JP4474379B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. As such a role, a role in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”), and a relatively small profit to the player. There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows a given number of games to be given.

  In addition, in the current mainstream model, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is established. Indicates that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal random determination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

Such a gaming machine has been proposed that aims to provide a new game that can provide an interesting game to the player using switching of the probability table (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). According to this gaming machine, after the end of the special game, for example, the game in which the number of owned medals is maintained as it is, without reducing the number of medals obtained in the previous special game, is continued until the next special role is won. It becomes possible to give a more advantageous state to the player.
JP 2001-137430 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, an advantageous gaming state in which a lottery of a role is performed using a replay (replay) high probability lottery table is a replay high probability lottery that is performed when the special game (bonus) ends. It starts based on the result of lottery whether or not to use the table, and ends after a predetermined number of games have been played. In other words, the player can have an expectation as to whether or not an advantageous gaming state will occur, but since this expectation is monotonous as to whether or not it will occur, the player must be unsatisfactory. There is a risk of feeling. As a result, there has been a problem that the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced by the player refraining from playing with such a gaming machine.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine by increasing the expectations of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means based on the overlapping numerical range, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is detected first. In the case of the order of 1 and the predetermined timing, stop control in which the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the overlapping numerical range. And when the stop operation detection performed by the stop operation detecting means is in the second order, the second symbol combination among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the overlapping numerical range Is controlled by the symbol display means, and the specific period corresponding to the first symbol combination is longer than the specific period corresponding to the second symbol combination.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, and a liquid crystal display device 131 described later) for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns (for example, three columns), and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for detecting a start lever 6 which will be described later, and a plurality of winning combinations (for example, an internal winning combination which will be described later, a carryover described later) The winning combination determination information storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later, described later) for storing winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) in which a numerical range (for example, a numerical range described later) associated with each is specified. RAM 33) and a winning combination for determining one of the plurality of winning combinations based on the prescribed numerical range on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means. On the condition that the start operation performed by the determination means (for example, the internal lottery process described later, the main control circuit 71 described later) and the start operation detection means is detected, the variation of the symbols displayed in the plurality of columns ( For example, a symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for performing a change display described later, and a stop operation for a change in symbols displayed in each of the plurality of columns For example, a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for detecting a stop operation which will be described later and a press operation of a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R which will be described later, Stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol changing means is provided. The winning combination determination information, a plurality of types of combination of symbols (e.g., for later "Replay - Replay - Replay", below for "red 7 watermelon - watermelon", below "blue 7-watermelon - watermelon", later "Condor-Watermelon-Watermelon", "Replay-Bell-Bell" (to be described later)), a numerical range related to a winning combination corresponding to a combination of three symbols (for example, Replay 1 , 2, 5 to be described later) There is defined by overlapping, and win according to second visit technique (e.g., later replay 1) first winning combination determining information probability is determined is first probability (e.g., game mode to be described later Internal lottery table) and second winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT2, which will be described later) having a second probability that the winning combination related to the replay is determined is higher than the first probability. ) And the winning combination The determination means includes the second winning combination determination information in a specific period (for example, RT2 section described later) that starts based on the display of each of the combinations of the plurality of types of symbols by the symbol display means. The winning combination is determined based on a specified numerical range, and the length of the specific period (for example, the initial value of the RT2 game number counter) varies depending on each combination of the plurality of types of symbols, and the stop control In the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined by the winning combination determining means based on the overlapping numerical range (for example, a first numerical range described later (such as “7455” to “8454”)), Detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means is in a first order (for example, a forward push described later), and a predetermined timing (for example, a first timing, a second timing described later, In the case of the third timing), a first symbol combination (for example, “red 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “blue 7-watermelon” described later) among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations. Watermelon "or" condor-watermelon-watermelon ") performs the stop control displayed by the symbol display means, the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means is in the first order, and the predetermined If it is not the timing, stop control in which a second symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay” described later) among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations is displayed by the symbol display means. When the stop operation detection performed by the stop operation detecting means is in the second order (for example, irregular pressing described later), at which timing is the stop operation detected? Regardless of the symbol combination, the third symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Bell-Bell” described below) among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations is controlled to be displayed by the symbol display means, The specific period according to the first symbol combination is longer than the specific period according to the second symbol combination and the specific symbol according to the third symbol combination, and the third symbol. the specific period of time to respond to the combination, the rather long than the particular period of time to respond to the combination of the second symbol, the first winning combination determining information, as numerical range the overlapping are provided a plurality of sets The numerical value range related to the winning combination corresponding to the three symbol combinations among the plurality of types of symbol combinations is defined, and determined by the winning combination determining means based on each of the multiple sets of overlapping numerical ranges At least one of the types or number of winning combinations to be played is different, and the stop control means includes a plurality of winning combinations corresponding to combinations of the three symbols determined according to the overlapping numerical range. Whether the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means is in the first order or the second order, and whether the predetermined timing is detected when the first order is detected. In response, out of the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination, or the third symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by performing control.

According to the gaming machine described in (1), the length of the specific period varies depending on each of a plurality of types of symbol combinations. Further, the stop control means is configured such that when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means based on the overlapping numerical range, and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means is in the first order and the predetermined timing. Then, stop control is performed in which the first symbol combination among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the overlapping numerical range is displayed by the symbol display means. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the first order, the combination of the first symbols is not displayed by the symbol display means unless the timing is predetermined. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed in the first order, stop control that reflects the skill of the stop operation is performed. Further, the stop control means, when the stop operation detection performed by the stop operation detection means is in the second order, the first combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the overlapping numerical range. Stop control is performed in which the combination of two symbols is displayed by the symbol display means. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the second order, the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed in the second order, the stop control is performed regardless of the skill of the stop operation. In addition, the specific period corresponding to the first symbol combination is longer than the specific period corresponding to the second symbol combination and the specific period corresponding to the third symbol combination . As described above, it is possible to select whether the stop operation is performed in the first order and at a predetermined timing or the stop operation is performed in the second order, and an opportunity to obtain a desired specific period is provided by self-determination. Therefore, since the selection of the order of the stop operation of the player and the result are reflected in the determination of the length of the specific period, the player's expectation for the specific period can be increased. That is, by increasing the expectations of the player, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1 ) , wherein the plurality of winning combinations are specific winning combinations (for example, a big bonus game described later) that are advantageous for the player. For example, a combination of symbols (for example, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “red 7-red 7” described later) including the BB1, BB2, etc. described later, and corresponding to the specific winning combination by the stop control means. -A bonus gaming state generating means (for example, a bonus operating time table, a bonus operating flag, a main control circuit 71, etc., which will be described later) that generates the bonus gaming state in response to stopping at red 7 "), The first winning combination determination information includes a first winning combination corresponding to the first symbol combination (for example, replay 2, replay 3, and replay 4 described later) and a third winning combination corresponding to the third symbol combination. Role (example For example, the winning combination determination information includes a third probability (for example, a numerical range in an internal lottery table for a general gaming state described later) that is a probability of determining replay 5 described later. and the probability that the third winning combination is determined, the fourth probability higher than the third probability (e.g., ranges of values internal lottery table for RT1 described later) Ri der, the first win determining information and the third winning combination determining information that is different from the second winning combination determining information (e.g., internal lottery table for RT1 described below) include, the predetermined time period a bonus gaming state is started after completion In (for example, a chance zone described later), a winning combination is determined based on a numerical range defined in the third winning combination determination information, and corresponds to the first winning combination determined with the fourth probability. The first design association Or a re-game section actuating means (for example, described later) that starts the specific period when the combination of the third symbols corresponding to the third winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means. A game machine comprising: processing from step S157 to step S159, main control circuit 71, and the like.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to select whether the stop operation is performed in the first order and at a predetermined timing or the stop operation is performed in the second order, and there is an opportunity to obtain a desired specific period by own judgment. It is done. Therefore, since the selection of the order of the stop operation of the player and the result are reflected in the determination of the length of the specific period, the player's expectation for the specific period can be increased. That is, by increasing the expectations of the player, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or used for the game (betting on the game). Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  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 11 to 13, a display line 8 to be described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation to start displaying the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. It is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the operation of the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation is pressed in order, the operation of the middle stop button 7C as the first stop operation is pressed intermediately, and the operation of the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation is reversed. It is called pushing. In addition, middle pressing and reverse pressing are collectively called irregular pressing. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect pressing operations (stop operations) of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 described later.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  Display lines 8 are provided in the horizontal direction in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The display line 8 is activated when the player operates the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserts a medal into the medal slot 10 (hereinafter, the activated display line 8 is referred to as “valid line”). ").

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbols are stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions provided in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The display line 8 connects the middle symbol stop positions in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. (That is, a frame). The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are controlled by an image control microcomputer 81 described later so as to appear on the liquid crystal display unit 2b or to disappear from the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  In the embodiment, triggered by the input operation, the image control microcomputer 81 described later controls the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R so as to appear on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Then, triggered by the stop operation, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R that are the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation (that is, the stop operation is performed). The corresponding window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R) are controlled by an image control microcomputer 81 described later so as to disappear from the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. It may be possible to display one still image or moving image by connecting a figure, a picture, etc. drawn on the fixed display portion 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the left reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. The middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as the left reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

  Further, the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are provided at positions in front of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the reflective film 136, a region other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR is set as a reflective region 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective region 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139g, and 139h. The fluorescent lamps 137 a and 137 b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). explain.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since these lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 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 (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “condor (design 93)”, “cherry (design 94)”, “bell (design 95) ) "," Watermelon (symbol 96) ", and" Replay (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. It should be noted that at least five symbols other than these symbols are arranged between the “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “condor” symbols represented in the symbol row corresponding to the left reel 3L.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 100a, and sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 100b is shown. The volume of the speakers 9L and 9R can be adjusted by operating the volume control unit 103.

  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 (FIGS. 13 to 25 described later), 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 stores an internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 and 9 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation, start operation). . In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and various storage areas are provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and a gaming state described below.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. 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 stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the 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. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 and 9 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example.

  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 arrangement table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol arrangement table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the corresponding code number. A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol. Based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol combination table (FIG. 6 to be described later), it is possible to grasp combinations of symbols arranged along each effective line.

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 6 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. The symbol combination table described above is used for controlling to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and for the display role and the benefits given to the player after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (for example, This is referred to when the medal payout number) is determined.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing described later) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7CS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the operation signal sent from 7RS, a signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a combination of symbols relating to a small role, which will be described later, is displayed along the active line (that is, if it becomes a winning mode), the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 to receive a predetermined number of pieces from the hopper 40. Pay out medals. 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. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

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

  The symbol combination table includes a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination. This symbol combination table is basically referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  The display combination is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination from among the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line. In the embodiment, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, replay 4, replay 5, MB (middle bonus), BB1, BB2, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations. Here, Replay 1 to Replay 5 are collectively referred to as “Replay” hereinafter. In addition, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “big bonus (BB)” hereinafter. Cherry, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  When “cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is cherry, and two medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When “bell-bell-bell” is lined up along the active line, the display combination becomes a bell, and ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes watermelon, and 6 medals are paid out. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 1 and medals are automatically inserted (so-called replay).

  When “Red 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 2 and the game is replayed. Further, when the display combination becomes Replay 2, “100” is stored in the RT2 game number counter (step S174 in FIG. 24 described later), and the RT2 section starts. When “Blue 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is lined up along the active line, the display combination is Replay 3 and the game is replayed. In response to the display combination becoming Replay 3, “250” is stored in the RT2 game number counter (step S174 in FIG. 24 described later), and the RT2 section starts.

  When “condor-watermelon-watermelon” line up along the active line, the display combination becomes Replay 4 and the game is replayed. Further, when the display combination becomes Replay 4, “500” is stored in the RT2 game number counter (step S174 in FIG. 24 described later), and the RT2 section starts. When “Replay-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the active line, the display combination is Replay 5 and the game is replayed. Further, when the display combination becomes Replay 5, “50” is stored in the RT2 game number counter (step S174 in FIG. 24 described later), and the RT2 section starts.

  When “Condor-Condor-Condor” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes MB, and the middle bonus game is activated. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the big bonus game is activated. When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the big bonus game is activated.

  Here, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss can be considered to be an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination, but in the embodiment, it corresponds to the loss. It is assumed that no combination of symbols is provided. In this way, the symbol combination table basically stores information associated with the profits (for example, payout of medals, operation of bonus games) given to the player. However, the loss is not an internal winning combination associated with the profit given to the player.

  The internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIGS. 8 and 9 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, the gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a regular bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB gaming state”), and a challenge bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CB gaming state”). The gaming state can basically be distinguished by the type of internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination and the stop control mode of the reel (the maximum number of so-called “slip pieces”).

  The general gaming state includes a normal section having no carryover combination, a carryover section having a carryover combination, and a replay time section (hereinafter, “replay 2 to replay 5) having a higher probability of being determined as an internal winning combination than the normal section and the carryover section. And a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT2 section”) that has a higher probability of replay 1 being determined as an internal winning combination than the normal section and carryover section. A carryover combination is permitted over one or more games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 18 and 19 described later) is displayed along the active line. And information for identifying the combination of the symbols. The RT1 section and the RT2 section are collectively referred to as “RT section” hereinafter. Further, a section in the general gaming state other than the RT section is hereinafter referred to as “non-RT section”.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state in which the expected value of the gaming value (that is, the number of medals to be paid out) given to the player with respect to the unit gaming value (that is, the inserted number “1”) is larger than “1”. This is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

  In the CB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols on the left reel 3L is “1”, and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other reels is “4”. In the gaming state other than the CB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4” for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of movement of the symbol that moves (varies) until the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stop after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the case of the general gaming state (that is, the normal section and carryover section), the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and basically “11” is determined as the number of lotteries. (Step S71 in FIG. 18 described later). In the case of the CB gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 8 to be described later) is selected, and basically “3” is determined as the number of lotteries (step in FIG. 18 to be described later). S71). In the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 8 described later) is selected, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  The number of lotteries is determined whether or not one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is within a predetermined range (numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers shown in FIGS. 8 and 9). Is the number of times. However, in the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined as “11” is updated to “8” (step S73 in FIG. 18 described later).

  With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, an internal lottery table including information (data) of a numerical range (that is, a lower limit value and an upper limit value) corresponding to (related to) a winning number will be described. The illustration of the internal lottery table provided for each setting is omitted.

  (1) of FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state used in the general gaming state (that is, the normal section and the carryover section). (2) of FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state used in the RB gaming state. (1) of FIG. 9 shows the RT1 internal lottery table used in the RT1 section. (2) of FIG. 9 shows the RT2 internal lottery table used in the RT2 section.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the numerical ranges corresponding to Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 5 overlap in the first numerical range (“7455” to “8454”), and Replay 1, Replay 3, and Replay The numerical range corresponding to 5 overlaps with the second numerical range (“8455” to “8854”), and the numerical range corresponding to Replay 1, Replay 4, and Replay 5 is the third numerical range (“8855” to “8855” “9054”) defines a numerical range corresponding to each of Replay 1 to Replay 5.

  That is, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state relates to the internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of two or more symbols among the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination (replay 2 to replay 5) related to the RT2 section. The numerical ranges corresponding to Replay 2 to Replay 5 are defined so that a plurality (three) of numerical ranges that overlap the numerical ranges are provided. Also, the types (or at least one of the numbers) of the internal winning combinations (replay 2 to replay 5) determined based on each of these numerical ranges are provided to be different from each other.

  A state in which the types of internal winning combinations determined by the internal lottery process described later include Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 5 are hereinafter referred to as “state A”. The state including the replay 1, the replay 3, and the replay 5 in the types of the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process described later is hereinafter referred to as “state B”. The state including the replay 1, the replay 4, and the replay 5 in the types of the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process described later is hereinafter referred to as “state C”.

  The RT1 internal lottery table has a numerical range corresponding to replay 2 to replay 5 (that is, the winning number “5” to the winning number “8”) defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It is comprised so that it may become larger than the numerical range corresponding to. That is, the probability that replays 2 to 5 are determined based on the RT1 internal lottery table is configured to be higher than the probability that replays 2 to 5 are determined based on the general gaming state internal lottery table. ing. The RT1 internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of states, similar to the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  For example, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number “8” (that is, replay 5) defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has a lower limit value of “7455” and an upper limit value of “9054”. Therefore, the probability of winning the replay 5 is “1600/65536”. On the other hand, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number “8” (ie, Replay 5) defined in the RT1 internal lottery table has a lower limit value of “7455” and an upper limit value of “12254”. Therefore, the probability of winning the replay 5 is “4800/65536”. That is, the probability that the replay 5 is determined based on the RT1 internal lottery table is configured to be higher than the probability that the replay 5 is determined based on the general gaming state internal lottery table. The replay 2 to the replay 4 are similarly configured.

  The RT2 internal lottery table is configured such that the numerical range corresponding to the replay 1 (that is, the winning number “4”) is larger than the numerical range corresponding to the replay 1 specified in the general gaming state internal lottery table. Has been. That is, the probability that the replay 1 is determined based on the RT2 internal lottery table is configured to be higher than the probability that the replay 1 is determined based on the general gaming state internal lottery table. In the RT2 internal lottery table, a plurality of states are provided in the same manner as the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  For example, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number “4” (ie, Replay 1) defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has a lower limit value of “7455” and an upper limit value of “16435”. Therefore, the probability of winning Replay 1 is “8981/65536”. On the other hand, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number “4” (ie, Replay 1) defined in the RT2 internal lottery table has a lower limit value of “7455” and an upper limit value of “64834”. Therefore, the probability of winning Replay 1 is “57380/65536”. That is, the probability that the replay 1 is determined based on the RT2 internal lottery table is configured to be higher than the probability that the replay 1 is determined based on the general gaming state internal lottery table. The replay 2 is similarly configured.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table, whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “65535” is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. Is determined. If the extracted random number value is within this numerical range, the corresponding winning number is won (that is, determined). Then, the internal winning combination is determined based on the determined winning number and the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 10 described later).

  In addition, as described above, the internal lottery table has a partial range of a numerical range to which a random value for which a specific internal winning combination is determined belongs and a numerical range to which a random value for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. It is prescribed to overlap. That is, it is allowed to determine both a specific internal winning combination and a predetermined internal winning combination (that is, win simultaneously) by one random number value.

  For example, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “1” and the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “11” are , Overlapping in the numerical range “1756” to “1800”. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is “1780” in the general gaming state (except when the carryover combination data is stored in the carryover combination storage area described later), this random number value is “1756”. ”To“ 1800 ”, the winning numbers“ 1 ”and“ 11 ”are won, and both the cherry and BB1 are used as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10 described later). Is determined.

  For this reason, in state A, replay 1, replay 2, and replay 5 are determined based on one random value, and in state B, replay 1, replay 3, and replay are determined based on one random value. Replay 5 is determined, and in state C, replay 1, replay 4, and replay 5 are determined based on one random number value.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown in correspondence with the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are each 1-byte data. The internal winning combination 1 is basically related to the carryover combination.

  In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, when the winning number is “0”, the loss is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “1”, cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000001” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “2”, the bell is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000010” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “3”, a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination. That is, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000100” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “4”, the replay 1 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “5”, the replay 2 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “6”, the replay 3 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00000100” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “7”, the replay 4 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00001000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “8”, the replay 5 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00010000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “9”, MB is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “00100000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “10”, BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “01000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. When the winning number is “11”, BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, “10000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination.

  In the CB gaming state, in any case where the winning number is 0 to 3, a combined combination is determined as an internal winning combination. That is, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000111” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, a value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of games that can be won. The in-operation flag is information for identifying an operating game state (current game state) and a bonus game. The operating flag in the embodiment includes an RB operating flag, a BB operating flag, an MB operating flag, and a CB operating flag.

  The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to OFF is that the possible number of games is “0”, the possible number of winnings is “0”, or that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of unit games in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operation flag is in an advantageous state (that is, a big bonus game) that occurs due to the establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to be off is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes “0”). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB is established, “230” is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag or MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games becomes “0” or the possible number of winnings becomes “0”, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The CB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON. The condition that the CB operating flag is updated to OFF (step S152 in FIG. 23 described later) is that one game is finished.

  The MB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the MB state is in an advantageous state (that is, a middle bonus game). The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that the MB is established. The condition for updating the MB in-operation flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes “0”). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in the game from when the MB operating flag is updated to ON until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. When MB is established, “114” is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag from when the MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the MB is established, the MB operating flag is updated to ON. When the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. At the end of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to off. If the MB operating flag is ON at the start of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF, the CB operating flag is set to OFF. The state updated off is maintained. Therefore, when the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the MB is established, the CB gaming state is maintained until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the internal winning combination 1, the internal winning combination 2, the carryover combination, and the random number storage area (storage area) will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 12 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 5. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB1.

  (2) of FIG. 12 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (3) of FIG. 12 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bits 0 to 4 are unused storage areas. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. That is, when there is a carryover combination (in the case of a carryover section), 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to MB, BB1, or BB2 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 12 shows a random value storage area. In the random value storage area, any one piece of numerical information among “0” to “65535” is extracted as a random number for lottery, and the extracted numerical information (that is, extracted in step S5 of FIG. 13 described later). (Numerical information regarding random numbers for lottery).

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 initializes the storage contents of the RAM 33, initializes communication data, etc., and then performs the process of step S2. In step S <b> 2, the CPU 31 erases (clears) predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the next game to the write area of the RAM 33, and the start address of the sequence program of the next game Specify etc.

  In step S3, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, and subsequently performs a process of step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 performs a process of updating the RB operating flag to ON so that the RB gaming state continues even when the RB gaming state ends.

  In step S4, the CPU 31 performs a medal insertion / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, and then performs the process of step S5. In this processing, the CPU 31 performs processing such as updating the number of BETs based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11-13.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery, and then performs the process of step S6. The random value extracted in this process is used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S6, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, and subsequently performs a process of step S7. In step S7, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, and subsequently performs a process of step S8. In step S8, the CPU 31 clears a stop control identifier, which will be described later, and then performs the process of step S9.

  In step S9, the CPU 31 transmits a start command, and then performs the process of step S10. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S10, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter subtraction processing, and then performs processing in step S11 of FIG. The RT game number counter is provided with an RT1 game number counter and an RT2 game number counter. That is, in the RT game number counter subtraction process, when the value of the RT1 game number counter or the RT2 game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the RT1 game number counter or the RT2 game number counter. . Here, the RT1 game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games that can be played in the RT1 section, and the RT2 game number counter is the number of games that can be played in the RT1 section. It is a counter for counting.

  In step S11 in FIG. 14, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S13, and when NO, the process of step S12 is subsequently performed. In step S12, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (wait), and then performs a process of step S13. Specifically, the CPU 31 invalidates the input based on the player's operation to start the game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the previous game started. Process to make.

  In step S13, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels, and subsequently performs the process of step S14. In step S14, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, and then performs a process of step S15. In step S15, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, and subsequently performs a process of step S16. In step S16, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command, and then performs the process of step S17.

  In step S17, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process, and subsequently performs the process of step S18. In step S18, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number, and then performs the process of step S19. If the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. In step S19, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, or the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S20, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S21.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, and then performs a process of step S21. In step S21, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, and subsequently performs the process of step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S32, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34. In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S4 in FIG. 13, and when NO, the process of step S33 is subsequently performed.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11), and subsequently performs step S4 of FIG. Specifically, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to ON, and stores the possible number of games and the number of possible winnings in the RAM 33. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  In step S34, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S4 of FIG. In step S35, the CPU 31 updates the CB operating flag to ON, and then performs the process of step S4 in FIG. That is, after the MB is established, the CB gaming state is maintained until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The medal insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”, that is, whether or not a replay has been established in the previous game (step S41). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S42, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay. In step S42, the CPU 31 permits the insertion of medals, and subsequently performs the process of step S45. In step S43, the CPU 31 updates the inserted number (inserted number counter) based on the automatic insertion counter, and then performs the process of step S44. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals.

  In step S44, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command, and then performs the process of step S45. In step S45, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion of medals is permitted. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S46, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S53. In step S46, the CPU 31 checks the medal sensor / bet switch, and then performs the process of step S47. Specifically, the CPU 31 checks input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11-13.

  In step S47, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a signal from the medal sensor / bet switch has been detected, that is, whether or not a medal has been inserted. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is detected. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S48, and when NO, the process of step S53 is subsequently performed. In step S48, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the input number counter is less than the maximum input number. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S49, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S52.

  In step S49, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter, and then performs the process of step S50. In step S50, the CPU 31 stores “1” in the valid line counter, and then performs the process of step S51. The effective line counter is a counter for identifying the number of effective lines for which the display combination has been determined. In step S51, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command, and then performs the process of step S53. In step S52, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the credit counter, and then performs the process of step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted sheets is “3” or more. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S54, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S45. In step S54, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S5 in FIG. 13 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S45 is subsequently performed.

  The gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S63. In step S62, the CPU 31 stores the RB gaming state identifier, and then performs the process of step S7 of FIG.

  In step S63, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S64 is subsequently performed, and if NO, the process of step S65 is subsequently performed. In step S64, the CPU 31 stores the identifier of the CB gaming state, and subsequently performs the process of step S7 in FIG. In step S65, the CPU 31 stores the identifier of the general gaming state, and subsequently performs the process of step S7 in FIG. Thus, in the gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 monitors the gaming state based on the operating flag (RB operating flag, CB operating flag).

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the number of lotteries according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 7) (step S71), and then performs the process of step S72. In step S72, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (presence / absence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S74, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S73. Here, the case where the determination in step S72 is NO is a carryover section. In step S73, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “8”, and subsequently performs the process of step S74.

  In step S74, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number in the register of the CPU 31, and then performs the process of step S75. Thus, “11” in the general gaming state, “3” in the CB gaming state, “3” in the RB gaming state, and “8” in the internal winning state (carry-over section). Will be set as the winning number. In step S75, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S71, acquires the lower limit value (L) based on the setting, the winning number, and the number of inserted games, and then in step S76. Process. In step S76, the CPU 31 subtracts the lower limit (L) from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and then performs the process of step S77.

  In step S77, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. If this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86 of FIG. 19, and if NO, subsequently performs the process of step S78. Here, when this determination is YES, the CPU 31 is a case where the random number value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random number value is larger than the lower limit value or This is a case where the lower limit value is equal to the random value (L ≦ R).

  In step S78, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S71, acquires the upper limit value (U) based on the setting, the winning number, and the number of inserted games, and then in step S79. Process. In step S79, the CPU 31 subtracts the upper limit value (U) from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and then performs the process of step S80.

  In step S80, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82 of FIG. 19, and when NO, the process of step S81 is subsequently performed. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is equal to the upper limit value (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit value (R ≠ U). .

  In step S81, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. If this determination is YES, the process of step S82 in FIG. 19 is subsequently performed. If NO, the process of step S86 in FIG. 19 is subsequently performed. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S82 of FIG. 19, the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and subsequently performs the process of step S83. In step S83, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table, determines the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 based on the winning number, and then performs the process of step S84. In step S84, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 12) determined in step S83 in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. Here, a bit corresponding to the type of the winning combination is set in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  In step S85, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data, stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area, and then performs the process of step S86. Thereby, the determined bonus is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “11100000”. In step S86, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and then performs the process of step S87.

  In step S87, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries, and then performs the process of step S88. In step S88, the CPU 31 determines whether the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S89, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S74 of FIG.

  In step S89, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10), determines the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 based on the winning number, and then performs the process of step S90. In step S90, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the determined internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 12) in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area. In step S91, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data, stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area, and then performs the process of step S92. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S92, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and then performs the process of step S8 in FIG. As a result, if the random value R does not belong to any numerical range defined in the internal lottery table and Steps S82 to S85 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Will be.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, that is, whether or not there is an input from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS (step S101). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S104, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S102. In step S102, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S103, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S101.

  In step S103, the CPU 31 sets information on the right rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and then performs the process of step S104. With this information, for example, when a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the right side are automatically stopped. In step S104, the CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, and then performs the process of step S105. In step S105, the CPU 31 determines the planned stop position (position to stop the symbol) based on the number of sliding symbols determined in step S104 and the current symbol position, and then performs the processing in step S106. In step S106, the CPU 31 shifts to the stop planned position waiting state, and then performs the process of step S107.

  In step S107, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command, and then performs the process of step S108. In step S108, it is determined whether or not there are reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S101, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S15 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a first stop operation (step S111). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S112, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S131. In the case of automatic stop, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the loss, and then performs the process of step S131.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the state identified by the type of the internal winning combination is the state A. Specifically, it is determined whether “0” is stored in bit 2 and bit 3 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bit 0, bit 1, and bit 4. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S118.

  In step S113, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are subject to stop control are the left reel 3L. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S115. When the determination is NO, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 5 (step S114), and subsequently performs the process of step S131. The stop control identifier is information for identifying an internal winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols displayed along the active line. With this stop control identifier, even when a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined in the internal lottery process, it is identified which combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed along the effective line among the plurality of internal winning combinations. It becomes possible. The stop control identifier is set in the slip piece number determination process based on the first stop operation.

  In step S115, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “red 7” exists within the pull-in range. Withdrawing (or withdrawing) is basically performed in the symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol display area”) connected by the effective line within the maximum number of sliding symbols (for example, 4 frames). The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are the targets of stop control (that is, corresponding to the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed) are displayed so as to display the symbols that constitute the corresponding symbol combinations (hereinafter referred to as “drawing target symbols”). The reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are stopped. The winning combination is an internal winning combination corresponding to a combination of symbols to be arranged along the active line. However, in the second stop operation and the third stop operation, when a symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the drawing target combination together with the drawing target symbol corresponding to the current stopping operation is displayed in the effective symbol display area, Displaying the drawing target symbols in the effective symbol display areas in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R connected by the effective lines connecting the effective symbol display areas is called “retraction”.

  In other words, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing (first timing) at which a symbol corresponding to any of code numbers “14” to “18” is displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to replay 2 (step S116), and subsequently performs the process of step S131. When NO, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to replay 1. After setting (step S117), the process of step S131 is performed.

  In step S118, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the state identified by the type of the internal winning combination is the state B. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in bits 1 and 3 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bits 0, 2, and 4. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S119, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S124.

  In step S119, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are subject to stop control are the left reel 3L. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press. If this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S121. If NO, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 5 (step S120), and subsequently performs the process of step S131.

  In step S <b> 121, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “blue 7” exists within the pull-in range. In other words, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing (second timing) at which a symbol corresponding to any of code numbers “7” to “11” is displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 3 (step S122), and subsequently performs the process of step S131. When NO, the CPU 31 sets the stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 1. After setting (step S123), the process of step S131 is performed.

  In step S124, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the state identified by the type of the internal winning combination is the state C. Specifically, it is determined whether “0” is stored in bit 1 and bit 2 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bit 0, bit 3, and bit 4. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S130.

  In step S125, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are subject to stop control are the left reel 3L. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press. If this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S127. If NO, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 5 (step S126), and subsequently performs the process of step S131.

  In step S127, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a “condor” within the pull-in range. In other words, it is determined whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a timing (third timing) at which a symbol corresponding to any of code numbers “0” to “4” is displayed along the active line. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 4 (step S128), and subsequently performs the process of step S131. When NO, the CPU 31 sets the stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 1. After setting (step S129), the process of step S131 is performed.

  In step S130, the CPU 31 sets a stop control identifier corresponding to the internal winning combination, and then performs the process of step S131. For example, in the internal lottery process, when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop control identifier corresponding to the bell is set.

  In step S131, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces based on the stop control identifier, and then performs the process of step S105 in FIG. That is, the CPU 31 searches for a symbol that can be displayed along the active line, and that is a symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the stop control identifier, in which the number of sliding symbols is 4 or less. Determine the number of sliding pieces. For example, in the state A, when the stop operation is performed when “cherry” with the code number “14” arranged on the left reel 3L is displayed along the active line, the replay 2 is entered. The corresponding stop control identifier is set, the number of sliding symbols is 4 or less, and “red 7” that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to replay 2 and can be displayed along the active line is searched. Then, “red 7” with the code number “18” is searched for, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Here, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, there is at most other types of symbols between each of the “replay” symbols represented in the symbol row corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Since only four pieces are arranged, when the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, the “replay” symbol is effective regardless of the timing of the stop operation (in other words, the timing when the stop command signal is generated). Can be displayed along the line. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, only four symbols of the other types are arranged at the maximum between each of the “bell” symbols represented in the symbol row corresponding to the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. Therefore, when the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, the symbol “bell” can be displayed along the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, when the stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 1 and the replay 5 is set, the symbols that constitute the combination of the symbols corresponding to the replay 1 and the replay 5 and that can be displayed along the effective line are searched. (In other words, the replay 1 and the replay 5 do not cause so-called missing).

  On the other hand, “Red 7” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 2 in the left reel 3L, “Blue 7” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 3, and “Character combination corresponding to Replay 4” “ Since at least five symbols other than these symbols are arranged between each of the “condor” symbols, when the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, the replay 2 is based on the timing of the stop operation. It is determined whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to Replay 3 and Replay 4 is displayed along the active line (in other words, for Replay 2 to Replay 4, so-called missing may occur. , Replay 2, Replay 3, and Replay 4 cannot be aimed at the same time).

  That is, in the states A to C, the player may be able to obtain the desired number of games in the RT2 section by selecting forward pressing or irregular pressing and performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. For example, in the state A, when the forward press is performed at the first timing that is the timing at which the symbol “red 7” that forms the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 is displayed, the stop control corresponding to the replay 2 is performed. The identifier is set, the display combination becomes Replay 2, and the RT2 section composed of 100 games starts. However, if the stop operation cannot be performed at the first timing, the stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 1 is set, the display combination becomes the replay 1 and the replay is performed. On the other hand, when an irregular push is performed, the stop control identifier corresponding to the replay 5 is set regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the display combination becomes the replay 5, and the RT2 section composed of 50 games starts. .

  In this way, the player can select either the RT2 section composed of 50 games that are surely given or the RT2 section composed of 100 games that may not be given. That is, there is an opportunity to obtain the number of games constituting the RT2 section desired by the player. Therefore, since the selection of the order of the stop operation of the player and the result of the stop operation are reflected in the determination of the number of games in the RT2 section, the player's expectation on the RT2 section can be increased. That is, by increasing the expectations of the player, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, since a plurality of states are provided as in the states A to C, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 2 may not be displayed along the effective line even when the forward operation and the stop operation are performed at the first timing. is there. That is, the player can enjoy a new enjoyment of guessing which of Replay 2, Replay 3, and Replay 4 is included in the internal winning combination in the determination of the selection of the order of the stop operation. Therefore, the expectation for a specific period held by the player can be further increased.

  The combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined based on the first numerical range related to state A, the second numerical range related to state B, and the third numerical range related to state C is It can be said that the number of games constituting the RT2 section that is started when displayed along the active line is different according to the numerical ranges related to these states.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires an effective line counter (step S141), and then performs the process of step S142. At the start of the game, “1” is stored in the active line counter (step S50 in FIG. 16). In step S142, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the valid line counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S16 in FIG. 14, and when NO, the process of step S143 is subsequently performed.

  In step S143, the CPU 31 determines a display combination based on the symbol combination table (FIG. 6), and then performs the process of step S144. In step S144, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area, and then performs the process of step S145. In step S145, the CPU 31 updates the payout number based on the display combination and the inserted number, and then performs the process in step S146. In step S146, the CPU 31 changes the effective line to be searched, and subsequently performs the process of step S147. In step S147, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the valid line counter, and then performs the process of step S142.

  The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S151). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S152. In step S152, the CPU 31 updates the CB operating flag to OFF, and then performs the process of step S153. In step S153, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S157, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S21 of FIG.

  In step S154, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S155, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S163. In step S155, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S156, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S161.

  In step S156, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB, and subsequently performs processing in step S157. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, clears the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games. In step S157, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end process, and subsequently performs a process of step S158. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag, clears the bonus end number counter, and the like. In step S158, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB has ended. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S159, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S160. In step S159, “30” is stored in the RT1 game number counter, and then the process of step S21 of FIG. 14 is performed. In step S160, “10” is stored in the RT1 game number counter, and then the process of step S21 of FIG. 14 is performed. That is, triggered by the end of BB or RB, the RT1 section in which Replay 3 to Replay 5 are won with high probability starts (enters the so-called chance zone (CZ)).

  In step S161, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of possible winnings, and then performs the process of step S162. In step S162, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible number of winnings is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S165, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S163. In step S163, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the possible number of games, and then performs the process of step S164. In step S164, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible number of games is “0”. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S165, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S21 of FIG. In step S165, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB, and subsequently performs processing in step S21 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S171). When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S172, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S175. In step S172, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. Specifically, in step S172, the CPU 31 sets (automatically inserts) the same number as the number of sheets inserted for the current game in the automatic insertion counter.

  In step S173, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any one of Replay 2 to Replay 5. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. In step S174, the CPU 31 stores a value in the RT2 game number counter based on the display combination, and subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. Specifically, when the display combination is Replay 2, “100” is stored in the RT2 game number counter, and when the display combination is Replay 3, “250” is stored in the RT2 game number counter. When the display combination is Replay 4, “500” is stored in the RT2 game number counter, and when the display combination is Replay 5, “50” is stored in the RT2 game number counter.

  In step S175, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S176, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S178. In step S176, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table, and then performs a process of step S177. In the processing at the time of BB operation, the CPU 31 updates the BB operation flag to ON and sets “230” in the bonus end number counter. In step S177, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination, and subsequently performs the process of step S2 in FIG.

  In step S178, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB. When this determination is YES, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S179, and when it is NO, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S2 of FIG. In step S179, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table, and then performs processing in step S180. In the MB operation process, the CPU 31 updates the MB operating flag to ON and sets “114” in the bonus end number counter. In step S180, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination, and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. In step S177 and step S180, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination and clears the RT1 game number counter and the RT2 game number counter (stores 0).

  With reference to FIG. 25, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S181), and then performs the process of step S182. In step S182, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing, and then performs step S183. Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6 </ b> S by operating the start lever 6. In step S183, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process, and then performs a process in step S184. Specifically, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to be controlled as a reel identifier, and controls driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In step S184, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process, and then performs the process of step S185. Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the BET lamps 17a to 17c based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals when a small role is established, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19. In step S185, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process.

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

  In the embodiment, the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination determined based on the first numerical range related to the state A, the second numerical range related to the state B, and the third numerical range related to the state C. The number of games constituting the RT2 section that starts when the combination is displayed along the activated line is adopted depending on the numerical range related to these states, but is not limited thereto. For example, the size of the numerical range related to the state may be made equal, a difference may be provided in the maximum number of sliding pieces according to the state, and the number of games constituting the RT2 section may be different according to this difference. Specifically, the size of the numerical range related to states A to C is set as a specific numerical range. In state A, the maximum number of sliding symbols is four, and in state B, the maximum number of sliding symbols is two. In state C, the maximum number of sliding pieces is one.

  In addition to this configuration, for example, the gaming machine 1 may include a notification unit that notifies the internal winning combination. Specifically, it is preferable that the sub control circuit 72 notifies the internal winning combination when receiving the start command. That is, a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, and LED lamps are used as notification means, and the sub-control circuit 72 displays an image that suggests internal winning using the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L, It is preferable to use 9R to control the output of sound that suggests internal winning and the use of an LED lamp to control light emission that indicates internal winning.

  In this way, when the internal winning combination determined based on the state where the number of sliding pieces is small is notified, the selection of performing the stop operation in the second order for the player who has poor stop operation skill For a player who is skilled in stop operation, the stop operation can be selected in the first order and at a predetermined timing. In other words, each player has an advantage even if the player has different skills for the stop operation. Further, since the selection of the order of the stop operation of the player and the result of the stop operation are reflected in the determination of the length of the specific period, the player's expectation for the specific period can be increased. That is, by increasing the expectations of the player, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In another aspect, when the symbol combination related to replay is displayed by the symbol display means, the replay means for performing replay and the winning combination related to replay are determined with a predetermined probability by the winning combination determining means. A high probability state actuating means for performing a high probability state operation with a high probability that the winning combination relating to replay is determined by the winning combination determining means compared to the normal probability state being performed, A second high probability state in which the second replay (for example, replay 2 to replay 5) has a high probability when the bonus game state (for example, BB, MB, etc.), which is a game state advantageous to the player, is terminated. The first high-probability state in which the first re-game (for example, Replay 1) has a high probability when the combination of symbols related to the second re-game is displayed by the symbol display means. It is preferable to operate A.

  With this configuration, a plurality of conditions for performing the operation in the high probability state are provided, and the operation in the high probability state is performed according to each of them. It becomes possible. It is also possible to provide many opportunities for the player to have high expectations for the operation in the high probability state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and improve the interest of the game. Specifically, the second high probability state becomes a gaming state that activates the first high probability state, and the second high probability state must be passed through in order to generate the first high probability state. In order to shift to the second high probability state which is a gaming state, it is possible to generate a gaming state that can be expected, and to increase the player's sense of expectation.

  In the embodiment, a gaming machine having one effective line is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, five) of effective lines may be employed.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner 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 perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part, liquid crystal display part, and fixed display part of a liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows various storage areas. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. 7 is a flowchart showing medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing winning combination determination information in which a numerical range related to each of the multiple winning combinations is defined;
A winning combination determining means for determining any of the plurality of winning combinations based on the specified numerical range, on condition of detection of a starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means;
On condition that the start operation performed by the start operation detection unit is detected, a symbol variation unit that varies the symbols displayed in the plurality of columns;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation with respect to a variation in symbols displayed in each of the plurality of columns;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means;
With
The winning combination determination information includes a probability that a numerical combination related to a winning combination corresponding to a combination of three symbols among a plurality of types of symbol combinations is defined and a winning combination related to replay is determined. Is first winning combination determination information having a first probability, and second winning combination determination information having a second probability that the winning combination related to the replay is higher than the first probability Including,
The winning combination determining means is
The winning combination is determined based on a numerical range defined in the second winning combination determination information in a specific period starting based on the display of each of the plurality of types of combinations of symbols by the symbol display means. And
The length of the specific period varies depending on each of the combinations of the plurality of types of symbols,
The stop control means includes
When a plurality of winning combinations are determined by the winning combination determining means based on the overlapping numerical range,
When the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means is in the first order and at a predetermined timing, the first symbol combination among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations is Stop control displayed by the symbol display means,
When detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means is in the first order and not at the predetermined timing, a second symbol combination among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations When the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is in the second order, the stop control is displayed by the symbol display means, regardless of which timing the stop operation is detected. A stop control is performed in which a third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means among the symbol combinations corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations,
The specific period according to the combination of the first symbols is longer than the specific period according to the combination of the second symbols and the specific period according to the combination of the third symbols, The specific period according to the combination of symbols is longer than the specific period according to the combination of the second symbols,
The first winning combination determination information includes a numerical range related to the winning combination corresponding to the combination of the three symbols out of the plurality of types of symbol combinations so that a plurality of overlapping numerical value ranges are provided. Prescribe,
At least one of the types or number of winning combinations determined by the winning combination determining means based on each of a plurality of overlapping numerical ranges is different,
The stop control means detects the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means among the winning combinations corresponding to the combinations of the three symbols determined according to the overlapping numerical ranges of the first set. Among the combinations of symbols corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, depending on whether the order is the second order and whether the predetermined timing is detected when the first order is detected. A game machine, wherein stop control is performed to display the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination, or the third symbol combination on the symbol display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of winning combinations include a specific winning combination that triggers a bonus gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
Bonus game state generating means for generating the bonus game state in response to stopping by a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination by the stop control means;
The first winning combination determination information includes a third probability that is a probability that a first winning combination corresponding to the first symbol combination and a third winning combination corresponding to the third symbol combination are determined. Including
The winning combination determination information, the probability that the first winning combination and the third winning combination is determined, the Ri third fourth probability der higher than the probability, the first winning combination determining includes a third winning combination determining information that is different from the information and the second winning combination determining information,
In a predetermined period starting after the bonus gaming state is ended, the winning combination is determined based on the numerical range defined in the third winning combination determination information, and the fourth probability determined by the fourth probability is determined. When the first symbol combination corresponding to one winning combination or the third symbol combination corresponding to the third winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the specific period is set. And a re-game section actuating means for starting the game machine.

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