converter 93, and amplifier 94 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 96L and 96R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU turns on and off the side lamp 28 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 58 and 59) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general lottery state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. Is determined to use the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, it is determined that the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is RT3 gaming. When it is in the state, it is determined that the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, it is determined that the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is used. If the state is the RT5 gaming state, it is determined that the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is the RT6 gaming state. If the game state is the RT7 gaming state, it is determined that the RT7 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is RT8. When it is in the gaming state, it is determined that the RT8 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and when the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state, it is determined that the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table is used, When the gaming state is the RB2 gaming state, it is determined that the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and when the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, it is determined that the MB lottery state internal lottery table is used.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state or an RT6 gaming state, “105” is determined, “93” is determined as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and “2” is determined as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state. When the gaming state is the RB2 gaming state, “4” is determined as the number of lotteries, and when the gaming state is the BB2 gaming state, “8” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the gaming state is the MB gaming state. In this case, “6” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12 are diagrams showing examples of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the RT6 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the RT7 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT8 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for BB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of an MB lottery state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 58 and 59) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values of “0” to “18” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” to “12” are defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, and one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and MB1 to MB4 according to the bonus data pointer, BB1 to BB8 are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to each winning number for each set value. However, in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 24, lottery values corresponding to the setting values “1” and “6” are shown, and lottery values corresponding to the setting values “2” to “5”, respectively. The description is omitted.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the set value is “1” and the internal lottery table for general gaming state in FIGS. 11 and 12 is determined as the internal lottery table, if the extracted random number value is “10”, first, The main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “8” corresponding to the winning number “105” from “10”. The subtraction result is “10−8 = 2”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “9” corresponding to the winning number “104” from the subtracted value “2”. The subtraction result is “2-9 = −7”, which is negative. Accordingly, the main CPU 64 determines the winning number “104” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “11” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “105” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines any one of “1” to “7” as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “1” to “84”, and “ Any one of “1” to “12” is defined. As described later, the small role / replay data pointers “1” to “7” are special role 1, special role group A, special role group B, special role group C, special role 7, special role 8, On the other hand, the bonus data pointers “1” to “12” correspond to MB1, MB2, MB3, MB4, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, BB8, respectively. . Therefore, when any of the winning numbers “1” to “84” is determined, the special role 1, the special role group A, the special role group B, the special role group C, the special role 7, the special role 8, the replay One of the bonus combinations (MB1, MB2, MB3, MB4, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, BB8) is determined as an internal winning combination. Note that the role groups such as the special role group A, the special role group B, and the special role group C are determined as the internal winning roles, because a plurality of roles constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as the internal winning roles. It is synonymous.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is any one of “1”, “2”, “4”, and “6” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “85” to “88”. And “0” as the bonus data pointer. As will be described later, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a bonus non-winning (losing). Therefore, when any of the winning numbers “85” to “88” is determined, only one of the special combination 1, special combination group A, special combination group C, and special combination 8 is determined as the internal winning combination. The bonus combination is not determined as an internal winning combination.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines any one of “7” to “11” as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “89” to “93”, and the bonus data pointer “0” is defined. Further, as will be described later, the small role / replay data pointers “7” to “11” correspond to replay 1, replay 2, replay role group, replay 3, and replay 4, respectively. Therefore, when any of the winning numbers “89” to “93” is determined, only one of the replay 1, replay 2, replay role group, replay 3, and replay 4 is determined as the internal winning role, and the bonus The role is not determined as an internal winning role. In the gaming machine 1, when the replay 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 1 is always established, and when the replay 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 2 is always established, and the replay combination group If Replay 2 or Replay 5 is determined as an internal winning combination (replay 2 and replay 5) is always established, Replay 3 is always established, and if Replay 3 is determined as an internal winning combination, replay 3 is always established. When the replay 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop control for the main reels 2 to 4 is performed so that the replay 4 is always established.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, “0” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer and “1” to “12” as the bonus data pointers for the winning numbers “94” to “105”. "Is specified. Further, as will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to the small role / replay non-winning (losing). Accordingly, when any of the winning numbers “94” to “105” is determined, the bonus combination (MB1, MB2, MB3, MB4, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, BB8) Only one of them is determined as an internal winning combination, and a small combination or replay is not determined as an internal winning combination.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to the RT8 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 13 to 20 are the same as the general gaming state internal lottery table except for the rows corresponding to the winning numbers “89” to “93”. It has a configuration. The rows corresponding to the winning numbers “89” to “93” correspond to the small role / replay data pointers “7” to “11” (replay 1, replay 2, replay role group, replay 3, replay 4). The lottery values defined for each RT gaming state internal lottery table are different. Changing the lottery value only for the rows corresponding to the winning numbers “89” to “93” changes only the winning probability of the replay (Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4), and the winning probability of other roles. It leads to not changing. Also, changing only the winning probability of replay and not changing the winning probability of other roles will change the probability (losing probability) of losing in internal lottery (no role will be determined as an internal winning combination). It leads to. Specifically, when the winning probability of a role other than replay is fixed, increasing only the replay winning probability (increasing the lottery value) leads to lowering the loss probability, and lowering only the replay winning probability. That (decreasing the lottery value) leads to an increase in the loss probability. That is, the larger the lottery value corresponding to the replay, the more advantageous for the player, and the smaller the lottery value corresponding to the replay, the more disadvantageous for the player.

  Here, regarding the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for RT8 gaming state, when the set value is “1”, Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay role group, Replay 3 The “total replay winning probability” in which any one of the replays 4 is determined as the internal winning combination is compared. In general game state internal lottery table, RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, RT6 gaming state internal lottery table, RT8 gaming state internal lottery table It is around 13.68%. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is about 76.43%, the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is about 73.14%, and the RT7 gaming state internal lottery table is about 37.02%. It is. In the RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a high probability, so the RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state may be referred to as high RT (high probability replay time).

  Further, unlike the internal lottery table for general gaming state, according to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for RT8 gaming state, all kinds corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “7” to “11” Is not determined as an internal winning combination. Specifically, according to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, any one of Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, and the Replay combination group and Replay 3 are not determined as internal winning combinations. According to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, either Replay 1 or Replay 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, and Replay 2, Replay combination group, and Replay 3 are not determined as internal winning combinations. According to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, any one of Replay 1, Replay 3, and Replay 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, and Replay 2 and Replay combination are not determined as internal winning combinations. According to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table, the replay 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, and the replay 2, replay combination group, replay 3, and replay 4 are not determined as internal winning combinations. According to the RT6 gaming state internal lottery table, the RT7 gaming state internal lottery table, and the RT8 gaming state internal lottery table, replay 1 and replay 3 are determined as internal winning combinations, and replay 2, replay role group, and replay 4 are Not determined as an internal winning role.

  The internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state shown in FIG. 21 is an internal lottery table used in the RB1 gaming state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to winning numbers “1” and “2” are defined. The internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state defines a small role / replay data pointer “17” and a lottery value “65408” for the winning number “1”, and a small number for the winning number “2”. A combination / replay data pointer “18” and a lottery value “128” are defined. The small role / replay data pointer “17” corresponds to the special role group H (consisting of special roles 1 to 8), and the small role / replay data pointer “18” is a special role. Corresponds to group I (consisting of special combination 2 to special combination 8). In the gaming machine 1, when the special combination group H or the special combination group I is determined as the internal winning combination, any of the special combination 1, the special combination 6 or the special combination 8 is always established (the number of payouts is 15). The stop control is performed on the main reel so that it becomes a sheet. Therefore, the RB1 gaming state in which a winning combination with a payout number of 15 is established with a probability of “65408 + 128/65536 (100%)” is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state shown in FIG. 22 is an internal lottery table used in the RB2 gaming state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to winning numbers “1” to “4” are defined. The internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state defines a small role / replay data pointer “13” and a lottery value “21622” for the winning number “1”, and for the winning number “2”, The replay data pointer “14” and the lottery value “21622” are defined, and the small role / replay data pointer “15” and the lottery value “21621” are defined for the winning number “3”, and the winning number “4” ”Is defined for the small role / replay data pointer“ 16 ”and the lottery value“ 671 ”. The small role / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to the special role group D (consisting of special role 2, special role 3, and special role 7), and the small role / replay data pointer “14”. "Corresponds to special role group E (consisting of special role 2, special role 3, special role 4, special role 5, special role 7), and small pointer / replay data pointer" 15 "is special Corresponding to role group F (consisting of special role 4, special role 5 and special role 7), the small role / replay data pointer “16” is special role group G (special role 1, special role 2 , Special role 3, special role 6, and special role 8). Therefore, according to the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state, the special role group D, the special role group E, and the special role group F are determined as internal winning roles with a probability of about 33%, and the special role group G is about 1%. Is determined as an internal winning combination.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the special combination group D is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is an operation on the left main reel 2, the special combination 7 is established (the number of payouts is 13). When the first stop operation is an operation on the middle main reel 3 or the right main reel 4, the special combination 2 and the special combination 3 are overlapped (the number of payouts is 8). Stop control is performed. In the gaming machine 1, when the special combination group E is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is an operation on the middle main reel 3, the special combination 7 is established (the number of payouts is 13). When the first stop operation is an operation on the left main reel 2 or the right main reel 4, the special combination 2 and the special combination 3 are established (the number of payouts is 8) or the special combination 4 The special reels 5 are overlapped (the number of payouts is 8), and the stop control for the main reel is performed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when the special combination group F is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is an operation on the right main reel 4, the special combination 7 is established (the number of payouts is 13). When the first stop operation is an operation on the left main reel 2 or the middle main reel 3, the special combination 4 and the special combination 5 are established in an overlapping manner (the number of payouts is 8). Stop control is performed. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when the special combination group G is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop control for the main reel is performed so that the special combination 6 or the special combination 8 is always established (the number of payouts is 15). Is done. Accordingly, the RB2 gaming state in which the payout number of 15 or 8 winning combinations is established with a probability of 100% is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  In the internal lottery table for BB2 gaming state shown in FIG. 23, “1” to “7” are defined as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “1” to “7”, respectively. “0” is defined. In addition, each lottery value corresponding to “1” to “7” as a small role / replay data pointer is a lottery value defined for the same small role / replay data pointer in the internal lottery table for general gaming state. It is the total value.

  The internal lottery table for the BB2 gaming state defines “12” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer for the winning number “8”. The small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to JACIN, and the winning probability thereof is 37.5% when the set value is “1”. In the gaming machine 1, when JACIN is determined as an internal winning combination, stop control for the main reel is performed so that JACIN is always established (from the next game, the gaming state shifts to the RB2 gaming state).

  In the MB lottery state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 24, “1” to “5” are defined as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “1” to “6”, respectively. “0” is defined. However, in the MB gaming state, an internal lottery process (see FIG. 58 and FIG. 59), which will be described later, performs an internal lottery using the MB lottery state internal lottery table and a random number value. Since the combination (special combination 1 to special combination 8) is an internal winning combination, the lottery value is not shown in FIG.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 25 shows a transition example of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control circuit 61 includes general gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, RT5 gaming state, RT6 gaming state, RT7 gaming state, RT8. There are a gaming state, an RB1 gaming state, an RB2 gaming state, a BB1 gaming state, a BB2 gaming state, and an MB gaming state.

  First, the RT7 gaming state and the RT8 gaming state will be described. The transition to the RT7 gaming state is made when the bonus combination (BB1, BB3, BB5, BB7, MB1 or MB3) is determined as the internal winning combination. On the other hand, the transition to the RT8 gaming state is made when the bonus combination (BB2, BB4, BB6, BB8, MB2 or MB4) is determined as the internal winning combination. Also, from the RT7 gaming state, when BB1 is established, the state transits to the BB1 gaming state, when BB3, BB5, and BB7 are established, the state transits to the BB2 gaming state, and when MB1 and MB3 are established, the MB gaming state is established. Transition. On the other hand, from the RT8 gaming state, transition to the BB1 gaming state is achieved when BB2 is established, transition to the BB2 gaming state is established when BB4, BB6, and BB8 are established, and the MB gaming state is established when MB2 and MB4 are established. Transition. The RT7 gaming state and the RT8 gaming state are game states in which a bonus combination is carried over, that is, while the flag (bit) in the carryover combination storage area is set to “1”. The RT7 gaming state and the RT8 gaming state may be referred to as “between flags”.

  Next, the BB1 gaming state will be described. Transition to the BB1 gaming state is made when a bonus combination (BB1 or BB2) is established. In addition, from the BB1 gaming state, the transition to the RT1 gaming state is made when more than 345 medals are paid out. In the BB1 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state repeatedly operates until more than 345 medals are paid out. The RB1 gaming state is ended by digesting 8 games or winning 8 times. However, in the RB1 gaming state, when the payout of medals, which is a condition for ending the BB1 gaming state, exceeds 345, the RB1 gaming state ends together with the BB1 gaming state, and transitions to the RT1 gaming state.

  Next, the BB2 gaming state will be described. Transition to the BB2 gaming state is made when a bonus combination (BB3 to BB8) is established. Also, from the BB2 gaming state, the game state transitions to the general gaming state when more than 345 medals are paid out. After the transition to the BB2 gaming state, the transition to the RB2 gaming state is made whenever JACIN is established until more than 345 medals are paid out. The RB2 gaming state is ended by digesting eight games or winning eight times, and transitions to the BB2 gaming state when the RB2 gaming state ends. However, in the RB2 gaming state, when the number of medals paid out, which is the end condition for the BB2 gaming state, exceeds 345, the RB2 gaming state is terminated together with the BB2 gaming state, and a transition is made to the general gaming state.

  Next, the MB gaming state will be described. Transition to the MB gaming state is made when a bonus combination (MB1 to MB4) is established. Further, from the MB gaming state, the game transits to the RT2 gaming state when more than 105 medals are paid out. In the MB gaming state, it is assumed that special combinations 1 to 8 are determined as internal winning combinations, and the maximum number of sliding pieces of the middle main reel 3 is “1”.

  Next, the RT1 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT1 gaming state is made when more than 345 medals are paid out in the BB1 gaming state. Further, from the RT1 gaming state, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the transition is made to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state. When the replay 2 is established, the transition is made to the RT4 gaming state, and the replay 4 is established. This transitions to the RT5 gaming state.

  Next, the RT2 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT2 gaming state is made when more than 105 medals are paid out in the MB gaming state. In addition, from the RT2 gaming state, the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, so that the transition is made to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state. Makes a transition to the RT5 gaming state.

  Next, the general gaming state will be described. To the general gaming state, the BB2 gaming state is ended by paying out 345 medals, 500 games are consumed in the RT2 gaming state, 30 games are consumed in the RT4 gaming state, and 2000 games are in the RT5 gaming state. The transition is made by digesting and digesting 500 games in the RT6 gaming state. Further, from the general gaming state, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the transition is made to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and when the replay 2 is established, the transition is made to the RT4 gaming state, and the replay 4 is established. Thus, transition to the RT5 gaming state is made, transition to the RT6 gaming state is made when the replay 3 is established, and transition to the RT3 gaming state is made when the replay 5 is established. In addition, since there is a chance to shift from the general gaming state to the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state which is a high RT, it may be referred to as “CZ1” (chance zone 1).

  Next, the RT4 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT4 gaming state is made when the replay 2 is established in the RT1 gaming state or the general gaming state. Further, from the RT4 gaming state, the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, thereby transitioning to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and transitioning to the general gaming state by digesting 30 games. Note that the RT4 gaming state is a high RT, and unless the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, it is completed in 30 games, so the RT4 gaming state may be referred to as “high RT30”.

  Next, the RT5 gaming state will be described. The transition to the RT5 gaming state is made when the replay 4 is established in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, or the general gaming state. In addition, from the RT5 gaming state, the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, so that the transition is made to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and the 2000 gaming state is used to transition to the general gaming state. Note that the RT5 gaming state is a high RT, and unless the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the game ends in 2000 games, so the RT5 gaming state may be referred to as “high RT2000”.

  Next, the RT3 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT3 gaming state is made when the replay 5 is established in the general gaming state. Further, from the RT3 gaming state, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the transition is made to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and when the replay 4 is established, the transition is made to the RT5 gaming state, and the replay 3 is established. This makes a transition to the RT6 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state is sometimes referred to as “CZ2” (chance zone 2) because there is a chance to transition from the RT3 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state that is a high RT.

  Next, the RT6 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT6 gaming state is made when the replay 3 is established in the RT3 gaming state or the general gaming state. Further, from the RT6 gaming state, the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, thereby transitioning to the RT7 gaming state or the RT8 gaming state, and transitioning to the general gaming state by digesting 500 games. Note that the RT6 gaming state is not a high RT and ends in 500 games unless a bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and therefore the RT6 gaming state may be referred to as “low RT500”.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 58 and 59) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag is an internal symbol combination storage area composed of an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, an internal symbol combination 3 storage area, and an internal symbol combination 4 storage area, each of which is described later. The data stored in (refer to FIG. 48), and information for identifying the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, the internal symbol combination 3 storage area, and the internal symbol combination 4 storage area are stored as storage area types. That's it.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The small combination / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to the special combination 1. The small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to special role 2 and special role 3 (abbreviated as “special role group A”). The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to special role 2, special role 3, and special role 6 (abbreviated as “special role group B”). The small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to special role 4 and special role 5 (abbreviated as “special role group C”). The small role / replay data pointer “5” corresponds to the special role 7. The small combination / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to the special combination 8. The small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to the replay 1. The small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to the replay 2. The small role / replay data pointer “9” corresponds to replay 2 and replay 5 (abbreviated as “replay role group”). The small role / replay data pointer “10” corresponds to the replay 3. The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to the replay 4. The small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to JACIN. The small role / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to special role 2, special role 3, and special role 7 (abbreviated as “special role group D”). The small role / replay data pointer “14” corresponds to special role 2, special role 3, special role 4, special role 5, and special role 7 (abbreviated as “special role group E”). The small role / replay data pointer “15” corresponds to special role 4, special role 5, and special role 7 (abbreviated as “special role group F”). The small role / replay data pointer “16” corresponds to special role 1, special role 2, special role 3, special role 6, and special role 8 (abbreviated as “special role group G”). The small role / replay data pointer “17” corresponds to special roles 1 to 8 (abbreviated as “special role group H”). The small role / replay data pointer “18” corresponds to special role 2 to special role 8 (abbreviated as “special role group I”). When the small combination / replay data pointers “2” to “4”, “9”, “13” to “18” are determined, a plurality of combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time. Become.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 27, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “12” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to MB1. The bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to MB2. The bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to MB3. The bonus data pointer “4” corresponds to MB4. The bonus data pointer “5” corresponds to BB1. The bonus data pointer “6” corresponds to BB2. The bonus data pointer “7” corresponds to BB3. The bonus data pointer “8” corresponds to BB4. The bonus data pointer “9” corresponds to BB5. The bonus data pointer “10” corresponds to BB6. The bonus data pointer “11” corresponds to BB7. The bonus data pointer “12” corresponds to BB8.

  Next, the symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line, or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, and a storage area type , And the number of payouts. The data indicating the display combination is any one of a display combination 1 storage area composed of 1 byte, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, and a display combination storage area composed of a display combination 4 storage area (see FIG. 48). The display combination storage area of the display combination 1 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area depends on the storage area type. Determined.

  In the symbol combination table, as the display combination, special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 6, special combination 7, special combination 8, replay 1, replay 2, replay 3 , Replay 4, Replay 5, JACIN, MB1, MB2, MB3, MB4, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, BB8 are defined.

  Special combination 1 is established when “card symbol-ANY-card symbol” is displayed on the active line. When special role 1 is established, if the number of inserted medals is 2 (RB1 gaming state, RB2 gaming state, MB gaming state), 15 medals are paid out, and the number of inserted medals is 3 In the case of (general gaming state, RT1 gaming state to RT8 gaming state, BB2 gaming state), one medal is paid out. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  Special role 2 is established by displaying “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY” on the active line, and special role 3 is displayed “cherry symbol-blue blank symbol-ANY” on the active line. It is established by If the number of inserted medals is 2 due to the establishment of special combination 2 or special combination 3, two medals are paid out, and if the number of inserted medals is 3, one medal Is paid out.

  Special role 4 is established by displaying “emblem symbol-cherry symbol-card symbol” on the active line, and special role 5 is indicated by “emblem symbol-blue blank symbol-card symbol” on the active line. It is established by doing. When the special combination 4 or special combination 5 is established, four medals are paid out.

  Special combination 6 is established by displaying “blue blank symbol-blue blank symbol-main symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 6 is established, 15 medals are paid out.

  The special combination 7 is established by displaying “emblem design-emblem design-main design” on the active line. If the number of inserted medals is 2 due to the establishment of special combination 7, 13 medals are paid out, and if the number of inserted medals is 3, 3 medals are paid out. Is called.

  The special combination 8 is established by displaying “wing design-emblem design-card design” on the active line. When the special combination 8 is established, 15 medals are paid out.

  Replay 1 is established by displaying “Cherry design-Crest design-Blue blank design” on the active line. Replay 2 is established when “wing design-cherry design-main design” is displayed on the active line. Replay 3 is established when “wing design-blue blank design-card design” is displayed on the active line. Replay 4 is established by displaying “main symbol-blue blank symbol-cherry symbol” on the active line. Replay 5 is established by displaying “main symbol-emblem symbol-cherry symbol” on the active line. When Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, or Replay 5 is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted games in the game in which Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, or Replay 5 is established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. The Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  JACIN is established by displaying “blue blank-emblem design-white blank design” on the active line. When JACIN is established, the state transits to the RB2 gaming state.

  MB1 is established by displaying "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-BAR symbol" on the active line, and MB2 is indicated by "Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-BAR symbol" on the active line. MB3 is established by displaying "Red 7 Symbol-Blue 7 Symbol-BAR Symbol" on the active line, and MB4 is "Blue 7 Symbol-Red 7 Symbol-BAR Symbol". It is established by being displayed on the effective line. When MB1, MB2, MB3, and MB4 are established, the state transits to the MB gaming state.

  BB1 is established by displaying “Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol” on the active line, and BB2 is “Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol” on the active line. BB3 is established by displaying "Red 7 Symbol-Red 7 Symbol-Blue 7 Symbol" on the active line, and BB4 is "Blue 7 Symbol-Blue 7 Symbol-Red". 7 symbol "is established on the active line, and BB5 is established by displaying" Red 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol "on the active line. 7 symbols-7 red symbols-7 blue symbols are displayed on the active line, and BB7 is displayed by displaying "7 red symbols-7 blue symbols-7 blue symbols" on the active line. BB8 displays “Blue 7 design-Red 7 design-Red 7 design” on the active line. Established by Rukoto. When BB1 and BB2 are established, a transition is made to the BB1 gaming state, and when BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, and BB8 are established, a transition is made to the BB2 gaming state.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table includes an operating flag that is turned on when starting the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, the MB gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state, the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, the MB gaming state, It is a table which prescribes | regulates the termination conditions of RB1 gaming state and RB2 gaming state. According to the bonus operating time table, when the BB1 gaming state starts, the BB1 gaming state flag is turned on, when the BB2 gaming state starts, the BB2 gaming state flag is turned on, and when the MB gaming state starts. When the MB gaming state flag is turned on and the RB1 gaming state starts, the RB1 gaming state flag is turned on, and when the RB2 gaming state starts, the RB2 gaming state flag is turned on.

  In the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, and the value of the bonus end number counter is set as the end condition of the MB gaming state. “105” is defined. Further, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state end when the medal payout number exceeds 345, and the MB gaming state ends when the medal payout number exceeds 105. Further, the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are ended when eight games are played or when eight prizes are won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the number selection table for turning stop of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The reel stop number selection table is a small combination / replay data pointer (internal winning combination) determined by the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 58 and 59) in the reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. It is a table used when determining the number for rotation stop based on this. In the rotation stop number selection table, a rotation stop number is defined for each small combination / replay data pointer (internal winning combination). For example, when the small role / replay data pointer “1” (special role 1 as the internal winning combination) is determined based on the rotation stop number selection table, “NUM01” is set as the rotation stop number. Will be determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a spinning cylinder stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The reel stop initial setting table is a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. It is a table used when determining a table number and change data selection number. In the rotation stop initial setting table, for each operation stop button, for the rotation stop numbers “NUM00” to “NUM19”, stop table selection number, line data, first stop stop table number and change data selection For example, when the operation stop button is the left stop button and the rotation stop number is “NUM09”, the stop table selection number “SL09”, the line data “3”, the first The stop table number for stop “TBL101” and the change data selection number “0” are determined.

  Next, the stop table storage table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop table storage table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The stop table storage table is a stop table storage area (stop table 1 storage area, stop table 2 storage described later) using FIG. 53 based on the stop table selection number in the stop data storage process described later using FIG. This is a table used when determining the line data to be stored in the area, the stop table 3 storage area, and the stop table 4 storage area) and the second stop table number (or the third stop table number). is there. The stop table storage table includes, for each stop table selection number, the line data to be stored in the stop table 1 storage area and the stop table 4 storage area, the second stop table number for stop, the stop table 2 storage area, and the stop table. Line data to be stored in the three storage areas and the third stop table number are defined.

  Next, the first post-stop change data table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the first post-stop change data table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The first post-stop change data table is stored in the stop table storage area in the stop data storage process to be described later with reference to FIG. It is a table used when updating the stored line data and the second stop table number (or the third stop table number). In the first post-stop change data table, the line data to be stored in the stop table 1 storage area, the stop table 4 storage area, the second stop table number, and the stop table 2 storage area for each change data selection number The line data to be stored in the stop table 3 storage area and the third stop table number are defined.

  Next, the stop table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 101) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop table (TBL102) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 103) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 104) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 201) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (TBL 202) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 203) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 204) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 301) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 302) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (TBL 303) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop table (TBL 304) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the main ROM 65 also stores other stop tables.

  The stop table is a table used when determining the sliding frame number determination data for determining the sliding frame number in the sliding frame number determination process described later with reference to FIG. In the stop table, sliding frame number determination data corresponding to symbol positions “0” to “20” is defined for each line data. The stop table (TBL101), the stop table (TBL102), the stop table (TBL103), and the stop table (TBL104) define the sliding frame number determination data of the left main reel 2, and the stop table (TBL201), stop table (TBL202), The stop table (TBL 203) and the stop table (TBL 204) define the sliding frame number determination data of the middle main reel 3, and the stop table (TBL 301), the stop table (TBL 302), the stop table (TBL 303), and the stop table (TBL 304) are The data for determining the number of sliding frames of the right main reel 4 is defined. Note that the value of the sliding frame number determination data is the number of sliding frames, except in special cases such as when bonus combinations are carried over.

  For example, when the value of the sliding frame number determination data is the number of sliding frames, according to the line data “3” of the stop table (TBL102), the symbol is left / upper region (A) or left / lower region (G). Will stop. Therefore, the line data “3” of the stop table (TBL102) needs to establish the replay 4 or the replay 5 (the symbol of the left main reel 2 constituting the combination of symbols related to the replay and the replay 5 is the present symbol). Referenced in some cases.

  Further, in particular, when the replay combination group consisting of the replay 2 and the replay 5 (the small combination / replay data pointer “9”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the number selection for turning stop shown in FIG. 30 is performed. Based on the table, the rotating cylinder stop number is determined to be “NUM09”. Further, according to the stop table determined based on the rotation stop number “NUM09”, the first stop operation is the stop operation sequence for the left stop button 34 (“left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle”). )), The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the combination of symbols related to Replay 2 (“wing symbol-cherry symbol-main symbol”) stops on the active line, while the first stop operation Is the stop operation sequence for the middle stop button 35 or the right stop button 36 (“middle → left → right”, “middle → right → left”, “right → left → middle” or “right → middle → left”). The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the combination of symbols related to the replay 5 (“feather symbol-emblem symbol-cherry symbol”) always stops on the active line. That is, when the replay combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, the player performs a stop operation in the order of “left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle” to establish replay 2 On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in the order of “middle → left → right”, “middle → right → left”, “right → left → middle” or “right → middle → left”, replay 5 Can be established.

  Next, a priority table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a priority table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the priority order table, a priority order (that is, priority order 1 to priority order 3) is defined for each combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Specifically, the priority order is defined according to the pull-in data 1, the pull-in data 2, the pull-in data 3, and the pull-in data 4 corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. The pull-in data has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storing area, and each bit corresponds to each combination. The priority order indicates the order in which the winning combination is preferentially performed among the combinations determined as the internal winning combination. In other words, when there are a plurality of constituent symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the combination determined as the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (4 frames in the present embodiment), the combination with the highest priority Such a configuration symbol preferentially stops on the active line. Specifically, according to the priority table, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to replay (replay 1 to replay 5), and the second priority is a small role (special role). 1 to a special combination 8). The third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to bonus combinations (MB1 to MB4, BB1 to BB8) or JACIN.

  Next, the priority order table stored in the main ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of the priority order table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The priority order table indicates an order in which applicable numerical values are searched from a numerical value range (ie, “0” to “4”) preliminarily defined as the number of sliding frames. The priority order indicates the order. The priority order table shown in FIG. 47 defines the priority order of the number of sliding symbols for each piece of sliding frame number determination data acquired based on the stop table described above. Specifically, in the priority order table, if the sliding frame number determination data is “0”, the number of sliding frames in the priority order “1” is “0”, and the sliding frame number determination data is “1”. If the priority order is “1”, the number of sliding frames in the priority order “1” is “1”, and if the number of sliding frame determination data is “2”, the number of sliding frames in the priority order “1” is “2”, If the frame is “3”, the number of sliding frames in the priority order “1” is “3”, and if the sliding frame number determination data is “4” frames, the number of sliding frames in the priority order “1” is “4” frames. In this way, the priority order is defined so that the number of sliding frames indicated by the sliding frame number determination data is the highest.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area (display combination storing area) and carryover combination storing area allocated to the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination storing area (display combination storing area) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, an internal winning combination 3 storing area, and an internal winning combination 4 storing area. The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 66, and store internal winning combination information. To do. Each internal winning combination storing area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores data “1”, so that the special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3 respectively. , Special role 4, special role 5, special role 6, special role 7 and special role 8 indicate that they are internal winning roles. The bits “0” to “5” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area store “1” data, respectively, so that Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, Replay 5, and JACIN are stored. Indicates that this is an internal winning combination. Bits “0” to “3” constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area indicate that MB1, MB2, MB3, and MB4 are internal winning combinations by storing data “1”, respectively. . The bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 4 storage area store “1” data, so that BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, and BB8 are stored. Indicates that this is an internal winning role. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in a display combination storage area that is different from the internal winning combination storage area on the main RAM 66. The combination storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area. The display combination storage area indicates which combination is a display combination.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the carryover combination storage area is composed of a carryover combination 1 storage area and a carryover combination 2 storage area. The carryover combination 1 storage area and the carryover combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 66 and store carryover combination information. Each carryover combination storage area indicates which combination is a carryover combination by storing data “0” or “1” in any of the bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of bits “0” to “3” constituting the carryover combination 1 storage area stores data “1”, so that MB1, MB2, MB3, and MB4 are carryover combinations, respectively. It shows that. Each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the carryover combination 2 storage area stores data “1”, so that BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, BB7, and BB8 are carried over. Indicates a role.

  Here, a state where BB1 is a carryover combination is referred to as a BB1 carryover state, and a state where MB1 is a carryover combination is referred to as an MB1 carryover state. The BB1 carryover state refers to a state where BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination. Similarly, the MB1 carryover state refers to a state where MB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until MB1 is established when MB1 is determined as an internal winning combination. Similarly, BB2 to BB8 are also referred to as BB2 carryover state to BB8 carryover state, and MB2 to MB4 are also referred to as MB2 carryover state to MB4 carryover state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the game state flag storage area allocated to the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of the game state flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The gaming state flag storage area includes a gaming state flag 1 storage area and a gaming state flag 2 storage area. The gaming state 1 flag storage area and the gaming state flag 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 66, and data “0” or “1” is stored in the bit “0” to “7” area. Is stored to indicate ON / OFF of each gaming state flag. Specifically, each bit of “0” to “7” constituting the gaming state 1 flag storage area stores data of “1”, so that RT1 gaming state flag, RT2 gaming state flag, RT3 respectively. It indicates that the gaming state flag, the RT4 gaming state flag, the RT5 gaming state flag, the RT6 gaming state flag, the RT7 gaming state flag, and the RT8 gaming state flag are on. Each bit of “0” to “4” constituting the gaming state 2 flag storage area stores data of “1”, so that BB1 gaming state flag, BB2 gaming state flag, RB1 gaming state flag, RB2 respectively. It indicates that the game state flag and the MB game state flag are on. When the game state flag storage area is all “0” (off), it indicates that the game state flag is in the general game state.

  Next, the effective stop button storage area in the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of the effective stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effective stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 66. The effective stop button storage area stores “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby determining whether or not the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective. It indicates whether or not the pressing operation of 35 is effective, and whether or not the pressing operation of the right stop button 36 is effective. For example, that the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective means that the rotation of the left main reel 2 can be stopped by pressing the left stop button 34, that is, the left main reel 2 rotates. Indicates that it is inside.

  Next, the operation stop button storage area in the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of the operation stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operation stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 66. The operation stop button storage area stores “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2”, so that the left stop button 34 is operated or the middle stop button 35 is operated. Whether or not the right stop button 36 is activated. In addition, that the left stop button 34 act | operated means that the left stop button 34 was pressed.

  Next, the stop table storage area in the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of the stop table storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The stop table storage area includes a stop table 1 storage area, a stop table 2 storage area, a stop table 3 storage area, and a stop table 4 storage area. Each stop table storage area includes an area for storing line data and an area for storing stop table numbers. The line data and stop table number stored in each stop table storage area are updated according to the stop status of the main reel.

  First, before the first stop (during the rotation of all main reels), the lines defined in the rotation stop initial setting table (FIG. 31) are provided in the stop table 1 storage area, the stop table 2 storage area, and the stop table 3 storage area. Data and a stop table number for the first stop are stored. Specifically, the line data and the first stop table number for the left stop button 34 are stored in the stop table 1 storage area, and the line data and the first stop button for the middle stop button 35 are stored in the stop table 2 storage area. The stop table number is stored, and the line data of the right stop button 36 and the first stop table number for stop are stored in the stop table 3 storage area.

  Next, after the first stop, the stop table 1 storage area, the stop table 2 storage area, the stop table 3 storage area, the stop table 4 storage area, the line data specified in the stop table storage table (FIG. 32) and the 2 / Stop table number for third stop is stored. Specifically, the line data and the second stop table number for stop are stored in the stop table 1 storage area and the stop table 4 storage area, and the line data and the third data are stored in the stop table 2 storage area and the stop table 3 storage area. Stores the stop table number for stop. However, when the change data selection number is “0”, it is updated again based on the change data table after the first stop. In addition, immediately after the second stop operation (before the third stop operation), the stop operation is not performed on the right stop button (the right stop button is valid), and the second stop operation is not an operation on the left stop button. The line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 4 storage area are stored in the stop table 1 storage area, and the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 3 storage area are stored in the stop table 2 storage area. Stored in

  Next, the symbol storage area in the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “3”).

  The symbol storage area is an area for storing a symbol code corresponding to each display area in the main reel symbol display area 39 constituting each winning line (effective line), and is provided for each winning line (effective line). For example, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the winning line 1 (effective line 1), the symbols corresponding to the display areas of the left / upper area (A), middle / upper area (B), and right / upper area (C) are displayed. Store the code. Such symbol storage areas are also provided for the other winning lines 2 (effective line 2) to winning line 8 (effective line 8).

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 54 indicates the symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “3”. The case where the symbol position data is “3” means that the symbol position “3” of each main reel 2, 3, 4 (the left main reel 2 has a red 7 symbol, the middle main reel 3 has a red 7 symbol, the right main This corresponds to the case where red 7 symbols on reel 4 are displayed in the left / middle area (D), middle / middle area (E), and right / middle area (F), respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol storage area corresponding to the left / upper region (A) has a symbol position “4” (cherry symbol), and the symbol storage region corresponding to the left / lower region (G) has a symbol position “ The symbol code indicating the symbol “2” (card symbol) is stored. In addition, the symbol storage area corresponding to the middle / upper region (B) has a symbol position “4” (blue blank symbol), and the symbol storage region corresponding to the middle / lower region (H) has symbol position “2”. The symbol code indicating the symbol (cherry symbol) is stored. Furthermore, the symbol storage area corresponding to the right / upper area (C) has a symbol position “4” (feather pattern), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the right / lower area (I) has a symbol position “2”. A symbol code indicating the symbol (this symbol) is stored.

  Next, the expected display combination storing area in the main RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a predicted display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the expected display combination storing area, priority pull-in data determined in accordance with symbols respectively corresponding to symbol positions “0” to “20” of the rotating main reel are stored. For example, when all the main reels are rotating, the priority pull-in data is stored in the expected display combination storage area for the left main reel, the expected display combination storage area for the middle main reel, and the expected display combination storage area for the right main reel. Further, when the rotation of the left main reel 2 is stopped and the middle main reel 3 and the right main reel 4 are rotating, the middle main reel display combination storage area and the right main reel display combination prediction storage Preferential pull-in data is stored in the area.

  The priority pull-in data is 8-bit data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table in the priority pull-in data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, each of the bits “1” to “3” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table stores “1” in each main reel. A symbol that may be established when each of the arranged symbols stops in the middle stage of the main reel symbol display area 39 is shown. Specifically, bit “1” indicates whether or not a bonus combination or JACIN may be established, and bit “2” indicates whether or not a small combination (special combination 1 to special combination 8) may be established. Bit “3” indicates whether or not replay (replay 1 to replay 5) may be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the main reel symbol display area 39. That is, if a symbol that is not determined as an internal winning combination is established by stopping the symbol in the middle stage of the main reel symbol display area 39, it is prohibited to stop at the bit “0” of the priority pull-in data. “0” is set to prevent the symbol from stopping in the middle of the main reel symbol display area 39.

  The priority pull-in data has a higher priority as the value is larger. By referring to the priority pull-in data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the main reel. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the main reel stops rotating. Of the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames “4”, the symbol corresponding to the largest priority pull-in data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, the priority pull-in data indicates the ranking between symbols arranged on the main reel. In addition, when there are a plurality of priority pull-in data having the same value as the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the number of sliding frames, the highest priority is based on the priority order defined by the priority order table described above. A high symbol is determined.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 56, the reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Also, the main CPU 64 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially executes the reset interrupt processing stored in the main ROM 65 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. Configured to do.

  First, the main CPU 64 performs an initialization process (step S1). The initialization process is a process performed when the power is turned on. Specifically, the main CPU 64 initializes all output ports, determines whether or not the backup is normally performed when the power is turned off, and if there is an abnormality, backed up information (setting value information, game state information) )).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a setting value change process (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 64 updates the setting value based on the operation of the setting change switch 56S.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the initialization command data in the communication data storage area on the main RAM 66 (step S3). The initialization command data includes setting change information indicating whether or not there has been a setting change and setting value information indicating a setting value. The command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process (step S483) of an interrupt process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the designated storage area of the main RAM 66 at the end of the previous game (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 64 erases data in the writable area in the main RAM 66 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the main RAM 66, and sequences in the current game. Specify the start address to the program.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S5). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted number counter is updated by checking the inserted medal sensor 9S and the BET switches 30S, 31S, and the input of the start switch 33S is checked.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 33S is turned on, the main CPU 64 extracts a random number value for determining an internal winning combination (step S6). Specifically, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value from a range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the main RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process to be described later with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 24), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 26 and 27). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores start command data in the communication data storage area (step S8). The start command includes information such as game state information, internal winning combination information, and carryover state information indicating whether or not the bonus carryover state.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S9).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a wait execution process (step S10). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stops the process until 4.1 seconds have elapsed unless 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game. Also, 4.1 seconds is set to the waiting time timer for the next game.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area (step S11) and requests the rotation start of all reels (step S12). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the main reels 2 to 4 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S13). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S14). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 64 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the main reels 2 to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area (step S15). The display command includes information such as display combination information indicating a display combination and payout number information indicating a payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal payout processing (step S16). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 64 updates the credit counter set in the main RAM 66 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the stored number display unit 17 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 64 controls the hopper 72 by the hopper drive circuit 76 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 64 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S16 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S17).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether any of the BB1 gaming state flag, the BB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S18). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that any of the BB1 gaming state flag, the BB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S19). The process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that none of the BB1 gaming status flag, the BB2 gaming status flag, or the MB gaming status flag is on, it performs RT control processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S20). The process proceeds to step S21.

  Finally, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S21). When this process ends, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S4.

  Thus, the main CPU 64 executes the processing from step S4 to step S21 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S21 ends, the processing in step S4 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, it copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter, clears the automatic insertion counter (step S42), and performs the process of step S44. Migrate to The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then permits passage of medals (step S43), and proceeds to the processing of step S44. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a replay has been established in the previous game and determining the number of medals inserted in the previous game.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S44).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether any of the RB1 gaming state flag, the RB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S45). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that none of the RB1 gaming state flag, the RB2 gaming state flag, or the MB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S47, while the RB1 gaming state flag and the RB2 gaming state. When it is determined that either the flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the maximum value of the inserted number counter is changed to “2” (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S47). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S48).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S48 that the value of the inserted number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the inserted number counter (step S49) and sets “8” to the effective line counter. While setting (step S50), the medal insertion command data is stored in the communication data storage area (step S51), and the process proceeds to step S53. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter (step S52), and the process proceeds to step S53. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S47, after performing the process of step S51 or the process of step S52, the main CPU 64 then checks the BET switches 30S and 31S (step S51). S53). Specifically, when the BET switches 30S and 31S are turned on, the main CPU 64 specifies the type of the BET switches 30S and 31S, and sets the insertion number counter based on the maximum values of the insertion number counter, the credit counter, and the insertion number counter. The value to be added is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated. The main CPU 64 sets “8” in the valid line counter when any of the BET switches 30S and 31S is turned on, and switches on based on the type of the BET switches 30S and 31S that are turned on. The value of the number counter is updated, and a medal insertion command including information indicating the value of the insertion number counter is stored in the communication data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S54). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S47. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 33S is on (step S55).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S55 that the start switch 33S is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S47. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start switch 33S is on, the main CPU 64 then prohibits the passage of medals (step S56) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 64 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S6 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59, the internal lottery process will be described. 58 and 59 are flowcharts showing an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state flag (step S71).

  Next, the main CPU 64 acquires a random value from the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (step S72).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the number of lotteries as the initial value of the winning number (step S73).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S74).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value, and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S75). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S74 from the determination random number value stored in the determination random value storage area, and updates the determination random value storage area with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S75, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S76). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S81), and proceeds to the processing of step S82. On the other hand, if the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been placed, it then subtracts “1” from the winning number (step S77) and subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S78). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S79).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S79, the main role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are each set to “0” (step S80). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S74. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S74 to step S79 until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is performed.

  After the processing of step S80 or step S81 is completed, the main CPU 64 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 26, and determines the winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Is acquired (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area (step S83).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination 1 storage area and the carryover combination 2 storage area are “00000000” (step S84). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that either the carryover combination 1 storage area or the carryover combination 2 storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S92. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination 1 storage area and the carryover combination 2 storage area are “00000000”, the main CPU 64 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 27 and based on the bonus data pointer. A winning request flag is acquired (step S85). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S86).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination 1 storage area and the carryover combination 2 storage area are “00000000” (step S87). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination 1 storage area and the carryover combination 2 storage area are “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S92. On the other hand, when it is determined that either the carryover combination 1 storage area or the carryover combination 2 storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT gaming state flag that is currently on, and sets the RT game number counter. If the value is not “0”, the RT game number counter is cleared (step S88), and the process proceeds to step S89.

Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not BB1, BB3, BB5, BB7, MB1 or MB3 has been won (step S89). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that BB1, BB3, BB5, BB7, MB1 or MB3 has been won, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT7 gaming state flag (step S90), and proceeds to the processing of step S92. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that BB1, BB3, BB5, BB7, MB1 or MB3 is not won, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT8 gaming state flag (step S91), and proceeds to the processing of step S92.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area in the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and internally stores the logical sum of the carryover combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area. The winning combination 4 is stored in the storage area (step S92).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S93). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 sets “1” in bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S94), and ends the internal lottery process. Thereby, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the special combination 1 to the special combination 8 are set as the internal winning combination.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

  Note that the main CPU 64 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S74 to S79 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S111). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, it determines “NUM19” as the rotation stop number and stores it in the rotation stop number storage area of the main RAM 66 (step S112). ), The process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 refers to the spinning cylinder stop number selection table shown in FIG. 30, and based on the small role / replay data pointer (internal winning combination), The number for turning stop is selected and stored in the number storing area for turning stop (step S113), and the process proceeds to step S114.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 31 and, based on the rotation stop number stored in the rotation stop number storage area, the stop table selection number for each operation stop button. The line data, the first stop table number for change, and the change data selection number are selected (step S114).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the line data selected for each operation stop button and the first stop table number in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 3 storage area (step S115). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the line data selected for the left stop button 34 and the first stop table number for stop in the stop table 1 storage area, and selects the line data selected for the middle stop button 35 and the first stop button. The stop table number is stored in the stop table 2 storage area, and the line data selected for the right stop button 36 and the first stop table number for stop are stored in the stop table 3 storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a rotating identifier (bit string “11111111”) indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (step S116).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S117).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S118), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the reel stop initial setting process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S10 in FIG.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a flowchart of the expected display combination storing process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment. The expected display combination storing process is a process called from the process of step S118 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 60) and the process of step S244 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  First, the main CPU 64 sets the value of the stop button non-operating counter in the search number counter (step S131).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “00001000” as stop button check data (step S132).

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S133). For example, when the stop button check data is “00001000”, the main CPU 64 sets “00000100”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000” (step S134). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S133. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is not “00000000”, it next determines whether or not processing for the number of times of search has been executed (step S135). . Specifically, when the main CPU 64 shifts from the process of step S132 to the process of step S133, the value of the search number counter is transferred to a register in advance, and the stop button check data and the valid stop in the process of step S134. Each time it is determined that the logical product of the button storage area is not “00000000”, it is determined whether or not the processing corresponding to the number of times of search has been executed by subtracting “1” from the register value. Therefore, the main CPU 64 does not subtract the search number counter in the processing from step S133 to step S135.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S135 that the process for the number of searches has not been executed, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S133. On the other hand, when determining that the processing for the number of times of search has been executed, the main CPU 64 then determines a search target reel based on the stop button check data (step S136). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the left main reel 2 as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000001”, and the middle main reel as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000010”. 3 is determined, and when the stop check data is “00000100”, the right main reel 4 is determined as a search target reel. In this way, the main CPU 64 determines the left reel as the search target reel among the main reels corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation is not performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 specifies the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the search target reel (step S137). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the symbol position “0” in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines “0” as the symbol position data and “21” as the symbol check count (step S138).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 5 and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area of the search target reel based on the symbol position data (step S139). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 2 and the symbol position data is “3”, the main CPU 64 displays symbol codes in the left and upper regions (A) of the winning lines 1 to 4. In addition to storing “00000101” (cherry symbol), the symbol code “00000100” (card symbol) is stored in the left and lower regions (G) of the winning lines 5 to 8.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S140). The display combination search process is a process of searching for a combination of symbols that can be displayed (or displayed) on the active line based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a priority pull-in data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S141). The priority attraction data acquisition process is a process for creating priority attraction data based on the data stored in the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 48 and the priority order table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (step S142).

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the designated address and symbol position data in the expected display combination storing area, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S143).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S144). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S139. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S139 to step S144 until the priority pull-in data is stored in the area corresponding to all the symbol positions of the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the search number counter (step S145).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S146). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then stores a rotating identifier (bit string “11111111”) indicating that the symbol is being rotated in all the symbol storage areas (step 11). S147).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3”, that is, whether or not all the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating (step S148). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “3”, the main CPU 64 then determines the operation stop button determined in the process of step S232 of the reel stop control process to be described later with reference to FIG. The reel to be searched is determined, and the planned stop position determined in the process of step S236 of the reel stop control process is set as the symbol position data (step S149).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 5 and stores the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position data in a predetermined area of the symbol storage area (step S150). Transition to processing.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process, when called from the process of step S118 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 60), the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S10 of FIG. 56 via the reel stop initial setting process. If the process is called from the process of step S244 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64), the process proceeds to step S231 of the reel stop control process.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination search process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. The display combination search process is a process called from the process of step S14 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64 and the process of step S140 of the expected display combination storage process (see FIG. 61).

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the display combination storing area shown in FIG. 48 (step S171).

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the head address of the symbol storage area shown in FIG. 54 (step S172). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates an address corresponding to the winning line 1 (valid line 1) as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the head address of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 28 (step S173). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address corresponding to the special combination 1 as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol combination table with each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol storage area (step S174).

  Next, as a result of the comparison in the process of step S174, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the symbol codes match except for the area in which the rotating identifier is stored (step S175). When the main CPU 64 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the current address in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the area corresponding to the current address in the symbol storage area, When the process proceeds to S180 and it is determined that they match, data indicating the storage area type and the display combination is acquired from the symbol combination table (step S176).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical combination of the display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the data indicating the acquired display combination in the display combination storage area (step S177).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S178). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S180. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 acquires the payout number from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S179).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S175 that the design codes do not match even if the area where the rotating identifier is stored is determined, the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0” in the process of step S178. When the processing of step S179 is completed, the address corresponding to the next combination in the symbol combination table is designated (step S180).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not an end code is stored at the address specified in the process of step S180 (step S181). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S174. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end code is stored, the main CPU 64 then searches for all valid lines, that is, the winning line 1 (valid line 1) to the winning line 8 (valid line 8) in the symbol storage area. ), It is determined whether or not the processing of step S174 to step S181 has been performed (step S182).

  When the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have been searched in the process of step S182, the main CPU ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have not been searched, the main CPU then designates an address corresponding to the next effective line in the symbol storage area (step S183), and proceeds to the processing of step S173.

  When the main CPU 64 terminates the display combination search process, when called from the process of step S14 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S15 of the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 64. The process proceeds to the process, and if called from the process of step S140 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 61), the process proceeds to step S141 of the expected display combination storing process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the priority attraction data acquisition process will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart of the priority attraction data acquisition process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets “0” to the bit corresponding to the combination including ANY in the display combination storage area according to the search target reel (step S201). For example, if the search target reel is the middle main reel 3, the main CPU 64 sets “0” to bit 1 of the display combination 1 storage area corresponding to the special combination 1.

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and obtains a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step 202). If all the bits of the logical product obtained in the process of step S202 are not “0”, “1” is displayed in the display combination storage area even though it is not “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. This means that there is a possibility that a symbol related to a combination not determined as an internal winning combination may be displayed on the active line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not all the bits in the logical product obtained in the process of step S202 are “0” (step S203). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S206. On the other hand, when determining that all the bits are not “0”, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1” (step S204).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S204 that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”, that is, when it is determined that only one of the main reels 2 to 4 is rotating, “00000000” is determined as the priority attraction data (step S205), and the priority attraction data acquisition process is terminated. The priority pull-in data “00000000” is data indicating prohibition of stoppage. Thereby, the main CPU 64 avoids the combination of symbols relating to the combination not determined as the internal winning combination stopping on the effective line in a state where only one main reel is rotating. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “1”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S206.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are “0” in the process of step S203, or when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1” in the process of step S204, Then, “3” is set as the number of checks, and “1” is set as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S206).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “00000000” as the initial value of the priority pull-in data (step S207).

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the value of the priority counter in the priority table shown in FIG. 46, the internal winning combination storing area, and the display winning combination storing area (step S208). Specifically, the main CPU 64 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data 1, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the display combination 1 storage area, and obtains the logical product of the pull-in data 2, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the display combination 2 storage area. And the logical product of the pull-in data 3, the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the display combination 3 storage area is obtained, and the logical product of the pull-in data 4, the internal winning combination 4 storage area and the display combination 4 storage area is obtained.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not all the bits of the logical product obtained in the process of step S208 are “0” (step S209). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that all bits are “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S211. On the other hand, when determining that all the bits are not “0” (at least one bit is “1”), the main CPU 64 turns on the carry flag (virtual bit 8) of the priority pull-in data (step S210). The process proceeds to step S211.

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the priority pull-in data to the left (step S211). For example, when the priority attraction data is “00000010”, the main CPU 64 sets “00000100”, and when the priority attraction data carry flag (virtual bit 8) is ON, the main attraction data bit. Rotate bit 6 from 0 to the left and set “1” of virtual bit 8 to bit 0 of the priority pull-in data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks, and adds “1” to the value of the priority order counter (step S212).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S213). At this time, when determining that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 adds “00000001” to the priority pull-in data (step S214), and terminates the priority pull-in data determination process when it can be stopped. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S208.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the preferential pull-in data acquisition process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process in step S142 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 61).

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a stop operation has been detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 (step S231). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the stop operation is not detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36, the main CPU 64 executes the process of step S231 again. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S231 until a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, 36S corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34-36. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 34S, 35S, and 36S corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 in the process of step S231, the main CPU 64 determines the stop button as the operation stop button. (Step S232).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area to “0” based on the determined operation stop button (step S233). For example, when a stop signal indicating that the left stop button 34 has been pressed is transmitted from the left stop switch 34S, the main CPU 64 updates the bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area from “1” to “0”. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S234).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a sliding frame number determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S235).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines a planned stop position based on the value of the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S236). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the planned stop position based on the number of sliding symbols stored in the sliding frame number storage area (main RAM 66) in the sliding frame number determination process and the value of the symbol counter.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the reel stop command data in the communication data storage area (step S237). The reel stop command includes information such as stop reel type information indicating which main reel has stopped, stop start position information indicating a stop start position, and sliding frame number information indicating the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, that is, whether or not it is after the first stop and before the second stop (step S238). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S240, while determining that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”. If so, stop data storage processing (to be described later) with reference to FIG. 67 is performed (step S239), and the process proceeds to step S240.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines a reel to be searched based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (step S240).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 5 and acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data (step S241).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S242).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S243). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs a display combination anticipation storing process (see FIG. 61) (step S244), and proceeds to the process of step S231. . In the expected display combination storing process in step S244, the main CPU 64 stores the priority pull-in data for each symbol in the expected display combination storage area (FIG. 55) corresponding to the main reel that is still rotating.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S14 in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, that is, whether or not it is the first stop time (step S261). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, the main CPU 64 acquires the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table storage area based on the operation stop button. (Step S262). Specifically, the main CPU 64 acquires the line data and stop table number stored in step S115 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 60). On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, that is, at the time of the third stop. It is determined whether or not there is (step S263).

  When determining that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” in the process of step S263, the main CPU 64 acquires the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S264). . On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0” (during the second stop), it determines whether the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button (step). S265). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S269. On the other hand, when determining that the right stop button 36 is not an effective stop button, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 (step S266).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S266 that the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S269. On the other hand, when determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 stores the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 4 storage area in the stop table 1 storage area (step S267). Then, the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 3 storage area are stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S268), and the process proceeds to step S269.

  Next, the main CPU 64 acquires the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table 1 storage area (step S269).

  After completing the process of step S262, step S264, or step S269, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S270). For example, if the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the symbol position “0” in the left main reel expected display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the stop start position, and determines it as the expected stop start address (step S271). For example, if the stop start position is “5”, the main CPU 64 adds “5” to the address “0” of the expected display combination storage area specified in the process of step S270, and sets “5” to the stop start time. Use the expected address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table corresponding to the stop table number, and acquires the sliding frame number determination data based on the line data and the stop start position (step S272).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S273), and ends the sliding frame number determination process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the sliding frame number determination process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S236 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 66 is a flowchart of the priority attraction control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets the head address of the priority order table shown in FIG. 47, and corrects the head address based on the sliding frame number determination data (step S291). For example, if the sliding frame number determination data acquired in step S272 of the sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 65) is “3”, the row of the sliding frame number determination data “3” in the priority order table is designated. Correct the address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the sliding frame number determination data acquired in step S272 of the sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 65) as the number of sliding frames (step S292).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “5” as the number of checks and “5” as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S293).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S294). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S297. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the operation stop button is the middle stop button 35 (step S295).

  When determining that the operation stop button is not the middle stop button 35 in the process of step S295, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S297. On the other hand, when determining that the operation stop button is the middle stop button 35, the main CPU 64 changes the number of checks to “2” and the initial value of the priority order counter to “2” (step S296), and the process of step S297 Migrate to When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the main CPU 64 sets a stop switch for at least one of the three main reels 2 to 4 (in the present embodiment, only the middle main reel 3 is applied). Control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within 75 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by 35S. At this time, one of the values “0” or “1” is used. Determine the number of sliding frames. For this reason, the main CPU 64 sets “2” as the number of checks in the process of step S296, and searches for the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range. However, in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding frames by storing “NUM19” as the rotation stop number in the process of step S112 of the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 60). A stop table (not shown) defined so that “0” or “1” is determined as data is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority order table shown in FIG. 47 and obtains the number of sliding frames corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (step S297).

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address determined in step S271 of the number of sliding frames determination process (FIG. 65), and acquires priority pull-in data (step S298). .

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares the preferential acquisition data acquired previously with the preferential acquisition data acquired this time, and determines whether or not the preferential acquisition data acquired this time is equal to or higher than the preferential acquisition data acquired previously ( Step S299). However, if there is no previously acquired priority attraction data, it is determined that the currently acquired priority attraction data is greater than or equal to the previously acquired priority attraction data. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in data, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S301. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is equal to or more than the previously acquired priority pull-in data, the main CPU 64 updates the sliding frame number storage area with the number of sliding frames acquired at the current step S297 (step S300), and the processing at step S301 Migrate to

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the value of the priority order counter (step S301).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S302). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of checks is “0”, it terminates the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S297. The main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S297 to step S302 as many times as the number of checks, so that among the symbols within “4” frames defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position, the main CPU 64 has the highest priority. The number of sliding symbols for stopping the symbol according to the above on the active line is determined. Some stop tables specify “5” as the sliding frame number determination data (for example, stop table (TBL301)), but the main CPU 64 performs “0” to “4” by the priority pull-in control process. An appropriate number of sliding frames within the range of is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S236 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) via the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, stop data storage processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of stop data storage processing performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 initializes the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area shown in FIG. 53 (step S321).

  Next, the main CPU 64 selects the stop table storage table (FIG. 32) based on the stop table selection number selected in step S114 of the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 60) (step S322). For example, if the selected stop table selection number is “SL09”, the row corresponding to “SL09” in the stop table storage table is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the selected stop table storage table and acquires all line data and second and third stop table numbers (step S323).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired line data and second and third stop table numbers in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area (FIG. 53), respectively (step S324).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the change data selection number selected in step S114 of the reel stop initial setting process (FIG. 60) is “0” (step S325). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the change data selection number is “0”, the main CPU 64 terminates the stop data storage process, while when it determines that the change data selection number is not “0”, 1 After referring to the change data table after stopping (FIG. 33), the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area (FIG. 53) are updated based on the change data selection number (step S326), and stop data storage processing is performed. End. Note that the change data selection number is basically “0”, and the case where the change data selection number is not “0” is a case where special reel stop control is required. A special reel stop control is performed by updating the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area with the changed data table after the stop.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the stop data storage process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S240 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S341). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S345. On the other hand, if the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs BB1, BB2, and MB end time processing (step S342). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the BB1 gaming state flag, the BB2 gaming state flag, and the MB gaming state flag that are on, and the RB1 gaming state flag or the RB2 gaming state flag is on. The RB1 gaming state flag or the RB2 gaming state flag that is on is turned off. Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus end RT operation process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S343), stores bonus end command data in the communication data storage area (step S344), and performs a bonus end check process. Terminate.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S341, it next determines whether or not the BB2 gaming state flag is on (step S345). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB2 gaming state flag is not ON, the main CPU 64 performs a BB1 bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S346), and ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB2 gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 performs a BB2 bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S347), and ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S21 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the RT operation process at the time of bonus end will be described. FIG. 69 is a view showing a flowchart of the RT operation processing at the end of bonus performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state is over (step S361). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB1 gaming state has ended, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (step S362), and ends the RT operation processing at the end of the bonus. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not the end of the BB1 gaming state, it next determines whether or not it is the end of the MB gaming state (step S363).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S363 that the MB gaming state has ended, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT2 gaming state flag (step S364) and sets “500” in the RT gaming number counter (step S365). Then, the RT operation process at the end of the bonus is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB gaming state has not ended, the main CPU 64 ends the RT operation processing at the end of the bonus.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the RT operation process at the end of the bonus, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S344 of the bonus end check process (see FIG. 68) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the BB1 bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the BB1 bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S381) and subtracts “1” from the value of the possible gaming number counter (step S382).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S383). At this time, the main CPU 64 ends the BB1 bonus end check process when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are not “0”. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs RB1 end processing (step S384). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as turning off the RB1 gaming state flag that is turned on. Next, the main CPU 64 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area (step S385), and ends the BB1 bonus end check processing.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the BB1 bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S21 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64 via the bonus end check process (see FIG. 68) by the main CPU 64. .

  Next, the BB2 bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the BB2 bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB2 gaming state flag is on (step S401). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the BB2 bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB2 gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S402) and “1” from the value of the gaming possible number counter. Is subtracted (step S403).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S404). At this time, the main CPU 64 ends the BB2 bonus end check process when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are not “0”. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs RB2 end time processing (step S405). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as turning off the RB2 gaming state flag that is turned on. Next, the main CPU 64 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area (step S406), and ends the BB2 bonus end check processing.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the BB2 bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S21 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64 via the bonus end check process (see FIG. 68) by the main CPU 64. .

  Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT7 gaming state flag or the RT8 gaming state flag is on (step S421). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT7 gaming state flag or the RT8 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT7 gaming state flag or the RT8 gaming state flag is not on, then either the RT2 gaming state flag, the RT4 gaming state flag, the RT5 gaming state flag or the RT6 gaming state flag is on. It is determined whether or not (step S422). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that none of the RT2 gaming state flag, the RT4 gaming state flag, the RT5 gaming state flag, or the RT6 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S427. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that any of the RT2 gaming state flag, the RT4 gaming state flag, the RT5 gaming state flag, or the RT6 gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT gaming number counter. (Step S423), it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0” (Step S424).

  When determining that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S424, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S426, while the value of the RT game number counter is set to “0”. When it is determined that the RT gaming state flag is turned on, the RT gaming state flag that is currently on is turned off (step S425), and the process proceeds to step S426.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on (step S426). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is on, or in the processing of step S422, any of the RT2 gaming state flag, the RT4 gaming state flag, the RT5 gaming state flag, or the RT6 gaming state flag is on. If it is determined that it is not, then it is determined whether or not the display combination is the replay 5 (step S427). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is Replay 5, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT3 gaming state flag (step S428), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not the replay 5, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is the replay 2 (step S429).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is Replay 2 in the process of step S429, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT4 game state flag, sets “30” in the RT game number counter (step S430), and performs the RT control process. Terminate. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not the replay 2, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the display combination is the replay 4 (step S431).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is replay 4 in the process of step S431, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT5 game state flag, sets "2000" in the RT game number counter (step S432), and performs the RT control process. Terminate. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not the replay 4, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the display combination is the replay 3 (step S433).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is replay 3 in the process of step S433, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT6 game state flag, sets “500” in the RT game number counter (step S434), and performs the RT control process. Terminate. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not the replay 3, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S21 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 73 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S451). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 64 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S452) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not replay, it next determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag is on (step S453).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the BB1 gaming state flag is not on in the process of step S453, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S456. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB1 gaming state flag is on, it is then determined whether or not the RB1 gaming state flag is on (step S454). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB1 gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S456. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RB1 gaming state flag is not ON, then, based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 29), RB1 operation processing is performed (step S455), and the bonus operation check processing is terminated. Specifically, in the process of step S455, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and “8” in the possible winning number counter based on the bonus operating time table, and at the same time the RB1 game. Turn on the status flag.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB1 gaming state flag is not on in the process of step S453, or determines that the RB1 gaming state flag is on in the process of step S454, the main CPU 64 then sets the BB2 gaming state flag. It is determined whether or not it is on (step S456). When determining that the BB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S459. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB2 gaming state flag is on, it next determines whether or not the display combination is JACIN (step S457).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S457 that the display combination is not JACIN, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is JACIN, the main CPU 64 performs RB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S458), and ends the bonus operation check processing. Specifically, in the process of step S458, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and “8” in the possible winning number counter based on the bonus operating time table, and at the same time the RB2 game. Turn on the status flag.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB2 gaming state flag is not on in the process of step S456, the main CPU 64 then determines whether the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S459). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 performs BB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S460), and proceeds to the processing of step S465. Specifically, in the process of step S460, the main CPU 64 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB1 gaming state flag. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 determines whether the display combination is any of BB3 to BB8 (step S461).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is any one of BB3 to BB8 in the process of step S461, the main CPU 64 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S462), and proceeds to the process of step S465. To do. Specifically, in the process of step S462, the main CPU 64 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the BB2 gaming state flag. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not any of BB3 to BB8, the main CPU 64 determines whether the display combination is any of MB1 to MB4 (step S463).

  When determining that the display combination is any of MB1 to MB4 in the process of step S463, the main CPU 64 performs the MB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S464), and proceeds to the process of step S465. To do. Specifically, in the process of step S464, the main CPU 64 sets “105” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the MB gaming state flag. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB1 to MB4, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process.

  After completing the process of step S460, step S462, or step S464, the main CPU 64 then clears the internal storage area (step S465).

  Next, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT7 gaming state flag or the RT8 gaming state flag that is currently on (step S466), stores bonus start command data in the communication data storage area (step S467), and activates the bonus operation. The check process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S4 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU will be described. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 64 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the main RAM 66. (Step S481). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs input port check processing (step S482). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from each switch. In particular, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from the start switch 33S so that the player is pressing the start lever 33 (on-edge state) or the player has stopped pressing the start lever 33. It is detected whether it is in a state (off-edge state). When the main CPU 64 is in the on-edge state, the main CPU 64 writes the on-edge information indicating the on-edge state to the medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area, while when in the off-edge state, the communication data storage area. The off-edge information indicating the off-edge state is written in the medal insertion command data stored in.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs communication data transmission processing (step S483). Specifically, the main CPU 64 transmits command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control circuit 62. That is, since the interrupt process is a process executed every 1.1173 milliseconds, unless the contents of the command data stored in the communication data storage area are updated, the command data having the same contents is 1.1173 milliseconds. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 every second. As for medal insertion command data, medal insertion command data including on-edge information or medal insertion command data including off-edge information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 depending on whether it is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state at that moment. The Rukoto. Therefore, the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 62 can determine whether the start lever 33 is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state from the received medal insertion command data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel control process (step S484). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56), the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. I do. The main CPU 64 stores the constant speed rotation command data in the communication data storage area when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64), the main CPU 64 sets the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel to the planned stop position. Control is performed to stop the main reel when the value becomes the same as the value shown. For example, when the value indicating the scheduled stop position is “4”, the main CPU 64 performs control for stopping the corresponding main reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S485). Specifically, the main CPU 64 controls numerical values to be displayed on each display unit (paid-out number display unit 16, stored number display unit 17) via each display unit drive circuit 75, and various lamps (BET The lamps 13 to 15, the REPLAY lamp 21, the WAIT lamp 22, the WIN lamp 24, the START lamp 25, and the INSERT lamp 26) are controlled to be turned on or off via the lamp driving circuits 74.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs timer management processing (step S486). For example, the main CPU 64 decreases the time set in the time timer.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the value saved in the main RAM 66 in the process of step S481 and restores the register (step S487). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU 64 activates the RT4 gaming state based on the establishment of the replay 2, and activates the RT3 gaming state based on the establishment of the replay 5. Further, the main CPU 64 simultaneously determines the replay 2 and the replay 5 as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and in this case, the stop operation order by the player is determined as “left → middle → right” or “left → When it is the same as any order of “Right → Middle”, the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped at the position where the symbol combination related to the replay 2 is displayed on the effective line of the main reel symbol display area 39, When the stop operation order by the player is different from the predetermined order of “left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle”, the combination of symbols related to the replay 5 is valid in the main reel symbol display area 39. The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped at the position displayed on the line.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when the replay 2 and the replay 5 are determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order of “left → middle → right” or “left → right → middle”. Depending on whether or not the game is performed, either the RT4 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state is operated, so that the player is interposed between the RT4 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. Can improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Also, according to the gaming machine 1, the RT4 gaming state (high RT30) is high RT with the maximum number of continuous games being 30 games, while the RT3 gaming state (CZ2) is high RT because the replay 4 is established. In this gaming state, there is a possibility of transition to the RT5 gaming state (high RT2000) in which the maximum number of continued games is 2000 games. Therefore, when the replay 2 and the replay 5 are determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the player is concerned about the possibility of further transition to the RT5 gaming state (high RT2000) that is more advantageous to him than the RT4 gaming state (high RT30). Thus, it is possible to select whether the gaming state is transitioned to the RT3 gaming state (CZ2) or whether the gaming state is reliably transitioned to the RT4 gaming state (high RT30), and the interest in gaming is improved.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1, when the Replay 3 is established from the RT3 gaming state (CZ2), it is possible to transit to the RT6 gaming state (low RT500) in which the number of continuous games is 500 and the low RT. On the other hand, since there is no possibility of transition from the RT4 gaming state (high RT30) to the RT6 gaming state (low RT500), when Replay 2 and Replay 5 are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations, the RT3 gaming state Transitioning the game state to (CZ2) involves a risk for the player. Therefore, when the replay 2 and the replay 5 are determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the player changes the gaming state to the gaming state of the RT3 gaming state (CZ2) or the RT4 gaming state (high RT30). Therefore, it will be selected with a sense of tension, and the interest in games will be improved.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine 2, 3, 4 ... Main reel 39 ... Main reel symbol display area 5, 6, 7 ... Liquid crystal reel 5A, 6A, 7A ... Liquid crystal reel symbol display area 61 ... Main control circuit 62 ... Sub control circuit 64 ... Main CPU
65 ... Main ROM
66 ... Main RAM
82 ... Sub CPU
83… Sub ROM
84 ... Sub RAM

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Multiple reels with multiple designs,
A symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to change the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means for stopping
The plurality of combinations include a plurality of re-games, and when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, a combination of symbols related to any of the re-games is displayed in the symbol display area. A re-game control means for performing a re-game in which the start of the game is permitted without depending on the input of the game value,
(I) The probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination is the first probability, and the probability that the second replaying combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the second probability. The probability of determining the third replaying role as an internal winning combination is the third probability, and the probability of simultaneously determining the fourth replaying role and the fifth replaying role as the internal winning combination is a predetermined probability. (Iii) a first probability gaming state in which the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first re-playing combination as an internal winning combination is a fourth probability higher than the first probability; and (iii) ) The second probability gaming state in which the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the first replaying combination as an internal winning combination is a fifth probability that is higher than the first probability and lower than the fourth probability; (Iv) The winning combination determining means determines that the first re-playing combination is an internal winning combination. A third probability gaming state in which the probability to be determined is a sixth probability lower than the first probability, and (v) the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the second replaying combination as an internal winning combination is A fourth probability gaming state that is a seventh probability that is higher than the second probability and that has an eighth probability that the probability of determining the third re-playing role as an internal winning combination is higher than the third probability. Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state of
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The gaming state control means includes
(1) In the general game state or the fourth probability game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, a combination of symbols related to the second re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area. Based on the displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the third probability gaming state,
(2) In the general game state or the fourth probability game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, a combination of symbols related to the third re-game player is displayed in the symbol display area. Based on the displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the second probability gaming state,
(3) In the general game state, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means, the combination of symbols relating to the fourth re-game player is displayed in the symbol display area. , Transition the gaming state to the first probability gaming state,
(4) Based on the fact that the combination of symbols relating to the fifth re-game player is displayed in the symbol display area when the rotation of the reel is stopped by the stop control means in the general gaming state. , Transition the gaming state to the fourth probability gaming state,
The stop control means detects each stop operation when the fourth replaying combination and the fifth replaying combination are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations by the winning combination determining means in the general gaming state. When the order in which the stop operation is detected by the means is the same as the predetermined specific order, the rotation of the reel is stopped at the position where the symbol combination related to the fourth re-gamer is displayed in the symbol display area. On the other hand, when the order in which the stop operation is detected by each of the stop operation detecting means is different from the specific order, the combination of symbols relating to the fifth re-gamer is displayed at the position displayed in the symbol display area. A gaming machine characterized in that the rotation of the reel is stopped.

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