JP4414903B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine and other game machines provided with a fluctuation display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the fluctuation display.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means controls the drive of the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner. Each reel is automatically displayed after a certain time or by a player's stop operation. The rotation is stopped sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without finishing paying out a single medal. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit for the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, in order to establish a winning combination in which predetermined symbol combinations are arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out, A symbol indicating that a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) has been won by an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) and that the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) has been established. The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

  As an example of such a gaming machine, when “internal winning” is given to any of a plurality of types of specific winning combinations with the same number of payouts, it is notified to which specific winning combination “internal winning” A gaming machine having a function of generating a period (hereinafter referred to as “additional period”) in which the number of medals possessed by a player is not reduced or increased on condition that the player can Is provided.

  However, the above gaming machine is not interesting for the player because the player cannot participate in the generation of the additional period.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine in which a player can be involved in whether or not a situation advantageous to the player is generated as in an additional period.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a variable display means (for example, a reel) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination, and a variable display for a variable display means. A plurality of operation means capable of stopping the operation, and when the operation means is operated, a predetermined number of symbols after the operation means is operated based on a determination result of the internal winning combination determination means Within the range of the movement amount corresponding to, a stop control means for stopping the change display operation of the change display means, and a symbol combination arranged along a predetermined line based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means combination determining means for, only if the operation order of the operating means is a constant predetermined order, and status determining means for determining whether or not to generate a favorable situation for the player, Stop order determining means for determining a stop operation order for allowing the symbol combinations determined by the combination determining means to be arranged along a predetermined line, and the stop order determining means Notification means for informing the determination result, and the predetermined symbol is arranged with a symbol different from the predetermined symbol in a range of movement corresponding to the number of symbols predetermined in the variation display means. The advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means determines the internal winning combination when the operation order is the predetermined order. Regardless of the result of the determination of the means, the variable display operation of the variable display means is stopped and controlled so that the winning is not realized, and when the operation order is not the predetermined order, Based on the determination result of the stop order determination means, characterized in that the stop control of variable display operation of said variable display means.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the situation determination means determines whether or not to generate a situation advantageous to the player only when the operation order of the operation means is a predetermined order. Specifically, for example, in a general gaming state, when a later-described stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated as an operation means in a predetermined order (for example, “right middle left”), it is advantageous for the player. For example, it is determined whether or not to generate an “auxiliary period” described later. This determination is performed by a sub CPU 74 described later. The sub CPU 74 draws and determines whether or not to generate an auxiliary period when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in the “right middle left” operation order. Thus, the player makes an effort to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the “right middle left” operation order in order to generate an auxiliary period. In other words, the player is involved in the generation of the auxiliary period, and the fun of the game is increased.

  Further, the stop order determining means determines the stop operation order of the operating means, and the stop operation order that permits the symbol combination of the internal winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, and the notifying means determines the stop order. The determination result of the means is notified. In this case, the advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means controls to stop the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the stop order determination means. .

According to a specific aspect of the present invention, the variable display means displays the variable display so that the winning combination is not realized regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means when the operation order is a predetermined order. The variable display operation of the means is stopped. Therefore, if the operation means is operated in a predetermined order, the winning is not realized, so the player is encouraged to operate the operation means in a predetermined order.

  [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals or tokens. Then, it demonstrates as what uses a medal.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later. Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display unit 19 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “first BET number”). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. The 1-BET lamp 9a is lit when the first BET number is “1” and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the first BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the first BET number is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored medals.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals when a winning is established. A bonus game information display unit 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display unit 2a. A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, images and the like shown in FIGS.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

  Between the credit display unit 19 and the 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12, a cross button 26, a circle button 27, and a x button 28 constituting a selection unit are provided. These operation buttons are used for selection in a double-up effect (FIG. 12) and a bet chance effect (FIG. 13), which will be described later.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably. Here, since the game starts when the start lever 6 is operated, the operation of the start lever 6 is hereinafter referred to as “start operation”.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and a payout table panel 23 is provided between the two speakers 21L and 21R for displaying a combination of winning symbols, a payout number of medals, and the like. ing. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes.

  Here, in this embodiment, the stop operation performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, the next stop operation is “second stop operation”, and the stop operation is performed after this. Is referred to as “third stop operation”. Further, operating the left stop button 7L as the “first stop operation” is referred to as “forward pressing”. Operating the center stop button 7C as the “first stop operation” is referred to as “middle press”. Operating the right stop button 7R as “first stop operation” is referred to as “reverse pressing”.

  In addition, since the slot machine 1 of the embodiment is provided with three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, there are six kinds of operation sequences. Therefore, the order of these operations is distinguished as follows. The left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the center stop button 7C as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R as “right”. When the stop order is indicated, the abbreviations of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are arranged from the left in the order in which the stop operation is performed. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the “first stop operation”, the center stop button 7C is operated as the “second stop operation”, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the “third stop operation”, the stop order is changed to “ Left middle right ". There are six types of stop orders in the embodiment: “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”. Here, in the embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, no winning is established regardless of the internal winning combination. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left”, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate an auxiliary period is performed by a process after ST93 of an auxiliary period generating process (FIG. 32) described later.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 14) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "7 with ribbon (design 91)", "Bell (design 92)", "Cherry (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)" and "Blank (design 95) ) "Is shown. In the embodiment, since BB and RB are not provided as the winning combination, the symbols constituting the symbol combination indicating the establishment of the winning are not arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. “Blank (symbol 95)” does not constitute a symbol combination indicating that a winning has been established. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows the winning combinations and the number of payouts corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB”) is established by arranging “7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon” along the active line in the general gaming state. Then, 15 medals are paid out, and the game state of the next game becomes the “SB game state” in which it is easy to win an internal winning combination.

  In the general gaming state, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, and the winning of “Bell Minor” is established. When the combination of symbols arranged along the active line is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a replay winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the game without consuming the medals. When “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, the winning of “cherry small role” is established.

  When the combination of symbols arranged along the active line in the SB gaming state is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, a winning of “act” is established. The SB gaming state occurs only in the game next to the game in which the SB winning is established, and when the game ends, the gaming state becomes the general gaming state.

  Here, when “Bell's small role” or “SB” is elected internally, “Bell-Bell-Bell” or “7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon” are lined up along the active line and a prize is established. Whether the timing of the first stop operation is included in a period A or a period B (described later in FIG. 7), a table number (described later in FIG. 8), and a player's stop button. It is determined by the stop order of 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Specifically, when the first stop operation is performed in the period A and the stop operation is performed in one stop order corresponding to the table number among the “five types” stop orders excluding “right middle left” Only "Bell-Bell-Bell" or "7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon" are lined up along the active line, and the small part of Bell or SB winning is established. If the first stop operation is performed in the period A, but the stop operation is performed in an order that does not correspond to the table number, or if the first stop operation is performed in the period B, either of the bell small role or SB Winning is not established.

  In the “general gaming state”, there is a period during which information necessary for realizing the winning of a prize is provided when a small win or SB is won internally. The information includes information indicating whether or not the current period is A or B (information indicating whether or not the first stop operation is to be performed) and “stop order”. For this reason, the player can surely realize the winning when the small win or SB is won internally during this period. Hereinafter, “a period in which this notification is performed is referred to as an auxiliary period”. Further, a period other than the “auxiliary period” is hereinafter referred to as a “normal period”.

  The condition for generating the auxiliary period is any one of the god medals (hereinafter abbreviated as “GM”) lottery processing (ST95 in FIG. 32 to be described later) performed when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of “right middle left”. This is to win the GM role (FIG. 5 described later). The end condition of the assistance period is basically that a predetermined number of medals are given to the player for each GM combination. Further, the end condition of the auxiliary period is changed in accordance with a player's operation or the like in a “double up effect” (FIG. 12) and a “bet chance effect” (FIG. 13) which will be described later. Specifically, it changes in accordance with the determination result in ST167 of FIG. 37 described later or ST189 of FIG. As described above, if a stop operation is performed in the “right middle left” stop order in which GM lottery processing will be performed, even if an internal winning is made for any of the roles, the winning is not established. It becomes.

  FIG. 4 shows a probability lottery table used when the first BET number is “3” and an internal winning combination is determined in each gaming state (ST14 in FIG. 26 described later).

  In the probability lottery table, a range of random values for internal winning is shown for each combination. In the gaming state corresponding to the column in which the range of the random number value is not shown for each combination, it indicates that the combination is not won internally. For example, in the general gaming state, the winning combination is not won internally. In the general gaming state, the bell small role is “1 / 1.2”, the SB is “1 / 27.3”, the replay is “1 / 7.3”, and the cherry small role is “1/16384”. It has become. In the SB gaming state, the winning combination is internally won with a probability of “1 / 1.1”. In addition, the probability that the internal winning combination is “none”, that is, “out” is “1 / 2730.7” in the general gaming state and “1 / 10.0” in the SB gaming state.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol combination indicating winning of each GM combination and the number of medals awarded in the auxiliary period.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a symbol combination corresponding to each GM combination and a medal to be given are determined in advance. The illustrated symbol combination informs the player which GM combination has been won, and is displayed on the display screen 5a as shown in FIG. The number of medals awarded is generally called “net increase”, and is obtained by subtracting the total number of medals that the player has spent in the game from the total number of medals paid out to the player. An assist period is generated by winning one of the GM combinations, and the assist period continues until the number of medals corresponding to the selected GM combination is awarded to the player. For example, when “GM50000” is won, the auxiliary period continues until the net increase is “50000”.

  FIG. 6 shows a GM lottery table.

  In the GM lottery table, a range of random values to be won for each GM combination is shown. This GM lottery table is used in the process of ST95 in FIG. The probabilities of winning from “GM50000” to “GM100” are “1/524288”, “1/104857”, “1/5742”, “1/14979”, “1/11650”, “1/10485”, respectively. It is like “1/413”, “1/699”.

  FIG. 7 shows whether the time counted from the start operation is included in period A or period B. This time measurement starts with the processing of ST82 in FIG. As will be described later, the process of ST82 in FIG. 31 starts when the period switching process start flag is set (ST47 in FIG. 28) (the determination in ST81 in FIG. 31 is “YES”). The process in FIG. 28 (the process in ST16 in FIG. 26) starts when a start operation is performed (the determination in ST7 in FIG. 25 is “YES”). However, when the determination in ST9 is “YES” (generally referred to as “when a wait is applied”), the time measurement is started after the start operation.

  In the period mode 1, the first 3 seconds after the start of time measurement is the period A. Thereafter, the period A and the period B are switched every 3 seconds. On the other hand, in the period mode 2, after the start of timing, the first 3 seconds become the period B, and the period A and the period B are switched every 3 seconds thereafter. Here, as will be described later, when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the internal winning combination is the small role of the bell, the stop control table (FIGS. 18 to 20) of the A group is the reel 3L, Used for 3C and 3R stop control. In addition, when the first stop operation is performed during the period A of the game in which the internal winning combination is SB, the stop control table for the A group (FIGS. 21 to 23) is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the stop control table for the B group (FIG. 24) is used. Until the first stop operation is performed, in the period A, for example, an image shown in FIG. 11 (2) described later is displayed, and in the period B, an image shown in FIG. 11 (1) described later is displayed.

  When the stop control table of the A group is used, the formation of a winning combination of a bell or SB is permitted. In other words, when the stop order is in accordance with the table number, it is possible to realize the winning of a small bell or SB winning. On the other hand, when the stop control table of the B group is used, the establishment of a winning combination of the bell or the winning combination of the SB is not permitted. That is, when the stop control table of the B group is used, the bell small role or the winning combination of the SB is not realized.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the relationship between the period at the time of the first stop operation, the table number, the stop order, and the success or failure of winning the bell small part or SB in the general gaming state will be described.

  There are five types of table numbers “1” to “5”. As shown in ST16 of FIG. 26, which will be described later, when an internal winning combination is given to a bell small role or SB, one of “1” to “5” is selected as a table number. For each table number, "Bell-Bell-Bell" or "7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon" are arranged along the active line, and a "stop order" that can achieve winning is determined in advance. . When the first stop operation is performed in the period A, there is a possibility that the small winning part of the bell or the winning of the SB is realized. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the bell small role or the winning combination of the SB is not realized.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the table number is “1”, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operation is performed with “left middle right” as the stop order. Winning is established. On the other hand, if the first stop operation is performed in the period B, or the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than “left middle right”, the bell small part or the SB winning is not established.

  Similarly, when the table number is “2”, “3”, “4”, or “5”, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “ By performing a stop operation at “Middle Right Left” or “Right Left Middle”, the winning combination of the small bell or SB is realized. If the stop operation is performed in the order of “right, middle and left”, the winning of either the small part of the bell or the SB is made regardless of the table number and the period when the first stop operation is performed. It is not established.

  Next, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the normal period will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. This image is displayed by the process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after the start operation is performed, an image for notifying that the right stop button 7R should be operated is displayed. In the center of the image, “Press the buttons in order from the right!” Is displayed. In addition, numeric symbol display areas 101L, 101C, and 101R are provided above the image. In these areas, numerical symbols are variably displayed. When the types of numerical symbols stopped and displayed in each area are equal (FIG. 9 (4) described later), it is notified that there is a possibility that one of the GM roles has been won.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (2), after the first stop operation is performed, an image for notifying that the center stop button 7C should be operated is displayed. In the center of the image, “Press the middle button!” Is displayed. In the numeric symbol display area 101R on the right, the numeric symbol “7” is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (3), after the second stop operation is performed, an image for notifying that the left stop button 7L should be operated is displayed. In the center of the image, “Press the left button!” Is displayed. In the central and right numerical symbol display areas 101C and 101R, the numerical symbol “7” is stopped and displayed.

  By displaying the images shown in FIGS. 9 (1) to 9 (3), the player advances the game by performing a stop operation in the order of “right middle left”. By following this display, it becomes possible to win any GM combination.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (4) and (5), after the third stop operation is performed, the numerical symbols are stopped and displayed in the left numerical symbol display area 101L. In FIG. 9 (4), “CHANCE!” Is displayed in the center, and the numerical symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in each numerical symbol display area 101L, 101C, 101R, and there is a possibility that one of the GM roles has been won. We are informing you. As shown in FIG. 9 (4), when three numerical symbols of the same type are stopped and displayed, images as shown in FIGS. 10 (1) to (4) described later are displayed. In FIG. 9 (5), different numerical symbols are stopped and displayed in the respective numerical symbol display areas 101L, 101C, 101R to notify that the GM combination is unfairly selected. Even when the stop operation is performed in the order of “right middle left” (when the GM lottery is not performed), the numerical symbol variable display is performed in the numerical symbol display areas 101L, 101C, 101R. The same kind of numerical designs are not stopped and displayed on the design.

  FIG. 10A shows an image for informing whether or not the GM combination has been won. In this image, symbols composing the symbol combinations “GM50000” and “GM5000” (FIG. 5) are arranged in an oblique direction. In the center of the image, symbols constituting the symbol combination of each GM combination are variably displayed. With this image, the player expects to win “GM50000” or “GM5000”.

  FIGS. 10 (2) and 10 (3) show images notifying that “GM50000” has been won. In FIG. 10B, a symbol combination of “GM50000” is displayed. In FIG. 10 (3), the number of medals “50000” that can be acquired in the auxiliary period based on the winning of “GM50000” is displayed.

  FIG. 10 (4) shows an image for informing that the GM combination is unjustified. In the center of this image, symbols constituting the symbol combination “GM1000” are stopped and displayed. The symbols constituting the symbol combination “GM50000” or “GM5000” are not displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the game in which “Bell's small role” is won internally in the “assistance period” will be described. In the “normal period”, the following images are not displayed. This image is displayed by the process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11 (1) shows an image displayed during the period B from the start operation until the first stop operation is performed. In the center of the image, “WAIT!” Is displayed. In the lower part of the center of the image, “Do not press the button until the signal appears!” Is displayed. When the first stop operation is not performed according to this image, the first stop operation is not performed in the period B, so that it is possible to realize the winning of the “bell small part”.

  FIG. 11 (2) shows an image displayed during the period A from the start operation until the first stop operation is performed. In the symbol display area 107L on the left side of the image, a bell 92 is displayed, indicating that “Bell's small role” has been won internally. A message display area 108L is provided below the symbol display area 107L. In this message display area, “LEFT!” Is displayed to notify that the left stop button 7L should be operated as the first stop operation.

  FIG. 11 (3) shows an image displayed after the first stop operation is performed. A bell 92 is displayed in the symbol display area 107R on the right side of the image, “PUSH!” Is displayed in the right message display area 108R, and the right stop button 7R should be operated as the second stop operation. Is informed.

  FIG. 11 (4) shows an image displayed after the second stop operation is performed. A bell 92 is displayed in the central symbol display area 107C of the image, “PUSH!” Is displayed in the central message display area 108C, and the central stop button 7C should be operated as a third stop operation. Is informed.

  When the stop operation is performed at the timing and stop order corresponding to the display content of the display screen 5a, after the third stop operation, “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, Winning is established. In FIG. 11, the “stop order” is notified as a mode of notifying the “stop order”, but all the “stop orders” may be notified at a time. For example, the display screen 5a can be displayed as “middle left and right” as the “stop order”.

  Here, even when SB is won internally in the auxiliary period, basically the same image as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. However, in order to notify the player that the internal winning combination is SB, “7 with ribbon” is displayed instead of “Bell 92” in the symbol display areas 107L, 107C, and 107R. Yes.

  Next, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the double-up effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the double-up effect, when the GM combination is won, the number of medals that can be acquired by the GM combination can be increased by “twice”. However, if the selection of a card, which will be described later, fails, the number of medals that can be acquired according to the winning GM combination is “0”. That is, no assistance period is generated even though the GM role is won. In addition, the double-up effect can be canceled. In this case, an auxiliary period occurs, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning GM combination is paid out. The image shown in FIG. 12 is displayed by the process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 (1) shows an image for card selection. On the left side of the image, a pseudo BET button 13D, a pseudo ○ button 27D, and a pseudo x button 28D that represent the BET buttons 11 to 13, the ○ button 27, and the x button 28 are displayed. Then, by operating the BET buttons 11 to 13, the ○ button 27, and the X button 28, the double-up effect can be canceled, the right card can be selected, and the left card can be selected. The right side of the image shows a state in which “two” cards 112 and 113 are arranged in the horizontal direction. Either one of the cards corresponds to a double-up win, and the remaining cards correspond to a double-up win. In the upper right part of the image, an acquirable number display area 111 for displaying the number of medals that can be acquired according to the winning GM combination is provided. Here, the number of medals that can be acquired by the player before the end of the assisting period when the GM combination is won internally or during the assisting period is hereinafter referred to as “acquisable number”. Note that the “acquisable number” matches the value of a GM counter described later.

  When the image shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, the double-up effect can be canceled by operating the BET buttons 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The right card 113 can be selected by operating the ○ button 27. By operating the x button 28, the left card 112 can be selected.

  FIG. 12 (2) shows an image for informing that double-up is successful. Specifically, an image to be displayed when the right card 113 is selected by operating the ○ button 27 when the right card 113 corresponds to double-up winning is shown. In the center of the image, “◯” is represented, and on the right card 113, an angel is represented as a character. In addition, in the obtainable number display area 111, “5000”, which is twice “2500”, is displayed because double-up is successful.

  FIG. 12 (3) shows an image for informing that double-up has failed. Specifically, an image to be displayed when the right card 113 is selected by operating the ○ button 27 when the left card 112 corresponds to double-up winning is shown. In the center of the image, “×” is represented, and on the right card 113, a monster is represented as a character. Also, “0” is displayed in the acquirable number display area 111 because double-up has failed.

  Here, the image shown in FIG. 12 is displayed after the image shown in FIG. 10 (3) after winning the GM role. Also, this double-up effect is not performed except when winning the GM role.

  Here, when the double-up is successful, the image shown in FIG. 12 (2) is basically displayed, and then the image shown in FIG. 12 (1) is displayed. It is possible to “double”. However, if the number of possible medals “doubled” exceeds “50000”, the double-up effect ends.

  Next, an image displayed on the display screen 5a in the betting chance effect will be described with reference to FIG. This image is displayed when an SB winning is established during the auxiliary period. In the bet chance production, it is possible to increase the number of bets by “three times” by betting any number out of the currently obtainable numbers. Here, the number betted in the betting chance effect is hereinafter referred to as “second BET number”. However, if the bet chance is unsuccessful, the bet number is “0”. In addition, the betting chance effect can be canceled. Note that the probability that the second BET number will be “triple” in the betting chance production is “1/3”.

  FIG. 13A shows an image displayed when an SB winning is established. A pseudo cross button 26D simulating the cross button 26 is displayed on the left side of the image, a pseudo ○ button 27D on the center, and a pseudo BET button 13D on the right side. Below these, functions such as a cross button 26, a circle button 27, and BET buttons 11 to 13 in the betting chance effect are displayed. A second BET number display area 121 and an acquirable number display area 111 are provided at the upper left side and upper right side of the image.

  When the image shown in FIG. 13A is displayed, the second BET number can be adjusted by operating the cross button 26. The number of second BET number display areas 121 changes according to the operation of the cross button 26. Along with this change, the number of obtainable number display areas 111 also changes. Specifically, the number obtained by subtracting the number displayed in the second BET number display area 121 is displayed in the obtainable number display area 111. By operating the ○ button 27, the second BET number is fixed and the image shown in FIG. 13 (2) is displayed. By operating the BET buttons 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, the bet chance effect is cancelled.

  FIG. 13 (2) shows a bet chance effect image. The second BET number display area 121 displays “2000” as the second BET number, and the acquirable number display area 111 displays “8000” as the acquirable number. In the center of the image, a pseudo roulette 123 representing a roulette is shown. This pseudo roulette is composed of an area indicated by “◯” indicating that the bet chance is won and an area indicated by “x” indicating that the bet chance is incorrect. Display in which light moves in order in each region is performed.

  FIG. 13 (3) shows an image for notifying that a bet chance has been won. A state in which light stops in an area indicated by “◯” is shown.

  FIG. 13 (4) shows an image for informing the acquired number. In the upper left part of the image, “2nd BET number” and “3” multiplied by the second BET number when winning a bet chance are represented as “2000 sheets × 3”. In the center of the image, “6000” is displayed as the number obtained by betting chance. In the acquirable number display area 111, a number (8000) obtained by subtracting the second BET number (2000) from the acquirable number (10000) when the betting chance effect starts, and the second BET number is multiplied by “3”. The number obtained by adding the number (6000) is displayed.

  FIG. 13 (5) shows an image for notifying that the bet chance is unsuccessful. A state in which light stops in a region indicated by “x” is shown.

  FIG. 13 (6) shows an image for informing the acquired number. In the center of this image, “0” is displayed. In the acquirable number display area 111, a number (8000) obtained by subtracting the second BET number (2000) from the acquirable number (10000) when the betting chance effect starts is displayed.

  FIG. 14 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L and 21R is shown.

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

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop button operation. A control table, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. These commands include “demo display command”, “internal winning combination command”, “period flag command”, “reel stop command”, “winning combination command” and the like. These commands will be described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 14, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17). Various display units (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and a hopper as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41 40 (including a drive unit for payout) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls various display units A drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, an insertion medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 14, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of internal winning combinations is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

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

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

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When an internal winning is made by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode indicates that the winning combination of the winning combination is established, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The block diagram of FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on control commands (commands) from the main control circuit 71 and inputs from the cross button 26, the circle button 27, and the x button 28, and from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control sound output. The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 5. It comprises an image control circuit 81 as display control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, a program ROM 75 as a storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 82. The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  Next, referring to FIG. 16, “1” is selected as the table number in the game in which “Bell's small role” is internally won, the first stop operation is performed in period A, and the order of “left middle right” The stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop operation is performed by appropriate pressing is shown. Here, “appropriate pressing” refers to a reel stop operation in which “eye pressing” is not performed.

  When all the reels shown in FIG. 16 (1) are rotated, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operations are performed in the order of “left middle right”, so that the center line as shown in FIG. "Bell-bell-bell" will be arranged along 8c. In FIG. 16B, the display of a part of the symbols displayed in the left display window 4L is omitted. Here, in the embodiment, “bell-bell-bell” is always arranged along the center line 8c by the configuration of a stop control table shown in FIG.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17, “1” is selected as the table number in the game that is internally won in “SB”, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the appropriate pressing is performed in the order of “left middle right” The stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop operation is performed is shown.

  When all the reels shown in FIG. 17 (1) are rotated, the first stop operation is performed in the period A, and the stop operations are performed in the order of “left middle right”, thereby making the center line as shown in FIG. 17 (2). "7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon-7 with ribbon" is arranged along 8c. In FIG. 17 (2), the display of a part of the symbols displayed in the left and right display windows 4L and 4R is omitted. Here, in the embodiment, due to the configuration of the stop control table shown in FIG. 21 described later, “7 with ribbon, 7 with ribbon, and 7 with ribbon” are always arranged along the cross-down line 8a.

  Here, the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which “Bell's small role” or “SB” is internally won, but the stop order does not correspond to the table number (including “right middle left”). In this case, or when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, stop control tables shown in FIGS. 19, 20, and 22 to 24 described later are used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( In ST69 or ST70 in FIG. 30 described later, no winning is established.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which the small part of the bell is internally won will be described. A set of stop control tables used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A is hereinafter referred to as “group A”.

  In the “stop control table”, “stop operation position” and “stop control position” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are shown. The “stop operation position” represents the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The “stop control position” represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. In this embodiment, the so-called “slip frame number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”. For example, when the stop button 7C is operated when the “blank (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)” of the code number “00” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the central reel 3C, the code number “ The central reel 3C can be controlled to stop so that "7" with ribbon (design 91 in FIG. 2) of 17 "is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  FIG. 18 shows a stop control table for establishment. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that “Bell-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the active line after “Bell's small role” is won internally, and is included in Group A. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST67 in FIG.

  In FIG. 18, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “16”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 18, the “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “07”, “11”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 18, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “02”, “06”, “10”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell (symbol 92)”.

  As described above, when the stop control table for establishment shown in FIG. 18 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, as shown in FIG. 16, the position of the center line 8c, that is, the display window 4L, The “bell” is stopped and displayed at the center position in 4C and 4R.

  FIG. 19 shows a stop control table for failure to establish forward / intermediate press. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that “Bell-Bell-Bell” does not line up along the active line after “Bell's small part” is won internally, and is included in Group A. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST69 of FIG. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is any one excluding the code numbers “02”, “06”, “10”, “14”, and “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, symbols corresponding to these symbols are symbols other than “bell (symbol 92)”. Accordingly, the “bell” is not stopped and displayed at the center of the right display window 4R (the position of the center line 8c).

  As described above, when the stop control table for failure to establish forward / intermediate push shown in FIG. 19 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the “bell” is placed at the center position in the display windows 4L, 4C. "Is stopped and the symbols other than" bell "are stopped and displayed at the center position in the display window 4R.

  FIG. 20 shows a stop control table for reverse push failure. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that “Bell-Bell-Bell” does not line up along the active line after “Bell's small part” is won internally, and is included in Group A. Specifically, it is used in the processing of ST70 in FIG. Here, the stop control position with respect to the stop operation position of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is the code numbers “04”, “09”, “10”, “11”, “12”, “14”, “15”, “17”, Either “18” or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, symbols corresponding to these symbols are symbols other than “bell (symbol 92)”.

  As described above, when the reverse push failure stop control table shown in FIG. 20 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a position other than “bell” is set at the center position in the left display window 4L. Are stopped and displayed, and “bell” is stopped and displayed at the center position in the display windows 4C and 4R.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed in the period A of the game in which SB is internally won will be described.

  In FIG. 21, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “16”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “7 with ribbon (symbol 91 in FIG. 2)” is arranged on one of the symbols (“bells”) corresponding to them.

  In FIG. 21, the “stop control position” of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “09”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “7 with ribbon”.

  In FIG. 21, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “08”, “12”, or “16”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “7 with ribbon” is arranged below one of the symbols corresponding to these (“blank (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)”).

  As described above, when the stop control table for establishment shown in FIG. 21 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, three “ribbons” along the cross-down line 8a as shown in FIG. Append 7 "will be stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 22 shows a stop control table for failure to establish forward / intermediate press. This table is used to stop the reels so that “SB with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon” does not line up along the effective line after “SB” is won internally. It is. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST69 of FIG. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 22, the “stop control position” of the right reel 3R does not include code numbers “00”, “04”, “08”, “12”, and “16”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, “7 with ribbon (symbol 91)” is arranged below one of the corresponding symbols. Therefore, “7 with ribbon” is not stopped and displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R.

  As described above, when the stop control table for failure to establish forward / intermediate press shown in FIG. 22 is used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “ 7 "with a ribbon is arranged along the cross-down line 8a, but" 7 with a ribbon "is not arranged below the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 23 shows a stop control table for failure to establish reverse push. This table is used to stop the reels so that “SB with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon” does not line up along the effective line after “SB” is won internally. It is. Specifically, it is used in the processing of ST70 in FIG. Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 23, the “stop control position” of the left reel 3L includes code numbers “04”, “09”, “10”, “11”, “12”, “14”, “15”, “17”, Either “18” or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, symbols other than “7 with ribbon (symbol 91)” are arranged on one of the symbols corresponding thereto.

  As described above, when the reverse push failure stop control table shown in FIG. 23 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the “7 with ribbon” is placed at the upper position in the left display window 4L. Symbols other than "" are stopped and displayed, and "7 with ribbon" is stopped and displayed at the center position in the display window 4C and the lower position of the right display window 4R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a stop control table used when the first stop operation is performed during the period B of the game in which the bell small part or SB is internally won will be described. This stop control table is used in the process of ST64 in FIG. Here, the stop control position with respect to the stop operation position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is the same as that shown in FIG. Therefore, when the stop control table shown in FIG. 24 is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, neither the small win of the bell nor the winning combination of SB is established. A set of stop control tables used when the first stop operation is performed in the period B is hereinafter referred to as “group B”.

  Here, in the embodiment, as described above, five kinds of stop orders are adopted, the stop operation is performed in any one order according to the table number, and the first stop operation is performed in the period A. Only occasionally, "Bell-Bell-Bell" or "7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon-7 with Ribbon" are aligned along the active line. For this reason, even when the first stop operation is performed in the period A, when the second stop operation is performed, “Bell-Bell-Bell” or “7 with ribbon 7-with ribbon 7-with ribbon” It may be determined whether 7 ″ is aligned along the active line. For example, “1” is adopted as the table number, and the left reel 3L is operated as the first stop operation. That is, when the first stop operation is performed, it may not always be clear whether “bell-bell-bell” or “7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon” are aligned along the active line. . Therefore, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19, 20, 22, and 23, two stop control tables for failure are included in the A group for each small bell and SB.

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (ST3). If this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST4), and the process proceeds to ST6. When the determination in ST3 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST5). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST6, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3. In the process of ST6, a medal insertion command is transmitted. This medal insertion command indicates that there has been an input from the insertion medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, and is used for the determination of ST164 in FIG. 37 and ST185 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3. In the process of ST8, a first BET number command is transmitted. The first BET number command includes information on the number of medals bet on the game, and is used for determination in ST112 of FIG. 34 described later. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (ST9). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST11, and when “NO”, the process of ST10 is performed. Move on. In the process of ST10, “game start waiting time digestion process” is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs reel rotation processing (ST11), simultaneously extracts random numbers for lottery (ST12), and sets a timer for one game monitoring (ST13). The random numbers extracted in the process of ST12 are used in the probability lottery process described below. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of ST13 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop button.

  In the process of ST14 in FIG. 26, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST12. This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table according to the gaming state, determines which role the random number value belongs to, and determines the internal winning combination (establishment flag). Subsequently, an “internal winning combination command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST15).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs table number and period mode determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (ST16). In this process, the table number used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the period mode (FIG. 7) are determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON” (ST17). Specifically, it is determined whether any stop button has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST19, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST18. In the process of ST18, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST19, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17. Move. In the process of ST19, the period switching process start flag is cleared. Here, clearing the flag means storing information indicating “0” in a predetermined storage area. Setting the flag means storing information indicating “1” in a predetermined storage area. This period switching process start flag is set in the process of ST47 in FIG. 28 described later and is used in the process of ST81 in FIG. 31 described later. Subsequently, a stop control table determination process described with reference to FIG. 29 described later is performed (ST20), and the process proceeds to ST21.

  In the process of ST21, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (ST22). Here, “the number of sliding symbols” is an example of an index reflecting the skill of the player's game operation, and indicates the number of symbols moved after the stop button is operated until the reel stops. In addition, the “slip frame number” is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined winning line when the stop button was operated, and the code number of the symbol that stopped on the winning line when the reel actually stopped It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the number. This “sliding frame number” may be referred to as “the number of pull-in”. Subsequently, a reel stop command including information on the stopped reel is transmitted (ST23), and the process proceeds to ST24.

  In the process of ST24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST25, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17. In the process of ST25, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels are stopped is transmitted, and the process proceeds to ST26 of FIG. The “all reel stop command” includes information on the stop order of the game.

  In the process of ST26 in FIG. 27, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST27). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (ST28). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in ST27 is “YES”, the medal credit or payout is performed according to the gaming state (ST29). Subsequently, a medal payout command is transmitted (ST30). This medal payout command includes information on the number of medals to be paid out in the game, and is used for determination in ST114 in FIG. 34 described later. Subsequently, a “winning combination command” indicating the winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out is transmitted (ST31), and “lock time processing” is performed (ST32). In the “lock time process”, the operation for starting the next game is invalidated until the “effect time” elapses after all reels are stopped. Specifically, the operation of the start lever 6 is invalidated. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST2.

  Next, the table number and period mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell small combination or SB (ST41). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST42, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17 in FIG. In the process of ST42, a table number is determined. Specifically, a random number range is assigned in advance to each of the table numbers “1” to “5”. The table number is determined by determining which table number the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is included in the random number range. In the embodiment, the table numbers “1” to “5” are determined with an equal probability. Subsequently, a table number command including information on the determined table number is transmitted (ST43), and the process proceeds to ST44.

  In the process of ST44, the first period after the start operation is set to either period A or period B, that is, the period mode is determined. Specifically, a random number range is assigned in advance to each of the period modes A and B. It is determined whether the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is included in the random number range of any period mode, and either the period mode A or the period mode B is determined. Subsequently, the information of the determined table number is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the period A flag or the period B flag is set according to the determined period mode (ST45). The period A flag and the period B flag indicate whether the period is the current period A or the period B. For example, when the period mode A is determined, the period A flag is set. When the period mode B is determined, the period B flag is set.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a period flag command (ST46). This period flag command is a command for informing the sub-control circuit 72 that the period A or the period B has started, that the period A has been switched to the period B, or that the period B has been switched to the period A. The period flag command transmitted in the process of ST46 indicates that period A or period B has started. The period flag command transmitted in the process of ST87 in FIG. 31 described later indicates that the period A has been switched to the period B, or the period B has been switched to the period A. Subsequently, a period switching process start flag is set (ST47). When this flag is set (determination of ST81 in FIG. 31 described later is “YES”), a period flag command is transmitted (ST87 in FIG. 31 described later). Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST17 in FIG.

  Next, stop control table determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed when the stop button is operated ("YES" in ST17 in FIG. 26) or when the value of the automatic stop timer is "0" ("YES" in ST18). Is called.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a first stop operation (ST51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST21 in FIG. In the process of ST52, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell small combination or SB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST53, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST56. In the process of ST53, it is determined whether or not the period A flag is set. That is, based on whether or not the first stop operation is performed in the period A, it is determined whether or not the winning of the small role of the bell is permitted. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST54, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST55. In the process of ST54, the stop control table (FIGS. 18 to 20 or FIGS. 21 to 23) of the A group is set according to the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to ST21 of FIG. In the process of ST55, the stop control table for group B (FIG. 24) is set according to the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to ST21 of FIG. When the internal winning combination is not a bell small combination (NO in ST52), a stop control table group (not shown) is set based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to ST21 in FIG.

  Next, the slip frame number determination process of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a general gaming state (ST61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64. In the processing of ST62, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is “Bell's small combination” or “SB”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64. In the process of ST63, it is determined whether or not the stop control table for group A is set. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST65, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64. Here, the stop control table for group A is set when the first stop operation is performed in period A (ST54 in FIG. 29). Therefore, the processes after ST64 in FIG. 30 are performed when the first stop operation is performed in the period A.

  In the process of ST64, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, stop order, stop operation position and the like. When the determination of ST63 is “NO” and the process of ST64 is performed, that is, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B, the slipping is performed based on the stop control table and the stop operation position shown in FIG. Determine the number of frames. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST22 in FIG.

  When the internal winning state is “Bell's small part” or “SB” in the general gaming state, it is determined in the process of ST65 whether or not the stop operation of ST17 in FIG. 26 is the first stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST66, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST71. In the process of ST66, based on the table number determined in the process of ST16 of FIG. 26 and the stop button for which the first stop operation has been performed, there is a possibility of winning a “Bell Small Bonus” or “SB” winning. Determine if. For example, when “1” is selected as the table number and the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the determination in ST66 is “YES”. On the other hand, when the center or right stop button 7L, 7C is operated as the first stop operation, the determination in ST66 is “NO”. When the determination of ST66 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST67, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST68.

  In the process of ST67, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table for establishment (FIG. 18 or FIG. 21), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. For example, when the stop control table shown in FIG. 18 is set, the left stop button is operated, and the stop operation position is “04”, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “4”. Here, the stop control is performed using the establishment stop control table because the determination in ST66 is “YES”, and “Bell-Bell-Bell” or “Bibbon 7-Bibbon 7” along the effective line. This is because 7 ″ with a ribbon may be arranged. Note that, as described above, the success or failure of the bell small role or SB winning is determined when the second stop operation is performed. Therefore, as described later, after the process of ST67, a stop control table for failure (FIGS. 19, 20, 22, and 23) may be used.

  In the process of ST68, it is determined whether or not forward pressing or middle pressing is performed by the first stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST69, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST70. In the process of ST69, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table (FIG. 19 or FIG. 22) for failure of forward / intermediate press, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, for example, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 19, the stop control positions of the left and center reels 3L and 3C all indicate “bell”. Therefore, even if there is no possibility that “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the center line 8c by the first stop operation (determination of ST66 is “NO”), “bell-bell-bell” is arranged. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for this.

  In the process of ST70, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop control table (FIG. 20 or FIG. 23) for failure to establish reverse push, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button, and the stop operation position. Here, in the stop control table shown in FIG. 20, the stop control positions of the right reel 3R all indicate “bell”. Therefore, as in ST69, even if there is no possibility that “bell-bell-bell” is lined up along the center line 8c by the first stop operation, “bell-bell-bell” is lined up. The player's expectation can be maintained.

  When the operation of ST17 in FIG. 26 is not the first stop operation (determination of ST65 is “NO”), that is, in the case of the second or third stop operation, in the process of ST71, the “bell small part” or “SB” It is determined whether or not the winning of “” is confirmed. That is, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed in a stop order that permits the formation of a winning combination of a bell or SB. The case where the winning of “Bell Minor” or “SB” has been confirmed is “YES” in ST66, the table number is “1”, and the left stop button is used as the second stop operation. When 7L is operated, the table number is “2, 4” and when the center stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, or when the table number is “3, 5” and the second stop operation is the right This is a case where the stop button 7R is operated.

  When the determination of ST71 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST67, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST68.

  Next, the period switching process of the CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a period switching process start flag is set (ST81). Here, the period switching process start flag is set before the first stop operation is performed (ST47 in FIG. 28), and is cleared when the first stop operation is performed (ST19 in FIG. 26). If this determination is “YES”, a timer is set (ST82). Subsequently, after the timer is set, the period A flag or the period B flag is cleared, and after the period B flag or the period A flag is set (ST85 described later), it is determined whether or not “3 seconds” has elapsed. Discriminate (ST83). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST84.

  In the process of ST84, it is determined whether or not the period A flag is set. When this determination is “YES”, the period A flag is cleared, the period B flag is set (ST85), and the process proceeds to ST87. When the determination in ST84 is “NO”, the period B flag is cleared, the period A flag is set (ST86), and the process proceeds to ST87. In the process of ST87, a period flag command including information of the period A flag or the period B flag set in the process of ST85 or ST86 is transmitted, and the process proceeds to ST81.

  Here, after one game is started, the period A flag or the period B flag is set in the process of ST45 of FIG. Then, when “3 seconds” elapses thereafter (determination of ST83 is “YES”), the flag is switched according to the type of the flag that has been set (ST85, ST86). The processing of ST82 to ST87 is repeated until the time switching processing start flag is cleared (ST19 in FIG. 26).

  Next, the control processing of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing auxiliary period generation processing. As described above, the auxiliary period basically occurs when any GM combination (FIG. 5) is won.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently an auxiliary period (ST91). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an after-mentioned auxiliary period operation flag is set. If this determination is “NO”, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (ST92). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the stop order indicated by the all-reel stop command is “middle right” (ST93). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST94, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST91.

  In the process of ST94, a random number for GM lottery is extracted from the range of “0 to 655360000000”. Subsequently, a GM lottery process is performed (ST95). In this GM lottery process, based on the GM lottery table and the random value extracted in the process of ST94, it is determined whether or not to win any GM combination. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any GM combination is won (ST96). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST97, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST91. In the process of ST97, an auxiliary period operation flag is set. The auxiliary period operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is an auxiliary period. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period. This flag is cleared in the process of ST103 of FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 sets a value corresponding to the winning GM combination in the GM counter (ST98), and proceeds to the process of ST91. Here, the GM counter counts the aforementioned obtainable number of sheets. The value of this GM counter is updated by the process shown in FIG. The “value corresponding to the GM combination” is, for example, “100” in the case of “GM100” and “50000” in the case of “GM50000”.

  Next, the auxiliary period end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period, that is, whether or not the auxiliary period operation flag is set (ST101). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the value of the GM counter is “0” (ST102). When this determination is “YES”, the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared (ST103), and the process proceeds to ST101. Here, when the GM counter for counting the number of acquirable sheets becomes “0”, the auxiliary period operation flag is cleared, and the auxiliary period ends. Therefore, the auxiliary period can be ended according to the winning GM combination.

  Next, the GM counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST111). If this determination is “NO”, it is determined whether or not a first BET number command has been received (ST112). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST113, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST114. In the process of ST113, the number of inserted sheets (the number indicated by the first BET number command) is added to the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated. Here, the reason why the number indicated by the first BET number command is added to the value of the GM counter is that the number of obtainable coins increases as the player inserts medals. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST116.

  In the process of ST114, it is determined whether or not a medal payout command has been received. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST115, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST111. In ST115, the number of payouts (the number indicated by the medal payout command) is subtracted from the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST116. Here, the reason for performing the process of ST115 is that when a medal is paid out, it is necessary to reduce the number of obtainable coins accordingly. In the process of ST116, the display content of the display screen 5a is changed according to the value of the GM counter, and the process proceeds to ST111.

  Next, the normal period notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently in the auxiliary period (ST121). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the first BET number command has been received, that is, whether or not one game has started (ST122). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST123, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST121. In the process of ST123, the sub CPU 74 notifies that the stop operation should be performed in the “right middle left” stop order, and the numerical symbols are variably displayed. Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display the images shown in FIGS. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (ST124). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not any GM combination is won by the process of ST95 in FIG. 32 (ST125). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST126, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST129. Here, also when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than “right middle left”, the determination in ST125 is “NO”.

  In the process of ST126, the sub CPU 74 stops and displays the same numeric symbol “3”. Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled to display an image as shown in FIG. Subsequently, the winning GM combination is notified (ST127). Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display images as shown in FIGS. Subsequently, a double-up effect flag used in the determination of ST161 in FIG. 37 described later is set (ST128), and the process proceeds to ST121.

  In the process of ST129, it is determined whether or not to continue the effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the presentation is continued even after the numerical symbol is stopped and displayed although it is unfair for the GM combination. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST130, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST132. In the process of ST130, “3” same number symbols are stopped and displayed. Then, it is notified that it is unfair (ST131). Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled to display an image as shown in FIGS. 10 (1) and 10 (4). Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST121. When the determination in ST129 is “NO”, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (5), “two or more” numeric symbols are “3” stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to ST121.

  Next, the auxiliary period notification process of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the current auxiliary period (ST141). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST142). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST143, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST141. In the process of ST143, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bell small combination or SB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST144, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST141. That is, the processing from ST144 onward in FIG. 36 is performed when an internal winning is made to a bell small part or SB in the auxiliary period.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a period flag command has been received (ST144). In this process, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted in the process of ST46 in FIG. 28 has been received. When this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not it is the period A based on the information indicated by the period flag command (ST145). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST146, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST147.

  In the process of ST146, the sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 so as to notify the stop button to be operated as the first stop operation since it is the period A. Specifically, the notification is made based on the table number indicated by the table number command received in the process (not shown). When the table number is “2”, the display content of the display screen 5a based on the processing of ST146 is as shown in FIG. 11 (2) when the internal winning combination is the small combination of the bell. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST148.

  In the process of ST147, the sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 so as to notify that the stop operation should not be performed because it is the period B. The display content of the display screen 5a based on the process of ST147 is as shown in FIG. 11 (1) when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST148.

  In the process of ST148, it is determined whether or not a period flag command has been received. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted in the process of ST87 in FIG. 31 has been received. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST145, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST149. In the process of ST149, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received, that is, whether or not a first stop operation has been performed. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST150, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST148. Here, in the processes of ST145 to ST149, when the internal winning combination is the small part of the bell, every time “3 seconds” elapse until the first stop operation is performed, FIGS. 11 (1) and 11 (2). Are displayed alternately. Note that similar images are alternately displayed when the internal winning combination is SB.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the period A, that is, whether or not the first stop operation has been performed in the period A (ST150). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST151, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST152. In the process of ST151, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to notify the stop order. For example, when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination and the table number is “2”, the image control circuit 81 is controlled to display the image shown in FIG. 11 (3) or (4). Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST153. When the determination in ST150 is “NO”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed in the period B without following the display on the display screen 5a, an image (not shown) suggesting that the stop operation should be performed according to the display. The image control circuit 81 is controlled to display (ST152).

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an all-reel stop command has been received (ST153). If this determination is “YES”, the notification is terminated (ST154), and the process proceeds to ST141.

  Next, the double-up effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a double-up effect flag is set (ST161). The double-up effect flag is set when any GM combination is won (the determination in ST125 of FIG. 35 is “YES”). When the determination in ST161 is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the value of the GM counter is “25000 or more” (ST162). That is, when the number of acquirable coins corresponding to the winning GM combination is “doubled”, it is determined whether or not the number exceeds “50000”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST170, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST163.

  In the process of ST163, the sub CPU 74 displays a double-up effect image. Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled to display the image shown in FIG. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command has been received, that is, whether or not the player has canceled the double-up effect (ST164). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST170, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST165. In the process of ST165, it is determined whether or not the card 112 or 113 is selected. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the circle button 27 or the x button 28. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST166, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST164.

  In the process of ST166, the sub CPU 74 extracts a random number and determines whether or not a double-up is won (ST167). Since either of the cards 112 or 113 corresponds to the double-up winning, the probability of winning the double-up is “1/2” in the embodiment. When the determination in ST167 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST168, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST169. When the double-up is won, the image shown in FIG. 12 (2) is displayed on the display screen 5a. When the double-up is not won, the image shown in FIG. 12 (3) is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  In the process of ST168, since the double up is won, the value of the GM counter is set to “double” and this value is set. Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST162. That is, the double-up effect does not end if the number of obtainable images does not exceed “25000”, the double-up effect is not canceled, and the double-up effect continues to be won. If the determination in ST167 is “NO”, since the double-up is not won, the value of the GM counter is set to “0” (ST169), and the process proceeds to ST170. In the process of ST170, the double-up effect flag is cleared. Subsequently, a double-up effect end process is performed (ST171), and the process proceeds to ST161.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, bet chance effect processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the current auxiliary period (ST181). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a winning combination command has been received (ST182). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST183, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST181. In the process of ST183, it is determined whether or not SB winning is established. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST184, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST181. In the process of ST184, a bet chance effect image is displayed. Specifically, the image control circuit 81 is controlled to display the image shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received, that is, whether or not the player has canceled the betting chance effect (ST185). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST192, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST186. In the process of ST186, “(50000−maximum GM counter value) / 3” is allowed as the second BET number. Specifically, it is made impossible to bet more than the allowable second BET number regardless of the operation of the cross button 26. The maximum GM counter value is the maximum value of the GM counter value up to the present after winning the GM role. By the processing of ST186, the maximum number of medals that can be acquired by the player with the occurrence of one auxiliary period can be set to “50000”.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a BET has been placed (ST187). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the circle button 27, that is, whether or not the player has confirmed the second BET number. When this determination is “YES”, a random number is extracted (ST188), and it is determined whether or not a bet chance is won (ST189). The probability of winning a bet chance is “1/3”. If this determination is “YES”, the value of “twice” of the second BET number is added to the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated (ST190). If the determination in ST189 is “NO”, the second BET number is subtracted from the value of the GM counter, and the value of the GM counter is updated (ST191). Subsequently, a bet chance effect end process is performed (ST192), and the process proceeds to ST181.

  [Second Embodiment] Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The structure and electric circuit of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the sub CPU 74 of the second embodiment performs the process of FIG. 39 instead of the process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is currently an auxiliary period (ST201). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an after-mentioned auxiliary period operation flag is set. When this determination is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the first BET number command has been received, that is, whether or not one game has started (ST202). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST203, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201. In the process of ST203, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received. If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the right stop button 7R has been operated (first stop operation) (ST204). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST205, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201.

  In the process of ST205, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received. If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the central stop button 7C has been operated (second stop operation) (ST206). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST207, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201. Here, since the gaming machine of the embodiment employs “three” stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the stop order of the player is determined when the second stop operation is performed. Therefore, when the second stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not to make a GM lottery.

  In the process of ST207, a random number for GM lottery is extracted from the range of “0 to 655360000000”. Subsequently, GM lottery processing is performed (ST208). In this GM lottery process, based on the GM lottery table and the random number value extracted in the process of ST207, it is determined whether or not to win any GM combination. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not any GM combination is won (ST209). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST210, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST201. In the process of ST210, an auxiliary period operation flag is set. The auxiliary period operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is an auxiliary period. When this flag is set, it is an auxiliary period. This flag is cleared by the process of ST103 in FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 sets a value corresponding to the winning GM combination in the GM counter (ST211), and proceeds to the process of ST91. Here, the GM counter counts the aforementioned obtainable number of sheets. The value of this GM counter is updated by the process of FIG. The “value corresponding to the GM combination” is, for example, “100” in the case of “GM100” and “50000” in the case of “GM50000”.

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

  In the embodiment, “SB winning has been established” is adopted as a predetermined condition that an opportunity for a bet chance, which is an example of an opportunity that can change an advantageous condition end condition, is given. However, it is not limited to this. For example, an arbitrary condition based on a predetermined number of winning combinations, the number of internal winnings, time, time, etc. can be adopted.

  Further, in the embodiment, “the fact that the number of obtainable sheets has become“ 0 ”” is adopted as an end condition of the auxiliary period, which is an example of an advantageous situation, but is not limited thereto. For example, as a condition for ending an advantageous situation, “a predetermined number of games have been consumed”, “a predetermined time has elapsed since the occurrence of an advantageous situation”, “a predetermined number of internal winnings is a predetermined number of times Arbitrary ending conditions such as “having reached” and “having reached a predetermined number of winnings in a predetermined role” can be adopted.

  Further, in the embodiment, a double up chance and a bet chance can be adopted as an opportunity to change an advantageous condition end condition, and the betable number can be bet, but is not limited thereto. For example, it is possible to bet arbitrary things such as “number of games”, “time”, “internally selected number of winning combinations”, “predetermined number of winning combinations”.

  In the embodiment, the case where the auxiliary period is adopted as an advantageous situation for the player is described, but the advantageous situation is not limited to this. For example, the reel stop control is basically performed based only on the player's timing, that is, the situation where the stop operation position coincides with the stop control position (so-called “challenge time (CT)”), “re-game ”Is likely to be established (so-called“ high probability replay period ”),“ single bonus ”is likely to be established (SB high probability state), and it is easy to win a predetermined winning combination (so-called For slot machines that have a “small role concentration”) or with a difference counter, a high probability lottery table, and a low probability lottery table, the “situation in which the high probability lottery table is used”, the symbol combination of the internal winning combination It is also possible to adopt a period during which the notification is performed. Further, a “stop operation assisting period” can be employed.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a variable display means (for example, a reel) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination, and a variable display for a variable display means. A stop control means (for example, a main control unit to be described later) for stopping and controlling the change display operation of the change display means based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the operation of the operation means. Whether the control circuit 71) and the operation means are operated in a predetermined order (for example, “right middle left” described later) or not, a situation advantageous for the player (for example, an auxiliary period described later) is generated. And a situation determining means (for example, a sub CPU 74 described later).

  In a specific aspect of the present invention, when the operation order is a predetermined order, regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, the variable display operation of the variable display means is stopped and controlled so that winning is not achieved. Features.

  In another specific aspect, when a predetermined condition (for example, ST7 described later) is established, the time measuring means for starting time measurement and the time measured by the time measuring means when operating the operation means or another operation means are used. Based on the permission determining means for determining whether or not the winning of the internal winning combination is permitted, and the period for which the permission determining means permits the winning establishment when the operating means is operated by the time measuring means. A time discriminating unit that discriminates between a period during which the operation unit is not permitted and the advantageous situation is a situation in which the time measured during the operation of the operation unit is notified to the player of which of the two periods The stop control means is characterized in that the change display operation of the change display means is stopped based on the determination result of the permission determination means.

  In another specific aspect, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the time-winning means for starting the timekeeping, and the time measured by the time-measuring means at the time of operation of the operation means or another operation means, the internal winning combination Permits the establishment of a prize and permits determination of which game value is allowed to be granted out of a plurality of predetermined game values corresponding to the internal winning combination. The determining means includes a time distinction means for distinguishing between a period during which the winning establishment is permitted and a period during which the winning establishment is not permitted. This is a situation in which the player is notified whether there is any, and the stop control means is characterized in that the change display operation of the change display means is controlled to stop based on the determination result of the permission determination means.

  In yet another specific aspect, a stop order determining means for determining a stop order for the operation means to stop and allowing a combination of symbols of the internal winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line; and a stop order determining means And a notifying means for notifying the determination result, and an advantageous situation is a situation where notification is performed by the notifying means, and the stop control means is a variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the stop order determining means. Is controlled to stop.

  In another specific aspect, a combination determination unit that determines a symbol combination that is allowed to line up along a predetermined line based on a determination result of the internal winning combination determination unit, and a notification unit that notifies the determination result of the combination determination unit And an advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means controls to stop the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the combination determination means. .

In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the operation order of the operating means is a predetermined order, the situation determining means determines whether or not to generate a situation advantageous to the player. Specifically, for example, in a general gaming state, when stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later as operation means are operated in a predetermined order (for example, “right middle left”), For example, it is determined whether or not to generate an “auxiliary period” described later. This determination is performed by a sub CPU 74 described later. The sub CPU 74 draws and decides whether or not to generate an auxiliary period when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in the “right middle left” operation order. Accordingly, the player makes an effort to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the “right middle left” operation order in order to generate an auxiliary period. That is, the player is involved in the generation of the auxiliary period, and the fun of the game is increased.

  According to a specific aspect of the present invention, when the operation order is a predetermined order, the variable display unit displays the variable display unit so that the winning combination is not realized regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determining unit. Stop operation. Therefore, if the operating means are operated in a predetermined order, winning establishment is not realized, so the player is encouraged to operate the operating means in the predetermined order.

  The time measuring means starts time counting when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The permission determining means determines whether or not to allow winning of the internal winning combination based on the time measured by the time measuring means when operating the operating means or another operating means. The time discriminating unit discriminates the time measured by the time measuring unit into either a period during which the permission determination unit permits the winning establishment or a period during which the winning establishment is not permitted. In this case, an advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is notified of which of the two periods the time measured when the operation means is operated, and the stop control means is based on the determination result of the permission determination means. Then, the fluctuation display operation of the fluctuation display means is controlled to stop.

  Alternatively, the permission determining means permits the winning of the internal winning combination based on the time measured by the timing means during operation of the operating means or another operating means, and is determined in advance corresponding to the internal winning combination. It is determined which of the plurality of game values is allowed to be given. The time discriminating unit discriminates the time measured by the time measuring unit into either a period during which the permission determining unit permits the winning establishment or a period during which the winning establishment is not permitted. In this case, an advantageous situation is a situation in which the player is informed of which of the two periods is the time measured when operating the operating means, and the stop control means varies based on the determination result of the permission determining means. The variable display operation of the display means is stopped.

  In another specific aspect, the stop order determination means determines the stop operation order of the operation means, and the stop operation order that permits the symbol combination of the internal winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, and notifies means Thus, the determination result of the stop order determination means is notified. In this case, the advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means controls to stop the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the stop order determination means. .

  In another specific aspect, the combination determining means determines a symbol combination that is allowed to line up along a predetermined line based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, and the notifying means determines the determination result of the combination determining means. Is notified. In this case, an advantageous situation is a situation where notification is performed by the notification means, and the stop control means stops and controls the variable display operation of the variable display means based on the determination result of the combination determination means.

The perspective view of the slot machine of an Example. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the combination and payout number corresponding to a winning symbol combination. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows the number of medals given in a symbol combination and an auxiliary | assistant period. The figure which shows GM lottery table. The figure which shows a period aspect. The figure which shows the relationship between the kind of period, a table number, a stop order, and the number of payout. The figure which shows the example of the image which alert | reports a stop order. The figure which shows the example of the image which alert | reports whether the GM combination was won. The figure which shows the example of the image which alert | reports whether stop operation should be performed. The figure which shows the example of the image of a double up effect. An example of an image of a betting chance effect is shown. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of an Example. The figure which shows the example of the stop symbol in a display window. The figure which shows the example of the stop symbol in a display window. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a table number and period aspect determination process. The flowchart which shows a stop control table determination process. The flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process. The flowchart which shows a period switching process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period generation | occurrence | production process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period end process. The flowchart which shows GM counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a normal period alerting | reporting process. The flowchart which shows assistance period alerting | reporting process. The flowchart which shows a double up effect process. The flowchart which shows a bet chance production process. The flowchart which shows an auxiliary | assistant period generation | occurrence | production process.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b ... Top line, 8c ... Center line, 8d ... Bottom line, 8e ... Cross up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... maximum BET lamp, 10 ... pedestal part, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... medal payout port, 16 ... medal receiving part, 17 WIN lamp, 18 ... payout display section, 19 ... credit display section, 20 ... bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... speaker, 22 ... medal slot 22S: Insertion medal sensor, 23: Payout panel, 26: Cross button, 27 ... ○ button, 28 ... x button, 30 ... Microcomputer, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit 35 ... frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 39 ... motor drive circuit, 40 ... hopper, 41 ... hopper drive circuit, 45 ... lamp drive circuit, 46 ... reel Stop signal circuit, 48: Display drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Reel position detection circuit, 51 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 71 ... Main control circuit, 72 ... Sub control circuit, 73 ... Sub-micro Computer, 74 ... sub CPU, 75 ... program ROM, 76 ... work RAM, 77 ... IN port, 78 ... sound source IC, 79 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... Image control circuit, 82 ... Image control CPU, 83 ... Image control work RAM, 84 ... Image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 86 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88: Image control IC.

Claims (1)

A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination;
A plurality of operation means capable of stopping the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means;
When the operation means is operated, based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means, the variation display within a range of movement corresponding to a predetermined number of symbols since the operation means is operated. Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variable display operation of the means;
A combination determining unit for determining a symbol combination arranged along a predetermined line based on a determination result of the internal winning combination determining unit;
Only when the operation order of the operation means is a predetermined order, whether or not a situation advantageous to the player is generated is determined regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination and the operation timing of the operation means. A situation determination means to determine
Stop for determining the stop operation order of the operation means, which permits the symbol combinations determined by the combination determination means to be arranged along a predetermined line regardless of the operation timing of the operation means. Order determination means;
Informing means for informing the determination result of the stop order determining means,
The predetermined symbol is arranged with a symbol different from the predetermined symbol within a range of movement corresponding to the number of symbols predetermined in the variation display means,
The advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notification unit before all of the plurality of operation units are operated ,
The stop control means includes
In the case where the operation order is the predetermined order, the variable display means is arranged so that winning is not achieved regardless of the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the determination result of the situation determination means. Fluctuation display operation is controlled to stop,
A gaming machine, wherein when the operation order is not the predetermined order, the change display operation of the change display means is controlled to stop based on the determination result of the stop order determination means.

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