JP4890965B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, rotation of each reel is started. A start switch for outputting a requested signal, a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting a stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, and A gaming machine comprising a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel. Pachi has been known that. Normally, in such a pachislot, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and a medal is paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Currently, in the mainstream pachislot machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and based on the result of this lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped. Done. That is, a winning will be established on the condition that a result relating to winning is obtained by internal lottery and that a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. Here, the type of the internal lottery result is hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”, and the means for determining the internal winning combination is hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination determining means”. Further, the bonus game is activated on the condition that an internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is obtained by an internal lottery and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing.

Recently, when an internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the reel back is performed based on the type of sound (hereinafter referred to as “game start sound”) output immediately after that and the stop operation by the player. An effect determining means for determining a lighting on / off pattern (hereinafter referred to as “lighting-off pattern”) based on the internal winning combination and a result of a predetermined lottery, a game start sound determined by the effect determining means, An effect executing means for executing a series of effects composed of lighting patterns, an effect storage means for storing the types of effects performed on the condition that an internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined, and the effect executing means. When the effect that has been executed matches the type of effect stored by the effect storage means, the so-called WIN lamp is turned on, and the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined. A gaming machine comprising: a notifying unit, a is known that to inform the player of being (e.g., see Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-135306 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the WIN lamp is lit only depending on the result of lottery, for example, a symbol that can be displayed on condition that an internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined Based on the combination (so-called reach eyes), the skilled player who can detect that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed can be activated before the WIN lamp is turned on. In many cases, a combination of symbols is displayed, and there are fewer opportunities to enjoy the lighting.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase an opportunity for a player to receive notification that an internal winning combination relating to a bonus game has been determined.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, when a second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a notification is made regardless of a predetermined lottery result. Then, it is determined.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, which will be described later) Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting the start lever 6 and an internal winning combination (for example, an internal operation described later) based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the internal operation combination determination means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing in FIG. 20 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the start operation detection means. Symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means, a stop operation Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting an operation (for example, pressing operations of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) and the internal winning combination determining means are determined. Stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing of FIG. 21 described later) that performs stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol variation means based on an internal winning combination and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means It means for performing a main control circuit 71) described below, the combination of the first symbol by symbol display unit (e.g., the "Thunder V- Thunder V- Thunder V") is displayed will be described later, payout of medals no, but the bonus game (for example, the big bonus game which will be described later) bonus game operating means for performing the operation of (for example, means for performing a BB operation during the process, which will be described later, after the The main control circuit 71), the symbol second symbol by a display unit (e.g., the combination of peach 7-red 7-red 7) described later is displayed, a predetermined number (e.g., 14 sheets below) A medal payout means (for example, hopper 40 described later) for paying out medals and a first internal winning combination (for example, described later) related to the combination of the first symbol and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. BB2) is determined based on a predetermined lottery result (for example, step S147, step S148 in FIG. 26, step S172 in FIG. 27, step S172 described later) Means for performing the process of S173, and a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the internal winning combination determining means is a second internal winning combination (for example, a special small combination described later) related to the combination of the second symbols. ) When the first internal winning combination at the same time (e.g., BB2 described later) and determines as well the internal winning combination, when determining the first internal winning combination, by the symbol display unit of the first symbol until the combination appears, the first to determine the internal winning combination includes an internal winning combination of the previous SL notification determining unit, when a combination of the second symbol is displayed by the symbol display means The symbol which is determined to be notified regardless of the result of the predetermined lottery, and the symbols constituting the first symbol combination and the symbols constituting the second symbol are different in any column of the symbol display means. a symbol, and a game machine, characterized that you have been configured not to be displayed simultaneously.

(2) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, described later) Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting the start lever 6 and an internal winning combination (for example, an internal operation described later) based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the internal operation combination determination means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing in FIG. 20 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the start operation detection means. Symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means, and a stop Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for detecting an operation (for example, pressing operations of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) and the internal winning combination determining means are determined. Stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing of FIG. 21 described later) that performs stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol variation means based on an internal winning combination and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means And a first symbol combination (for example, “Thunder V-Thunder V-Thunder V”, which will be described later) or a third symbol combination (for example, When “red 7-red 7-red 7”, which will be described later, is displayed, a medal is not paid out, but a bonus game (for example, a big bonus game described later) is activated. A combination of second game symbols (for example, peach 7-red 7-red 7 described later) by the game display device (for example, a device for performing BB operation processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the symbol display device. Is displayed, the medal payout means (for example, hopper 40 described later) for paying out a predetermined number of medals (for example, 14 described later) and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means are described above. A first internal winning combination (for example, BB2 described later) according to a combination of 1 symbols or a third internal winning combination (for example, BB1 described later) according to the third combination of symbols is included. Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify based on the result of a predetermined lottery (for example, means for performing the processing of step S147 and step S148 in FIG. 26 described later, step S172 and step S173 in FIG. Sub-control circuit 72), and when the internal winning combination determining means determines a second internal winning combination (for example, a special small combination to be described later) related to the combination of the second symbols, At the same time, a first internal winning combination (for example, BB2 described later) is also determined as an internal winning combination, and the second internal winning combination and the third internal winning combination are not simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations, When the first internal symbol combination or the third internal symbol combination is determined, the first internal symbol combination is displayed until the first symbol combination or the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. An internal winning combination is determined including the combination or the third internal winning combination, and the notification determining means, when the combination of the second symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, It is decided to notify regardless of the result, The combination of symbols 1 is composed of a combination of symbols composed of a first symbol (for example, “Thunder V” described later), and the third symbol combination is a second symbol (for example, “red” described later). 7 ”), and the second symbol combination is the third symbol in at least one column of the symbol display means, and the second symbol (for example, in the other columns). A combination of symbols which is “peach 7” described later), and in the at least one column, none of the first symbol, the second symbol and the third symbol are displayed simultaneously; and The gaming machine is configured so that the first symbol and the second symbol are not simultaneously displayed in the other column.

According to the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the stop control means is configured such that the second internal winning combination relating to the combination of the second symbols is the first internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The stop control is performed so that the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means only when it is included together with the internal symbol combination. That is, when the combination of the second symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, the player confirms that the first internal winning combination is included in the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Sometimes it can be detected. Here, the second symbol combination is a combination of symbols that can be displayed on condition that the first internal winning combination is included in the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Further, the notification determining means determines that the notification is made regardless of the result of the predetermined lottery when the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. That is, even if it is determined not to be notified based on a predetermined lottery result, it is determined to be notified when the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the first symbol combination is displayed before the notification is performed, and to increase the opportunity for the player to enjoy the notification.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase an opportunity for the player to receive notification that the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means includes the first internal winning combination.

  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 will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the front surface of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c having substantially vertical surfaces are formed. 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 portion 4, a medal slot 10 is provided which is an opening for receiving a medal as a game medium embodying game value information in the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12 for selecting the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) by pressing operation, And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided. In the embodiment, one game (that is, unit game) is basically an operation of a start lever 6 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. ”), And the process ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  The 1-BET switch 11 selects “1” as the number of inserted sheets by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET switch 12 selects “2” as the number of inserted sheets by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET switch 13 is selected as “3” as the number of inserted sheets by one pressing operation.

  When these BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are pressed, the display line is activated (details will be described later). The operation of pressing the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 and inserting the medals used for one game into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operations”. An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later).

  The credit / payout of medals to be paid out is switched by pressing operation by displaying a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination along the activated display line on the left side of the front part of the base part 4 A / P switch 14 is provided. 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 is a predetermined start lever 6 for rotating the reel by the player's operation and starting the variation of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C and 21R shown in FIG. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, respectively. On the back side of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are arranged. These stop switches detect pressing operations (that is, stop operations) of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Here, in the embodiment, the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, pressing the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C as the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R as the third stop operation is referred to as forward pressing. On the other hand, pressing the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C as the second stop operation, and the left stop button 7L as the third stop operation is called reverse pressing.

  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 information related to the bonus game (for example, the number of possible games to be described later) in a bonus game (for example, a regular bonus game to be described later). The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is achieved.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 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 is the pattern displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped (that is, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped). And the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 described later.

  The display windows 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 displays for effects. The display windows 21L, 21C and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction as display lines. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed (the activated display lines are hereinafter referred to as “valid lines”).

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R have one symbol type and other symbol types arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The operation is controlled so that the player can recognize the above. In other words, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are in a transmissive state.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and represent the window frames of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is what.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, a predetermined image (for example, INSERT 201, START 202, WIN 203, REPLAY 204) is displayed in response to a player's insertion operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area where a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting the picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23 together.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” which is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “peach 7 (design 92)”, “thunder V (design 93)”, “versus V (design 94)”, “V (design) 95) "," Cherry (symbol 96) "," Bell (symbol 97) "," Watermelon (symbol 98) "," Replay (symbol 99) ", and" BAR (symbol 100) ". A symbol row is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (that is, actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for extracting a random number value is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 36 for generating a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 for extracting a random value from the generated random number. Has been. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 may be omitted, but may be left for preliminary use.

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 17 to 23 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, in order to determine an internal winning combination, an internal lottery table that defines a numerical range to which a random number value extracted by a sampling circuit 37 serving as a random value extracting means belongs according to the internal winning combination (described later). 6) is stored. In addition, various control signals to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and a gaming state described below.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a display unit ( A bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, by outputting a driving pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor driving circuit 39 for controlling the rotational operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, and the BET lamp 17a. , 17b, 17c are connected to the CPU 31 by a lamp driving circuit 45 that controls turning on and off, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that controls display by the display unit. These drive circuits each receive a control signal output from the CPU 31 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switches 11, 2- There are a BET 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 for instructing the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in other words, the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals for instructing to stop changing the symbols in accordance with the pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal for detecting the rotation position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of payout of medals when the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a specified value. appear.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 generates random numbers generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. 1 random number value is extracted from. The random number value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33. For example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. To be referenced.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value.

  On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In other words, in the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are driven by the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R during one rotation. Since the number of times the pulse is output is 336 times, when the drive pulse is output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated. In the embodiment, there is provided a symbol counter which is incremented by “1” every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and updated to “0” based on the reset pulse. On the other hand, the reel position detection circuit 50 has a position where a symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is displayed along the center line 8c (in other words, a symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is along the center line 8c). The reset pulse is obtained at the timing displayed. Here, the symbol position is position information for specifying the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of one symbol, for example, when the symbol counter value is “1”, it corresponds to the symbol position “1”. It can be specified that the symbol is displayed along the center line 8c. That is, the symbol displayed along the center line 8c can be specified based on the value of the symbol counter. Note that the symbols displayed on the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e can be specified by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line 8c.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 20 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the input signal to be sent is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a winning is established, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  With reference to FIG. 5, an internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) and an internal lottery table determination table for determining the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and the number of inserted games, and information on the number of lotteries. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an MB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 20 to be described later) for determining the internal winning combination, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the number of sliding symbols and whether or not the bonus game is being operated.

  The number of lotteries is determined as to whether or not one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is within a predetermined range (a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to a winning number described later with reference to FIG. 6). Is the number of times.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal lottery table used in an internal lottery process (FIG. 20 to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table basically includes information (data) of a numerical range (that is, a lower limit value and an upper limit value) corresponding to the winning number for each setting. However, the RB gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later, includes information on a numerical range common to all settings. The width shown in the internal lottery table is a value obtained by adding “1” to the result of subtracting the lower limit value from the upper limit value. That is, by dividing this width by the number of random values (ie, “65536”), the probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated. Note that illustrations of setting 2 to setting 5 in the internal lottery table are omitted.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “65535” is within the numerical value range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number. Is done. If the extracted random number value is within this numerical range, the corresponding winning number is won (that is, determined). Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the determined winning number and an internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 7 described later). That is, the internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value.

  (1) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state used when the number of inserted games is 3 in the general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state used when the number of inserted games is one in the general gaming state. This general gaming state internal lottery table is also used in the MB gaming state. (3) of FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state used in the RB gaming state.

  In the internal lottery table of the embodiment, a numerical range to which a random number value for which a specific internal winning combination is determined belongs and a numerical range to which a random number value for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined overlap in whole or in part. It is prescribed as follows. That is, it is allowed to determine both a specific internal winning combination and a predetermined internal winning combination (that is, win simultaneously) based on the extracted one random number value.

  For example, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 6), the numerical value range indicated by the lower limit value and upper limit value corresponding to the winning number “2” is the lower limit value and upper limit corresponding to the winning number “12”. It is included in the numerical range indicated by the value. Therefore, the extracted random number value is “9280” to “9” when the number of inserted games is 3 in the general gaming state (except when the data of the carryover combination described later is stored in the carryover combination storage area described later). 9295 ”, the winning numbers“ 2 ”and“ 12 ”are won, and based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7 described later), both the special small combination described later and BB2 described later are determined as the internal winning combination. Is done. In other words, when a special small combination described later is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 is included in the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 7, an internal winning combination determination table for determining an internal winning combination based on the winning number will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes data of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The data of the internal winning combination is data consisting of 2 bytes, and is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination. Note that the upper 8 bits of the internal winning combination data (that is, data of the internal winning combination 1) is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area described later, and the lower 8 bits of the internal winning combination data (ie, data) , Data of the internal winning combination 2) is stored in an internal winning combination 2 storage area described later.

  In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination (name) corresponding to the data of the internal winning combination, cherry, special small combination, bell 1, bell 2, watermelon, replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, replay 4, replay 5 , MB, BB1, BB2, BB3, and loss are provided. Here, Replay 1 to Replay 5 are collectively referred to as “Replay” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1 to BB3 are collectively referred to as “BB (big bonus)”. Hereinafter, BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus”. Cherry, special small role, bell 1, bell 2, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the symbol combination table used for determining the display combination and determining the payout number corresponding to the determined display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data and payout number data corresponding to the symbol combinations. The data of the display combination is data consisting of 2 bytes, and corresponds to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination among the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line. Is provided. Note that the upper 8-bit data of the display combination data (that is, data of display combination 1) is stored in the display combination 1 storage area described later, and the lower 8-bit data of the display combination data (that is, display combination 2). Is stored in the display combination 2 storage area described later.

  In the embodiment, when a combination of symbols “CHERRY-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, “0000000100000000” is determined as the display combination data, and the cherry becomes the display combination. In the case of the number of medals, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted medals is 3, 1 medal is paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the symbol combination “peach 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the active line, “0000001,000,000” is determined as the display combination data, the special small combination becomes the display combination, and the medal is 14 Sheets are paid out.

  When the combination of symbols of “Versus V-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the active line, “0000010000000” is determined as the display combination data, Bell 2 becomes the display combination, and the number of inserted sheets is one. In this case, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted sheets is 3, the bell 2 does not serve as a display combination. When the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed along the effective line, “0000100000000000000” is determined as the display combination data, and Bell 1 becomes the display combination and the number of inserted sheets is one. 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 10 medals are paid out. When the combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the active line, “0001,000,000,000,000” is determined as the display combination data, the watermelon becomes the display combination, and six medals are paid out.

  When the symbol combination “Versus V-Thunder V-V” is displayed along the active line, “0010000000000000” is determined as the display combination data, the replay 5 becomes the display combination, and the medal automatically Thrown in (so-called replay). When the symbol combination of “V-Thunder V-V” is displayed along the active line, “01000000000000” is determined as the display combination data, and the replay 4 becomes the display combination and becomes a replay. When the symbol combination of “V-Thunder V-Thunder V” is displayed along the active line, “1000000000000000” is determined as the display combination data, and the replay 3 becomes the display combination and becomes a replay. When the symbol combination “Thunder V-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, “0000000000000001” is determined as the display combination data, and the replay 2 becomes the display combination, and the game is replayed. When the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed along the active line, “0000000000000010” is determined as the display combination data, and the replay 1 becomes the display combination, and the game is replayed.

  When the symbol combination “Thunder V-Thunder V-BAR” is displayed along the active line, “00000000000000100” is determined as the display combination data, and the MB becomes the display combination. Is activated in a state in which all small roles are included (hereinafter referred to as “middle bonus game”). When the symbol combination “Versus V-Thunder V-Thunder V” is displayed along the active line, “0000000000001000” is determined as the display combination data, BB3 becomes the display combination, and the winning probability of the small combination The operation of the state (hereinafter referred to as the “big bonus game”) in which the operation of the relatively high state (hereinafter referred to as the “regular bonus game”) is repeatedly performed is performed. When the symbol combination “Thunder V-Thunder V-Thunder V” is displayed along the active line, “00000000000010000” is determined as the display combination data, BB2 becomes the display combination, and the big bonus game is activated. Is done. When a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the active line, “00000000000001” is determined as the display combination data, BB1 becomes the display combination, and the big bonus game is activated. Is done.

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

  With reference to FIG. 9, a bonus operation time table referred to in a later-described BB operation process, a later-described MB operation process, and a later-described RB operation process will be described.

  The bonus operation time table includes information (data) of the operating flag stored in the operating flag storage area, and information (data) of values stored in the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the prize winning number counter. And. The in-operation flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state) or an operating bonus game. The in-operation flag of the embodiment includes an MB in-operation flag for identifying whether or not the MB gaming state is active (that is, whether or not the middle bonus game is operating), and whether or not the RB gaming state is in effect ( That is, there is an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the regular bonus game is operating, and a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the big bonus game is operating.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out in one big bonus game or one middle bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in one regular bonus game (that is, the number of possible games). The winable number counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining unit games (that is, the number of winable times) in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination can be displayed in one regular bonus game.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the internal winning combination storing area, the carryover combination storing area, and the operating flag storing area will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area for storing data of an internal winning combination. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a special small combination. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 2. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 1. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 5. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 4. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 3.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area for storing data of an internal winning combination. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 2. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 1. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  Here, in the internal symbol combination storing area composed of the internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, the bit corresponding to the data of the internal symbol combination is “1”. For example, when “00000010” (that is, bit 1 is “1”) is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000000” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination is a special small combination. . Note that the display combination storage area including the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area in which the data of the display combination is stored is not shown, but this display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. Has a data structure.

  (3) of FIG. 10 shows the carryover combination storage area for storing the data of the carryover combination. In the carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to MB. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 0, bit 1, bit 6, and bit 7 are unused storage areas. The carryover combination is determined when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (described later in FIG. 20) is allowed to be displayed along the active line over one or more games. Information for identifying the internal winning combination.

  For example, when BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process of FIG. 20 described later, “1” is stored in bit 4 corresponding to BB2 in the carryover combination storing area. That is, “00010000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) in FIG. 10 shows an operating flag storage area for storing operating flag data. In the operating flag storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  For example, when the BB operation time process is performed in the bonus operation check process of FIG. 23 described later, “1” is stored in bit 0 corresponding to the BB operation flag in the operation flag storage area. That is, “00000001” is stored in the operating flag storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 11, a stop table group determination table for determining a stop table group used in stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  The stop table group determination table includes information on a stop table group corresponding to an internal winning combination (that is, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area). In other words, it can be said that the stop table group is determined in the stop table group determination table according to the internal winning combination. The stop table group includes various tables used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, the stop table group includes a stop table described later.

  For example, when BB2 and replay are included in the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination data ("1111000000010011") and the data of the internal winning combination shown in the stop table group determination table are collated. As a result of the collation, a matching stop table group for BB2 + replays 3 to 5 is determined as a stop table group (step S9 in FIG. 17 described later). If the data of the internal winning combination is included in the data of the internal winning combination, and the data of the internal winning combination does not match the data of the internal winning combination shown in the stop table group determination table, the data of the internal winning combination is transferred. By dividing this data, basically, the divided data coincides with any of the internal winning combination data (internal winning combination data corresponding to the small combination) shown in the stop table group determination table. However, if the data of the internal winning combination includes the data of the carryover combination, the data of cherry, and the data of the special small combination, the data of the internal winning combination is excluded from the data of the carryover combination and the special small combination. Consider the data as cherry data. In this way, even when the internal winning combination data is included in the internal winning combination data, one of the stop table groups shown in the stop table group determination table is determined as the stop table group.

  A stop table for determining the number of sliding pieces used in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table has the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of movement of the symbol that moves (varies) until the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stop after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state of the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. In the MB gaming state, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding pieces is 1), and the maximum number of sliding pieces of the other reels (the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R) is 4.

  Here, the number of sliding pieces is first extracted from the stop table. Next, referring to the search order table (FIG. 14 described later), an appropriate number of sliding symbols (for example, the internal winning combination is not included in the internal winning combination based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table. In this case, the number of sliding symbols in which a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination is not displayed along the active line is searched, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the result of the search. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding pieces extracted from the stop table is appropriate as the number of sliding pieces.

  The stop start position is the symbol that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed (ie, the center of the symbol is the center of the symbol). The symbol position is located above the center line 8c, and the center thereof corresponds to the symbol position closest to the position of the center line 8c. That is, the value of the stop start position corresponds to the value of the symbol counter when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  In the stop table for replays 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 12, basically, when the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the stop table for replays 1 and 2, The number of sliding symbols is defined so that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the active line (cross-up line 8a). However, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 2 may be displayed along the active line (cross-up line 8a) based on the stop start position. Specifically, when the stop operation on the left reel 3L is performed at the stop start position “2”, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 is displayed along the active line (cross-up line 8a). The replay 1-2 stop table is an example of a stop table included in the replay 1-2 stop table group.

  The stop table for BB2 + replays 3 to 5 shown in FIG. 13 is basically replayed when control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed based on the stop table for BB2 + replays 3 to 5. The number of sliding symbols is defined so that a combination of symbols corresponding to 1 is displayed along the active line (cross-up line 8a). However, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of Replay 3 to Replay 5 may be displayed along the active line (cross down line 8e) based on the stop start position.

  Specifically, the stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at any of the stop start positions “13” to “17”, and the stop operation corresponding to the middle reel 3C is performed at any of the stop start positions “0” to “3”. Or when the stop operation corresponding to the right reel 3R is performed at any of the stop start positions “0” to “4”, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 is crossed down. Displayed along line 8e. The stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at any one of the stop start positions “13” to “17”, and the stop operation corresponding to the middle reel 3C is any one of the stop start positions “0” to “3” or “20”. When the stop operation corresponding to the right reel 3R is performed at any of the stop start positions “14” to “17”, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 4 is along the cross-down line 8e. Is displayed. The stop operation for the left reel 3L is performed at any of the stop start positions “0”, “1”, or “18” to “20”, and the stop operation corresponding to the middle reel 3C is performed at the stop start positions “0” to “0”. 3 ”or“ 20 ”, and the stop operation corresponding to the right reel 3R is performed at any of the stop start positions“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”, the symbol corresponding to the replay 5 Are displayed along the cross-down line 8e. The stop table for BB2 + replays 3-5 is an example of a stop table included in the stop table group for BB2 + replays 3-5.

  As described above, in the embodiment, when the internal winning combination includes BB2 and replay, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of Replay 3 to Replay 5 is displayed along the active line. It is prescribed. In other words, the embodiment adopts a configuration in which a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of Replay 3 to Replay 5 is displayed along the effective line only when the bonus combination and replay are included in the internal winning combination. is doing.

  A search order table for determining an appropriate number of sliding symbols will be described with reference to FIG.

  The search order table includes the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces extracted from the stop table and the search order for each gaming state. The search order is an order for determining which symbols can be displayed among symbols displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R within the maximum number of sliding symbols. In other words, the search order table prescribes the order in which whether or not the number of sliding frames is appropriate is searched from a predetermined numerical range (for example, the range of the maximum number of sliding frames). Yes, the search order indicates the order.

  For example, when the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is “0”, the number of sliding symbols “0” corresponding to the search order “1” and the number of sliding symbols “2” corresponding to the search order “2”. The number of sliding pieces corresponding to the search order “3” “4”, the number of sliding pieces “1” corresponding to the search order “4”, and the number of sliding pieces “3” corresponding to the search order “5”. It is determined whether or not a symbol corresponding to the number (that is, a symbol moved by the number of sliding symbols from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position) can be displayed along the center line 8c. In this way, by determining the number of sliding pieces extracted from the stop table, an appropriate number of sliding pieces can be determined.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, the image control microcomputer 81 executes the program stored in the program ROM 83 to cause disturbance. It is configured to extract numerical values.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 24 to 27 described later).

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. The work RAM 84 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  Here, the aforementioned work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 are to be backed up. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (for example, effect data described later) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is a means for temporarily storing information when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined content of the effect (for example, effect data described later). The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly controls only the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs a process for controlling the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. .

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal (that is, a command) to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is a means for temporarily storing information when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the above-described program.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and is a means for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the input signal transmitted by the volume control unit 103.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the effect table selection table for selecting (deciding) an effect table is demonstrated.

  The effect table selection table includes information for identifying the effect table according to the internal winning combination. The first effect table selection table shown in (1) of FIG. 16, the second effect table selection table shown in (2) of FIG. 16, and the third effect table selection table shown in (3) of FIG. An effect table selection table used in FIG. It should be noted that which effect table selection table is used depends on the type of the internal winning combination included in the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process described later (the effect lottery process described later).

  In the embodiment, when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the first effect table selection table is used to determine “16” corresponding to the MB and identified by “16”. A production table is selected. Then, the content of the effect is determined based on the selected effect table. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about production table selection tables other than the production table selection table shown in FIG.

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

  With reference to FIG. 17, the main flowchart by control of main CPU (namely, CPU31) is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (for example, information on the internal winning combination storing area). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S3). In this process, the operation of the bonus game is managed based on the operating flag.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S4). In this process, it is determined whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 20 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier (that is, a flag) indicating the RB gaming state in the RAM 33. Further, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the MB gaming state in the RAM 33 when the RB operating flag is off and the MB operating flag is on. If the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the general gaming state in the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S7). In this process, an internal winning combination is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table group determination table and determines a stop table group based on the internal winning combination (step S9). Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S10). Specifically, the CPU 31 updates all three later-described effective stop button flags corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R to ON. Thereby, the pressing operation of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is validated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S11). In this process, control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S12). That is, in this process, display combination data and medal payout number data are determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S12. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process for paying out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S12 (that is, a payout number counter described later) (step S14). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S15). Specifically, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the CPU 31 subtracts the value of the counter according to the number of medals paid out.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on (step S16). At this time, if the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S17). In this process, control is performed so that the bonus game ends when the bonus game end condition is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S18. On the other hand, when the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag are off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S18.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, control is performed so as to start the bonus game when the bonus game start condition is satisfied. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2.

  The bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S21). At this time, if the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S22. On the other hand, if the BB operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 in FIG.

  In step S22, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on. At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 of FIG. On the other hand, if the RB operating flag is off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S23). Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table (FIG. 9), updates the RB operating flag to ON, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and stores “8” in the possible gaming number counter. 12 "is stored. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S4 in FIG.

  In this way, when the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to on when the RB gaming state ends, and performs processing so that the RB gaming state starts again. . That is, after the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the medal acceptance / start check process for detecting the insertion operation and the start operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S32), and then performs a process of step S35. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. The automatic insertion counter is a counter for counting the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34) and performs the process of step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, if it is determined that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36. On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal has not passed, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S41.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value. The maximum value of the inserted number counter is set according to the operating flag. However, the maximum value of the inserted number counter in the embodiment is when the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is on. Is “1”, otherwise it is “3”. At this time, when the insertion number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S40. On the other hand, when the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S37.

  In step S37, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S38). In an embodiment, each activated display line is identified based on a value stored in the activated line counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command (that is, transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72) (step S39), and performs the process of step S41.

  In step S40, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter, and then performs the process of step S41. The credit counter is a counter for counting the number of medals that have been credited.

  In step S41, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch. Specifically, when there is an input from the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (that is, when the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are pressed), the type of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are turned on. Based on the value of the sheet counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum number of inserted sheets for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid, the value to be added to the value of the inserted sheet counter is calculated, and the value of the inserted sheet counter Update. In this case, the CPU 31 may perform the processes of step S38 and step S39. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or “3” (step S42). At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S43. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is neither “1” nor “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

  In step S43, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S44), and then performs a process of step S5 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

  With reference to FIG. 20, an internal lottery process for determining an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S51). Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the inserted number is 3, the internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 6) for the general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, “13” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the general gaming state and the inserted number is one, the internal lottery table for general gaming state ((2) in FIG. 6) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and the number of lotteries is “10”. Is determined. In the case of the MB gaming state, the internal lottery table ((2) in FIG. 6) for the general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state ((3) in FIG. 6) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the identifier of BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S52). Specifically, it is determined whether “1” is stored in bits 2 to 5 corresponding to BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB in the carryover combination storage area. At this time, if “1” is stored in any one of bits 2 to 5, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S53. On the other hand, if “0” is stored in all of bits 2 to 5, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S 55.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1”. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not “1”, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “9” (step S54), and then performs the process of step S55.

  In step S55, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number. That is, the CPU 31 sets a winning number in a register that the CPU 31 has. Subsequently, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the upper limit value and the lower limit value according to the winning number and the setting (step S56). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S57). At this time, if the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S58. On the other hand, if the random number value is not greater than the lower limit value and less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S63.

  In step S58, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1”. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S61. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59.

  In step S59, the CPU 31 determines whether the winning number is “1” or “2”. At this time, if the winning number is “1” or “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S61. On the other hand, if the winning number is neither “1” nor “2”, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the winning number (step S60), and then performs the process of step S61.

  In step S61, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number. That is, by performing the processing of step S58 to step S60, when the inserted number is “3”, the winning number may not be “3”. Therefore, when the inserted number is “3”. Does not include Bell 2 in the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the determined internal winning combination (that is, data of the internal winning combination) in the internal winning combination storing area (step S62), and performs the process of step S63.

  In step S63, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S64). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

  In step S65, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination data stored in the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storage area. That is, in step S65, the logical winning combination data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination data stored in the carryover winning combination storage area are stored in the internal winning combination storing area. When there is a combination, processing is performed so that “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the carryover combination in the internal winning combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S66). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 updates bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area to ON (step S67), and then the processing of step S8 in FIG. I do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S8 in FIG.

  As described above, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs to the numerical value range defined by the internal lottery table as the storage means. The internal winning combination is determined based on Accordingly, the internal symbol combination determining means for determining the internal symbol combination is a unit that includes the main control circuit 71 that performs the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 21, a reel stop control process for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the timing of an internal winning combination or a stop operation by a player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed. (Step S71). At this time, when the effective stop switch is turned on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when the effective stop switch is not turned on, the CPU 31 performs the determination in step S71 again.

  In step S72, the CPU 31 invalidates the corresponding stop switch. That is, the CPU 31 updates the corresponding effective stop button flag to off. As a result, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once performed is invalid thereafter. Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, and three are provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 extracts the number of sliding symbols from the stop table based on the type of symbol counter and stop switch (step S73). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S74). The number of checks is the number of times for searching the symbol position corresponding to the symbol with the highest so-called pull-in priority from symbol positions allowed as symbol positions when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S75). At this time, if the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S76. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S78.

  In step S76, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop switch is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed. At this time, if it is determined that the left stop switch is turned on, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to “2” (step S77), and then performs the process of step S78. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the left stop switch is turned on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S78.

  In step S78, the CPU 31 searches for the appropriate number of sliding pieces having the highest search order based on the search order table. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S79). Subsequently, the control of the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S80). The stop control position represents the position of the symbol displayed on the center line 8c when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R where the stop operation has been performed stop. That is, after performing the process of step S79, the CPU 31 waits in this process until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for which the stop operation has been performed stops, and performs the process of the next step S81.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S81). By transmitting this reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image in the effect display area 23 based on the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a valid stop switch (step S82). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three effective stop button flags is on. At this time, if any of the three effective stop button flags is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the determination in step S71. On the other hand, if all of the three valid stop button flags are off, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S12 of FIG.

  Thus, in the reel stop control process, the CPU 31 performs control (so-called stop control) for stopping the variation of the symbol. Therefore, the stop control means for controlling the fluctuation of the symbol is a means including the main control circuit 71 for performing the reel stop control process.

  With reference to FIG. 22, a bonus end check process for ending a bonus game when a bonus game end condition is satisfied will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S93. On the other hand, when the RB operation flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the operation of the middle bonus game. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S95. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved. At this time, if it is determined that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S94. On the other hand, when it is determined that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S99.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. In other words, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the operation of the big bonus game. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S95. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S97.

  In step S95, the CPU 31 performs BB end time processing or MB end time processing. In the BB end time process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter. In the MB end process, the CPU 31 clears the MB operating flag and the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S96). By transmitting this bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image in the effect display area 23 based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S97, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible winning number is “0”, that is, whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” (step S98). At this time, if the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S101. On the other hand, if the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S99.

  In step S99, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number is “0”, that is, whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S100). At this time, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S101. On the other hand, when the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S18 of FIG.

  In step S101, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter.

  With reference to FIG. 23, a bonus operation check process for operating a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3 (step S111). At this time, if the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 9) (step S112), and then the process of step S115. I do. In the BB operation process, the CPU 31 updates the BB operation flag to ON with reference to the bonus operation table (FIG. 9) and stores “345” as the value of the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, if the display combination is not any of BB1, BB2, and BB3, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB. At this time, if the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 9) (step S114), and then performs processing of step S115. In the MB operation process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation table (FIG. 9), updates the MB operation flag to ON, and stores “250” as the value of the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S115, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area ((3) in FIG. 10). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S116). By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image in the effect display area 23 based on the start of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 in FIG.

  In step S117, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is replay 1 to replay 5. At this time, if the display combination is Replay 1 to Replay 5, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S118), and then performs the process of step S2 of FIG. On the other hand, if the display combination is not Replay 1 to Replay 5, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  As described above, in the bonus operation check process, when the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, that is, when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the operation of the big bonus game starts. To do. When the display combination is determined to be MB, that is, when the symbol combination corresponding to MB is displayed along the active line, the middle bonus game is activated.

  With reference to FIG. 24, a main board communication task for the sub CPU (that is, the image control microcomputer 81) to perform a predetermined series of processing in response to receiving a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 receives a command (step S121). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts the type of command (step S122). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S123). At this time, when a command different from the previous one is received, the image control microcomputer 81 stores a message (for example, information on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71) in the message queue (step S124), and again, The process of step S121 is performed. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S121 again.

  With reference to FIG. 25, an effect registration task for registering data for performing an effect according to a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 takes out a message from the message queue (step S131). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is a message (step S132). At this time, if there is a message, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S133. On the other hand, if there is no message, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S135.

  In step S133, the image control microcomputer 81 copies game information from the message. For example, the image control microcomputer 81 copies display combination data from a display combination command to a predetermined storage area. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S134). In this process, in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, effect data related to the effect is determined. The effect data relates to the image data that can identify the effect mode in the effect display area 23, the light source data that can identify the effect mode in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the effect produced by the speakers 9L and 9R. It is composed of sound source data for generating sound effects (sound sources).

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 registers animation data (step S135). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 can display an image related to the effect in the effect display area 23 by registering animation data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 registers LED data and sound data (step S136). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 can output sound related to the effect from the speakers 9L and 9R by registering sound data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S131.

  That is, the sub control circuit 72 stores a message in a storage area called a queue, and performs processing on the message stored in the queue in each task. In this way, the main control circuit 71 can realize a configuration for transmitting a command without considering the convenience of the sub-control circuit 72.

  With reference to FIG. 26, an effect content determination process for performing an effect according to a command from the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a start command is being received (step S141). At this time, when the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S142), and then performs the process of step S135 of FIG. Do. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S143.

  In step S143, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive a reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 advances the presentation based on the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. (step S144), and next, in step S135 of FIG. Process. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S145.

  In step S145, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination command is being received. At this time, when the display combination command is being received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S146. On the other hand, when the display combination command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S150.

  In step S146, the image control microcomputer 81 advances the presentation based on the display combination. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the bonus confirmed effect request flag is on (step S147). The bonus finalized effect request flag is a flag for identifying whether or not to perform an effect that definitely informs that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination (ie, an effect related to WIN screen effect data). . At this time, if the bonus confirmed effect request flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S149. On the other hand, if the bonus confirmed effect request flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S148.

  In step S148, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special combination, Replay 3, Replay 4, or Replay 5 is included in the display combination. At this time, when the special combination, Replay 3, Replay 4, or Replay 5 is included in the display combination, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S149. On the other hand, when none of the special small combination, replay 3, replay 4, and replay 5 is included in the display combination, the process of step S135 in FIG. 25 is performed next.

  In step S149, the image control microcomputer 81 sets WIN screen effect data, and then performs the process of step S135 of FIG.

  As described above, in steps S147 to S149, the image control microcomputer 81 is in the case where the bonus fixed effect request flag is off (that is, in the case where it is determined not to be notified based on the result of a predetermined lottery described later). However, if a combination of symbols (a kind of reach) corresponding to a predetermined internal winning combination (ie, special small combination, replay 3 to replay 5) is displayed, the internal winning combination includes a bonus. Is determined to be notified. In other words, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is displayed, the image control microcomputer 81 determines to notify regardless of the result of the predetermined lottery described later. Therefore, according to the processing from step S147 to step S149, even if the player senses this symbol combination, when the symbol combination appears, it is notified that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed before this notification is performed. That is, the opportunity for the player to enjoy the notification can be increased.

  In step S150, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether a bonus start command is received. At this time, when it is time to receive a bonus start command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S151. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S153.

  In step S151, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data according to the type of bonus game. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the BB gaming state (sub) or the MB gaming state (sub) according to the type of bonus game (step S152). Specifically, when the display combination is BB, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the BB gaming state (sub), and when the display combination is MB, the image control microcomputer 81 The gaming state to be managed is changed to the MB gaming state (sub). Note that the gaming states managed by the image control microcomputer 81 include a general gaming state (sub), an internal winning state (sub), a BB gaming state (sub), and an MB gaming state (sub).

  In step S153, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus end command. At this time, when it is time to receive a bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S154. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 advances the effect based on the number of inserted sheets (step S156), and then performs the process of step S135 of FIG.

  In step S154, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data for the end of the bonus game. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the general gaming state (sub) (step S155), and then performs the process of step S135 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the effect lottery process for determining the effect data related to the effect performed in response to reception of the start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by itself is the BB gaming state (sub) (step S161). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the player is the BB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 selects the effect table for BB operation (step S175), and then performs the process of step S176. Do. On the other hand, when the gaming state managed by itself is not the BB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S162.

  In step S162, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by itself is the MB gaming state (sub). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the player is the MB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 selects the MB operating effect table (step S174), and then performs the process of step S176. Do. On the other hand, when the gaming state managed by the player is not the MB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S163.

  In step S163, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the image controlling microcomputer 81 is an internal winning state (sub). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the player is the internal winning state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S170. On the other hand, when the gaming state managed by the player is not the internal winning state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S164.

  In step S164, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S165. On the other hand, if none of BB1, BB2, BB3, and MB is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S167.

  In step S165, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the internal winning state (sub). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not other bits are turned on, that is, whether or not any of the bits corresponding to other than BB and MB in the internal winning combination storing area is turned on (step). S166). At this time, if the other bits are ON, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S168. On the other hand, if the other bits are off, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S167.

  In step S167, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the first effect table selection table and selects an effect table based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S176.

  In step S168, the image control microcomputer 81 masks the bits of BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the second effect table selection table and selects an effect table based on the internal winning combination (step S169). In other words, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the second effect table selection table and selects the effect table based on the internal winning combination data obtained by dividing the data corresponding to BB and MB from the received internal winning combination data. To do. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S172.

  In step S170, the image control microcomputer 81 masks the bits of BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the third effect table selection table and selects an effect table based on the internal winning combination (step S171). In other words, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the third effect table selection table, and selects the effect table based on the internal winning combination data obtained by dividing the data corresponding to BB and MB from the received internal winning combination data. To do. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S172.

  In step S172, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the 1/15 lottery is won. At this time, when the 1/15 lottery is won, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the bonus confirmed effect request flag to ON (step S173), and then performs the process of step S176. On the other hand, if the 1/15 lottery is not won, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S176. The 1/15 lottery is a lottery to win with a probability of 1/15.

  In step S176, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the contents of the effect based on the selected effect table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data related to the contents of the effect determined in step S176 (step S177). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S135 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the effect display area 23 used for notifying that the internal winning combination includes a bonus will be described. FIG. 28 shows a display example of the effect display area 23 when the effect data for the WIN screen is set.

  The effect display area 23 wins a predetermined lottery (ie, 1/15 lottery) for determining whether or not to notify that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination or a predetermined internal winning combination. A combination of symbols related to a combination (that is, a combination of symbols related to a special small combination, Replay 3, Replay 4, or Replay 5 that can be displayed only when a bonus is included in the internal winning combination) along the active line WIN 203 is highlighted and displayed on the occasion of being displayed.

  When WIN 203 is emphasized, it appears that WIN 203 is lit, so that the player can easily grasp that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination. In addition, since the WIN 203 is displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R in which the combination of symbols that the player pays most attention is displayed, the frequency at which the player misses the lighting of the WIN 203 can be reduced. Note that the WIN 203 is not emphasized when the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the active line (for example, when the image control microcomputer 81 receives a bonus start command). For the player, WIN 203 appears to be turned off.

  Here, INSERT 201 is emphasized when the input operation is permitted. START 202 is highlighted when the start operation is permitted. The REPLAY 204 is emphasized when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line. However, when WIN 203 is highlighted, they are not highlighted as shown in FIG. 28 (they appear to be off for the player). As described above, when the WIN 203 is emphasized, the WIN 203 becomes clear.

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

  In the embodiment, the WIN 203 displayed in the effect display area 23 is provided on the right side of the display window 21R, but is not limited thereto. Since the WIN 203 is an image (video) displayed in the effect display area 23, for example, a configuration in which the player operates the operation unit 17 to display the WIN 203 at a position desired by the player may be employed. . In other words, it is possible to adopt a configuration that allows display at an arbitrary position in the effect display area 23. At this time, it is preferable that one image can be selected from a plurality of types of images (that is, image data) based on a signal from the operation unit 17. In this way, the player can adopt an image that is particularly interesting in place of the WIN 203 at the desired position, so that the player can further attract the player's interest in the image, A sense of familiarity with gaming machines can be given. As a result, the player pays attention to the image he / she has selected, so the frequency at which the player misses lighting of the image can be reduced.

  The embodiment is configured to notify that a bonus is included in an internal winning combination when a combination of symbols associated with profits (medal payout or replay) is displayed. It is not limited to. For example, you may employ | adopt the structure which alert | reports that the bonus is contained in an internal winning combination triggered by displaying the combination of the symbol which profit is not matched. By doing in this way, since notification can be performed corresponding to a variety of symbol combinations (so-called reach eyes), there are cases where the player can have more opportunities to enjoy this notification.

  In the embodiment, the predetermined lottery for determining whether or not to notify that a bonus is included in the internal winning combination is performed in response to the start operation, and is won with a probability of 1/15. It is not limited to. For example, the predetermined lottery may be performed with a stop operation as a trigger, and the probability of winning according to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop operation may be changed. At this time, when the number of sliding symbols is 0, it is preferable to define that the probability of winning is the highest, and to specify that the probability of winning becomes lower as the number of sliding symbols increases. . By doing this, the above-mentioned notification is obtained by detecting the reach that will indicate that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination and displaying the combination of symbols related to the bonus along the active line. Even an experienced player who has few opportunities to enjoy the game may have more opportunities to receive the notification based on the skill of the stop operation.

  In the embodiment, the stop table group employs a configuration determined based on an internal winning combination, but is not limited thereto. For example, the stop table group may include a forward push stop table group and a reverse push stop table group, and may be determined according to the order of the internal winning combination and the stop operation. Specifically, the forward push stop table group includes a stop table for the left reel 3L and a control change for changing the stop table for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R based on the stop mode of the left reel 3L. And a stop table for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The stop table group for reverse pressing includes stop tables for the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to realize various combinations of symbols (so-called stop appearance) according to the player's stop operation.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. 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 an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the storage area of an internal winning combination and a carryover combination. The figure which shows a stop table group determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a search order table. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows an effect table selection table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. 7 is a flowchart showing bonus operation monitoring processing. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production | presentation display area 23. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns ;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
When the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, there is no medal payout, but bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game;
When the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a medal payout means for paying out a predetermined number of medals;
Based on the result of a predetermined lottery, whether or not to notify that the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means includes the first internal winning combination relating to the first symbol combination is included. Notification determining means for determining,
The internal winning combination determining means determines the first internal winning combination as an internal winning combination at the same time when determining the second internal winning combination related to the combination of the second symbols . When the internal symbol combination is determined, the internal symbol combination including the first internal symbol combination is determined until the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the symbol display means ,
The notification determining means determines to notify regardless of the result of the predetermined lottery when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means .
The symbol constituting the first symbol combination and the symbol constituting the second symbol combination are different symbols in any column of the symbol display means, and are not displayed simultaneously. A gaming machine characterized by that. A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on detection of a starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
When the first symbol combination or the third symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, there is no medal payout, but bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game;
When the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a medal payout means for paying out a predetermined number of medals;
The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means includes the first internal winning combination relating to the first symbol combination or the third internal winning combination relating to the third symbol combination. Notification determining means for determining whether to notify this based on the result of a predetermined lottery,
The internal winning combination determining means, when determining the second internal winning combination related to the second symbol combination, simultaneously determines the first internal winning combination as an internal winning combination, and the second internal winning combination The internal winning combination and the third internal winning combination are not determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, and when the first internal winning combination or the third internal winning combination is determined, the symbol display means causes the first winning combination. Until the symbol combination or the third symbol combination is displayed, determine the internal symbol combination including the first internal symbol combination or the third internal symbol combination,
The notification determining means determines to notify regardless of the result of the predetermined lottery when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means.
The first symbol combination is composed of a symbol combination composed of a first symbol, the third symbol combination is composed of a symbol symbol composed of a second symbol, and the second symbol combination The combination is composed of a combination of symbols that is the third symbol in at least one column of the symbol display means and the second symbol in the other columns,
In the at least one column, none of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are displayed at the same time, and in the other column, the first symbol and the second symbol are not displayed. The gaming machine is configured so that the symbols of the same are not displayed at the same time .

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