JP2015163291A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sufficiently enhance the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A sub ROM 82 stores performance music information respectively corresponding to an operation of a start lever 16, an operation of a stop button, a medal insertion operation or an operation of a bet button 12. A sub CPU 81 determines performance contents in accordance with an internal winning combination, and selects performance music information respectively corresponding to the operation of a start lever 16, operations of stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the medal insertion operation or the operation of the bet button 12 in accordance with the determined performance contents. When the operation of the start lever 16, the operations of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the medal insertion operation or the operation of the bet button 12 is detected, the sub CPU 81 outputs the corresponding performance music information from speakers 21L, 21R. In the case that the length of an interval between operations is longer than the length of performance music information corresponding to each operation, operation standby information is outputted until an operation of the next order is performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

  In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine has a speaker, and in order to enhance the interest of the game, music for production is played from the speaker during the game.

  Patent Document 1 describes a slot machine that outputs a predetermined BGM from a speaker during a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as a BB game).

JP 2010-148651 A

  As described in Patent Document 1, for a gaming machine that outputs predetermined music in accordance with the gaming state (BB game in Patent Document 1), the predetermined gaming state is longer than the predetermined BGM. Some of them repeatedly output BGM. In such a gaming machine, the effect of the game is monotonous, and the entertainment of the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said situation, Comprising: It aims at providing the game machine which can fully raise the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
Speakers (for example, speakers 21L and 21R described later) that output music for the production of the game;
Music information storage means (for example, sub-ROM 82 described later) for storing a plurality of production music information and operation-waiting music information;
Production content determination means (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) for determining production content including a plurality of stages;
Operation means operated by the player (for example, a start lever 16 described later, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R described later, a medal slot 11 described later, a bet button 12 described later),
Operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later, a stop switch 17S described later, a bet switch 12S described later) for detecting that the player has operated the operation means;
Music information selection means (for example, selecting the production music information corresponding to each stage of the production content from the production music information stored by the music information storage means according to the production content determined by the production content determination means (for example, A sub-control circuit 42) to be described later;
In response to the operation being detected by the operation detection means, output instruction means (for example, a sub-control described later) that instructs the speaker to output the production music information over a predetermined period corresponding to one stage of the production contents. The output instruction means, when the operation detecting means detects the operation of the operating means before the output of the effect music information corresponding to one stage of the effect contents is completed. The output of the production music information corresponding to one stage of the production contents is performed for the predetermined period, and then the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the first stage is output to the speaker. ,
The output of the operation-waiting music information is specified after the output of the production music information corresponding to one stage of the production content until the operation detecting unit detects the operation of the operation unit. When the operation is not detected by the operation detection unit even after the specific period has elapsed and the operation detection unit is not detected after the specific period has elapsed, the speaker is repeatedly instructed to output the operation-waiting music information,
When the operation detection unit detects an operation of the operation unit while the operation-waiting music information is being output, the speaker is instructed to output the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the one stage. ,
The output of the production music information corresponding to one stage among the production contents, the output of the music information waiting for operation, and the output of the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the one stage are spaced apart from each other. A gaming machine that is executed without any problems.

  In this gaming machine, the time when the production music information corresponding to each operation means is output from the speaker can be changed according to the operation time of each operation means of the player. Therefore, it is possible to vary the effect music that is output when a plurality of operation means are operated by the player in a predetermined operation order depending on the timing of operation of each operation means of the player. For this reason, compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during a game, the output effect music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the regulation number table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of BB general internal lottery table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of BB general internal lottery table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RB in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RB in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol storage area in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus action | operation monitoring process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination search process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination etc. determination process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the RT game number counter update process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of the main CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the production data management table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by the sub CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of the sound data in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of the pachislot in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of the sound data in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of the pachislot in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of the sound data in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of the pachislot in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect | action of the modification of the pachislot in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

1. First embodiment
A pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow according to an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot machine of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Stop the reel rotation so that Further, the reel stop control means stops the rotation of the reel using the specified time so that a combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot.

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects can be achieved by using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. As a result, the player's interest is improved.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislo 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
Note that the structure of the pachislot machine in the second and third embodiments described later is the same as the structure of the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided in the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and are configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. Each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas consisting of the upper, middle, and lower stages. It is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, four types of winning determination lines are provided: a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, and a cross-down line 8d. For example, the cross-up line 8a is a combination of the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R. It consists of the combination of the upper stage.

  On the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the pachislot, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  The front door 1b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 11 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively. In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) that is performed first when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED or the like) 20 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production.

[Internal structure]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 1b is opened, and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 1b and the structure inside the cabinet 1a are shown.

  A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center inside the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R (see FIG. 4) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the left reel 3L, a sub board 32 constituting a sub control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4) is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 33 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 33, a power supply device 34 is provided for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1.

  A selector 35 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 1b (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper 33. A medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the main control circuit 41 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 41 includes a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM 52, and a main RAM 53.

  The main ROM 52 has a control program (see FIGS. 29 to 40) executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 23), and various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit. The data for transmitting is stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 6 to 23) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R. The stop switch 17S detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The stop switch 17S constitutes a stop operation detection unit. When the stop switch 17S detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player, the main CPU 51 transmits a stop command corresponding to each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R to the sub-control circuit 42. To do.

  The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 16S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35 described above. The bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 35S and the bet switch 12S constitute insertion operation detection means.
After the end of the previous unit game, the bed switch 12S first detects that the medal sensor 35S detects that a medal has passed through the selector 35 or that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. At this time, the main CPU 51 transmits a bet command to the sub-control circuit 42. That is, the main CPU 51 transmits a bet command when a player inserts a medal into the medal slot 11 (the medal slot 11 is operated) and when the bet button 12 is operated. In the following description, the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 11 by the player may be referred to as a medal insertion operation.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 50 include stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R have a configuration in which 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 61L, 61C, 61R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor 61L, 61C, 61R, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant angle.

After detecting the reel index, the main CPU 51 detects the stepping motor 61L,
By counting the number of times pulses are output to 61C and 61R, each reel 3
The rotation angle of L, 3C, 3R (mainly how many symbols the reel has rotated) is managed.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 53 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached the payout number.

[Sub control circuit]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 42 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 92, and an amplifier 93. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, an effect random number for extracting the effect random number value, and determining the effect content, Based on this, an effect registration task for registering animation data, sound data, and lamp data, which will be described later, is included. In addition, a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 20, and a voice control for controlling the output of sound by the speakers 21L and 21R. Tasks etc. are included.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables such as an effect data management table (see FIG. 41) and a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content. The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect to be executed when the effect is executed.

  The data storage area also includes a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of a video for production, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, which will be described later, and a pattern for turning on and off the light. A storage area for storing lamp data is included.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with an effect data storage area 831 for recording the determined effect data, a buffer area 832, an execution area 836, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41. Yes.

  In the buffer area 832, an animation buffer 833, a sound buffer 834, and a ramp buffer 835 are provided. Production data is stored in each buffer.

  In the execution area 836, an animation execution area 837, a sound execution area 838, and a ramp execution area 839 are provided. In each execution area, animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified in the effect data stored in each buffer are registered.

  The sub-control circuit 42 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 10, speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 20 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 10.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sound such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the presentation. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 20 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected is defined as “0”. Then, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to each symbol in the order in which the symbol position “0” advances in the reel rotation direction.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, the type of symbol displayed at the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is specified. be able to. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol “bell” at the symbol position “1” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area addition data, and a payout number. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8d (see FIG. 2) are the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table. If they match, it is determined that the prize is won. When it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, replay operation, and bonus game operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. This display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, “BB1 (00000001)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area addition data is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 24) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination storage areas A and B are provided. That is, display combinations having the same bit pattern but different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the difference in the stored areas.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when one of “bell”, “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” is determined as the display combination, the medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, “bell”, “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  When “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Special Replay” are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. On the other hand, when “SB” is determined as the display combination, the single bonus game is activated, and when “RB” is determined, the regular bonus is activated. When “BB” is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.
When the bonus operation is performed, the bonus operation time table is stored in a game state flag storage area A (see FIG. 26), a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter and a winning number counter provided in the main RAM 53. Defines the data.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a single bonus are provided as bonus game types. The big bonus is called an accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called first type special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “BB”. The regular bonus is called a so-called first type special character, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”. Further, the single bonus is called a so-called ordinary actor and is hereinafter referred to as “SB”.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are completed when the payout of medals reaching the prescribed number “345” is performed.

  That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are completed on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be performed in the operation of “RB1” to “RB3”, that is, the so-called game possible number. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, so-called winning possible number.

[Regular number table]
Next, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
The prescribed number table defines a prescribed number that is the number of medals required for one game in accordance with an RT gaming state flag (see FIG. 27) described later.

  In this embodiment, the replay time (RT) is activated. In a game in which the RT is operated, the probability that an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the re-game is determined until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The prescribed number table defines the prescribed number of RT0 gaming states as “3” and the prescribed number of RT1 gaming states as “2”.

  In the present embodiment, bonus types (including non-bonus (general)) and RT types are shown in different game states. This is because it is necessary to manage the RT state during the bonus since the bonus state and the RT state do not correspond one-to-one. That is, in the present embodiment, the RT state during the bonus depends on the RT state before the bonus, or the RT state fluctuates during the bonus.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state and the number of medals. In the case of the BB (1, 2) gaming state and the RB (1-3) gaming state, the RB gaming state column is referred to.

  For example, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT0 game state, the general internal lottery table A is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries. When the player is in the non-bonus (general game) state and is in the RT1 game state, the general internal lottery table B is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined according to the winning number.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is used for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 17 and 18) described later. It is data of. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting for adjusting a predetermined expectation value of the kite.

  In the internal lottery processing of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. And then. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). In other words, the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the data point assigned to the winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned is determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 11 shows a general internal lottery table A. The general internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, the small character / replay data pointer won by the winning number “16” is “1”, and “1” is acquired as the small character / replay data pointer when referring to the general internal lottery table A. The probability is “9000/65536”. When “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 17). In addition, there are “2” and “3” as data pointers for the small combination / replay for which “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. Accordingly, in the non-bonus state and the RT0 gaming state (three), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 12 shows a general internal lottery table B. The general internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when the general internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the non-bonus state and the RT1 gaming state (2 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  FIG. 13 shows the BB general internal lottery table A. The BB general internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when the BB general internal lottery table A is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9000/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the BB gaming state and the RT0 gaming state (3 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 14 shows the BB general internal lottery table B. The BB general internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the BB general internal lottery table B, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the BB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (two cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  FIG. 15 shows the RB internal lottery table A. The RB internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the RB internal lottery table A, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9000/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the RB gaming state and the RT0 gaming state (3 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 16 shows the RB internal lottery table B. The RB internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the RB internal lottery table B, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the RB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (two cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. That is, when the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are permitted to be displayed along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which is permitted to display all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Indicates not to be done.

  FIG. 17 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines small winning combinations and replay winning combinations for “0” to “8” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay.

  FIG. 18 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game for bonus data pointers “0” to “8”.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop table defines the number of sliding pieces for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the symbol position that is the stop start position.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value obtained corresponds to the value obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops. The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as a “stop start position”.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a stop table used when the winning number is “8-10”. In this stop table, the number of sliding pieces is specified so that “bell / red cherry / bell” is displayed on the top line 8b. For example, if the stop button 17L is pressed while any of the symbols “10” to “20” of the symbol position “10” to “20” of the rotating left reel 3L is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, the symbol 3 “ Stops in a state where any one of the symbols “0”, “13”, and “18” (replay) is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Then, the symbol (bell) of “1”, “14”, or “19” is displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4L.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number according to the pressing order and each stop operation.

  FIG. 20 shows the pull-in priority table selection table A. This pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to when the winning number is “17” (see FIGS. 11 to 16). In other words, in the present embodiment, “2” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, and when the internal winning combination is “Replay A + Special Replay”, the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to.

  When the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to, the pull-in priority table for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, and “middle left / right”. The number “0” is acquired. For each stop operation when the pressing order is “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”, the pull-in priority table number “1” is acquired.

  When the pull-in priority table number “0” is acquired, a pull-in priority table A (see FIG. 22) described later is selected. On the other hand, when the pull-in priority table number “1” is acquired, a pull-in priority table B (see FIG. 23) described later is selected.

FIG. 21 shows a pull-in priority table selection table B. This pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to when the winning number is “18” (see FIGS. 11 to 16). That is, in the present embodiment, “3” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, and when the internal winning combination is “Replay A + Replay B + Special Replay”, the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to.

  When the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to, the pull-in priority table for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, and “middle left / right”. The number “1” is acquired. For each stop operation when the pressing order is “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”, the pull-in priority table number “0” is acquired.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIGS. The pull-in priority table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces in the stop table. The priority order defines the order of preferential drawing between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. The pull-in data is represented as 1-byte data. In the structure of the pull-in data, a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the same manner as the internal winning combination and display combination described above.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table described above. However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

  FIG. 22 shows the pull-in priority table A. The pull-in priority table A is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “0”, and defines the priorities “1” to “5” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. .

  In the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay A” is defined for the priority “1”, and the pull-in data corresponding to “special replay, replay B” is defined for the priority “2”. doing. Further, in the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “BB1, BB2, RB1-3, SB1-3” is defined for the priority “3”, and “bell, The pull-in data corresponding to “Red Cherry, Blue Cherry” is defined. Then, for the priority “5”, the pull-in data corresponding to “watermelon” is defined. Therefore, when the pull-in priority table A is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “Replay A” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 23 shows the pull-in priority table B. The pull-in priority table B is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “1”, and defines the priorities “1” to “5” and the pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. .

  In the pull-in priority table B, pull-in data corresponding to “special replay” is defined for priority “1”, and pull-in data corresponding to “replay A, replay B” is defined for priority “2”. doing. In the pull-in priority table B, the pull-in data corresponding to “BB1, BB2, RB1-3, SB1-3” is defined for the priority “3”, and “bell, The pull-in data corresponding to “Red Cherry, Blue Cherry” is defined. Then, for the priority “5”, the pull-in data corresponding to “watermelon” is defined. Therefore, when the drawing priority order table B is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “special replay” is given priority over the display of other symbol combinations.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal winning combination storing area is composed of internal winning combination storing areas A and B each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the internal winning combination storage areas A and B, when “1” is set for a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost. In the internal winning combination storing areas A and B, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a display combination storage area (not shown) in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as that of the internal winning combination storing area. In the display combination storage area, when “1” stands for a target bit, it indicates that a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Further, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
When “BB1, BB2, RB1 to 3” are determined as the internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is stored as the carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) is displayed on the winning determination line. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIGS.
The gaming state flag storage area stores a gaming state flag consisting of 1 byte. In the game state flag, a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 26 shows the game state flag storage area A. A bonus type is assigned to the gaming state flag storage area A. When “1” is set in the target bit in the game state flag storage area A, the corresponding bonus game is activated. For example, when “1” is set in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area A, the operation of BB1 is performed and the BB1 gaming state is set.

  FIG. 27 shows the game state flag storage area B. RT type is assigned to the game state flag storage area B. When “1” is set in the target bit in the gaming state flag storage area B, the corresponding RT is activated. For example, when “1” is set in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area B, the RT0 is in operation and is in the RT0 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are applied.

[Design storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) specifying symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along any of the winning determination lines.

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 28 is a configuration example when the symbol counter of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “9” (see FIG. 6). The display combination is determined by determining whether or not the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table described above.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU]
First, with reference to FIG. 29, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU51 is demonstrated.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process (S1). In this initialization process, whether or not the main RAM 53 is normal, input / output port initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 (S2). The designated storage area is a storage area that needs to be deleted for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S3). Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S4). In this process, it is determined whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0. When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed. When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not any replay has been established in the previous unit game. When any of the replays is established, the medals for the number of coins inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter. Further, the prescribed number is determined with reference to the prescribed number table (see FIG. 9) based on the game state flag. Then, the input of the medal sensor or the like is checked, and when the number of medals is equal to the specified number, 4 is stored in the effective line counter and the start operation is permitted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (S5). When the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value.

  Next, when the start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and the reels 3L, 3C are controlled. , 3R starts to rotate. At this time, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a constant speed (S9). When it is determined that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a constant speed, the main CPU 51 waits until the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is constant speed, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S10). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S12). In this process, RT transition is managed based on the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a display combination command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S13). The display combination command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S14). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number determined in S11.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area A (see FIG. 26) to determine whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S15). In the gaming state flag storage area A according to the present embodiment, BB1, 2 gaming state flags, RB1 to 3 gaming state flags, and SB1 to 3 gaming state flags are stored as bonus operating flags.

  When it is determined that the bonus operating flag is ON, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S16). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S15 that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 51 performs an RT game number counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S17). This process is performed when the number of games is used as an RT transition condition. In the RT game number counter update process, the number of remaining games in the RT gaming state at that time is updated.

  When the RT game number counter update process is completed or when the bonus end check process of S16 is completed, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (S18). In this process, it is checked whether or not to start the bonus operation and whether or not to replay. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S2 again.

[Bonus activation monitoring process]
Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB2 gaming state flag (see FIG. 26) is on (S31). When determining that the BB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RB gaming state is in effect (step S32). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 performs the RB1 operating process based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 8) (step S33). In the RB1 operation process, the main CPU 51 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter, respectively, and turns on the RB1 gaming state flag. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the game state flag and the number of stakes (S61). In this process, when it is determined whether or not the bonus is activated with reference to the game state storage area A, the specified number (multiplied number) is determined with reference to the specified number table (see FIG. 9). An internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value changing processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S62). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number relating to the replay or / and the small combination is changed according to the gaming state and the number of inserted medals.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 51 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S67). When it is determined that no digit has been placed, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When determining that the number of lotteries is not 0, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is 0, the main CPU 51 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer (S70).

When it is determined that a digit has been obtained in the process of S67, the main CPU 51 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After the processing of S71 or S70, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 24) (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S74). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( S75).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (S76). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the RB1 to RB3 gaming state flags is on. When determining that it is not in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (S77). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB1 or BB2 gaming state flag is on.

  When it is determined that the BB gaming state is in the process of S77, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “RB” (S78). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is “RB”, or when it is determined that the BB gaming state is not in the process of S77, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S79). .

  Next, the main CPU 51 turns on the corresponding RT gaming state flag according to the type of bonus (S80). In the present embodiment, when RB1 wins during the BB1 gaming state, the RT0 gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state. That is, the RT0 gaming state flag is turned off and the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on. Further, when BB1 is won, the RT1 gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned off and the RT0 gaming state flag is turned on.

  After the process of S80, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not “RB” in the process of S78, or when it is determined that the RB gaming state is in the process of S76, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area in the process of S76. When it is determined that the stored data is not “00000000”, the main CPU 51 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and stores the result in the internal winning combination storage area (S81). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 clears only the SB bit from the carryover combination storage area. And an internal lottery process is complete | finished and a process is moved to a main flow (refer FIG. 29).

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the lottery value changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area B (see FIG. 27), and determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table (not shown) and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to the replay (S92).

  After the process of S92 or when it is determined in the process of S91 that the RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change process and moves the process to the internal lottery process (see FIG. 31).

  This lottery value changing process is a process executed when the RT game state is shifted and only the replay winning probability is changed without changing the multiplied number (small winning / bonus winning probability). Therefore, in this embodiment, lottery value change processing is not executed.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 obtains a stop table corresponding to the determined internal winning combination (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S102). When determining that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S102 again and waits for a valid stop button pressing operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 51 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines an operation stop button (S103). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S104).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “5” as the number of checks (S105). This is because the maximum number of sliding pieces of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is set to “4”. That is, by setting “5” as the number of checks, the number of sliding pieces “0” to “4” is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the drawing priority table and searches for the symbol position with the highest priority based on the internal winning combination within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S106). . In this embodiment, when the winning number is “17” or “18”, the pull-in priority table is selected by referring to the pull-in priority table A (see FIG. 20) or the pull-in priority table B (see FIG. 21). To do. For other winning numbers, the pull-in priority table A is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the search result in the process of S106, and sets the scheduled stop position (S107). In principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the acquired stop table. However, if there is a symbol position with a higher priority than the symbol position defined in the stop table, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the symbol position with the higher priority. When the scheduled stop position is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) described later, and the rotation of the reel is stopped after the symbol counter is updated to the planned stop position. .

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S108). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 6), acquires a symbol code based on the scheduled stop position, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S109). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the reel whose rotation is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S110). When it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S102.

[Indicator search process]
Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol storing area (see FIG. 28) (S121). That is, an address corresponding to the winning determination line is designated. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the head address of the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) (S122).

  Next, the main CPU 51 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S123). That is, in accordance with the winning determination line, the combination of symbols composed of the symbol of the left reel 3L, the symbol of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R is compared with the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area match the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table (S124). When it is determined that the three symbol codes match the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 acquires a winning action flag and storage area addition data (S125). The winning operation flag is data representing a display combination, and is composed of eight bit strings as in the case of the symbol combination table data. The storage area addition data is data used to specify one of the display combination storage areas when there are a plurality of display combination storage areas.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area addition data (S126). For example, when the storage area addition data is “0”, the address of the display combination storage area A is set. Subsequently, the main CPU 51 stores the logical sum of the acquired winning action flag and the designated display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (S127). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the payout number, and adds the acquired payout number to the payout number counter (S128).

  After the process of S128, when it is determined in the process of S124 that the three symbol codes do not match the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 uses the end code as the data corresponding to the set address. It is determined whether or not there is (set). If the main CPU 51 determines that it is not an end code, that is, it has not searched for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S123.

  When determining that the data corresponding to the address set in S129 is an end code, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S130). In this processing, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 53 is transferred in advance to a register, and it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value transferred to this register has become 0. Therefore, in the process of S130, the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 53 is not subtracted.

  When determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed in the process of S130, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 51 updates the address of the symbol storage area (S131). In this process, when a plurality of winning determination lines are set, the address of the symbol storage area is updated to an address designating another winning determination line. When the process of S131 is completed, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S122.

[Indicator determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S141). When the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination processing and moves the processing to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of S141, the main CPU 51 determines whether the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is present (S142). When determining that it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state by the processing of S142, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table and sets the RT gaming state flag based on the gaming state and the display combination (S143). . This process is a process executed when the RT transition is performed with the gaming state and the display combination as a trigger, and is not executed in the present embodiment. When the process of S143 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 turns off the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) gaming state flag (S161). Next, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state is in effect (S162). When determining that it is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (S163). When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end process (S164). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the BB gaming state flag. Further, the RB gaming state flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared. Note that when the bonus end number counter is “0”, it means that 345 medals have been paid out during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S165). The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended. When the process of S165 ends, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is not “0” by the process of S163, or when it is determined that the BB gaming state is not in the state of S161, the main CPU 51 determines the RB (RB1, RB2, RB3) gaming state flag. It is determined whether or not is on (S166). When determining that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined in the process of S166 that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 decrements the possible game number counter by 1 (S167). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a small combination (bell, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry) (S168). When it is determined that the display combination is a small combination, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (S169).

  After the process of S169 or when it is determined in the process of S168 that the display combination is not a small combination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is “0” (S170). ). When the main CPU 51 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined in the process of S170 that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 performs an RB end process (S171). Specifically, the main CPU 51 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag and clearing the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When the main CPU 51 performs the RB end process, it ends the bonus end check process and returns the process to the main flow.

[RT game number counter update processing]
Next, RT game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (S181). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S182).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (S183). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update processing and shifts the processing to the main flow. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 turns off the current RT game state flag (S184). Note that any RT gaming state flag may be turned on after the processing of S184. At this time, the RT gaming state flag to be set is preferably determined in advance according to the RT gaming state flag before the transition (turned off in the process of S184) without being determined by lottery or the like. When the process of S184 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a bonus (BB1, BB2, RB1 to RB3, SB1 to SB3) (S201). When determining that the display combination is a bonus, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs bonus operation processing according to the display combination (S202). In this process, the BB gaming status flag, the RB gaming status flag, or the SB gaming status flag is turned on. When the BB gaming state flag is turned on, “345” is set in the bonus end number counter. Further, when the RB gaming state flag is turned on, “8” is set in the possible gaming number counter and the possible winning number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S203). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 sets an RT gaming state flag corresponding to the type of bonus, and clears the RT game number counter (S204). This process is a process executed when the RT state is shifted in response to the display of the bonus, and is not executed in the present embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S205). The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. When the process of S205 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When determining that the display combination is not a bonus in the processing of S201, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (replay A, replay B, or special replay) (S206). When it is determined that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When determining that the display combination is replay in the process of S206, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S207). When the process of S207 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S221). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S222). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S223). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled so that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and then the reels are rotated at a constant speed. Is done. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols. Then, after the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the middle stage of the display window), the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. The driving of the stepping motor is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S224). In this processing, drive control of the 7-segment display 6 is performed to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU restores the register (S225). When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
Next, an effect data management table stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG. The production data management table defines production numbers and production data for designating animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to production executed in response to each opportunity.
The production number is a number determined by lottery based on the internal winning combination or the like by the sub CPU 81 extracting a random number for production.

  Each opportunity includes an operation of the start lever 16 (displayed as “lever”), a first stop operation (displayed as “first stop”), and a second stop operation (displayed as “second stop”). . Each opportunity in the present embodiment includes a third stop operation (displayed as “third stop”), a medal insertion operation, or an operation of the bet button 12 (displayed as “bet”).

  Each effect data A to J designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect for 2 seconds. The animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified by each of the effect data A to J are different in video content, melody, and light emission pattern.

For example, the production data corresponding to the operation of the start lever when “1” is determined as the production number is “A”. Therefore, from the operation of the lever to the first stop operation, the rendering is performed using the animation data, sound data, and ramp data specified by the rendering data “A”. Similarly, the effect data corresponding to the first stop operation when “1” is determined as the effect number is “B”. Therefore, from the first stop operation to the second stop operation, the animation data, sound data, and ramp data specified by the production data “B” (the data specified by the production data “A” are The production is performed by data having different contents, melody and light emission pattern.
In FIG. 41, “1” and “2” are illustrated as the production numbers, but the number of production numbers to be set can be changed as appropriate. Further, although “A” to “J” are illustrated as effect data, the number of effect data to be set can be changed as appropriate.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). When determining that the command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S501.

  on the other hand. When determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). A message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. When the process of S504 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S501.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S512). When determining that there is no message, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S511.

  On the other hand, when determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, and the game state flag specified by the parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (S514). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is stored.

  After the process of S514, the sub CPU 81 stores the sound data in the sound execution area 838 (S515). That is, the sound data is registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the animation data in the animation execution area 837 (S516). That is, the animation data is registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the lamp data in the lamp execution area 839 (S517). That is, the lamp data is registered. Sound data registration, animation data registration, and lamp data registration are performed based on the production data stored in the production content determination process. Since the contents of the process of sound data registration, animation data registration and ramp data registration are the same, only the sound data registration will be described in detail later, and the animation data registration and lamp data registration will be described later. Description is omitted.

  When the process of S517 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S511. When sound data, animation data, and lamp data are recorded in each execution area, the sub CPU 81 executes effects based on the recorded sound data, animation data, and lamp data.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S521). When it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random number value and determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination or the like (S522).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table and stores the effect data of each opportunity in the effect data storage area 831 based on the determined effect number (S523). For example, when “1” is determined as the effect number, “A” is stored as effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16, “B” is stored as effect data corresponding to the first stop operation, 2 “C” is stored as effect data corresponding to the stop operation. In addition, “D” is stored as effect data corresponding to the third stop operation, and “E” is stored as effect data corresponding to the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 operation.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data storage area 831 and stores effect data corresponding to the start lever operation in each of the animation buffer 833, the sound buffer 834, and the lamp buffer 835 (S524). When the process of S524 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  When it is determined in the process of S521 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

[Sound data registration process]
Next, sound data registration processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S531).
When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data designated by the effect data (S532). If it is determined that the data is being output, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been output, it is determined whether a command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S533). In the present embodiment, a start command transmitted by operating the start lever 16, a stop command related to the first stop operation, a stop command related to the second stop operation, a stop command related to the third stop operation, and a medal insertion operation Alternatively, commands are received in the order of bet commands transmitted by operating the bet button 12. In order to determine whether or not a command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, for example, a sub RAM 83 is provided with a flag storage area for storing a flag corresponding to each command and standing when received, and this flag storage area It may be done by referring to.

When determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).
On the other hand, when determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table to specify effect data corresponding to the received command (S534).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S535). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

  When it is determined in S531 that the start command is received, and after the processing of S535, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S536). That is, the sound data is registered.

  When the process of S536 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

The configuration and operation of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment have been described above with reference to FIGS.
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the effect | action of the pachislot 1 in 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 46, the white arrows indicate the start lever 16 operation, the first to third stop operations, and the timing of the medal insertion or bet button 12 operation, that is, the sub CPU 81 receives the start command and the first to third stop operations. The time when the stop command and the bet command are received is shown. Moreover, the arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between the operations.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, when the sub control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4) receives the start command from the main CPU 51, the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 5) performs the effect number by the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44). To decide. Then, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data for each opportunity corresponding to the determined effect number in the effect data storage area 831. For example, when the determined effect number is “1”, the sub CPU 81 stores “A” in the effect data storage area 831 as effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16. Similarly, “B” is stored as effect data corresponding to the first stop operation, “C” is stored as effect data corresponding to the second stop operation, and “D” is stored as effect data corresponding to the third stop operation. “E” is stored as effect data corresponding to the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 operation. Further, the sub CPU 81 stores “A” of effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16 in each buffer area 833, 834, and 835.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “A” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 45), and the speakers 21L and 21R. (Output is instructed to the speakers 21L and 21R). That is, the sound data specified by the production data “A” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R. Similarly, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data and lamp data specified by “A” in the effect data, and performs effects by the liquid crystal display device 10 and the lamp 20.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 stores “B” of effect data in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the production data “B” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the production data “B” is output from the speakers 21L and 21R one second after the output of the sound data designated by the production data “A”. Similarly, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data and lamp data specified by “B” of the effect data, and performs the effect by the liquid crystal display device 10 and the lamp 20.

  When the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data “C” in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “C” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the production data “C” is output from the speakers 21L and 21R two seconds after the output of the sound data designated by the production data “B” is completed.

  When the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores “D” of the effect data in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “D” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by “D” of the effect data is output from the beakers 21L and 21R four seconds after the output of the sound data specified by “C” of the effect data is completed.

  Further, when a medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 is operated 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores “E” in the effect data in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “E” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the production data “E” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R two seconds after the output of the sound data designated by the production data “D” is completed.

  In this way, the player starts when the sound data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the operation of inserting the medals or the operation of the bet button 12 is output from the speakers 21L, 21R. It can be changed according to the timing of the operation of the lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the operation of inserting medals or the operation of the bet button 12. Therefore, music for performance (hereinafter referred to as performance music) that is output when the operation of the start lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the operation of inserting medals or the operation of the bet button 12 is performed. May vary depending on the time of operation by the player. For this reason, compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during a game, the output effect music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In this embodiment, even when the interval between successive operations is less than 2 seconds, the sound data corresponding to the next operation is output after the sound data corresponding to the previous operation is output for 2 seconds. Is done. For example, if there is a first stop operation after 1.6 seconds from the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 designates the sound data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16 (designated by “A” in the effect data as described above). Sound data) is output for 2 seconds, and then sound data corresponding to the first stop operation is output.

2. Second Embodiment Next, a pachislo 100 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.
The pachislot machine 100 according to the present embodiment differs from the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment in the contents of the sound data registration process, animation data registration process, and sound data registration process to be executed. Also, the sound data registration process in the present embodiment,
The contents of the animation data registration process and the lamp data registration process are the same. Therefore, only the sound data registration process executed by the pachislot 100 among these registration processes will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in the pachislot 1 in 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

[Sound data registration process]
First, the sound data registration process of the pachislot 100 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 47, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S601).

  When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data designated by the effect data (S602). If it is determined that the data is being output, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been output, it is determined whether a command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S603). As in the first embodiment, the present embodiment also includes a start command transmitted by operating the start lever 16, a stop command related to the first stop operation, a stop command related to the second stop operation, and a third stop operation. The commands are received in the order of the stop command, the bet command sent by the medal insertion operation, or the bet button 12 operation.

  When determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table to identify effect data corresponding to the received command (S604), and moves the process to S606.

  On the other hand, when determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger is not received, the sub CPU 81 specifies the effect data corresponding to the received command with reference to the effect data management table based on the command received last time. (S605), the process proceeds to S606.

  In S606, the sub CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S606). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

  When it is determined in S601 that the start command is received, and after the processing in S606, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S607). That is, the sound data is registered.

  When the process of S607 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the effect | action of the pachislot 100 in 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 48, the white arrow indicates the timing of the operation of the start lever 16, the first to third stop operations, the medal insertion operation, or the operation of the bet button 12, that is, the sub CPU 81 receives the start command, the first to third The time when the stop command and the bet command related to the stop operation are received is shown. Moreover, the arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between the operations.

  When the effect number determined by the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44) is “1”, the sub CPU 81 of the pachi-slot 100 has the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). The sound data designated by “A” is recorded in the sound execution area 838 and output from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the production data “A” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  After the sound data designated by the production data “A” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 causes the sound buffer 834 to store the production data “A” again in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). The sound data designated by the production data “A” is stored again in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48, sound data designated by the production data “A” is continuously output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  When the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the start lever 16 is operated, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data designated by “A” of the second effect data, and then outputs “B” of the effect data in each buffer area. Is memorized. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “B” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. Thus, after the second output of the sound data designated by the production data “A”, the sound data designated by the production data “B” is outputted from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  After the sound data designated by the production data “B” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 causes the sound buffer 834 to store the production data “B” again in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). The sound data designated by the production data “B” is stored again in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48, sound data designated by the production data “B” is continuously output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  When the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data designated by “B” of the second effect data, and then outputs “C” of the effect data in each buffer area. Remember. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the production data “C” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. Thus, after the second output of the sound data designated by the production data “B”, the sound data designated by the production data “C” is outputted from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48, when the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the third time after the sound data designated by the production data “C” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R. The sound data designated by the production data “D” is output.

  Further, when a medal insertion operation or a bet button 12 operation is performed 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the second output of the sound data designated by the production data “D” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R. Sound data designated by the production data “E” is output.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 100 of the present embodiment, as with the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the start lever 16 is operated, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated, the medal is inserted, or the bet button 12 is operated. The time when the sound data corresponding to is output from the speakers 21L and 21R can be changed according to the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, the production music can be varied depending on the timing of each operation by the player. For this reason, compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during a game, the output effect music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  Also, if the interval between operations is longer than the length of the sound data corresponding to each operation, the sound data corresponding to the previous operation is repeatedly output until the next operation is performed. Is uninterrupted. For this reason, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

3. Third Embodiment Next, a pachislo 200 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51.
The pachi-slot 200 according to the present embodiment performs sound data registration processing, animation data registration processing, and sound data registration processing to be executed with respect to the pachi-slot 1 in the first embodiment and the pachi-slot 100 in the second embodiment. The contents are different. The contents of the sound data registration process, animation data registration process, and lamp data registration process in this embodiment are the same. Therefore, only the sound data registration process executed by the pachislot 200 among these registration processes will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure which is common in the pachislot 1 in 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  The sub ROM 82 (see FIG. 5) of the pachislot 200 stores “XA” of the operation waiting effect data in addition to the effect data A to J. “XA” of the operation waiting effect data designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect for 2 seconds. The animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified by each of the production data A to J and XA are different in video content, melody, and light emission pattern.

[Sound data registration process]
Next, the sound data registration process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 49, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S701).

  When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data designated by the effect data (S702). If it is determined that the data is being output, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been output, it is determined whether a command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S703). As in the first embodiment, the present embodiment also includes a start command transmitted by operating the start lever 16, a stop command related to the first stop operation, a stop command related to the second stop operation, and a third stop operation. The commands are received in the order of the stop command, the bet command sent by the medal insertion operation, or the bet button 12 operation.

  When determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table to specify effect data corresponding to the received command (S704), and moves the process to S706.

  On the other hand, when determining that the command corresponding to the next trigger is not received, the sub CPU 81 specifies “XA” of the operation waiting effect data as the effect data (S705), and moves the process to S706.

  In S706, the CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S706). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

  When it is determined in S701 that the start command is received, and after the processing in S706, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S707). That is, the sound data is registered.

  When the process of S707 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the effect | action of the pachislot 200 in 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 50, white arrows indicate the timing of the start lever 16 operation, the first to third stop operations, the medal insertion operation, or the bet button 12 operation, that is, the sub CPU 81 receives the start command, the first to third commands. The time when the stop command and the bet command related to the stop operation are received is shown. Moreover, the arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between the operations.

  When the effect number determined by the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44) is “1”, the sub CPU 81 of the pachi-slot 200 has the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data designated by “A” is recorded in the sound execution area 838 and output from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the production data “A” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  After the sound data designated by the effect data “A” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores “XA” of the operation waiting effect data in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  When the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the start lever 16 is operated, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” and then outputs the effect data “B” in each buffer area. Remember. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the effect data “B” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. Thus, after the sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sound data specified by the effect data “B” is output.

  After the sound data designated by the effect data “B” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores “XA” of the operation waiting effect data in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  When the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 outputs “C” of the effect data to each buffer area after outputting the sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA”. Remember me. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by the production data “C” stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. As a result, after the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sound data specified by the effect data “C” is output.

  After the sound data specified by the production data “C” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores “XA” of the operation waiting production data in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 50, when the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the second time of the sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is sent from the speakers 21L and 21R. After output, the sound data designated by “D” of the effect data is output.

  When a medal insertion operation or a bet button 12 is operated 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the sound data designated by the production data “D” and the operation waiting production data “ After the sound data specified by “XA” is output, the sound data specified by “E” of the effect data is output.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 200 of the present embodiment, as with the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the start lever 16 is operated, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated, the medal is inserted, or the bet button 12 is operated. The time when the sound data corresponding to is output from the speakers 21L and 21R can be changed according to the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, the production music can be varied depending on the timing of each operation by the player. For this reason, compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during a game, the output effect music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  When the interval between operations is longer than the length of sound data corresponding to each operation, the sound data designated by “XA” of the operation waiting effect data is repeatedly output until the next operation is performed. So the production music will not be interrupted. For this reason, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In addition to the operation waiting effect data “XA”, a plurality of operation waiting effect data may be stored in the sub ROM 82. For example, “XA”, “XB”, “XC”, “XD” of operation waiting effect data may be stored in the sub ROM 82. Further, the operation waiting effect data “XA” is associated with the effect data “A”, the operation waiting effect data “XB” is the effect data “B”, and the operation waiting effect data “XC” is the effect data. In “C”, “XD” of the operation waiting effect data may be stored in association with “D” of the effect data. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51, after the sound data designated by the effect data A to D is output between the operations, the operation waiting effect data “XA”, “XB”, Sound data specified by “XC” and “XD” is output.

  For this reason, the produced production music is further diversified, and the entertainment of the game can be further enhanced.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment explained here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  For example, in the first to third embodiments, the sub CPU 82 performs the buffer area 833 in each of the animation data registration process, the lamp data registration process, and the sound data registration process (see FIGS. 45, 47, and 49). The aspect which overwrites the production | generation data of 834,835 (deleting already produced production | generation data and memorize | stores production data newly) was demonstrated. However, in the effect registration task (see FIG. 43), a subroutine for overwriting the effect data in each buffer area 833, 834, 835 is provided, and the effect data in each buffer area 833, 834, 835 is overwritten at once Good.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine that does not include the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

1,100,200 ... pachislot (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R ... reels 4R, 4C, 4R ... display window 11 ... medal slot 12 ... bet button 12S ... bet switch 16 ... start lever 16S ... start switch 17L, 17C, 17R ... stop button 17S ... stop switch 21L, 21R ... Speaker 41 ... Main control circuit 42 ... Sub control circuit 51 ... Main CPU
52 ... Main ROM
61L, 61C, 61R ... Stepping motor 81 ... Sub CPU
82 ... Sub ROM

Claims (3)

A speaker that outputs music for the production of the game,
Music information storage means for storing a plurality of performance music information and music information waiting for operation;
Production content determining means for determining production content including a plurality of stages;
Operation means operated by a player;
Operation detecting means for detecting that the operating means is operated by a player;
Music information selection means for selecting the production music information corresponding to each stage of the production content from the production music information stored by the music information storage means according to the production content determined by the production content determination means;
Output instruction means for instructing a speaker to output production music information over a predetermined period corresponding to one stage of the production contents in response to an operation being detected by the operation detection means. If the operation of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means before the output of the production music information corresponding to one stage of the production contents is completed, the means is in one stage of the production contents. After the output of the corresponding production music information has been performed for the predetermined period, the output of the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the one stage is instructed to the speaker,
The output of the operation-waiting music information is specified after the output of the production music information corresponding to one stage of the production content until the operation detecting unit detects the operation of the operation unit. When the operation is not detected by the operation detection unit even after the specific period has elapsed and the operation detection unit is not detected after the specific period has elapsed, the speaker is repeatedly instructed to output the operation-waiting music information,
When the operation detection unit detects an operation of the operation unit while the operation-waiting music information is being output, the speaker is instructed to output the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the one stage. ,
The output of the production music information corresponding to one stage among the production contents, the output of the music information waiting for operation, and the output of the production music information corresponding to the next stage of the one stage are spaced apart from each other. A gaming machine characterized by being executed without any problems. The music information storage means stores a plurality of operation waiting music information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each operation-waiting music information of the plurality of operation-waiting music information is associated with any one of the different contents of the performance. The gaming machine is
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on the plurality of internal winning combination determination information in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game,
The operation means is a plurality of operation means operated by a player in a predetermined operation order,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein each stage of the effect content is associated with an operation of one of the plurality of different operation means.

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