JP4979966B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

Such a gaming machine has been proposed that aims to provide a slot machine that can always display the winning of an internal winning combination in a natural effect on effect images displayed over a plurality of games. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to decide whether or not to announce that the bonus has been won according to the contents of the stage when the bonus is won. It is possible to perform image production without a sense of incongruity.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-337381

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the specific image effect is performed only when the bonus is won, so the player wins the bonus depending on whether or not the specific image effect is performed. It can be easily guessed. Therefore, in the gaming machine as described above, the game may become monotonous and the player may lose interest in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the variety of games is increased, the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the determination unit determines whether or not a condition is satisfied for any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions. And the identification information determining means determines based on whether or not the identification information produced by the effecting means among the plurality of identification information is judged to satisfy at least one or more conditions. The effect control means produces the specific effect on the condition that the identification information determining means determines the specific identification information included in the plurality of pieces of identification information as the identification information produced by the effect means. To control.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Game value information storage means (for example, update of a BET number described later), step S3 of FIG. 30 (described later) for storing information (for example, a BET number described later ) of input game values (for example, medals). On the condition that the information of the input game value is stored in the game value information storing means and the game value information storage means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later). A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in accordance with an operation, an operation of a start lever 6 described later, etc. (for example, a start switch 6S described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) And a plurality of display units (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in response to detection of the game start command signal. Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc., described later) and a stop operation (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, described later) provided by the player, respectively. In response to a stop command signal (eg, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later), and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later. And a specific combination (for example, RB described later) and a predetermined combination different from the specific combination (for example, a cherry small combination described later, described later) according to the detection of the game start command signal. A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing probability lottery processing described later), which will be described later, for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described later, an internal winning combination described later, a carryover combination described later), etc. Main control circuit 1), and a stop control means (for example, a diagram to be described later) for stopping the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit based on the detection of the stop command signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. 31 (step S17), a main control circuit 71 (to be described later), and the stop control unit stop the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units (for example, to be described later) Arranged along a line (for example, an effective line, which will be described later) connecting a predetermined symbol stop position to each of the plurality of display units (provided that YES is determined in the process of step S19 in FIG. 31). A combination determination that determines whether a symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later) corresponds to a winning combination (for example, RB described later) determined by the winning combination determining means. It is determined by the means (for example, means for performing step S20 in FIG. 32 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the combination determining means to correspond to the specific combination (for example, RB to be described later). On the condition, special game state transition means (for example, RB described later) that shifts the game state from the general game state to a special game state (for example, RB game state described later) that is relatively advantageous compared to this general game state. An operation check process, an RB operating flag is turned on, and a means for setting the RB gaming state in step S42 of FIG. 33 to be described later) and a general game for shifting the gaming state from the special gaming state to the general gaming state State transition means (for example, a RB end check process described later is performed, the RB operation flag is turned off, and the general gaming state is set in step S45 of FIG. 33 described later). Etc.), after the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the general gaming state by the general gaming state transition means (for example, the inter-RB game number counter is set to 0 by the processing of step S141 in FIG. 43 described later). ), And counting the number of unit games until the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the special gaming state by the special gaming state transition means (for example, the processing of step S99 in FIG. 38 described later is performed). Counting means (for example, an inter-RB game number counter to be described later) and the number of unit games are counted each time a game start command signal is detected (for example, processing in step S97 in FIG. 38 to be described later is performed) Counting means (for example, a total game number counter, which will be described later) and a predetermined role (for example, a cherry small role, which will be described later) which is different from the specific role by the hand determining means Game value granting means (for example, a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value (for example, the number of medals shown in FIG. 13 described later) to the player) Including a medal payout process (to be described later) and an image display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 2b to be described later) that produces an effect by image display. In the image display means, a character (for example, a normal character 201 to be described later) is provided. 204, special character 205, etc.) The display means among the presentation means (for example, liquid crystal display unit 2b described later) and a plurality of normal characters (for example, normal characters 201-204 described later). One normal character selected by the player in the means is the one normal character among the plurality of normal characters. A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not all other normal characters have won (for example, means for performing a special effect update flag update process described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the plurality of normal characters battle each other. And a special character that is different from the normal character that appears when the one normal character wins all the normal characters different from the one normal character among the plurality of characters (for example, An effect control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later) for controlling the effect means such that a special effect 205, which will be described later, plays against the normal character, and a plurality of normal characters One normal character selected by the player in the image display means is the one of the plurality of characters. Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not all of the normal characters different from the normal character have been won (for example, means for performing a special effect update flag updating process described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and a plurality of first characters Identification information (for example, an effect identifier 1 corresponding to an effect in which the main character selected by the player wins from the special character 205, an effect identifier 2 corresponding to an effect in which the main character selected by the player does not win from the special character 205, etc.) The first identification information produced by the production means is determined to be YES in any of the determination results of the determination means (for example, any of the processing in step S131, step S132, step S134, and step S135 in FIG. 42 described later). First identification information determination means (for example, the process of step S105 in FIG. 39 described later) And a plurality of second identification information (for example, a hero described later) corresponding to each of the plurality of predetermined conditions and different from the plurality of first identification information. Among the identifiers 1 to 5), second identification information for determining one second identification information (for example, a hero identifier 2 corresponding to a second normal character 202 described later) produced by the production means by selection of the player. A plurality of third identifications corresponding to one second identification information determined by determination means (for example, means for performing normal character selection processing described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the second identification information determination means Information (for example, the production identifier 1 corresponding to the production in which the main character selected by the player wins from the normal characters 201 to 204, or whether the main character selected by the player is the main character 201 to 205) 3rd identification information determination means (for example, the process of step S105 in FIG. 39 described later) is performed to determine one third identification information to be produced by the production means. And the first identification information corresponds to the one second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means, and the special character and the special character. The second identification information is one-to-one corresponding to the plurality of normal characters for image display by the image display means. It is information regarding the type of a normal character, and the third identification information includes the normal character corresponding to the one second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means, and the Information for displaying an image of winning or losing in a battle with a normal character other than the second identification information by the image display means, and the determination means uses the specific combination (for example, RB described later) by the winning combination determination means. Etc.) is determined as a winning combination, a means for determining whether or not the number of times counted by the first counting means is equal to or less than a first number (for example, 100 described later). 42) and the predetermined combination (for example, RB described later) and the predetermined combination (for example, cherry small combination described later, white seven small combination described later). For example, a means for performing step S131 and step S132 in FIG. 42 to be described later) and the second counting means. Counting is performed by means for determining whether the number of times is a second number (for example, 3000, which will be described later) (for example, means for performing step S135 in FIG. 42, which will be described later), and the first counting unit. And at least two of the means for determining whether or not the number of times is the third number (for example, 1000 described later), and the determination is made by at least one of these at least two means By performing the above, it is determined whether or not a condition is satisfied for any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions, and the effect control unit is configured to determine whether the one normal character is the determination unit. Of the plurality of normal characters, it is a case where it is not determined that all of the normal characters different from the one normal character have been won, and any one of the predetermined conditions is selected. When it is determined that the above conditions are satisfied, the first identification information determining means determines specific first identification information (for example, a player described later) regarding the special character included in the plurality of first identification information. The special character is determined on the condition that the production identifiers 1, 5, 101, 105, etc. corresponding to the production in which the main character selected by the character wins from the special character 205 is determined as the first identification information produced by the production means. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the effect means so as to perform the specific effect (for example, a special effect, which will be described later) to play against the normal character (for example, to perform a special character selection process, which will be described later).

(1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), whether the determination means counts the number of times counted by the first counting means when the specific winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is equal to or less than the first number. Means (first means) for determining whether or not, and means (second means) for determining whether both the specific combination and the predetermined combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means A means (third means) for determining whether or not the number counted by the second counting means is the second number, and whether or not the number counted by the first counting means is the third number And at least two of the means (fourth means) for determining whether or not a plurality of predetermined conditions can be obtained by performing the determination with any one or more of these at least two means. Whether or not one or more of the conditions is satisfied To. At this time, in the first counting means, after the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the general gaming state by the general gaming state shifting means, the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the special gaming state by the special gaming state shifting means. The second count means counts the number of unit games every time a game start command signal is detected.

According to the first means, since the game state is changed from the special game state to the general game state, the winning combination determining means plays a specific combination even though the unit game has been performed less than the first number of times. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it has been determined as a winning role. According to the second means, both the specific combination that provides the benefit of shifting to the special gaming state and the predetermined combination that provides the benefit of providing the game value are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means. Can give the player a sense of expectation. More specifically, a specific combination is a winning combination and a special gaming state by arranging a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination along a line connecting the symbol stop positions and obtaining a benefit of giving game value. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the profit of the shift to can be obtained. According to the third means, apart from the game of arranging a predetermined symbol combination or a specific symbol combination along the line connecting the symbol stop positions, the unit means the unit game for the second number of times to specify It is possible to provide a player with a game of enjoying the production of According to the fourth means, the number of unit games from the transition from the special gaming state to the general gaming state until the gaming state transitions from the general gaming state to the special gaming state is the third number. The player can be informed that this has been reached. As described above, since the unit game in the general game state is continuously performed the third number of times, the player has a sense of expectation that the unit game may be shifted to the special game state by repeating the unit game a plurality of times. Can be given to.

From the viewpoint of the player, by performing a specific performance, it is possible to advance the game while predicting which of these multiple conditions is actually satisfied, resulting in a variety of games. In addition to the increase in performance, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

In particular, in the case of using the first means, not only the restriction that a specific combination is determined as a winning combination, but also the specification after the first number of times after the gaming state is changed from the special gaming state to the general gaming state. There is also a restriction that the role of is determined as the winning role. Therefore, it is possible to give value to the specific performance itself, and not only give the player the expectation of transition to the special gaming state, but also give the player the pleasure of seeing the specific performance. . In the case of the second means, there is not only a restriction that a specific combination is determined as a winning combination, but also a limitation that a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination in addition to the specific combination. Therefore, it is possible to give value to the specific performance itself, and not only give the player the expectation of transition to the special gaming state, but also give the player the pleasure of seeing the specific performance. .

According to the gaming machine described in (1), the player can further increase the expectation that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied by performing the effect by the effect means. it can. In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of accomplishment that the specific character that the normal character selected by the player himself continues to win other normal characters and eventually wins the special character. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

In particular, when one specific second identification information is determined as the second identification information, the probability that the specific third identification information is determined as the identification information produced by the rendering means is another second identification. When the information is determined as the second identification information, if the third identification information determination means is higher than the probability that the specific third identification information is determined as the identification information produced by the effect means, the player himself The win rate for other normal characters can be changed by the normal character by. Thereby, when selecting one second identification information having a relatively high probability that specific third identification information is determined as identification information produced by the production means, any one of a plurality of predetermined conditions is selected. When one or more conditions are satisfied, a specific production is easily performed by the production means, so even a beginner can enjoy the game with peace of mind. On the other hand, when selecting one second identification information having a relatively low probability that specific third identification information is determined as identification information produced by the production means, among a plurality of predetermined conditions Even if any one or more of the conditions are satisfied, since the possibility that a specific effect is performed by the effect means is low, the attractiveness to the specific effect itself can be enhanced.

( 2 ) In the gaming machine according to (1 ), when it is determined that the condition is satisfied by the determination means (for example, at least one of the processes of step S131, step S132, step S134, and step S135 of FIG. 42 described later) in this case) is determined YES in the above process, by the first identification information determination means, wherein the specific first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means, met by the determination means (For example, when it is determined NO in all processes of step S131, step S132, step S134, and step S135 of FIG. 42 described later), the first identification information determining unit It is characterized in that the first identification information other than the specific first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means A game machine.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 2 ), the player grasps that one or more conditions among a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied by performing a specific effect by the effect means. So even beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

( 3 ) In the gaming machine described in (1 ), when it is determined that the condition is satisfied by the determination means (for example, in any one of steps S131, S132, S134, and S135 in FIG. When it is determined YES, the first identification information determining means determines the specific first identification information (for example, the performance identifiers 1 and 5 corresponding to the performance in which the main character selected by the player wins from the special character 205) , the probability of such 101 and 105) is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means, wherein when it is not determined to satisfy the discrimination means, by the first identification information determination means, wherein the specific first identification A gaming machine, wherein information is higher than a probability determined as first identification information produced by the production means.

(3) According to the gaming machine described, if it is determined that satisfy the discrimination means, the first identification information determination means is determined as the first identification information to direct at a specific first identification information representation section probability, if it is not determined to satisfy the discrimination means, the first identification information determination means is higher than the probability of being determined as the first identification information to direct at a specific first identification information the representation section. From the viewpoint of the player, the game can be advanced while expecting that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied by performing a specific performance by the production means. The interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to (1), before Symbol determining means, corresponding to the advance of the plurality of conditions prescribed, one second identification information determined by the second identification information determining means A game machine characterized by determining whether or not a condition to be satisfied is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 4 ), the condition for performing a specific effect by the effect means can be changed by the player's selection. For a player, whether or not a specific effect is performed by the effect means by selecting one second identification information corresponding to a condition desired to be notified from among a plurality of predetermined conditions. It can be determined whether or not the desired condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

  In particular, when one second identification information corresponding to the condition by the first means described above is selected, a specific effect is performed by the effect means, so that the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The expectation that it was decided can be raised. When selecting one second identification information corresponding to the condition by the second means described above, the symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined combination are arranged along a line connecting the symbol stop positions, and the game value is given. By gaining profits, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that a specific role is a winning role and a benefit of shifting to a special gaming state can be obtained. When selecting one second identification information corresponding to the condition by the third means described above, the effect means is a relatively easy condition as compared to other conditions that the unit game is continued for the second number of times. You can enjoy a specific production. Therefore, apart from a game in which a predetermined symbol combination or a specific symbol combination is arranged along a line connecting the symbol stop positions, even a player who wants to enjoy a specific effect by the effect means is attractive to the effect itself. And can improve the fun of the game. When selecting one second identification information corresponding to the condition by the above-mentioned fourth means, the unit game in the general gaming state is continuously performed for the third number of times, and therefore, a plurality of unit games are added. It is possible to increase the expectation that there is a possibility of shifting to the special gaming state by repeating the game.

( 5 ) The gaming machine according to ( 4 ), further comprising second identification information storage means for storing the plurality of second identification information in advance corresponding to each of the plurality of predetermined conditions. A gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine described in ( 5 ), the player can determine whether the plurality of second identification information corresponds to one of a plurality of predetermined conditions based on a criterion. 2 identification information can be selected.

( 6 ) In the gaming machine according to ( 4 ), there is provided a condition handling means for causing each of the plurality of second identification information to correspond to each of the plurality of predetermined conditions according to a player's operation. A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 6 ), the player sets a condition that he / she wishes to be notified to one of the plurality of second identification information, which is the second identification information in which a favorite effect is performed by the effecting means. Can be matched. Therefore, when a desired condition is satisfied, the player's favorite performance is performed, so that the game itself is attractive and the gaming machine can be improved.

( 7 ) The gaming machine according to any one of ( 4 ) to ( 6 ), wherein the second identification information and each of the plurality of predetermined conditions are either one-to-one or one-to-one. A gaming machine characterized by being compatible with.

( 7 ) According to the gaming machine described in ( 7 ), when the second identification information and each of a plurality of predetermined conditions are made to correspond one-to-one, the correspondence becomes clear, so even a beginner can I can fully enjoy it. In addition, when the second identification information is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined conditions in a one-to-multiple manner, the player proceeds with the game assuming a condition that is actually satisfied from the plurality of conditions. Since it is possible, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) (4) from a gaming machine according to any one of (7), before Symbol switching means for switching between a decision by determining said third identification information determining means according to the first identification information determination means ( For example, means for switching the enemy identifier from 5 to 6 from step S126 of FIG. 41 described later, for example, means for switching the enemy identifier from 4 to 6 by the processing of step S125 of FIG. Is a plurality of pieces of third identification information (for example, an effect identifier 1 corresponding to an effect in which the main character selected by the player wins from the normal characters 201 to 204, and the main character selected by the player. Is the third identification information (for example, selected by the player) included in the production identifier 2 corresponding to the production that does not win from the main character 201-205. On condition that the hero character is determined as third identification information to be produced by the production means, such as production identifier 1 corresponding to the production that the main character 201 wins from the normal characters 201 to 204 (for example, in step S105 in FIG. 39 described later) In the process, when 1 is lottery as an effect identifier and the victory flag is turned on in the later-described victory flag update process), the determination by the third identification information determination means (for example, the later-described enemy identifier is 4) Switching from a determination based on an effect determination table used for the first identification information determination means (for example, a determination based on an effect determination table used when an enemy identifier described later is 5). To play.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 8 ), in order for a specific effect to be performed by the effecting means, first, the third identification information that the specific third identification information is effected by the effecting means by the third identification information determining means. And switching by the switching means is required. And by satisfy | filling any one or more conditions among several predetermined conditions, it is determined by the 1st identification information determination means that specific 1st identification information is determined as the identification information which produces with an effect means. Cost. From the viewpoint of the player, in addition to the expectation that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions will be satisfied by performing the production by the production means, the fact that the specific production was performed itself Since a sense of accomplishment can be enhanced, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

( 9 ) The gaming machine according to ( 8 ), wherein the second identification information determination unit determines that specific second identification information (for example, a main character identifier 5 corresponding to a fourth normal character 204 described later) is obtained. When it is determined as the second identification information to be produced by the production means, the third identification information decision means wins the specific third identification information (for example, the main character selected by the player from the normal characters 201 to 204). The probability that the production identifier 1 corresponding to the production to be performed is determined as the third identification information produced by the production means is different from the specific second identification information by the second identification information decision means. Second identification information (for example, a hero identifier 1 corresponding to a first normal character 201 described later) is determined as second identification information produced by the production means, the third According to another information determining unit, a gaming machine the specific third identification information is equal to or higher than the probability of being determined as the third identification information to direct at the presentation means.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 9 ), the probability that the specific third identification information is determined as the third identification information produced by the production means can be changed by selecting one second identification information by the player himself. it can. Thereby, since the change of the production | presentation by the production | presentation means by selection of one 2nd identification information can be enjoyed, the interest of a game improves.

( 10 ) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) , wherein the specific first identification information (for example, a main character identifier described later is one of 1 to 4, and an enemy identifier is The production identifier 1) when 5 is displayed on the image display means that the normal character corresponding to the second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means wins the special character. is information for the the first condition that is determined as the identification information stored in the first identification information of said specified by the first identification information determination means for directing at the presentation means (e.g., below the main character identifier 1 Based on the player's selection, on condition that 1 is determined as an effect identifier in the process of step S105 of FIG. Said second identification Identification information switching means for switching from one second identification information determined by the information determination means to special identification information corresponding one-to-one with the special character (for example, means for performing special character selection processing described later), The control means controls the effect means to perform the specific effect related to the special character corresponding to the special identification information on condition that the identification information switching means is switched to the special identification information. Gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 10 ), the player relates to the winning special character in addition to the effect that the normal character selected by the player himself continues to win other normal characters and eventually wins the special character. You can enjoy a specific performance. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a specific presentation itself at the same time that a predetermined symbol combination or a specific symbol combination is arranged along the line connecting the symbol stop positions. A gaming machine capable of improving interest can be provided.

  According to the present invention, the player increases a sense of expectation and a sense of accomplishment that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied by performing a specific effect by the effect means. Can do. At this time, since it is not limited to one condition that a specific effect is performed, it is also possible to obtain enjoyment of predicting which condition is actually satisfied among a plurality of predetermined conditions. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the variety of games is increased, the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

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

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a predetermined display line is activated (described later). The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 includes a cross key having a cross shape and a decision key having a round shape, and selects information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 for selecting a main character to be described later. Used for display.

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

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

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

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. One, three, and five of these display lines are activated when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or inserts medals into the medal slot 10, respectively. (Hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “effective line”). Which display line is activated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c. Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination.

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

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly notifies that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and for the player to advance the game advantageously. Display necessary information.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

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

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. In more detail, the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

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

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and an LED housing circuit board is provided inside each.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "blank (design 94)", "white 7 (design) 95) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”, and“ cherry (symbol 97) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

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

  “Cherry” is stopped and displayed in a predetermined fluctuation display section (for example, the left symbol display area 21L), thereby confirming the establishment of a predetermined combination (upper and lower cherry small combination, middle cherry small combination). It is a design. The upper and lower cherry small roles and the middle cherry small role are collectively referred to as “cherry small roles”.

  Here, RB, white 7 small part, replay, bell small part, top and bottom cherry small part, and medium cherry small part are provided in the role of the embodiment. Further, RB is a first type special combination. The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is control information used for giving game value.

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 30 to 35 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the reel is stopped according to the operation of a probability lottery table, a stop winning combination determination table, and a stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group (not shown) for determining the mode is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, a current gaming state, etc., which will be described later, is stored.

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, and a C / P switch.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated is provided for each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (probability lottery processing or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS and 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the controller 7CS and 7RS and the determined stop table (not shown).

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

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command or information is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 36 to 47 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 20 to 29 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an effect identifier and a frame identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

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

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is interrupted, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information is prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (such as the notification mode effect described above) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIGS. 7 to 11 described later).

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

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

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 100a and lamps 100b. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits output signals to the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

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

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example 1 in the normal character selection process described in step S93 of FIG. In this display example, characters “Use the cross key to select your favorite hero!” Are displayed above the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. In addition, a first normal character 201, a second normal character 202, a third normal character 203, and a fourth normal character 204 are shown in order from the lower left side of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. When the display of these four normal characters 201-204 is seen, the 2nd normal character 202 is emphasized and displayed rather than the other normal characters 201,203,204. Thereby, it can be seen that the player has selected the second normal character 202 as the main character using the cross key. Further, the second normal character 202 is enlarged and displayed on the right side of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. From this enlarged display, the player uses the cross key to move the second normal character 202. It turns out that it selected as a hero character.

  Here, when comparing the four normal characters 201 to 204, the first normal character 201 is the normal character having the lowest attack power but the highest possibility of being displayed during the game. The fourth normal character 204 is a normal character having the highest attack power but the lowest possibility of being displayed during the game. The second normal character 202 has the second lowest attack power but is the second highest normal character displayed in the game. The third normal character 203 has the second highest attack power. It is the second lowest normal character that is likely to be displayed during the game.

  FIG. 8 shows a display example 2 when the third stop operation of the normal effect is performed and an enemy identifier described later is any one of 1 to 4.

  (1) of FIG. 8 shows a display example when the main character identifier described later is 2, the enemy identifier is 1, and the effect identifier described later is 1. In this display example, the second normal character 202 punches the first normal character 201 and the punch hits the first normal character 201 is shown.

  (2) of FIG. 8 shows a display example when the main character identifier described later is 2, the enemy identifier is 4, and the effect identifier described later is 7. In this display example, the second normal character 202 punches the fourth normal character 204 and the fourth normal character 204 avoids from this punch.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a display example 3 when the third stop operation of the normal performance is performed and the enemy identifier described later is 5.

(1) of FIG. 9 shows a display example when the main character identifier described later is 2, the enemy identifier is 5, the special effect update flag described later is OFF, and the effect identifier described later is 7. In this display example, the second normal character 202 kicks the special character 205 and the special character 205 avoids the kick. The special character 205 is a character that is displayed for the first time when the normal character selected as the main character by the player wins from all other normal characters, and has a higher attack power than the fourth normal character 204. is there.
(2) of FIG. 9 shows a display example when the main character identifier described later is 2, the enemy identifier is 5, the special effect update flag described later is on, and the effect identifier described later is 1. In this display example, the second normal character 202 punches the special character 205 and the punch hits the special character 205 is shown.

  FIG. 10 shows a display example 4 in the special character selection process described in step S110 of FIG. In this display example, characters “Congratulations. You can select a special character” are displayed above the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. By viewing this display, the player can recognize that the normal character selected by the player has won the battle with the special character 205 and can select the special character 205 as the main character.

  In addition, on the left side below the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, a character “Do you want to select?” Is displayed, and on the right side of this character are characters “Yes” and “No”. Two rectangles 206, 207 formed are shown. For the player, the special character 205 is selected as the main character by selecting either “Yes” or “No” using the cross key, or the normal character selected so far is selected as the main character. You can choose what to do.

  Further, when viewing the display of “Yes” and the display of “No”, the display of “Yes” is displayed more emphasized than the display of “No”. Thereby, it can be seen that the player has selected the special character 205 as the main character using the cross key. In addition, a special character 205 is displayed on the right side of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R. From this display as well, the player has selected the special character 205 as the main character using the cross key. I understand.

  FIG. 11 shows a display example 5 of the special effect at the time of the third stop operation. This special effect is performed when the player selects the special character 205 as the main character.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows a display example when a special effect update flag, which will be described later, is off, the main character identifier is 5, the enemy identifier is 4, and the effect identifier is 205. In this display example, it is shown that the special character 205 attacks the fourth normal character 204 from the mount position, and this attack hits the fourth normal character 204. From the viewpoint of the player, by selecting the special character 205 as the main character, it is possible to enjoy an effect that could not be seen when the normal characters 201 to 204 were selected as the main character.

  (2) of FIG. 11 shows a display example when a special effect update flag, which will be described later, is on, the main character identifier is 5, the enemy identifier is 4, and the effect identifier is 207. In this display example, it is shown that the special character 205 performs a special attack on the fourth normal character 204 and the attack hits the fourth normal character 204. For the player, even with the same special effect, it is possible to enjoy an effect that could not be seen when the special effect update flag is off.

  FIG. 12 shows the game state of each game state, the transition condition, and the game state of the transition destination when the transition condition is satisfied. In each gaming state, basically, the type of winning combination or its winning probability differs.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. In addition, the role (RB) carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

  The general gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The carryover state is basically a gaming state in which it is allowed for one or a plurality of games that the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are arranged along the active line (RB establishment).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the condition for generating the RB gaming state is establishment of RB. When one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game is finished or the predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) is realized, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the carryover state is to internally win RB. When RB is established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described.

  RB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line (the display combination is RB).

  The white 7 small combination is established by arranging “white 7-bell-bell” along the active line (the display combination becomes the white 7 small combination), and 15 medals are paid out. The small part of cherry is formed by "cherry-any-any" lined up along the active line. When the small cherry top combination is established, four medals are paid out, and when the middle cherry small combination is established, two medals are paid out. The combination of symbols and the number of payouts that will result in the formation of the small part of the bell are as shown.

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the storage area (storage area) of the internal winning combination and carryover combination will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 14 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storing area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in an internal winning combination storing area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to the cherry small combination. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the small part of the bell.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the white 7 small combination. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 5 (sixth bit), bit 6 (seventh bit), and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination storing area, the one corresponding to the bit which is 1 (combination) is the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is a small combination of bells.

  (2) of FIG. 14 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to RB. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 3 (fourth bit) and bit 5 (sixth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (carry-over state), 1 is stored in bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponding to the RB in the carryover combination storage area (“00010000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area).

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

  The probability lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the probability lottery table (FIG. 16 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. A general gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 16 described later) is stored as the type of the general gaming state probability lottery table. An RB gaming state probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 16 to be described later) is stored as a type of the RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the carryover state, the type of the probability lottery table is a general gaming state probability lottery table.

  Further, 5 is stored as the number of lotteries in the general gaming state. 2 is stored as the number of lotteries in the RB gaming state. In the carryover state, the number of lotteries is 4 (step S53 in FIG. 34 described later).

  The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of lotteries is the number of times that it is determined whether or not the random number value is within a predetermined range (a numerical range corresponding to a winning number described later with reference to FIG. 16).

  The probability lottery table (BET number: 3) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The probability lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. Specifically, a general gaming state probability lottery table (described later (1) in FIG. 16) is used in the general gaming state, and an RB gaming state probability random determination table (described later) in the RB gaming state. FIG. 16 (2)) is used. In the carryover state, a general gaming state probability lottery table, which will be described later, is used. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the probability lottery table has information on the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. .

  FIG. 16 (1) shows a general gaming state probability random determination table. (2) of FIG. 16 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming states. Note that the probability lottery table with a BET number (number of inserted sheets) other than 3 is not shown.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the probability lottery table (lottery), the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number is a random number value until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the probability lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 18 described later).

  For example, in the case of the general gaming state, when the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 16383 is 250, first, the random number value R (250) −lower limit value L (0) is calculated for the winning number 5. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U (299) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning number 5 is won. When winning the winning number 5, the RB corresponding to the winning number 5 becomes the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 18) described later.

  Next, for the winning number 4, a random value R (250) −lower limit value L (100) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U (199) is calculated. This calculation result is greater than zero. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning number 4 is unfair.

  In this way, by repeating the calculation of the random value R (250) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (250) −the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0, the winning numbers 3, 2, and It is determined whether or not each of 1 is won. When the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning numbers 3 and 2 are unfair. On the other hand, for the winning number 1, since the lower limit L is 200 and the upper limit U is 1399, the winning number is won. Therefore, when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 250, the winning numbers 1 and 5 are won, and based on the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 18) to be described later, Both RBs are determined.

  In the carryover state, the number of lotteries is changed to 4 (step S53 in FIG. 34 described later). Thereby, in the carryover state, there is no case where the winning number 5 is won. Therefore, when the RB corresponding to the winning number 5 is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining table (FIG. 18) described later. Absent.

  A random value storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. In the random value storage area, numerical information related to the random number for lottery extracted in step S4 of FIG. 30 is stored. In step S4 of FIG. 30, any one piece of numerical information is extracted from 0 to 16383 as random numbers for lottery, and the extracted numerical information is stored in the random value storage area.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination (flag information) corresponding to the winning number. The flag is represented by a binary number. The internal winning combination shown corresponding to the winning number is information for identifying the internal winning combination, and is 1-byte data.

  When the winning number is 0 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is a cherry small combination. When the winning number is 2 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is a small bell combination.

  When the winning number is 3 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 4 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is a white 7 small combination. When the winning number is 5 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is RB.

  The internal winning combination is basically information for identifying a stop control mode and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). It can be said that the internal symbol combination is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal symbol combination.

  The display combination priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  When there are two internal winning combinations, or when there are an internal winning combination and a carryover combination, the display combination priority table gives priority to either the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination or the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB. It has priority information that defines whether to stop the reels so that they are displayed on the line. Replay, RB, and small role have the highest priority for replay and the lowest priority for the small role.

  For example, when the carryover combination is RB and the internal winning combination is replay, the RB “retraction” is not performed, and the first stop operation is performed based on a stop table (not shown) provided corresponding to the replay. ~ Reel stop control corresponding to the third stop operation is performed. On the other hand, if the carryover combination is an RB and the internal winning combination is a bell small role, the RB is “retracted”. If the “retraction” is not realized, it is provided corresponding to the bell small role. Reel stop control is performed based on a stop table (not shown).

  The battle flag update table A will be described with reference to FIG.

  This battle flag update table A is used when the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 and the battle flag is off, and a lottery value corresponding to whether the battle flag is turned on or off for each main character identifier. Information. The main character identifier is information for identifying the type of main character selected by the player in advance. The battle flag is information that directly defines whether or not the hero character and the enemy character battle each other. When the battle flag is on, the liquid crystal display unit 2b performs an effect in which the hero character and the enemy character battle each other. If it is off, this effect is not performed.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value is selected. For example, if the random value extracted when the main character identifier is 1 is “6500”, first, the lottery value “4000” corresponding to ON is subtracted from this “6500”. The subtracted value is “2500” (a positive value). Next, a lottery value “61536” corresponding to OFF is subtracted from “2500”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, it is selected (determined) to turn off the battle flag.

  According to the match flag update table A, the probability that the match flag is selected is 4000/65536 (approximately 1/15) when the main character identifier is 1, and 3000/65535 (approximately approximately when the main character identifier is 2). 1/20) When the main character identifier is 3, it is 2000/65535 (approximately 1/30), and when the main character identifier is 4, it is 1000/65535 (approximately 1/65). Therefore, as the main character identifier increases from 1 in order, the probability that an effect as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b decreases.

  However, as will be described later, as the main character identifier increases from 1 in order, the probability that the main character defeats the enemy character increases. In this way, since the frequency at which the production is performed and the result of the production are adjusted, for the player, no matter which hero character is selected, the frequency at which the hero character can recognize how the hero character defeats the enemy character is It is uniform. Therefore, there is no difference in profits that can be obtained depending on the type of the main character to be selected, and a favorite main character can be selected.

  The normal effect determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. These tables are used when the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 (when any of the normal characters 201 to 204 is selected as the main character).

  In the normal effect determination table A shown in FIG. 21, the enemy identifier is 1 regardless of whether a special effect update flag (described later) is on or off (when the enemy character is the first normal character 201). Used for. In the normal effect determination table B shown in FIG. 22, the enemy identifier is 4 (when the enemy character is the fourth normal character 204) regardless of whether the special effect update flag described later is on or off. Used for.

  The normal effect determination table C shown in FIG. 23 is used when the enemy identifier is 5 (the enemy character is the special character 205) and the special effect update flag is off. The normal effect determination table D shown in FIG. 24 is used when the enemy identifier is 5 (the enemy character is the special character 205) and the special effect update flag is on. The special effect update flag is information for identifying whether or not to switch to another effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, for example, whether or not to switch from the normal effect to the special effect. This special effect update flag may be any of a plurality of predetermined conditions (a condition in step S131 in FIG. 42 described later, a condition in step S132, a condition in steps S134 and S135, and a condition in step S136). For one or more conditions, it is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, it is set to ON to indicate switching from the normal effect to the special effect. On the other hand, if it is not determined that it is satisfied, it is offset, indicating that the normal effect is not switched to the special effect.

  The normal effect determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 1, 2, 3,... For each enemy identifier. The enemy identifier is information indicating the type of enemy character currently selected.

  According to the normal performance determination table A of FIG. 21, when the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is 1, the probability that 1, 5, 101, 105 is selected as the performance identifier is This is higher than the probability that other effect identifiers (2-4, 6-8, 102-104, 106-108) are selected. When the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is 1, 201 to 207 are not selected as the effect identifiers.

  According to the normal performance determination table B of FIG. 22, when the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is 4, the probability that 1, 5, 101, 105 is selected as the performance identifier is The probability of selecting other production identifiers (2-4, 6-8, 102-104, 106-108) is low. Also in this case, 201 to 207 are not selected as effect identifiers.

  According to the normal performance determination table C in FIG. 23, when the main character identifier is any one of 1-4, the enemy identifier is 5, and the special performance update flag is off, The probability that 101 and 105 are selected is higher than the probability that other effect identifiers (2 to 4, 6 to 8, 102 to 104, and 106 to 108) are selected. Also in this case, 201 to 207 are not selected as effect identifiers.

  According to the normal performance determination table D in FIG. 24, when the main character identifier is any one of 1-4, the enemy identifier is 5, and the special performance update flag is on, The probability that 101 and 105 are selected is lower than the probability that other performance identifiers (2 to 4, 6 to 8, 102 to 104, and 106 to 108) are selected. Also in this case, 201 to 207 are not selected as effect identifiers.

  The battle flag update table B will be described with reference to FIG.

  This battle flag update table B is used when the hero identifier is 5 (the special character 205 is selected as the hero character), and is used when the battle flag is off. The probability that the battle flag is selected to be on is 6000. / 65536 (approximately 1/10).

  The special effect determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. These tables are used when the main character identifier is 5 (when the special character 205 is selected as the main character).

  The special effect determination table A shown in FIG. 26 is used when the special effect update flag is off, and the normal effect determination table B shown in FIG. 27 is used when the special effect update flag is on. In the special effect determination table, lottery value information corresponding to each of the effect identifiers 1, 2, 3,... Is provided for each of whether the special effect update flag is off or on.

  According to the special effect determination table A in FIG. 26, when the main character identifier is 5 and the special effect update flag is OFF, the probability that 1, 5, 101, 105 is selected as the effect identifier It is higher than the probability that the production identifier (2-4, 6-8, 102-104, 106-108) is selected. In addition, unlike the above-described normal effect determination table, 201 to 206 may be selected as effect identifiers. However, 207 is not selected as the effect identifier, as in the above-described normal effect determination table.

  According to the special effect determination table B of FIG. 27, when the main character identifier is 5 and the special effect update flag is on, the probability that 1, 5, 101, 105 is selected as the effect identifier is different from the other It is higher than the probability that the production identifier (2-4, 6-8, 102-104, 106-108) is selected. Moreover, 201-206 may be selected as an effect identifier. Further, unlike the special effect determination table A, 207 may be selected as the effect identifier.

  The effect table A will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table A includes the contents (information) of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The production data corresponding to each production identifier selected in this production table A can be distinguished by the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the start operation and during the first stop operation to the third stop operation. More specifically, when 1 is selected as the production identifier, a state in which the main character prepares to attack the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. Is done. Then, in response to the first stop operation by the player, the liquid crystal display unit 2b displays a state in which the main character punches the enemy character and the punch hits the enemy character. Further, according to the second stop operation and the third stop operation by the player, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b displays a state in which the main character punches the enemy character and the punch hits the enemy character 203. In addition, after a state in which the punch of the main character hits the enemy character in response to the third stop operation is displayed, a state in which the enemy character falls and moves to the confirmation screen is displayed. The confirmation screen is a screen for notifying definitely that the enemy character is switched to another enemy character. For example, when the main character identifier is 2 and the enemy identifier is 1, the enemy character is switched to 3, thereby switching the enemy character from the first normal character 201 to the third normal character.

  By providing such an effect table A, the hero identifier is one of 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is 5, and the genre identifier corresponding to the one hero identifier selected by the player is normal. The winning and losing of the character and the special character can be associated with information for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. For example, when 1, 5, 101, 105 or the like is selected as the production identifier, the normal character (the main character selected by the player) corresponding to the one main character identifier selected by the player wins from the special character 205. Production is performed. On the other hand, when 2 to 4, 6 to 8, 102 to 104, 106 to 108 are selected as the production identifiers, a normal character corresponding to the one main character identifier selected by the player (the main character selected by the player) However, the special character 205 does not win.

  In addition, when the main character identifier is any one of 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is any one of 1 to 4, the effect identifier is a normal character corresponding to the one main character identifier selected by the player, and this Winning or losing with a normal character other than one main character identifier can be associated with information for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. For example, when 1, 5, 101, 105 or the like is selected as the production identifier, the normal character (the main character selected by the player) corresponding to one main character identifier selected by the player is a normal character other than the main character. An effect of winning from 201 to 204 is performed. On the other hand, when 2 to 4, 6 to 8, 102 to 104, 106 to 108 are selected as the production identifiers, a normal character corresponding to the one main character identifier selected by the player (the main character selected by the player) However, an effect that does not win from the normal characters 201 to 204 other than the main character is performed.

  In the present embodiment, basically, when displaying the enemy character falling down on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, when the enemy identifier is 1, the enemy identifier is switched from 1 to 2, and when the enemy identifier is 2. Performs processing to switch the enemy identifier from 2 to 3. When the enemy identifier is 3, the enemy identifier is switched from 3 to 4, when the enemy identifier is 4, the enemy identifier is switched from 4 to 5, and when the enemy identifier is 4, the enemy identifier is changed. A process of switching from 5 to 6 is performed. As an exception, when the value of the enemy identifier is the same as the value of the main character identifier when the value of the enemy identifier is switched, the value of the enemy identifier is further set to the next value. By performing such processing, the main character selected by the player himself can have a sense of fighting against strong enemy characters in stages, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  The effect table B will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect table B includes the contents of effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. The production data corresponding to each production identifier selected in this production table B can be distinguished by the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b during the start operation and during the first stop operation to the third stop operation. More specifically, when 201 is selected as the production identifier, a state in which the main character prepares for an attack against the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b in accordance with the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. Is done. In response to the first stop operation by the player, the liquid crystal display unit 2b displays a state in which the main character kicks the enemy character and the kick hits the enemy character. Further, in response to the second stop operation by the player, the hero character floats on the enemy character and performs a system attack, and a state in which this attack hits the enemy character is displayed. Further, in response to the third stop operation by the player, the main character performs a five-comb combo (five consecutive kicks) on the enemy character, and a state in which this attack hits the enemy character is displayed. After that, the appearance that the enemy character falls and moves to the confirmation screen is displayed.

  In this embodiment, by providing a table group as shown in FIGS. 20 to 29, the sub-control circuit 72 allows a plurality of predetermined conditions (the conditions in step S131 in FIG. 42 described later and the conditions in step S132). And whether or not any one or more of the conditions in step S134 and step S135 and the condition in step S136) is satisfied, and the effect identifier that is produced by the effect means among the plurality of effect identifiers Is determined based on the discrimination result. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 performs control so that the specific effect is performed on condition that the specific effect identifiers 1, 5, 101, 105 and the like are determined as the identification information to be generated on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  From the viewpoint of the player, a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, so that a sense of expectation and a sense of accomplishment that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied can be enhanced. At this time, the fact that the special effect is performed is not limited to one condition, so that it can be enjoyed to predict which condition is actually satisfied among a plurality of predetermined conditions. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the variety of games is increased, the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, in the embodiment, the plurality of conditions are that whether the number of times counted by the inter-RB game number counter is 100 or less when the main control circuit 71 determines that the specific combination RB is the winning combination. Whether or not both the first condition RB and the main control circuit 71 determine the specific combination RB and either the cherry small combination or the white seven small combination as the winning combination The second condition of whether or not, the third condition of whether or not the number of times counted by the total game number counter is 3000 times, and whether or not the number of times counted by the inter-RB game number counter is 1000 times And the fourth condition.

  According to the first condition, RB is determined as a winning combination by the main control circuit 71 even though the unit game has been performed 100 times or less after the game state is shifted from the RB game state to the general game state. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

  According to the second condition, the main control circuit 71 wins both the RB that can obtain the benefit of transitioning to the RB gaming state and the cherry or small white 7 that can obtain the medal. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it has been determined as More specifically, a symbol combination corresponding to a cherry small part or a white seven small part (“cherry-any-any” or “white 7-bell-bell”) is placed along an effective line connecting the symbol stop positions. Arranging and gaining the merit of giving medals can give the player a sense of expectation that the RB is the winning combination and that the profit of shifting to the RB gaming state is obtained.

  Here, according to the probability lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 16), the winning combination determination information is included in the first numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 5 (RB) and the first numerical value range. The third numerical range corresponding to the winning number 1 (cherry small part), including information on the second numerical range corresponding to the number 4 (white 7 small part) and a part of the numerical range constituting the first numerical range Information. Therefore, when the white 7 small combination is a winning combination, the RB is always determined as the winning combination, and when the cherry small combination is the winning combination, the RB is determined as the winning combination and the RB is determined as the winning combination. Sometimes it is not decided as a role. That is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the white 7 small combination is displayed, the symbol combination is always won. However, when the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry small combination is displayed, the symbol combination is won. There may not be. Therefore, the player's expectation that the RB is a winning combination can be made different depending on whether the displayed symbol combination corresponds to the white 7 small combination or the cherry small combination.

  According to the third condition, apart from the game of arranging the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination along the effective line connecting the symbol stop positions, the unit game is continued 3000 times to give a special effect by the liquid crystal display unit 2b. A game of enjoyment can be provided to the player.

  According to the fourth condition, the number of unit games has reached 1000 after the gaming state is changed from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state until the gaming state is changed from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. This can be notified to the player. Thus, since the unit game in the general gaming state is continuously performed only 1000 times, the player is given a sense of expectation that the unit game may be changed to the RB gaming state by repeating the unit game a plurality of times. be able to.

  From the player's point of view, special effects can be used to advance the game while predicting which of these multiple conditions is actually met, resulting in a variety of games. As a result, the production itself is attractive, and a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game can be provided.

  In particular, in the case of the first condition, not only is the restriction that RB is determined as a winning combination, but the RB is not more than 100 times after the gaming state is shifted from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state. There is also a restriction that it will be determined as a winning role again. Therefore, it is possible to give value to the special performance itself, and not only give the player a sense of expectation of transition to the RB gaming state but also give the player the pleasure of seeing the special performance.

  In addition, in the case of the second condition, there is not only a restriction that RB is determined as a winning combination, but also a restriction that a cherry small combination or a white 7 small combination is determined as a winning combination in addition to RB. Therefore, it is possible to give value to the special performance itself, and not only give the player a sense of expectation of transition to the RB gaming state but also give the player the pleasure of seeing the special performance.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the sub-control circuit 72 determines that one or more conditions are satisfied, a specific effect identifier (1, 5, 101, 105, etc.) is determined as an effect identifier for effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The probability of being determined is higher than the probability determined when it is not determined that the condition is satisfied. From the viewpoint of the player, since the special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the game can be advanced while expecting that one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In this embodiment, in order for the special effect to be performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, first, the sub control circuit 72 performs the normal effect determination table A (FIG. 21) and the normal effect determination table B (FIG. 22). Based on the normal effect determination table, a specific effect identifier (1, 5, 101, 105, etc.) is determined as an effect identifier for effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the normal effect determination table C (FIG. 23) or normal effect determination is performed. It is necessary to switch to the normal performance determination table as shown in Table D (FIG. 24). Then, by satisfying any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions, the sub-control circuit 72 causes a specific effect identifier (1, 5, 101, 105, etc.) to be generated again on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. It is necessary to be determined as an effect identifier. From the viewpoint of the player, the effect by the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed, and in addition to the expectation that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, the special effect has been performed. Can increase the sense of achievement. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is attractive in the production itself and can improve the interest of the game.

  At this time, when 5 is selected by the player as the main character identifier to be produced on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a specific production identifier (1, 5, 101, 105, etc.) is produced on the liquid crystal display unit by the sub control circuit 72. The probability determined as the effect identifier is higher than the probability determined when 1 is selected by the player as the main character identifier to be rendered on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. By doing in this way, the probability that a specific effect identifier is determined as an effect identifier which produces with an effect means can be changed by selection of one main character identifier by the player himself. Thereby, since the change of the effect in the liquid crystal display part 2b by selection of one main character identifier can be enjoyed, the interest of a game improves.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control circuit 72 relates to the special character on the condition that it can be switched to a specific effect identifier (1, 5, 101, 105, etc.) based on the normal effect determination table D (FIG. 24). The liquid crystal display unit 2b is controlled to perform a special effect. In this way, the player enjoys the special effect related to the winning special character in addition to the effect that the normal character selected by the player himself continues to win other normal characters and eventually wins the special character. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a special design itself at the same time as enjoying a game in which a predetermined symbol combination or a specific symbol combination is arranged along a line connecting symbol stop positions. A gaming machine capable of improving the performance can be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol display means having a display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols according to the start operation of the player, and the display unit according to the stop operation by the player Corresponding to each of the predetermined conditions, the stop control means for stopping the variable display of the design, the effect means for effecting by the image display, the effect control means for controlling the effect means, and the plurality of predetermined conditions, Among a plurality of second identification information different from the identification information, second identification information determining means for determining one second identification information produced by the effect means by selection of the player, and a plurality of predetermined conditions Among the plurality of pieces of identification information, the effecting unit produces the determination unit that determines whether or not the condition corresponding to one second identification information determined by the second identification information determining unit is satisfied. Identification information Corresponding to the identification information determining means that is determined by the determining means based on whether or not it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, and the second identification information that is determined by the second identification information determining means Switching between the third identification information determining means for determining the identification information produced by the effecting means among the plurality of third identification information, and switching between the determination by the identification information determining means and the determination by the third identification information determining means And the second identification information is one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of normal characters for image display by the image display means, and is information relating to the type of the normal character. Information for displaying on the image display means an image of the victory or defeat of the normal character and the special character corresponding to one second identification information determined by the second identification information determining means And the third identification information includes the image display of a win / loss of a normal character corresponding to the one second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means and a normal character other than the one second identification information. Information for displaying an image by means, and the specific identification information indicates that the normal character corresponding to one second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means wins the special character. This is information for displaying an image on the image display means, and the switching means produces specific third identification information included in the plurality of third identification information on the effect means by the third identification information determination means. On the condition that it is determined as the third identification information, switching from the determination by the third identification information determination means to the determination by the identification information determination means, the identification information determination means by the On the condition that specific identification information is determined as identification information produced by the production means, based on the player's selection, the special identification information is determined from one second identification information decided by the second identification information decision means. Further comprising identification information switching means for switching to special identification information corresponding to the character on a one-to-one basis, and when not switched to special identification information by the identification information switching means, The probability that the specific identification information is determined as the identification information produced by the presentation means by the identification information determination means is determined by the identification information determination means when it is not determined that the identification information is satisfied by the determination means. The information is higher than the probability determined as the identification information produced by the production means, and is switched to special identification information by the identification information switching means. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied by the determination means, the identification information determination means determines the specific identification information as identification information produced by the effect means, and the determination means If it is not determined that the condition is satisfied, the identification information determination means determines identification information other than the specific identification information as identification information produced by the effect means, and the effect control means is specially selected by the identification information switching means. When not switched to the identification information, a normal performance related to the normal character corresponding to the second identification information is performed, and when switched to the special identification information by the identification information switching means, the special Providing a gaming machine characterized by controlling the effect means so as to perform a specific effect related to the special character corresponding to the identification information. It is.

  By providing such a gaming machine, when the effect performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is a normal effect, when it is determined that the effect is satisfied by the determining means, the specific information is determined by the identification information determining means. The probability determined as the identification information produced by the production means is higher than the probability that the identification information decision means decides that the specific identification information is produced as the identification information produced by the production means when the identification means does not determine that the identification information is satisfied. high. On the other hand, when the effect performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is a special effect, if it is determined that the effect is satisfied by the determination means, the identification information determination means causes the specific identification information to be changed to the effect means. It is determined as identification information to produce. Therefore, while the normal performance related to the normal character is performed, even if the performance based on the specific identification information is performed, the special character is merely informed that one or more conditions may be satisfied. When the specific effect is performed, the effect based on the specific identification information clearly notifies that one or more conditions are satisfied. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to increase the interest in a specific performance related to the special character, so the attractiveness of the performance itself increases.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, a predetermined storage content (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing an internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game is deleted (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S3, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S4, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later.

  In step S5, a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S8, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

  In step S10, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S11. The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. In step S11, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a reel stop permission command is set, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S13 of FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S15, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S16. In this process, based on the stop operation order (the number of stop operations) and the stop operation position, the number of sliding symbols is determined with reference to the display combination priority table and the stop table group (not shown). Determine and set. In step S16, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S15, and then proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 32, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S20 of FIG. 32, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. The display combination search process is a process of setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In step S21, a display combination command including display combination information is set, and the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a payout end command is set, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set. The flag is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is off when the RB gaming state is not set.

  In step S25, RB operation check processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to FIG. In the RB operation check processing, if the display combination is RB, the RB operation flag is updated from OFF to ON, and processing for starting the RB gaming state is performed. In step S26, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. The determination of YES in step S26 indicates that the RB operation flag is updated from OFF to ON in the RB operation check process in step S25, and the gaming state is switched from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. Yes. In step S27, an RB start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S28, an RB end check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. In the RB end check process, whether or not the number of games (number of games) in the RB gaming state has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 8 times), and the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state is the number of winning times (for example, 8 times). ) Is exceeded. When it is determined that at least one of the number of times has been exceeded, the RB operating flag is updated from on to off, and processing for ending the RB gaming state is performed.

  In step S29, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S30, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. The determination of YES in step S29 indicates that the RB operation flag is updated from on to off in the RB end check process in step S28, and the gaming state is switched from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state. Yes. In step S30, an RB end command is set, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, the RB gaming state is set as the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45. The carryover combination is set in step S57 of FIG. 34 described later. In step S44, the RB internal winning state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S45, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state set in the gaming state monitoring process.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

  First, based on the probability lottery table determination table (FIG. 15), the CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries in the probability lottery table (FIG. 16) according to the gaming state (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (whether there is a carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. Here, the case where the determination in step S52 is NO is a carryover state. In step S53, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 4, and the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as a winning number in the register of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S55. As a result, “5” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state, “2” in the RB gaming state, and “4” in the internal winning state (carry-over state). In step S55, the probability lottery table determined in step S51 is referred to, a lower limit (L) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66 of FIG. 35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S58. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S58, the probability lottery table determined in step S51 is referred to, an upper limit value (U) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by the subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S61. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number is equal to the upper limit (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit (R ≠ U). ).

  In step S61, it is determined whether or not a digit has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 35, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S66 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S62, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S65. Thereby, the determined RB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00010000”. In step S65, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S66. As a result, data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination won is stored in the internal winning combination storage area.

  In step S66, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 5 times in the general gaming state, In the RB gaming state, it is twice, and in the internal winning state (carry-over state), it is four times. On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of determinations described above is less than 5 in the general gaming state, less than 2 in the RB gaming state, and less than 4 in the internal winning state (carry-over state). It is.

  In step S68, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S70. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S70, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. Thereby, when the random number R does not belong to any numerical range of the probability lottery table of FIG. 16 and Steps S62 to S66 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Will be.

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The gSub reset interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the gSub reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated. It is comprised so that an embedding process may be performed sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, etc. (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, an input monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an input from the operation unit 17 or the like is performed, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, a command input process described later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, an image control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S71.

  The command input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received (step S81). The command buffer is a storage area for storing a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. When the determination in step S81 is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the jump destination is OK. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jump destination process corresponding to the received command can be executed. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and if it is determined that data that cannot be processed due to noise or the like is received, or if it is determined that the data is invalid from the history of previously received commands, this determination is NO. Then, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  In step S83, a return address is set, and the process proceeds to step S84. The address set in step S83 is basically an address corresponding to the processing in step S85 described later. In step S84, the process jumps to the determined process. Specifically, based on the jump table, the jump destination process corresponding to the head data of the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S85. The jump destination process includes a game start process described later with reference to FIG. 38, an RB end process described later with reference to FIG. 43, and a reel stop process described later with reference to FIG. In step S85, the command buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG. The game start process is executed when the start command set by the process of step S7 in FIG. 30 is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the main character identifier is 0 (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S97. In step S92, 0 is set in the total game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, a normal character selection process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S94. In the normal character selection process, the screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b to allow the player to select one normal character from the normal characters 201 to 204, and the type of the selected normal character. Set the main character identifier according to

  In step S94, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S96. In step S95, 2 is set in the enemy identifier, and the process proceeds to step S97. In step S96, 1 is set in the enemy identifier, and the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S97, 1 is added to and set in the total game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S98. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S100, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, 1 is added to and set in the inter-RB game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S100.

  In step S100, it is determined whether or not the battle flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102 of FIG. 39, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, a battle start process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S102 in FIG. In the battle start process, it is determined whether to turn on or off the battle flag based on the above-described battle flag update table (FIGS. 20 and 25). Update on.

  In step S102 of FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S103, an enemy character update process described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, a special effect update flag update process described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a lottery of the effect identifier is performed based on the battle flag, the main character identifier, the enemy identifier, and the effect determination table (the above-described FIGS. 21 to 24, 26, and 27), and the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, a victory flag update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107. In the victory flag update process, the effect identifier lottery is determined in step S105, and when this effect identifier is 1, 5, 101, 105, 201, 202, 205, 207, etc. (result that the enemy character falls down) Set the victory flag on. On the other hand, when the lottery effect identifier is not 1, 5, 101, 105, 201, 202, 205, 207, etc. (when it does not correspond to the result that the enemy character falls), the victory flag is turned off. set.

  In step S107, it is determined whether or not the victory flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S108, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S114 in FIG. In step S108, it is determined whether or not the special effect update flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S109, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S114 in FIG. In step S109, it is determined whether or not the enemy identifier is 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S110, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S110, a special character selection process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S111. In the special character selection process, the special character 205 is used as the main character by displaying the screen as shown in FIG. 10 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, or one normal character selected in the normal character selection process is continuously used. The player is made to select whether or not, and the main character identifier is set according to the selection. Thereby, on the condition that 1 is determined as the production identifier in the process of step S105 when the main character identifier is any one of 1-4 and the enemy identifier is 5, based on the player's selection, It is possible to switch from the one main character identifier selected in the normal character selection process (step S83 in FIG. 38 described above) to the special character 205 and the main character identifier 6.

  In step S112, it is determined whether or not the main character identifier is 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S113, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S114 in FIG. In step S113, the special effect update flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S114 in FIG.

  In step S114 of FIG. 40, image data is set based on the main character identifier, enemy identifier, effect identifier, and effect table (FIGS. 28 and 29 described above), and the process proceeds to step S85 of FIG.

  The enemy character update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the main character identifier is 5 (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the enemy identifier is 4. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, the value of the enemy identifier is subtracted from the value of the main character identifier, and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, it is determined whether or not the subtraction result is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S125, 2 is added to the enemy identifier and set, and the process proceeds to step S127. As a result of the processing in step S125, when the enemy identifier is 4, the enemy identifier can be updated to 6. Accordingly, the lottery of the effect identifier in step S105 of FIG. 39 is changed from the lottery (lottery when the enemy identifier is 1 to 4) based on the normal effect determination table as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 as shown in FIG. It is possible to switch to lottery (lottery when the enemy identifier is 5) based on the normal production determination table.

  In step S126, 1 is added to the enemy identifier and set, and the process proceeds to step S127. In step S127, the victory flag is updated from on to off, and the process proceeds to step S104 in FIG. As a result of the processing in step S126, when the enemy identifier is 4, the enemy identifier can be updated to 6. Accordingly, the lottery of the effect identifier in step S105 of FIG. 39 is changed from the lottery (lottery when the enemy identifier is 1 to 4) based on the normal effect determination table as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 as shown in FIG. It is possible to switch to lottery (lottery when the enemy identifier is 5) based on the normal production determination table.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the special effect update flag update process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is both an RB and a cherry small combination (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is both RB and the white 7 small combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S133.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, it is determined whether or not the value of the RB game number counter is 100 or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the value of the total game number counter is 3000. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the value of the RB game number counter is 1000. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG. In step S137, the special effect update flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S105 in FIG.

  By performing such special effect update flag update processing, the image control microcomputer 81 (sub-control circuit 72) causes the main character identifier selected by the player in the above-described normal character selection processing (step S93 in FIG. 38 described above). Regardless of the type, it can be determined whether or not the condition is satisfied for at least one of the four predetermined conditions.

  The RB end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the RB end process, the image control microcomputer 81 sets 0 in the inter-RB game number counter when the RB end command set by the process of step S30 in FIG. 32 is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S30). S141), the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  The reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop process is executed when the reel stop command set by the process of step S18 in FIG. 31 is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the stop reel counter and sets it (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In step S152, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop reel counter is 3. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S153, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  In step S153, a battle end process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In the battle end process, the battle flag updated to ON in the battle start process (step S101 in FIG. 38) is updated to OFF. In step S154, 0 is set in the stop reel counter, and the process proceeds to step S85 in FIG.

  The image control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the buffer flag is on (step S161). This process confirms whether or not data to be transmitted to the image control IC 86 is ready. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163. In the image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data (for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier) is transferred to the buffer.

  In step S163, when it is time to transmit data to the next image control IC 86, a buffer flag indicating that data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is ready is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S164. .

  In step S164, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG. The update of the image control IC counter (possible values: 0, 1, 2) is performed by the image control IC / int process described later with reference to FIG. 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. That is, 1 is added to the value of the image control IC counter every 1000/40 ms. Accordingly, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/40 ms elapses.

  In step S165, "0" is set in the image control IC counter, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, the bank is switched in the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S167. In the control RAM 87, a register indicating whether or not to switch banks is developed. When a register for switching is set in this register, bank switching is performed between buffers. In step S167, data is transferred from the buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S168. In this process, the data transferred to the buffer in step S162 described above is transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S168, the buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S169. In step S169, when the next timing of 1000/20 ms (the image control IC counter becomes “2”) has come, the buffer flag is set on the assumption that the data to be written to the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86 is not ready. It is turned off and the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts due to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/40 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S171). The image control IC counter is used to determine whether or not 1000/20 ms has elapsed since the timing when the bank control instruction was issued from the previous image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86 (step S164 in FIG. 45). is there.

  With reference to FIG. 47, the 2 ms interrupt process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has elapsed (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when NO, step S181 is repeated.

  In step S182, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S183. This random number counter is a random number for reference when determining the notification mode effect. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S183, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S181. By this effect data update process, a video (image) corresponding to the image data set in step S114 of FIG. 40 or the like can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

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

  In the embodiment, when the main character identifier is 1 to 4 and the enemy identifier is 5, whether or not the special effect update flag is on is based on the normal effect determination table of FIGS. The production identifier is determined, and the content of the production on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is determined based on the production identifier. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special effect update flag update process (FIG. 42) described above determines that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, and the special effect is performed by the process of step S137 of FIG. When the update flag is updated to ON, the special effect may be shifted to without using the effect determination table as shown in FIG. From the viewpoint of the player, since a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, it can be understood that at least one of a plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied. But you can enjoy the game with peace of mind. On the other hand, for the game machine provider, it is not necessary to store the normal production determination table as shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 in the program ROM 83, so the production itself is attractive, and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be provided efficiently.

  In the embodiment, by performing the special effect update flag update process, the image control microcomputer 81 (sub control circuit 72) is determined in advance regardless of the type of the main character identifier selected by the player in the normal character selection process. It is determined whether or not at least one of the four conditions is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 is made to correspond to each of these four conditions on a one-to-one basis, and in the special effect update flag update process, the main character identifier selected by the player among the four conditions corresponds. You may make it discriminate | determine whether the conditions are satisfy | filled only about conditions.

  By doing in this way, the conditions under which the special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b can be changed by the player's selection. For the player, whether or not a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b by selecting one main character identifier corresponding to a condition desired to be notified from among a plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to determine whether or not the desired condition is satisfied.

  In particular, whether or not the number of times counted by the inter-RB game number counter is 100 or less when the above-mentioned first condition, that is, when the RB as a specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the main control circuit 71 In the case where one main character identifier corresponding to the above condition is selected, an expectation that RB which is a specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the main control circuit 71 by performing a specific effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. A feeling can be heightened.

  The above-mentioned second condition, that is, the main control circuit 71 determines both the RB as the specific combination and either the cherry small combination or the white seven small combination as the winning combination. When selecting one main character identifier corresponding to the condition of whether or not, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry small combination or the white seven small combination that is a predetermined combination, along the effective line connecting the symbol stop positions By arranging and gaining the merit of granting medals, it is possible to increase the expectation that the RB is a winning combination and the profit of shifting to the RB gaming state is obtained.

  When selecting one main character identifier corresponding to the above-mentioned third condition, that is, the condition that the number of times counted by the total game number counter is 3000 times, the unit game is continued 3000 times. Based on conditions seen from a different viewpoint from the games arranged along the effective line connecting the symbol stop positions, a special effect by the liquid crystal display unit 2b can be enjoyed. Therefore, apart from the game of arranging the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination along the effective line connecting the symbol stop positions, even a player who wants to enjoy a special effect by the liquid crystal display unit 2b is attractive to the effect itself. And can improve the fun of the game.

  When one main character identifier corresponding to the above-mentioned fourth condition, that is, the condition that the number of times counted by the inter-RB game number counter is 1000 is selected, the unit game according to the general gaming state is selected. Since it is performed only 1000 times continuously, it is possible to increase the expectation that there is a possibility of shifting to the RB gaming state by repeating the unit game a plurality of times.

  Here, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 is made to correspond to each of these four conditions on a one-to-one basis, and in the special effect update flag update process, one of the four conditions corresponds to the main character identifier selected by the player. In the case where it is determined whether or not only the condition to be satisfied is satisfied, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 may be stored in the program ROM 83 in advance in correspondence with each of the four predetermined conditions. Alternatively, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 may correspond to each of four predetermined conditions according to the player's operation. When storing in advance in the program ROM 83 in correspondence with each of the four predetermined conditions, the player determines which of the plurality of predetermined conditions each of the plurality of main character identifiers is. One main character identifier can be selected on the basis of the criteria for compatibility. On the other hand, in the case where each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 is associated with each of the four predetermined conditions in accordance with the player's operation, the player displays a liquid crystal display among the plurality of main character identifiers. It is possible to make the condition desired to be notified correspond to the one main character identifier in which the favorite effect is performed in the part 2b. Therefore, when a desired condition is satisfied, the player's favorite performance is performed, so that the performance itself is attractive and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 is made to correspond to each of these four conditions on a one-to-one basis, and in the special effect update flag update process, the main character identifier selected by the player among the four conditions is handled. When determining whether or not the condition is satisfied only for the condition, each of the main character identifiers 1 to 4 may correspond to each of the four predetermined conditions in a one-to-one correspondence. You may make it make it respond | correspond by one to many. In the case of one-to-one correspondence, the correspondence becomes clear, so that even beginners can fully enjoy it. On the other hand, in the case of a one-to-many correspondence, the player can advance the game assuming a condition that is actually satisfied from a plurality of conditions, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the special character 205 is selected as the main character, and the effect by the special character 205 is set as the special effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a two-dimensional code display for displaying an image of a two-dimensional code in which information representing a URL for connecting the image ROM 88 to data stored in a server device connected to a network is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The sub-control circuit 72 determines that any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions satisfy the condition under at least one or more conditions. On the condition, the liquid crystal display unit 2b may be controlled based on the two-dimensional code display data stored in the image ROM 88. By doing so, the data stored in the server device connected to the network can be displayed on the mobile terminal by capturing the image of the two-dimensional code displayed by the gaming machine with a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone. Can be seen in the department. From the player's point of view, the image of the two-dimensional code is shot with a portable terminal during the game, and the data is viewed after the game with sufficient time and mental margins. The degree of understanding can be increased, and a smooth game progress can be realized during the game. Specifically, for example, by viewing data that provides a story related to the effect displayed by the effect display means after the game with sufficient time and mental margins, the degree of understanding of the content of the story is increased. In addition, it is possible to achieve a smooth game progression during the game. In addition, for example, by watching data that provides ringtones and premiums for mobile phones after the game with sufficient time and mental margins, the level of understanding of the contents of ringtones and premiums provided is improved. In addition to being able to select a desired ringtone, premium, etc. over a long period of time, smooth progress of the game can be realized during the game.

  In this embodiment, in order to briefly explain the features of the present invention, the gaming property of the gaming machine 1 is most simplified. Specifically, the types of roles set in the gaming machine 1 are RB, white 7 small role, replay, bell small role, cherry small role, and lose, but are not limited to this. Many roles may be set.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set only with the first type special combination (RB), but the accessory continuous operation device (big) that operates the first type special combination continuously. Bonus, BB) can also be provided. In addition, BB (BB game state) which is an accessory continuous operation apparatus is complete | finished by paying out a predetermined number of medals (for example, 361 pieces).

  Furthermore, a second type special character (challenge game, CG, and / or single challenge game, SCG) and a character continuous action device (challenge bonus, CB) for continuously operating the second type special character are provided. It can also be provided. In addition, it is possible to provide a normal character (single bonus, SB) and a high probability replaying state (replay time, RT).

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

The perspective view which shows an external appearance. The figure which shows a panel display part, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of an Example. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the example of a display of a display screen. The figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a probability lottery table determination table. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a random value storage area. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a display combination priority table. The figure which shows a battle flag update table. The figure which shows a normal production determination table. The figure which shows a normal production determination table. The figure which shows a normal production determination table. The figure which shows a normal production determination table. The figure which shows a battle flag update table. The figure which shows a special production | presentation determination table. The figure which shows a special production | presentation determination table. The figure which shows an effect table. The figure which shows an effect table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process for gSub. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the enemy character update process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the special effect update flag update process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the RB completion | finish process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the reel stop process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows 2ms interruption processing.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 23 Effect display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
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131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (10)

Game value information storage means for storing information on the input game value;
A game start that outputs a game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game in response to a player's start operation on the condition that information on the input game value is stored in the game value information storage means Command means;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in response to detection of the game start command signal;
A stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation by the player;
In accordance with the detection of the game start command signal, a winning combination determining means for determining a specific combination and a predetermined combination different from the specific combination as a winning combination;
Based on the detection of the stop command signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means,
Stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit;
The combination of symbols arranged along the line connecting the symbol stop positions determined in advance in each of the plurality of display units, on condition that the variable display of symbols in all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means. A combination determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means corresponds to,
On condition that it is determined that corresponds to the particular winning combination by the combination determining means, and special game state means to shift a game state to a relatively favorable special game state than in the ordinary gaming state from the normal gaming state ,
General gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the special gaming state to the general gaming state;
Number of unit games from when the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the general gaming state by the general gaming state transition means until the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the special gaming state by the special gaming state transition means First counting means for counting
Second counting means for counting the number of unit games each time a game start command signal is detected;
Game value granting means for granting a predetermined game value to a player on the condition that it is determined by the role discrimination means that the predetermined role is supported,
Image display means for providing an effect by image display , and effect means for displaying a battle between characters in the image display means ;
Whether one normal character selected by the player in the image display means among all the normal characters has won all the normal characters other than the one normal character among the plurality of normal characters Determining means for determining whether or not
The normal performance in which the plurality of normal characters battle each other, and the normal character that appears when the one normal character wins all the normal characters different from the one normal character among the plurality of normal characters. Effect control means for controlling the effect means so that a special character different from the character performs a specific effect of fighting the normal character ;
Among the plurality of first identification information, the first identification information to direct at the presentation unit, a first identification information determination means for determining based on the determination result in the determination means,
One second identification information corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined conditions and produced by the effect means by selection of a player among a plurality of second identification information different from the plurality of first identification information Second identification information determining means for determining
3rd identification information determination which determines the 1st 3rd identification information produced with the said production | presentation means among the several 3rd identification information corresponding to the said 1st 2nd identification information determined by the said 2nd identification information determination means Means,
With
The first identification information is for displaying an image on the image display means of winning or losing in the battle between the normal character and the special character corresponding to the one second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means. Information,
The second identification information is one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of normal characters for image display by the image display means, and is information regarding the type of the normal character,
The third identification information is the image of winning or losing in a battle between a normal character corresponding to the one second identification information determined by the second identification information determining means and a normal character other than the one second identification information. Information for displaying images on the display means,
The discrimination means includes
Means for determining whether or not the number counted by the first counting means is equal to or less than a first number when the specific winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
Means for determining whether or not both the specific combination and the predetermined combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
Means for determining whether or not the number counted by the second counting means is a second number;
Means for determining whether or not the number of times counted by the first counting means is a third number;
At least it comprises two means, by performing determination in any one or more means of these at least two means, for any one or more conditions among the plurality of conditions the predetermined condition is satisfied among the Whether or not
The effect control means is a case where the determining means does not determine that the one normal character has won all the normal characters different from the one normal character among the plurality of normal characters, When it is determined that the condition is satisfied for any one or more of a plurality of predetermined conditions,
By the first identification information obtaining means, first identification information specific about the special characters included in the plurality of first identification information, on condition that it is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means, A gaming machine characterized by controlling the effect means so that the special character performs the specific effect in a battle with the normal character . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
Wherein when it is determined that satisfies the determination means, by the first identification information determination means, wherein the specific first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means,
If it is not determined to satisfy by the determination means, by the first identification information determination means, the first identification information other than the specific first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
If it is determined that met by the determination means, by the first identification information determination means, the probability that the particular first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means,
If it is not determined met by the determination means, by the first identification information determination means, and wherein a higher than the probability that the particular first identification information is determined as the first identification information to direct at the presentation means To play. The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
Before SL determining means, among the plurality of conditions the predetermined for the second identification information determining means corresponding condition to one of the second identification information determined by it to determine whether or not the condition A gaming machine characterized by A gaming machine according to claim 4 ,
A gaming machine comprising: a second identification information storage unit that stores the plurality of second identification information in advance in association with each of the plurality of predetermined conditions. A gaming machine according to claim 4 ,
A gaming machine, comprising: a condition handling unit that associates each of the plurality of second identification information with each of the plurality of predetermined conditions in accordance with a player's operation. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6 ,
The gaming machine characterized in that the second identification information and each of the plurality of predetermined conditions correspond one-to-one or one-to-one. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7 ,
And switching means for switching between a decision by pre Symbol said the decision by the first identification information determination means third identification information determining means,
With
The switching means is provided on the condition that specific third identification information included in the plurality of third identification information is determined as third identification information produced by the effect means by the third identification information determination means. Switching from the determination by the third identification information determination means to the determination by the first identification information determination means. A gaming machine according to claim 8 ,
When the specific second identification information is determined as the second identification information produced by the rendering means by the second identification information determining means, the specific third identification information is determined by the third identification information determining means. Is determined as the third identification information produced by the production means,
The third identification information when the second identification information determining means determines the second identification information different from the specific second identification information as the second identification information produced by the effect means. A gaming machine, wherein the determining means has a higher probability that the specific third identification information is determined as third identification information produced by the effect means. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The specific first identification information is used to display an image on the image display means that the normal character corresponding to the second identification information determined by the second identification information determination means wins the special character. Information,
Wherein the first condition that is determined as the identification information stored in the first identification information of said specified by the first identification information determination means for directing at the presentation means, based on the selection of the player, the second identification information determining means Identification information switching means for switching from one second identification information determined by the above to special identification information corresponding one-to-one with the special character,
The production control means includes
A gaming machine, characterized in that the presentation means is controlled to perform the specific presentation related to the special character corresponding to the special identification information on condition that the identification information switching means switches to special identification information.

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