JP5074623B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, 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 through a standard 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 (highly focused on technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

  Such a gaming machine includes at least two wins for a special game advantageous to the player and wins for a replay as a decision result for determining the result of one game. When the game is over, the game is provided with an internal lottery means for increasing the probability of winning a re-game for a predetermined number of games performed after the special game, as compared to a game other than the predetermined number of games. Have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, when the special game is ended after winning the special game, the game is replayed with respect to a predetermined number of games to be performed following the special game compared to a game other than the predetermined number of games. Since the winning probability of the game becomes high, it is possible to play the game while reducing the number of medals by winning the re-game as a game result, and to enhance the interest of the player.

JP 2002-204854 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, even if the winning combination for paying more game value than the re-game is determined as the winning combination, the player has no way of knowing. Therefore, even if the decrease in the game value is suppressed by providing the internal lottery means for increasing the winning probability of the re-game, a stable increase in the game value cannot be expected. Some players may desire a stable increase in gaming value in a specific gaming state.

  An object of the present invention is to play a game based on notification for a certain period after the game state is shifted from the special game state to the general game state, so that the player can store the game value stored in the game value information storage means. Based on this information, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can desire a stable increase in gaming value.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the automatic storage means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and corresponds to the first combination. On the condition that the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means. The information amount determination information storage means corresponds to each of a plurality of predetermined roles, and an information amount determination for determining the information amount of the game value given for each information stored in the game value information storage means Store information. On the other hand, the game value giving means uses the information amount determination information on condition that the symbol display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Based on this, a game value corresponding to the second combination is given. Further, the special gaming state transition means is set to the general gaming state on condition that the symbol variation display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state that is more advantageous. When the transition by the special gaming state transition means is performed, the general gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state from the special gaming state to the general gaming state according to a predetermined condition, and the switching means on condition that the transition to the general gaming state is performed. Switches the winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information, the first counting means counts the number of unit games since the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state, and the second counting means stores the first information The corresponding game value information is stored, and the number of times that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is counted. In addition, the switching means, on the condition that the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the general gaming state by the general gaming state transition means, the winning combination determination information of the game value stored in the gaming value information storage means When the information is the first information, information on a third numerical range wider than the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination, and information on a fourth numerical range corresponding to the third combination, And the stored game value information is the second information, corresponding to the first combination, the information of the fifth numerical range that is not less than the first numerical range and narrower than the third numerical range. And the second winning combination determination information including information of the sixth numerical range wider than the fourth numerical range corresponding to the third winning combination, and the number of unit games is counted a predetermined number of times by the first counting means. The winning combination determination information is stored in the gaming value information storage means. Regardless of the game value information being played, if the information of the first numerical range corresponding to the first role and the stored game value information are the first information, Switching to the first winning combination determination information including the information of the corresponding second numerical range. The information amount determination information is configured to give a larger amount of information when the first information is stored than when the second information is stored in the game value information storage means. Yes. In addition, the game value information notifying means confirms that the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information, a pre-game start signal is output, and the number of times counted by the second counting means is equal to or less than a specific number. The condition is notified to store the first information as game value information. The winning combination notifying means is notified by the game value information notifying means, stores the first information, and the second combination is determined as the winning combination on condition that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. It is characterized by notifying that it is being performed.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Game value information storage means (for example, update of a BET number described later) for storing information (for example, a BET number described later) information of a game value (for example, a medal described later); Control circuit 71 and the like, and a plurality of kinds of symbols (for example, “red 7 (symbol 91)” described later, “blue 7 (symbol 92)” described later, “BAR (symbol 93)” described later, and “bell” described later. (Symbol 94) ”,“ watermelon (symbol 95) ”described later,“ red cherry (symbol 96) ”described later,“ black cherry (symbol 97) ”described later,“ blue cherry (symbol 98) ”described later, and later "Replay (symbol 99)", "blank (symbol 100)", etc., which will be described later, and a plurality of display units (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) can be displayed variably. Etc.) with symbol display means (for example) For example, the reel 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and the game value information storage means are stored with predetermined game value information. In response to the signal, start command means (for example, described later) for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a signal for instructing start of a game to be described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later). Start switch 6S, etc.) and a plurality of predetermined roles (for example, BB1 described later, BB2 described later, replay described later, red cherry described later, black cherry described later, blue cherry described later, bell described later, described later) Winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table to be described later) having information of a numerical range corresponding to each of the watermelon ROM 32 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), switching means for switching the winning combination determination information (for example, CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and the start command means generate a game start command signal. The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the winning combination determining information switched by the switching means (for example, means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) ) And a start control means (for example, step S10 to step S13 in FIG. 21 to be described later) on the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means, A means for performing processing, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a stop for instructing the symbol display means to stop displaying the symbol according to the stop operation signal. Stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.) for outputting a command signal (for example, a signal for commanding stoppage of symbol fluctuation described later), and a stop command signal output by the stop command means; Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means (for example, means for performing the processing of steps S15 to S18 in FIG. Main control circuit 71, etc.) and the stop control means stop the variable display of symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and a symbol combination (for example, replay described later) (for example, replay) Information on a predetermined game value (for example, described later) is provided on the condition that the symbol display means displays “replay-replay-replay” described later. Automatic storage means (for example, means for performing step S112 in FIG. 29 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) for storing in the game value information storage means the number of inserted games for the current game. Corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations, information amount determination information for determining the amount of game value information given to each piece of information stored in the game value information storage means (for example, FIG. The information amount determination information storage means for storing the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10 and the stop control means stop the variable display of the symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the second role (for example, red, described later) (For example, “red cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” described later, “red cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” described later) “Black cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY”, “Black cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” described later, “Blue cherry (square) -ANY-ANY” described later, “Blue cherry (middle) -ANY” described later -ANY "etc.) is displayed by the symbol display means, based on the information amount determination information, a game value giving means (for example, described later) that gives a game value corresponding to the second combination The means for performing the process of step S22 in FIG. 22, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the stop control means stop the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and a third role (for example, described later) (For example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” described later) are displayed by the symbol display means. General, subject to Special gaming state transition means (for example, to be described later) for shifting the gaming state from a gaming state (for example, a later gaming state to be described later) to an advantageous special gaming state (for example, to be described later, RB gaming state). The means for performing the process of step S114 in FIG. 29, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the like (for example, the main control circuit 71 performs steps S91 to S92 and S94 to S95 in FIG. 28 to be described later). By performing the above process, general game state transition means for shifting the game state from the special game state to the general game state (for example, means for performing steps S93 and S97 in FIG. Control circuit 71, etc.) and the general gaming state transition means on the condition that the gaming state is transitioned to the general gaming state. First counting means for counting the number of unit games since the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state by the row means (for example, means for performing the processing of step S125 in FIG. 30 described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) ), And a signal output means before starting to output a pre-game signal (for example, FIG. 24 described later) on condition that the display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means. The game value information storage means sets the first value on the condition that the game state is transferred to the general game state by the means for performing the processing of step S45, the main control circuit 71 described later, and the general game state transfer means. Information on the game value corresponding to information (for example, the number of BET is 1) or third information is stored, and the number of times that the second winning combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is counted. Second counting means (for example, means for performing step S246 in FIG. 36 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later), and the winning combination determination information is first winning combination determination information (for example, 12 (1) described later) and second winning combination determination information (for example, when the RT operating flag is turned on in FIG. 12 (1) described later), the first winning combination determination information is Regardless of the game value information stored in the game value information storage means, information in the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination (for example, 6000 to 14979 when the inserted number is 1, And when the number of inserted games is 3, it is 10000 to 18979), and when the stored game value information is the first information, the second corresponding to the second combination Including numerical range information (e.g., 100 to 1099, 1100 to 2099, 2100 to 3099) The second winning combination determination information is the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination when the stored game value information is the first information or the third information. Wider third numerical range information (for example, 6000 to 65535) and fourth numerical range information (for example, 10 to 11 and 14 to 15) corresponding to the third combination. If the stored game value information is second information (for example, the number of BETs is 3), it corresponds to the first combination, is greater than or equal to the first numerical value range, and the third value Information of a fifth numerical range narrower than the numerical range (for example, 10000 to 18979) and information of a sixth numerical range wider than the fourth numerical range corresponding to the third combination (for example, 8000 to 8149) , 8200 to 8349), and the switching means has a gaming state one by the general gaming state transition means. The winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S132 in FIG. 31 described later) on the condition that the game state is entered (for example, The RT operating flag is updated to ON in step S135 of FIG. 31 to be described later), and it is determined that YES is counted by the first counting means (for example, YES in step S126 of FIG. 30 to be described later). The winning combination determination information is switched to the first winning combination determination information (for example, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF in step S127 of FIG. 30 described later), and the information amount determination information Is the amount of game value information corresponding to the second combination, the first information or the third information than when the second information is stored in the game value information storage means. Is stored, the game value information storage means stores the first information and the first information as the game value information amount corresponding to the first combination. 3 and the second information are stored so that the amount of information is not given, and the winning combination determination information is converted into the second winning combination by the switching means. It is switched to the decision information, the pre-game signal is output by the pre-start signal output means, and the number of times counted by the second counting means is not more than a specific number (for example, FIG. 34 described later) Game value information notifying means for notifying that the first information or the third information is stored as game value information (provided that NO is determined in step S222) (for example, step of FIG. 34 described later) S2 3, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) and the gaming value information notifying unit, the gaming value information storing unit stores the first information, and the winning combination determining unit On condition that the second combination is determined as the winning combination (for example, on the condition that NO is determined in step S236 in FIG. 35 described later), the second combination is determined as the winning combination. Is notified by the game value information notification means, the game value information storage means stores the third information, and the winning combination determining means determines the second combination as a winning combination. On the condition that the winning combination is notified with a predetermined probability that the second combination is determined as the winning combination (for example, means for performing the processing of step S239 in FIG. A sub-like control circuit 72), the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information, the game value information notifying means when the number counted by said second counting means is equal to or less than the specified number of times Production group information for determining production group information defining the production mode relating to the notification of storing the first information or the production mode relating to the notification of storing the third information by lottery Based on the effect group information determined by the effect group information determining means, the number of notifications determining means for determining the specific number of times by random lottery, the stored game value information and the effect group Information discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the production group information decided by the information deciding means coincides with the information by the winning combination notifying means. The knowledge condition includes that the information determining means determines that the stored game value information and the determined effect group information match, and the notification count determining means includes: The effect group information that prescribes the effect aspect related to the notification that the first information is stored is more specific than the effect group information that specifies the effect aspect related to the notification that the third information is stored. A gaming machine that is set so that the number of times is determined probabilistically more .

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the automatic storage means indicates that the symbol display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display means. As a condition, information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means. The information amount determination information storage means corresponds to each of a plurality of predetermined roles, and an information amount determination for determining the information amount of the game value given for each information stored in the game value information storage means Store information. On the other hand, the game value giving means uses the information amount determination information on condition that the symbol display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Based on this, a game value corresponding to the second combination is given. Further, the special gaming state transition means is set to the general gaming state on condition that the symbol variation display on all of the plurality of display units is stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the third combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state that is more advantageous. When the transition by the special gaming state transition means is performed, the general gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state from the special gaming state to the general gaming state according to a predetermined condition, and the switching means on condition that the transition to the general gaming state is performed. Switches the winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information, the first counting means counts the number of unit games since the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state, and the second counting means stores the first information The corresponding game value information is stored, and the number of times that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is counted. In addition, the switching means, on the condition that the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the general gaming state by the general gaming state transition means, the winning combination determination information of the game value stored in the gaming value information storage means When the information is the first information, information on a third numerical range wider than the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination, and information on a fourth numerical range corresponding to the third combination, And the stored game value information is the second information, corresponding to the first combination, the information of the fifth numerical range that is not less than the first numerical range and narrower than the third numerical range. And the second winning combination determination information including information of the sixth numerical range wider than the fourth numerical range corresponding to the third winning combination, and the number of unit games is counted a predetermined number of times by the first counting means. The winning combination determination information is stored in the gaming value information storage means. Regardless of the game value information being played, if the information of the first numerical range corresponding to the first role and the stored game value information are the first information, Switching to the first winning combination determination information including the information of the corresponding second numerical range. The information amount determination information is configured to give a larger amount of information when the first information is stored than when the second information is stored in the game value information storage means. Yes. In addition, the game value information notifying means confirms that the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information, a pre-game start signal is output, and the number of times counted by the second counting means is equal to or less than a specific number. The condition is notified to store the first information as game value information. The winning combination notifying means is notified by the game value information notifying means, stores the first information, and the second combination is determined as the winning combination on condition that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. It is notified that it is being done.

  In this way, the first information is played during a certain period after the game state shifts from the special game state to the general game state (until the number of unit games is counted a predetermined number of times by the first counting means). It is possible to provide a gaming machine that stores the first information based on the notification that it is stored as value information, thereby notifying that the second combination is determined as the winning combination. For a player, in a gaming state where it is easy to obtain the benefit of storing predetermined game value information in the automatic storage means, the game value information is appropriately stored, and an appropriate stop operation is performed based on the notification. Thus, it is possible to receive a profit (a profit corresponding to the second role) other than the profit that information of a predetermined game value is stored in the automatic storage means. Therefore, the player can play a game in hopes of stably increasing the game value, and the interest of the game is improved. In the special game state, it is necessary to consume a predetermined number of special games (bonus games), so that it takes a certain time to shift from the special game state to the general game state. Here, for example, a player who wants to finish the game in a short time after shifting from the special game state to the general game state can play the game in hopes of a stable increase in game value by following the notification. .

In the gaming machine described in (1) , the game value when the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information and the number of times counted by the second counting means is equal to or less than the specific number of times. Production group information for determining production group information defining the production mode relating to the notification of storing the first information or the production mode relating to the notification of storing the third information by the information notification means Based on the determining means and the effect group information determined by the effect group information determining means, a notification frequency determining means for determining a specific number of times by random lottery (for example, a program ROM 83 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, etc.) And whether or not the stored game value information and the effect group information determined by the effect group information determining means match. Information determining means, and the information of the game value stored by the information determining means matches the effect group information determined by the condition for notification by the winning combination notifying means A gaming machine characterized in that discrimination is included.

According to this gaming machine, the number of times that the player is informed that the second combination is determined as the winning combination is not constant during a certain period after the gaming state transitions from the special gaming state to the general gaming state. . Therefore, since the probability of predicting the number of times that the game state is notified in a certain period after the transition from the special game state to the general game state is reduced, it is possible to provide a game with a variety of changes to the player. It becomes.

(2) In (1) Symbol placement of the gaming machine, the first winning combination determining information, if information of a game value stored is the first information (e.g., BET number of medals 1) It includes information in the seventh numerical value range corresponding to the third hand (for example, 10 to 11 and 14 to 15), and the stored game value information is the second information (for example, the BET number of medals is In the case of 3), the game machine is characterized by including information in an eighth numerical range (for example, 8000-8149, 8200-8349) wider than the seventh numerical range corresponding to the third combination. .

( 2 ) According to the gaming machine described in the above, the winning combination determination information to be used is changed depending on a certain period after the transition from the special gaming state to the general gaming state and the subsequent period. An adaptive game can be provided according to the number of medals inserted and the state of the game.

  According to the present invention, the game value is stored in the game value information storage means by performing the game based on the notification for a certain period after the game state is changed from the special game state to the general game state. Based on this information, it is possible to play a game with the hope of stably increasing the game value.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The 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 a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial determination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a production group determination table. The figure which shows the notification frequency lottery table. The figure which shows the notification production | presentation table for 1 sheet hanging. The figure which shows the notification effect determination table for 2 sheets. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows RT end process. The flowchart which shows RT operation processing. The flowchart which shows a gSub reset interruption process. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process before a game start of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the display combination search process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the bonus action | operation process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the notification frequency lottery process of a sub-control circuit.

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

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

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

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

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 shown in FIG.

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

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

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the 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 stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) are provided in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the symbol variation display (moving display) in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. . Each display line connects a symbol stop position in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

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

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture, and the like drawn on the fixed display 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. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

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

  The 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 (three symbols in total) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. The central reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as the left reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

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

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

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. In the display board 133, a figure, a picture, or the like is drawn in a region corresponding to the panel display unit 2a and the fixed display unit 2c (see FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, 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 the BET lamp Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”,“ Red Cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ Black Cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ Blue Cherry (symbol 98) ”,“ Replay (symbol 99) ”, and“ Blank (symbol 100) ” The symbol sequence to be displayed is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  “Blank” is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the formation of a role. That is, even when “blanks” are displayed side by side along one of the active lines, the player will not be given benefits such as medal payout, medal auto-insertion, and game state transition described below. .

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

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

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination and the mode of reel stop control (the maximum number of so-called “sliding frame numbers”). Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of winning internally, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the like.

  The general gaming state is composed of a normal section having no carryover combination, a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT section”) having a higher probability of internal replay than the normal section, and a carryover section having a carryover combination. The In the carry-over section, the bonus is not won internally, and in the normal section and the RT section, the bonus may be won internally. Here, as will be described with reference to an internal lottery table in FIG. 12 described later, in the RT section, the probability of internal winning for replay varies depending on the number of inserted sheets (the number of BETs).

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

  Whether or not it is an RT section can be determined by whether or not a later-described RT operating flag is on. The RT operating flag is updated to ON when the RB gaming state, which will be described later, and the RB operating flag, which will be described later, are both OFF (when YES is determined in step S132 of FIG. 31 described later). (Step S135 in FIG. 31 described later) At this time, 100 is updated in the RT game number counter (step S133 in FIG. 31 described later). It should be noted that when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off, it indicates a timing for returning to the general gaming state at the start of the next one game. The counter value is decremented by 1 in one game (step S125 in FIG. 30 to be described later), and if it is determined that the counter value is 0 or less (YES in step S126 in FIG. 30 to be described later). If it is determined, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF (step S127 in FIG. 30 described later). Therefore, the normal section is changed to the RT section, and after the RT section has been played for 100 games, the normal section returns.

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

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special object” is operating, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible number of winnings is 0, or that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, one medal bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high). The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB is established, 350 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games becomes 0 or the possible number of winnings becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 100a, and sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 100b is shown. The volume of the speakers 9L and 9R can be adjusted by operating the volume control unit 103.

  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. 21 to 31 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (FIG. 12 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group and the like for determining the above are stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and various storage areas are provided. For example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination to be described later, and the current gaming state 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. A display unit such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19 and the like, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 12 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying a mode of stop control 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 via the stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal symbol combination.

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

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table (FIG. 9 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. 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.

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (a symbol combination corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are determined. A winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown) is associated. The symbol combination table described above is used to confirm the winning (display combination) and determine the number of payouts when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Referenced in case. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by lottery processing (internal lottery processing or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  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, information or the like 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, information, etc. 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. 32 to 39 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 17 to 20 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 a production group identifier, a production identifier, a notification number counter, a notification period 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 the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  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 shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIGS. 7 and 8 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 every predetermined timing.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, 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 or the like 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.

  Display example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. This display example 1 is displayed on the condition that the later-described effect group identifier is 1 (one-sheet effect) during the RT period in the general gaming state and during the later-described notification period.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example before the game starts. In this display example, the main character 201 is displayed on the right side below the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, and the enemy character 203 is displayed on the left side. In addition, a character image 211 “Hold one!” Is displayed on the left side of the enemy character 203. In this display example, a state in which the main character 201 and the enemy character 203 start a battle is displayed. Further, when the effect group identifier is 2 (two-sheet effect), a character image “Multiple images!” Is displayed on the left side of the enemy character 203.

  Display example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In this display example 2, when the internal winning combination is red cherry in the RT section in the general gaming state and during the notification period described later, the later-described effect identifier is 1 (one-hedged and the internal winning combination is red cherry) ) Is displayed on the condition. In addition, the same display is made when the later-described effect identifier is 11 (two cards are used and the internal winning combination is red cherry).

  (1) of FIG. 8 shows a display example at the time of start operation. In this display example, the main character 201 is displayed on the right side below the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, and the enemy character 203 is displayed on the left side. Further, on the left side of the enemy character 203, a character image 212 "Aim for red cherry!" Is displayed together with an image 213 of a red cherry pattern. In this display example, a state in which the main character 201 and the enemy character 203 start a battle is displayed.

  Here, the red cherry image 213 is displayed for emphasizing the character image 212 (internal winning combination is red cherry) “Aim for red cherry!”. When the internal winning combination is black cherry, a character image “Aim at black cherry!” And an image of a black cherry symbol are displayed on the left side of the enemy character 203. Similarly, when the internal winning combination is a blue cherry, a character image “Aim for blue cherry!” And an image of a blue cherry symbol are displayed on the left side of the enemy character 203.

  (2) of FIG. 8 shows a display example at the time of the third stop operation. In this display example, according to the symbol stop mode in the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, “red cherry-replay-bell” is arranged along the top line 8b of FIG. 2 described above, and further along the cross-down line 8e. “Red cherry-red cherry-replay” are arranged, and red cherry is established as a display role. In addition, a state in which the main character 201 raises a male bamboo is displayed on the right side below the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, and a state in which the enemy character 203 is tilted is displayed on the left side. A character image 214 “I did it!” Is displayed on the right side of the main character 201. From the viewpoint of the player, it can be confirmed that the red cherry determined as the internal winning combination can be established as the display combination.

  FIG. 8 (3) shows a display example during the third stop operation. In this display example, according to the symbol stop mode in the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, no red cherry is formed as a display combination in any of the active lines. In addition, a state where the main character 201 falls is displayed on the right side below the symbol display areas 21L to 21R, and a state where the enemy character 203 is standing is displayed on the left side. In addition, a character image 215 “Unfortunately” is displayed on the right side of the main character 201. From the viewpoint of the player, it can be confirmed that the red cherry that has been determined as the internal winning combination cannot be established as the display combination.

  From the player's point of view, the character image 212 “Aim at the red cherry!” Displayed at the start operation and the image 213 of the red cherry pattern 213 grasp that the red cherry was won internally, and the red cherry as a display role. The stop operation can be performed so that is established. Therefore, the player can acquire profits corresponding to red cherries that are difficult to acquire in a normal period to be described later, so that the interest of the game is improved.

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

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

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

  The symbol combination table is a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and a payout for each inserted number (BET number) corresponding to the display combination. Information on the number of sheets is provided. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the winning number described later is 1 (red cherry), the display combination may be red cherry. The red cherry, which is established when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped and “red cherry” is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position or the lower symbol stop position of the symbol display area 21L, A red cherry that is established when “red cherry” is stopped and displayed at the middle symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L is included. Whether or not the display combination is red cherry depends on the operation timing of the left stop button 7L. The red cherry that is established when “red cherry” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L is a so-called “bitter press” of “red cherry” at the center line 8c. When it was done.

  When “red cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is red cherry. “Red cherry (corner)” indicates “red cherry” stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When “red cherry (corner)” changes the display role to red cherry and the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. According to the symbol combination table, when the inserted number is 3, 6 medals will be paid out, but when the display combination is red cherry due to “red cherry (corner)”, 2 medals are displayed. The red cherry display combination is established on the active line (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a). Therefore, when “red cherry (corner)” indicates red cherry, and when the inserted number is 3, 12 medals are paid out.

  When “red cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is red cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out and the inserted number is 3 In this case, 6 medals are paid out. “Red cherry (middle)” indicates “red cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L.

  When “black cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” or “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is lined up along the effective line, the display role is black cherry or blue cherry, and the number of input is 1 or 2 In this case, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 12 medals are paid out. “Black cherry (corner)” indicates “black cherry” stopped and displayed in the upper or lower part of the left symbol display area 21L. Similarly, “blue cherry (corner)” indicates the upper part of the left symbol display area 21L. Or the “blue cherry” stopped at the bottom is shown.

  When “black cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” or “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is lined up along the effective line, the display role is black cherry or blue cherry, and the number of input is 1 or 2 In this case, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 6 medals are paid out. “Black cherry (middle)” indicates “black cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L. Similarly, “Blue cherry (middle)” stops in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L. The displayed “blue cherry” is shown.

  When “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIG. 12 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries.

  Here, in the case of the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 12 described later) is selected, and basically, 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (described in FIG. 25 described later). Step S51). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of times of calculation of random value R-lower limit L and calculation of random value R-upper limit U, which will be described later. (Maximum number of times). However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 (step S53 in FIG. 25 described later). In the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 12 described later) is selected, and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S51 in FIG. 25 described later).

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state and includes information on a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning number for each inserted number. (1) of FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 12 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state.

  Here, the expected value K of the number of medals to be paid out per one medal (unit game value) bet on one game (unit play rate) will be described. This expected value K can basically be calculated by calculating {the number of payouts / BET number} × {probability of internal winning} for each internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number of the internal lottery table, and adding these. . Further, the probability of internal winning is a value obtained by dividing the lottery value by 65536.

  The expected value K is an expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per medals bet on one game in the general gaming state. As described above, the general gaming state is composed of a normal section, an RT section, and a carryover section. In any section, no medals are paid out due to the establishment of a bonus. The expected value in the general gaming state can be calculated without distinction.

In the general gaming state, assuming that the expected value when the inserted number is 1 is K1, the expected value when the inserted number is 2 is K2, and the expected value when the inserted number is 3 is K3,
K1 = {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (red cherry)
+ {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (red cherry)
+ {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (black cherry)
+ {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (black cherry)
+ {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (blue cherry)
+ {15/1} × {1000 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (blue cherry)
+ {10/1} × {20 / (65536-8980)} (bell)
+ {8/1} × {6 / (65536-8980)} (watermelon)
= 0.8
K2 = {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (red cherry)
+ {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (red cherry)
+ {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (black cherry)
+ {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (black cherry)
+ {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (blue cherry)
+ {15/2} × {700 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (blue cherry)
+ {10/2} × {3184 / (65536-8980)} (bell)
+ {8/2} × {611 / (65536-8980)} (watermelon)
= 0.6
K3 = {6/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (red cherry)
+ {12/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (red cherry)
+ {6/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (black cherry)
+ {12/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (black cherry)
+ {6/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {1/7} (blue cherry)
+ {12/3} × {400 / (65536-8980)} × {6/7} (blue cherry)
+ {10/3} × {4961 / (65536-8980)} (bell)
+ {8/3} × {611 / (65536-8980)} (watermelon)
= 0.4
It becomes.

  Here, when the replay is established, it is possible to play the next game without betting medals, but it can be considered that the medal is not paid out. Therefore, the internal lottery value 8980 of replay is subtracted from 65536 in the denominator of the probability of internal winning.

  In addition, when the red cherry becomes an internal winning combination, the red cherry (corner) indicates the red cherry (the number of payouts when the number of input is 1 or 2: 15; the number of payouts when the number of input is 3; : 12) and “red cherry (medium)”, the display role is red cherry (payout number when the input number is 1 or 2: 15; payout number when the input number is 3: 6) Either case or not. The stop position where the red cherry can be stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 21L (symbol display mode in the left symbol display area 21L during the stop operation) is 7. Among the seven stop positions, the number of stop positions whose display combination is red cherry due to “red cherry (corner)” is 6, and the number of stop positions whose display combination is red cherry due to “red cherry (medium)” Is 1 (only for bitter press). Therefore, when the red cherry becomes an internal winning combination, the probability that the display combination becomes red cherry due to “red cherry (corner)” and the probability that the display combination becomes red cherry due to “red cherry (medium)” respectively. 6/7 and 1/7 are used for multiplication in the expected value calculation. The same calculation can be made for black cherries or blue cherries serving as an internal winning combination.

  In the general gaming state, when the expected values K1 to K3 are taken into consideration, it is relatively advantageous when the inserted number is 1. Further, K1 to K3 in the general gaming state are all smaller than 1. Therefore, the general gaming state is a disadvantageous state for the player. On the other hand, regarding the expected values K1 to K3 in the general gaming state considering the establishment of BB1 and BB2, the expected value K3 of the game with the inserted number 3 is relatively largest, and the expected value K1 of the game with the inserted number 1 is relative Is the smallest.

  In addition, in the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the lower limit corresponding to the random number value corresponding to the winning number 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 the value is within a numerical range indicated by the value and the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. Further, the number of times of determining whether or not the value is within the numerical 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 internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is never within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number is 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.

  Also, it is determined whether or not the winning number is in descending order until the winning number becomes 0. The internal winning combination is determined on the basis of the winning number won, the gaming state, the inserted number, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13 described later).

  For example, in the game state other than the carryover section in the general game state, when the inserted number is 3, and the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 8100, first, the random number value R for the winning number 8 (8100)-Lower limit L (8200) is calculated. This calculation result is smaller than 0. Therefore, since the random number is not within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, if the extracted random number value is 8100, the winning number 8 is unfair. .

  Next, a random number value R (8100) −lower limit value L (8000) is calculated for the winning number 7. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (8100) −the upper limit value U (8149) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, if the extracted random number value is 8100, the winning number 7 is won. When winning the winning number 7, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  Thus, by repeating the calculation of the random number value R (8100) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (8100) −the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0, each of the winning numbers 6 to 1 is determined. Determine whether you are winning. When the extracted random number value is 8100, the winning numbers 1 to 6 are invalid. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 8100, the winning number 7 is won, and BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  In the carry-over section, the number of lotteries is updated to 6 (step S53 in FIG. 25 described later), so there is no case where the winning number 7 or 8 is determined. Therefore, in the carryover section, the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  Here, the general gaming state internal lottery table when the RT operating flag is off and the general gaming state internal lottery table when the RT operating flag is on are different tables. In the embodiment, when using the general gaming state internal lottery table when the RT operating flag is on, compared to using the general gaming state internal lottery table when the RT game number counter is off. Basically, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high).

  In the embodiment, when the number of inserted medals is a predetermined number (1 to 2) and the RT operating flag is on, the RT game number counter is off when using the general gaming state internal lottery table. Compared to the case where the internal lottery table for general gaming state in a certain case is used, the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 6 is configured to be wide. Specifically, when using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the number of inserted medals is 1 and the RT in-operation flag is on, it will be replayed as an internal winning combination with a probability of 1/1. When using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT game number counter is off, the player wins the replay as an internal winning combination with a probability of 1 / 7.3. In this embodiment, the probability of internally winning a replay when the number of inserted medals is 1 and the RT in-operation flag is on is set to 1 / 1.1, but this is not restrictive, and the probability that it will not deviate substantially. Other probabilities may be used.

  In addition, when using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the number of inserted medals is 2 and the RT operating flag is on, the player wins a replay with an internal winning combination with a probability of 1 / 1.4, When using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT game number counter is off, the player wins the replay as an internal winning combination with a probability of 1 / 7.3.

  In addition, when using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the number of inserted medals is 3 and the RT operating flag is on, the player wins the replay as an internal winning combination with a probability of 1 / 7.3, When using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT game number counter is off, the player wins the replay as an internal winning combination with a probability of 1 / 7.3. In this embodiment, the probability of internally winning a replay when the number of inserted medals is 3 and the RT game number counter is OFF is set to 1 / 7.3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a probability higher than 7.3.

  As described above, in the RT section, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is set to be high, and this RT section usually starts when the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the general gaming state. When the BB is not established as a display combination within a certain period (for example, 100 games from the start), the process ends. That is, the probability of winning a replay varies according to the number of inserted medals until the CPU 31 counts 100 unit games from the transition to the general gaming state from the RB gaming state (the number of inserted medals). Therefore, depending on the number of medals inserted, it is possible to advance the unit game even if the player does not insert medals, and a stable increase in game value can be expected. Can be provided.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the transition to the RB gaming state is performed again for a certain period after the gaming state transitions from the RB gaming state to the general gaming state (until 100 unit games are counted by the CPU 31). If you want to continue the game, or want to move to the RB game state again, you want to play a game that has a high probability of winning a replay, or a high probability of winning a replay, stable The player himself can select whether to continue the game in hopes of increasing the game value. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the internal lottery table for general game to be used is changed depending on a certain period after the game state transitions from the RB game state to the general game state and the subsequent period. Thus, an adaptive game can be provided according to the number of inserted medals and the game situation.

  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.

  In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, when the winning number is 0 and the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is red cherry. When the winning number is 2 and the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is black cherry. If the winning number is 3 and the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is blue cherry.

  If the winning number is 4 and the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is Bell. When the winning number is 5 and the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is watermelon. When the winning number is 6 and the internal winning combination is “00100000”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 7 and the internal winning combination is “01000000”, the internal winning combination is BB1. When the winning number is 8 and the internal winning combination is “10000000”, the internal winning combination is BB2.

  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 via the stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal symbol combination.

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

  The reel stop initial determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values 0 to 8 of the stop select counter. The stop selection counter basically stores a winning number (step S84 in FIG. 27 described later).

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

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

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

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

  In the embodiment, both the bonus carried over in the carryover section and the combination determined by random number lottery (for example, red cherry) are internal winning combinations, but the bonus is not internally won in the carryover section.

  “Pull-in” is basically a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination under the condition of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4 at a symbol stop position (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol stop position”) connected by an active line. This means that the reel that is the target of the stop control (the reel corresponding to the stop operation) is stopped so as to display (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbol”).

  In the case of the second stop operation, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed at the effective symbol stop position together with the drawing target symbol in the second stop operation because the first stop operation is performed. If the symbol is present, displaying the drawing target symbol at the effective symbol stop position in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the second stop operation connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions is referred to as “retraction”. .

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

  Next, the relationship between the stop operation position by the player and the number of sliding symbols when the internal winning combination is red cherry will be described.

  In the embodiment, the drawing target symbol is controlled to be stopped and displayed at the effective symbol stop position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4. Here, the effective line is not limited while the reels 3L to 3R are rotating. Therefore, in the left reel 3L, when the symbol corresponding to the code number reaches the position of the center line 8c and the left stop button 7L is operated, it is within the range of (code number -1) to (code number +5). The symbol corresponding to the code number of can be stopped and displayed at the effective symbol stop position. However, in the embodiment, since the code number next to the code number “20” is “00”, it should be noted that the code number obtained by adding 1 to the code number “20” is the code number “00”. is there.

  When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 21L, the effective line is limited. Therefore, when the central stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R is operated when the symbol corresponding to the code number reaches the position of the effective line in the central reel 3C and the right reel 3R, (code number ± 0 ) Symbols corresponding to code numbers within the range of (code number +4) or less can be stopped and displayed at the effective symbol stop position.

  Referring to FIG. 9 described above, in the left reel 3L, “red cherry” is arranged at the position of the code number “09”. Therefore, in the left reel 3L, when any one of the code numbers “08” to “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c, when the left stop button 7L is operated, “red” is displayed at the effective symbol stop position. "Cherry" can be stopped and displayed.

  Also, referring to FIG. 10 described above, any of the symbols may be used for either the central reel 3C or the right reel 3R. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is red cherry, any of the code numbers “08” to “14” in the left reel 3L is centerline regardless of the operation timing of the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R. When the left stop button 7L is operated when the position 8c is reached, red cherry is established as a display combination.

  On the other hand, even if the internal winning combination is red cherry, the player operates the left stop button 7L at a timing other than the timing when any of the code numbers “08” to “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c. If done, red cherry will not be established as a display combination. That is, “red cherry” is not stopped and displayed at any of the upper symbol stop position, the middle symbol stop position, and the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag updated to ON, a value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of times that a prize can be won, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 of FIG. 23 described later and the processing of step S114 in FIG.

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

  The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the internal winning combination, carryover combination, and random number storage area (storage area) will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 16 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 storing area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storing area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to black cherry. Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the bell.

  Bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the watermelon. Bit 5 (sixth bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 (seventh bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 7 (eighth bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB2. 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 “00001000” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (when bit 3 (fourth bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is bell.

  (2) of FIG. 16 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 6 (seventh bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB1. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 7 (eighth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 5 (sixth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (when it is a carryover section), 1 is stored in bit 6 (7th bit) or bit 7 (8th bit) corresponding to BB1 or BB2 in the carryover combination storage area (carryover combination) “01000000” or “10000000” is stored in the storage area).

  (3) of FIG. 16 shows a random value storage area (storage area). This random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. In this random value storage area, numerical information relating to random numbers for lottery extracted in step S6 of FIG. 21 described later is stored. In step S6 in FIG. 21, any one of 0 to 65535 is extracted as a random number for lottery, and the extracted numerical information is stored in the random value storage area.

  Various tables stored in the program ROM 83 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 17, an effect group determination table for determining an effect group identifier will be described.

  The effect group determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect group identifier. The effect group identifier is information that defines an effect mode (designation notification of the number of inserted medals) in the RT section in the general gaming state and during a notification period described later. In the effect group determination table, an effect group identifier corresponding to a one-sheet effect or a two-sheet effect is shown. This effect group determination table is referred to when the effect group identifier is lottery in step S272 of FIG.

  Here, 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 extracted random number value is “18384”, first, the lottery value “16384” corresponding to the effect group identifier 1 is subtracted from this “18384”. The subtracted value is “2000” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “16384” corresponding to the production group identifier 2 is subtracted from “2000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, 2 is selected (determined) as the production group identifier.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the single-sheet effect is an effect in which a character image is displayed so as to prompt the player to play a single image before the game starts. In addition, the two-sheet effect is displayed by changing the character image 211 “Take a sheet!” Shown in FIG. 7 into a character image “Take a sheet!”. Specifically, whether 1 is selected as the production group identifier or 2 is selected as the production group identifier, the main character 201 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b before the game starts. And the enemy character 203 are matched, and a state of starting the battle is displayed. On the left side of the enemy character 203, designation of the number of inserted medals based on the effect group identifier is displayed as a character image.

  The notification number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification number lottery table includes information on the lottery value corresponding to the effect group identifier and the number of notifications, and when the number of notifications is determined after BB is established as a display combination (step S274 in FIG. 39 described later). Referenced. The number of notifications is the number of times that either red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry can be notified as an internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the notification frequency lottery table is set so that the number of notifications is greater when the production group identifier is 1 than when the production group identifier is 2. They may be equal. In this way, by determining the number of times that the player is notified that the cherry is determined as a winning combination by lottery, the probability of the notification is reduced, so the change to the player It becomes possible to provide rich games.

  Here, as described above, even if the internal winning combination is red cherry, any one of the code numbers “08” to “14” reaches the position of the center line 8c when the player operates the left stop button 7L. When it is performed at a timing other than the above timing, red cherry is not established as a display combination. Similarly, even if the internal winning combination is black cherry, the player's operation of the left stop button 7L is a timing other than the timing when any of code numbers “01” to “07” reaches the position of the center line 8c. If this is done, black cherry will not be established as a display combination. Similarly, even if the internal winning combination is a blue cherry, the player's operation of the left stop button 7L is other than the timing when any of code numbers “15” to “00” reaches the position of the center line 8c. If this is done, the blue cherry will not be established as a display combination.

  Code numbers “08” to “14”, code numbers “01” to “07”, and code numbers “15” to “00” do not have overlapping code numbers. In addition, the player cannot know that the internal winning combination is red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry in principle. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry, it may not be possible to establish red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry as a display combination.

  Therefore, in the RT section of the general gaming state, the internal winning combination is either red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry, and a predetermined number of medals are determined based on the above-described notification of the number of inserted medals. When is inserted, a notification period (game section) in which the type is notified is provided. In the notification period, if any of red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Whether it is a notification period is identified by a notification period identifier. When the notification period identifier is 1, it is a notification period. When the notification period identifier is 0, it is not a notification period. Game periods other than the notification period are referred to as “normal periods”.

  For the player, for example, after the number of inserted medals is set to 1 based on the notification of a single medal, the stop button is operated so that the red cherry corresponding to the notification is established as a display role ( For example, a profit corresponding to a red cherry that is difficult to acquire in a normal period can be acquired. The same applies to black cherries and blue cherries. Therefore, in the gaming state of the RT section in the general gaming state, it is desired to increase the number of medals by operating the appropriate stop button based on the notification while maintaining the number of medals by establishing replay as a display combination. be able to. In the RT section, the player often wins a replay as an internal winning combination, and since it is unclear whether or not another winning combination is internal, the player tends to give up increasing the number of medals. However, by notifying that the cherry is won as an internal winning combination, the player can play a game in hopes of stably increasing the game value, and the fun of the game is improved.

  The condition for generating the notification period is that the RT operating flag is updated to ON and the value of the notification number counter is 1 or more. An end condition of the notification period is that the value of the notification number counter becomes 0 or the RT operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The value of the notification number counter is the number of games in which the notification period continues. As for the value of the notification number counter, a predetermined number of medals are inserted based on the aforementioned notification of the number of inserted medals in the notification period, and either red cherry, black cherry or blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In some cases, 1 is subtracted when notification is made. As will be described later, when the production group identifier is 2, about 2/3 of the set notification number counter value is notified and the remaining about 1/3 is not notified, but in that case. However, when two medals are inserted as a predetermined number of medals and one of red cherry, black cherry, and blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, 1 is subtracted as in the case of notification. The

  With reference to FIG. 19, the notification effect table for 1 sheet is demonstrated.

  This single-hatch notification effect table is a case where the aforementioned single-hatch effect is made, and the information of the internal winning combination included in the start command received from the main control circuit 71 is red cherry, black cherry, or blue The display combination received from the main control circuit 71 when it is one of cherries and the production group identifier is 1 (step S238 in FIG. 35 to be described later) and when the above-described production of one sheet is produced. When the information of the internal winning combination included in the establishment command is any of red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry and the production group identifier is 1 (step S250 in FIG. 37 described later or step S251 in FIG. 37). Referenced.

  This one-sheet notification effect table includes effect data corresponding to the effect identifier determined based on the internal winning combination. The effect data basically includes a character image and a pattern image as information of an internal winning combination displayed when the start operation is performed, and whether the hero character wins when the third stop operation is performed. A distinction can be made depending on whether or not. Whether or not the hero character wins when the third stop operation is performed changes depending on whether or not red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry equal to the information of the internal winning combination is established as a display combination. .

  With reference to FIG. 20, the notification effect determination table for two sheets is demonstrated.

  This notification effect determination table for two sheets is a case where the above-mentioned two-sheet effect is performed, and the information of the internal winning combination included in the start command received from the main control circuit 71 is red cherry, black cherry, or The display received from the main control circuit 71 when it is any of the blue cherries and the production group identifier is 2 (step S237 in FIG. 35 to be described later), and when the above-mentioned two-sheet production production is performed. When the information of the internal winning combination included in the combination formation command is either red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry and the production group identifier is 2 (step S250 in FIG. 37 described later or step S251 in FIG. 37). To be referenced.

  The notification effect determination table for two sheets is provided with effect data corresponding to the effect identifier determined based on the internal winning combination and the lottery value. For any internal winning combination of red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry, about 2/3 of the set notification number counter value is notified, and the remaining about 1/3 is not notified. When a lottery for determining an effect identifier is performed in a game start process described later and an effect identifier for notifying the number of inserted medals is selected, the effect data is basically subjected to a start operation. It is possible to distinguish between the character image and the symbol image as information of the internal winning combination displayed at the time, and whether or not the hero character wins when the third stop operation is performed. Whether or not the hero character wins when the third stop operation is performed changes depending on whether or not red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry equal to the information of the internal winning combination is established as a display combination. . If an effect identifier that does not notify the number of inserted medals is selected, a normal effect is performed.

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S2, predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 are erased (cleared). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 23 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In the processing of step S3, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state is continued even after the RB gaming state is ended. In step S4, a gaming state monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 24 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In the processing of step S5, 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 to 13. Further, the information on the number of BETs is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (game value information storage means), for example. Here, in step S5, when a replay is established in the previous game, a BET number equivalent to the BET number in the previous game is automatically stored.

  In step S6, a random number value for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random number value extracted in the process of step S6 is used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S7, an internal lottery process described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a reel stop initial setting process described with reference to FIG. 27 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S10. The start command includes information such as information on the RT operating flag, the value of the internal winning combination and the medal insertion number counter, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S10, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (4.1 seconds, etc.)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

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

  In step S14 in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the number of sliding frames is determined by referring to the stop table stored in the RAM 33 in step S86 of FIG. 27 described later based on the stop operation sequence (which stop operation is) and the stop operation position. ,set. In step S17, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S16, and then proceeds to step S18.

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

  In step S20, display combination retrieval processing of the main control circuit 71 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a display combination establishment command is set, and the process proceeds to step S22. The display combination establishment command includes information such as information on the RT operating flag, the value of the internal winning combination and the medal insertion number counter, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the process of step S22, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the medal of the corresponding payout number is stored (credit) or paid out. In the symbol combination table, as shown in FIG. 10, when the display combination is red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry, the number of medals inserted is less than 3 (1 and 2), A number of medals are paid out (given). When the display combination is a bell or a watermelon, the same number of medals are paid out regardless of the number of medals inserted.

  In step S23, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S24. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S24, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, a bonus end check process described with reference to FIG. 28 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, a bonus operation check process described with reference to FIG. 29 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, RT termination processing described with reference to FIG. 30 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, RT operation processing described with reference to FIG. 31 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. Specifically, the RB operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number and the possible winning number are stored in the RAM 33.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, the identifier of the RB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. In step S43, the general gaming state identifier is stored, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. In step S45, a pre-game start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. The pre-game start command includes information such as information on the RT operating flag, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In this way, in the gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state is monitored based on the operating flag (RB operating flag), and in step S51 of FIG. 25 described later, the type of the internal lottery table determination table corresponding to the gaming state is changed. Information for selection is stored in the RAM 33 (game state storage area). In addition, a command for displaying an image before the game is started is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  With reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIG. 12) according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 11) (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 section. In step S53, the number of lotteries is changed to 6, and the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S55. As a result, in the general gaming state, “8” in the normal section or RT section, “5” in the RB gaming state, and “6” in the internal winning state (carry-over section). Will be set as the winning number. In step S55, the internal 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. 26, 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 internal 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 number value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG.

  In step S60 of FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, 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, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S66. 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 (FIG. 13) 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 bonus is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “11000000”. 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.

  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 it is 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 8 times in the general gaming state, This is the case of 5 times in the RB gaming state and 6 times in the internal winning state (carry-over section). On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of determinations is less than 8 in the general gaming state, less than 5 in the RB gaming state, and less than 6 in the internal winning state (carry-over section). It is.

  In step S68, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13), 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 S8 in FIG. Thereby, when the random value R does not belong to any numerical range of the internal lottery table of FIG. 12 and Steps S62 to S65 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Will be.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number is 0 (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S84. In step S82, the logical product of the internal winning combination storing area data and the operating combination check data ("11000000") is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 or not. When this determination is YES (when both BB1 and BB2 are not included in the internal winning combination), the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO (either BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination) ) Moves to step S85.

  In step S84, the winning number is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, the data in the internal winning combination storing area is numbered and stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S86. Specifically, when the data of the internal winning combination storing area indicates BB1 or BB2, 7 or 8 is stored in the stop select counter in each case. In step S86, a stop table is determined based on the reel stop initial setting table, stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S91). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S92. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S93, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S93, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S26 in FIG. Specifically, the BB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like.

  In step S94, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S95, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S98. In step S96, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S97. Specifically, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games are performed. In step S97, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S98, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether the number of possible winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S102, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S112, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. Specifically, in step S112, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S114, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the BB operation process, the BB operation flag is updated to ON, and 350 is set in the bonus end number counter. In step S115, a bonus operation command is set, and the process proceeds to step S116. The bonus operation command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S116, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S123, 0 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

  In step S125, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S126. The RT game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times that the RT section can be continued. In step S126, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

  In step S127, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the general gaming state identifier is stored (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is off and the RB operating flag is off. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S133, 100 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S135, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. The process of step S135 is performed in order to shift from the section different from the RT section to the RT section.

  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 S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, 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 S203. In step S203, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, an image control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In particular, the processing in step S223 in FIG. 34, the processing in step S239 in FIG. 35, the processing in step S250 in FIG. 37, and the processing in step S251 in FIG. 37 are performed, and the processing in step S205 is performed. And an image like FIG. 8 can be displayed.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether a command has been received (step S211). The command buffer is a storage area for storing commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (for example, the aforementioned start command, the aforementioned display combination establishment command, the aforementioned pre-game start command, the aforementioned bonus operation command, etc.). When the determination in step S211 is YES, the process proceeds to step S212. When the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S204 in FIG.

  In step S212, 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 S213, and if the 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. Thus, the process proceeds to step S204 in FIG.

  In step S213, a return address is set, and the process proceeds to step S214. The address set in step S213 is basically an address corresponding to the processing in step S215 described later. In step S214, 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 S215. In step S215, the command buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S204 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the pre-game start effect determination process will be described. The game start process is executed when the pre-game start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S221). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S224. In step S222, it is determined whether or not the notification period identifier is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S224, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S223.

  In step S223, effect data is set based on the effect group identifier set in step S272 of FIG. 39 described later, and the process proceeds to step S215 of FIG. When it is the RT section in the general gaming state and during the notification period, an effect based on the effect group identifier is displayed as an image before the game starts. As a result, the player can be notified of the number of medals inserted to establish a winning combination. In step S224, effect data is set based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The game start process will be described with reference to FIG. The game start process is executed when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S231). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S232, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S235. In step S232, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S233, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S235. In step S233, it is determined whether or not the value of the medal insertion number counter matches the effect group identifier. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S234, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S234, it is determined whether the notification period identifier is 0 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S235, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S236. In step S235, the effect data is set based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S236, it is determined whether or not the production group identifier is 2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S237, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S237, with reference to the above-mentioned two-sheet notification effect determination table (FIG. 20), the effect identifier corresponding to the internal winning combination is lottered and set, and the process proceeds to step S239.

  In step S238, with reference to the above-described one-sheet notification effect table (FIG. 19), the effect identifier corresponding to the internal winning combination is set, and the process proceeds to step S239. In step S239, effect data is set based on the effect identifier, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  That is, for example, when the RT section is in the general gaming state and during the notification period, and the value of the effect group identifier determined in the notification number lottery process described later is 1 (one-sheet effect). If the number of inserted medals is 1, the effect at the start operation for causing the player to establish a combination when either red cherry, black cherry or blue cherry is established as an internal winning combination Is made. However, in spite of the case where the value of the effect group identifier determined in the notification number lottery process described later is 1, if the number of inserted medals is 2 or 3, any of red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry Even when is established as an internal winning combination, there is no effect at the start operation for causing the player to establish a combination.

  With reference to FIG. 36, the display combination retrieval process of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The display combination search process of the sub control circuit 72 is executed when a display combination establishment command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S241). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S242, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S245. In step S242, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is red cherry, black cherry, or blue cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S243, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S245. In step S243, it is determined whether or not the value of the medal insertion number counter matches the effect group identifier. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S244, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S245.

  In step S244, it is determined whether the notification period identifier is 0 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S245, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S246. In step S245, effect data is set based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, etc., and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S246, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter, and the flow proceeds to step S247. In step S247, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S248, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG. In step S248, the notification period identifier is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG.

  That is, it is the RT section in the general gaming state and is in the notification period, and red cherries, black cherries, or blue cherries are won as the internal winning combination, and the game is determined by the number of medals inserted corresponding to the production group identifier. In this case, the image control microcomputer 81 can notify the formation of the winning combination for a predetermined number of times by a notification number lottery process described later.

  In step S249 in FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not the display combination matches the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S250, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S251. The case where the display combination matches the internal winning combination indicates that the display combination is established by the third stop operation. In step S250, based on the above-described effect identifier determined in step S237 of FIG. 35 or step S238 of FIG. 35, the above-described one-sheet notification effect table (FIG. 19) or the aforementioned two-sheet notification effect. Production data in the case of establishment at the time of the third stop operation in the decision table (FIG. 20) is set, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S251, based on the effect identifier determined in step S237 of FIG. 35 or step S238 of FIG. 35 described above, the above-described one-sheet notification effect table (FIG. 19) or the aforementioned two-sheet notification effect is displayed. Production data in the case where the determination table (FIG. 20) is not established at the time of the third stop operation is set, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the bonus operation process will be described. The bonus operation process is executed when a bonus operation command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets 1 as the notification period identifier (step S261), and proceeds to step S262. In step S262, a notification number lottery process described with reference to FIG. 39 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S264, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S264, the notification period identifier is changed to 0, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. Specifically, when the number of notifications is 0 as a result of lottery, notification is not performed.

  In other words, when BB is established as a display combination after winning internally to BB, red cherry, black as the internal winning combination in a certain period (RT period) after the game state transitions from the RB game state to the general game state. When either cherry or blue cherry is established, it is possible to increase the number of medals even in the RT section by notifying the player of the establishment of a combination for the number of notifications obtained by lottery. .

  The notification number lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the effect group determination table (FIG. 17) stored in the program ROM 83 in the register (step S271), and proceeds to step S272. In step S272, referring to the effect group determination table set in the register, effect group lottery is performed, an effect group identifier is set in the work RAM 84, and the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, the notification number lottery table (FIG. 18) stored in the program ROM 83 is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S274. In step S274, the notification number lottery table set in the register is referred to, the number of notifications is determined, and the notification number corresponding to the effect group identifier set in step S272 is set as the notification number counter. The process proceeds to step S263.

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

  In the embodiment, the player is notified using the liquid crystal display device 131 that the designation of the number of medals inserted and the second winning combination (cherry) is established as the internal winning combination, but this is not limitative. It is not something that can be done. For example, a visual notification device such as lamps 100b, an auditory notification device such as speakers 9L and 9R, and a vibration device that vibrates stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the like.

  In the embodiment, the number of notifications when the second combination (cherry) is established as an internal winning combination is set to 0 or more, but may be set to 1 or more. Accordingly, when the second winning combination (cherry) is established as an internal winning combination, the notification is always made once, so that the player performs an appropriate stop operation based on the notification, so that the second winning combination (cherry) A game value (for example, a medal) corresponding to can be obtained.

  In the embodiment, in the second winning combination determination information (the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT operating flag is on), the first winning combination (for example, medal) is used regardless of the magnitude of the gaming value (for example, medal). For example, although it is configured that the probability of winning a replay is equal, it is not limited to this. For example, when the game value (for example, a medal) is large (for example, 3 medals), the probability of winning the first combination (for example, replay) may be high. As a result, the frequency of winning the first combination can be increased, so that more game value (for example, medals) is consumed before the third combination (for example, BB1, BB2, etc.) is won. A unit game (for example, one game) can be advanced without any problem.

  In the embodiment, from the second winning combination determination information (the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT operating flag is ON), the first winning combination determination information (the general gaming state when the RT operating flag is OFF) The condition for switching to the internal lottery table) is configured such that a unit game (for example, one game) is repeated 100 times without switching to a special game state (for example, RB game state), but is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, a unit game (for example, one game) may be repeated 1000 times without switching to a special game state (for example, RB game state).

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

  In the embodiment, in order to briefly explain the features of the present invention, the gaming property of the gaming machine 1 is most simplified. Specifically, the types of roles set in the gaming machine 1 are BB1, BB2, replay, watermelon, bell, red cherry, black cherry, blue cherry, and lose, but are not limited to this. Many roles may be set.

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

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine and a pacilot (parrot). 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information having information of a numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations;
Switching means for switching the winning combination determination information;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determination information switched by the switching means, on condition that a game start command signal is output by the start instruction means;
On the condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command means, start control means for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display means,
In response to a stop operation signal, stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means,
Stop control means for stopping the change display of symbols by the symbol display means based on the stop command signal output by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Predetermined game value information on condition that the change display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Automatic storage means for storing in the game value information storage means,
Information amount determination information storage for storing information amount determination information corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations and determining information amount of game value given for each information stored in the game value information storage means Means,
In the information amount determination information, on the condition that the change display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit, and the symbol combination corresponding to the second role is displayed by the symbol display unit. Based on the game value giving means for giving a game value corresponding to the second role,
On the condition that the change display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the third role is displayed by the symbol display means, the general display state is changed to the general game state. Special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state that is advantageous compared to the gaming state;
General gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the special gaming state to the general gaming state according to a predetermined condition;
Counting the number of unit games since the game state is changed to the general game state by the general game state transfer means on the condition that the game state is changed to the general game state by the general game state transfer means. 1 counting means;
A pre-start signal output means for outputting a pre-game start signal on condition that the display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means;
Storing the game value information corresponding to the first information or the third information by the game value information storage means on condition that the game state has been changed to the general game state by the general game state transfer means; and Second counting means for counting the number of times that the second winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means;
With
The winning combination determination information includes first winning combination determination information and second winning combination determination information,
The first winning combination determination information is:
Regardless of the game value information stored in the game value information storage means, the first numerical range information corresponding to the first combination,
When the stored game value information is the first information,
Information of a second numerical range corresponding to the second role,
The second winning combination determination information is:
When the stored game value information is the first information or the third information,
Information of a third numerical range wider than the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination;
Information of a fourth numerical range corresponding to the third role,
When the stored game value information is second information,
Corresponding to the first combination, information of a fifth numerical range that is greater than or equal to the first numerical range and narrower than the third numerical range;
Information of a sixth numerical range wider than the fourth numerical range corresponding to the third combination,
The switching means is
The winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information on condition that the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state by the general gaming state transition means,
On the condition that the predetermined number of times is counted by the first counting means, the winning combination determination information is switched to the first winning combination determination information,
The information amount determination information is:
As the amount of game value information corresponding to the second combination, the first information or the third information is stored as compared with the case where the second information is stored in the game value information storage means. Is configured to give a large amount of information,
As the amount of game value information corresponding to the first combination, any one of the first information, the third information, and the second information is stored in the game value information storage means. In some cases, it is configured not to give information,
The winning means determination information is switched to the second winning combination determining information by the switching means, a pre-game start signal is output by the pre-start signal output means, and the number counted by the second counting means is less than a specific number. A game value information notification means for notifying that the first information or the third information is stored as game value information on the condition that
The game value information is notified by the game value information notification unit, the game value information storage unit stores the first information, and the second combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determination unit. In addition to making sure that the second role is determined as the winning role,
The game value information is notified by the game value information notification unit, the game value information storage unit stores the third information, and the second combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination unit. A winning combination notifying means for notifying the second combination as a winning combination with a predetermined probability;
The first information by the game value information notification means when the winning combination determination information is switched to the second winning combination determination information and the number of times counted by the second counting means is equal to or less than the specific number of times. Production group information determining means for determining production group information that defines the production mode relating to the notification of storing or the production mode relating to the notification of storing the third information by lottery,
Based on the effect group information determined by the effect group information determining means, the number of notifications determining means for determining the specific number of times by random number lottery;
Information discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the stored game value information matches the effect group information determined by the effect group information determining means ;
The condition for notification by the winning combination notifying means includes that the information determining means determines that the stored game value information matches the determined effect group information,
The said notification frequency determination means is the production group which prescribes | regulates the production | generation aspect concerning the notification to the effect of storing the 1st information rather than the production group information which prescribes | regulates the production aspect concerning the notification that the said 3rd information is stored A gaming machine , wherein information is set so that the specific number of times is determined probabilistically more . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first winning combination determination information is:
When the stored game value information is the first information, the information includes a seventh numerical range corresponding to the third combination,
When the stored game value information is the second information, the game value information includes information in an eighth numerical range wider than the seventh numerical range corresponding to the third combination. Gaming machine.

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