JP2015116385A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the amusement of a game from being reduced, by enriching the game in variety.SOLUTION: If a first special combination (red 7 replay) is won by internal lottery processing, the game is shifted to a first RT game state and if a second special combination (blue 7 replay) is won, the game is shifted to a second RT game state. If a predetermined condition is satisfied under the first RT game state or the second RT game state and a combination of symbols relating to "red 7 replay" or "blue 7 replay" is aligned on an effective line, on the other hand, the game is shifted to a low probability game state. At such a time, in the second RT game state, a probability of winning "replay" is made higher than that in the first RT game state. A notification probability of an operation order of stop buttons in the case of winning "pressing order bell" is made different between the first RT game state and the second RT game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the plurality of reels are provided, and a plurality of units are selected based on a player's game value input operation such as medals and a start lever start operation. There is a gaming machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that rotates the reels. In this gaming machine, the symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window by stopping each reel based on the operation of the stop button by the player.

  At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) among the symbols displayed in the display window, (For example, a medal) is awarded.

  In this type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed based on the operation of the start lever by the player. In the internal lottery, a random number is acquired when the start lever is operated, and it is determined based on the acquired random number whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is permitted. For this determination, an internal lottery table in which determination values corresponding to each combination are described is used. Therefore, when the acquired random number is equal to the determination value, the combination having the determination value is allowed to be aligned on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). In this case, reel stop control is performed based on the player's stop button operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Some of these gaming machines shift to a replay time game (hereinafter referred to as “RT game” as appropriate) by internally winning a bonus combination from a low probability state. In RT games, the probability of winning a re-game player increases, and the probability of playing a game without increasing the game value increases. Then, this RT game is set to a so-called “normal state”, and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT game” where appropriate) is won by an internal lottery during RT game, thereby obtaining a game value such as a medal. It has been known.

JP 2009-034294 A

  However, in this type of gaming machine, although the net increase in the number of medals as the gaming value in AT games (expected value of increase in medals per game) increases, there is a risk that the width of the game may be reduced, There was a problem of becoming monotonous. As a result, there is a concern that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a wide range of games and suppress a decrease in the interest of the games.

  In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention has a starting means (111) for rotationally driving a plurality of reels (124a, 124b, 124c) having a plurality of kinds of symbols. And lottery means (200, S609) for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the start condition by the start means, and each of the reels rotationally driven when the start condition is satisfied Based on stop means (112, 113, 114) for stopping the rotation of the reels individually, a lottery result by the lottery means, and a stop operation via the stop means , Stop control means (200, 300, 400, S704, S1606) for performing stop control of the reel, and the reel stopped by the stop control means. Based on whether or not the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, the determination means (300, FIG. 21) for determining the winning of the combination, and the lottery means When a predetermined condition is established in a low-probability gaming state, which is an unfavorable gaming state, the game is controlled by an RT game in which the winning probability for a re-gamer (replay) that can be played without increasing the predetermined gaming value is increased. Stop operation by the stop means so that a combination of the symbols constituted by the game control means (200, 300) and the reels stopped by the stop control means becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination Notification means (300, 320, 330) capable of reporting the order of the first RT game or the first RT game according to the established predetermined condition. Controls the game in a second RT game with different winning probabilities for the re-gamer, and the notification means has different notification ratios for the order of the stop operations in the first RT game and the second RT game. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give a wide range of games and suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the front of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the cabinet. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the back surface of the front door. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a program start process in the main control board 200. 5 is a flowchart showing the first half of main loop processing in the main control board 200. 4 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the main loop process in the main control board 200. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state transition process in the main control board 200. 7 is a flowchart showing an RT gaming state transition process in the main control board 200. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a game state transfer table. 5 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process in the main control board 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process in a sub control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task in a sub control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing in a sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the first half of an effect content determination process in a sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the effect content determination process in the sub-control board 300. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition managed by the sub control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the state transition of RT gaming state managed by the sub control board. 10 is a flowchart showing a first half of a process at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command in the sub-control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the process at the time of receiving a reel rotation start acceptance command in the sub-control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a reel stop command reception process in a sub-control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing in the image control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process in the image control board 320. 5 is a flowchart showing an image control board interrupt process in the image control board 320.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[Composition of gaming machine]
With reference to FIGS. 1-3, the structure of the game machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the front of the gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the cabinet 101, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the back surface of the front door 102. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 101 and a front door 102. The cabinet 101 is a substantially rectangular box, and has an opening on the front side thereof. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cabinet 101 has a hinge mechanism 101a at the left end of the opening viewed from the front side. The hinge mechanism 101a pivotally supports the front door 102 so that it can be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display device 103 is provided above the front door 102. The liquid crystal display device 103 is used for effect display for displaying moving images and still images. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 103 is provided for notifying information related to the result of an internal lottery process described later, or notifying information necessary for stopping and displaying a combination of symbols related to winning on the active line. It has been. In the present embodiment, a drive mechanism for moving the liquid crystal display device 103 up and down is provided, and the liquid crystal display device 103 itself can be moved up and down.

  In addition to the liquid crystal display device 103, another accessory device (title bar 731) is provided, and this accessory device is operated in conjunction with the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 or independently. For example, this accessory device is normally positioned on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 103. Then, a sub-control board 300 to be described later raises the liquid crystal display device 103 based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and causes the accessory device to protrude to the front side of the liquid crystal display device 103, and further to protrude. The accessory device is controlled to operate so as to cover the display area of the liquid crystal display device 103. By performing such control, not only the vertical movement of the liquid crystal display device 103 but also various modes of operation involving the operation of the accessory device can be performed.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 103 and the accessory device are surrounded and protected by a resin having transparency. Examples of the resin include acrylic resin, reinforced plastic, and polycarbonate.

  A panel 104 is provided below the liquid crystal display device 103. The panel 104 is provided with a display window 104a that allows the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c shown in FIG.

  Here, the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c of FIG. 2 will be described. The reels 124a, 124b, and 124c are a left reel 124a, a middle reel 124b, and a right reel 124c. Hereinafter, it is described as a reel 124 as appropriate. The reels 124 are provided inside the cabinet 101, and each has a cylindrical structure. Further, a translucent sheet is mounted on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical structure of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet. Yes. The left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are rotationally driven by exciting stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, which will be described later, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed. When the reel 124 is stopped, the three symbols of the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c are visible from the display window 104a.

The lower part of the panel 104 protrudes forward from the panel 104 and is provided with various operation units.
On the upper surface of the protruding portion of the front door 102, an effect button 105, a MAX-BET button 106, a 1BET button 107, a settlement button 108, a cross key 109, and a medal slot 110 are provided.

  The production button 105 is arranged at the center of the upper surface and has a circular shape. The production button 105 is used for production and is pressed by the player. Thereby, an effect etc. are performed via the liquid crystal display device 103. The effect button 105 has a built-in effect button effect lamp (not shown). Then, by performing lighting / flashing control of the effect button effect lamp, an effect appealing to the player's vision is performed.

  The MAX-BET button 106 is provided on the left side of the effect button and has a circular shape that is slightly smaller than the effect button 105. A predetermined number of medals for a player are stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1. The MAX-BET button 106 is provided to use the maximum number of medals that can be used in one game among the credited medals for the game. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game (one game) is three.

Two buttons 107 and 108 arranged in the front-rear direction are arranged on the left side of the MAX-BET button 106.
Arranged on the far side is a 1 BET button 107. Also, a settlement button 108 is arranged on the front side.

  The 1BET button 107 is provided to use one medal out of the credited medals for the game. Further, the settlement button 108 is provided for performing settlement of credited medals among medals acquired by the player. In the present embodiment, the maximum creditable number is “50”. When settlement is performed using the settlement button 108, a voice “settled” is output.

  On the right side of the effect button 105, a cross key 109 is provided. The cross key 109 has strip-shaped push buttons arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions and can be pressed in four directions.

On the right side of the cross key 109, a medal slot 110 is provided. The medal slot 110 has an opening for a player to insert a medal.
A start lever 111, three stop buttons 112, 113, 114, and a return button 115 are provided on the front side of the protruding portion of the front door 102.

  The start lever 111 is provided to detect a game start operation by the player. The grip lever portion of the start lever 111 incorporates a later-described start lever effect lamp 111a.

  The three stop buttons 112, 113, 114 are a left stop button 112, a middle stop button 113, and a right stop button 114. These stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 correspond to the reels 124a, 124b, and 124c, and are operated to stop the rotation of each reel 124.

  The return button 115 is provided on the right side of the stop buttons 112, 113 and 114. The return button 115 is for returning a jammed medal when the medal inserted into the medal slot 110 is jammed.

  On the both sides of the display window 104a of the panel 104 described above, the effect lamps 116a to 116j are arranged in the vertical direction by five each on the left and right. Specifically, it is provided on the back side of the transmissive part at the left and right ends of the panel 104. By emitting light under a predetermined condition, it is possible to notify the current state (for example, AT state) and the like. . Hereinafter, the effect lamps 116a to 116j are described as “effect lamps 116” as appropriate.

  Further, below the display window 104a, a stored number display device 117, a game state display lamp 118, a payout number display device 119, stop operation order display lamps 120a, 120b, 120c and the like are provided.

The stored number display unit 117 is arranged slightly to the left of the center and displays the number of medals stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1 as described above.
The game state display lamp 118 includes two lamps 118a and 118b, and is arranged side by side at substantially the center position. The gaming state display lamp 118 notifies the current gaming state.

  The payout number display unit 119 is arranged slightly on the right side of the center, and is aligned on the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 110 or on the activated line activated by operating the 1 BET button 107 or the MAX-BET button 106. It is provided to display the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, among the three symbols of the left reel 124a, middle reel 124b, and right reel 124c displayed on the display window 104a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a and the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 124b. Only the downward-sloping line connecting the displayed symbol and the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is regarded as an effective line.

  In the following, a line connecting the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 124c with “straight line” or Described appropriately as “upper line”. Also, a line connecting the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is “middle stage” or “middle stage line”. As appropriate. In addition, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 124c is a “lower” or “lower line” As appropriate. Also, a line connecting the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, and the symbol displayed at the upper stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is “upward to the right” or “right” If necessary, describe it as “rising line”.

  Stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are provided below the display window 104a. Specifically, the stop operation order display lamp 120a is provided below the left reel 124a, the stop operation order display lamp 120b is provided below the middle reel 124b, and the stop operation order display lamp 120c is , Provided below the right reel 124c.

  The stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are provided to notify the player of the optimal stop operation order of the left stop button 112, the middle stop button 113, and the right stop button 114. Specifically, when it is the optimal timing to perform the stop operation of the left stop button 112, the optimal timing is to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 120a and perform the stop operation of the middle stop button 113. In such a case, when it is the optimal timing to turn on or blink the stop operation sequence display lamp 120b and stop the right stop button 114, the notification is made by lighting or blinking the stop operation sequence display lamp 120c. Do. Hereinafter, the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are collectively described as a stop operation order display lamp 120 as appropriate.

A tray unit 121 is provided at the lowermost portion of the front door 102. The tray unit 121 is provided for receiving and storing discharged medals.
The medal payout port 122 discharges medals to the tray unit 121. The medal payout opening 122 is provided for paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Further, when it is determined that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 110 is not an appropriate medal, or when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 110 when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, the medal insertion slot 110 is inserted. The medals are discharged to the tray unit 121.

  Here, when the medal insertion acceptance is prohibited, for example, when the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c are rotating, or when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed on the active line. Say.

  On both sides of the medal payout opening 122, lower speakers 123a and 123b are provided. The lower speakers 123a and 123b output BGM, voice, sound effects, etc. when performing an effect. Hereinafter, the lower speakers 123a and 123b will be collectively referred to as “lower speaker 123” as appropriate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper speakers 126 a and 126 b can be visually recognized from the back side of the front door 102. Similarly to the lower speakers 123a and 123b, the upper speakers 126a and 126b also output BGM, sound, sound effects, and the like when performing effects. Hereinafter, the upper speakers 126a and 126b will be collectively referred to as “upper speaker 126” where appropriate.

Note that the above-mentioned voice “settled” is also output from the lower speaker 123 and the upper speaker 126.
As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 200 is provided above the reel 124 inside the cabinet 101. The main control board 200 controls the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a sub-control board 300 is provided on the upper rear surface of the front door 102. The sub control board 300 is provided to control the liquid crystal display device 103 and the speakers 123 and 126.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper 125 is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 101. The hopper 125 is a structure for paying out medals to the player. The hopper 125 is driven and controlled based on a predetermined signal from the main control board 200.

[Block diagram of entire gaming machine]
Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

In the gaming machine 1, a sub control board 300, a reel control board 400, a relay board 500, and a power supply board 600 are connected to a main control board 200 that controls main operations.
A main CPU 201, a main ROM 202, a main RAM 203, a random number generator 204, and an I / F (interface) circuit 205 are electrically connected to the main control board 200.

  The main CPU 201 reads a program stored in the main ROM 202 and performs predetermined arithmetic processing in accordance with the progress of the game, so that the sub-control board 300, the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600 are processed. A predetermined signal is transmitted.

  The main ROM 202 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 201, a data table such as a winning area determination table, data for transmitting a command to the sub control board 300, and the like.

  The main RAM 203 is provided with a storage area for storing various data determined by execution of programs by the main CPU 201. Further, the main RAM 203 has a role of temporarily storing calculation results and the like by the main CPU 201.

  The random number generator 204 is provided for generating a random number for determining a winning area or the like. Here, in the present embodiment, the random number generator 204 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

  An I / F (interface) circuit 205 is a circuit for transmitting and receiving commands between the main control board 200, the sub control board 300, the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600.

  The relay board 500 includes a 1BET switch 107sw, a MAX-BET switch 106sw, a settlement switch 108sw, a start switch 111sw, a left stop switch 112sw, a middle stop switch 113sw, a right stop switch 114sw, a stored number display 117, and a game state display lamp 118. A payout number display 119 is connected.

  The 1BET switch 107sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the 1BET button 107 by the player. Further, when the player's operation of the 1BET button 107 is detected by the 1BET switch 107sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. The main CPU 201 performs control to use one medal from the medals stored by the player based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The MAX-BET switch 106sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the MAX-BET button 106 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the MAX-BET button 106 by the player is detected by the MAX-BET switch 106sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. . Then, based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500, the main CPU 201 performs control to use the maximum number (for example, 3) of medals in the game from the medals stored by the player.

  The settlement switch 108sw is a switch for detecting the operation of the settlement button 108 by the player. Further, when the adjustment switch 108 sw detects the player's operation of the payment button 108, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. The main CPU 201 outputs a signal indicating that the stored medal is returned to the hopper 125 of the power supply board 600 based on the reception of the predetermined signal from the relay board 500. The stored medals are returned.

  The start switch 111sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the start lever 111 by the player. In addition, when the start switch 111sw detects the operation of the start lever 111 by the player, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel 124 based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The left stop switch 112sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the left stop button 112 by the player. When the operation of the left stop button 112 by the player is detected by the left stop switch 112sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating left reel 124a based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The middle stop switch 113sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the middle stop button 113 by the player. Further, when the operation of the intermediate stop button 113 by the player is detected by the intermediate stop switch 113sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating middle reel 124b based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500.

  The right stop switch 114sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the right stop button 114 by the player. In addition, when the operation of the right stop button 114 by the player is detected by the right stop switch 114sw, the relay board 500 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Then, the main CPU 201 performs stop control of the rotating right reel 124c based on the reception of a predetermined signal from the relay board 500. Hereinafter, the left stop switch 112sw, the middle stop switch 113sw, and the right stop switch 114sw may be collectively referred to as “stop switches 112sw, 113sw, 114sw”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw are provided so as to be able to detect ON / OFF of the operation of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. Accordingly, when the stop button 112, 113, 114 is operated by the player (ON edge), and after the player operates the stop button 112, 113, 114, the player's finger is moved to the stop button 112, 113, 114. It is provided so as to be able to detect when it is away from 114 (OFF edge).

[Power supply board 600]
A power supply device 610 and a hopper 125 are connected to the power supply substrate 600.
The power supply device 610 is provided with a power switch 611sw and a reset switch 612sw, and these switches are connected to the power supply substrate 600 via the power supply device 610.

  The power switch 611sw is a switch for detecting that the power button 611 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when the operation of the power button 611 by a store clerk or the like is detected by the power switch 611sw, the power board 600 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. . Further, a voltage is supplied to the entire gaming machine 1.

  The reset switch 612sw is a switch for detecting that the reset button 612 has been operated by a store clerk or the like of an amusement store. Further, when an operation by a store clerk or the like is detected by the reset switch 612sw, the power supply board 600 transmits a predetermined signal to the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Thereby, the output of the error signal or the like can be stopped and the error state can be recovered.

[Reel control board 400]
Stepping motors 401, 402, 403, a left reel sensor 411s, a middle reel sensor 412s, and a right reel sensor 413s are connected to the reel control board 400.

  The stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 are provided to rotationally drive the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c. Further, in the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 is transmitted to the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Thus, each time a pulse is output to the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403, the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c rotate at a constant angle. The main CPU 201 manages the rotation angles of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 after detecting the reel index. To do.

The left reel sensor 411s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the left reel 124a has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.
The middle reel sensor 412s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the middle reel 124b has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

The right reel sensor 413s is a sensor for detecting a reel index indicating that the right reel 124c has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.
[Sub-control board 300]
The sub-control board 300 is a board for mainly controlling effects. The sub control board 300 includes an effect control board 310, an image control board 320, a sound control board 330, an effect button detection switch 105sw, a cross key detection switch 109sw, a start lever effect lamp 111a, and a stop operation order display lamp. 120a to 120c are connected.

  The effect button detection switch 105sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the effect button 105 by the player. Further, when an operation of the effect button 105 by the player is detected by the effect button detection switch 105sw, the sub control board 300 performs control based on the operation of the effect button 105 by the player.

  The cross key detection switch 109sw is a switch for detecting an operation of the cross key 109 by the player. When the operation of the cross key 109 by the player is detected by the cross key detection switch 109sw, the sub-control board 300 performs control based on the operation of the cross key 109 by the player.

  The start lever effect lamp 111a is composed of a high-intensity light emitting diode, and is provided for performing an effect appealing visually to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in the internal lottery process described later, the sub-control board 300 performs lighting / flashing control of the start lever effect lamp 111a based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a case where a predetermined winning area is won is satisfied. Do.

  The stop operation order display lamp 120 is for informing the stop order of the reels 124. In a later-described internal lottery process, the sub-control board 300 performs lighting / flashing control of the stop operation sequence display lamp 120 based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition such as when a predetermined winning area is won.

  The effect control board 310 is a board for controlling the effect button detection switch 105sw, the stop operation order display lamp 120, and the start lever effect lamp 111a mainly at the time of production. An I / F (interface) circuit 311, a sub CPU 312, a random number generator 313, a sub ROM 314, and a sub RAM 315 are connected to the effect control board 310.

The I / F (interface) circuit 311 is provided for receiving signals from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200.
The sub CPU 312 reads an effect program stored in the sub ROM 314 and performs a predetermined calculation based on a command from the main control board 200 and an input signal of the effect button detection switch 105sw and the cross key detection switch 109sw. The result of the calculation is provided to supply the image control board 320 and the sound control board 330.

  The random number generator 313 is provided to generate a random number used when determining an effect or the like performed by the liquid crystal display device 103, the speakers 123, 126, and the like. The random number generator 313 is provided to generate a random number for determining the number of games to be added to the AT state and the number of games in the AT state.

  The sub ROM 314 is provided for storing a program for performing an effect, an effect table, an AT lottery table, and the like. The sub ROM 314 is mainly composed of a program storage area and a table storage area.

  The sub RAM 315 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 312 performs arithmetic processing. Specifically, there are provided a storage area for storing various data such as a winning area transmitted from the main control board 200, and a storage area for storing the determined contents and effects data. The sub RAM 315 is provided with an AT state storage area for storing the AT state and an AT game number storage area for storing the number of AT games.

  The image control board 320 is provided for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 103 mainly when performing an effect. In addition, an image control unit 321, a liquid crystal control CPU 322 a, a liquid crystal control ROM 322 b, a liquid crystal control RAM 322 c, a frame counter 322 d, a CGROM 323, a crystal oscillator 324, a VRAM 325, and an RTC device 326 are connected to the image control board 320.

  The image control unit 321 is an image processor called a VDP (Video Display Processor). The image control unit 321 reads image data based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 322a, generates a video signal (for example, an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data, and outputs the video signal to the general-purpose board 720. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 322 a is provided for creating a display list based on the command received from the effect control board 310 and transmitting the display list to the image control unit 321. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 322 a performs control to display the image data stored in the CGROM 323 on the liquid crystal display device 103.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 322b is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 322a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, and animation scene information. Etc. are stored.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 322c is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 322a. The liquid crystal control RAM 322c also functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 322a performs arithmetic processing, and is provided for temporarily storing data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 322b. The information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 322c includes “effect time information” used for executing a specific effect performed by measuring a predetermined time.

  The frame counter 322d is provided in order to receive a power supply from the power supply board 600 and count the frame counter value. The frame counter 322d stops counting the frame counter value when the supply of power from the power supply board 600 is stopped. Then, when the supply of power by the power supply substrate 600 is resumed, the frame counter 322d initializes the frame counter value registered in the register and resumes counting.

  A CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 323 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, etc.). In addition, the CGROM 323 compresses and stores image data (for example, sprites, movies) that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). This pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 323 is read by the image control unit 321 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of frame image data. Further, the CGROM 323 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  In this embodiment, the CGROM 323 stores palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Not limited to this, a configuration in which only a part is compressed may be used. As a movie compression method, various compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 324 is provided to output a pulse signal (V blank interrupt signal) to the image control unit 321 every “1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)”. Further, the image control unit 321 generates a system clock for performing control by dividing the pulse signal, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 103, and the like. Then, the image control unit 321 that has detected the V blank interrupt signal outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a at a predetermined timing.

  The VRAM 325 is configured by an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). Here, the SRAM is a readable / writable memory and is a kind of volatile memory for temporarily holding data. By configuring the VRAM 325 with SRAM, writing and reading of image data can be processed at high speed.

  The RTC device 326 is provided to count a predetermined counter value at a counting interval different from the count value counted by the frame counter 322d. The RTC device 326 is connected to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a of the image control board 320 via a bus. The RTC device 326 is provided for acquiring the current date and time.

  The general-purpose substrate 720 is provided between the image control substrate 320 and the liquid crystal display device 103, and has a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it when displaying the image data. In addition, the general-purpose board 720 has a bridge function for converting the image data into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 103 that displays image data. For example, a difference in resolution between when an SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) 19-inch liquid crystal display device 103 is connected and when an XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device 103 is connected Absorbs.

  The sound control board 330 is a board for controlling the sound output of the speakers 123 and 126 mainly when performing an effect. A sound source IC 331, a sound source ROM 332, an audio RAM 333, and an amplifier 334 are connected to the sound control board 330.

The sound source IC 331 is provided for reading a program and data related to sound from the sound source ROM 332 and generating sound signals for driving the speakers 123 and 126.
The sound source ROM 332 is provided for storing a program and data for executing an effect. Specifically, programs and data related to voice are stored.

The audio RAM 333 is provided for generating a sound such as BGM based on sound data corresponding to the effect.
The amplifier 334 is provided to amplify the audio signal from the sound source IC 331 and output it to the speakers 123 and 126.

  The liquid crystal driving unit 710 is controlled by the image control unit 321 and moves the liquid crystal display device 103. Specifically, the liquid crystal drive unit 710 moves the liquid crystal display device 103 up and down by a signal input from the image control unit 321.

  The bar unit 730 is controlled by the image control unit 321 and moves the title bar 731. Specifically, the bar unit 730 moves the title bar 731 back and forth and up and down by a signal input from the image control unit 321.

  By the liquid crystal drive unit 710 and the bar unit 730, the liquid crystal display device 103 itself moves up and down, and the title bar 731 can be moved up and down in front of the liquid crystal display device 103.

[Design arrangement table]
As described above, a translucent sheet is mounted on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical structure of the reel 124, and a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row on the sheet.

  A symbol arrangement table corresponding to this symbol is provided in the main ROM 202. When the main CPU 201 detects the reel index, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 104a is defined as “00”. Further, “00” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the symbols in the order of the reel rotation direction with reference to the symbol position “00”. Each symbol includes bell, replay, cherry, watermelon, blue 7, red 7, BAR, and the like.

[Design code table]
The symbol code table has symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged on the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c, and data corresponding to the symbols. By using this symbol code table, the symbol type displayed on the display window 104a can be specified based on the symbol counter values ("00" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table.

[Design combination table]
Of the three symbols of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b and the right reel 124c displayed on the display window 104a, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 124a, the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 124b, It has already been described that the right downward line obtained by connecting the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the right reel 124c with a straight line is an effective line.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination determined in advance according to the type of privilege. The privilege includes a medal payout, a replay operation, a bonus game operation, and the like. When the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table, the main CPU 201 performs a medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc. A privilege is given to the player. Note that if the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, it is “lost”.

The combination of symbols from which medals are paid out is collectively referred to as “a combination of symbols related to winning” as appropriate.
In addition, there are a plurality of combinations on the effective line for the appearance that the “bells” are arranged in appearance. In this embodiment, “push order bell” and “common bell” are defined as “bell”.

The same applies to “replay”, and “normal replay”, “preparation replay”, “red 7 replay”, “blue 7 replay”, “follow replay”, and the like are defined.
Furthermore, combinations such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “special role (bonus role)”, “blank”, etc. are defined in the symbol combination table.

[Program start processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a program start process executed by the main CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Here, the program start process will be described. The program start process is performed based on the fact that the power switch 611sw is turned on.

  In the first S501, initial setting processing is performed. In this process, an address of a table for setting an internal register of the gaming machine 1 is set, and the address of the register is set based on the table.

  In S502, checksum calculation processing is performed. In this process, the check sum of the main RAM 203 is calculated, and when the calculation is completed, the check sum of the main RAM 203 is set. Here, the checksum (CheckSum) is a kind of code for detecting an error.

  In S503, it is determined whether or not the setting change switch is “ON”. When the setting change key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated by a predetermined angle, the setting change switch is turned on. If it is determined that the setting change switch is “ON” (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S504. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting change switch is “OFF” (S503: NO), the process proceeds to S506.

  In S504, it is determined whether or not the door opening / closing switch is “ON”. When a dedicated key is inserted into the door opening / closing key hole and rotated by a predetermined angle, and the front door 102 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, the door opening / closing switch is turned ON. If it is determined that the door opening / closing switch is “ON” (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, when it is determined that the door open / close switch is “OFF” (S504: NO), the process proceeds to S505.

  In S505, a setting change device operation abnormality flag is set. In this process, a setting change device operation abnormality flag stored in the main RAM 203 is set. That is, when the setting change switch is “ON” even though the door opening / closing switch is “OFF”, the setting change device operation abnormality flag is set.

  In S506, a power interruption recovery process is performed. Here, when the supply of power is started after the supply of power to the gaming machine 1 is interrupted, a process of restoring the saved register value or the saved stack pointer value is performed. . In the power interruption recovery process, an initialization process of the main RAM 203 is performed. When the process of S506 ends, the program start process ends.

  In S507, a setting change device operation start command is set. In order to transmit the setting change device operation start command to the sub-control board 300, processing for setting the setting change device operation start command in the main RAM 203 is performed. Here, the setting change device operation start command is a command having information indicating that the setting change of the gaming machine 1 is started.

  In S508, a setting value change process is performed. Specifically, the setting value switching display process is performed based on the detection of the operation of the setting change button, and the setting value is changed based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 111 by the start switch 111sw. A confirmation process is performed, and the setting value is stored in the main RAM 203 when it is detected that the setting change key that has been rotated by a predetermined angle has been rotated to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed.

  In S509, the number of stored sheets and the number of payouts are displayed. Specifically, the storage number display unit 117 and the payout number display unit 119 connected to the relay board 500 via the I / F circuit 205 display the storage number and the payout number.

  In S510, a setting change device operation end command is set. In this process, the setting change device operation end command is set in the main RAM 203 in order to transmit the setting change device operation end command to the sub-control board 300. Here, the setting change device operation end command is a command having information that the set value has been changed and information related to the changed set value.

[Main loop processing]
The main loop process will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the first S601, initialization processing is performed. Specifically, the stack pointer is set and the main RAM 203 is initialized.

In S602, game start management processing is performed. Specifically, a process for clearing the payout number and a process for setting the current gaming state are performed.
In S603, an overflow display process is performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary storage unit is full, and a predetermined error display is performed by the payout number display unit 119 via the relay board 500.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined error display is performed on the payout number display device 119. However, the display is not limited to this, and the display may be performed using another display device or a lamp. For example, the notification may be performed by a plurality of devices such as the payout number display device 119 and the liquid crystal display device 103.

  In S604, medal acceptance start processing is performed. This process includes a process for permitting the reception of medals when the re-game is not activated. Specifically, in the medal acceptance start process, a medal insertion number counter addition process when a medal is inserted, a medal automatic insertion command set during replay, and the like are performed.

In S605, a set value confirmation process is performed. Specifically, a process of reading the set value stored in the main RAM 203 is performed in S510.
In S606, medal management processing is performed. This process is to perform medal insertion check and the like.

  In S607, input / exit sensor check processing is performed. In this process, when an abnormality is detected in the medal sensor or the payout sensor provided in the hopper 125, the detected abnormality is displayed. Specifically, in the insertion / dispensing sensor check process, it is determined whether or not the medal sensor has detected an abnormality, whether or not the dispensing sensor provided in the hopper 125 has detected an abnormality, and the like.

  In step S608, a start lever check process is performed. This process includes a process for determining whether or not the start switch 111sw is ON. Specifically, in the start lever check process, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start lever 111 can be accepted. If it is determined that the operation can be accepted, the acceptance of the operation to the start lever 111 is permitted. Is done.

  In S609, an internal lottery process is performed. This process includes a process of determining a winning area by lottery. In the internal lottery process, information such as the current gaming state, the number of lotteries in the current gaming state, and the RT type is also acquired.

In S610, a symbol code setting process is performed. This process includes a process of drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect based on the winning area determined in S609.
In S611, a reel rotation start preparation process is performed. This process includes a process for setting a minimum of one game time. In the reel rotation start preparation process, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter set in the previous game has become “0”. The value of the timer counter here is set to a minimum of one game time (about 4.1 seconds). In the reel rotation start preparation process, a waiting time until the rotation of the reel 124 reaches a constant speed is also set.

  In S612, pre-reel stop processing is performed. This process includes a pull-in prediction process for the rotating reel 124 and the like. In the pull-in prediction process, first, an initial value of the virtual stop position is set, and a process of acquiring the pull-in priority is performed. If the stop position is not “00”, the stop position is corrected, and the pull-in priority is stored. .

  In S613, a reel rotation start process is performed. Specifically, the reel 124 is rotated at a constant speed by driving the stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 via the reel control board 400.

  In S701 of FIG. 7, an operable state flag is set. Specifically, the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203 is turned ON. Here, the operable state flag is provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. The operable state flag is used to determine whether or not the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 can be stopped. For example, when all the operable state flags corresponding to the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are all ON, the main CPU 201 determines that all the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 can be stopped.

  In S702, processing during reel rotation is performed. This process includes control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel 124 based on the fact that the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw have detected a stop operation on the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 by the player.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not there is a stop request. Specifically, in S702, based on the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw, a stop operation for the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 by the player is detected. If it is determined that there is a stop request (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no stop request (S703: NO), the process proceeds to S705 without executing the process of S704.

  In S704, a reel stop command is set. Specifically, in order to transmit a reel stop command to the sub-control board 300, the reel stop command is set in the main RAM 203. Here, the reel stop command corresponds to the information related to the type of the reel 124 stopped, the information related to the symbol position when the stop operation to the stop button 112, 113, 114 by the player is detected, and the symbol position. It is a command having information related to symbol codes. Also, the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203 corresponding to the operated stop button 112, 113, 114 is turned OFF.

  In S705, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped. Specifically, it is determined whether or not all the reels 124 are stopped based on the operable state flag stored in the main RAM 203. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped (S705: YES), the process proceeds to S706. On the other hand, while there is a reel 124 that has not been stopped (S705: NO), the processing from S702 is repeated.

  In S706, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are being operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an OFF edge of the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw is detected. If it is determined that the stop button 112, 113, 114 is being operated (S706: YES), the process proceeds to S706 until the stop button 112, 113, 114 is not operated (until an OFF edge is detected). Repeat the judgment process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop button is not being operated (S706: NO), that is, if an OFF edge is detected, the process proceeds to S707.

  In S707, display determination processing is performed. This process includes a process for calculating the number of payouts according to the winning combination of symbols. In this display determination process, a re-game operation command set at the time of re-game display, calculation of the number of payouts, and a process for determining an abnormality in display determination are also performed.

  In S708, input / exit sensor check processing is performed. Similar to S607, this process includes a process of displaying the detected abnormality when an abnormality of the medal sensor or the payout sensor provided in the hopper 125 is detected.

  In S709, a payout process is performed. In this process, medals are paid out by driving the hopper 125 through the power supply substrate 600. In this payout process, it is also determined whether or not the value of the medal stored number counter is “50”. If it is less than “50”, the stored number is added, and exceeds “50” during the addition. In this case, medals for the excess are paid out.

  In S710, game state transition processing is performed. This process is configured by a process of shifting the RT gaming state based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. Details of the game state transition processing will be described later. After the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S601 of FIG. 6 is repeated.

[Game state transition processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing details of the game state transition process in S710 of FIG.
In S801, RT gaming state transition processing is executed. This process shifts the gaming state based on the current gaming state and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line. The RT gaming state transition process will be described later.

  In S802, a game state command is set. Specifically, in order to transmit the gaming state to the sub-control board 300, processing for setting the gaming state command in the main RAM 203 is performed. Here, the gaming state command is a command having information indicating which gaming state is in the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  In S803, a spinning effect execution process is performed. Specifically, the rotation effect is executed when the flag for executing the rotation effect stored in the main RAM 203 is ON. In addition, the spinning effect is also executed in an interrupt process described later.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not the spinning effect is being performed. Specifically, after the turning effect is started in S803, it is determined whether or not the started turning effect is finished. If it is determined that the spinning effect is being performed (S804: YES), the determination process of S804 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the spinning effect is not being performed (S804: NO), the game state transition process is terminated and the process returns to the main loop process.

[RT gaming state transition processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing details of the RT gaming state transition processing in S801.
In S901, the gaming state is acquired. The game state is stored in the main RAM 203.

  In S902, a game state transition corresponding to the current game state is performed. This process is to shift the gaming state corresponding to the gaming state acquired in S901, and is based on the gaming state transition table. After the processing of S902 is completed, the RT gaming state transition processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the gaming state transition processing.

[Game state transition table]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a gaming state transition table.
The gaming state transition table is stored in the main ROM 202, and defines the current gaming state, conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state, and the gaming state of the transition destination.

  When the current gaming state is “RT0 gaming state”, when the first special role is won by internal lottery, specifically, when “Blue 7 Replay” is determined as the winning area, from “RT0 gaming state” Transition to “RT1 gaming state”.

  Also, in the “RT0 gaming state”, when the second special role is won by internal lottery, specifically, when “Red 7 Replay” is determined as the winning area, the “RT0 gaming state” to the “RT2 gaming state” ”.

When the current gaming state is the “RT1 gaming state”, when a predetermined condition such as the consumption of the prescribed number of games or the establishment of a specific combination is established, the “RT1 gaming state” is changed to the “RT0 gaming state”.
When the current gaming state is the “RT2 gaming state”, when a predetermined condition such as the consumption of the specified number of games or the establishment of a specific combination is established, the “RT2 gaming state” is changed to the “RT0 gaming state”.

  Here, the winning area that can be determined in the internal lottery process to be described later differs depending on whether the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state. For example, “blue 7 replay” and “red 7 replay” can be determined as the winning areas in the RT0 gaming state, but “blue 7 replay” and “red 7 replay” are selected as the winning areas in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state. Is never determined.

  In addition, in the internal lottery process described later, a winning area having a different winning probability depending on the gaming state is provided depending on whether the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state. For example, the probability that “normal replay” is determined as the winning area is defined to be higher in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state than in the RT0 gaming state, and in the RT2 gaming state than the RT1 gaming state. Highly regulated.

  In addition, even in the same gaming state, winning areas having different winning probabilities depending on currently set values are provided. For example, the probability that “common bell” is determined as the winning area in the RT1 gaming state is defined to be higher in “setting 6” than in “setting 1”.

Hereinafter, the RT0 gaming state may be described as “low probability gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state may be collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”.
[Winning area table]
The winning area table is stored in the main ROM 202, and a predetermined winning area and contents corresponding to each winning area are defined. Specifically, it is as follows.

The winning area “00” is “lost”.
The winning areas “01” and “02” are “special roles (bonus roles)”. The winning area “01” is “blue 7 replay” or “follow replay”, and the winning area “02” is “red 7 replay” or “follow replay”. In this case, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay can be aligned on the active line by the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 (in this case, the operation order other than the forward press). However, the winning areas “01” and “02” are determined in the low probability gaming state (RT0 gaming state), and the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is not notified. Further, at the normal time, it is required to stop the reel 124 in the order of the stop button 112 → the middle stop button 113 → the right stop button 114 (so-called “forward press”). Therefore, even when the winning area “01” or “02” is determined, the blue 7 replay and the red 7 replay are not aligned on the active line. When the reel 124 is stopped by “forward pressing”, “follow replay” can be aligned on the active line.

  The winning area “03” is “push order replay”. In this case, the preparation replay can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. The winning area “04” is “normal replay”. In this case, the normal replay can be aligned on the active line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning area “05” is “push order bell”. In this case, the bells can be aligned on the active line according to the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. The winning area “06” is “common bell”. In this case, the bells can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “07” and “08” are “watermelon”. In this case, it is possible to align the watermelons on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114. The winning areas “09” and “10” are “Cherry”. In this case, cherries can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  The winning areas “11” to “13” are “chance eyes”. In this case, the chances can be aligned on the effective line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114.

  As described above, the winning area table is different from the winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line differs depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw detect the stop operation by the player, and the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw. The winning area is defined in which the combination of symbols on the active line does not differ according to the order in which the player detects the stop operation.

  Here, as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is different depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, 114sw detect the stop operation by the player, the winning areas “01”, “ When the “special role” of “02” is determined, when the left stop switch 112sw or the middle stop switch 113sw detects the stop operation for the first time, the combination related to “follow replay” stops on the active line, and the right stop first. When the switch 114sw detects a stop operation, the symbol combination related to “blue 7 replay” or “red 7 replay” stops on the active line.

  On the other hand, in the internal lottery process, the winning area “00” is determined as an example of a winning area in which the combination of symbols arranged on the active line does not differ depending on the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, 114sw detect the stop operation by the player. In this case, regardless of the order in which the stop switches 112sw, 113sw, and 114sw detect the stop operation, the combination of symbols related to replay is aligned on the active line, or the combination of symbols related to winning is on the active line. There is no line up.

  Further, even if a predetermined winning area is determined in the internal lottery process, if the left stop button 112, the middle stop button 113, and the right stop button 114 are not operated at an appropriate timing, a predetermined determination area is determined. The displayed symbol combination may not be displayed on the active line.

  For example, in the internal lottery process, when “07”, “08” “watermelon” is determined as the winning area, the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 104a when the middle stop button 113 is operated When “00”, “Watermelon”, which is a part of the combination of symbols for which winning is allowed, is not arranged within the 4-frame range, so the symbol related to “Watermelon” is stopped on the active line. I can't. For this reason, even if “07” and “08” are determined as the winning areas, if the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 are not operated at an appropriate timing, the symbols related to the determined winning area are displayed. The combination cannot be displayed on the active line. In such a situation, it is required to operate the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 at an appropriate timing.

  On the other hand, when a specific winning area is determined in the internal lottery process, a combination of symbols related to the specific winning area on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 Is displayed on the active line.

  For example, in the internal lottery process, when “bell” of “06” is determined as the winning area, the “bell” on the active line is related regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114. A combination of symbols is displayed.

  In addition to the above-described table, the main ROM 202 has a special symbol combination (for example, displayed on the display window 104a) such as rotating the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c in reverse, increasing or decreasing the rotation speed. As an aspect of the symbol combination to be performed, a spinning effect execution is performed in which an effect (so-called freeze effect) performed by temporarily stopping at a symbol combination of “BAR2” is displayed in a straight line) A table and a spinning effect lottery table for drawing whether or not to execute the spinning effect are also included.

  For example, for freeze production, the operation of the 1 BET button 107 and the operation of the MAX-BET button 106 for using a medal necessary for the game for about “2995 ms”, the operation of the left reel 124a, the middle reel 124b, and the right reel 124c. Even if the operation of the start lever 111 for starting the rotation is performed, there is an effect that the processing based on the operation is not performed.

[Interrupt processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the interrupt process. The interrupt process is a process performed by interrupting the main loop process every “1.49 ms”.

In S1101, the register is saved. Specifically, the value of the register currently used is saved.
In S1102, input port read processing is performed. Specifically, signals from the reel control board 400, the relay board 500, and the power supply board 600 are received through the I / F circuit 205.

In S1103, timer measurement processing is performed. Specifically, the value of the timer counter for measuring the rotation effect time at the time of the rotation effect, the minimum one game time, etc. is decremented.
In S1104, a reel number is set. Specifically, in the reel drive control process of S1105 described later, a reel number is set in order to set the target of the reel 124 to be driven and controlled.

  In S1105, a reel drive control process is performed. More specifically, by driving the reel stepping motors 401, 402, and 403 corresponding to the reel number set in S1104 via the reel control board 400, acceleration, constant speed, deceleration control, and the like of the reel 124 are performed. I do. In addition, when executing the spinning effect, control is performed to rotate the rotation direction of the reel 124 in the reverse rotation direction.

  In S1106, it is determined whether or not all reels have been completed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process of S1105 has been performed for all the reels 124. If it is determined that all reels have been completed (S1106: YES), the process proceeds to S1107. On the other hand, if there is a reel 124 that has not finished processing (S1106: NO), the processing from S1104 is repeated.

In step S1107, external signal processing is performed. This process outputs the set data to a terminal board (not shown).
In S1108, an LED display process is performed. Specifically, light emission control of the stored number display device 117, the game state display lamp 118, the payout number display device 119, and the like is performed.

In step S1109, control command transmission processing is performed. Specifically, various commands set in the main RAM 203 are transmitted to the sub control board 300.
In S1110, a register restoration process is performed. Specifically, the register value saved in the processing of S1101 is restored. After the process of S1110 is completed, the interrupt process is terminated.

[Main processing in sub-control board 300]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main processing in the sub-control board 300. This main process is executed based on the power switch 611sw being turned on.

In S1201, initialization processing is performed. Specifically, error check of the sub RAM 315, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed.
In S1202, the main control board communication task is activated. This process activates a main control board communication task in order to receive a command from the main control board.

In S1203, a sound control task is activated. This process activates a sound control task for controlling sound.
In step S1204, a lamp control task is activated. This process activates a lamp control task for controlling the lamp.

In step S1205, the image control task is activated. This process activates an image control task for performing control related to an image.
In S1206, effect button processing is executed. This process determines that the effect button 105 has been operated based on a signal from the effect button detection switch 105sw, and performs a predetermined display or the like. After the process of S1206 is completed, the main process is terminated.

[Main control board communication task]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the main control board communication task.
In S1301, initialization processing is performed. This process initializes a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 315.

  In S1302, a received command check process is performed. In this process, a command transmitted from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 via the I / F circuit 311 is checked.

  In S1303, it is determined whether a different command has been received. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command checked in S1302 is a command different from the previously transmitted command. If it is determined that the command is different from the previously transmitted command (S1303: YES), the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is the same as the previously transmitted command (S1303: NO), the processing from S1302 is repeated.

  In S1304, game information storage processing is performed. In this process, game information is created from the command checked in S1302 and stored in the sub RAM 315. As a result, information included in the parameter of the received command is stored in the sub-RAM 315, so that information managed in the main control board 200 can be managed also in the sub-control board 300.

In step S1305, command analysis processing is executed. Details of the command analysis processing will be described later. After the processing of S1305 is completed, the processing from S1302 is repeated.
[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the command analysis processing in S1305.

In S1401, effect content determination processing is performed. This process is composed of a process for obtaining the production contents. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later.
In S1402, a lamp data determination process is performed. Specifically, the lamp data corresponding to the effect content determined in S1401 is determined.

In S1403, sound data determination processing is performed. Specifically, sound data corresponding to the effect content determined in S1401 is determined.
In S1404, image data determination processing is performed. Specifically, the image data corresponding to the effect content determined in S1401 is determined.

[Production content decision processing]
15 and 16 are flowcharts showing details of the effect content determination process in S1401.

  In S1501, it is determined whether a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command has been received. This process determines whether the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command. When it is determined that the received command is a setting change device operation start command or a setting change device operation end command (S1501: YES), the process proceeds to S1502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is neither a setting change device operation start command nor a setting change device operation end command (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1503.

  In step S1502, processing for receiving a setting change device operation start / end command is performed. Specifically, when a setting change device operation start command is received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200, it is determined that image data indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103. When the setting change device operation end command is received, it is determined to display the image data indicating that the setting change has been completed. After the process of S1502, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1503, it is determined whether a gaming state command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a gaming state command. When it is determined that the received command is a gaming state command (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not a gaming state command (S1503: NO), the process proceeds to S1505.

  In S1504, a game state command reception process is performed. This process determines an effect on the sub control board 300 based on the gaming state command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command. If it is determined that the received command is an automatic medal insertion command or a medal insertion command (S1505: YES), the process proceeds to S1506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is neither an automatic medal insertion command nor a medal insertion command (S1505: NO), the process proceeds to S1507.

  In S1506, a medal insertion command reception process is performed. This processing includes processing for determining effect data based on an automatic medal insertion command or medal insertion command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the processing of S1506 is finished, the effect content determination processing is finished.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether a medal settlement command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a medal settlement command. If it is determined that the received command is a medal settlement command (S1507: YES), the process proceeds to S1508. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a medal settlement command (S1507: NO), the process proceeds to S1509.

  In S1508, a medal settlement command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on the medal settlement command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. In this case, a voice output of “settled” is performed. After the processing of S1508 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In step S1509, it is determined whether a reel rotation start acceptance command has been received. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel rotation start acceptance command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start acceptance command (S1509: YES), the process proceeds to S1510. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel rotation start acceptance command (S1509: NO), the process proceeds to S1601 in FIG.

  In S1510, a reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a reel rotation start acceptance command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Details of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process will be described later. After the process of S1510 is finished, the effect content determination process is finished.

  In S1601 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a rotation effect time designation command has been received. This process is to determine whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a rotation effect time designation command. When it is determined that the command received here is the spinning effect time designation command (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to S1602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a spinning effect time designation command (S1601: NO), the process proceeds to S1603.

  In step S1602, a process at the time of receiving a spinning effect time designation command is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on the spinning effect time designation command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the process of S1602, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1603, it is determined whether a reel rotation start command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel rotation start command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel rotation start command (S1603: YES), the process proceeds to S1604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel rotation start command (S1603: NO), the process proceeds to S1605.

  In step S1604, a reel rotation start command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a reel rotation start command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Here, a timer is set for determining the elapsed time from the start of reel rotation. After the processing of S1604 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In S1605, it is determined whether a reel stop command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a reel stop command. If it is determined that the received command is a reel stop command (S1605: YES), the process proceeds to S1606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a reel stop command (S1605: NO), the process proceeds to S1607.

  In S1606, a reel stop command reception process is performed. This processing includes processing for determining effect data at the time of reel stop based on the reel stop command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. Details of the reel stop command reception process will be described later. After the processing of S1606 ends, the effect content determination processing ends.

  In S1607, it is determined whether or not a re-game operation command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a re-game operation command. When it is determined that the received command is a re-game operation command (S1607: YES), the process proceeds to S1608. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a re-game operation command (S1607: NO), the process proceeds to S1609.

  In S1608, a re-game operation command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a re-game operation command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the process of S1609 ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  In S1609, it is determined whether a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command has been received. This process determines whether or not the command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200 is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command. If it is determined that the received command is a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (S1609: YES), the process proceeds to S1610. On the other hand, if it is determined that the received command is not a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command (S1609: NO), the processing of S1610 is not executed, and the effect content determination process is ended.

  In S1610, a medal payout start / end command reception process is performed. This process includes a process for determining effect data based on a medal payout start command or a medal payout end command received from the I / F circuit 205 of the main control board 200. After the processing of S1610 is finished, the effect content determination processing is finished.

[State transition by sub-control board 300]
Here, the state transition by the sub-control board 300 will be described.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing state transition managed by the sub-control board 300.

  In addition to the gaming state controlled by the main control board 200, a plurality of states controlled by the sub control board 300 are provided. Hereinafter, description of each state and conditions for transition to each state will be given.

  The gaming state includes a low probability gaming state, a first RT gaming state, and a second RT gaming state. This gaming state corresponds to the “RT0 gaming state”, “RT1 gaming state”, and “RT2 gaming state” that are managed by the main control board 200, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 200 shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the first special combination is won. Therefore, in the sub-control board 300, when the gaming state command from the main control board 200 indicates “RT1 gaming state”, the gaming state is shifted to the “first RT gaming state”. Specifically, after receiving the gaming state command, as described later, the state is shifted to the “first RT gaming state” based on the combination of symbols arranged on the active line.

  Further, the main control board 200 shifts to the RT2 gaming state when the second special combination is won. Therefore, in the sub-control board 300, when the gaming state command from the main control board 200 indicates “RT2 gaming state”, the gaming state is shifted to the “second RT gaming state”. Specifically, after receiving the gaming state command, as will be described later, the state is shifted to the “second RT gaming state” based on the combination of symbols arranged on the active line.

  The special flag is raised by winning the first special role and the second special role. As described above, the order of the left stop button 112 → the middle stop button 113 → the right stop button 114 (so-called “forward push”). ), The reels 124 are stopped, so that “red 7 replay” corresponding to the first special combination and “blue 7 replay” corresponding to the second special combination cannot be arranged. When the reel 124 is stopped by the above-mentioned “forward press”, “follow replay” is established. In addition, since the game is normally played with “forward push”, “follow replay” is always established, and the player transitions from the low probability gaming state to the first RT gaming state, The transition from the gaming state to the second RT gaming state is not recognized.

  In addition, after the transition to the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, although the special flag has been carried over, the priority of “Red 7 Replay” and “Blue 7 Replay” is lowered with respect to other roles. The combination of symbols relating to “Red 7 Replay” and “Blue 7 Replay” is not aligned on the active line.

  Then, when a predetermined condition such as establishment of a specific combination or reaching the prescribed number of games is established, effects such as “Aim for Red 7” and “Aim for Blue 7” are performed. At this time, the player stops the reel 124 at an appropriate timing with the aim of “Red 7” or “Blue 7”, and the combination of symbols related to “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is effective. Displayed above.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 200 shifts to the RT0 gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied after winning the first special combination or the second special combination. Therefore, in the sub-control board 300, when the game state command from the main control board 200 indicates “RT0 game state”, the symbols related to “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” are aligned on the active line. Thus, the gaming state is shifted to the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the maximum value of medals that can be used in one game (one game) may be one or two until the predetermined condition is satisfied and “blue 7 replay” or “red 7 replay” are arranged.

  In summary, as shown in FIG. 18, the “low probability gaming state” is changed to the “first RT gaming state” when the first special combination is won. When the symbol combination related to “Red 7 Replay” is displayed on the active line corresponding to the first special combination, the “first RT gaming state” is shifted to the “low probability gaming state”. Also, when the second special combination is won, the “low probability gaming state” is shifted to the “second RT gaming state”. Then, when the combination of symbols related to “Blue 7 Replay” corresponding to the second special combination is displayed on the active line, the “second RT gaming state” is shifted to the “low probability gaming state”. At this time, in both the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, lottery of “Bonus state” and “AT state” is performed, but the winning probability of “Replay” is in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state. Is different. In addition, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state have different probabilities of notifying the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 when the “push order bell” is won.

[First RT gaming state and second RT gaming state]
Here, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state will be described.
In both the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the winning probability of “Replay” increases. In other words, the probability of determining “Push Order Replay” in the winning area “03” and “Normal Replay” in the winning area “04” is higher than in the low-probability gaming state. Further, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state have different probabilities of determining “push order replay” in the winning area “03” and “normal replay” in the winning area “04”. Therefore, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state are RT gaming states having different performances.

  In the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the states of “normal stage”, “precursor stage”, “continuous effect”, “Bonus state”, “AT game number determination state”, and “AT state” are changed. .

(Normal stage)
The normal stage is disadvantageous for the player. Here, in the normal stage, the sub CPU 312 displays either the normal background or the precursor background on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320. The normal background suggests a disadvantage for the player. The precursor background suggests a transition to the precursor stage. The sub CPU 312 manages the normal stage with the state number “1”.

(A precursor stage)
The precursor stage is a stage that suggests a shift to continuous production. The precursor stage can be shifted from the normal state by the sub CPU 312. The sub CPU 312 manages the precursor stage with the state number “2”.

(Continuous production)
The continuous effect is an effect performed over a plurality of games. Here, by displaying the result of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display device 103 via the image control board 320, the transition to the Bonus state or the transition to the normal stage is notified. The sub CPU 312 manages the continuous performance with the state number “3”.

(Bonus state)
The Bonus state is an advantageous state for the player. At this time, during the 48 games, when the winning area “05” is determined by the internal lottery process, appropriate stop buttons 112, 113, 114 for displaying the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 with a predetermined probability. Further, the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are notified. Further, when the navigation stock lottery is performed based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process and the navigation stock is acquired, the state shifts to the AT game number determination state at the end of the 48 games. If the navigation stock is not acquired, the game moves to the normal stage at the end of 48 games. The sub CPU 312 manages the Bonus state with the state number “4”.

  Note that when the winning area “05” is determined, the probability that the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, and 114 is notified differs between the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state. Therefore, also in this respect, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state are RT gaming states having different performances.

  It should be noted that even if a meter rising lottery is performed based on the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and whether or not to shift to the AT game number determination state is determined based on the value of the meter at the end of 48 games. Good.

  Note that the Bonus state refers to a type 1 special object, a type 2 special object, an item continuous action device related to the type 1 special object, and a type continuous action device related to the type 2 special object. An AT that appears to be operating.

(AT game number decision state)
The AT game number determination state is a state for determining the number of games that can be played in the AT state. At this time, using the number of navigation stocks, the number of games that can be played in the AT state is drawn by lottery based on the additional game number determination table. The state shifts to the AT game number determination state when the Bonus state ends. The sub CPU 312 manages the AT game number determination state with the state number “5”.

In the AT game number determination state, a transition to the AT state is made based on the fact that a combination related to a predetermined symbol is displayed on the active line.
(AT state)
In the AT state, when the winning area “05” is determined in the internal lottery process, the stop operation of the appropriate stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is performed in order to display the combination of symbols related to the push order bell on the active line. The order is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 with a predetermined probability. Further, the stop operation order display lamps 120a to 120c are notified. The AT state is an advantageous state for the player. The sub CPU 312 manages the AT state with the state number “6”.

  The result screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 103 on the basis of the number of games obtained by adding the number of games determined in the AT game number determination state and the number of games added in the AT state, and the normal stage Migrate to

  In addition, when the winning area “05” is determined, the probability that the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified differs between the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state. Therefore, also in this respect, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state are RT gaming states having different performances.

  As described above, due to the difference in performance between the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, for example, in the first RT gaming state, the net increase in number of medals is 2.0. In the second RT gaming state, the net increase in number of medals is 2.8.

[Specific production state]
As shown in FIG. 17, a specific effect state is given as a state managed by the sub-control board 300. The specific effect state refers to a state in which the time for executing the specific effect is determined based on the specific effect schedule table for specific day and the specific effect schedule table for day of the week, and the specific effect is executed at the determined time. When the specific effect ends, the state before the specific effect is executed is shifted to. The sub CPU 312 manages the specific effect state with the state number “7”. As will be described later, if there is a reserve stock, a transition is made from the specific effect state to the Bonus state.

[Reel rotation start acceptance command processing]
19 and 20 are flowcharts showing details of the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process in S1510.

  In S1901, reserve stock processing is performed. This process includes a process for updating the reserve stock value. In the reserve stock process, a reserve stock lottery is performed based on the reserve stock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and information related to the winning area included in the reel rotation start acceptance command. When the reserve stock lottery is won, “1” is added to the reserve stock value provided in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the state number is “1”. This process determines whether or not the state number is “1” based on the state number stored in the sub-RAM 315. If it is determined that the status number is “1” (S1902: YES), the normal stage process is performed in S1903, and then the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the status number is not “1” (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1904.

  In S1903, normal stage processing is executed. In the normal stage process, “1” is subtracted from the value of the Bonus state transition game number counter to determine whether or not the value of the Bonus state transition game number counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the Bonus state transition game number counter is “0”, the state number is set to “2”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the Bonus state transition game number counter is not “0”, the precursor stage transition lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314, information on the winning area, the precursor stage transition lottery probability, Based on the above, a lottery of whether or not to move to the precursor stage is performed. The precursor stage transition lottery table is provided with a table for a high probability state and a table for a low probability state. When the winning stage shift lottery process is won, the state number provided in the sub-RAM 315 is updated to “2”. Here, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number provided in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1904, it is determined whether or not the state number is “2”. This process is to determine whether or not the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “2”. If it is determined that the status number is “2” (S1904: YES), the process proceeds to S1905. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “2” (S1904: NO), the process proceeds to S1906.

  In step S1905, a precursor stage process is performed. In the precursor stage process, when a prescribed number of games (for example, 10 games) is consumed, the state number is set to “3”. Here, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number provided in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not the state number is “3”. This process is to determine whether or not the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “3”. If it is determined that the state number is “3” (S1906: YES), the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “3” (S1906: NO), the process proceeds to S1908.

  In S1907, continuous effect processing is performed. In this continuous effect process, an effect that spans multiple games based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number provided in the sub RAM 315. Determine the content. In addition, based on the Bonus state transition lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314, information related to the winning area, and the Bonus state transition lottery probability, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transition to the Bonus state. When the Bonus state transition lottery is won, the state number is set to “4”. On the other hand, if the Bonus state transition lottery is not won, the state number is set to “1”. When the value of the Bonus state transition game number counter is “0”, the state number is updated to “4” regardless of the Bonus state transition lottery.

  In S1908, it is determined whether or not the state number is “4”. This process is to determine whether or not the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “4”. If it is determined that the status number is “4” (S1908: YES), the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “4” (S1908: NO), the process proceeds to S1910.

In step S1909, a bonus state process is performed. Here, the Bonus state process will be described.
In the Bonus state process, when the value of the navigation stock is “0”, the AT game number determination state transition lottery is performed. Specifically, based on the Bonus state AT lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, whether or not to shift to the AT game number determination state is determined. On the other hand, when the value of the navigation stock is “1” or more, the number of navigation stocks is increased based on the navigation stock addition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. A lottery to determine whether or not to do. Here, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S1910, it is determined whether or not the state number is “6”. This process determines whether the state number is “6” based on the state number stored in the sub-RAM 315. If it is determined that the state number is “6” (S1910: YES), the process proceeds to S1911. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “6” (S1910: NO), the process proceeds to S2001 in FIG.

  In S1911, the AT state process is performed. In the AT state process, a lottery for adding the number of AT games is performed based on the AT game number addition lottery table provided in the sub ROM 314 and the winning area determined by the internal lottery process. This AT game number extra lottery table defines the number of AT game extra games and the lottery value corresponding to the extra game number for each winning area. Here, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In S2001 of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the state number is “5”. This process determines whether or not the state number stored in the sub RAM 315 is “5”. If it is determined that the state number is “5” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state number is not “5” (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In S2002, an AT game number determination state process is performed. In the AT game number determination state process, when the navigation stock is “1” or more, the AT game number determination state navigation stock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and Based on the above, a lottery of whether or not to add the number of navigation stock is performed. Here, the content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, the winning area determined by the internal lottery process, and the state number stored in the sub RAM 315.

  In step S2003, the specific effect state process is performed, and then the reel rotation start acceptance command reception process ends. Here, the specific effect state processing will be described. In the specific effect state process, Bonus release is permitted on the condition that a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) have been performed in the specific effect state, and if the reserve stock in the sub-RAM 315 is “1” or more at this time The reserve stock is added to the Bonus operating area. In other words, when a game is played by a player a predetermined number of times in the specific effect state, if there is reserve stock, then the state transitions to the Bonus state.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the reel stop command reception process in S1606.

  In S2101, it is determined whether or not it is the third stop time. This process is based on the information stored in the sub RAM 315 to determine whether or not it is the third stop time of the rotation of the reel 124. If it is determined that it is the third stop time (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. At this time, the effect determined and executed when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the time of the third stop (S2101: NO), the process proceeds to S2108.

  In S2102, it is determined whether “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is displayed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that “red 7 replay” or “blue 7 replay” is displayed (S2102: YES), the flow proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither “Red 7 Replay” nor “Blue 7 Replay” is displayed (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2104.

  In S2103, red 7 / blue 7 replay display processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2108. In the red 7 / blue 7 replay display process, a transition is made from the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state to the low probability state.

  In S2104, it is determined whether a follow replay is displayed. This process is to determine whether or not a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the follow replay is displayed (S2104: YES), the process proceeds to S2105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the follow replay is not displayed (S2104: NO), the process proceeds to S2106.

In S2105, a follow replay display process is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2108.
In the follow replay display process, when the first special combination is won in the internal lottery, the transition to the first RT gaming state is performed. On the other hand, when the second special combination is won in the internal lottery, a transition to the second RT gaming state is performed.

  In S2106, it is determined whether or not a blank is displayed. In this process, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols related to the blank is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that a blank is displayed (S2106: YES), the process proceeds to S2107. On the other hand, if it is determined that a blank is not displayed (S2106: NO), the process proceeds to S2108 without executing the process of S2107.

In S2107, blank display processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2108.
In the blank display process, the number of games until the transition to the Bonus state is determined based on the Bonus state transition game number determination table provided in the sub ROM 314, and the number of games is stored in the Bonus state transition game number counter of the sub RAM 315. To do.

  In S2108, effect determination processing is performed. This process determines the effect based on the effect determined when the reel rotation start acceptance command is received, the stop operation position of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114, the stop operation order, and the like. After the process of S2108 is completed, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

[Main Processing in Image Control Board 320]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing performed by the image control board 320. This process is executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 322a.

  In S2201, initialization processing is performed. This process reads the main process program performed by the image control board 320 from the liquid crystal control ROM 322b based on the power-on of the gaming machine 1, and the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 322a and the initial stage of the image control unit 321. Instructs the setting.

  In step S2202, a drawing execution start process is performed. This process sets drawing execution start data in the drawing register in order to instruct the image control unit 321 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output.

  In S2203, an effect instruction command analysis control process is performed. This process is to analyze a command transmitted from the I / F circuit 311 of the sub control board 300. Specifically, when a command transmitted via the I / F circuit 311 of the sub control board 300 is received, the received command is stored in the reception buffer by a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 320 (not shown). Analyzing received command. Further, in the production designation command analysis process, it is confirmed whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer. If the command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process is performed to confirm whether or not the command is stored in the reception buffer. Continue to execute. On the other hand, if a command is stored in the reception buffer, a new command is read. After that, an animation group to be executed is determined based on the read command, an animation pattern is determined from each animation group, and after the animation pattern is determined, the read effect pattern designation command is erased from the transmission buffer.

  In S2204, animation control processing is performed. In this process, the addresses of various animation scenes are updated based on the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, “frame counter”, and the animation pattern determined by the process as described above.

  In step S2205, display list generation / output processing is performed. This process generates a display list from display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Control is performed to output the display list for which the generation has been completed to the image control unit 321. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area of the VRAM 325 via the I / F circuit in the image control unit 321.

  In S2206, it is determined whether or not the FB switching flag is “01”. In this processing, in the interrupt processing in the image control board 320 performed every "1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)", whether the previous display list drawing was completed and the FB switching flag became "01". It is to judge whether or not. If it is determined that the FB switching flag is “01” (S2206: YES), the process proceeds to S2207. On the other hand, when it is determined that the FB switching flag is not 01 (S2206: NO), the determination process of S2206 is repeated.

  In S2207, the FB switching flag is set to “00”. In this process, since it is determined in S2206 that the previous display list drawing is completed, the FB switching flag is set to “00” in order to determine whether or not the next display list drawing is completed. It is. After the processing of S2207 is finished, the main processing by the image control board 320 is finished.

[Drawing end interrupt processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a drawing end interrupt process. The drawing end interrupt process is a process executed when the liquid crystal control CPU 322a inputs a drawing end interrupt signal from the image control unit 321. Here, the drawing end interrupt signal is output to the liquid crystal control CPU 322a when the image control unit 321 finishes drawing one frame.

  In S2301, “01” is set to the drawing end flag. The drawing end flag is a flag for determining whether or not the rendering process of the effect image in the immediately preceding frame has ended. That is, “01” is set to the drawing end flag every time drawing is finished.

[Image control board interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing image control board interrupt processing. In the interrupt processing in the image control board 320, the crystal oscillator 324 generates a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) having a pulse waveform every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms), and the image control unit 321 Based on the detection of the V blank interrupt signal, the liquid crystal control CPU 322a outputs an effect processing timing notification signal based on the V blank interrupt signal at a predetermined timing, and the liquid crystal control CPU 322a outputs the effect processing timing notification signal. This is based on what is received. That is, the effect process is performed at the interrupt timing of the image control board interrupt process.

  In S2401, various counter update processes are performed. In this process, the “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter” are updated from existing values by a unit quantity.

  In S2402, it is determined whether the drawing end flag is “01”. This process is to determine whether or not the drawing end flag is “01” in S2001. If it is determined that the drawing end flag is “01” (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2003. On the other hand, if it is determined that the drawing end flag is not “01” (S2002: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the image control board interrupt processing is ended.

In S2403, “00” is set to the drawing flag.
In S2404, an effect timing notification signal output process is performed. In this process, an instruction to switch between the display frame buffer and the drawing frame buffer is given to the memory controller constituting the image control unit 321 and an effect processing timing notification signal is output. The effect process timing notification signal is a signal for notifying the effect process timing in the liquid crystal control CPU 322a.

  In S2405, processing for setting the FB switching flag to “01” is performed. This process sets the FB switching flag to “01” when the display list drawing is completed. After the process of S2005 is completed, the image control board interrupt process is terminated.

  In the image control board interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 322a instructs the memory controller of the image control unit 321 to frame units corresponding to the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 310 in the drawing frame buffer after switching. The production of the effect image is instructed. As a result, the image control unit 321 reads out the image information constituting the effect image stored in the CGROM 323 and stores the effect image including the frames in the drawing frame buffer on the VRAM 325.

[Effects of the gaming machine 1]
(1) In this embodiment, when a special combination is won by an internal lottery process, a combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line. When the combination of symbols related to follow replay is displayed on the active line (S2104: YES in FIG. 21), the transition to the first RT gaming state is made when the first special role is won in the processing at the time of follow replay display. When the second special combination is won, the state shifts to the second RT gaming state. On the other hand, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, a combination of symbols related to “Red 7 Replay” corresponding to the first special role, or “Blue 7” corresponding to the second special role. The symbol combinations related to “Replay” are aligned on the active line. Then, when the symbol combination related to “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is displayed on the active line (S2102: YES), the red 7 / blue 7 replay display processing is performed to enter the low-probability gaming state. Be migrated. At this time, the second RT gaming state has a higher probability of winning “Replay” than the first RT gaming state.

  That is, based on the establishment of the starting condition by the starting means for rotating a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols and the starting means, whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types including special roles is determined A lottery means, a stop means provided corresponding to each of the reels that are rotationally driven when the start condition is satisfied, and a stop operation for individually stopping the rotation of the reels; and the lottery means Based on the lottery result and the stop operation via the stop means, the combination of the stop control means for controlling the stop of the reels and the symbol constituted by the reels stopped by the stop control means is the internal winning combination. Based on whether the combination corresponds to the winning combination, the determination means for determining the winning of the winning combination, and the low-probability gaming letter in which the lottery means is in a gaming state disadvantageous to the player When the special combination is won internally, the re-playing combination that maintains the internal winning state until it is determined by the determining means that the special combination has been won, and can be played without multiplying a predetermined gaming value. A game control means for controlling a game with an RT game in which the winning probability for the game is increased, and the game control means is based on the first RT game or the first RT game, depending on the special combination won internally. If the game is controlled in the second RT game having a high winning probability for the re-gamer, and the determination means determines that the special player who is in the internal winning state has won, the low-probability game Control the game with the state.

  As described above, the performance is different between the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state as described above. For example, in the first RT gaming state, the net increase in the number of medals is 2.0, whereas in the second RT gaming state, the medal is The net increase is 2.8 (see FIG. 18). Thereby, compared with the conventional game machine which has the single RT game state as a normal state, a width | variety can be given to a game and the fall of the interest of a game can be suppressed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition such as establishment of a specific combination or reaching a specified number of games is established, effects such as “Aim for Red 7” and “Aim for Blue 7” are performed. At this time, the player stops the reel 124 at an appropriate timing with the aim of “Red 7” or “Blue 7”, and the combination of symbols related to “Red 7 Replay” or “Blue 7 Replay” is effective. Displayed above.

  That is, when the game control means controls the game in the RT game, the stop control means wins the special combination in the internal winning state until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The reel stop control which is not obtained is performed.

This makes it possible to easily set the time for staying in the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, and in this respect as well, the game can have a wide range.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the winning area “05” is determined, the probability that the appropriate stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified is the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state. And is different.

  That is, a starting means for rotationally driving a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a lottery means for lottering whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on establishment of a starting condition by the starting means, Stop means for performing a stop operation for individually stopping rotation of the reels provided corresponding to each of the reels rotationally driven when the start condition is satisfied, a lottery result by the lottery means, and the The combination of the stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the stop operation via the stop means and the symbol constituted by the reel stopped by the stop control means corresponds to the winning combination. In the low-probability gaming state, which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player by the lottery means, based on whether or not the combination of symbols to be played is determined. When the condition is satisfied, the game control means for controlling the game in the RT game in which the winning probability for the re-gamer who can play the game without multiplying the predetermined game value is increased, and the game control means stopped by the stop control means Informing means capable of informing the order of stop operations by the stop means so that the combination of symbols constituted by reels becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination internally, the game control means, Depending on the established condition, the first RT game or the second RT game having a different winning probability for the re-gamer than the first RT game is controlled, and the notification means is configured to control the first RT game and the first RT game. The notification rate of the order of the stop operation is different for the second RT game.

The establishment of the predetermined condition is not only the establishment of the specific combination including the bonus combination, but also includes various conditions such as digestion of the prescribed number of games.
Thus, in addition to the different winning probability of “Replay”, the probability that the stop operation order of the stop buttons 112, 113, 114 is notified is different, so the game can be widened, and the interest of the game Can be suppressed.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical scope thereof.
(A) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 and the like, after entering the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, the normal stage, the precursor stage, and the continuous production are used to shift to the Bonus state. .

  On the other hand, when the low-probability gaming state shifts to the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, it may immediately transition to the Bonus state or the AT state. When the time from the transition to the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state until the transition to the Bonus state or the AT state becomes long, it is determined that the player is staying in the first RT gaming state or staying in the second RT gaming state from the replay probability. This is because there is a risk that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the Bonus state is a pseudo bonus using AT. The bonus combination established in the low probability gaming state is a bonus combination to which no game value is given.

  On the other hand, a bonus combination to which a game value different from the AT won in the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state may be newly provided. In this case, after winning the bonus combination, the combination of the symbols related to the bonus combination is completed and the bonus game is entered.

  (C) In the above embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied while in the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, the “red 7” and “blue 7” are aligned to shift to the low probability gaming state. It is like that.

  In this regard, it seems to be a disadvantage for the player, but by increasing the internal winning probability for the bonus combination in the low-probability gaming state, the bonus combination will be established immediately. That's fine. In this way, it is expected for the player to shift to the better replay probability in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state.

  In addition, as described in (b) above, it is assumed that the bonus combination won in the low probability gaming state is a bonus to which a game value is given, and when “Red 7” and “Blue 7” are aligned, the low probability gaming state You may make it enter into a bonus game at the same time.

1 ... gaming machine (game machine)
111 ... start lever (starting means)
112 ... Left stop button (stop means)
113 ... Middle stop button (stop means)
114 ... Right stop button (stop means)
124a ... Left reel
124b ... Middle reel (reel)
124c ... Right reel (reel)
200 ... main control board (lottery means, stop control means, game control means)
300 ... Sub-control board (stop control means, determination means, game control means, notification means)
320 ... Image control board (notification means)
330 ... Sound control board (notification means)
400: Reel control board (stop control means)

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object thereof is to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention has a starting means (111) for rotationally driving a plurality of reels (124a, 124b, 124c) having a plurality of kinds of symbols. And lottery means (200, S609) for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the start condition by the start means, and each of the reels rotationally driven when the start condition is satisfied Based on stop means (112, 113, 114) for stopping the rotation of the reels individually, a lottery result by the lottery means, and a stop operation via the stop means , Stop control means (200, 300, 400, S704, S1606) for performing stop control of the reel, and the reel stopped by the stop control means. Based on whether or not the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, the determination means (300, FIG. 21) for determining the winning of the combination, and the lottery means When a predetermined condition is established in a low-probability gaming state, which is an unfavorable gaming state, the game is controlled by an RT game in which the winning probability for a re-gamer (replay) that can be played without increasing the predetermined gaming value is increased. Stop operation by the stop means so that a combination of the symbols constituted by the game control means (200, 300) and the reels stopped by the stop control means becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination with the order of notifiable notification means (300,320,330), wherein the RT game is an ordinary state containing beneficial gaming state in which the game value may be imparted with high probability The game control means, depending on the enacted predetermined condition, the 1RT game, or, more normal state by winning probability to the replay combination is controlling the game in different first 2RT game and the first 1RT game The notifying means is characterized in that the notification rate of the order of the stop operation is different between the first RT game and the second RT game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of games.

Claims (1)

Starting means for rotationally driving a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols;
Based on the establishment of the starting condition by the starting means, lottery means for lottery of internal winning of multiple types of roles;
Stop means for performing a stop operation that is provided corresponding to each of the reels that are rotationally driven when the start condition is satisfied, and that individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Stop control means for performing stop control of the reel based on a lottery result by the lottery means and a stop operation via the stop means;
Determining means for determining a winning combination of the combination based on whether or not the combination of the symbols constituted by the reels stopped by the stop control means is a combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination; ,
RT game in which the winning probability of a re-gamer who can play a game without multiplying a predetermined game value increases when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the low probability game state which is a game state disadvantageous to the player by the lottery means Game control means for controlling the game with,
Informing means capable of informing the order of stop operations by the stopping means so that the combination of the symbols constituted by the reels stopped by the stop control means becomes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination internally; With
The game control means controls a game in a first RT game or a second RT game in which the winning probability for the re-gamer is different from the first RT game according to the established predetermined condition,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means has different notification ratios of the order of the stop operations between the first RT game and the second RT game.

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