JP4692834B2 - 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 combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player 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 that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, specific extraction selection process (hereinafter, referred to as "internal extraction election") This selection in role by (hereinafter referred to as "internal those selected") (hereinafter referred to as "internal those selected combination") to and roles that inside those selected The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination of symbols indicating the completion of winning can be stopped on the active line. In other words, even if much inside those selected, can not be the timing of the player's stop operation is to establish a win bad. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (highly focused on technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

Such a gaming machine includes a winning lottery means (110) and a special game control means (105), and the winning lottery means performs again as a lottery result at least without newly inserting medals. The special game control means has a re-game win probability for a re-game win as a special game when a lottery result during a normal game is a BB win or RB win. It has been proposed that a game is formed so as to play a replay time game, which is a game set higher than that during normal games (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, if the lottery result during the normal game becomes a special game winning, the winning probability of the re-game winning becomes high, so that the game can be performed while suppressing the reduction of medals, and the player's interest is enhanced. Can be increased.
JP 2003-265702 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, the replay time game is not performed unless the lottery result during the normal game is a special game winning. From the viewpoint of the player, if a special game is not won, a large amount of medals may be consumed in the game of the day, and some players cannot enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can advance a unit game without consuming a large amount of gaming value even when the special gaming state transition means is not performed, and that a player can enjoy with peace of mind. It is to be.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and specifically provides the following.

(1) first winning (e.g., replay later) normal interval probability of determining as the sole winning combination is determined as those selected role at a predetermined probability, determines the first role as those selected role alone A gaming state transition control means (for example, a transition of a gaming state between an RT section having a probability different from that of the normal section and a special gaming state in which an advantage related to a gaming value given to the player is relatively advantageous) , with the main control circuit 71) described later, an internal extraction election table in which a plurality of winning each gaming state in which the gaming state transition control means controls to define the probability determined as those selected combination, the normal interval as an internal extraction election table corresponding to the storage means for storing an internal extraction election table is a high probability of determining the first role as those selected role alone compared to internal extraction election table corresponding to the RT interval (e.g. , Later ROM 32, etc.), counting means for counting the number of games in the RT section (for example, means for performing step S125 in FIG. 23 to be described later), and information on game values (for example, medal to be described later) , Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the BET number described later, main control circuit 71, etc.) described later, and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, “red” described later). 7 (symbol 91) ”,“ blue 7 (symbol 92) ”described later,“ BAR (symbol 93) ”described later,“ bell (symbol 94) ”described later,“ watermelon (symbol 95) ”described later, A plurality of display units (for example, described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping display of “cherry (symbol 96)”, “replay (symbol 97)” described later, and “blank (symbol 98)” described later. Design display area 21L, 21C, 21R, etc.) (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and the game value information storage means, Commanding the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) in response to an operation by the player (for example, operation of a start lever 6 described later) on condition that value information is stored A start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a signal for instructing start of a game to be described later) and a game start command signal are output by the start command means. the conditionally reference to the internal extraction election table the gaming state transition control means is stored in said storage means corresponding to the playing state to control, to determine an equivalent channel selection role Those selected combination determination means (for example, means for performing an internal extraction election process which will be described later, such as the main control circuit 71 will be described later) and, on condition that the game start command signal is outputted by said start command means, said symbol display means Start control means (for example, means for performing steps S10 to S13 in FIG. 14 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the like, and stop operation by the player (for example, to be described later) In response to the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc., a stop command signal (for example, a signal for instructing stoppage of symbol fluctuations to be described later) for instructing stoppage of symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display means is output. stop command means for (e.g., stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.), those are determined by the outputted stop command signal by the stop instruction means and the person selected combination determining means Stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols by said symbol display means on the basis of the role (for example, means for performing the processing of step S15~ step S18 of FIG. 15 described later, such as the main control circuit 71 will be described later) and the The stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and as a result of the game, a symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Replay, which will be described later) corresponding to the first combination (for example, replay to be described later). -Replay "etc.) is displayed on the symbol display means on the condition that the information equivalent to the game value used for the game (for example, the number of coins inserted for the current game described later) Automatic storage means for automatically storing in the game value information storage means (for example, means for performing step S112 in FIG. 22 described later, main control circuit 71 described later). And the gaming state transition control means shifts the gaming state to the normal section on condition that the gaming machine has been initialized, and the stop control means The symbol change display in is stopped, and as a result of the game, the symbol combination corresponding to the second role (for example, BB1 described later, BB2 described later, etc.) (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later, The game state is shifted to the special game state on the condition that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” to be described later is displayed by the symbol display means. In the special game state, a predetermined end condition is On condition that the condition is satisfied (for example, the main control circuit 71 performs processing in steps S91 to S92 and steps S94 to S95 in FIG. 21 described later), the special gaming state is terminated, and the RT The game state is shifted to a section, and the RT section is terminated and transferred to the normal section on the condition that the counting means has counted a predetermined number of games in the RT section. To play.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), in the replay time after the end of the special gaming state, the probability of determining the first combination in which the so-called replay is performed is low, while the replay time is performed a predetermined number of games. In the state of (1), the probability of determining the first combination in which replay is performed is increased. That is, when a game is played after the special game state is finished without newly entering the special game state, the probability that the re-game is performed can be increased. Therefore, the player can advance the unit game without consuming a large amount of game value even when the special game state transition means is not performed, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  According to the present invention, even when the transition by the special game state transition means is not performed, the player can advance the unit game without consuming a large amount of game value, and can enjoy the game with peace of mind. .

  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 game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game 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 bet 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 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 shown in FIG.

  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, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  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 base portion 4. 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 (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. 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 the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  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 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 a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 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.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. These five display lines are all activated by the player pressing the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal slot 10 (the activated display lines are Hereinafter referred to as “effective line”). When the number of BETs is 1 or more, all the display lines 8a to 8e are activated regardless of the number of BETs.

  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 symbol variation display (moving display) in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 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. It represents.

  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. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture, and the like 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 LED storage circuit board has three (that is, a total of nine) 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 circuit board for LED storage disposed inside the 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 central 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, the 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)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) "," Cherry (symbol 96) "," Replay (symbol 97) ", and" Blank (symbol 98) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  “Blank” is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the formation of a role. That is, even when “blanks” are displayed side by side along any of the active lines, the player is not given benefits such as paying out medals, automatic insertion of medals, and the transition of the gaming state described later. .

  Here, BB1, BB2, cherry, bell, watermelon, bell BAR, and replay are provided in the role of the embodiment. BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory. In addition, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”. The symbol “red 7” or “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB is collectively referred to as “7” hereinafter.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other in advance, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and switching (transition) of the gaming state. It is used to give game value. The displayed symbol combination (profit given to the player) is determined according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player.

In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. Gaming state can basically be distinguished by internal types of internal extraction election table used for the determination of those selected role, aspects of the reel stop control (the maximum number of so-called "number of sliding frames", etc.). Specifically, the game state can be distinguished types of prizes having the possibility of accepting internal those selected, the probability of internal those selected, such as by the maximum number of sliding frames.

General gaming state, consists of a normal interval no role carryover, and the probability is low replay time interval to internal those selected to replay than usual interval (hereinafter abbreviated as "RT section"), and the carryover section with an internal carryover combination Is done. In the carryover period, without having to inside those selected to the bonus, usually the interval, in the RT section, there is to be inside those selected to the bonus. Here, as will be described with reference to an internal lottery table in FIG. 9 described later, in the RT section, the probability of internal winning in replay is lower than in the normal section and carryover section, regardless of the number of inserted sheets (the number of BETs).

  Therefore, the normal section, the RT section, and the carryover section are basically different gaming states. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). The carryover combination is included in the internal winning combination. The game sections in the general gaming state other than the RT section are hereinafter referred to as “non-RT sections”.

  Whether or not it is an RT section can be determined by whether or not a later-described RT operating flag is on. The RT in-operation flag is in a general gaming state, and when a later-described normal game start flag is on, and it is determined that “Bell-Bell-BAR” is aligned along the active line (described later). 24 when it is determined YES in step S133 of FIG. 24) (step S140 of FIG. 25 described later), and 1000 is stored in the RT game number counter at this time (step S138 of FIG. 25 described later). . In addition, when the game state is a general game state and a later-described normal game start flag is on, and a later-described carryover combination storage area is not 0 (when YES is determined in step S134 in FIG. 24), Similarly, when the RB gaming state is set and both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag, which will be described later, are OFF (when YES is determined in step S135 of FIG. 24 described later), the RT operating flag is also turned ON. It is updated (step S140 in FIG. 25 described later), and 1000 is stored in the RT game number counter at this time (step S138 in FIG. 25 described later). When both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off, it indicates a timing when the game is returned to the general gaming state at the start of the next game. The counter value is decremented by 1 in one game (step S125 in FIG. 23 described later), and if it is determined that the counter value is 0 or less (YES in step S126 in FIG. 23 described later). If it is determined, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF (step S127 in FIG. 23 described later). Therefore, the normal section shifts to the RT section, and after the RT section has been played for 1000 games, the normal section returns.

The normal game start flag is set to ON after the game is started until the RT operating flag is first updated to ON, and is set to OFF when the RT operating flag is first updated to ON. The If the normal game start flag is on, there is a high probability that those selected to replay as internal those selected combination.

  Whether it is a carryover section or not can be determined by the presence or absence of a carryover combination. When there is no carryover combination and the value of the RT game number counter is 0, it is a normal section.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special object” is operating, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB 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 that the RB operating flag is updated 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 times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, one medal bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high). The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating 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 a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB is established, 350 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  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.

  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. Further, the operation unit 17 is configured such that, for example, date setting or the like is performed by an operation of a game hall employee or the like.

  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. 14 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 ROM32 microcomputer 30, an internal extraction election table used for the determination of random number sampling performed each time operates the start lever 6 (start operation) (described below FIG. 9), stopping the reel in response to operation of the stop buttons A stop table group for determining the mode is stored. 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, for example, internal those selected combination, carryover combination described later, the information of such as the current game status are stored.

  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 driving 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 sampled random manner, such as internal those selected combination is determined based on, for example, an internal extraction election table stored in the ROM 32 (described later Fig. 9). Internal those selected combination (internal those selected combination data) is basically is the information for or identify or to identify aspects of the stop control, the role which can be a display combination (the acceptable useful as display combination) . Internal those selected officers, via a mode of the stop control corresponding to the inside those selected combination (stop table), if the benefits are imparted to a corresponding symbol combination and the player are associated indirectly I can say that.

  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.

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table (FIG. 6 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, the ROM 32 stores a symbol combination table (FIG. 7 described later). In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (a symbol combination corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are determined. A winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown) is associated. The symbol combination table described above is used to confirm the winning (display combination) and determine the number of payouts when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Referenced in case. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

The random number sampling extraction selection process based on the case of determining the internal those selected combination by (internal extraction election process, etc.), CPU 31 may, player stop buttons 7L, 7C, stop switches 7LS at the timing of operating the 7R, 7CS , 7RS, and a signal for controlling stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7RS and the determined stop table.

If the stop mode showing the prize winning combination that those selected (i.e. winning mode), CPU 31 performs a payout predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40 to supply a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41. 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 arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes symbol information drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and a symbol combination table to be described later, the combination of symbols arranged along each effective line can be grasped.

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

  The symbol combination table is a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and a payout for each inserted number (BET number) corresponding to the display combination. Information on the number of sheets is provided. This symbol combination table is 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.

In the case of those selected number of below 1 (Cherry), there is a case in which display combination becomes the cherry. The cherries include horn cherries and medium cherries. Whether the display combination is a square cherry or a middle cherry is related to the operation timing of the left stop button 7L. The display combination becomes the middle cherry when the so-called “bitter push” of “cherry” is performed at the position of the center line 8c.

  When “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a corner cherry. “Cherry (corner)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed at the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. According to the symbol combination table, when the inserted number is 3, four medals are paid out. However, when the display combination is a square cherry, two effective lines (top line 8b and A corner cherry display combination is established at the cross-down line 8e or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 3, eight medals are paid out.

  When “cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the middle cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out and the number of inserted coins is 3. In this case, 4 medals are paid out. “Cherry (middle)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, Ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “Bell-Bell-BAR” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is Bell BAR, and the gaming section shifts to the RT section by turning on the RT operating flag.

Referring to FIG. 8, it will be described an internal extraction election table determination table.

Internal extraction election table determining table includes an internal extraction election table (described below FIG. 9) and extracted selection information count corresponding to the playing state.

Here, the case of the normal gaming state, general internal extraction election table for gaming state (described later in FIG. 9 (1)) is selected, basically, 6 is determined as the extracted selection number (described later Fig. 18 step S51). Extraction election count is a number that the processing required to determine the internal those selected combination, specifically, the calculation of the calculation and the random number value R- upper limit U of random numbers R- lower limit L which will be described later The number of times to perform (maximum number of times). However, in the case of carryover section is extracted election number determined and 6 is updated to 4 (step S53 will be described later in FIG. 18). Further, when the normal game start flag rather than a carryover section is on, extraction election number determined and 6 is updated to 7 (step S55 will be described later in FIG. 18). Furthermore, in the case of RB gaming state, the internal extracted election table (of FIG. 9 described later (2)) is selected for the RB gaming state, 3 is determined as the extracted selection number (step S51 which will be described later in FIG. 18) . Incidentally, when the normal game start flag is turned on, the RT in-operation flag is updated to be turned on for the first time so that the RT section is set. Therefore, when the normal game start flag is turned on instead of the carryover section, it is the normal section.

Referring to FIG. 9 describes the internal extraction election table. Internal extraction election table has provided for each gaming state, the information of the numerical range expressed by the lowest and upper limits corresponding to those selected number for each insertion number. (1) in FIG. 9 shows an internal extraction election table for normal gaming state. (2) in FIG. 9 shows an internal extraction election table for RB gaming state.

In determining the equivalent channel selection number based on internal extraction election table (extract election), in descending order from the same person selection number as extraction election times determined for each gaming state, to our selection number is 0, the random number value is equivalent selection It is determined whether or not it is within a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the number. If the random number value is within the numerical range expressed by the lowest value and the upper limit value, the person selected in corresponding equivalent channel selection numbers. Further, the number of times to determine whether it is in the numerical range expressed by the lowest and upper limits corresponding to those selected number is the same as extraction election count defined within extraction election table determining table in FIG. 8 .

Incidentally, when the random number value to those selected number is zero is not in the numerical range indicated also by a lower limit and an upper limit once, those selected number is 0 (loss). Loss of internal those selected combination indicates that it did not those selected in the role associated with the interests of the player within the extraction election. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. As the symbol combination corresponding to the loss of internal those selected combination, can also be considered the symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of winning provided in advance, another arbitrary symbol combination, in the embodiment, the losing It is assumed that the symbol combination corresponding to is not provided.

Further, in descending order from those selected number, to determine whether those selected until those selected number is zero. Those selected were those selected numbers, gaming state, the insertion number, and an internal those selected combination based on the internal those selected combination determining table (FIG. 10 described later) is determined.

For example, in the general game state, when the normal game start flag is off in a game section other than the carryover section, the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 1300 when the inserted number is 3 , first, the random number R for those selected number 6 (1300) - calculating a lower limit L (1391). This calculation result is smaller than 0. Therefore, since the random number is not within the numerical range expressed by the lowest and upper limits corresponding to those selected number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number is 1300, unfair election to those selected number 6 It becomes.

Next, the random number R (1300) for those selected numbers 5 - calculating a lower limit L (1295). This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (1300) −the upper limit value U (1390) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range expressed by the lowest and upper limits corresponding to those selected number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number is 1300, those selected by those select number 5 It becomes. If the person selected number 5 becomes equivalent selection based on an internal below those selected combination determining table, BB1 corresponding to those selected number 5 is inside those selected combination.

In this way, the random number R (1300) - calculation and the random number value of the lower limit L R (1300) - the calculation of the upper limit U, by repeating to those selected number is zero, those selected numbers 4-1 each to determine whether or not those selected for. When the extracted random number is 1300, the unfair elections for those selected numbers 1-4. Therefore, when the extracted random number is 1300 those selected in this selection numbers 5, based on the internal below those selected combination determining table, BB1 is determined as an internal those selected combination.

Also, for example, in the general game state, when the normal game start flag is on in a game section other than the carryover section, and the inserted number is 3, the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 51000. in some cases, first, for those selected number 7 random number R (51000) - calculating a lower limit L (50000). This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (51000) −the upper limit value U (58192) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since random number value is within the numerical range expressed by the lowest and upper limits corresponding to those selected number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number is 51000, those selected by those select number 7 It becomes. If the person selected number 7 a person selected based on an internal below those selected combination determining table, bell BAR corresponding to those selected number 7 is inside those selected combination.

In this way, the random number R (51000) - calculated and the random number value of the lower limit L R (51000) - the calculation of the upper limit U, by repeating to those selected number is zero, those selected numbers 6-1 each to determine whether or not those selected for. When the extracted random number is 51000 becomes unfair elections for those selected numbers 1-6. Therefore, when the extracted random number is 51000 it is to those selected in this selection numbers 7, based on the internal those selected combination determining table below, the bell BAR is determined as an internal those selected combination.

Here, the normal game start flag is updated on the condition that the storage contents of the RAM 33 and the communication data are initialized at the beginning of the game when the game store is opened. If the normal game start flag is on, the internal extraction election table for the normal interval (internal extract selection table for the normal gaming state in RT operation flag is OFF) are used, inserting a medal The player is given the benefit of proceeding with the unit game without any problems. Then, the bell BAR is determined as an internal those selected combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell BAR is displayed on the pay line, the probability that the replay is determined as those selected combination is lowered. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to increase the appeal of the game at the beginning of the game when the game store is opened, and the interest of the game is improved. On the other hand, for managers of game stores, the operating rate at the beginning of the opening tends to be relatively low, but by increasing the attractiveness of the game at the beginning of the game, the advantage of increasing the operating rate can be obtained. Further, replay the relatively high probability of being determined as those selected role, since symbol combination corresponding to the bell BAR is limited until is displayed by the symbol display means, the appeal for the game the beginning of the game At the same time, you can limit the amount of profits you grant.

Referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the left reel 3L and the central reel 3C, the “bells” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, whereas in the right reel 3R, “BAR” "" Is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or more. Therefore, depending on the timing of the “eye push” by the player, by operating the right stop button 7R and stopping the right reel 3R, the symbol variation display in the right symbol display area 21R is stopped and displayed. also, it is possible to make switching to an internal extraction election table for RT section (game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is oN) is not performed. Thus, the number of unit game to be switched from the game the beginning to the inner extraction election table for RT section is performed, it can be increased or decreased by the skill of the so-called "observation push" the player. Therefore, depending on the skill of “pushing”, it is possible to continue to have an expectation that a profit of shifting to the RB gaming state can be obtained for a long time without inserting medals.

Returning to FIG. 9, the carryover section, since extraction election count is updated to 4 (step S53 will be described later in FIG. 18), there is no case to be determined by those channel selection numbers 5 and 6. Thus, the carryover section, based on the internal below those selected combination determining table, not if the bonus is determined as an internal those selected combination.

Here, an internal extraction election table for the normal gaming state in RT operation flag is off, a game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is on, a separate table. In an embodiment, when using the game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is on, when using the game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT game number counter is off in comparison, essentially narrow value ranges corresponding to those selected number 4 (i.e., low probability of those selected to replay as internal those selected combination).

In the embodiment, even when the insertion number is one (1-3), when using an internal extraction election table for the normal gaming state in RT operation flag is on, RT game number counter is turned off than when using the normal gaming state for internal extraction election table when it is configured as value ranges corresponding to those selected number 4 becomes narrow. Specifically, when using a game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is on, and those selected to replay as internal those selected combination with a probability of 1 / 7.3, RT game number counter There when using game mode for an internal extraction election table when it is off, the person selected to replay as internal those selected combination with a probability of 1 / 1.5.

As described above, the RT interval, but the probability of those selected to replay as internal those selected combination is set to be lower, usually the RT interval, game state shifts from the BB gaming state to the normal gaming state It is sometimes started and ends when BB is not established as a display combination within a certain period of time (for example, for 1000 games from the start). That is, during the period from the transition from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state until the CPU 31 counts 1000 unit games, the unit game cannot be advanced unless the medal is inserted by the player himself. If the transition to the RB gaming state is not performed before 1000 unit games are counted by the game, it is possible to advance the unit game without inserting a medal by the player himself. Can be provided. Therefore, the player can advance the unit game without consuming a large amount of medals even when the RB gaming state is not changed, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

Referring to FIG. 10, it describes the internal those selected combination determining table.

Internal those selected combination determining table includes information (data) inside those selected combination corresponding to those selection number (flag information). The flag is represented by a binary number. Internal those selected combination are shown corresponding to those selected number is information for identifying the internal those selected combination is data for each 1-byte.

In general gaming state, in the RB gaming state, if those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00000000" at 0, internal This selected combination is losing. If those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00000001" in the 1, internal This selected combination is Cherry. If those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00000010" in the 2, internal This selected combination is Bell.

If those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00000100" in the 3, internal This selected combination is watermelon. If those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00001000" in the 4, internal This selected combination is Replay.

If those selected number is an internal This selected combination is "00010000" in the 5, internal This selected combination is BB1. In the case of internal This selected combination is "00100000" This selection numbers are 6, internal This selected combination is BB2. In the case of internal This selected combination is "01000000" This selection numbers are 7, internal This selected combination is Bell BAR.

Internal Those selected combination is basically information for or identify or to identify aspects of the stop control, the role which can be a display combination (the acceptable useful as display combination). Internal those selected officers, via a mode of the stop control corresponding to the inside those selected combination (stop table), if the benefits are imparted to a corresponding symbol combination and the player are associated indirectly I can say that.

  The reel stop initial determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

The reel stop initial determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values 0 to 7 of the stop select counter. Select counter for stop basically those selected number is stored (step S84 of FIG. 20 described later).

The stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols). I have. Each stop table is basically are satisfied configured to be able to corresponding internal those selected combination.

Specifically, the stop table (not shown) is configured so that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along a predetermined display line (effective line). However, the stop table corresponding to the loss is configured such that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination cannot be arranged along a predetermined display line.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, referring to FIG. 4, when the “watermelon” with the code number “09” reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the right reel 3R, The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that “13” “cherry” is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

In an embodiment, the carryover section, both carried over bonus random number extracted role determined by the election (e.g., cherry) is becomes the inside those selected combination, never internally those selected bonus in carryover period.

"Pull" basically, the symbol stop position activated line connecting (hereinafter referred to as "effective symbol stop position"), symbol constructing the symbol combination corresponding to the internal those selected combination under conditions of maximum number of sliding symbols 4 This means that the reel that is the target of the stop control (the reel corresponding to the stop operation) is stopped so as to display (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbol”).

In the case of the second stop operation, by first stopping operation we are performed, the symbols with retractable target symbol in the second stop operation constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to the internal those selected combination is displayed in the effective symbol stop position If it is, the drawing target symbol is displayed at the effective symbol stop position in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the second stop operation connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions. That's it.

  In the case of the third stop operation, the drawing target symbols are arranged along one of the effective lines in the two symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation. (In the case of “Tempai”), displaying a drawing target symbol at an effective symbol stop position connected by the effective line is called “pulling”.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag updated to ON, a value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of times that a prize can be won, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 in FIG. 16 and the processing in step S114 in FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag includes a BB operating flag and an RB operating flag corresponding to the display combination.

  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 is updated to on until it is updated to off.

Referring to FIG. 13, the internal those selected combination, carryover combination, and storage area (storage area) of the random number will be described.

(1) in FIG. 13 shows an internal those selected combination storing area. In this internal those selected combination storing area, information within those selected combination (data) is stored in the internal those selected combination 1 storage area of one byte (memory). Within those selected combination storing area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storing area corresponding to Cherry. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon.

Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 5 (sixth bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 6 (seventh bit) is a storage area corresponding to the bell BAR. Bit 7 (eighth bit) is an unused storage area. Within those selected combination storing area, which corresponds to the bit is a 1 (winning combination) is inside those selected combination. For example, when the internal those selected combination stored in the area "00000010" is stored (when the bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal equivalent selection combination is bell.

  (2) of FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB1. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 5 (sixth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 3 (fourth bit), bit 6 (seventh bit), and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (when it is a carryover section), 1 is stored in bit 4 (fifth bit) or bit 5 (sixth bit) corresponding to BB1 or BB2 in the carryover combination storage area (carryover combination) “00010000” or “00100000” is stored in the storage area).

(3) of FIG. 13 shows a random value storage area (storage area). This random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. This random number value storing area, numerical information on the random number for extracting elections that extracted in step S6 in FIG. 14 to be described later are stored. In step S6 in FIG. 14, of 0 to 65535 as a random number for extracting elections, is one of the numerical information is extracted, the extracted numerical information is stored in the random number storage area.

  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 storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the normal game start flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 are erased (cleared). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S4, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 16 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In the process of step S4, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state is continued even after the RB gaming state is ended. In step S5, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In the process of step S5, a process such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11-13. Further, the information on the number of BETs is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (game value information storage means), for example. Here, in step S5, when a replay is established in the previous game, a BET number equivalent to the BET number in the previous game is automatically stored.

In step S6, it extracts a random number for extraction election, and then proceeds to step S7. Random number extracted by the processing of step S6 is used in internal extraction election process which will be described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 17 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, it performs an internal extraction election process which will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 described later, and then proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a reel stop initial setting process described with reference to FIG. 20 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

  In step S12, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S13. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S13, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S14 in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the number of sliding frames is determined by referring to the stop table stored in the RAM 33 in step S86 of FIG. 20 described later based on the stop operation sequence (which stop operation is) and the stop operation position. ,set. In step S17, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S16, and then proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, a signal for requesting to stop the rotation of any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to any of the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 39, and the process proceeds to step S19. Move. The motor drive circuit 39 stops the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the signal transmitted from the CPU 31. In step S19, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S20, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In this process, a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is set based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In the process of step S21, with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 7) based on the flag set in the display combination search process, the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out. In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S23, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S24, a bonus end check process described with reference to FIG. 21 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, a bonus operation check process described with reference to FIG. 22 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, RT termination processing described with reference to FIG. 23 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In step S27, RT operation processing described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 16, 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 process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. Specifically, the RB operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number and the possible winning number are stored in the RAM 33.

  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 S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, the identifier of the RB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S43, the general gaming state identifier is stored, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. Thus, in a game state monitoring process to monitor the game state based on the operation flag (RB operation flag), in step S51 will be described later in FIG. 18, the type of internal extraction election table determining table according to the playing state Information for selecting is stored in the RAM 33 (game state storage area).

Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19 will describe an internal extraction election process.

Initially, CPU 31, based on the internal extraction election table determining table (FIG. 8), determine the type and extracted election number of internal extraction election table according to the playing state (FIG. 9) (step S51), the step S52 Move. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (whether there is a carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. Here, the case where the determination in step S52 is NO is a carryover section. In step S53, changes the extracted election count to 4, it proceeds to step S56.

In step S54, it is determined whether or not the normal game start flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56. Here, when step S54 is YES, the RT operating flag has not been updated to ON after the game is started. In step S55, it changes the extracted selection number 7, and then proceeds to step S56.

In step S56, sets the same value as the extracted selection number as those selected number, it proceeds to step S57. Accordingly, in the general gaming state, “7” is set when the normal section is set and the normal game start flag is ON, and “7” is set when the normal section is set and the normal game start flag is set OFF or when the RT section is set. 6 ", in the case of RB gaming state" 3 ", when the internal of this selection state (carryover section) becomes" the 4 "is set as an equivalent channel selection numbers. At step S57, the reference to the internal extraction election table determined in step S51, obtains a lower limit value (L) based on the equivalent channel selection number and insertion number, it proceeds to step S58. In step S58, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and the process proceeds to step S59.

  In step S59, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68 in FIG. 19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S60. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

In step S60, with reference to the internal extraction election table determined in step S51, acquires the upper limit value (U) based on the equivalent channel selection number and insertion number, it proceeds to step S61. In step S61, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG.

  In step S62 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number is equal to the upper limit (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit (R ≠ U). ).

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S68. 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 S64, stores those channel selection number within extraction selection result information storage area of the RAM 33, it moves to step S65. At step S65, with reference to the internal equivalent selection combination determining table (FIG. 10), it determines the internal those selected combination based on those channel selection number, and then proceeds to step S66.

At step S66, the ANDs the internal those selected combination and bonus check data, and stores the logical sum of the carryover storage area carryover combination storing area and proceeds to a step S67. Thereby, the determined bonus is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00110000”. At step S67, the storing a logic sum of the internal those selected combination and carryover combination storing area within those selected combination storing area and proceeds to a step S68.

In step S68, 1 is subtracted the extraction election number, it proceeds to step S69. In step S69, extraction election count determines whether zero or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S70, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is six times in the general gaming state, when the base game start flag of the game mode is not a is and internal those selected state on seven times, three times in the time RB gaming state, a time inside those selected state (carryover section) it is a case of 4 times. In contrast, if the determination is NO, when the number of times that the judgment is in the ordinary gaming state than 6 times, normal game start flag of the game mode is not a it is and internal those selected state ON less than 7 times, the time RB gaming state is a case of less than three times less than the internal those selected state (carryover section) in 4 times.

At step S70, the reference to the internal equivalent selection combination determining table (FIG. 10), determines the internal those selected combination based on those channel selection number, and then proceeds to step S71. In step S71, the logical product of the internal those selected combination and bonus check data, and stores the logical sum of the carryover storage area carryover combination storing area and proceeds to a step S72. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. At step S72, the storing a logic sum of the internal those selected combination and carryover combination storing area within those selected combination storing area and proceeds to a step S9 in FIG. 14. Thus, the random number R is not belong to any numerical range of the internal extraction election table of FIG. 9, when the step S64~ step S67 is not performed, loss or carryover combination is within those selected combination storing area Will be stored.

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

First, CPU 31 is equivalent channel selection number to determine 0 or not (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S84. At step S82, the ANDs the internal those selected combination storing area of the data and the operation combination check data ( "00110000"), proceeds to step S83. In step S83, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 or not. When a result of the determination is YES (BB1, when both BB2 is not included within those selected combination) moves to step S84, the one when the NO (BB1, BB2 is contained within those selected combination ), The process proceeds to step S85.

At step S84, the stores those channel selection number select counter for stop, and then proceeds to step S86. At step S85, the then number of the data of the internal those selected combination storing area, and stores select counter for stop, and then proceeds to step S86. Specifically, data of the internal those selected combination storing area replay, to indicate BB1 or BB2 stores 4,5,6 in each case select counter for stop. In step S86, a stop table is determined based on the reel stop initial setting table, stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  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 S91). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S92. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S93, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In step S93, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S25 in FIG. Specifically, the BB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like.

  In step S94, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S95, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S98. In step S96, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S97. Specifically, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games are performed. In step S97, bonus end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG.

  In step S98, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether the number of possible winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In step S102, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S112, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. Specifically, in step S112, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S114, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the BB operation process, the BB operation flag is updated to ON, and 350 is set in the bonus end number counter. In step S115, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  The RT termination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S123, 0 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  In step S125, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S126. The RT game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times that the RT section can be continued. In step S126, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  In step S127, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 24 and 25, the RT operation process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the general gaming state identifier is stored (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the normal game start flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not “Bell-Bell-BAR” is aligned along the active line. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136 of FIG. 25, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG. 25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is OFF and the RB operating flag is OFF. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG. 25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG.

  In step S136 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the normal game start flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S137, the normal game start flag is updated to OFF.

  In step S138, 1000 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S139. By doing in this way, in the general gaming state, when the normal game start flag is on, and when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned (when “bell-bell-BAR” is aligned along the active line) ), When the normal game start flag is ON and both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are OFF, and when the RB gaming state is present, the carryover combination storage area is 0. If not, it is possible to shift to the RT section.

  In step S139, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. 14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. The process of step S140 is performed in order to shift from the section different from the RT section to the RT section.

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

In an embodiment, the first equivalent selection combination determining information (game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is ON), regardless of the size of the game value (e.g., medal or the like), a first role (e.g., replay, etc.) is configured as equal probability of those selected, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, game value (e.g., medal or the like) is large (e.g., three medals) when the first winning combination (for example, replay, etc.) may be configured as a high probability that those selected to. Thus, it is possible to increase the frequency of those selected in the first winning combination, the second role (e.g., BB1, etc. BB2) until abuts selection in the more game value (e.g., medal, etc.) A unit game (for example, one game) can be advanced without spending.

If in the embodiment, first second equivalent selection combination determining information from this selection combination determining information (game mode for an internal extraction election table when RT operation flag is ON) (RT operation flag is off condition for switching to the normal gaming state for internal extraction election table) are special game state (for example, but the unit game without switching to RB gaming state) (e.g. one game) is configured as the repeated 1000 times, It is not limited to this. For example, a unit game (for example, one game) may be repeated 2000 times without switching to a special game state (for example, RB game state).

  In the embodiment, the random number range (numerical value range) corresponding to the combination is a continuous value, but is not limited thereto. For example, the numerical range may include a plurality of values that are not continuous.

  In the embodiment, in order to briefly explain the features of the present invention, the gaming property of the gaming machine 1 is most simplified. Specifically, the types of roles set in the gaming machine 1 are Bell BAR, BB1, BB2, Replay, Watermelon, Bell, Cherry, Loss, but are not limited to this, and more roles are possible. It may be set.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set to have the first type special bonus (RB), but the second type special bonus (challenge game, CG, and / or single challenge game, SCG). In addition, it is possible to provide an accessory continuous operation device (challenge bonus, CB) for continuously operating the second type special accessory. In addition, it is possible to provide a normal bonus (single bonus, SB).

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. 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 arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. It shows an internal extraction election table determination table. It shows an internal extraction election table. It shows an internal those selected combination determining table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial 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. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. Flow chart illustrating an internal extraction election process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows RT end process. The flowchart which shows RT operation processing. The flowchart following FIG.

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3 L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7 L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
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Claims (1)

Normal sections probability of determining a first role as the sole winning combination is predetermined probability, the first of the probability of determining the role as those selected role alone ordinary period different from RT section, and provided to the player A gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state between a special gaming state having a relatively advantageous advantage regarding the gaming value, and a plurality of gaming states controlled by the gaming state transition control means. an internal extraction election table role defines a probability determined as those selected role, as an internal extraction election table corresponding to the normal interval, the first compared to the internal extraction election table corresponding to the RT period storage means for the probability of determining the role as those selected role alone stores the high internal extraction election table, counting means for counting the number of game in the RT interval, game value information storing hand stores information of game value The game value information inputted by the game value information storage means and the symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols are stored. On the condition that, in response to an operation by the player, start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game, and on the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means, above with reference to internal extraction election table gaming state transition control means is stored in said storage means corresponding to the playing state of controlling, and those selected combination determination means for determining an equivalent channel selection combination, the game started by the start command means On the condition that a command signal is output, the start control means for starting the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means, and the symbol display means by the symbol display means according to the stop operation by the player A stop instruction means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding the stopping of the dynamic display, the symbols displayed on the basis of the person selected combination being determined by the output stop command signal by the stop instruction means and the person selected combination determining means Stop control means for stopping the symbol display by means of the means, and the stop control means stops the symbol change display in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination as a result of the game is Automatic storage means for automatically storing information equivalent to the game value used for the game in the game value information storage means on the condition that it is displayed by the symbol display means, the game state transition control The means shifts the gaming state to the normal section on the condition that the gaming machine has been initialized, and the stop control means displays the variation display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units. The game state is shifted to the special game state on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of the game, and a predetermined end in the special game state On condition that the condition is satisfied, the special gaming state is terminated, the gaming state is shifted to the RT section, and the counting means counts a predetermined number of games in the RT section. A gaming machine that performs control to end an RT section and shift to the normal section.

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