JP4949055B2 - 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 an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start switch) that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop and a plurality of corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and each driving force is provided to each reel. Based on the stepping motor to be transmitted and the signals output by the start switch and stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and the rotation and rotation of each reel are controlled. The reel-type gaming machine having a control unit, the performing stop 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.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. In addition, for the combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec) so that the display is avoided, and then stops. It is like that.

  In recent years, in such a swivel type gaming machine, when an operation of a state in which an internal winning combination relating to the operation of so-called replay is determined with a relatively high probability (hereinafter referred to as a replay time) is performed. When the specific symbol combination is displayed, the operation of the replay time is finished, and when the replay time is activated, an internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined. Then, by suggesting a player to perform a stop operation at a timing when the specific symbol combination is not displayed by displaying a specific image on a liquid crystal display device or the like is proposed (for example, Patent Documents). 1). According to this spinning-type game machine, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of extending the replay time operation as much as possible by performing a stop operation at a timing when the specific symbol combination is not displayed.

In the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine, a plurality of stop operations (hereinafter referred to as push orders) to be performed on each reel are defined in advance, and any one selected by lottery from the plurality of push orders. When the push order adopted by the player matches, a so-called sub-game is performed in which the number of times the specific image is displayed (hereinafter referred to as the display count) is incremented by one. According to the number of display times obtained as a result, the specific image is displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like.
JP 2006-175121 A

  However, in the above-described conventional spinning game machine, since the selection of the pushing order in the sub game is performed by lottery, does the selected pushing order match the pushing order actually adopted by the player? No or not depends on luck. In other words, there was no way for the player to basically know the selected order of pushing, and there was no room to devise to demonstrate his skill and experience.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel type gaming machine that allows a player to more enjoy the determination of whether or not to provide information advantageous to the player.

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

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a reel type gaming machine having a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a plurality of reels on the surface thereof. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a plurality of arranged symbols, and start operation detection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, start switch 6S described later, Based on the medal insertion / start check process) and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, the internal symbol combination (for example, the special combination described later) related to the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination. Internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) for determining any of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations including (bell + bell), and rotation of each of the plurality of reels. Reel rotating means (for example, CPU 31 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) and stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation in accordance with the types of the plurality of reels (for example, CPU 31 described later, described later) Stop switch 7S, reel stop control process described later), position specifying means (for example, CPU 31 described later, symbol counter described later) for specifying the position in the rotation direction of the reel according to the type of the reel, and the stop operation detection When I the detection of Ritoma stop operation is performed in unit, stop the position specified by the position specifying means, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the rotation of the corresponding reel on the basis of to is intended, the internal winning combination determination means by the first combination of symbols (e.g., a combination of symbols relating to the special bell below)及Second combination of symbols (e.g., a combination of symbols relating to later bell) when internal winning combination according to is determined, the position specifying means when the detection of the stop operation has been performed by the stop operation detection means When the position specified by is a specific position (for example, a specific stop start position to be described later), the corresponding reel is rotated so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the symbol display means. On the other hand, when the position specified by the position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is a position different from the specific position, the second symbol Reel stop means (for example, CPU 31 described later, reel stop control process described later) for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel, and the plurality of reels so that the combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Whether the position specified by the position specifying means is the specific position when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means according to the reels excluding at least one of the reels. A specific position determining means for determining whether or not, an effect number determining means for determining one of a plurality of effect numbers based on a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, and the effect number determining means When the first combination of symbols is displayed by the symbol display unit based on the effect number determined by the effect number determining unit, the effect unit performing the effect based on the determined effect number , and If the combination of the second symbol by the symbol display unit is displayed, and select a number which is predetermined according to each as the selection data, and said symbol display When the second symbol combination is displayed by the step, it is determined in advance according to the result of the determination performed by the specific position determining means based on the effect number determined by the effect number determining means. A selection data selection means for selecting the selected numerical value as selection data, and the number of times information can be provided based on the numerical value selected by the selection data selection means (for example, the number of AT games described later) ) Based on the numerical value selected by the information provisionable number selection means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, an AT game number counter of SDRAM 83 described later, a state change check process described later) selected as Information providing means for providing information advantageous to the player (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, an effect content determination process described later, Includes a predicate liquid crystal display device 5 of), the said selection data selecting means, when effect number determined by the presentation number determining means is a first effect number, the decision made by the specific position determining means Regardless of the result, the same numerical value is selected as selection data when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means and when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. In addition, when the effect number determined by the effect number determination means is the second effect number, the symbol display means causes the first symbol to be displayed according to the result of the determination performed by the specific position determination means. Different values are selected as selection data when the combination is displayed and when the combination of the second symbols is displayed by the symbol display means .

  According to this spinning machine, it is possible to determine the internal symbol combination related to the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination, and when the first symbol combination is displayed, the second symbol combination Compared to the case where a combination is displayed, select a larger number from multiple types of numbers as the number of times that information can be provided, or the number of times that the same number can be provided from multiple types of numbers with a high probability Was selected as. In other words, the player can display either the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination depending on the timing of the stop operation, and according to the displayed symbol combination. Thus, the player's skill can be reflected in the decision to provide advantageous information. More specifically, if the player can perform the stop operation so that the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the number of times the information can be provided is a larger value, or even the same value may be used. Is selected with a high probability, it is possible to more reflect the skill of the player as to whether the determination of the number of times that information can be provided will be advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player more enjoyable to decide whether or not to provide advantageous information.

Reel-type gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific position specified by the previous SL localization means, characterized in that less than a position different from the specific position specified by said position specifying means It is said.

  According to this spinning machine, it is possible to provide a difference in the difficulty level of the stop operation in which each of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be displayed, and depending on the difficulty level. The number of times information can be provided can be selected. More specifically, displaying the first symbol combination is more difficult than displaying the second symbol combination, and the first symbol combination is displayed. In some cases, the number of times that information can be provided is a larger number, or even the same number is selected with a high probability, so that the player's skill is more reflected in the decision to provide advantageous information. be able to.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spinning-reel type gaming machine that is in an advantageous state operation means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus end check process described later, an RT control process described later), When a combination of specific symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to special replays 1 to 5 described later) is displayed by the symbol display means, the operation in a state advantageous to the player performed by the advantageous state operation means is terminated. Advantageous state ending means (e.g., CPU 31 described later, RT control process described later), and the information providing means is operated in an advantageous state for the player by the advantageous state operating means. If the internal winning combination (for example, special replays 1 to 5 described later) related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the information Based on the numbers selected by the subject can count selection means is characterized by providing the player with information suggesting stop operation at the timing at which the combination of certain symbols are not displayed.

  According to this spinning machine, when an operation in a state advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous state) is performed, an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination that triggers the end of the operation is provided. When determined, the player is provided with information related to avoiding the end of the operation in the advantageous state based on the numerical value selected by the information provision possible number selection means as described above. Therefore, the player can avoid the end of the operation in the advantageous state by performing a stop operation at a timing at which the display of the specific symbol combination is avoided. In other words, the player can prolong the operation of the advantageous state based on the number of times the information can be provided selected by reflecting his / her skill, and can improve the interest.

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to determine the internal symbol combination related to the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination, and when the first symbol combination is displayed, Compared to the case where a combination of symbols is displayed, select a larger number from multiple types of numbers as the number of times information can be provided, or provide the same number from multiple types of numbers with a high probability. Since it is selected as the possible number of times, the player's skill can be reflected in the decision to provide advantageous information so that the player can more enjoy the decision of whether or not advantageous information is provided. Become.

  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. 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 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are configured to be transmissive through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reels 3L provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are transparent. , 3C, 3R can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R has a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel by displaying one symbol in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the display area. Three symbols of the symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R respectively display a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is an example of the symbol display means to be displayed, and is hereinafter referred to as “display window”). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. .

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. Specifically, a center line 8c that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a top line 8b that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower display, the upper display of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, the cross display line 8e formed by combining the lower display of the right display window 4R, and the lower display window 4L. Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  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 a medal being thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8a to 8e are activated (validated). The winning line that has been made is hereinafter referred to as the active line). The active line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the provision of profits described later is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a so-called winning has been established). Further, in the center of the pedestal portion 10, which is composed of 7 segment LEDs, the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “ An information display unit 18 for displaying “the number of payouts”) is provided.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits or medal discharge 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. 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.

  In the following, when all the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, a stop operation that is first performed on any of them (that is, a player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is performed. This is referred to as “first stop operation”, which is performed after the first stop operation, and performed when one of the two reels is rotating, is referred to as “second stop operation”. When the remaining reel is rotating after the second stop operation, the stop operation performed on the reel is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (design) is provided at each position in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, design positions “0” to “20”) that can be specified by a design counter provided in RAM 33 described later. 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), watermelon (symbol 64), bell (symbol 65), replay (symbol 66), red cherry (symbol 67), peach cherry (symbol 68), condor ( Each symbol 69) or feather (symbol 70) is arranged. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled. A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, among the symbol positions “0” to “20”, the symbol positions “6” to “16” are defined as the first range, and the symbol positions “0” to “5” and The symbol position “17” to the symbol position “20” are defined as the second range. The first range occupies almost half of the surface of the left reel 3L, and the second range occupies the other half of the surface of the left reel 3L. As is clear from FIG. 2, the area of the first range is substantially the same as that of the second range, and the number of symbols arranged at each symbol position constituting each range is approximately the same. It has become. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” corresponding to the first symbol is included in the first range, but not included in the second range. . Hereinafter, the first range is referred to as “red 7 range”. Further, the symbol “blue 7” corresponding to the second symbol is included in the second range, but is not included in the first range. Hereinafter, the second range is referred to as “blue 7 range”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a 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. 48 to 65 described later) and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 33 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas such as an internal winning combination storage area described later (for example, see FIGS. 34 to 39 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. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. 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 driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) 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 position in the rotation direction of the reel (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel based on the position where the reel index is detected) is detected. Specifically, 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 the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R Thus, by outputting 16 pulses, the reel for one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is rotated.

  The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the number of pulses is stored in the RAM 33. The provided symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  Here, the detection of the reel index is performed when the corresponding symbol is located 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). It has become. Therefore, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like based on the symbol located in the middle of the corresponding display window can be specified according to the reel type. The CPU 31 and the symbol counter constitute position specifying means for specifying the position of each reel in the rotation direction. The reel index may be detected when the corresponding symbol is located on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d. In this way, the type of each symbol can be specified according to the type of the reel. Become.

  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, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects a player's operation (start operation) on the start lever 6. The stop switch 7S detects the player's operation (stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect a player's operation on each of the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13. The medal sensor 22S detects the passage of a medal selector (not shown) thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player. The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. An operation for each bet button and an operation for throwing a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 are collectively referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's operation on the C / P button 14. 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. 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.

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

  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 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. 67 to 76 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 number and effect data, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing control task and the like for control are included.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect selection table (for example, see FIGS. 40 to 47 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, BGM, and effects. An audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as sound, an LED control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, 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 is provided with a storage area for storing various information such as a later-described sub CPU gaming state storage area and an AT game number counter as storage means for storing predetermined numerical data 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 video created by rendering 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 lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  Hereinafter, various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table and the like, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 according to the control program. In other words, by using an internal lottery table with different contents according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. It is intended to improve interests. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to each of the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state is provided.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used for determining the data pointer. In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is assigned to each lottery number assigned to each winning number starting with the winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a digit has been made while sequentially subtracting values. Digits are performed when the result of subtraction is negative. It can be said that the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the easier it is to determine the data pointer of the corresponding winning number, and the winning probability is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / all possible extraction points”. The number of random values (that is, 65536) ”. The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of times that it is determined whether or not the above digit has been performed according to each winning number.

  The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Numeric values “0” to “15” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and numeric values “0” to “3” are defined as the bonus data pointer. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The general gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 32. FIG. 7 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. The RT lottery state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 32 according to the RT1 to RT4 gaming states. The internal lottery table for RT gaming state basically has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except for the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 17-20. As will be described later, the winning numbers 17 to 20 define a small role / replay data pointer for determining a hit request flag related to the re-game operation.

  Here, the degree of relative advantage between the various RT gaming states can be measured by calculating the expected value of the internal lottery table corresponding to each and comparing them. The expected value of each internal lottery table is calculated according to each winning number specified here, and the calculation formula “(number of payout / inserted number) × winning probability” is executed and the calculation result corresponding to each winning number is added. This can be calculated. Replays are handled by subtracting the lottery values of all winning numbers related to the replay operation from the denominator (65536) of the winning probability in the above formula. Based on the expected value calculated in this manner, the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state can be positioned as advantageous for the player, the RT2 gaming state is slightly disadvantaged for the player, and the RT4 gaming state can be positioned as disadvantageous for the player.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1-11. The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 5 (special bell + bell described later) is extremely large as compared with the general gaming state or the like. More specifically, in the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state, since “57300” is defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 5, the winning probability is “approximately 1 / 1.14 (57300). In the case of the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state, “59019” is defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 5, so that the winning probability is “about 1 / 1.11 (59019). / 65536) ".

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is data stored in any one of an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area, each of which is described later. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, data stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. Called. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  Further, the winning request flag can be said to be data that specifies the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8e among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “BB3”, display of a combination of symbols related to BB3 is allowed. For example, when the content is “special bell + bell”, display of the special bell and a combination of symbols related to the bell is permitted. The player can select one of these displays by a stop operation. Permissible means that the position at which the rotation of the reel stops is determined so that the display is performed on the active line based on the detection of the stop operation by the player. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that any combination of symbols related to winning is not allowed to be displayed.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “15”. FIG. 11 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “3”.

  Here, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state described above are “0” for both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer for the winning numbers 1 to 16. ”Is specified. Therefore, when the data pointers corresponding to these winning numbers are acquired, the hit request flag is other than lost in any case. Specifically, a winning request flag relating to the payout of medals and a winning request flag relating to the operation of the bonus game are both determined. FIG. 12 is an image of the configuration of the above-described internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As shown in the figure, it can be seen that the display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to winning is permitted based on the result of lottery by extracting one random number value.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (including a prize). The symbol combination table defines a plurality of predetermined combinations of symbols related to winning, and a winning operation flag, storage area addition data, and a payout number corresponding to the type of symbol combination. The winning action flag is data stored in any one of a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, and a display combination 3 storage area, each of which is described later. The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area in which the winning action flag is stored. In this embodiment, data stored in a display combination storage area described later is referred to as a “display combination” for convenience of explanation. The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “peach cherry” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, “Red replay” is determined as the winning action flag. Also, the symbol “watermelon”, symbol “wings”, symbol “condor”, symbol “blue 7”, symbol “BAR” on the left reel 3L, symbol “replay” on the middle reel 3C, and symbol on the right reel 3R. When “Replay” is displayed along one active line, one of “Special Replays 1 to 5” is determined as a winning action flag. Further, when the symbol “replay” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, “normal replay” is determined as the winning action flag. When the red replay, blue replay, special replays 1 to 5 and normal replay are determined as the winning operation flag, the replay operation is performed. As a result, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined are automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, so that the player does not consume the medals he owns the next time. I'll do it. In the present embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state that are relatively advantageous to the player, when the symbol combination relating to the special replays 1 to 5 is displayed, the RT4 that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The game state is changed. The symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 correspond to specific symbol combinations related to the end of the replay time operation that is advantageous to the player.

  When the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, “bell” is determined as the winning operation flag. When the symbol “BAR” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “blue 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, a “special operation flag” is displayed. "Bell" is determined. When the bell and the special bell are determined, “10” is determined as the payout number. The symbol combination related to the special bell corresponds to the first symbol combination, and the symbol combination related to the bell corresponds to the second symbol combination.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a storage area such as an operating flag of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game is determined. The in-operation flag is data for specifying the type of the bonus game (BB1 to BB3, RB1, RB2) that is being operated. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of the BB. The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that the start operation is detected during the operation of the RB (that is, the number of games). The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of times the display combination related to winning is determined during the operation of the RB.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a special stop table, a normal stop table, a control change table, and a line change request check table (hereinafter referred to as a special stop table or the like) according to the internal winning combination. Although a specific configuration will be described later, a special stop table or the like is used for determining the number of sliding pieces, that is, determining the position where the rotation of the reel is stopped. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the type of the stop button for which the first stop operation has been detected is the left stop button (this is called forward pressing), the first stop operation is detected. Depending on when the type of the stop button is a middle stop button or a right stop button (this is referred to as irregular pressing), a table to be referred to is selected from the selected special stop table. Specifically, when the first stop operation is detected, the special stop table is referred to when the forward press is performed, and the normal stop table is referred to when the irregular press is performed.

  Here, the number of sliding pieces will be described. In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec. It has become. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. ”) And a symbol position obtained by adding any one of a predetermined numerical range“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”called a so-called number of sliding pieces to a symbol position where this can stop the rotation of the reel (this) Can be determined as “scheduled stop position”). That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from when 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 following, first, referring to FIGS. 16 to 25, a special stop table C-1 selected when “normal replay + special replay 1-5 + red replay” is determined as an internal winning combination, and the like. The special stop table D-1 and the like selected when “normal replay + special replay 1 to 5 + blue replay” is determined as the internal winning combination will be described. In the special stop table C-1 and the like described below, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the range of red 7, the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed on a predetermined effective line, while the left reel 3L When the stop start position is not within the red 7 range, the scheduled stop position is determined so that the combination of symbols according to any of the special replays 1 to 5 is displayed on a predetermined effective line. When the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the blue 7 range, the special stop table D-1 or the like displays a combination of symbols related to normal replay on a predetermined effective line, while the stop start position of the left reel 3L is When it is not within the blue 7 range, the scheduled stop position is determined so that the combination of symbols related to any of the special replays 1 to 5 is displayed on a predetermined effective line.

  First, the special stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. The special stop table defines the number of stop data slide pieces and the table selection number according to the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. The table selection number is data relating to the determination of the normal stop table to be referred to when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are detected when forward pressing is performed.

  The special stop table C-1 shown in FIG. 16 specifies “0” as the table selection number when the stop start position is within the red 7 range, and “1” when the stop start position is not within the red 7 range. . The special stop table D-1 shown in FIG. 17 specifies “0” as the table selection number when the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, and “1” when the stop start position is not within the blue 7 range. . Thus, it can be said that the table selection number is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range (in addition, it is within the blue 7 range if not within the red 7 range). Therefore, it can be said that the data identifies whether it is within the blue 7 range).

  The planned stop positions that may be determined based on the special stop table C-1 are any one of “4”, “9”, “13”, “15”, and “20”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “watermelon” constituting the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed on the left display window 4L. The symbol “Replay”, which is displayed in the upper row and forms a symbol combination related to normal replay, is displayed in the lower row of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” constituting the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the special replay is performed. The symbol “watermelon”, the symbol “wings”, or the symbol “blue 7” constituting the combination of symbols 1, 2, and 5 is displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4 </ b> L. In addition, the planned stop position that may be determined based on the special stop table D-1 is the same as that of the specific stop table C-1.

  Next, the control change table will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

  The control change table defines a normal stop table corresponding to the aforementioned planned stop position for each table selection number. That is, based on whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L using the control change table, the normal for second and third stop operations are performed. The type of stop table is determined.

  In the control change table C-1 shown in FIG. 18, when the table selection number is “0”, the normal stop table C-3 is defined for the planned stop position “13”, and for the other planned stop positions. A normal stop table C-2 is defined. On the other hand, when the table selection number is “1”, the normal stop table C-2 is defined for the planned stop position “13”, and the normal stop table C-3 is set for the other planned stop positions. Stipulate. The configuration of the control change table D-1 shown in FIG. 19 is the same as the configuration of the control change table C-1.

  Although the configuration of the normal stop table will be described later, the control change table C-1 and the control change table D-1 can display combinations of symbols related to normal replay when the table selection number is “0”. In the meantime, the type of the normal stop table in which the planned stop positions of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are specified, and when the table selection number is “1”, the symbol combination related to the special replay is The normal stop table type in which the expected stop positions of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are defined so as to be displayed is defined.

  Next, the line mask data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The line mask data table defines line mask data according to the type of the stop button (this is called the operation stop button) where the stop operation has been detected. The line mask data consists of 1 byte and is defined as “10000000” for the left stop button 7L, “00010000” for the middle stop button 7C, and “00000010” for the right stop button 7R. Yes. The line mask data is used when a scheduled stop position is determined using a normal stop table described later.

  Next, the normal stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The normal stop table defines stop data consisting of 1 byte according to the symbol positions “0” to “20”. The contents of the stop data will be specifically described. Bit 7 corresponds to “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to “left reel B line”. Bit 5 corresponds to “middle reel line change”, bit 4 corresponds to “middle reel A line”, and bit 3 corresponds to “middle reel B line”. Bit 2 corresponds to “right reel line change”, bit 1 corresponds to “right reel A line”, and bit 0 corresponds to “right reel B line”.

  Although details will be described with reference to the flowchart described later, the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (or the result when the line mask data is processed) and the reel stop corresponding to the operation stop button are started. The logical product of the stop data corresponding to each symbol position from the position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols is taken, and the difference to the symbol position where the result is not 0 is determined as the number of sliding symbols for stop data. The line mask data defined in the above-described line mask data table is basically defined such that the bit corresponding to the A line of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is turned on.

  As described above, the normal stop table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of symbol positions (in other words, stop start positions) “0” to “20”. The symbol position associated with itself has information as to whether or not the position where the rotation of the reel is stopped is appropriate. The stop data is obtained by assigning information corresponding to whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position where the rotation of the reel is stopped by assigning a bit corresponding to “A line” and a bit corresponding to “B line”. In addition, information indicating which of the two types of information should be adopted is defined by assigning a bit corresponding to “line change”. For the purpose of compression).

  Note that, as will be described in detail later, there are a case where the bit corresponding to the A line is referred to stop the rotation of the reel and a case where the bit corresponding to the B line is referred to stop the rotation of the reel. Even if the same symbol combination is displayed depending on the pressing order adopted by the user, the timing when the stop button is pressed, etc., the type of the effective line that matches it may be different. ing. Regardless of which one is selected, the purpose is basically to stop the rotation of the reel so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the active line.

  FIG. 21 shows a normal stop table C-2 and a normal stop table D-2, and FIG. 22 shows a normal stop table C-3 and a normal stop table D-3. These normal stop tables are used when a forward press is performed and a second stop operation and a third stop operation are performed. Referring to the normal stop table C-2 and the normal stop table D-2 shown in FIG. 21, the planned stop positions determined based on the data corresponding to the “middle reel A line” are “2”, “5”, One of “10”, “14”, and “18”. Further, the planned stop position determined based on the data corresponding to the “right reel A line” is any one of “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “18”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on these “A lines”, the symbol “replay” is displayed along the cross-down line 8e. There is a possibility that. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “B line”, the symbol “replay” can be displayed along the top line 8b. There is sex.

  Referring to the normal stop table C-3 and the normal stop table D-3 shown in FIG. 22, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the A line, the cross The symbol “Replay” may be displayed along the upline 8a. On the other hand, if the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the B line, the symbol “replay” may be displayed along the bottom line 8d. is there.

  Here, for example, when the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay” and the scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L is “20”, for example, the control change table C-1 Then, when the table selection number is “0”, that is, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range, the normal stop table C-2 is determined. At this time, since the symbol “replay” at symbol position “0” is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L, a combination of symbols related to normal replay is displayed along the top line 8b or the cross-down line 8e. Become so. On the other hand, when the table selection number is “1”, that is, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is not within the red 7 range, the normal stop table C-3 is determined. At this time, since the symbol “wing” at symbol position “19” is displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the symbol combination related to the special replay 2 is displayed along the cross-up line 8a or the bottom line 8d. Will come to be.

  FIG. 23 shows a normal stop table C-1 and a normal stop table D-1. This is used when irregular pushing is performed as described above. In this normal stop table, scheduled stop positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R including the left reel 3L are defined. Referring to FIG. 23, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the A line, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is displayed in the lower portion of the right display window 4R along the cross-down line 8e. There is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to normal replay is displayed. On the other hand, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the B line, the symbol “bird”, symbol “watermelon”, symbol “BAR” of the left reel 3L. ”, The symbol“ wing ”, or the symbol“ blue 7 ”is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L, the symbol“ replay ”of the middle reel 3C is displayed in the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and the right reel There is a possibility that the 3R symbol “replay” is displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R, and the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 are displayed along the cross-down line 8e.

  Next, the line change request check table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The line change request check table is used when a stop operation is detected for the left stop button 7L when the normal stop table C-1 and the normal stop table D-1 are used. The line change request check table defines a line change request flag according to the stop start position of the left reel 3L. The line change request flag is data for determining an effective line type for displaying a combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination. More specifically, when the line change request flag is off, the planned stop position is determined based on the “A line” in the normal stop table shown in FIG. 23, while the line change request flag is on. At some point, the planned stop position is determined based on the “B line”.

  The line change request check table C-1 shown in FIG. 24 defines the line change request flag as OFF when the stop start position is within the red 7 range, and ON when it is not within the red 7 range. On the other hand, the line change request check table D-1 shown in FIG. 25 specifies the line change request flag as OFF when the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, and ON when the stop start position is not within the blue 7 range. To do. It can be said that the line change request flag is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position of the left reel 3L is within the red 7 range. Therefore, when the line change request flag is OFF, the “A line” in the normal stop table is referred to, and the symbol combination related to the normal replay is displayed along the cross-down line 8e. When the line change request flag is updated to ON, the “B line” in the normal stop table is referred to, so that the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5 are displayed along the cross-down line 8e. .

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination including the special replays 1 to 5 is determined during the operation of RT1 and RT3, if the red replay is included together with this, the left reel 3L While the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position is included in the red 7 range, the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position is included in the blue 7 range of the left reel 3L in the case of blue replay. It is possible to avoid display of symbol combinations related to special replays 1 to 5. As a result, it is possible to avoid the operation of RT4 and prolong the operations of RT1 and RT3 that are advantageous to the player. Further, since the player only needs to perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in a range that occupies approximately half of the surface of the reel, the burden on the player of timing of the stop operation can be reduced. Thus, it is possible to easily avoid the end of the replay time operation.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 31, the special stop table L- 1 and the like selected when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination will be described. The special stop table L-1 and the like to be described below determine the scheduled stop position so that the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on a predetermined effective line regardless of the stop start position when forward pressing is performed. On the other hand, when the irregular push is performed, when the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is a specific stop start position, the combination of symbols related to the special bell is set to a predetermined effective line. On the other hand, when the stop start position is different from the specific stop start position, the scheduled stop position is determined so that the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on a predetermined effective line.

  FIG. 26 shows the special stop table L-1. Among the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the special stop table L-1, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop position “14”, a combination of symbols related to the bell is configured. When the symbol “bell” is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L and the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L. In the special stop table L-1, “0” is determined as the table selection number regardless of the stop start position. That is, when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, it does not matter whether the stop start position is within the red 7 range.

  FIG. 27 shows the control change table L-1. The control change table L-1 defines the normal stop table L-3 for the planned stop position “14”, and defines the normal stop table L-2 for the other planned stop positions.

  FIG. 28 shows the normal stop table L-2. In the normal stop table L-2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “A line”, the symbol “bell” is displayed along the bottom line 8d. There is a possibility that. FIG. 29 shows the normal stop table L-3. In the normal stop table L-3, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “A line”, the symbol “bell” is displayed along the top line 8b. There is a possibility that. The normal stop table L-2 and the normal stop table L-3 define “0” as data corresponding to “line change” and “B line”, and the planned stop position based on “B line”. Is never determined. Accordingly, when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the forward push is performed, if the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is “14”, the bell is moved along the top line 8b. While such a symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination related to the bell is displayed along the bottom line 8d at other scheduled stop positions.

  FIG. 29 shows the normal stop table L-1. This is used when an irregular push is performed. In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop positions determined based on the “middle reel A line” are “1”, “6”, “11”, “12”, “15”, and “19”. Either. If the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the planned stop positions other than “12” among the planned stop positions, basically, the symbol “bell” may be displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. There is. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the planned stop position “11”, there is a possibility that the symbol “red 7” related to the special bell is displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C. The scheduled stop position “11” is determined when the stop start position is any one of “7” to “11”, and the stop start positions “7” to “11” are the specific stop start positions described above. Equivalent to.

  When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the planned stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the symbol “bell” is located in the lower stage of the middle display window 4C. May be displayed. The scheduled stop position “12” is determined when the stop start position is “12”, and the stop start position “12” corresponds to the specific stop start position described above. When the stop start position is “12”, the line change is valid, and the data referred to for the other reels is changed from “A line” to “B line”. The number of the specific stop start positions described above is smaller than the number of stop start positions different from the specific stop start position.

  In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop position determined based on the “middle reel B line” is any one of “2”, “7”, “12”, “16”, and “20”. . If the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these scheduled stop positions, basically, the symbol “bell” may be displayed in the lower stage of the middle display window 4C. As described above, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” related to the special bell may be displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. . In the “middle reel B line”, the planned stop position “12” is determined when the stop start position is any of “8” to “12”, and the stop start positions “8” to “12” are described above. This corresponds to a specific stop start position.

  In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop positions determined based on the “right reel A line” are “2”, “3”, “6”, “10”, “15”, and “19”. Either. If the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop positions other than “3” among the planned stop positions, basically, the symbol “bell” may be displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. There is. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position “2”, there is a possibility that the symbol “blue 7” related to the special bell is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R. The scheduled stop position “2” is determined when the stop start position is “20” and any one of “0” to “2”, and the stop start positions “20” and “0” to “2” are This corresponds to the specific stop start position described above. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R, and the symbol “bell” is in the lower part of the right display window 4R. May be displayed. This scheduled stop position “3” is determined when the stop start position is “3”, and the stop start position “3” corresponds to the specific stop start position described above. When the stop start position is “3”, the line change becomes valid, and the data referred to for the other reels is changed from “A line” to “B line”.

  In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop position determined based on the “right reel B line” is any one of “3”, “7”, “11”, “16”, and “20”. . When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at these scheduled stop positions, there is a possibility that the symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the lower stage of the right display window 4R. As described above, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” may be displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. In the “right reel B line”, the scheduled stop position “3” is determined when the stop start position is any one of “0” to “3”, and the stop start positions “0” to “3” are described above. This corresponds to a specific stop start position.

  In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop positions determined based on the “left reel A line” are “2”, “4”, “9”, “10”, “15”, and “20”. Either. If the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop positions other than “10” among the planned stop positions, basically, the symbol “bell” may be displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. There is. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop position “10”, the symbol “BAR” related to the special bell is displayed in the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the symbol “Bell” is displayed in the left display window. There is a possibility of being displayed in the lower part of 4L. This scheduled stop position “10” is determined when the stop start position is “10”, and the stop start position “10” corresponds to the specific stop start position described above.

  In the normal stop table L-1, the planned stop positions determined based on the “left reel B line” are “0”, “3”, “5”, “10”, “11”, and “16”. Either. If the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop positions other than “11” among the planned stop positions, basically, the symbol “bell” may be displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L. There is. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop position “11”, the symbol “BAR” may be displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. This scheduled stop position “11” is determined when the stop start position is “11”, and the stop start position “11” corresponds to the specific stop start position described above.

  As described above, in the normal stop table L-1 used when the irregular pressing is performed, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by referring to the “A line”, basically, If the stop start position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the specific stop start position at which the planned stop position at which the combination of symbols related to the special bell can be displayed is determined, the combination of symbols related to the special bell Is displayed along the top line 8b, but if the stop start position is different from the specific stop start position described above, the combination of symbols related to the bell may be displayed along the center line 8c. . In addition, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped by referring to the “B line”, basically, if the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is the specific stop start position described above. While the combination of symbols related to the special bell is displayed along the center line 8c, if the stop start position is different from the specific stop start position described above, the combination of symbols related to the bell is along the bottom line 8d. May be displayed.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order (that is, priority orders 1 to 3). The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to winning (also referred to as the internal winning combination types). Pull-in means displaying a symbol within a predetermined numerical range as the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position on a predetermined effective line. The pull-in data corresponds to the internal winning combination and display combination described above and the configuration such as the bit pattern. The priority table is “pocket (related to medal payout)” for priority 3 and “bonus (bonus game bonus), which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than small roles for priority 2. For the priority 1, for each of “replay (related to the operation of the replay)”, the pull-in data corresponding to each of the “priority order 1” is defined.

  Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The search order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as a search order) in which applicable numerical values are searched from a numerical value range (ie, 0 to 4) specified in advance as the number of sliding frames. Although details will be described later, in this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the search order “5” to “1”, and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the search order “1” is given priority. To be applied. In addition, the search order table defines the search order based on the number of sliding pieces (that is, the number of sliding pieces for stop data) obtained according to the special stop table described above. That is, the search order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the stop data slide piece is the highest, and as a result, the number of slide pieces acquired based on the special stop table etc. is more than the number of other slide pieces. Since it is also preferentially determined, it is possible to give priority to the display of the symbols intended during the development of the special stop table or the like.

  The various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area, which has the same contents as the internal winning combination storing area.

  (1) of FIG. 34 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area). Bits 0 to 7 of the storage area correspond to red cherry, peach cherry, condor, special condor, feather, watermelon, bell, and special bell, respectively. (2) of FIG. 34 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area). Bits 0 to 7 of the storage area correspond to blue replay, red replay, special replay 5, special replay 4, special replay 3, special replay 2, special replay 1, and normal replay, respectively. (3) of FIG. 34 shows an internal winning combination 3 storage area (display combination 3 storage area). Bit 0 of the storage area corresponds to special 7, and bits 5 to 7 correspond to BB3, BB2, and BB1, respectively. When the data stored in each of these storage areas is 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When BB1, BB2, or BB3 is acquired as a winning request flag, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area adopts the same configuration as the internal winning combination 3 storage area described above, and bits 5 to 7 correspond to BB3, BB2 and BB1, respectively. As will be described later, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carryover combination storage area are held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is referred to as so-called “carry-over”, and in the present embodiment, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carry-over combination storage area as the holding means are referred to as “carry-over combination”. . While the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” are stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area and determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. It has become.

  Next, the configuration of the effective stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effective stop button storage area is composed of 1 byte, and stores data indicating the type of stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (that is, in a state where the detection of the pressing operation can be accepted). Each of bits 0 to 2 corresponds to a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button.

  Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation stop button storage area consists of 1 byte and stores data indicating the type of the stop button for which the pressing operation has been detected. Each of bits 0 to 2 corresponds to a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, symbol codes relating to symbols of the reels located on the respective effective lines 8a to 8e are stored. For example, in the case of the center line 8c, a symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L located in the middle of the left display window 4L, a symbol code related to the symbol of the middle reel 3C located in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the right The symbol code relating to the symbol of the right reel 3R located in the middle of the display window 4R is stored. The ROM 32 shows the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 2 as data, and a symbol arrangement table for defining symbol codes corresponding to each symbol position data. It is remembered. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “10 (00001010B)” is assigned according to the type of each of red 7 (symbol 61) to feather (symbol 70). ing. The storage example shown in FIG. 38 is for the case where the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “3”.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The expected display combination storing area is composed of an expected display combination storage area for left reel, an expected display combination storage area for middle reel, and an expected display combination storage area for right reel each consisting of 1 byte, and each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The priority pull-in status determined according to the symbol positions “0” to “20” is stored. The priority pull-in status is “005H (00000101B)” “replay”, “003H” “bonus”, “002H” “small role”, “001H” “can stop”, and “000H” “stop prohibited” Is supported.

  The priority pull-in status has a higher priority as the value is larger. By referring to the priority pull-in status, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the reel rotation is stopped. Further, the symbol for which the highest value is determined as the priority pull-in status is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, the priority pull-in status can be said to indicate the order between the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel, and is determined under the influence of the internal winning combination as will be described later. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same priority pull-in status, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the search order table.

  Hereinafter, the various tables stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 47.

  Although detailed description will be given later, the sub control circuit 72 displays the combination of symbols related to the bell and the combination of symbols related to the special bell when the operations of BB1 to BB3 are performed. A specific performance state (hereinafter referred to as a point addition game) in which a numerical value corresponding to the time is determined in advance, a numerical value corresponding to the condition that one of them is displayed is acquired, and the acquired numerical value is added as a point. ) And based on the total of the points, decide whether or not to operate in a state where information that is advantageous to the player is provided (hereinafter referred to as assist time, abbreviated as “AT”) Like to do. Further, when the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed, it is determined whether or not the stop start positions corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation at that time are the specific stop start positions described above. In consideration of these results, the corresponding numerical values are obtained. Then, in the sub-control circuit 72, when the internal winning combination including the special replays 1 to 5 is determined during the operation of RT1 or RT2, the sub-control circuit 72 is specified in the liquid crystal display device 5 on condition that the operation of the AT is performed. The video is displayed, and the player is suggested to perform the stop operation at a timing that avoids the display of the symbol combinations related to the special replays 1 to 5. The table described below is mainly used when executing the point addition game and determining the AT operation.

  First, an effect selection initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect selection initial setting table defines an effect selection table selection table according to the gaming state for the sub CPU. The sub CPU gaming state is data that is referred to in order to execute an effect such as video display or sound and light output according to the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71. Based on various commands transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 manages the update and the like. The gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71 is also displayed in the sub control circuit 72. It is possible to manage. Specifically, a general gaming state, four types of RT gaming states RT1 to RT4, and three types of BB gaming states BB1 to BB3 are provided.

  Next, an effect selection table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. 41 and FIG.

  The effect selection table selection table defines the effect selection table according to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71. The effect selection table selection table A shown in FIG. 41 is selected when in the general gaming state or the RT4 gaming state. The effect selection table selection table J shown in FIG. 42 is selected when the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, and the BB3 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as BB1 to BB3 gaming state). In each effect selection table selection table, the type of effect selection table defined according to the internal winning combination is different. In the effect selection table selection table J, when the internal winning combination is “special bell + bell”, an effect selecting table “79” different from other internal winning combinations is determined.

  Next, an effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect selection table defines an effect number and a lottery value corresponding to the effect number. The determination of the production number based on the initial selection table for production selection, the production selection table selection table, and the production selection table described above is triggered by the detection of the start operation. Since the above-described effect selection table selection table J is selected in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it can be said that the effect selection table defined by this defines the effect number executed in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state. That is, the effect selection table “79” selected when the internal winning combination is “special bell + bell” defines the effect number related to the execution of the above point addition game. Specifically, the effect selection table “79” has specific effect numbers “28”, “29”, ““ that are not defined in the effect selection table “78” selected when the other internal winning combination is selected. “30” and “31” are defined.

  Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data that defines the mode of video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the mode of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and the mode of light output from the LED 101. In FIG. 40, only the image mode is illustrated, but the same table is provided for the sound mode and the light mode. When the production number is determined, the production data associated with the production number is acquired. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the production number and the production data are equivalent.

  The production data includes detection of the start operation (start in the figure), detection of the first stop operation (first stop in the figure), detection of the second stop operation (second stop in the figure), and the third stop operation. Basically, a game such as detection (third stop in the figure), display of a combination of symbols by stopping rotation of all reels (indicator in the figure), and detection of insertion operation (injection of medals in the figure) It is defined according to the timing at which the operation of the person is detected, and is acquired according to each. As is clear from what is shown in the drawing, the liquid crystal display device 5 is selected at each timing by selecting and executing each effect data related to the display of the video in response to the detection of the operation by the player such as the start operation. In this case, the corresponding video is displayed, and a state in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying these series of videos is displayed to the player.

  Here, in the aforementioned production numbers “28” and “29”, the production data “mark rotation” is acquired at the “start”, and the production data “stop at dog” is obtained when the “display combination” is determined. In the aforementioned production numbers “30” and “31”, the production data “mark rotation” is acquired at the time of “start”, and the production data “stop at beauty” is acquired when the “display combination” is determined.

  Next, the mesh check table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The push check table is a stop button (that is, an operation stop button) in which a stop operation is detected among stop buttons (that is, effective stop buttons) in a state in which detection of a stop operation by a player can be accepted. The type of the stop start position is defined according to the type. The stop start position defined by the eye check table is determined to be the specific stop start position described above, that is, the planned stop position at which the combination of symbols related to the special bell can be displayed in the normal stop table L-1 described above. This corresponds to the stop start position. The push check table is used when each of the first stop operation and the second stop operation is detected when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB1 to BB3 gaming states. Is.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB1 to BB3 gaming states, when each of the first stop operation and the second stop operation is detected, It is determined whether or not the reel stop start position corresponding to the type of the stop button that has been detected matches the stop start position defined by the eye-push check table, whereby the first stop operation and It is determined whether or not the stop start position when each detection of the second stop operation is performed is a specific stop start position. In other words, by referring to the push check table, the first stop operation and the second stop operation performed by the player are stopped at the timing when the symbol combination related to the special bell is displayed (hereinafter referred to as this). It becomes possible to know whether or not it was called “special bell”.

  As shown in the figure, in the eye check table, when there are two effective stop buttons (that is, when the second stop operation is detected), it is determined based on the detection of the first stop operation already performed. Depending on the scheduled stop position, a specific stop start position corresponding to each operation stop button is defined. This is because the specific stop start position described above may differ depending on which data of “A line” or “B line” is referred to in the normal stop table L-1. Yes, in order to make a more accurate determination as to whether or not the special bell is pushed.

  Next, the AT game number selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT game number selection data selection table corresponds to when the display combination “bell” is determined and when the display combination “special bell” is determined according to the type of the specific stop operation monitoring flag and the production number. Define AT game number selection data. The AT game number selection data is data used to select the number of AT games described later, and a numerical value of “0” or “1” is adopted. As will be described in detail later, the AT game number selection data acquired by the AT game number selection data selection table is added to the point counter of the SDRAM 83, and in advance with a probability based on the number of values stored in the point counter. Any one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined as the number of AT games.

  Whether the specific stop operation monitoring flag matches the stop start position when each of the first stop operation and the second stop operation is detected, and the specific stop start position defined by the push check table This is data indicating the determination result of whether or not the special bell was successfully pushed in the first stop operation and the second stop operation. In other words, it is determined that the special bell was successfully pushed. It is managed to be “on” when it is turned off, and “off” when it is determined that the special bell has failed to be pressed. Further, the type of effect number defined by the AT game number selection data selection table corresponds to the type of effect number selected by the aforementioned effect selection table 79.

  Accordingly, when “bell” is determined as the display combination when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is on, the special bell is successfully pushed in the first stop operation and the second stop operation. As a result of the failure in the third stop operation, it can be seen that the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed. On the other hand, when “bell” is determined as the display combination when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is off, the special bell failed to be pushed at an early stage such as the first stop operation or the second stop operation. Or, it can be seen that the player did not originally intend to push the special bell. When the “special bell” is determined as the display combination, the specific stop operation monitoring flag is always “on”.

  Here, referring to the AT game number selection data selection table, “bell” is determined as the display combination when “special bell” is determined as the display combination and when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”. The number of AT games corresponding to each of the production numbers 28 to 31 according to the three cases, that is, the case where “bell” is determined as the display combination when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “ON”. It can be seen that the selection data is defined. Below, for each production number, the magnitudes of numerical values acquired according to the above three cases will be compared.

  First, when the production number is “28”, “0” is acquired as the AT game number selection data in any of the above three cases. When the production number is “30”, “1” is acquired as the AT game number selection data in any of the above three cases.

  Next, when the production number is “29”, if “bell” is determined as the display combination regardless of whether the specific stop operation monitoring flag is on or off, “0” is acquired, while the display combination is displayed. If “special bell” is determined, “1” is acquired. Therefore, a larger numerical value is determined as the AT game number selection data when “special bell” is determined as the display combination than when “bell” is determined as the display combination. .

  When the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “ON”, the AT game number selection data defined for each production number and the display combination “special bell” are determined when the display combination “bell” is determined. When the display combination “special bell” is determined, “1” is determined for three effect numbers among the four effect numbers. On the other hand, when the display combination “bell” is determined, “1” is determined by one effect number among the four effect numbers, and therefore when the display combination “special bell” is determined. It can be said that the same numerical value is selected with a higher probability than when the display combination “bell” is determined.

  Next, when the production number is “31”, “1” is acquired if “special bell” is determined as the display combination. On the other hand, if “bell” is determined as the display combination, “1” is acquired if the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”, while if the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “on”. “0” is acquired. Accordingly, even when “bell” is determined as the display combination, the failure of pushing the special bell in the final stop operation or the special bell eye is failed earlier than the case where the pushing of the special bell is failed. When the player is not willing to push, the AT game number selection data has a larger value, that is, the same value as when the display combination “special bell” is determined. As described above, when “special bell” is determined as the display combination, “1” is acquired as the AT game number selection data unless the production number is 29, but the special bell is unsuccessful in the final stop operation. If this happens, a value “0” that is less than the value “1” that would have been obtained if it was not aimed at from the beginning will be obtained. In order to obtain advantageous points, it is possible to provide a game with the content of carrying a certain risk and to improve the interest.

  When the display combination “bell” is determined, when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”, the AT game number selection data defined for each effect number and the specific stop operation monitoring flag are “on”. In comparison with the AT game number selection data defined for each production number, when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “OFF”, “1” is determined for two production numbers of the four production numbers. On the other hand, when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “ON”, “1” is determined by one effect number among the four effect numbers, and therefore the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “ON”. It can be said that the same numerical value is selected with a lower probability than when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”.

  In addition, in the AT game number selection data selection table, the numerical value defined in advance according to the specific stop operation monitoring flag and the display combination is different for each effect number determined when the start operation is detected. The decision is to be diverse. It can be said that this AT game number selection data selection table includes a table having different characteristics for each effect number as one table.

  Next, the AT game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT game number lottery table includes a plurality of types of numerical values stored in the AT game number counter according to the numerical values stored in the point counter which is the accumulation of the AT game number selection data selected in a predetermined period. The lottery value related to the decision is specified. The AT game number counter is data for managing the number of games in which the operation of the AT continues (the number of AT games). In other words, the AT game number counter manages the number of times that information advantageous to the player can be provided. It can be said that it is data for. In the present embodiment, basically, in the case where the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT3 are performed, the performance number "" is set on condition that the numerical value stored in the AT game number counter exceeds zero. By displaying an image based on “21” or “22” on the liquid crystal display device 5, it is suggested that a stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol combination according to the special replays 1 to 5 is not displayed, Information for avoiding the end of the operation of RT3 is provided to the player. In the AT game number lottery table, the larger the numerical value stored in the point counter, the relatively large numerical value (for example, numerical values such as “110” to “2100” in the figure) from a plurality of predetermined numerical values. ) Has a high probability of being determined as the number of AT games. In other words, in the above point addition game, the larger the number of times that the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed than the number of times that the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed, the larger the number becomes the number of AT games. It can be said that the probability of being determined as is high.

  More specifically, when the point counter is “2” and when the point counter is “3”, when the point counter is “3”, it is compared with when the point counter is “2”. Thus, a larger numerical value (for example, “1100”) is selected from a plurality of types of numerical values, or the same numerical value (for example, “210”) is selected with a higher probability among the plurality of types of numerical values. It has a configuration. That is, when “special bell” is determined as the display combination, a larger numerical value is selected from a plurality of types of numerical values compared to when “bell” is determined as the display combination, or It can be said that the same numerical value is selected with a higher probability among a plurality of types of numerical values. As described above, when the AT game number selection data is selected, the AT game number is selected based on the selected AT game number selection data. Therefore, the selection of the AT game number selection data and the selection of the AT game number are: It can be said that there is an equivalent relationship. The AT game number selection data corresponds to selection data. The number of AT games corresponds to the number of times information can be provided.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the 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. This process is executed based on the occurrence of a reset interrupt that is performed when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal. When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 specifies an address for initialization at the end of the game (step S1). Next, the CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address (step S2). As a result, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the like of the RAM 33 is initialized. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S3). This is a process for monitoring whether or not the operation of RB1 or RB2 is performed during the operation of BB1 to BB3.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S4). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means and a start operation detection means for determining the number of medals to be inserted based on the detection of the insertion operation by the player. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). Next, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52 is performed (step S6). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S7). In this processing, processing such as determination of a special stop table based on the internal winning combination storing area, determination of the priority pull-in status for each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, “000H” is stored in the operation stop button storage area, and “35865” is stored in the automatic stop timer. When the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, a process for starting the rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process that is periodically generated every 1.1173 msec. This process constitutes a reel rotating means. In this interrupt process, a process of subtracting 1 from the automatic stop timer is also performed. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S10).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S11). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S12). This process constitutes a winning determination means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels. Next, the CPU 31 checks for illegal hits (step S13). That is, an erroneous winning check is performed when a display combination that does not match the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination is determined. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (step S15). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a game medium giving means.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S16). Specifically, the value determined as the payout number from the bonus end number counter is subtracted until the bonus end number counter reaches zero. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S17). When determining that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S18). This process constitutes bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game. If the CPU 31 determines in step S17 that the BB1-BB3 operating flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S19). This process constitutes a replay time operating means for operating the replay time. The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 64 after step S18 or after step S19 (step S20). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means. 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 or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RB1 to RB2 operating flag is not on, the BB1 to BB2 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S33). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1-BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs the RB1 operating process based on the bonus operating table (step S34). When it is determined that the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs RB2 operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S35). When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (step S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S54).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected after step S52 or after step S54 (step S55). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S56). When determining that the insertion number counter is not 3, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the inserted number counter is 3, the credit counter is incremented by 1 (step S60). When determining in step S55 that no medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is in the process of passing after step S59 or after step S60 (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S62). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter is 3 when it is determined in step S61 that the medal is in the process of passing or after step S62 (step S63). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S55. When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S64). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55, and when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S65). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S81). The gaming state is RB1 gaming state when the RB1 operating flag is on, RB2 gaming state when the RB2 operating flag is on, RT1 gaming state when the RT1 gaming state flag is on, and RT2 gaming state flag. If the RT3 gaming state flag is on, the RT2 gaming state is on, the RT4 gaming state is on if the RT4 gaming state flag is on, and the general gaming state is on.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S82). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is not 0, that is, the winning request flags “BB1” to “BB3” are stored, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 29 (step S83). This is to prevent the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” from being repeatedly determined. When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a determination random number value (step S84). In the following, the random number value for determination is processed, and the random value itself stored in the random value storage area is not processed.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S85). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S86). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has occurred (step S88). When the CPU 31 determines that no digit is generated, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S89). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S90). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S85. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (step S91). When it is determined in step S88 that a digit has occurred, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer (step S92).

  After step S91 or after step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is less than 5 (step S93). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than 5, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than 5, the CPU 31 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is 15 (step S95). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is not 15, it designates the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S96). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is 15, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S97). After step S94, after step S96, or after step S97, the CPU 31 refers to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small combination / replay data pointer. (Step S98). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area in which the address is set (step S99).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S100). When the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether the bonus data pointer is 0 (step S101). When determining that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (step S31). S102). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and the RT gaming number counter, and stores the RT2 gaming state flag (step S103). The CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S100, determines that the bonus data pointer is 0 in step S101, or is stored in the carryover combination storage area after step S103. The logical sum of the stored data and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area (step S104). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination storing area, selects and stores a special stop table or the like based on the reel stop initial setting table (step S121). At this time, bits 5 to 7 corresponding to BB1 to BB3 in the internal winning combination 3 storage area are masked, and coincidence / mismatch with the rest is determined. In the present embodiment, the special winning table is shared between the case where BB1 to BB3 are included in the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the case where it is not, but the internal winning combination 3 storage area Depending on whether or not BB1 to BB3 are included, or depending on the type, a different special stop table or the like may be provided.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores an identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each symbol storage area (step S122). Next, the CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S123). The stop button non-operation counter is data for counting the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is not detected. Next, the CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S124). In this process, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets and stores a stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S141). Next, the CPU 31 sets “008H (00001000B)” as stop button check data (step S142). Next, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S143). For example, “008H (00001000B)” is “004H (00000100B)”. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the valid stop button storage area is 0 (step S144). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the process proceeds to step S143. When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed (step S145). In this process, the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S145 that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S143. If the CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed, The reel is determined as the search target reel, and the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the search target reel is set (step S146). In this process, when the stop button check data is “001H”, “002H”, and “004H”, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are determined as the search target reels according to the stop button check data. The head address (that is, symbol position 0) of the expected display combination storing area to be set is set. Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S147).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S148). Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S149). In this process, a combination of symbols that can be displayed to the player along the active line is searched according to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel. Next, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in status acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57 (step S150). In this process, the priority pull-in status is determined based on the combination of symbols specified by the display combination search process and the priority order table.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in status in the expected display combination storing area based on the symbol position data (step S151). Next, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (step S153). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0, the process proceeds to step S148. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of searches (step S154). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S155). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S155 that the number of searches is not 0, CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is being rotated in all symbol storage areas (step S156). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (step S157). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3, the process proceeds to step S142. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3, the reel corresponding to the operating stop button is determined as a search target reel. (Step S158). Next, the CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as the symbol position data (step S159). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S160). When this process ends, the process moves to step S142.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (step S181). Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S182). Next, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (step S183). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (step S184). When it is determined that they match, a winning operation flag and storage area addition data are acquired (step S185). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination 1 storage area, and adds the address based on the storage area addition data (step S186). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (step S187). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S188). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 acquires the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (step S189).

  The CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table when it is determined in step S184 that they do not match, when it is determined in step S188 that the number of searches is not 0, or after step S189 (step S190). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (step S191). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S183, and if it determines that it is an end code, the effective line It is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to the counter has been executed (step S192). In this process, the valid line counter stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the priority pull-in status acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. 56 and FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel (step S211). When it is determined that the search target reel is not the left reel, bit 0 and bit 1 of the display combination 1 storage area are cleared (step S212). That is, bit 0 corresponding to red cherry and bit 1 corresponding to peach cherry are cleared so that they are not reflected in the determination of the priority pull-in status. When the CPU 31 determines that the search target reel is the left reel in step S211, or after step S212, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 1 and the display combination 1, and the result and the logic of the display combination 1 The product is taken (step S213). By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S214). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S215). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the CPU 31 determines whether bit 0 or bit 1 is on (step S216). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in step S214, or determines that bit 0 or bit 1 is not on in step S216, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 and the display combination 2. Then, the logical product of the result and the display combination 2 is obtained (step S217). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S218). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S219).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in step S218, or when it is determined in step S219 that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 3 and the display combination 3 is calculated. Then, the logical product of the result and the display combination 3 is obtained (step S220). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S221). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S222). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1 in step S215, step S219, or step S222, or when it is determined that bit 0 or bit 1 is 1 in step S216, the priority pull-in status "000H" is set as (step S223). When this process ends, the priority pull-in status acquisition process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S221 that the logical product is 0, or in step S222, the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, the head address of the priority table is set and the number of checks is “ 3 ”,“ 1 ”is set as the initial value of the priority order (step S224). Next, the CPU 31 sets “000H” as the initial value of the priority pull-in status (step S225). Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 1, the display combination 1, and the pull-in data 1 (step S226). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S227). When determining that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 2, the display combination 2, and the pull-in data 2 (step S228). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S229). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 3, the display combination 3, and the pull-in data 3 (step S230). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S231). When the CPU 31 determines in step S227, step S229, or step S231 that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S232).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S231 that the logical product is 0, or after step S232, the CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in status including the carry flag to the left (step S233). By this processing, the priority pull-in status increases as the priority order increases. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (step S234). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S235). When it is determined that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S226, and when it is determined that the number of checks is 0, 1 is added to the priority pull-in status (step S236). This is because “000H” is treated as “stop prohibition”. When this process ends, the priority pull-in status acquisition process ends.

  Note that the expected display combination storing process may be performed before the reel rotation is actually stopped, or after the stop button is pressed. In this case, only the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol within a predetermined range in the rotation direction of the reel may be determined from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position, and each may be stored. More specifically, in step S147 of the expected display combination storing process described above, the stop start position is set as symbol position data, and “5” which is the maximum possible number of sliding symbols is applied as the symbol check count. good. In the present embodiment, the priority pull-in status is configured such that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the priority is higher as the value is smaller is also possible.

  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 S251). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is 0 (step S252). When it is determined that the automatic stop timer is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S251, and when it is determined that the automatic stop timer is 0, the CPU 31 selects the rightmost stop button that is an effective stop button (step S251). S253). Specifically, the most significant bit that is on is selected from bits 0 to 2 in the effective stop button storage area. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operating counter is 1 (step S254). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the CPU 31 turns on the automatic stop flag (step S255).

  When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button is pressed in step S251, determines that the stop button inactive counter is not 1 in step S254, or after step S255, the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area Is reset and the operation stop button is determined (step S256). At this time, the symbol counter when the pressing operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (step S257). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag is on (step S258). When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic stop flag is not on, it performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S259). This process constitutes a sliding piece number determining means for determining a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on a special stop table or the like.

  When determining that the automatic stop flag is on, the CPU 31 sets the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S260). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbol counter is “stoppable (001H)” (step S261). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not “stoppable”, it repeats step S261. That is, it waits for the symbol counter to be updated to coincide with the symbol position corresponding to “can be stopped”. When the CPU 31 determines that “stop is possible”, the CPU 31 determines 0 as the number of sliding frames (step S262). Thus, when the automatic stop flag is on, winning establishment is avoided.

  After step S259 or after step S262, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S263). The reel stop command includes data such as an effective stop button, an operation stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position. Next, the CPU 31 stores the scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S264). When the planned stop position is stored, the process of stopping the rotation of the reel based on the planned stop position is performed by the above-described interrupt process that occurs periodically. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. Next, the CPU 31 determines a reel corresponding to the operation stop button as a search target reel (step S265). Next, the CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as the symbol position data (step S266). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S267).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S268). In this process, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, a stop table to be used for the subsequent stop operation is determined based on the stop start position and the scheduled stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S269). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, it ends the reel stop control process. When it determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the CPU 31 performs the aforementioned display combination expected storing process (step S31). S270). In this process, the priority pull-in status is determined for each symbol of the remaining spinning reel. When this process ends, the process moves to step S251.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 stores line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (step S291). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step S292). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S293). In this process, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operating stop button is a left stop button (step S294). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 refers to the selected special stop table, and acquires the number of stop data sliding pieces and the table selection number according to the symbol counter (step S295). .

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S294 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table and adds the address based on the stop start position (step S296). Next, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the initial value of the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S297). Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (step S298). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (step S299). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S300). When determining that the logical product is 0 in step S299 or after step S300, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (step S301). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, adds 1 to the stop data address (step S302), and proceeds to step S301.

  After step S293, after step S295, or when it is determined in step S301 that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 performs priority pull-in control processing described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S303). This processing is performed for each symbol from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit to a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, a range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4 frames”). Priority order comparison means for comparing the priority order according to the above is configured. When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (step S321). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the line change request check table and adds the address according to the stop start position (step S322). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change request flag is on (step S323). When determining that the line change request flag is on, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S324).

  When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in step S321, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S325). When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area is 0 (step S326). When determining that bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area is 0, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table, and adds the address according to the stop start position (step S327). Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (step S328). In this process, the line mask data stored in the RAM 33 is transferred in advance to a register and the register is processed, and the line mask data itself is not changed. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (step S329). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag (step S330).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S323 that the line change request flag is not ON, after step S324, when it is determined in step S325 that the stop button non-operation counter is not 1, the CPU 31 stores the effective stop button storage area in step S326. When it is determined that bit 0 is not 0, when it is determined in step S329 that the logical product is 0, or after step S330, it is determined whether the line change valid flag is on (step S331). . When determining that the line change valid flag is on, the CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S332).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S331 that the line change valid flag is not on, or after step S332, the CPU 31 sets the start address of the stop table, adds the address according to the stop start position, and stops the slip for stop data. 0 is set as the initial value of the number of frames (step S333). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (step S334). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, it ends the second and third stop processing. When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of stop pieces for stop data, adds 1 to the address of the stop table (step S335), and proceeds to step S334.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 selects the leading address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button (step S351). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S352). Next, the CPU 31 compares the priority pull-in status for the number of checks from the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter (step S353). Next, the CPU 31 determines the maximum priority pull-in status as display combination prediction data (step S354). Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the search order table and sets “5” as the initial value of the search order (step S355). Next, the CPU 31 adds the address of the search order table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S356).

  Next, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current search order (step S357). Next, the CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and acquires the priority pull-in status (step S358). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data (step S359). When the CPU 31 determines that it is the same as the expected display combination data, it retracts the number of sliding symbols (step S360).

  When it is determined in step S359 that it is not the same as the expected display combination data, or after step S360, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the search order (step S361). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S362). If the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, it proceeds to step S357. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the CPU 31 returns the number of evacuated sliding frames (step S363). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (step S381). When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 ends the control change process. When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 2 or not. Is determined (step S382). The CPU 31 ends the control change process when determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2 and sets the control change table when determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2 (step S383). Next, the CPU 31 corrects the address of the control change table based on the table selection number (step S384). Next, the CPU 31 selects and stores a stop table according to the planned stop position (step S385). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S401). In this process, it is determined whether or not any one of bits 0 to 7 in the display combination 1 storage area and bit 0 in the display combination 3 storage area is ON. When determining that a winning has been established, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S402). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs BB end time processing, turns on the RT1 game state flag, and stores 3000 in the RT game number counter (step S403). Specifically, various data stored in the RAM 33 is cleared during operation. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S404). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S402 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (step S405). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S406). When it is determined in step S401 that no winning has been established, or when it is determined in step S406 that the possible winning number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming number counter by 1 (step S407). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the possible game number counter is 0 (step S408). 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 in step S406 that the possible winning number counter is 0, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing (step S409). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  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 BB1 to BB3 (step S421). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 to BB3, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs BB operation processing based on the display combination (step S422). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, the RT game state flag, and the RT game number counter (step S423). Next, the CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S424). Specifically, “6000” is set in the wait timer during BB operation, and waits for the counter to be decremented to “0” by the above-described periodic interrupt processing. Next, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S425). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S421 that the display combination is not BB1 to BB3, it determines whether or not the display combination 2 storage area is 0 (step S426). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination 2 storage area is 0, that is, the winning operation flag relating to the re-game operation is not stored, the bonus operation check process ends. When determining that the display combination 2 storage area is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S427). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S441). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (step S442). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S443). When determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the RT game state flag (step S444).

  The CPU 31 determines that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is not on in step S441, determines that the RT game number counter is not 0 in step S443, or stores the carryover combination after step S444. It is determined whether or not the area is 0 (step S445). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S446). When determining that the RT4 gaming state flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7 (step S447). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7, the RT game state flag is cleared (step S448). This process constitutes a replay time end means for ending the operation of the replay time. Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT4 game state flag and stores “1200” in the RT game number counter (step S449).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S445, or determines that the RT4 gaming state flag is on in step S446, the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is special replays 1 to 5 or special 7 in step S447. If it is determined that there is not, and after step S449, it is determined whether the RT gaming state flag storage area is 0 or whether the RT1 gaming state flag is ON (step S450). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT gaming state flag storage area is neither 0 nor the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process. When it is determined that the RT gaming state flag storage area is 0 or the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a bell (step S451). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a bell, it ends the RT control process. When determining that the display combination is a bell, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and turns on the RT3 gaming state flag (step S452). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the relationship such as transition between game states managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described according to the control program described above.

  First, in the general gaming state, when any one of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination, the operation of RT2 is started and the state transitions to the RT2 gaming state (circle 1 in the figure). When “BB1” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is finished and the operation of BB1 is started, and the state shifts to the RB1 gaming state (circle 2 in the figure). During the operation of BB1, the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, and when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 455, the operation of BB1 is completed and the operation of RT1 is started. , Transition to the RT1 gaming state (circle 3 in the figure).

  When “BB2” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is completed and the operation of BB2 is started, and the state shifts to the RB1 gaming state (circle 4 in the figure). When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 455 during the operation of BB2, the operation of BB2 is completed and the operation of RT1 is started, and the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state (in the figure). Circle 5). Further, when “BB3” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT2, the operation of RT2 is finished and the operation of BB3 is started, and a transition is made to the RB2 gaming state (circle 6 in the figure). When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 150 during the operation of BB3, the operation of BB3 is terminated and the operation of RT1 is started to shift to the RT1 gaming state (in the figure). No. 7).

  When “BELL” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is completed, the operation of RT3 is started, and the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state (circle 8 in the figure). In addition, when “bell” is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the operation of RT3 is started and the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state (circle 9 in the figure).

  If any of “special replays 1 to 5 and special 7” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT3, the operation of RT3 is terminated and the operation of RT4 is started, and the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state ( Circle 10 in the figure). In addition, when any of “Special Replays 1 to 5 and Special 7” is determined as the display combination during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is finished and the operation of RT4 is started, and the RT4 game state is entered. (Circle 11 in the figure). In addition, although not shown in the figure, when the special 7 is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the RT4 gaming state may be entered.

  During the operation of RT4, when the RT game number counter is updated to 0 and the predetermined number of games “1200” is consumed, the operation of RT4 is terminated and the game state shifts to the general game state (circle 12 in the figure). . Further, when the predetermined number of games “3000” is consumed during the operation of RT1, the operation of RT1 is terminated and the game state is shifted to the general game state (circle 13 in the figure). If any of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination during the operation of RT1, RT3, and RT4, the operation ends and the operation of RT2 is started to enter the RT2 gaming state. Transition (circle 14 in the figure).

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 receives a command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 (step S501). Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of command (step S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command is not received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (step S504). The process moves to S501.

  Next, the effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S521). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S522). When determining that there is no message, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S521, and when determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (step S523). That is, each data such as an internal winning combination included in each command is copied. Next, the sub CPU 81 updates various information (step S524). In this process, for example, information such as a sub CPU gaming state, an internal winning combination, a display combination, an operation stop button, an effective stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position are updated. In addition, you may manage the log | history of each information. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70 (step S525). In this process, according to the type of the received command, the effect number is determined, and the effect data is registered and executed based on the determined effect number. The effect content determination process constitutes information providing means. When this process ends, the process moves to step S521.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S541). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S542). In this process, the production number is determined and registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S543). When the effect data is registered, the sub CPU 81 executes it, that is, displays a video corresponding to the effect data and outputs sound and light. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in step S541 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S544). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number (step S545). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the eye check process described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S546). In this process, when a stop operation corresponding to a reel excluding at least one of the plurality of reels is detected, it is determined whether or not the stop start position at that time is a specific stop start position. A specific position determination unit is configured. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S545 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (step S547). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S548). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a game result effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S549). In this process, when the first symbol combination is displayed and when the second symbol combination is displayed, a predetermined numerical value is selected as selection data according to each of the two symbol symbol combinations. When the combination of symbols is displayed, selection data selection means for selecting a predetermined numerical value as selection data according to the result of the determination performed by the specific position determination means is configured. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S550). This processing includes a number management means for managing the number of times the operation of the AT for which information advantageous to the player is provided, the number of times the operation of the point addition game is continued, based on the detection of the start operation, etc. Constitute. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in step S547 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S551). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the medal insertion command has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (step S552). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in step S551 that the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S553). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is reception of a bonus start command, it performs a bonus start process (step S554). In this process, a process of storing 40 in the mini game management counter is performed. Thereby, the operation of the point addition game is started. The mini game management counter is data for managing the number of times that the operation of the point addition game continues. That is, the point addition game of the present embodiment is executed until 40 games have been consumed after the operation of BB is started. Although the numerical value stored in the mini game management counter is fixed, a plurality of types may be provided, and different values may be provided depending on the type of BB to be operated. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S553 that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S555). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs bonus end time processing (step S556). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a state change check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial setting table for effect selection, and selects an effect selection table selection table based on the sub CPU gaming state (step S582). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table selection table and selects an effect selection table based on the internal winning combination (step S583). Next, an effect number is selected by lottery and registered (step S584). This process constitutes effect data determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of effect data based on the detection of the start operation. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S585). When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  Next, the state change check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S601). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 ends the state change check process, and when it determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether or not the mini game management counter has become zero. (Step S602). When determining that the mini game management counter has reached 0, the sub CPU 81 determines and stores the AT game number based on the AT game number lottery table (step S603). In other words, when the operation of the point addition game is completed, a numerical value to be stored in the AT game number counter is determined from a plurality of predetermined numerical values based on the numerical value stored in the point counter and the extracted random number value. To do. This process constitutes an information provision possible number selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of numerical values as the number of information provision possible (in other words, the number of times that the operation of the AT continues) based on the selection data.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 selects a character to be displayed based on the determined number of AT games (step S604). More specifically, the control ROM 82 stores a character determination table (not shown) that defines effect data of different types such as characters to be displayed as video according to the AT game number counter. In the character determination table, the AT game number counter is divided into predetermined numerical ranges such as “0 or more and less than 50”, “50 or more and less than 150”, and “150 or more”, for example. The type of the corresponding effect data is determined according to which of these game number counters are included. When the effect data is determined, it is registered until the BB1 to BB3 gaming state ends, and the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Therefore, the player can predict the number of AT games based on the video displayed from the end of the mini game to the end of the BB gaming state. This process constitutes effect data determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of effect data based on the player based on the value selected by the information provision possible number selecting means. When this process ends, the state change check process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S602 that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 turns on the specific stop operation monitoring flag (step S605). When this process ends, the state change check process ends.

  Next, the effect rewriting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S631). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it ends the effect rewriting process, and when it determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. (Step S632). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect rewriting process, and when determining that it is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, It is determined whether or not it is “˜5 + red replay” (step S633). When determining that the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S634). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 changes the effect number to 21 (step S635). As a result, an image prompting to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 and RT3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see (1) of FIG. 77 described later). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S633 that the internal winning combination is not “normal replay + special replay 1-5 + red replay”, the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replay 1-5 + blue replay”. Is determined (step S636). When determining that the internal winning combination is “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + blue replay”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S637). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 changes the effect number to 22 (step S638). As a result, an image prompting to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 and RT3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see (2) of FIG. 77 described later). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  In addition, when the replay time is being operated, the effect rewriting process is performed when the internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination that triggers the end of the operation is determined, and the information provisionable number storage means (AT Information providing means for providing information to the player to avoid display of the specific symbol combination on the condition that a numerical value that is not a predetermined value (a numerical value exceeding 0) is stored by the game number counter) Constitute. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the position specified by the position specifying means (for example, the symbol counter, CPU 31) when the stop operation is detected is the position where the first symbol is arranged. When within the first range, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols different from the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, while the stop operation is detected. When the position specified by the position specifying means is not within the first range, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Therefore, in order to provide information for avoiding the display of the specific symbol combination, the player is notified according to the first symbol as shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the eye check check process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S681). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 ends the eye-push check process, and when it determines that it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether or not the mini game management counter is 0. (Step S682). When determining that the mini game management counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the eye-push check process. When determining that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0. Is discriminated (step S683). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a final stop operation. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 compares it with the stop start position defined by the eye-push check table (step S684). That is, whether or not the stop start position of the corresponding reel when the detection of the first stop operation and the detection of the second stop operation are performed coincides with the specific stop start position defined by the push check table. Is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not both match (step S685). When it is determined that the two match, the eye check process is terminated, and when it is determined that they do not match, the specific stop operation monitoring flag is cleared (step S686). When this process ends, the eye-push check process ends. As described above, when the special bell is successfully pushed, the specific stop operation monitoring flag remains on, and when the special bell is unsuccessful, the specific stop operation monitoring flag is updated to off. When this process ends, the eye-push check process ends.

  It should be noted that, in the above-described push check process, after determining that the mini game management counter is not 0 in step S682, it may be determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a special bell + bell. When it is determined that the internal winning combination is not the special bell + bell, the eye-push check process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is the special bell + bell, the process may proceed to step S683. . Further, after determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0 in step S683, it may be determined whether or not an irregular pressing is performed. Whether or not the button is irregularly pressed can be determined by determining whether or not the type of the operation stop button when the stop non-operation counter is 2 is middle or right. As a result, it is possible to eliminate wasteful processing when another internal winning combination is determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the game result effect process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is BB1 to BB3 (step S701). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 terminates the game result effect process. (Step S702). When determining that the mini game management counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the game result effect process, and when determining that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT game number selection data selection table. The AT game number selection data is selected based on the specific stop operation management flag, the production number, and the display combination (step S703). In this process, when the first symbol combination is displayed and when the second symbol combination is displayed, a predetermined numerical value is selected as selection data according to each of the two symbol symbol combinations. When the combination of symbols is displayed, selection data selection means for selecting a predetermined numerical value as selection data according to the result of the determination made by the specific position determination means is configured. Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the selected AT game number selection data to the point counter (step S704).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production number is 29 (step S705). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is 29, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number selection data is 0 (step S706). When determining that the AT game number selection data is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the game result effect process, and when determining that the AT game number selection data is not 0, the sub CPU 81 changes the effect number to 30, The effect data at the time of determination is changed (step S707). When this process ends, the game result effect process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S705 that the effect number is not 29, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is 31 (step S708). When it is determined that the effect number is not 31, the game result effect process is terminated. When it is determined that the effect number is 31, it is determined whether or not the AT game number selection data is 0 (step S709). When it is determined that the AT game number selection data is not 0, the game result effect process is terminated, and when it is determined that the AT game number selection data is 0, the effect number is changed to 28, and the effect when the display combination is determined. Data is changed (step S710). When this process ends, the game result effect process ends.

  As described above, the production number is changed on the basis of the determined AT game number selection data, and the numerical value determined as the AT game number selection data and the video to be displayed to the player This is for the purpose of consistency. Specifically, in this embodiment, when “1” is determined as the AT game number selection data and this is added to the point counter, the video based on the production numbers “30” and “31” is displayed. Then, while notifying the player that “1” has been added to the point counter by the video (see (3) of FIG. 78 described later), “0” is determined as the AT game number selection data. When the point counter is not added, a video based on the production numbers “28” and “29” is displayed to inform the player that the point counter is not added. (Refer to (2) in FIG. 78 described later). That is, in this embodiment, when the start operation is detected, the production number is predetermined, and when the symbol combination related to the bell is displayed and when the symbol combination related to the special bell is displayed, respectively. Since the configuration in which the numerical value to be acquired as AT game number selection data is specified in advance is adopted, there may be a case where the contents of the production number and the determined numerical value are different. In some cases, they try to match the two.

  Next, various game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is BB1 to BB3 (step S751). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the gaming state is not BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (step S752). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing, and when determining that the AT game number counter is not 0, is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state? It is determined whether or not (step S753). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, it ends the various game number counter update processing, and when it determines that it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, it subtracts 1 from the AT game number counter. (Step S754), the various game number counter update processing is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S751 that the game state is BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game management counter is 0 (step S755). When determining that the mini game management counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing, and when determining that the mini game management counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 decrements the mini game management counter by 1 ( In step S756), the various game number counter update processing is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 77 and 78, a specific example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the above-described effect data and the like will be described.

  (1) in FIG. 77 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the aforementioned effect number “21”. In (1) of FIG. 77, in the liquid crystal display device 5, an anthropomorphic character of a condor (hereinafter referred to as a condor) appears with a “red” bomb and a “black” bomb, and turns on the lead line of the “red” bomb. The state of blowing off the seed fire is displayed. That is, by displaying a red video, notification according to the pattern “red 7” included in the red 7 range on the surface of the left reel 3L is performed according to the relevance of the color. This is to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the special replays 1 to 5, that is, to perform the stop operation at the timing when the symbol combination related to the normal replay and the symbol combination related to the red replay are displayed. It is suggested to As a result, it is understood that the player may perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in the “red 7 range”. By making the stop operation successful, the player is relatively disadvantageous. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the operations of RT1 and RT3.

  (2) in FIG. 77 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the aforementioned effect number “22”. In (2) of FIG. 77, the liquid crystal display device 5 shows that the condor appears with a “blue” bomb and a “black” bomb, and blows off the seed light on the lead line of the “blue” bomb. ing. That is, by displaying a blue video, notification according to the pattern “blue 7” included in the blue 7 range on the surface of the left reel 3L is performed based on the relevance of the color. This suggests to the player that a stop operation is performed at the timing when the combination of symbols related to blue replay is displayed. As a result, it is understood that the player should perform the stop operation so that the stop start position is included in the “blue 7 range”, and by making the stop operation successful, it is relatively disadvantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the operations of RT1 and RT3.

  FIG. 78 shows a specific example of a video displayed based on the aforementioned production numbers “28”, “29”, “30”, and “31”. (1) in FIG. 78 is displayed based on the production data at the time of “start” in common when the production numbers “28”, “29”, “30”, and “31” are registered. It is a picture to be done. In (1) of FIG. 78, the liquid crystal display device 5 shows a state in which the appearance of the condor driving the car is viewed from the front, and an image (hereinafter referred to as an oval mark) is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 5a. , The mark image) is displayed in a horizontal direction around the vertical axis. This mark image is displayed as an anthropomorphic character (hereinafter referred to as “dog”) on one side, and a beautiful character (hereinafter referred to as “beauty”) on the other side. Are displayed to the player so that each character appears alternately.

  In addition, in the information on the display screen 5a, an image imitating 10 lamps arranged in a horizontal row (hereinafter, lamp image) is displayed. Each of the ten lamp images corresponds to the numerical value stored in the above-mentioned point counter, and the number of lamp images corresponding to the numerical value stored in the point counter is caused to light up, turn on, flash, etc. Thus, the numerical value stored in the point counter is notified to the player. The video corresponding to the numerical value stored in the point counter is not limited to the above-mentioned video, and numbers, characters, symbols, figures, characters, etc. corresponding to the numerical values stored in the point counter are displayed. Thus, the numerical value can be notified to the player.

  (2) in FIG. 78 is an image displayed based on the effect data when the “display combination” is determined in common when the aforementioned effect numbers “28” and “29” are registered. In (2) of FIG. 78, the player is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 that the rotation of the mark video has stopped and the dog has appeared. As described above, the effects “28” and “29” are registered when “0” is determined as the AT game number selection data, so that the lamp image is displayed with no change. Yes.

  (3) of FIG. 78 is an image displayed based on the effect data when the “display combination” is determined, in common when the aforementioned effect numbers “30” and “31” are registered. In (3) of FIG. 78, the player is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 that the rotation of the mark video has stopped and a beautiful woman has appeared. As described above, the effects “30” and “31” are registered when “1” is determined as the AT game number selection data. Yes. In the figure, when the point counter is “0”, “1” is determined as the AT game number selection data, and when this is added, a state in which one lamp image is emitted is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination “special bell + bell” that allows display of both the symbol combination related to the bell and the symbol combination related to the special bell. When the combination “special bell + bell” is determined, if the stop start position of each reel when the irregular push is performed is the above-mentioned specific stop start position, the combination of symbols related to the special bell is an effective line On the other hand, if the stop start position is different from the specific stop start position described above, the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed along the active line. In addition, the point addition game is operated in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, and when the symbol combination related to the special bell is displayed and when the symbol combination related to the bell is displayed in the point addition game, respectively. In accordance with the above, a numerical value defined in advance is acquired as AT game number selection data and added to the point counter. When the operation of the point addition game is finished, lottery is performed based on the numerical value stored in the point counter, and one of a plurality of predetermined numerical values is determined as the number of AT games. I made it.

  Accordingly, according to the combination of symbols displayed based on the stop operation adopted by the player, whether or not the AT is operated, that is, the number of AT games, which is the number of times the AT operation is continued, is determined. Therefore, the player's skill can be reflected in the determination of the number of AT games. In addition, since the determination of the number of AT games can be varied, the player's expectation can be raised and lowered, so that the player can more enjoy the process of determining the AT operation. In the BB1 to BB3 gaming states, the probability that the special bell + bell is determined as the internal winning combination is relatively highest, so that it is possible to provide many opportunities for the player to demonstrate his / her skill.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, when either a special bell or a bell is determined as a display combination, AT game number selection data is determined with reference to the AT game number selection data selection table. In this AT game number selection data selection table, “bell” is determined as the display combination when “special bell” is determined as the display combination and when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”. The AT game number selection data is defined in accordance with three cases, that is, the case where “bell” is determined as the display combination when the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “ON”. As described above, the specific stop operation monitoring flag is data indicating a determination result as to whether or not the special bell is successfully pushed in the first stop operation and the second stop operation.

  Therefore, when “bell” is determined as the display combination, whether or not the special bell is successfully pushed in the first stop operation and the second stop operation, that is, whether the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. Since the AT game number selection data is determined in consideration of the stop start position, the player's skill can be more reflected in the determination of the AT game number. In addition, the determination of the number of AT games can be made more diverse.

  Further, referring to the AT game number selection data selection table and more specifically describing the configuration, when the production number is “29”, the display combination “ If “bell” is determined, “0” is acquired, while if “special bell” is determined as the display combination, “1” is acquired and “bell” is determined as the display combination. When the “special bell” is determined as the display combination, a larger value is determined as the AT game number selection data. In the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value stored in the point counter, the higher the probability that a larger numerical value is determined as the number of AT games. Therefore, it can be said that the determination works favorably for the player.

  That is, the probability that a relatively large value is determined as the number of AT games is higher when the special bell is determined than when the bell is determined as the display combination. For example, if a combination of symbols related to a special bell can be displayed, a relatively large numerical value can be determined as the number of AT games. Therefore, it is possible to more reflect the player's skill as to whether the determination of the number of AT games will favor the player. In other words, whether or not the determination of the number of AT games will be advantageous to the player depends on the skill of the player, so it may be influenced by luck as in the case where it is determined only by lottery. It is possible to prevent as much as possible from giving the player the impression that the determination of the number of AT games is artificial due to a large number of reasons, and to encourage the player to fully demonstrate his / her skills . As a result, it is possible to make the player more enjoyable to decide whether or not to provide advantageous information. In the present embodiment, in each reel, the stop start position at which the symbol combination related to the special bell can be displayed (the above-mentioned specific stop start position) is the stop at which the symbol combination related to the bell can be displayed. It is less than the start position, and the difficulty of the stop operation related to the display is high. That is, as the combination of symbols with higher difficulty is displayed, the determination of the number of AT games becomes more advantageous to the player, so the degree of reflecting the skill of the player in the determination of the number of AT games is more increased. It becomes possible to increase, and it is suitable for making the player think that he / she wants to demonstrate his / her skill and inspiring his / her interest. In particular, in the present embodiment, since there is only one specific stop start position on the left reel 3L (that is, one of the 20 symbols), the difficulty level of the stop operation related to the display. Therefore, it is more suitable for achieving the above effect. The degree of difficulty can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the number of stop start positions at which scheduled stop positions at which target symbol combinations can be displayed are determined.

  In the AT game number selection data selection table, when the effect number is “31”, “1” is acquired if “special bell” is determined as the display combination. On the other hand, if “bell” is determined as the display combination, “1” is acquired if the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “off”, while if the specific stop operation monitoring flag is “on”. “0” is acquired. That is, even if the same “bell” is determined as the display combination, the case where the special bell fails to be pushed in the final stop operation is determined as the AT game number selection data than when it is not. The numerical value is small. Therefore, no matter how much you have been successful in the past, if you failed to push the special bell in the final stop operation, if you did not aim for it from the beginning, the numerical value that would have been acquired `` A numerical value “0” smaller than “1” is acquired. From such a configuration, when trying to determine the number of AT games to the player's advantage to the player, it can be accompanied by a risk in the event of failure, and in determining the number of AT games It becomes possible to reflect the skill of the player more severely. In this embodiment, since the combination of symbols related to the bell is always displayed when the forward push is performed, it is easy to avoid the specific stop operation monitoring flag from being turned on. Yes. That is, as described above, even if the display combination is determined as a bell, if the specific stop operation monitoring flag is off, the same numerical value as when the special bell is determined is also provided. It is possible to prevent the determination of the number of AT games from becoming too severe for a so-called unskilled person.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the display combination is a special bell, the AT game number selection data “1” is always selected, and as a result, a relatively long AT game number is selected. To prevent the player from being extremely advantageous, the AT game number selection data “0” may be selected depending on the lottery result even when the display role is a special bell. Yes. More specifically, in order to select the AT game number selection data “1”, any one of the production numbers 29 to 31 is registered by lottery. Specifically, the AT game number selection data is selected with reference to the AT game number selection data selection table that prescribes AT game number selection data. In other words, when selecting the contents of the effect by lottery, values that can be selected as AT game number selection data are also selected in advance, thereby improving processing efficiency and reducing development work. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special lottery may be performed when the special bell is selected, and the AT game number selection data may be selected according to the result.

  In the present embodiment, since the point addition game as described above is executed during the operation of the bonus game, the player's interest can be further enhanced. In other words, as in the present embodiment, when adopting a configuration in which the operation is terminated on condition that a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player during the operation of the bonus game, it is obtained in the bonus game. Since the total number of medals that can be made is uniform among each player, it is difficult for the player to expect undulations and tends to be monotonous. Thus, this problem can be solved, which is suitable for attracting the player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation of RT1 or RT3 is performed, if an internal winning combination including “special replays 1 to 5” that triggers the end of the operation is determined, the AT game number counter On the condition that is not "0", suggesting that the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination according to the special replays 1 to 5 is not displayed, and a video for avoiding the termination of the operation of RT1 or RT3 The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. As a result, the player can perform the stop operation at the timing to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the special replays 1 to 5 to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 or RT3, and prolong the operation. It becomes possible to make it. In other words, as described above, information for avoiding the termination of the RT1 or RT3 operation is provided based on the result of the point addition game with high technical intervention of the player, so that it is a novelty that has never been achieved before. It is possible to provide a spinning-type game machine with game characteristics, which can further attract the player's interest.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, 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, other means, etc. provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present invention About a structure, it can change arbitrarily not only in each element of this Embodiment mentioned above.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination related to the special bell and the symbol combination related to the bell are adopted as the symbol combination to be determined in the AT game number selection data in the point addition game. Not limited to this, other symbol combinations may be adopted. For example, a symbol combination related to red replay may be adopted as a symbol corresponding to the first symbol combination, and a symbol combination related to normal replay may be adopted as a symbol corresponding to the second symbol combination. In this case, if the point addition game is executed during the replay time operation in which the probability of determining the internal winning combination is high, it is preferable to achieve the same effect as the present embodiment. is there. Further, the types of symbol combinations to be targeted are not limited to two types, and three or more types may be adopted. For example, in the above case, a symbol combination related to blue replay may be adopted as the third symbol combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, only when an irregular push is performed, depending on whether or not it is a specific stop start position, The combination of symbols is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if forward pressing is performed, depending on whether or not it is a specific stop start position, a special bell is displayed. Such a combination of symbols may be displayed. Also, contrary to the present embodiment, only when a forward push is performed, a combination of symbols related to a special bell may be displayed depending on whether or not it is a specific stop start position. it can. These can be realized by changing the design of the special stop table or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value stored in the point counter, the higher the probability that a relatively large numerical value is determined as the number of AT games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, Changed the configuration of the AT game number selection data selection table and the AT game number lottery table so that the smaller the number stored in the point counter, the higher the probability that a relatively large number will be determined as the AT game number. You may do it. For example, the location where “0” is defined in the AT game number selection data selection table may be changed to “1”, and the location where “1” is defined may be changed to “0”. . As described above, the numerical value defined as the AT game number selection data in the AT game number selection data selection table, the numerical value and the lottery value defined as the AT game number in the AT game number lottery table are within the scope of the present invention. Similarly, for other data such as counters and flags employed in the present embodiment, the way the data is held can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, the selection of the AT game number selection data is performed based on the AT game number selection data selection table as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT game number selection data is selected. The selection table may not be provided, and the AT game number selection data may be selected on a program executed by the CPU 31. For example, it is determined whether “special bell” or “bell” is determined as the display combination, whether the specific stop operation monitoring flag is ON or OFF, and any of “28” to “31” as the production number. Based on the determination, whether AT selection data is determined in the same manner as the numerical values defined in the AT game number selection data selection table, and this can be added to the point counter.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT game number lottery table (see FIG. 47), and is a point that is an area for cumulatively storing AT game number selection data selected in a predetermined period. The number of AT games is selected based on the value stored in the counter so that the player can enjoy the point addition game a plurality of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 81 performs a specific stop. The AT game number may be directly selected based on this without accumulating the AT game number selection data selected based on the operation monitoring flag and the display combination. This can be realized, for example, by replacing the point counter in the AT game number lottery table (see FIG. 47) with AT game number selection data (in this case, corresponding to the point counters “2” to “10”). Column is not required).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 78 (1) and FIG. 78 (2), the images shown in FIG. 78 (1) and FIG. 78 (2) are shown so that the selected AT game number selection data can be clearly identified as a result of the stop operation by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output of such an image is omitted and the selected AT game number selection data is not notified to the player. Anyway. As in the present embodiment, when the video indicating the selected AT game number selection data and / or the numerical value stored in the accumulated point counter is displayed, the number of AT games selected in the near future is displayed. It can be an indicator to measure. Conversely, if such a video is not displayed, even if the number of AT games selected is small until the point addition game or the BB1 to BB3 gaming state is over, Whether a long number of AT games has been selected can be exciting.

  In the present embodiment, in the BB1 to BB3 game states, when the start operation by the player is detected and “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, the AT game number selection data is “0”. When one of a plurality of types of effects including effects selected at times is selected and the AT game number selection data is “1” as a result of the stop operation by the player, the contents of the effects are displayed. The AT game number selection data and the video to be displayed are harmonized by changing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of this, when “special bell + bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding production number 30 is always selected when the AT game number selection data is “1”. Based on the display combination and the selected AT game number selection data, the display number may be changed to the effect number 28 and an effect after the display combination is determined may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as information that is advantageous to the player, information related to avoiding the end of replay time operation as an advantageous state is provided to the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, it is possible to provide information such as the determined internal winning combination and the pressing order that enables display of a combination of symbols related to a specific winning combination. In addition, the information is not limited to information that assists the stop operation when the player realizes the display of the combination of symbols related to winning, but is stored in various counters managed by the CPU of the gaming machine such as the number of times of determination of a specific type of display combination It is also possible to provide information such as a set numerical value and a setting value related to the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described in the effect rewriting process, when an internal winning combination including “special replays 1 to 5” is determined in the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the AT game number counter is 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this, but the AT operation is performed. An intermediate effect selection table selection table may be provided, and a configuration in which the effect number 21 and the effect number 22 are selected by referring to this in step S583 of the effect lottery process may be employed. The effect selection table selection table for AT operation employed in this case corresponds to the internal winning combination “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + red replay” and “128” as the lottery value for determining the effect number 21. And an effect selection table that prescribes “128” as the lottery value for which the effect number 22 is determined corresponding to the internal winning combination “normal replay + special replays 1 to 5 + blue replay”. A configuration that defines a table can be employed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value stored by the AT game number counter is updated based on the detection of the start operation so that it is updated every game number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be updated on condition that the production number 21 and the production number 22 are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a method for providing information related to avoiding the end of the replay time operation to the player, an image as shown in FIG. 77 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, but this The invention is not limited to this, and any one of video, sound, and light, or a combination thereof can be adopted. For example, if it is an effect by sound, a voice message, a specific BGM, a specific sound effect, etc. are employable. Moreover, if it is the production | presentation by light, the color of the light turned on, the pattern of turning on / off, etc. are employable.

  In the present embodiment, the replay time operation is performed as an operation in an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, there is a probability that the operation of the AT that provides the player with information that makes it easy to display the type of the internal winning combination determined and the combination of symbols permitted by the player, and the internals related to the payout of medals are determined. Regardless of the operation of the increasing bonus game or the extracted random number value, the internal winning combination (for example, “red cherry + peach cherry + special bell + bell + feather + Operation such as a “condor + watermelon” state (so-called challenge time) may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is determined, a stop table or the like is determined based on the determined internal winning combination, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the stop table or the like. That is, “based on the internal winning combination” is not limited to the internal winning combination itself, but includes the result of processing the data and the like (in other words, data derived from the data). It is a concept. Similarly, “based on the detection of the start operation” is not limited to immediately after the start operation is detected, but after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse after the start operation is detected ( It also includes that after a so-called weight. Thus, the same may be said for “based on” used elsewhere.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 to 39, the configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 34 to 39, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 48 to 76, the display mode of the video in the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIGS. 77 and 78, and the like. Any change or modification can be made without departing from the scope.

  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 operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The 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. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the 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 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 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 internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is the figure which imaged the structure of the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. 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. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line mask data table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line change request | requirement check table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the line change request | requirement check table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line change request | requirement check table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the search order table of the gaming machine. 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 effective stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the display combination expected storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the initial setting table for production | presentation selection of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation structure table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the eye check check table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the AT game number selection data selection table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the AT game number lottery table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. 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. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process following FIG. 50. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing status acquisition process by the main control circuit. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a priority attraction-in status acquisition process following FIG. 55. 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 sliding piece number determination process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd and 3rd stop process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority attraction | suction control process by the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the control change 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 bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing by the main control circuit. 4 is a correlation diagram of gaming states managed by a main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by the sub-control circuit. FIG. 70 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of effect content determination processing following FIG. 69. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the state change check process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production rewriting process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the eye check check process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game result effect process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the various game number counter update process by the sub control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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 (3)

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;
Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, one of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations including the internal symbol combination relating to the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined. Internal winning combination determination means,
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Position specifying means for specifying the position in the rotation direction of the reel according to the type of the reel;
When the detection of the stop operation detection unit by the Ritoma stop operation is performed, the reel applicable on the basis of the internal winning combination determined by the position specified, the internal winning combination determination means by the position specifying means is intended to stop the rotation,
When the internal symbol combination determining unit determines the internal symbol combination related to the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination,
When the position specified by the position specifying unit is a specific position when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit, the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the symbol display unit. While stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel,
When the position specified by the position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is a position different from the specific position, the combination of the second symbols is the symbol display. Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel , as indicated by the means;
The position specified by the position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means according to the reels excluding at least one of the plurality of reels, the position specified by the position specifying means Specific position determining means for determining whether or not
Based on the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, effect number determination means for determining any of a plurality of effect numbers;
Production means for producing an effect based on the production number determined by the production number determining means;
Based on the effect number determined by the effect number determining means, when the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. In the case where a predetermined numerical value is selected as selection data and the combination of the second symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, the production number determination means determines Selection data selection means for selecting a predetermined numerical value as selection data according to the result of the determination performed by the specific position determination means based on the production number;
Based on the numerical value selected by the selection data selection means, information provisionable number of times selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of numerical values as the number of times information can be provided;
Information providing means for providing information advantageous to the player based on the numerical value selected by the information provision possible number selection means ,
When the effect number determined by the effect number determining means is the first effect number, the selection data selecting means is the first display number by the symbol display means regardless of the result of the determination performed by the specific position determining means. The same numerical value is selected as selection data when the symbol combination of 1 is displayed and when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means,
When the effect number determined by the effect number determining means is the second effect number, the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the symbol display means according to the result of the determination made by the specific position determining means. A revolving type gaming machine is characterized in that different numerical values are selected as selection data when the combination is displayed and when the combination of the second symbols is displayed by the symbol display means . The specific position specified by the previous SL position specifying means, said position the reel-type gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that less than a position different from the specific position specified by the specifying means . Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state of operation for the player;
When the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the advantage state ending means for ending the operation in a state advantageous to the player performed by the advantageous state operation means,
The information providing means includes
When an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed by the advantageous state actuating means, when the internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the information provision 3. The player is provided with information suggesting a stop operation at a timing at which the specific symbol combination is not displayed based on a numerical value selected by the possible number selection means. Cylinder-type game machine described.

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