JP4897385B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation") and a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") is detected according to the type of reel And a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, a plurality of corresponding stepping motors corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, each of which transmits a driving force to each reel, and the start Based on the signals output by the switch and the stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and a rotation unit including a control unit that rotates and stops each reel. Tricks machine is known.

  Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The current mainstream in such a spinning machine is that when a start operation by a player is detected, a random number is used for lottery, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is determined by the player. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing at which the stop operation is detected. For example, an internal lottery table that defines a plurality of numerical ranges according to the internal winning combination is provided, and a range of numerical values to which a random value extracted at the timing when a start operation by a player is detected is searched, and the result is Based on this, an internal winning combination is determined. As a result of lottery using such a random number, when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined, a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed so that a stop operation is detected. However, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops.

In addition, in the above-mentioned spinning-reel game machine, when the combination of specific symbols is displayed for the purpose of maintaining the soundness of the game, etc., the same number of medals as the one inserted this time will be automatically The mainstream is the one that operates the replay that is thrown in automatically. Recently, an internal lottery table having a relatively large numerical range for determining an internal symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) related to the specific symbol combination is provided, and this internal lottery table is selected. There has been proposed a rotating type gaming machine that operates in a state in which an internal winning combination is determined (referred to as “replay time”) (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this rotating type gaming machine, since replay is determined with a relatively high probability, the opportunity for re-playing operations increases, so the consumption of medals to be thrown into the gaming machine is reduced. It is possible to suppress as much as possible, which is advantageous for the player.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313 JP 2002-315867 A

  However, the above-described conventional spinning-type game machine has a configuration in which the RT operation is ended by performing a prescribed number of games after the bonus game operation which is relatively advantageous to the player is ended. . In other words, the timing at which the RT operation starts and the period during which the operation continues are uniform, and the RT operation pattern is monotonous. There was a problem of inviting a decline.

  In view of the above, the present invention has an object to provide a swivel-type gaming machine capable of preventing a player from having a monotonous expectation regarding a gaming machine that operates a replay time. To do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a spinning-reel type gaming machine includes a plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a plurality of reels. Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and start operation detection means for detecting a start operation (for example, start switch 6S described later, described later) CPU 31, medal insertion / start check processing described later), and internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Processing) and reel rotating means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, CPU 31 described later, reel control processing described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels. Stop operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later, a CPU 31 described later, a reel stop control process described later) that detects a stop operation corresponding to each reel, and the stop operation detection means detect the stop operation. When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the reel stop means (for example, CPU 31 described later, reel stop control process described later) and the symbol display means, the replay of the corresponding reel is displayed. A re-game actuating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a medal insertion / start check process described later) and a first symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to a plum described later) are displayed by the symbol display means. Then, the probability that the internal winning combination (for example, replay described later) related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. First replay time operating means (for example, CPU 31 described later, replay time operation check processing described later) for operating a relatively high first replay time (for example, RT 1 described later) and the symbol display means When a symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherry to be described later) is displayed, the probability that the internal symbol combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining means is the first winning combination. A second replay time operating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a replay time operation check process described later) for operating a second replay time (for example, RT2 described later) lower than the replay time, and a relative to the player Bonus game operating means for operating an advantageous bonus game (for example, CPU 31 described later, bonus operation check processing described later) And a bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game performed by the bonus game operating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus end checking process described later) and the bonus game operating means When an internal winning combination (for example, cherry to be described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means while the operation is performed, a plurality of predetermined numerical values (for example, described later) are determined. Numerical value determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a bonus game effect determination described later) for determining any one of “0”, “1”, “2”, etc.) defined as the number of navigation effects Processing) and numerical value storage means for storing numerical values determined by the numerical value determination means (for example, a navigation effect frequency count of the SDRAM 83 described later). Numbers defining printer, described later sub CPU 81, a bonus game effect determination processing) described later, and a probability that a plurality of numbers and the respective numerical values defined in advance is determined (e.g., lower and upper limits to be described later) Numerical lottery table storage means (for example, control ROM 82 described later) for storing a plurality of types of lottery tables and a numerical lottery for determining any of the plurality of types of numerical lottery tables stored by the numerical lottery table storage means. Table determining means (for example, a later-described sub CPU 81, and later-described bonus game effect determining process), and the second symbol combination is a combination of a plurality of predetermined symbols (for example, a red to be described later). A combination of symbols relating to cherry, a combination of symbols relating to green cherry, which will be described later, and a combination of symbols relating to black cherry, which will be described later). When the symbol display means displays any of the plurality of predetermined symbol combinations as the second symbol combination by the symbol display means, the second time replay time is activated. The internal winning combination determining means performs any of internal winning combinations (for example, a red cherry described later, a green cherry described later, and a black cherry described later) associated with each of a plurality of predetermined combinations of symbols. One or more can be determined, and the numerical lottery table determining means determines the number determined by the internal winning combination determining means from among the internal winning combinations related to the predetermined combinations of the plurality of types of symbols. Based on (for example, the number of cherry wins to be described later), any one of the plurality of types of numerical lottery tables stored by the numerical lottery table storage means is determined, The numerical value determining means determines one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values based on the numerical value lottery table determined by the numerical value lottery table determining means, and the bonus game ending means ends the operation of the bonus game. after being, the internal winning combination according to the combination of the second symbol by the internal winning combination determination means is determined, based on the value stored by the numerical storage means, a combination of the second symbol As the effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later, a sub CPU 81 described later, a normal effect determination process described later) for performing an effect of notifying the player of the types of combinations of the plurality of predetermined symbols. ).

  According to this spinning machine, when the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the probability that an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) relating to the specific symbol combination is relatively determined. While the high first replay time is activated, when the second symbol combination is displayed, the second replay time is activated such that the probability that the replay is determined is lower than the first replay time. I made it. Therefore, since the operation of a plurality of types of replay times with different conditions for starting the operation and the degree of advantage for the player is performed, the player can have an ups and downs in expectation. , Can improve the interest.

  Further, when the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined during the operation of the bonus game, one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined, and this is stored as numerical value storage means. It was made to store by. When the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined after the operation of the bonus game is ended, based on the numerical value stored by the numerical value storing means, the fact is notified to the player. An effect to notify is executed.

  Therefore, when the bonus game is activated, the player knows that the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined after the activation based on the numerical value updated during the operation. Since the player can perform the stop operation at a timing that avoids the combination of the second symbols being displayed by the symbol display means, the player can perform the second disadvantage that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to avoid the operation of the replay time. As a result, it is possible to urge the player to operate the first replay time that is relatively advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, depending on whether or not the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined during the operation of the bonus game, the determination of the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the second replay time is notified after the operation of the bonus game is ended. Since it is determined whether or not to be played, it is possible to increase the appeal of the player in a bonus game that tends to be monotonous, and to improve the interest.

A plurality of types of symbol combinations are determined in advance as the second symbol combination, and the effect execution means notifies the type of the internal symbol combination related to the second symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit. You may make it perform the production to perform. As a result, the player can know the determined type of the internal winning combination, so that it is possible to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the display of the corresponding symbol combination is avoided.
Further, when any one of a plurality of symbol combinations predetermined as the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the second replay time is activated to determine the internal winning combination. The means is configured to be able to determine any one or a plurality of internal winning combinations relating to each of the predetermined combinations of the plurality of types of symbols. Then, based on the number determined by the internal winning combination determining means from the internal winning combinations associated with each of the predetermined combinations of symbols (hereinafter referred to as the winning number), Is determined, and based on this, any one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined.
That is, during the operation of the bonus game, a numerical lottery text determined according to the number of wins.
Since the numerical value is determined based on the table, it is determined according to the winning number.
It is possible to vary the types of numerical values and the probabilities thereof. Therefore, expectation that player has
The feeling can be raised and lowered, and the interest can be improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the number lottery table is the maximum number of the combinations of the plurality of types of symbols predetermined as the second symbol combinations by the internal winning combination determining means. Is determined as an internal winning combination, a numerical value other than 0 is defined as a plurality of predetermined numerical values, and the plurality of predetermined types as the combination of the second symbols by the internal winning combination determining means When a combination of symbols is not determined as an internal winning combination and when a number less than the maximum number of the predetermined combinations of symbols is determined as an internal winning combination, a numerical value including 0 is determined in advance. It is characterized by being defined as a plurality of numerical values .

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, the first replay time and the second replay time which are different in the degree of advantage for the player are operated, and after the operation of the bonus game is ended, the second When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the replay time is determined, based on the numerical value determined during the operation of the bonus game, an effect to notify the player to that effect is executed Since it did in this way, the expectation which a player has can be made up and down, and the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) assigned to one symbol are provided on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In each of these areas, red 7, blue 7, Each pattern of starburd, plum, red cherry, green cherry, black cherry, replay, or green blank is arranged (see FIG. 4 described later). Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are reels. It fluctuates with the rotation of.

  At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is configured by vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can transmit symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the operations of rotating and stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols can be visually recognized. Further, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, an image related to the game is displayed, and the effect is executed. In addition, it is also possible to display a predetermined image by using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and the effect display area 23 to execute the effect.

  In addition, in each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, a single symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the display area, so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel. (In other words, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R display a part of the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. This is an example of the symbol display means to be used, and hereinafter referred to as “display window”). In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines (also referred to as combinations of predetermined areas) that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower areas are formed. Basically, the profit to be given to the player is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed by the line.

  Specifically, five lines, that is, a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, and a cross-down line 8e are provided as the lines. The center line 8c is formed by combining middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is formed by combining the upper regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is formed by combining lower regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a combination of the lower display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a combination of the upper display area of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the lower display window 4R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, a medal is inserted based on the medal being thrown into the medal slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8 a to 8 e are activated. (The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as the activated line). The activated line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the provision of profits described later is displayed. In the present embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to coins, game balls or tokens. Further, in the center of the pedestal portion 10, a 7-segment LED is provided, and the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “the number of payouts”). Etc.) is displayed.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits (Credit) or medal discharges (Pay) is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”. The case where the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 7L is referred to as “forward press”, and the case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 7C is referred to as “middle press”. The case where the operation is performed on the right stop button 7R is referred to as “reverse pressing”.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is turned on in a lighting pattern according to the game situation, and an effect related to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects and music according to the game situation to produce effects related to the game. Although not shown, the cabinet 1a includes a power button for turning on the gaming machine 1, a setting change button for starting a setting value change described later, and a plurality of predetermined numbers. A reset button for determining one of the set values is provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 15 to 25 described later), various tables such as a symbol combination table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 11 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 12 and 13 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 2, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, there are an information display unit 18, a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts and the number of credits) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel corresponding to one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each symbol in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined for each symbol arranged on the surface of the reel. A reel described later is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index. That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and as a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached.

  In addition, the ROM 32 stores a symbol arrangement table that represents the configuration of symbols (see FIG. 2) arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above. “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbol adjacent thereto, and the like can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol counter. However, the center line 8c is applied as the predetermined position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, the top line 8b (more strictly speaking, the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8d (more strictly, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned in the center of the lower region in the vertical direction).

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6 and outputs a signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S are a player's pressing operation (ie, a closing operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. And a signal requesting addition of the corresponding inserted number is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects a medal thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs a signal requesting addition of one inserted number to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for requesting medal discharge or credit switching to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting change switch 19 </ b> S detects an operation of the administrator with respect to the setting change button, and outputs a signal requesting change of the setting value to the microcomputer 30. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an administrator's operation on the reset button and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, it is data relating to the profits of the player and the amusement store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. The higher the probability of winning an internal winning combination related to the provision of profit, the more chance that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, six setting values “1” to “6” are provided, and one of these is set in the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S. Is stored (stored) in the set value storage area. Note that, for example, two values of “1” and “6” may be applied as predetermined numerical values as setting values, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control, whereas the sub control circuit 72 relates to video, sound, light, or a game combining these. This is to control the production. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp (see FIG. 1) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (for example, see FIGS. 26 to 32 described later). Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effect (such as an effect identifier, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect Drawing control tasks and the like.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing a table related to the determination of the contents of the effect (for example, FIG. 14 described later), animation data such as character object data (for example, videos shown in FIGS. 33 to 37 described later). A drawing control data storage area for storing (data for display), an audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects, an LED control data storage area for storing light lighting patterns, and the like. . The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 stores various types of information such as a gaming state to be described later.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and light is output based on the signal and power output from the sub CPU 81.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R as data. As the types of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, red 7, blue 7, starburst, plum, red cherry, green cherry, black cherry, replay, or green blank are defined. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above. “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, it is possible to specify a symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol adjacent thereto.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the gaming state are defined. In the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 27. In a later-described regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 23.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned according to each winning number (that is, a range of numerical values that are greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value) are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a range of a plurality of numerical values defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination to be described later.

  In the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” belongs to the numerical range of each winning number. The aforementioned number of lotteries indicates the number of times this determination is performed. As a result of the determination for the number of times of lottery, when it is stored in the random value storage area but belongs to any numerical value range, the corresponding winning number is determined. If the extracted random number value does not belong to any numerical value range, the winning number is determined to be 0. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number is “the number obtained by adding 1 to the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number (that is, the size of the numerical range and equal to the width in the figure). / Number of all random values that can be extracted (ie 65536).

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (1) to (3) in FIG. 7 show an internal lottery table for operating during replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”). In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number 1 to the winning number 27 and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area (that is, 1 to 6) An upper limit is defined. The internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation basically have different winning probabilities for winning numbers (that is, winning number 24 and winning number 25) related to the re-game operation described later. The winning probabilities of winning numbers (that is, winning numbers 1 to 23, winning numbers 26, and winning numbers 27) are equal. Although not shown, the larger the set value stored in the set value storage area, the higher the winning probability of the winning numbers (that is, the winning number 26 and the winning number 27) related to the operation of the bonus game described later. .

  In the present embodiment, two types of RTs, RT1 and RT2, are provided as RT types, and an internal lottery table for RT operation is provided according to the type of RT to be operated. The width of the winning number 24 (replay 1 described later) and the winning number 25 (replay 2 described later) is “50958” in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation shown in FIG. Since the game state internal lottery table is “8980”, the winning probability is much higher during the RT1 operation. Further, the width of the winning number 24 and the winning number 25 is “8981” in the internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in FIG. 7 (2), whereas “8980” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Therefore, the winning probability is slightly higher during RT2 operation, but both are approximately equal. When an internal winning combination (that is, BB1, BB2) relating to the operation of the bonus game described later is carried over, the width of the winning number 24 (replay 1 described later) and the winning number 25 (replay 2 described later) is “ 10923 ".

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 23 are defined. Also, in the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the winning number 21 (plum to be described later) is extremely high as compared with the general gaming state internal lottery table, and other winning numbers (that is, winning numbers 1 to 1). 20, the winning number 22 and the winning number 23) are equal. In the RB gaming state, the probability that none of the winning numbers 1 to 27 is determined (that is, the winning probability of winning number 0) is “4/65535”.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, internal winning combinations corresponding to each of the aforementioned winning numbers 1 to 27 are defined. When the winning number is determined, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the winning number and the determination of the internal winning combination are equivalent. Each internal winning combination is represented by 2-byte data consisting of an internal winning combination 1 storage area and an internal winning combination 2 storage area, which will be described later, each having a 1-byte data structure.

  Here, with regard to a predetermined winning number among a plurality of winning numbers, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations are determined together. That is, a red cherry, a green cherry, and a black cherry (which may be collectively referred to simply as “cherries”) may be determined by a singular number. May be determined together). In addition, when each of red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry is determined singly, and when a plurality of red cherries, green cherries, and black cherries are determined together, a bonus game is added together. There is a possibility that an internal winning combination (that is, BB1 or BB2) related to the operation of is determined.

  For example, in the case of winning numbers 1 to 3, red cherries are determined, but at the same time, BB1 is determined for winning number 1 and BB2 is determined for winning number 3 (in addition, for winning number 2) Cherry only). In addition, when the winning number is 10 to 12, the red cherry and the green cherry are both determined. At the same time, BB1 is determined for the winning number 10, and BB2 is determined for the winning number 12. Further, in the case of winning number 19 and winning number 20, red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry (that is, all cherries) are determined together, but together with these, BB1 is determined in winning number 19, At number 20, BB2 is determined.

  Of the three types of cherries, when only one type is determined (that is, when the number of winning cherries is one) and when two types are determined (that is, when the number of winning cherries is two) ) Is partly determined as an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game, whereas when all three types are determined (that is, when the number of cherry wins is three), the bonus is always An internal winning combination related to the operation of the game is determined. As described above, when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game and the other internal winning combination are determined, the player is expected to determine the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. It is possible to provide a lot of opportunities to hold and improve the interest of the game.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a plurality of predetermined symbol combinations (that is, symbol combinations relating to the provision of profits to the player), and the display combination and the number of payouts are defined according to each symbol combination. Yes. The display combination is data for identifying the type of combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. The data structure representing the display combination has the same contents as the data structure representing the internal winning combination described above.

  When the red cherry of the left reel 3L and the plum of the middle reel 3C are displayed along one effective line, the display combination is displayed regardless of the type of symbol of the right reel 3R displayed in the remaining display window 4R. Determined as red cherry. The number of payouts corresponding to red cherry is 6. Further, when the green cherry of the left reel 3L is displayed in any of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, the type of symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R and Regardless of the symbol type of the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined to be green cherry. The number of payouts corresponding to the green cherry is 3. Further, when the black cherry of the left reel 3L is displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, the types of symbols of the middle reel 3C displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R and Regardless of the symbol type of the right reel 3R, the display combination is determined to be black cherry. The number of payouts corresponding to black cherry is 3.

  Note that “red cherry-Any-Any” may be applied as a combination of symbols relating to red cherry, and the red cherry of the left reel 3L is displayed in any of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left display window 4L. The display combination may be determined to be red cherry regardless of the symbol type of the middle reel 3C and the symbol type of the right reel 3R displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R.

  When the plums of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be a plum. The number of payouts corresponding to the plum is 15. Further, when the star of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as star 1. Further, when the blue 7 of the left reel 3L, the star of the middle reel 3C, and the star of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the star 2. The number of payouts corresponding to starburst 1 and starburst 2 is five.

  When the replay of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as replay 1. When the blue 7 of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the replay 2. When the replay 1 and the replay 2 are determined, the replay operation is performed. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when they are determined as display combinations are automatically inserted without being based on the player's insertion operation. Therefore, the player does not have to consume medals owned next time.

  Here, when the plum is determined as the display combination, the operation of RT1 is basically started (provided that the game is in a general gaming state, no carryover combination, and the RT operation is not performed). . When any one of red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry is determined as a display combination, the operation of RT2 is basically started. When the operation of RT is started, basically, the internal lottery table for RT operation according to the type of RT described above is used after the operation is started until the predetermined number of games is reached. .

  That is, when the operation of RT1 is started, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is determined as described above, so that the internal winning combination related to the operation of replay is determined with a very high probability, As a result, the chance of replaying increases, so that the consumption of medals can be suppressed as much as possible compared to when the RT is not operating. On the other hand, when the operation of RT2 is started, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is determined as described above, and the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation is approximately equal to the probability that the RT is not operating. Since it is determined, it is difficult to suppress the consumption of medals compared with the operation of RT1. As a result, since it is more advantageous for the player to perform the RT1 operation than to perform the RT2 operation, the RT1 operation is performed more than the RT2 operation. As a result, players will have higher expectations.

  When red 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB1. When the blue 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB2. When BB1 and BB2 are determined, the operation of BB is started.

  If the symbol combination displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost. Here, red cherry, green cherry, black cherry, plum, starburst 1 and starburst 2 relate to the payout of medals. Replay 1 and replay 2 are related to the operation of replay. The red cherry, the green cherry, and the black cherry relate to the operation of RT that has a relatively low degree of advantage for the player. The plum is related to the operation of the RT, which has a relatively high degree of advantage for the player. BB1 and BB2 relate to the operation of the bonus game.

  Next, the bonus operation time table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game is started. When the RB operation is started, the RB operating flag is turned on, 12 is stored in the possible game number counter, and 8 is stored in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times the winning is determined during the RB operation. When the operation of BB1 is started and when the operation of BB2 is started, the BB operation flag is turned on, and 460 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the cumulative number of payout numbers during BB operation.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination is determined, an identifier (flag) indicating the determined internal winning combination is stored (stored) in each internal winning combination storage area. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area shown in (1) of FIG. 12 are red cherry, green cherry, black cherry, plum, starburst 1, starburst 2, replay 1, and replay 2, respectively. It corresponds. Also, bit 0 and bit 1 in the internal winning combination 2 storage area shown in (2) of FIG. 12 correspond to BB1 and BB2, respectively (bits 2 to 7 are not used). The configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the aforementioned internal winning combination determining table, it is stored in the carryover combination storing area. Specifically, each of bit 0 and bit 1 corresponds to each of BB1 and BB2. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the navigation effect number lottery table of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the navigation effect number lottery table, a predetermined number of navigation effects and a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to each number of navigation effect times are defined. When the operation of BB1 or BB2 is performed, the navigation effect frequency lottery table is determined when the cherry (that is, any of red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry) or lose is determined as the internal winning combination Used for. The number of navigation effects is an effect of notifying the player of the determined cherry type when the cherry is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state after the operation of BB1 or BB2 is ended , “Winning cherry type notification effect”).

  That is, when the winning cherry type notification effect is performed, the player can know the type of cherry determined as the internal winning combination, so the combination of symbols related to the cherry type is displayed. By performing the stop operation so as not to be performed, it is possible to avoid the operation of RT2 being relatively disadvantageous for the player.

  In the navigation effect frequency lottery table A shown in (1) of FIG. 14, among the three types of cherries, the type of cherry determined as the internal winning combination is one (that is, the number of cherries won is one). Used for. In the navigation effect number lottery table A, “0” and “1” are defined as the number of navigation effect times. The winning probability for the number of navigation effects “0” is higher than the winning probability for the number of navigation effects “1”.

  In the navigation effect number lottery table B shown in (2) of FIG. 14, when there are two types of cherries determined as an internal winning combination among the three types of cherries (that is, the number of winning cherries is two). Used for. In the navigation effect number lottery table B, “0”, “1”, and “2” are defined as the number of navigation effect times. The larger the number of navigation effects, the lower the winning probability.

  The navigation effect number lottery table C shown in (3) of FIG. 14 is used when all three types of cherries are determined as internal winning combinations (that is, when the number of winning cherries is three). In the navigation effect number lottery table C, “1”, “2”, and “3” are defined as the number of navigation effect times. The winning probability of each navigation performance is almost equal. Thus, as the number of cherry wins increases, the value that can be determined as the number of navigation effects increases.

  The navigation effect number lottery table D shown in (4) of FIG. 14 is used when a loss is determined as an internal winning combination (note that the winning probability of a loss in the RB gaming state internal lottery table is extremely low). In the navigation effect number lottery table D, “5”, “10”, “20”, and “30” are defined as the number of navigation effects. The larger the number of navigation effects, the lower the winning probability.

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

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. In this initialization process, the input of the setting switch 19S is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 19S is on, the setting value is changed. Specifically, any one of the set values “1” to “6” is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S3). In this process, when either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, it is checked whether or not to operate the RB. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on the input check of the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is ON, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the RB operating flag is OFF, the identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. The Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S7). In this process, a determination is made as to which of a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table the random value stored in the random value storage area belongs to determine the internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S8). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of games during RT operation. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 25) described later. When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is effective is stored in the RAM 33, and the pressing operation is validated. Done.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S11). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all 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). Specifically, referring to the symbol combination table, the symbol combinations defined in the table and the symbol combinations displayed along the effective lines 8a to 8c are compared to determine whether or not they match. Is done. When they match, the data of the corresponding display combination is acquired and stored in the display combination storage area. Further, the corresponding payout number is determined, and the payout number counter is updated. If they do not match, the display combination is lost.

  In step S12, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is either replay 1 or replay 2, and when it is determined that it is, the CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S14). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S15). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB, BB1, or BB2 operating flag is on (step S16). When it is determined that any of the RB, BB1, or BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S17). In this process, it is determined whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game based on various counters stored in the RAM 33 when the bonus game is operated. When the CPU 31 determines that none of the RB, BB1, or BB2 operating flags is on after step S17 or at step S16, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed. This is performed (step S18). In this process, it is determined whether or not to operate BB1 or BB2 based on the display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a replay time operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S19). In this process, it is determined whether or not to operate RT1 or RT2 based on the display combination. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When it is determined that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S33). Thus, in the present embodiment, during the operation of BB1 or BB2, even if the operation of RB ends, the operation starts immediately, and as a result, the operation of RB is performed continuously. It has become. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S51). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (“3” in the present embodiment) (step S52). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S54). The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S55). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  Prior to step S51, when the automatic insertion counter (the counter is updated when replay is determined as a display combination) is not 0, an automatic insertion process for copying the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter is performed. Done. Further, in order to prevent the inserted number counter from being added even if medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 thereafter, the selector ( The solenoid (not shown) is driven.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S52 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S56). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch after step S56, after step S55, or when it is determined in step S51 that no medal has passed (step S57). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and the value to be added to the inserted number counter based on the maximum values of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter. Is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S58). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S51. When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S59). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S91). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S92). In this process, a process of changing to the RT lottery internal lottery table corresponding to the type of RT being operated is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any one of identifiers indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S93). When the CPU 31 determines that one of the identifiers indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 25 (step S94). Thus, when there is a carryover combination, BB1 or BB2 is not determined redundantly. After determining that none of the identifiers indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area in step S93 after step S94, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number ( Step S95).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage area and the set winning number ( Step S96). Next, 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 S97). When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S97, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S98).

  Next, CPU31 discriminate | determines whether it is in RB gaming state or carrying over (step S99). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the RB gaming state or that the bit 0 or the bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is on, the bit 31 and the bit 1 of the data indicating the acquired internal winning combination 2 are masked ( Step S100). That is, when bit 0 and bit 1 of the data indicating the internal winning combination 2 are turned on, the winning number 1 is determined in the RB gaming state and carryover (ie, cherry) When BB and BB are determined together, BB is prevented from being determined twice.

  The CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area after step S100 or when it is determined in step S99 that it is not in the RB gaming state or being carried over (step S101). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S102). When the CPU 31 determines that bit 0 or bit 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is ON, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter (step S103). Since the RT operating flag remains on, the RT operation continues regardless of the RT game number counter until the bonus game operation is started.

  Next, after determining in step S102 that the internal winning combination is not BB1 or BB2 after step S103, or when determining in step S97 that the random number value is not lower than the lower limit value and lower than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 The number of lotteries is subtracted by 1 (step S104). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S105). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S95. When determining that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S106). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S107). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S111). When determining that the RT1 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 changes to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (step S112). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S111 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S113). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on, it ends the internal lottery table changing process. When determining that the RT2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 changes the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S114). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S121). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, it ends the RT game number counter update process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter (step S122).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S123). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, it ends the RT game number counter update process. When determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag (step S124). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a replay time end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S125). The replay time end command includes the type of RT for which the operation has ended. When this process ends, the RT game number counter update process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S131). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S131. When so-called automatic stop is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. When determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button and invalidates the corresponding stop button (step S132). That is, an identifier indicating that the detection of the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S133). Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S134). For example, whether there is a symbol that satisfies the internal symbol combination (that is, data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area) in each symbol within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter Is searched.

  At this time, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the pressing operation on the stop button is detected (referred to as “stop start position”), the determined internal winning combination, and the provision of profit The symbol position having the highest priority order is determined based on the priority order defined in advance according to the type of symbol combination (or the type of the internal winning combination). For example, Replay 1 and Replay 2 are defined as priority order 1 and priority order 2 is defined in advance according to the combination type (or internal winning combination type) relating to the grant of profit. BB1 and BB2 are defined, and priority 3, red cherry, green cherry, black cherry, plum, starburst 1, and starburst 2 can be defined. When a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority are determined, a predetermined priority (for example, the number of sliding pieces “0” → “1” → “2” → “ 3 ”→“ 4 ”) may be determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S135). That is, based on the stop start position, the amount of movement to the determined symbol position (in other words, the difference between the stop start position and the determined symbol position) is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Here, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, basically, after the signal is output from the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec, and “0” to “4” "Is determined as the number of sliding symbols (that is, as described above, the number of checks is determined to be" 5 ", and the symbol position with the highest priority within this range is searched). For example, when the detection of the pressing operation on the stop button is performed, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel (referred to as “stop start position”) is “0”, and the determined sliding piece If the number is “4”, the rotation of the corresponding reel can be stopped so that the symbol at the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. In this manner, the reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position to be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as so-called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding pieces is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”.

  Next, the CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position waiting (step S136). For example, if the determined number of sliding pieces is “2” and the stop start position is “20”, the stop control position is determined to be “1”. When the stop control position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 25) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S137). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S138). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S131. If the CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the reel stop control process ends.

  Here, assuming that the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces is X (X is a natural number and “4” in the present embodiment), for example, a plum (symbol) has X + 1 other symbols on the surface of the middle reel 3C. They are arranged at non-continuous intervals (in other words, the number of other symbols arranged between the plums is X or less) (see FIG. 4). In this way, symbols arranged on the surface of the reel at intervals not consecutive with X + 1 pieces are basically displayed on the display window regardless of the timing or the like when the player performs a stop operation. Become so.

  On the other hand, for example, a red cherry (design), a green cherry (design), or a black cherry (design) has an interval of X + 1 consecutive symbols on the surface of the left reel 3L (in other words, for example, red The number of other symbols arranged between the cherry and the red cherry is X + 1 or more). In this way, the player is required to perform so-called eye-opening of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel at intervals of X + 1 consecutive symbols. Therefore, in order to realize the display of the combination of symbols relating to red cherry, green cherry, or black cherry, the player is required to have a skill related to the pressing. Conversely, if a stop operation is detected by the player at a timing when red cherry (design), green cherry (design), or black cherry (design) is not drawn, red cherry, green cherry, Alternatively, it is possible to avoid display of a combination of symbols related to black cherry.

  In addition, on the surface of the left reel 3L, red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry are not separated by X + 1 other symbols between these three types of symbols (in other words, for example, red cherry and green cherry Between the red cherry and the black cherry, and between the green cherry and the black cherry, so that the number of other symbols is less than or equal to X). Therefore, when all three types of cherries are determined as internal winning combinations, basically any combination of symbols is displayed on the display window regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player, etc. Become.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is either BB1 or BB2 (step S151). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S153).

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter, and clears the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag (step S154). Next, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S159). The bonus start command includes the type of bonus game to be activated and the like. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the replay time operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in a general gaming state (step S161). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the general gaming state, it ends the replay time operation check process. When determining that the game state is the general game state, the CPU 31 determines whether bit 0 or bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is on (step S162). When the CPU 31 determines that either the bit 0 or the bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is ON, the CPU 31 ends the replay time operation check process. When determining that neither bit 0 nor bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether the RT game number counter is 0 (step S163). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the replay time operation check process ends. When determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a plum (step S164).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S164 that the display combination is a plum, it turns on the RT1 operating flag and stores 33 in the RT game number counter (step S165). When the CPU 31 determines in step S164 that the display combination is not plum, it determines whether the display combination is red cherry, green cherry, or black cherry (step S166). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is neither red cherry, green cherry, or black cherry, the CPU 31 ends the replay time operation check process. When determining that the display combination is any of red cherry, green cherry, or black cherry, the CPU 31 turns on the RT2 operating flag and stores 1200 in the RT game number counter (step S167).

  As described above, the RT operation is performed when the game is in the general game state, there is no carryover combination, and the RT game number counter is 0. In the case other than the above, cherry or plum is displayed as the display combination. The operation is not performed. In addition, when RT1 operation is started, 33 is stored in the RT game number counter, whereas when RT2 operation is started, 1200 is stored in the RT game number counter. RT2 is relatively unfavorable for the player than RT1, which is relatively advantageous for the player, and the operation period is longer.

  After step S165 or after step S167, the CPU 31 transmits a replay time start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S168). The replay time start command includes the type of RT for which operation has started.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S171). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S172). Specifically, the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S171 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, it determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S173). When determining that the display combination relating to the payout of medals has been determined, the CPU 31 decrements the prize winning number counter by 1 (step S174). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S175). When the CPU 31 determines that the winable number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S173 that no win has been established, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter (step S176).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is 0 (step S177). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S177, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S175, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S178). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared. After step S178 or after step S172, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S179). The bonus end command includes the type of bonus game whose operation is to be ended. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a description will be given of an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S193). Specifically, if a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate and rotate at a constant speed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S194). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and displaying the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  Next, the control performed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 receives a command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 (step S201). Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts the command type (step S202). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S203). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S201. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores it in the message queue (step S204). When this process ends, the process moves to step S201.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S212). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (step S213). That is, each data such as an internal winning combination included in each command is copied.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S214). In this process, based on the type of the received command, the content of the effect is determined, and the progress of the effect based on the determined effect content is performed. Sub-CPU 81 registers animation data after step S214 or when it is determined in step S212 that there is no message based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process or the effect data that has been advanced ( Step S215). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers LED data / sound data based on the effect data set or the effect data that has been advanced in the effect content determination process (step S216). When this process ends, the process moves to step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, an effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S221). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S222). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S221 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S223). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 81 advances the effect based on the type of the reel (step S224). As a result, the presentation proceeds in conjunction with detection of the first stop operation, detection of the second stop operation, and detection of the third stop operation. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S223 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (step S225). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination command is received, the presentation proceeds based on the display combination (step S226). By this process, an effect is produced when the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S225 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a replay time start command reception (step S227). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay time start command is received, the sub CPU 81 changes the RT1 gaming state (sub) or the RT2 gaming state (sub) (the gaming state identifier in the SDRAM 83) according to the RT type ( Step S228).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (sub) (step S229). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state (sub), the effect content determination process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that it is the RT1 gaming state (sub), the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the navigation effect number counter (step S230). That is, in the present embodiment, the navigation effect number counter is decremented by “1” when the operation of RT1 is started. Therefore, the operation of RT1 is started after the operation of BB1 or BB2 is completed. Each time a cherry is determined as an internal winning combination during the period between the end of the operation of RT1 and the end of the next operation of RT1, the type is notified to the player. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S227 that the replay time start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay time end command is received (step S231). When determining that the replay time end command is received, the sub CPU 81 changes to the general gaming state (sub) or the internal winning state (sub) according to the presence / absence of the carryover combination (step S232). That is, if there is a carryover combination, it is changed to the internal winning state (sub), and if there is no carryover combination, it is changed to the general gaming state (sub). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S231 that the replay time end command is not received, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S233). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus start command reception time, it performs a bonus start command reception time processing (step S234). In this process, the effect data at the start of the bonus is set according to the type of bonus game. Next, the game state is changed to the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) according to the type of bonus game (step S235). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S233 that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S236). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S237). Next, the sub CPU 81 changes to the general gaming state (sub) (step S238). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends. When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S236 that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 advances the effect based on the inserted number (step S239). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, a start command reception process performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) (step S241). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the game state is either the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 performs bonus game effect determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S242).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S241 that it is neither the BB1 gaming state (sub) nor the BB2 gaming state (sub), it determines whether the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S243). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is either BB1 or BB2, the state is changed to the internal winning state (sub) (step S244). Sub-CPU 81 performs a normal effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 31 after step S244 or when it is determined in step S243 that the internal winning combination is neither BB1 nor BB2 (step S245). . The sub CPU 81 sets effect data based on the effect identifier after step S245 or after step S242 (step S246). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a bonus game effect determination process performed by the sub CPU will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is cherry (that is, at least one of red cherry, green cherry, or black cherry) or lose (step S261). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is cherry or lose, the sub CPU 81 refers to the corresponding navigation effect number lottery table and determines the number of navigation effects based on the extracted random number value (step S262). That is, if the number of cherry wins is 1, the navigation effect count lottery table A is determined. If the number of cherry wins is 2, the navigation effect count lottery table B is determined, and the number of cherry wins is 3. If there is a navigation effect count lottery table C, the navigation effect count lottery table D is determined if lost. Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the determined number of navigation effects to the navigation effect number counter (step S263). That is, each time the number of navigation effects is determined during the operation of BB1 or BB2, the number of navigation effects is accumulated in the navigation effect number counter.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S261 that the internal winning combination is neither cherry nor loss, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (step S264). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the BB1 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a cherry (step S255). When determining that the internal winning combination is cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect identifier for notifying the cherry winning during BB1 operation based on the number of cherry winnings (step S256). Specifically, an effect identifier corresponding to each of the winning numbers of cherries “0” to “3” is defined, and one of these is determined. When this process ends, the bonus game effect determination process ends. As a result, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, the images shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 are displayed, and an effect for notifying cherry wins during BB1 operation is performed.

  (1) in FIG. 33 is an example of an image displayed when the winning number of cherries is “1”. (2) of FIG. 33 is an example of an image displayed when the winning number of cherries is “2”. (1) of FIG. 34 is an example of an image displayed when the winning number of cherries is “3”. (2) in FIG. 34 is an example of an image displayed when the winning number of cherries is “0”. As shown in the figure, as the number of cherry wins increases, an effect is produced in which the size of a specific video (for example, a video imitating a radar display) displayed at the lower left of the screen is increased. Therefore, the player can know the winning number of cherries by observing the size of a specific image displayed at the lower left of the screen during the operation of BB1. Further, depending on the number of cherries won, the sound effects output from the speakers 21L and 21R (that is, the sounds output based on the detection of the start operation, which are referred to as “game start sounds”) vary. (For example, it is possible to apply different types of sound effects, or to change the size (volume) of sound effects). In this embodiment, as the number of winning cherries increases, the number of navigation effects to be determined may increase, so that the expectation given to the player can be raised by performing the effects as described above. Can do.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S265 that the internal winning combination is not a cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect identifier for BB1 operation based on the internal winning combination or the like (step S267). When this process ends, the bonus game effect determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S264 that it is not the BB1 gaming state (sub) (that is, when it is the BB2 gaming state (sub)), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is cherry (step). S268). When determining that the internal winning combination is cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect identifier for notifying the cherry winning during BB2 operation (step S269). When this process ends, the bonus game effect determination process ends. When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S268 that the internal winning combination is not cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect identifier for BB2 operation based on the internal winning combination or the like (step S270). When this process ends, the bonus game effect determination process ends. As a result, during the operation of BB2, effects in which the game start sounds output from the speakers 21L and 21R are different depending on whether or not the cherry is won. Therefore, the player can know whether or not the cherry is won by listening to the game start sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R during the operation of BB2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the normal effect determination process performed by the sub CPU will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S281). When determining that the game state is the general gaming state (sub), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is cherry (step S282). When determining that the internal winning combination is cherry, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the navigation effect number counter is 1 or more (step S283). When determining that the navigation effect number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 determines an effect identifier for notifying the winning cherry type based on the type of the winning cherry (step S284). When this process ends, the normal effect determination process ends. As a result, an image shown in (1) of FIG. 36 is displayed in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. Then, an effect is advanced based on the detection of the stop operation, whereby the images shown in (2) and FIG. 37 of FIG. 36 are displayed, and the effect for notifying the winning cherry type after the operation of BB1 or BB2 ends. Is done.

  (1) of FIG. 36 is an example of the image displayed based on the detection of the start operation. (2) in FIG. 36 is an example of an image displayed based on detection of the first stop operation. (1) in FIG. 37 is an example of an image displayed based on detection of the second stop operation. (2) in FIG. 37 is an example of an image displayed based on detection of the third stop operation. In this effect, every time the rotation of the reel is stopped based on detection of the stop operation, among the images corresponding to three types of cherries (that is, red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry), an internal winning combination is determined. By changing the video that corresponds to what is not available (for example, by reducing the brightness of the video and making it appear as if it was turned off), the player is given the type of cherry that has been determined as an internal winning combination. It is trying to notify.

  For example, when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, as shown in the figure, the brightness of the image corresponding to the black cherry is reduced based on the detection of the first stop operation, and the second stop operation is detected. By reducing the brightness of the video corresponding to the green cherry on the basis, only the video corresponding to the red cherry is clearly indicated, so the player senses the possibility that the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination be able to. Therefore, the red cherry winning can be avoided by performing a stop operation at the timing when the red cherry symbol is not drawn into the display window for the remaining reel (ie, the left reel 3L). It can be avoided that the operation of RT2 which is relatively disadvantageous for the person is started. As a result, it is possible for the player to increase the possibility that the RT1 operation that is relatively advantageous to the player is performed.

  In the present embodiment, among the images corresponding to the three types of cherries, by changing the image corresponding to the image not determined as the internal winning combination, the cherry that has been determined as the internal winning combination is selected. The type is notified to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and among the images corresponding to the three types of cherries, the image corresponding to the one determined as the internal winning combination is caused to change. Thus, the player may be notified of the type of cherry determined as an internal winning combination. For example, when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the luminance of the video corresponding to the red cherry is reduced based on the detection of the first stop operation, and the remaining video is determined based on the detection of the second stop operation. By not causing a change in the brightness of the video, the video corresponding to the green cherry and the video corresponding to the black cherry are clearly indicated, so the player senses the possibility that the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination be able to.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S281 that it is not the general gaming state (sub), determines in step S282 that the internal winning combination is not cherry, or determines in step S283 that the navigation effect number counter is not 1 or more. When it is done, a normal performance identifier is determined based on the internal winning combination or the like (step S285). When this writing is finished, the normal effect determination process is finished.

  When the current game state (sub) is the RT2 game state (sub) in step S231 of the above-described effect content determination process, a specific flag (for example, RT2 digest flag) is stored in the SDRAM 83, etc. The player is notified of the type of cherry determined as the internal winning combination until the bonus game operation is started in the general gaming state (sub) in the processing of step S283 and step S284 of the normal effect determination processing. You may make it do. That is, when the RT operation, which is relatively unfavorable for the player, reaches a predetermined number of games (1200 times) and ends, a new privilege is given to the player to improve the interest. be able to.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a bonus end command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB2 gaming state (sub) (step S291). When determining that the game state is the BB2 gaming state (sub), the CPU 31 determines an effect identifier (navigation effect count notification) for BB2 end based on the navigation effect count counter (step S292). As a result, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, by displaying the video shown in (1) of FIG. 35, an effect for informing the number of times of the navigation effect at the end of the operation of BB2 is performed. That is, at the end of the operation of BB2, the accumulated number of the number of navigation effects determined during the operation of BB2 is notified to the player.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S291 that it is not the BB2 gaming state (sub) (that is, when it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub)), the sub CPU 81 determines an effect identifier for the end of BB1 (step S293). As a result, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, the effect shown at the end of the operation of BB1 is performed by displaying the video shown in (2) of FIG. That is, at the end of the operation of BB1, when the navigation effect number counter is 1 or more, this is notified to the player.

  After step S292 or after step S293, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data based on the effect identifier (step S294). When this process ends, the bonus end command reception process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols related to the plum is displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the RT1 is operated, while the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R change the red cherry. When any one of the symbol combination, the green cherry symbol combination, and the black cherry symbol combination is displayed, the operation of RT2 is performed. Therefore, since the operation of a plurality of types of replay times with different conditions for starting the operation and the degree of advantage for the player is performed, the player can have an ups and downs in expectation. , Can improve the interest.

  In addition, during the operation of BB1 or BB2, a cherry (that is, any one of red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry, or a combination of red cherry, green cherry, and black cherry) serves as an internal winning combination. Once determined, the navigation effect number lottery table is determined based on the winning number, and one of a plurality of numerical values defined in the navigation effect number lottery table is determined based on the random number value to be extracted. This is added to the navigation performance counter. Then, after the operation of the bonus game is finished, when the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the effect that the type of the cherry determined as the internal winning combination is notified to the player based on the navigation effect counter To do.

  Accordingly, since the player can know that the cherry has been determined, the player performs a stop operation at a timing to avoid displaying the symbol combination related to the cherry on the symbol display means. Thus, it is possible to avoid the operation of RT2 which is relatively disadvantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform the operation of RT1 that is relatively advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Whether or not the type of cherry determined as the internal winning combination is notified after the bonus game is ended is determined depending on whether or not the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus game. Therefore, in a bonus game that tends to be monotonous, it is possible to increase the appeal of the player and improve the interest.

  Furthermore, when cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, while the operation of BB1 is performed, the effect of informing the number of winning is performed, while during the operation of BB2, only that it has been determined is notified (thus, The winning number is not reported). Accordingly, during the bonus game, the player can know that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, so that it is possible to know that the number of times of the navigation effect is determined. Therefore, by performing the production, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and to improve the interest. Also, depending on the type of bonus game, the notification pattern when cherries are determined as an internal winning combination is made different so that it can be prevented from becoming monotonous and the interest can be improved. it can. Further, during the operation of BB1, the player can guess the type of numerical value determined and the probability thereof based on the notified number of winnings, thereby improving the interest. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, when the operation of BB2 is ended, an effect of notifying the player of the value stored in the navigation effect number counter is executed, so that it is stored in the navigation effect number counter during the operation of BB2. The player can know the total of the values that have been set. Therefore, since the player can know the number of times the type of cherry determined as an internal winning combination is notified after the operation of BB2 is finished, the interest can be improved.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In addition, the reel, the symbol display means, the start operation detection means, the internal winning combination determination means, the reel rotation means, the stop operation detection means, the reel stop means, the re-game operation means, and the first game play time operation that constitute the gaming machine. Specific configurations of the means, the second replay time operating means, the bonus game operating means, the bonus game ending means, the numerical value determining means, the numerical value storing means, the effect executing means, the numerical lottery table storage means, the numerical lottery table determining means, etc. are described above. The present embodiment is not limited to each element and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination (that is, red cherry, green cherry, black cherry) related to the second symbol combination is determined while the bonus game is activated, the navigation effect frequency lottery table is determined. , One of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined as the number of navigation effects, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Then, any one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values may be determined as the number of navigation effects. Thereby, since the player is required to have a skill for displaying the second symbol combination, the skill of the player is reflected in the determination of whether or not the notification effect after the end of the bonus game is performed. Can be improved.

  Further, when the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined while the bonus game is being operated, the number of navigation effects is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus game is not limited thereto. When a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, watermelon or the like) is determined while the above operation is performed, the number of navigation effects may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, each time the first replay time is activated, the numerical value stored by the numerical value storing means (that is, the value of the navigation effect number counter) is updated (that is, subtracted). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each time the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means after the operation of the bonus game is ended, the numerical value storing means You may make it update the stored numerical value. It is possible to prevent the player from being notified more than necessary that the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination has been determined.

  In addition, the device configuration shown in FIG. 1, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 4 to 11 and FIG. 14, and the configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area shown in FIG. 15, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 32, the display examples of the effects shown in FIGS. 33 to 37, etc. can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is a thing.

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

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the navigation effect frequency lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by CPU31 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the replay time operation | movement check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU81 of the subcontrol circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration task performed by sub CPU81 of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception by the sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process for bonus games by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the normal production | presentation determination process by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus end command reception by the subcontrol circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of reels;
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;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel;
When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, a re-game actuating means for actuating a re-game,
When the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a first replay time with a relatively high probability that the internal symbol combination determining means relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining means. First replay time actuating means for actuating
When the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the probability that the internal symbol combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining means is lower than the first replay time. Second replay time actuating means for actuating the second replay time;
Bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game relatively advantageous to the player;
Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game performed by the bonus game operating means;
When an internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means while the bonus game is being operated by the bonus game operating means, a plurality of predetermined numerical values are set. Numeric value determining means for determining any of the inside,
Numerical value storage means for storing numerical values determined by the numerical value determination means;
Numerical value lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of types of numerical value lottery tables that define a plurality of predetermined numerical values and the probability that each numerical value is determined;
Numerical value lottery table determining means for determining any of the plurality of types of numerical value lottery tables stored by the numerical value lottery table storage means,
The second symbol combination is a combination of a plurality of predetermined symbols,
The second replay time actuating means is
When any one of a plurality of predetermined symbol combinations is displayed as the second symbol combination by the symbol display means, the second replay time is activated,
The internal winning combination determining means is:
It is possible to determine any one or more of the internal winning combination relating to each of the predetermined combinations of multiple types of symbols,
The numerical lottery table determining means includes:
The plurality of types stored in the numerical lottery table storage unit based on the number determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit from among the internal symbol combination associated with each of the plurality of predetermined combinations of symbols. Decide one from the numerical lottery table,
The numerical value determining means includes
Determining one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values based on the numerical lottery table determined by the numerical lottery table determining means;
After the operation of the bonus game is ended by the bonus game ending means, when the internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the numerical value storing means stores it. And an effect execution means for executing an effect of notifying the player of the types of the predetermined combinations of the plurality of symbols as the second symbol combination. This is a spinning machine. The numerical lottery table is
When the maximum number of the predetermined combinations of symbols as the second symbol combination is determined as the internal symbol combination by the internal symbol combination determining means, a numerical value other than 0 is determined in advance. Specified as multiple numbers,
When the combination of the plurality of predetermined symbols as the second symbol combination is not determined as the internal symbol combination by the internal symbol combination determining means, and among the combination of the plurality of predetermined symbols When the number less than the maximum number is determined as an internal winning combination, a numerical value including 0 is defined as a plurality of predetermined numerical values .

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