JP5103120B2 - 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 each reel to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain time, automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A symbol indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is achieved 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 (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player at a timing when a predetermined condition is established (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not to enter the specific gaming state and the start of the specific gaming state based on the determination are made at the same timing, so that the player can easily understand the specific gaming state. It is possible to reduce the fear of distrust of the state lottery.
JP 2002-52136 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the predetermined condition may not be satisfied in some cases, and in such a case, the degree of expectation for shifting to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is determined every time the predetermined condition is not satisfied. The players were getting tired of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to improve the interest of a game by making it possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games. Is to provide.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, the first internal winning combination determination in which the probability that the first winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability. Information, second internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first combination is determined as an internal winning combination is a second probability, and the probability that the first combination is determined as an internal winning combination A plurality of internal winning combination determination information storage means including third internal winning combination determination information which is a third probability higher than the probability of 1 and the second probability, and the number of games If it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is a symbol corresponding to the second combination until the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting unit, the internal winning combination determination information is stored in the first winning combination determination information. Switch from 1 internal winning combination determination information to 2nd internal winning combination determination information In other words, if the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second winning combination, Switching means for switching the decision information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information, and an internal winning combination for determining the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination information switched by the switching means And a determining means.

More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations,
The first internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first The second internal winning combination determination information which is a second probability higher than the probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the first probability and the second probability Third internal winning combination determination information that is a third probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as an internal winning combination are the first probability, the second probability, and the third probability. Replay high-probability internal winning combination determination information, which is the highest and the highest probability compared to
Internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information including
Switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information;
Input information storage means for storing input information of game media;
An internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination determination information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying a start condition of a unit game including storing predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage means. Internal winning combination determination means to
In response to satisfying a predetermined stop condition, a symbol stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the internal winning combination;
When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the first replay combination or a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination, the predetermined input information is stored in the input information. Automatic storage means for storing in the means;
Game number counting means for counting the number of unit games since the switching means is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information;
With
The switching means is
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information,
When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination until the first predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting unit. , Switching the internal winning combination determination information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the first predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination. Switches the internal winning combination determination information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determination information,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information,
If it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination until the third predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting unit. , Switching the internal winning combination determination information from the third internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the third predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination. Switch the internal winning combination determination information from the third internal winning combination determination information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determination information,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the second predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determining information is switched from the second internal winning combination determining information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determining information,
The gaming machine, wherein the first predetermined number of times, the second predetermined number of times, and the third predetermined number of times are all set to different numbers.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) capable of displaying and variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and predetermined Internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and a first combination (for example, replay 1 or replay 2 defined as a normal replay described later) ) Is a first internal winning combination determination information (for example, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later), and the first winning combination is an internal winning combination. Second internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state described later) whose probability to be determined is a second probability, and the probability that the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination are described above. A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including a first internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) that is a probability of 1 and a third probability higher than the second probability. Internal winning combination determination information storage means (for example, main ROM 32 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information (for example, main CPU 31 described later, main control described later). The internal winning combination determining means (for example, to be described later) for determining the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game. A means for performing an internal lottery process, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and a symbol change display on the symbol display means in response to satisfying a predetermined stop condition. Based on the symbol stop control means (for example, means for performing a reel stop control process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like to be switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means. Game number counting means (for example, a RT game number counter, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for counting the number of unit games from the time of being played, and the switching means determines the internal winning combination When the information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information, it is stopped by the symbol stop control means until a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) is counted by the game number counting means. When it is determined that the symbol is a symbol corresponding to a second combination (for example, replay 3 or replay 4 determined as a special replay described later), the internal winning combination determination information Is switched from the first internal symbol combination determination information to the second internal symbol combination determination information until the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is determined to be a symbol corresponding to the second symbol In the meantime, when the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determining information is switched from the first internal winning combination determining information to the third internal winning combination determining information. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the internal winning combination determination information storage unit includes first internal winning combination determination information in which a probability that the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is a first probability, The second internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the second probability, and the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including a probability and third internal winning combination determination information that is a third probability higher than the second probability is stored. If the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is determined to be a symbol corresponding to the second combination until the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting unit, The winning combination determination information is switched from the first internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information, and it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second symbol. In the meantime, when the predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determination information is switched from the first internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information. The internal winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means.

  In this way, in the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information, the symbol corresponding to the second winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The game can be advanced while wishing that the unit game of the number of times is performed. That is, as the number of unit games in this gaming state increases, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to a gaming state in which an internal winning combination is determined based on the third internal winning combination determination information. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game. it can.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), insertion information storage means (for example, an inserted number counter, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) in which insertion information of game media (for example, medals described later) is stored. And the starting condition of the unit game includes storing predetermined input information in the input information storage means, and the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means corresponds to the first combination If it is determined, the automatic storage means for storing the predetermined input information in the input information storage means (for example, means for performing step S44 in FIG. 25 described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) A gaming machine, further comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), in the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the third internal winning combination determination information, the predetermined storing information is input by the automatic storage means compared to the other gaming states. This is advantageous in that the probability of being stored in the information storage means is high. Therefore, a game state that is advantageous for the player is counted by a predetermined number of times by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second role. Even if the game is shifted to, the interest of the game can be enhanced while suppressing an increase in the player's gambling sensation due to a sudden increase in the amount of game media provided.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the automatic storage means may determine that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second combination. A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined throwing information is stored in the throwing information storage means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), while the game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information is performed, the predetermined insertion information is input by the automatic storage means. The combination stored in the storage means includes a second combination that shifts to an unfavorable gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a first combination that does not shift. Therefore, while the game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information is performed, the automatic storage unit stores the predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage unit. Even if it is received, it does not yet shift to the disadvantaged gaming state, and maintain the expectation that it is staying in the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information Can do.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest of a game by making it possible to raise gradually the expectation which transfers to a game state advantageous for a player over several games. Can be provided.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 has a front door 1a. A substantially horizontal pedestal 2 is formed in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 1a. On the other hand, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row substantially at the center behind the front door 1a. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). A plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Three main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R configured so that the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are visible are provided on the upper side of the pedestal portion 2. Each main display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided corresponding to each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On the right side of the pedestal 2, a medal slot 5 is provided as an opening for receiving a medal as a medium embodying value information related to the game inside the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  On the left side of the pedestal unit 2, a 1-BET button 8 a and a 2-BET button configured to be selectable by pressing the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as “insert number”). 8b and a maximum BET button 8c are provided. Note that one game is basically started by an operation of a start lever 6 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the process ends when the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  When the 1-BET button 8a is pressed, “1” is selected as the inserted number, and when the 2-BET button 8b is pressed, “2” is selected as the inserted number. When the maximum BET button 8c is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted sheets. Then, the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c provided on the left side of the front face of the front door 1a are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 9a is lit when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and the 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of inserted sheets is 2. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The operation of pressing the BET buttons 8a, 8b, and 8c and the operation of inserting a medal provided for one game into the medal insertion slot 5 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 2 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. In other words, the change of the symbols in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R starts when the player operates the start lever 6.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 2. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the rotation of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. These are basically the same for sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R described later. Here, the operation of pushing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player in order to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (or sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R described later) is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”. That's it.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation performed when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, which will be described later, are disposed behind the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Credit / payout of medals to be paid out by displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination along the activated line (hereinafter referred to as “active line”) on the right side of the front part of the pedestal 2 A C / P button 13 for switching by pressing is provided. By switching the C / P button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 14 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 15.

  On the left side of the front face of the front door 1a, a bonus game information display unit 16 and a credit display unit 17 are provided below the maximum BET lamp 9c. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes a 7-segment LED. For example, the bonus game information display unit 16 displays the number of games allowed in the bonus game in the bonus game. The credit display unit 17 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  A WIN lamp 18 is provided on the right side of the front face of the front door 1a. The WIN lamp 18 is basically turned on when a bonus described later is determined as an internal winning combination, and turned off when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus described later is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Above the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the front door 1a, three sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. The sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are large reels and are larger than the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. A plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R start to rotate when the start lever 6 is operated in the same manner as the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Thereafter, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute similarly to the speed at which the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate). The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R stop rotating when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. Thus, in the embodiment, the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are synchronized.

  Three sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided corresponding to the three sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. The sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are configured such that the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are visible.

  A 4th reel 23 is rotatably provided above the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R provided behind the front door 1a. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R rotate in the vertical direction, that is, the vertical direction, while the 4th reel 23 rotates in the horizontal direction, that is, the horizontal direction. A 4th display window 24 is provided corresponding to the 4th reel 23. The 4th display window 24 is configured such that the 4th reel 23 is visible.

  Speakers 25L and 25R for producing sound effects relating to game effects are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front door 1a. Furthermore, on the right side of the lower part of the front door 1a, a speaker 26 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects is provided.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array in which 18 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “0” to “17” are attached corresponding to the symbols.

  Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 201)”, “blue 7 (design 202)”, “cherry (design 203)”, “bell (design 204)”, “red watermelon (design) 205) "," Yellow watermelon (design 206) "," Red plum (design 207) "," White plum (design 208) ", and" Blank (design 209) ". A column is represented. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 3, symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. More specifically, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the left main display window 4L, the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, and the upper stage of the middle main display window 4C. Each of the main reels 3L, 3L is positioned at each of the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, the lower stage of the middle main display window 4C, the upper stage of the right main display window 4R, the middle stage of the right main display window 4R, and the lower stage of the right main display window 4R. Three consecutive symbols arranged in 3C and 3R are displayed. That is, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  (2) of FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the effective lines.

  In the embodiment, effective lines 1 to 8 are provided as effective lines. For example, the effective line 1 is a line connecting the positions of the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the upper stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R. In addition, although each effective line is validated on condition that input operation | movement is performed, an effective line may be comprised so that it may be visually recognized and may be comprised so that it may not be visually recognized.

  The circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices that are actuators electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and various devices based on signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. (For example, the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26, the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and the 4th reel 23), and the main relay circuit that relays signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72 7 shows a circuit configuration including 71a and a sub-relay circuit 72a that relays signals communicated between the sub-control circuit 72 and various devices.

  The main control circuit 71 is mainly composed of the microcomputer 30 arranged on the substrate. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit that extracts a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 executes a program stored in the main ROM 32 to control the operation of each actuator directly or indirectly. The main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the generated random number, a clock pulse generating circuit 34 that generates a pulse to indicate time or measure time, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and A sampling circuit 37 is connected. The main CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values.

  The main ROM 32 stores fixed data such as a program for the main CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 22 to 35 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 5 to 18 described later. The main ROM 32 stores information about various signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 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.

  The main RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the main CPU 31 executes a program. For example, the main RAM 33 is provided with various areas shown in FIGS. That is, the main RAM 33 is information storage means for storing various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the main actuators whose operations are controlled by signals from the microcomputer 30 include a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a bonus game information display unit 16, and a credit display. There are a hopper 40 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to commands of the section 17, the WIN lamp 18, and the hopper drive circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that controls the rotation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R by outputting a predetermined pulse (hereinafter referred to as “drive pulse”), and a hopper drive circuit 41 that controls the operation of the hopper 40. A lamp driving circuit 45 that manages lighting and extinguishing of the BET lamp 9a and the like, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages display by the bonus game information display unit 16 and the like are connected to the main CPU 31. Each of these circuits receives a signal output from the main CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  As means for generating a signal to be transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 8aS, 2-BET switch 8bS, There are a maximum BET switch 8cS, a C / P switch 13S, a setting switch 61S, a reset switch 62S, 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 predetermined signal. Based on this signal, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 5. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate predetermined signals according to the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this signal, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, control for stopping the variation of the symbol is performed.

  The setting switch 61S is an operation for turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 in a state where a setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated in the right direction, that is, in the “ON” direction (hereinafter, “ Detection of “setting value change operation”. When the setting switch 61S detects the setting value change operation, the reset switch 62S is a reset button (see FIG. 5) provided for determining a setting value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. Detects an operation to press (not shown). When this operation is detected by the reset switch 62S, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”.

  In the embodiment, when the setting value changing operation and the reset button operation are performed and the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired setting value, the start lever 6 is operated, A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. In other words, the main CPU 31 stores one set value among a plurality of set values indicating the degree of advantage for the player in the main RAM 33. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated in the left direction, that is, in the “OFF” direction, the player can perform an operation with the set setting value. By performing these operations, the probability that the main winning combination is determined by the main CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player and the total number of medals thrown into the gaming machine 1 are adjusted. Values such as so-called payout rate and machine discount calculated from a certain total number of inserted sheets are adjusted.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse from a sensor provided on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal to the main CPU 31. Based on this signal, the main CPU 31 manages the positions of symbols when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 counted by the medal detection unit 40S reaches a specified number.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random number value thus extracted is stored in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “random number storage area”) provided in the main RAM 33.

  The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by applying some drive pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The number of drive pulses given to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a configuration is employed in which a signal (hereinafter referred to as “reset pulse”) for resetting the predetermined region is obtained every time the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. When the reset pulse is input to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the main RAM 33 is updated to “0”.

  In the embodiment, when the drive pulses are given to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Rotate. In the embodiment, a counter (hereinafter referred to as “symbol counter”) is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of times the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have rotated by one symbol.

  In the reel position detection circuit 50, the symbol with the code number “0” is a line connecting the positions of the middle stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R. A reset pulse is obtained at a position (hereinafter referred to as symbol position “0”) displayed along (hereinafter referred to as “center line”). In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a timing when a symbol with a code number “0” is displayed along the center line. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the main CPU 31 specifies the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, The main CPU 31 can specify that the symbol corresponding to the code number “1” is displayed along the center line. That is, the main CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line based on the value of the symbol counter. The main CPU 31 can specify the symbols displayed along the effective lines 1 to 8 by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIGS. 27 to 29 to be described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop switches 7LS, 7LS, 7R, 7R, 7R Based on the signals sent from the 7CS and 7RS, a signal instructing to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  When a winning is established, the main CPU 31 supplies a signal instructing to start paying out medals to the hopper driving circuit 41 and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 40. At that 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 the designated number, a signal instructing to end the payout of medals is sent to the main CPU 31. Entered. Thereby, the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 41, and the medal payout is completed.

  The main reel 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 main 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.

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries to be described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, as the gaming state, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided. The RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state are collectively referred to as the RT gaming state.

  The gaming state includes the types of internal winning combinations that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 27 to 29 described later), the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, The state is distinguished depending on whether or not the bonus game is activated. The number of sliding frames is the amount by which the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops ( In other words, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, three medals are required for one unit game, and in the RB gaming state, two medals are required for one unit game. And In the CB gaming state, one medal is required for one unit game. Further, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the gaming state excluding the CB gaming state is 3 frames, and the maximum number of sliding symbols in the CB gaming state is 1 frame.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random value (so-called determination random value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37. Referring to FIG. 8, the number of lotteries is “17” when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 20), which will be described later, is 0 in the general gaming state and the RT2 gaming state. When the value of the area is not 0 (1), it is “15”. In the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0, it is “18”, and when the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0, it is “16”. In the RB gaming state, the number of lotteries is “5”. In the CB gaming state, the lottery value is not subtracted.

  Here, various game states in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The general gaming state is performed when there is no carryover combination. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or more games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). Specifically, a BB or MB described later is used. Say.

  When BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination and has a carryover combination, the RT4 operating flag is updated to ON, and the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state. The RT4 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. When the flag is on, the RT4 gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. When the gaming state is off, another gaming state is set. It is.

  The RT4 gaming state is positioned as a carryover state because it allows a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination to be lined up along the active line for one or more games. . When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of BB or MB is arranged along the active line, the main CPU 31 determines that BB or MB has won. In this case, the main CPU 31 updates the RT4 operating flag to OFF and ends the RT4 gaming state.

  When winning BB, the BB operating flag is updated to ON and the big bonus (BB) is activated. Then, the RB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of BB, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the RB gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a game in which the first type special object operates, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. When the RB operating flag is on, When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON (YES is determined in step S31 in FIG. 24 described later). In this case, processing at the time of RB operation is performed (step S33 in FIG. 24 described later), “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The winable number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is basically that the value of the possible game counter is set to “12” after 12 unit games are performed after the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Is set to “0” (determined as YES in step S133 in FIG. 32 described later), or the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed in 8 unit games after the RB operating flag is updated to ON. In other words, the value of the possible winning number counter set to “8” becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S131 of FIG. 32 described later). Also, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, it is updated to OFF.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the big bonus (BB) is operating. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous action device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the big bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is included in all the game states. Is the highest.

  The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to ON is that BB is established as a display combination (YES is determined in step S153 in FIG. 34 described later). In this case, BB operation processing is performed (step S154 in FIG. 34 described later), and “345” is set in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of medals paid out during the bonus operation to the player.

  The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the BB operating flag is updated to ON, 345 medals are paid out after the BB operation is performed, and the bonus end number set to “345” This means that the value of the counter becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S124 in FIG. 32 described later).

  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 game number counter becomes “0” or the possible winning number counter 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.

  On the other hand, when winning the MB, the MB operating flag is updated to ON and the middle bonus (MB) is activated. Then, the CB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of the MB, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the CB gaming state.

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “second type special character” is operating. "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when In the CB gaming state, the left main reel 3L is almost uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding symbols is “1”), and the maximum number of sliding symbols of the other main reels 3C and 3R is “3”.

  The CB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the CB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. When the CB operating flag is on, When the state is a CB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the CB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON (YES is determined in step S34 in FIG. 24 described later). The condition that the CB operating flag is updated to be off is that one game (one unit game) is completed.

  The MB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the middle bonus (MB) is operating. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. The “actual equipment continuous actuating device related to type 2 special features” is a device that can actuate type 2 special features continuously, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the middle bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is the state where the BB is activated The second highest.

  A condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that MB is established as a display combination (YES is determined in step S151 in FIG. 34 described later). In this case, processing during MB operation is performed (step S152 in FIG. 34 described later), and “120” is set in the bonus end number counter described above.

  The condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the MB operating flag is updated to ON, 120 medals are paid out after the MB is operated, and the bonus end number set to “120” This means that the value of the counter becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S124 in FIG. 32 described later).

  Here, the relationship between the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag from when the MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the MB is established, the MB operating flag is updated to ON. When the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. At the end of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to off. If the MB operating flag is ON at the start of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF, the CB operating flag is set to OFF. The state updated off is maintained. Therefore, when the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the MB is established, the CB gaming state is maintained until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  When the BB operating flag is updated to OFF and the operation of BB ends, the gaming state is shifted from the RB gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF and the MB operation ends, the gaming state is shifted from the CB gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  The RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are gaming states having a first probability that the replay 1 or the replay 2 determined as the normal replay is determined as an internal winning combination as compared with the general gaming state. In addition, the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are gaming states that may be internally won for the carryover combination. The RT1 gaming state is positioned as the first probability gaming state A because the probability that the normal replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the first probability, and is distinguished from the RT3 gaming state that is the same first probability. The gaming state is more disadvantageous than the general gaming state. The RT3 gaming state is positioned as the first probability gaming state B because the probability that the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and it is distinguished from the RT1 gaming state that is the same first probability. The gaming state is more disadvantageous than the general gaming state.

  Whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state can be determined by whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. Whether or not the player is in the RT3 gaming state can be determined based on whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on. When the RT1 operating flag is on, it is the RT1 gaming state, and when the RT3 operating flag is on, it is the RT3 gaming state.

  The condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON is that the operation of BB ends and the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. In this case, “50” is set in the RT game number counter (step S127 in FIG. 32 described later). The RT game number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state.

  The condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically that the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “50” after 50 unit games are performed after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON. Becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S147 of FIG. 33 described later). In addition, as will be described in detail later, when Replay 3 or Replay 4 determined as a special replay is established as a display combination (when YES is determined in Step S142 of FIG. 33 described later), or when a carryover combination is won internally Are also updated to OFF (step S144 in FIG. 34 described later, step S81 in FIG. 29 described later).

  Similarly, the condition that the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON is that the MB operation ends and the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. In this case, “3” is set in the RT game number counter (step S128 in FIG. 32 described later).

  The condition that the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “3” after three unit games are performed after the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON. Becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S147 of FIG. 33 described later). In addition, when the replay 3 or the replay 4 determined as the special replay is established as the display combination (when it is determined YES in step S142 in FIG. 33 described later), or when the internal winning is carried over to the carryover combination, it is updated to OFF. (Step S144 in FIG. 34 described later, Step S81 in FIG. 29 described later).

  When the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state ends, which gaming state is to be transferred depends on which condition satisfies the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating state Depends on whether the flag is updated off.

  If the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF in response to the RT game number counter becoming “0”, the game state shifts to the aforementioned general gaming state. If the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF in response to the establishment of the replay 3 or the replay 4 determined as the special replay, the RT2 gaming state is entered. Further, when the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF in response to the internal winning of the carryover combination, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state described above.

  The RT2 gaming state is a gaming state with a second probability that the probability that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination is lower than the general gaming state. Further, the RT2 gaming state is a gaming state that may be internally won for a carryover combination. The RT2 gaming state is positioned as the second probability gaming state because the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the second probability gaming state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state.

  The condition that the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON is that the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF according to the fact that the replay 3 or the replay 4 determined as the special replay is established as the display combination. is there. In this case, “1000” is set in the RT game number counter (step S143 in FIG. 33 described later).

  The condition that the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “1000” after 1000 unit games have been performed after the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON. Becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S147 of FIG. 33 described later). It is also updated to off when the internal winning combination is carried out for the carryover combination (step S81 in FIG. 29 described later).

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. This internal lottery table is used when the main CPU 31 determines a data pointer associated with the internal winning combination.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The “winning number” refers to a number for the main CPU 31 to identify the result when the lottery is performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. The “lottery value” refers to a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value, and is divided by the number of random number values (“65536” in the embodiment) from which each lottery value can be obtained, whereby the probability of winning each winning number ( The so-called winning probability) can be calculated.

  In the embodiment, a lottery value is subtracted from a random value, and when the subtracted value is negative, a numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as a winning number. For example, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is “663”, first, the lottery value “660” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted from this “663”. The subtracted value is “3” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “5” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “3”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “2” corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the winning number.

  The “data pointer” is a number for the main CPU 31 to identify which combination is the combination corresponding to the winning number. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying combination, and a bonus game combination, and a small combination / replay data pointer corresponding to each division And a bonus data pointer are provided.

  In the role of the embodiment, BB, MB, horn cherry 1-4, medium cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2, and replays 1-4 are provided. BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter, and horn cherries 1 to 4, medium cherries 1 to 2, bells 1 to 4, and watermelons 1 to 2 are collectively referred to as “small roles”. Further, the replay 1 and the replay 2 are collectively referred to as “normal replay”, and the replay 3 and the replay 4 are collectively referred to as “special replay”. The general replay and special replay are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter.

  Further, in the embodiment, as an internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 8, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 9, an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12, and the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13 are provided. The general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the general gaming state, and the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RB gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT2 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT4 gaming state. In the case of the CB gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the corner cherries 1 to 4, the middle cherries 1 to 2, the bells 1 to 4, and the watermelons 1 to 2 are all determined as the internal winning combination. .

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. Comparing the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) and the RT gaming state internal lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 13), when using the general gaming state internal lottery table, the RT gaming state internal lottery table The lottery value corresponding to the winning number “13” is larger than when the lottery table is used. The small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “13” is “8”, and referring to FIG. 14 described later, the small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to replays 1 and 2.

  As will be described in detail later, when the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in this unit game are automatically inserted. Therefore, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the replays 1 and 2 may be internally won regardless of the type of the gaming state, but the probability of internally winning the replays 1 and 2 is The general gaming state is higher than the RT1-RT4 gaming state. Therefore, in the general gaming state, it is easy to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals, compared to the RT1 to RT4 gaming states.

  In the case of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 10) or the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 12), “9” may be determined as the small role / replay data pointer. When referring to another internal lottery table, “9” is not determined as the small role / replay data pointer. Referring to FIG. 14 to be described later, the hit request flags corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “9” are replays 3 to 4. Therefore, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state, the replays 3 to 4 may be determined as the internal winning combination, but the replays 3 to 4 are internally performed in other gaming states. There is no case to be determined as a winning role.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. This internal winning combination determination table is used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer corresponding to the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines information on the hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The “hit request flag” refers to 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determining table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of FIG. 14 and the bonus internal winning combination determining table of FIG. 15 are provided. The small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the winning combination or replay winning combination is an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The bonus internal winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the combination related to the bonus game is an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer.

  For example, if the winning number determined with reference to the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) is “9”, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “9” is “6”. ”And the bonus data pointer is“ 2 ”. Referring to the small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, the winning request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “6” is “00001111” (bells 1 to 4). Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, the winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “2” is “10000000” (BB). Therefore, when the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 8) is “9”, the bells 1 to 4 and BB are determined as the internal winning combination.

  According to FIG. 8 to FIG. 13 described above, when the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number is “1”, “2”, “6” to “8”, the value of the bonus data pointer is “ It may be “1” or “2”. The hit request flags corresponding to these small role / replay data pointers are corner cherry 1-4, medium cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2, and replay 1-2. The hit request flags corresponding to are MB and BB. Therefore, when horn cherry 1-4, medium cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2 or replay 1-2 are determined as internal winning combinations, BB or MB is determined as internal winning combination at the same time. There may be.

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

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and a display combination storage in which the display combination data is stored. Storage area addition data information for determining which display combination storage area of the areas 1 to 3 is to be set and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination data are provided.

  In the embodiment, the storage area addition data can have three values “0” to “2”. When the storage area addition data is “0”, the display combination data is set in the display combination storage area 1 among the display combination storage areas 1 to 3, and when the storage area addition data is “1”, the display combination is displayed. Is set in the display combination storage area 2. When the storage area addition data is “2”, the display combination data is set in the display combination storage area 3.

  For example, when the symbol combination “cherry-red watermelon-ANY” is displayed along the effective line, “00000001” is determined as the display combination data with reference to the symbol combination table. The display combination corresponding to this data is the corner cherry 1. Since the storage area addition data corresponding to the display combination data “00000001” is “0”, the display combination data is set in the display combination storage area 1 among the display combination storage areas 1 to 3. The payout number corresponding to the display combination data “00000001” is “1” when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT gaming state and the inserted number is 3 (3 BET). In the RB gaming state, when the inserted number is 2 (2 BET), it is “1”. Further, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state and the inserted number is 1 (1 BET), it is “15”. Accordingly, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT gaming state or the RB gaming state and the inserted number is 3 or 2, one medal is paid out, the gaming state is the CB gaming state, and the inserted number is In the case of 1, 15 medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out, and the BB operating flag is turned on by turning on the BB operating flag. The RB gaming state is changed from the general gaming state or the like. Similarly, when the combination of symbols related to MB is displayed along the active line, the CB operating flag is turned on by turning on the MB operating flag without paying out medals, so that the gaming state Changes from the general gaming state to the CB gaming state. Further, when the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the current unit game are automatically inserted.

  For the above reasons, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with the profits given to the player (for example, payout of medals, start of bonus game operation, automatic insertion of medals). ing.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the bonus operation time table will be described. This bonus operation time table is used when the main CPU 31 sets various counters related to the operation of the bonus game.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on the operating flag stored in the operating flag storage area provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state and information on the value stored in the bonus end number counter. And information on values stored in the possible number of games counter and information on values stored in the possible number of winning counters.

  The in-operation flag is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify an active bonus game. In other words, the main CPU 31 can identify which of the multiple types of bonus games is operating based on the operating flag. The bonus end number counter is a counter in which the main CPU 31 counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag or MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state (that is, the number of possible games). The winning possible number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state. .

  The RT gaming state determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This RT gaming state determination table is referred to when a symbol combination corresponding to Replay 3 or Replay 4 defined as a combination of RT2 transition symbols is displayed along the active line.

  The RT gaming state determination table includes information on an operating flag corresponding to the RT transition symbol type and information on values stored in the RT game number counter corresponding to the RT transition symbol type. The RT transition symbol is a symbol that becomes an opportunity to update the RT operating flag to ON.

  As shown in FIG. 18, there are replay 3 and replay 4 in the RT transition symbol. When these RT transition symbols are displayed on the active line, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON by updating from “0” to “1”. At this time, the RT game number counter stores “1000” which is a value corresponding to the displayed RT transition symbol.

  Various storage areas will be described with reference to FIGS. These various storage areas are provided in the main RAM 33 in the main control circuit 71 and in a later-described sub RAM 83 in the sub control circuit 72.

  FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1, an internal winning combination storing area 2, and an internal winning combination storing area 3. The internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storing area 2 include Data corresponding to the small role is stored. The internal winning combination storage area 3 stores data corresponding to replays and bonuses.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the corner cherry 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to Naka Cherry 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the middle cherry 2. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is a storage area corresponding to bell 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to bell 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the watermelon 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the watermelon 2. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 3 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the replay 4. Bits 4 and 5 are unused storage areas. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB.

  For example, referring to FIG. 8 described above, when the winning number “5” is determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 27 to 29 described later), the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “5” is determined. Is “2” and the bonus data pointer is “1”. Referring to FIG. 14, the winning request flag corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “2” is “00110000” (medium cherry 1 to 2). The hit request flag corresponding to “1” is “01000000” (MB). Therefore, among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, the internal winning combination storing area 1 stores “1” in bits 4 and 5 corresponding to the middle cherries 1 and 2, and the internal winning combination storing area 3 Stores “1” in bit 6 corresponding to MB.

  Although not shown, the main RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area. The display combination storage area includes a display combination storage area 1, a display combination storage area 2, and a display combination storage area 3. The display combination storage area 1 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1. The display combination storage area 2 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 2, and the display combination storage area 3 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 3.

  FIG. 20 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. Bits 0 to 5 are unused storage areas. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination, “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carryover combination. For example, when the carryover combination is BB, “1” is stored in bit 7 of the carryover combination storage area.

  FIG. 21 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT4 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the CB operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. For example, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the active line and RT2 is activated, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the operating flag storage area.

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

  With reference to FIG.22 and FIG.23, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which the main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  When the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the storage contents of the main RAM 33, initializes the input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases / moves data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used for the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game to the write area of the main RAM 33, Specify the start address of the sequence program.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 performs a process of updating the RB operating flag to ON so that the RB gaming state continues even when the RB gaming state ends. When the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a process of updating the CB operating flag to on so that the CB gaming state continues even after the CB gaming state ends.

  In step S4, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs processes such as updating the number of BETs based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 8aS, 8bS, and 8cS. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for determining whether or not a start operation is possible based on the updated number of BETs.

  In step S5, a random value is extracted and stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 27 to 29 described later). In step S6, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, a start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous unit game by determining whether or not the game time management timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a process for digesting the wait time is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In this process, the process of invalidating the input of the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. In step S10, 4.1 seconds is set in the game time management timer, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  In step S11 of FIG. 23, a reel rotation start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are requested to start rotation, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a main reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, the main CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S14, with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 16), the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, a display combination establishment command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S16. The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S14. In step S16, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the main CPU 31 stores (credits) or pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S14.

  In step S17, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in step S14, and the process proceeds to step S18. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the counter according to the number of medals paid out. In step S18, it is determined whether or not the BB or MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S19, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S20, RT game number counter update processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the main 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 this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34. 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. 22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the RB operation process, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), updates the RB operation flag to ON, stores “12” in the game possible number counter, “8” is stored in.

  By performing the processing of these steps S31 to S33, even if the condition for updating the RB operation flag to OFF is satisfied and the RB operation flag is updated to OFF, the BB operation flag is ON. In some cases, the RB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  In step S34, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S35, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  By performing the processing of step S34 and step S35, even if the condition for updating the CB operation flag to OFF is satisfied and the CB operation flag is updated to OFF, the MB operation flag is ON. In some cases, the CB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the CB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  With reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets 10 seconds as a waiting time in the demonstration display timer (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”. The “automatic insertion counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S43, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S43, a medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S44, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the automatic insertion counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S45. The “inserted number counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not a medal passage is detected. In this process, for example, input from the medal sensor 10S is checked, and it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S46, the maximum input value is set according to the data stored in the operating flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S47. In this process, the gaming state is determined based on the data stored in the operating flag storage area, and when the result is the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, “3” is set as the maximum input value. . Further, when the determination result is the RB gaming state, “2” is set as the maximum insertion value, and when the determination result is the MB gaming state, “1” is set as the maximum insertion value.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S48. In step S48, "1" is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, "8" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, a medal insertion command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S52 of FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, it is determined whether or not the demonstration display timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  In step S54, a demonstration display command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  In step S55, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. In step S56, a medal passage prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. In step S62, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, the random number value stored in the random value storage area is set in the register as a random number value for determination, “1” is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired by referring to the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state among the plurality of types of internal lottery tables (FIGS. 8 to 13), and the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. In this process, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value set in the register, and determines whether or not the result is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S70, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, the value subtracted in the process of step S65 is set in the register as a new random number value for determination, and the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, the winning number is incremented by "1", the number of lotteries is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S69, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S69, “0” is set as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S71 in FIG. In step S70, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number of the internal lottery table being referred to are acquired, and the flow proceeds to step S71 in FIG.

  In step S71 of FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is less than “5”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S72, the internal winning combination storing area 1 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is less than "7". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, the internal winning combination storing area 2 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S75, among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, the internal winning combination storing area 3 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S76, the winning combination flag corresponding to the data pointer for small combination / replay acquired in the process of step S70 is acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S77. . In step S77, the winning request flag acquired in the process of step S76 is stored in the internal winning combination storing area designated through the processes of steps S71 to S75, and the process proceeds to step S78 of FIG.

  In step S78 of FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S79, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S79, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 15), a winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer acquired in step S70 is acquired, and the acquired winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination. The data is stored in the area, and the process proceeds to step S81. In step S81, the RT1 operating flag to the RT3 operating flag are all set to OFF, and the RT game number counter is set to “0” to clear the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter, and then the RT4 is operated. The middle flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storage area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3, and the process proceeds to step S83. Once the BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination by the process of step S82, the determined combination is always carried over as an internal winning combination until the determined winning combination is established as a display winning combination.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S84, "1" is set in bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination storing area 2, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. If the gaming state is the CB gaming state by the process of step S84, all of the corner cherries 1 to 4, the middle cherries 1 to 2, the bells 1 to 4, and the watermelons 1 to 2 are included regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It is determined as an internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state is changed, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S97. In step S96, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S97, it is determined whether or not the RT4 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S98, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. In step S98, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  The main reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, in other words, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been invalidated are pressed (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is NO, step S101 is repeated. In step S102, it is invalidated that the pressed stop button is pressed again, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, “5” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not the pressed stop button among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S106, the number of checks is changed to “2”, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched from symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S108. The “symbol counter” is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be rotated when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. This corresponds to the code number of the symbol positioned at the symbol stop position in the middle of the windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  The search for the symbol position with the highest priority is performed as follows. First, when “5” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +0, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value + 1, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +2, and the symbol counter. The symbol that can be stopped along the active line is the symbol that constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination with respect to five symbol positions corresponding to symbol value +3 and symbol symbol value +4. Search for a position. When there is one symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position that can be stopped is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  When there are a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line, ranking is performed as follows. The highest priority is defined for replays 1 to 4, the next highest priority for BB and MB, and the lowest priority for other combinations. The priority order is defined in such a manner that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are preferentially stopped while the player's gambling feeling is not increased. Therefore, among the multiple symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol symbol that can be stopped along the active line is the symbol that has the highest priority among the symbol combinations that correspond to the symbol with the highest rank. Determine as position.

  Further, when there is no symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position where no combination is established is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  When “2” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +0 and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +1 correspond to the internal symbol combination. It is searched whether or not the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination are symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line. Then, as in the case where “5” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position that can be stopped along the active line is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In step S108, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the result of the search in step S107, and the process proceeds to step S109. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of determining the number of sliding symbols such that the rotating main reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop at the symbol position determined in the process of step S107. In step S109, the process proceeds to stop control position waiting, and the process proceeds to step S110. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of waiting for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop until the symbol positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R become the symbol positions determined in the process of step S107.

  In step S110, a reel stop command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S111. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S111, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S124, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S125, processing at the end of BB / MB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126. In the BB / MB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag off. In this process, bits 4 and 7 in the operating flag storage area are updated to “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the bonus end number counter to “0”.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not it is time to end BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S127, the RT1 operating flag is set to ON, the value of the RT game number counter is set to “50”, and the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S128, the RT3 operating flag is set to ON, the value of the RT game number counter is set to “3”, and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, a bonus end command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S130, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possibility counter, and the process proceeds to step S131. In step S131, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, "1" is subtracted from the value of the possible game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S134, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In the RB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB operating flag to OFF. In this process, bit 6 in the operating flag storage area is updated to “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to “0”. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) is completed.

  The RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay 3 or replay 4. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S143, the RT2 operating flag is turned on, "1000" is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, among the RT1 operating flag and the RT3 operating flag, the RT operating flag that is set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S145, it is determined whether or not either the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S146, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S147.

  In step S147, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S148, among the RT1 operating flag and the RT3 operating flag, the RT operating flag that is set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S152, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S155. In the MB operation processing, the MB operation flag is updated to ON by updating bit 4 in the operation flag storage area to “1”, and “120” is set to the bonus end number counter.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S158. In step S154, BB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S155. In the BB operation process, the bit 7 in the operating flag storage area is updated to “1” to update the BB operating flag to ON, and “345” is set to the bonus end number counter.

  In step S155, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S156. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the carryover combination storage area to “00000000”. In step S156, by updating bit 0 to bit 4 of the operating flag storage area to “0”, the RT operating flag set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bonus start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S158, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S159, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S159, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 35, the periodic interruption process by the control of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S162, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163. In step S163, an input state command setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S163, the input state of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is checked, and an input state command corresponding to the input state is set in the register.

  In step S164, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. By this processing, various commands set in the register are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S165, main reel control processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S166. By this processing, the main CPU 31 performs control to start the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request for starting the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed in step S12 of FIG. In addition, the main CPU 31 performs main reel stop control processing (see FIG. 3) for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in response to pressing operations of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Control to stop at the stop control position determined in 31) is performed.

  In step S166, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, timer management processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S168. In step S168, the register is restored, and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  The circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 are as shown in FIGS. By doing so, the following effects can be obtained.

  First, in the main ROM 32, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table in which the probability that the replay 1 or the replay 2 determined as the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and the RT2 game that is the second probability. A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including a state internal lottery table and a general gaming state internal lottery table having a third probability higher than the first probability and the second probability are stored. Then, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the BB, and after switching the internal lottery table to be referred to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table until the unit game is performed 50 times, the replay 3 determined as a special replay. Alternatively, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 4 is displayed along the active line, the internal lottery table to be referred to is switched from the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table. On the other hand, when the internal lottery table to be referred to is switched to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table and the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line until 50 unit games are performed. The internal lottery table to be referred is switched from the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  In this way, in the RT1 gaming state, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line, so that the RT2 gaming state is disadvantageous for the player as compared to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The game can be advanced while wishing that it cannot be switched to the internal lottery table. In addition, as the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state increases, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to the general gaming state where internal replay is easy to win. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game. it can.

  Further, in the general gaming state, it is advantageous in that the probability that an automatic insertion of medals is performed is higher than in other gaming states. Therefore, after the internal lottery table to be referenced is switched to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, 50 unit games are performed until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active line. Even when the game state is shifted to a general game state advantageous to the player, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while suppressing an increase in the player's gambling sensation due to a sudden increase in the number of paid-out medals.

  In addition, when the merit of automatically inserting medals is received during the RT1 gaming state, the game is switched to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, which is disadvantageous to the player compared to the general gaming state internal lottery table. There are cases in which the transition to the RT2 gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, but the role in which the medal is automatically inserted includes a special replay that transitions to the RT2 gaming state and a normal replay that does not transition. Therefore, even if you receive the benefit of automatically inserting medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, you are not yet transitioning to the RT2 gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player, and you are not staying in the RT1 gaming state. The expectation that can be maintained.

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

  In the embodiment, the circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. However, the symbol rows on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are as shown in FIG. 36, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R, and the effective lines. 37, and a sub-reel symbol combination table as shown in FIG. 38 may be provided.

  Here, FIG. 36 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each sub reel 21L, 21C, 21R has "octopus (symbol 211)", "white 7 (symbol 212)", "BAR (symbol 213)", "cherry (symbol 214)", "plum (symbol 215)". , “Watermelon (symbol 216)” and “Salmon (symbol 217)” are represented by a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols. Each sub reel 21L, 21C, 21R basically rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37 (1) shows the relationship between the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 37, symbols arranged on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. More specifically, when the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the left sub display window 22L, the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L, the upper stage of the middle sub display window 22C, Each of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 22C is located at each position of the middle stage of the middle sub display window 22C, the lower stage of the middle sub display window 22C, the upper stage of the right sub display window 22R, the middle stage of the right sub display window 22R, and the lower stage of the right sub display window 22R. Three consecutive symbols arranged at 21R are displayed. That is, when the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, a total of nine symbols are displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  (2) of FIG. 37 shows the relationship between the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and the effective lines.

  In the embodiment, effective lines 1 to 5 are provided as effective lines. For example, the effective line 1 is a line connecting positions of the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the upper stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the right sub display window 22R. In addition, although each effective line is validated on condition that input operation | movement is performed, an effective line may be comprised so that it may be visually recognized and may be comprised so that it may not be visually recognized.

  FIG. 38 is a sub reel design combination table. This table is referred to when the contents of effects on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are determined based on the symbol combinations arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is any one of Replay 1 to Replay 4 and the symbol combinations corresponding to any of these internal winning combinations are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the sub display “壷-壷-壷” is arranged on the effective lines of the windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  By doing in this way, the following effect is obtained. First, in the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, unlike the effective lines in the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, all the effective lines are configured as straight lines. From the viewpoint of the player, the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is more visible when the symbols are viewed through the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R than when the symbols are viewed through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is easy to determine whether or not to support an internal winning combination. Therefore, the player proceeds with the unit game while viewing the symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  Further, the number of effective lines on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is set to five, which is smaller than the number of effective lines on the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. , 22R, it becomes easier to determine whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the active line corresponds to the internal winning combination.

  In addition, when receiving the benefit of automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay that shifts to the RT2 gaming state follows the active line on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R, regardless of whether the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay that does not shift to the RT2 gaming state is displayed along the active line on the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, As shown in FIG. 39, the same symbol combination “壷-壷-壷” is displayed along the active lines on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. As described above, since the player usually proceeds with the unit game while looking at the symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R, the automatic insertion of medals during the RT1 gaming state is performed. Even when a profit is received, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the profit is a profit due to establishment of a special replay or a profit due to establishment of a normal replay. Therefore, even if you receive the benefit of automatically inserting medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, you are not yet transitioning to the RT2 gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player, and you are not staying in the RT1 gaming state. The expectation that can be maintained.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as a slot machine having a stop button as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine and a patty lot that do not have a stop button. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the main reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a main reel, a main display window, and an effective line. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a main reel. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT3 game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT4 game states. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small part and replay. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a main reel. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows RT game state determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. The figure which shows the carryover combination storage area. The figure which shows the operating flag storage area. 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 medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart following FIG. 28. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows a main reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process in a main control circuit. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the sub reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a sub reel, a sub display window, and an effective line. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the example of a display in a sub display window.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 31 main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations,
The first internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first The second internal winning combination determination information which is a second probability higher than the probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the first probability and the second probability Third internal winning combination determination information that is a third probability, and the probability that the first replay combination is determined as an internal winning combination are the first probability, the second probability, and the third probability. Replay high-probability internal winning combination determination information, which is the highest and the highest probability compared to
Internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information including
Switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information;
Input information storage means for storing input information of game media;
An internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination determination information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying a start condition of a unit game including storing predetermined insertion information in the insertion information storage means. Internal winning combination determination means to
In response to satisfying a predetermined stop condition, a symbol stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the internal winning combination;
When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the first replay combination or a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination, the predetermined input information is stored in the input information. Automatic storage means for storing in the means;
Game number counting means for counting the number of unit games since the switching means is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information or the third internal winning combination determination information ;
With
The switching means is
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information,
Until a first predetermined number of times is counted by said game number counting means, when it is determined that symbols stopped and is symbols corresponding to the second replay combination by the symbol stop control means , Switching the internal winning combination determination information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the first predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination. Switches the internal winning combination determination information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determination information ,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information,
If it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination until the third predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting unit. , Switching the internal winning combination determination information from the third internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the third predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the second replay combination. Switch the internal winning combination determination information from the third internal winning combination determination information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determination information,
When switching the internal winning combination determination information to the second internal winning combination determination information,
When the second predetermined number of times is counted by the game number counting means, the internal winning combination determining information is switched from the second internal winning combination determining information to the replay high probability internal winning combination determining information,
The gaming machine, wherein the first predetermined number of times, the second predetermined number of times, and the third predetermined number of times are all set to different numbers .

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