JP5129892B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display window by rotating all the reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays is known. Such a gaming machine gives a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when a combination of symbols related to a combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window, that is, when a combination is established.

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, when any winning combination is not won in the internal lottery (that is, when the winning combination is lost), the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed at any timing. Further, depending on the combination determined as the internal winning combination, there are a combination that cannot be established unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, and a combination that is established regardless of the stop operation performed at any timing. In other words, if a winning combination that is not achieved if a stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation at a proper timing (so-called “promotion”) is required. The person is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

  As the types of roles, there are a small role that grants a game value to a player by being established, and a re-game character that permits re-game without input of the game value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”). In addition, there is a gaming machine provided with a bonus game that increases the probability of determining a small role as an internal winning combination over a predetermined period, and in particular, as a type of bonus game, a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as a bonus game) that gives a large profit to a player. , “BB operation state”), and a game machine provided with a regular bonus game (referred to as “RB game state”) that gives a small profit compared to BB is currently the mainstream. According to the gaming machine, when the BB combination for starting the BB operation state (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) or the RB combination for starting the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) is established, the BB operation state or RB The gaming state starts.

There is also known a gaming machine provided with a high-probability replay state and a low-probability replay state that have different probabilities that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination. In such a gaming machine, the probability of winning a replay is increased by a decrease in the probability of falling out of internal lottery in a high probability replay state, so that a player can play a game more advantageously than in a low probability replay state. . Among the gaming machines provided with the high-probability replay state and the low-probability replay state in this way, there are known gaming machines that end the high-probability replay state when a predetermined end combination is established in the high-probability replay state. (For example, Patent Document 1). In addition, based on the result of the secondary game in the BB operation state, the number of times that the end combination information indicating that the predetermined end combination is determined as the internal winning combination is determined, and the end combination information is determined according to the notification number A gaming machine for notification is known (for example, Patent Document 2). According to the gaming machine, when it is notified that the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the high probability replay state, the player performs a stop operation so as not to establish the predetermined closing combination. As a result, the high probability replay state can be avoided from being terminated.

JP 2003-236057 A JP 2006-175121 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, since the total number of notifications determined by the result of the secondary game is notified together with the notification of the end role information, once the notification number is notified, the notification number thereafter However, as the number of notifications approaches “0”, there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and even if the number of notifications approaches “0”, it can prevent a decrease in interest in the game by maintaining the player's expectation. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. A symbol display means having a symbol display area to be displayed; a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation; and a rotation of the reel based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, The random number is generated based on the detection of the start operation by the design change means for changing the design displayed in the design display area, the random number generation means for generating a random value in a predetermined range, and the start operation detection means. Random number extracting means for extracting a random number value generated by the generating means, and a lottery table for storing a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which winning probability information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations is defined A winning means determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the memory means, the random number extracted by the random number extracting means, and the winning combination lottery table stored in the lottery table storage means, and detecting a stop operation Based on the stop operation detection means, the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the rotation of the reel is stopped, so that the symbol display area Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of displayed symbols, and whether a combination of symbols related to a symbol is displayed in the symbol display area when the change of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the stop control means Display combination determination means for determining whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not, and with a profit that gives a profit according to the combination determined to be established by the display combination determination means An advantageous state in which an internal winning combination is determined based on the means and the winning combination lottery table that is relatively advantageous to the player, according to a predetermined condition, and terminated based on the establishment of the advantageous state ending combination Control means, mode switching means for switching the current mode between a low mode and a high mode according to a predetermined condition, and when the advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination A first notification number determination means for determining the number of notifications for notifying the determined end combination information, and a notification number information storage means for storing notification number information indicating the notification number determined by the first notification number determination means; And the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information is “1” or more, and the advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the advantageous state. And a subtracting unit for subtracting “1” from the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information when the end combination information is notified by the notification unit. The second notification frequency determination means for determining a notification frequency smaller than or equal to the predetermined notification frequency by the first notification frequency determination means and the second notification frequency determination means A notification period determining means for determining the number of games for performing the notification number notification period for notifying the notified number of notifications, and the second notification period during the notification number notification period for the number of games determined by the notification period determination means. For the number of notification times notification means for notifying the number of notifications determined by the number of notification determination means, and for each game in the notification frequency notification period, Notification availability probability information storage means for storing a plurality of different notification availability probability information related to the notification availability lottery for determining whether to notify the number of notifications determined by the second notification frequency determination means, and the notification availability probability A notification availability determination unit that performs the notification availability determination lottery based on any notification availability probability information stored as notification availability probability information corresponding to the current mode in an information storage unit; The means stores the notification possibility information for the low mode and the notification possibility information for the high mode, respectively, and the notification determination means is switched to the mode switched by the mode switching means. The notification possibility determination lottery is performed based on any corresponding notification possibility probability information, and the notification number notification means is configured so that the notification possibility determination means is the second notification count. In decided to broadcast the notification number determined by the determination unit game, characterized by notifying the notification number determined by the second notification number determination means.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. , A symbol display means having a symbol display area (symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R described later), a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detection Based on the start operation detected by the means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) And a random number generation means (for example, a random number generator 36 to be described later) for generating random values in a predetermined range and a start operation detected by the start operation detection means. Random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 to be described later) for extracting a random number value generated by the random number generation means, and a winning combination lottery in which winning probability information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined An internal winning combination based on lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of tables, a random value extracted by the random number extraction means, and a winning combination lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means. A winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later), a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, and an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means The symbol display is performed by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) for stopping the change of the plurality of symbols displayed in the area, and when the change of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the stop control means, the symbol display area Depending on whether a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed or not, a display combination determination unit (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that determines whether the combination is established or not, and a combination determined by the display combination determination unit Based on a profit granting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a winning combination lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state described later) that is relatively advantageous to the player. An advantageous state (for example, a general gaming state to be described later) is started according to a predetermined condition, and an advantageous state ending combination (for example, a special role to be described later) is established Advantageous state control means (for example, main CPU 31 to be described later) to be terminated based on, and an end combination indicating that when the advantageous state end combination is determined as an internal winning combination when the advantageous state end combination is determined as an internal winning combination First notification number determination means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for determining the number of notifications (for example, a navigation point described later) for reporting information (for example, RT1 actuator information described later), and the first notification number determination means. Notification number information storage means (for example, SDRAM 73 described later) that stores notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by, and the notification number indicated by the notification number information is “1” or more, When the advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the advantageous state, notification means (for example, a sub CPU described later) that notifies the ending combination information 1. Subtracting means (for example, sub CPU 71 described later) for subtracting “1” from the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information when the end combination information is notified by the notification means by the liquid crystal display device 5) A second notification number determination means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for determining a notification number (for example, a maximum storage point described later) equal to or less than the notification number determined by the first notification number determination means; Notification period determining means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for determining the number of games for performing a notification number notification period (for example, a later-described opening event) for notifying the notification number determined by the notification number determining means, and the notification period The number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination unit is reported during the notification number notification period performed over the number of games determined by the determination unit. Notice frequency notification unit (for example, sub CPU71 will be described later, the liquid crystal display device 5) and may be provided with a.

  With this configuration, the advantageous state control means starts the advantageous state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning combination lottery table that is relatively advantageous to the player according to a predetermined condition, and establishes the advantageous state ending combination. The first notification number determination means notifies the end combination information indicating that the advantageous state ending combination is determined as the internal winning combination when the advantageous state ending combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The notification count information storage means stores notification count information indicating the notification count determined by the first notification count determination means, and the notification means indicates that the notification count indicated by the notification count information is “1” or more. In some cases, when an advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the advantageous state, the ending combination information is notified, and the subtracting means is notified of the ending combination information by the notification means , "1" is subtracted from the notification number of times indicated by the broadcast frequency information. Further, the second notification frequency determination means determines the notification frequency equal to or less than the notification frequency determined by the first notification frequency determination means, and the notification period determination means notifies the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means. The number of games for which the notification number notification period to be performed is determined, and the notification number notification means is determined by the second notification number determination means during the notification number notification period performed over the number of games determined by the notification period determination means. Notify the number of notifications.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information may remain even when the notification number notified by the notification number notification means is exhausted and approaches “0”. By giving the player a sense of expectation that there is no game, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest of the player in the game.

  In addition, for each game in the notification frequency notification period, the gaming machine determines whether or not to notify the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination means during the game (for example, a notification availability lottery (for example, Notification possibility probability information storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 described later) for storing notification possibility probability information (for example, a later-described treasure box storage lottery table) related to the point storage lottery described later, and the notification possibility probability information Further, notification availability determination means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) that performs notification availability lottery is further provided, and the notification frequency notification means notifies the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means. In the game that has been determined, the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination means may be notified.

  With this configuration, the notification possibility probability information storage means determines whether or not to notify the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination means during the game for each game in the notification number notification period. The notification availability probability information related to lottery is stored, and the notification availability determination means performs notification availability lottery based on the notification availability probability information. Further, the notification frequency notification means notifies the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means in a game in which the notification availability determination means determines to notify the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means. To do.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine, whether or not the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination unit is notified during the notification number notification period is different for each game, so that the player maintains a sense of expectation. The game during the notification frequency notification period can be digested, and the interest in games can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine, the notification availability probability information storage unit stores a plurality of different notification availability probability information, and the notification availability determination unit stores any of the notifications stored in the notification availability probability information storage unit. The notification availability lottery may be performed based on availability probability information.

  According to the gaming machine, since the probability of determining whether or not to notify the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination means during the notification number notification period is different for each game, the player maintains a sense of expectation. However, the game during the notification frequency notification period can be digested, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine determines whether the notification availability determination means performs the notification availability probability lottery based on the notification availability probability information by a notification availability probability information lottery (for example, a treasure box type lottery described later). Probability information lottery means (for example, a sub-CPU 71 described later) is further provided, and the notification availability determination means performs the notification availability lottery based on the notification availability probability information determined by the notification availability probability information lottery. Also good.

  With this configuration, the notification possibility probability information lottery means determines, based on which notification possibility probability information the notification possibility determination means performs the notification possibility determination lottery, by the notification possibility probability information lottery, and the notification possibility determination means The notification availability lottery is performed based on the notification availability probability information determined by the probability information lottery.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, since the notification availability probability information used for the notification availability lottery is determined by the notification availability probability information lottery, the notification availability lottery can be changed, and the notification availability probability information lottery game Can make people interested.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the gaming machine, the notification frequency notification means, when the notification availability determination means determines a plurality of games as a game for notifying the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means, In the game, the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination means may be divided and notified.

  According to the gaming machine, the player determines the second notification count for each game in which the notification availability determination means determines to notify the notification count determined by the second notification count determination means in the notification count notification period. While confirming a part of the number of notifications determined by the means, it is possible to feel joy in increasing the number of notifications confirmed, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine, the probability that the notification possibility determining unit is determined to notify the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination unit relative to the game performed later in the notification number notification period is relatively high. The notification availability lottery may be performed based on the high notification availability probability information.

  According to the gaming machine, in the notification number notification period, the probability that the number of notifications determined by the second notification number determination unit is notified is higher in a game to be played later, and therefore, as the notification number notification period progresses, The expectation of the person can be improved.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information may remain even when the notification number notified by the notification number notification means is exhausted and approaches “0”. By giving the player a sense of expectation that there is no game, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the interest of the player in the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement | positioning table of the symbol on the reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general gaming states, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states of the game machine in one Embodiment, and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming states. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay of a game machine, and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area | region and carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the end eye determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed with the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the general gaming state production | presentation table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the high mode game number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the reference rate lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the treasure box lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the point grant | lottery lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point lottery table for mini games of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point lottery table for fixed roles of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the largest storage point lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the final treasure box storage point lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the treasure box storage lottery table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of RT2 action | operation performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production table selection process for general gaming states performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production | generation table selection process for BB operation states performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production data setting process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counter update process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high mode game number subtraction process performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT1 minigame execution determination processing performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in BB operation state performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the determination process for BB mini games performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the treasure chest point setting process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the treasure chest point setting process 2 performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the treasure chest point setting process 2 performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front surface that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. And a door 1b.

  A panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b as substantially vertical surfaces are formed in front of the center portion of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. Note that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute a symbol display area of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting credited medals by a push button operation are provided. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is a single push operation, and three of the credited medals {that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum inserted number”)} Is inserted. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, 13, a pay line described later is activated. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of inserted cards in the RB gaming state is defined as two.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Accumulated. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's stop operation are located on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. Is provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  An LED 101 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals inserted to play a game (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or when one medal is inserted into the medal slot. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the 2-BET button 12 is operated or when two medals are inserted into the medal slot. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or when three medals are inserted.

  The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b has an effect display area 23, a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background in the image at the time of the effect. Display images that contain.

  In each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in each of the vertically-long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Three symbols are displayed among the displayed symbols. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with five pay lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described above. Specifically, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line is referred to as an inactivated line.

  The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the center line 8c is formed by connecting the middle regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. Line. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle area of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R.

  The effect display area 23 is a display area excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays a predetermined image and produces an effect. In addition, not only the effect display area 23 but also the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can display a predetermined image and perform an effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a red cherry symbol, a peach cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon 1 symbol, a watermelon 2 symbol, a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, a BAR symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn.

  For each symbol, code numbers “00” to “20” for specifying the position of each symbol are determined in advance and stored as a data table in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later with reference to FIG. ing.

The gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding frames, that is, four frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. For example, the left reel 3L is arranged such that a replay symbol or a watermelon 1 symbol is not spaced by 5 frames or more, and the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are spaced by 5 frames or more. The replay role group consisting of replay 1 ("replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol") and replay 2 ("watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol"), which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination. In this case, the replay symbol or the watermelon 1 symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to the replay 1 or the replay 2 is drawn on the effective line regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is performed, and the replay 1 or the replay 2 It must be true. In the middle reel 3C, the bell symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more, and the red cherry symbols or the red 7 symbols are arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more. On the right reel 3R, the watermelon 1 symbol is arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more.

  The left reel 3L has one red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”), one blue 7 symbol (symbol position “10”), and one BAR symbol (symbol position “17”). The interval between the symbols is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols. Similarly, the left reel 3L is provided with two red cherry symbols (symbol positions “06” and “13”) and one peach cherry symbol (symbol position “20”). The interval is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the player's start operation, and then stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the player's stop operation. Accordingly, whether or not a combination is established is determined based on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed on the active line, and a main game that gives a profit such as a game value is executed based on the determination result.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table described later. Further, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the detection of the stop operation. Further, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, it determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the established combination.

  Further, as will be described later, the main CPU 31 starts the general gaming state when the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the RB gaming state is ended, and ends the general gaming state when a special combination is established. The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining means, a stop control means, a display combination determining means, a profit giving means and an advantageous state control means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. The random number generator 36 of this embodiment constitutes a random number generation means of the present invention, and the sampling circuit 37 constitutes a random number extraction means of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) described later.

In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31.
In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 27 to 38 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 10 described later), a sub control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored. The ROM 32 of this embodiment constitutes a lottery table storage unit of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, operating state, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a hopper 40. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the drive of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped. Note that the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol changing means of the present invention.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, setting value change There are a switch 200S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30. Note that the start switch 6S of the present embodiment constitutes a start operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The BET switches 11S to 13S detect a player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. .

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value change switch 200S includes a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like.

  In order to change the setting value by the setting value change switch 200S, first, the power switch is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on with the setting key switch turned on.

  By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 33 is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The currently set value is displayed by the payout number display unit 18.

  In this state, each time the reset switch is operated, the set values are displayed in a cycle of “1”, “4”, “6”, and [H].

  In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 6.

  Next, when the setting key type switch is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held, and after the RAM 33 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is re-stored in the RAM 33.

  During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to the state where the game medal is returned. After the set value is confirmed, the payout number display unit 18 is turned off and the credit display unit 19 is displayed. When “0” is displayed, a game in the gaming machine 1 can be started.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect contents based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The sub control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101, and the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control and output control.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor Rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by driving control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  Here, the ROM 32 stores a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 2) for associating the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above with the symbols drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface. In this symbol arrangement table, the code numbers from “00” to “20”, which are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, with the position where the reel index is output as a reference, A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The display combination is searched based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination is displayed, the payout amount corresponding to the winning symbol combination is stored in the credit of the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the contents of effects based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effects processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a flash memory 80, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp (see FIG. 1) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Based on the program stored in the control ROM 72, the sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80, thereby causing the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display device 5 and the LED 101 to perform. And the liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled via the rendering processor 74 and the lighting of the LED 101 is controlled. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining the contents of effects and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery of a navigation point (mini game navigation point lottery) based on a mini game navigation point number lottery table, as will be described later, by executing a program. Store in the navigation point storage area. When the navigation point storage area has a navigation point of “1” or more, and the color bell special combination group described later is determined as the internal winning combination during the general gaming state (sub), RT1 An image related to the operating combination information, that is, an image indicating which color bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and “1” is subtracted from the navigation point in the navigation point storage area. .

  Further, the sub CPU 71 determines a point below the navigation point determined by the mini game navigation point lottery as the maximum storage point based on a maximum storage point lottery table to be described later, and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the opening event. Go. Note that the sub CPU 71 determines the number of games to be opened by adding the value of the treasure chest counter according to a predetermined condition as will be described later.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the points are stored in the treasure chest to be opened in the unsealing event by the point storage lottery based on the treasure chest storage lottery table, and based on the lottery value corresponding to any treasure chest type in the treasure chest storage lottery table. The point storage lottery is determined by the treasure box type lottery. That is, the sub CPU 71 performs point storage lottery based on the lottery value corresponding to the treasure chest type determined by the treasure chest type lottery in the treasure chest storage lottery table.

  The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment includes the first notification number determination unit, the second notification number determination unit, the notification unit, the subtraction unit, the notification period determination unit, the notification availability determination unit, and the notification availability probability information lottery unit according to the present invention. Configure. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes a notification means and a notification frequency notification means of the present invention.

  The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. The voice control task for controlling the effect, the effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, the drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing an effect table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects, It has an LED control data storage area for storing lighting patterns and the like. In particular, the control ROM 72 stores a treasure box storage lottery table in the table storage area. Note that the control ROM 72 of the present embodiment constitutes notification availability probability information storage means of the present invention.

  The SDRAM 73 is used as work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the SDRAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect content information, game state information, internal winning combination information, carryover combination information, display combination information, various counters, and various flags. The SDRAM 73 stores the navigation points determined by the sub CPU 71 in the navigation point storage area. Note that the SDRAM 73 of this embodiment constitutes the notification frequency information storage means of the present invention.

  The flash memory 80 is a non-volatile memory that retains stored contents even when the supply of drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The flash memory 80 stores a high mode game number to be described later.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, the banks are switched).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the sound data in the digital format selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the contents of the effect into sound data in the analog format, and transmits it to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, a sound corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used. In addition, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “35” is determined as the number of lotteries. If the gaming state is the RB gaming state, “2” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. These tables are collectively referred to as an internal lottery table.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. A numerical value of “0 to 14” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0 to 3” is defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, and one or more combinations are determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small combinations or replays according to the data pointer for a small combination / replay. Depending on the data pointer, any combination from BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, in the case where the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 6A is determined as the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the main CPU 31 first wins from “30”. The lottery value “18” corresponding to the number “35” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “30−18 = 12,” which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “20” corresponding to the winning number “34” from the subtracted value “12”. The subtraction result is “12−20 = −8”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “34” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “2” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (ie,“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using a lottery value, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, lottery values are defined in the various lottery tables in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the description of the various lotteries performed using the lottery values is the same as that of the lottery values, and will be omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6A, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “35” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state has the data numbers for “1” to “10”, “12” and “13” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “1” to “12”. Any value is defined, and “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “1” to the winning number “12” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations from the plurality of small combinations or replays is determined as the internal winning combination. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has “1” to “6”, “11”, and “12” as the small role / replay data pointers for the winning numbers “13” to “32”. Since any numerical value is specified and any numerical value from “1” to “3” is specified as the bonus data pointer, the winning number “13” to the winning number “32” is determined. Are determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small combinations or replays, and any one of BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Furthermore, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines a numerical value of “0” as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “33” to “35”, and “ Since any numerical value from “1” to “3” is defined, when the winning number “33” to the winning number “35” is determined, any one of BB1, BB2, or RB is an internal winning combination. As determined.

  The RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2) replaces the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” of the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (1) in the RT1 operating state. This is an internal lottery table. Specifically, in the RT1 operating state, that is, when the RT1 operating flag described later is on, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” is replaced from “52686” to “8980”. As will be described later, since the winning number “12” corresponds to the replay role group, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” decreases, so that the winning probability of the replay role group becomes “52686/65536 (about 80.0%) ”to“ 8980/65536 (about 13.7%) ”. In the present embodiment, as the general gaming state, (1) a general gaming state where RT1 and RT2 are not operated (simply referred to as “general gaming state”), and (2) a general gaming state where RT1 is operating ( (3) There is a general gaming state in which RT2 is operating (simply referred to as “RT2 operating state”). In the general gaming state, the replay role group is compared with the RT1 operating state. Since the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination is high, the probability of falling out of internal lottery is low, and the medal reduction rate is small. That is, the player can play the game more advantageously in the general gaming state than in the RT1 operating state.

  The RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (3) is the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” of the general gaming state internal lottery table in the RT2 operating state, similarly to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table. It is an internal lottery table for replacing. In the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, by defining the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “12” as “8990”, the winning probability of the replay role group is changed from “52686/65536 (about 80.0%)” to “ 8990/65536 (about 13.7%) ". Therefore, in the general gaming state, the probability that the replay combination group is determined to be an internal winning combination is high compared to the RT1 operation state, so the probability that the replay combination group is not selected as an internal lottery is low, and the medal reduction rate is small.

  In the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state shown in FIG. 7A, lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “7” are defined. In the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, lottery values corresponding to each winning number are defined so that the total of lottery values is “65536”. Therefore, according to the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, One or a plurality of small combinations will be determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. In the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state shown in FIG. 7 (2), lottery values corresponding to the winning number “1” and the winning number “2” are defined, and the total of the lottery values is “65536”. Thus, lottery values corresponding to each winning number are defined. Therefore, according to the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state, one or a plurality of small combinations will be determined as the internal winning combination with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. Therefore, the RB gaming state in which internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state or the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state is compared with the general gaming state in which internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery table for general gaming state. Is advantageous to. In the present embodiment, the lottery value corresponding to the small role replay data pointer “11” is defined as “2” in the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, and “200” in the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state. It stipulates. As a result, the probability that a determined combination group to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, an internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number corresponds to which winning number corresponds to the random number value. That is, defining each lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining a random number width (winning range) for each combination or combination.

  Next, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 30 and 31) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, an internal symbol combination 3 storage area, or an internal symbol combination 4 storage area (hereinafter referred to as an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, each of which is described later). The internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination storage area).

  The winning combination flag corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “0” to “14” is defined in the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, and the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to a red cherry. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to peach cherry, and the small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cherry role group”). It corresponds to). Next, the small pointer / replay data pointer “4” is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, special role (blue), special role (black) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “red bell special role”). The small pointer / replay data pointer “5” is red cherry, peach cherry, blue bell 1, 2, 3, special role (red), special role (black) (hereinafter referred to as “group”). Collectively called “Blue Bell Special Roles”). Next, the small role / replay data pointer “6” is red cherry, peach cherry, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red), special role (blue) (hereinafter collectively “black bell”). The small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to red bell 1, 2, 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “red single bell role group”). Yes. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to blue bells 1, 2, 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “blue single bell role group”). "9" corresponds to black bell 1, 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "black single bell role group"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer “10” is red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “all bell role group”). The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “determined role group”). ing. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to watermelons 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “watermelon role group”), and the small role / replay data pointer “13” 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “replay role group”). Next, the small pointer / replay data pointer “13” is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red) ), Special roles (blue), special roles (black), and watermelons 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “all roles”). The winning request flag data 1, data 2 and data 3 are stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area, respectively. Hereinafter, the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, and the black bell special role group are collectively referred to as the “color bell special role group”, and the red single bell role group, the blue single bell role group, and the black single bell group. A group of roles may be collectively referred to as a “color single bell group”.

  In the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table according to the present embodiment, “3” to “6” and “10” to “12” are defined as the small role replay data pointers. When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery table, the cherry role group, red bell special role group, blue bell special role group, black bell special role group, all bell role group, fixed role group, watermelon role group Either is determined as an internal winning combination. In the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table according to the present embodiment, since “11” and “14” are defined as the small role replay data pointers, the internal winning combination is determined by the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table. In the case of being determined, the confirmed role group or all role groups are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the red cherry pattern whose symbol position is “06” or symbol position “13” can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. When the stop operation is not performed, so-called “chance eyes” are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, when the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, when the stop operation is not performed at the position where the peach cherry symbol whose symbol position is “20” can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L, “ “Chance” is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Here, the “chance eye” is a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R when BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as an internal winning combination, and the player wins an internal winning combination. An expectation that BB1, BB2, or RB may be determined as a role can be given. There are a plurality of “chance eyes”, and “chance eyes” displayed when red cherry or peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination is an example.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 8 (2), hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “3” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to the loss, and the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1. Next, the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2, and the bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to RB. The hit request flag data 4 is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

  Here, when the winning number “13” to the winning number “32” are determined based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”. Therefore, as described above, a role group consisting of one role or a plurality of roles is determined as an internal winning combination from among a plurality of small roles or replays, and any of BB1, BB2, or RB is internal. It will be decided as a winning role.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, a storage area type, and a payout number are defined. The display combination data includes a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, or a display combination 4 storage area (hereinafter referred to as a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage, each of which is described later. Area, display combination 3 storage area, and display combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as display combination storage area). Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, special combination (red), special combination (blue), special combination (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2, and RB are set.

  The red cherry is formed by displaying “red cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” on the active line. When the red cherry is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the inserted number is 3. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  The peach cherry is formed by displaying “peach cherry symbol-bell symbol-ANY” on the active line. When the peach cherry is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 2 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  In the present embodiment, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the combination of symbols related to red cherry is displayed on the cross-down line 8e and the top line 8b. Cherry is established twice. In addition, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, a combination of symbols relating to red cherry is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and the bottom line 8d, and the red cherry is doubled. To establish. In these cases, medals are paid out for each established red cherry. For example, when the inserted number is 3, two medals are paid out. Similarly, when the peach cherry symbol is displayed in the upper or lower row of the left symbol display area 4L, the peach cherry is formed twice.

  The red bell 1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. The red bell 2 is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line, and the red bell 3 is valid for “red 7 symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol”. It is established by being displayed on the line. When red bell 1, red bell 2 or red bell 3 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 10 are inserted when the inserted number is 3. The medal is paid out. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, and the red bell 3 may be collectively referred to simply as “red bell”.

  Blue bell 1 is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. Blue Bell 2 is established by displaying "Blue 7 Symbol-Red 7 Symbol-Bell Symbol" on the effective line, and Blue Bell 3 is valid for "Blue 7 Symbol-Replay Symbol-Bell Symbol". It is established by being displayed on the line. With the establishment of Blue Bell 1, Blue Bell 2 or Blue Bell 3, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 10 when the inserted number is 3. The medal is paid out. The blue bell 1, the blue bell 2, and the blue bell 3 may be collectively referred to simply as “blue bell”.

  Black bell 1 is established by displaying “BAR symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line, and black bell 2 is “BAR symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol” on the effective line. It is established by being displayed. The black bell 3 is formed by displaying “BAR symbol-bell symbol-watermelon 1 symbol” on the effective line, and the black bell 4 is effective line “BAR symbol-peach cherry symbol-bell symbol”. It is established by being displayed above. When black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3 or blue bell 4 is established, when the number of inserted coins is two, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is three Will pay out 10 medals. The black bell 1, the black bell 2, the black bell 3, and the black bell 4 may be simply referred to as “black bell” in some cases. Further, “red bell”, “blue bell”, and “black bell” may be collectively referred to as “color bell”.

  Here, when any one of the color single bell role groups (red single bell role group, blue single bell role group, black single bell role group) is determined as the internal winning role, When it is not known whether the role group is determined as an internal winning combination, the left symbol display area 4L has a constituent symbol (ie, red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”), blue 7 symbol (symbol) in the left symbol display area 4L. If the position “10”) or the BAR symbol (symbol “17”)) is accidentally stopped, the player can only receive a medal payout, while the player can choose any color single-bell role group If it is possible to know color single bell information indicating whether it is determined as a combination, it is possible to perform a stop operation so as to stop the constituent symbol of the internal symbol combination in the left symbol display area 4L with reference to this, and with high probability You can get a medal That. Specifically, for example, when the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows the color single bell information, the left symbol display area 4L with reference to the color single bell information. In addition, a medal can be paid out by performing a stop operation to stop the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”). That is, when any color single bell combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, the color single bell information is information advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, when any one of the single color bell combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination during the general gaming state, single color bell information is notified to the player.

  The special role (red) is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. The special role (blue) is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” on the active line, and the special role (black) is “BAR symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. Is established on the active line. When the special combination (red), special combination (blue), or special combination (black) is established, when the inserted number is 2, 15 medals are paid out and the inserted number is 3. In this case, 11 medals are paid out. Special roles (red), special roles (blue), and special roles (black) may be collectively referred to simply as “special roles”.

  In the present embodiment, the RT1 operation state is entered when the game is in the general game state, when a special combination is established, or when an “end” to be described later is displayed. That is, the special combination is the RT1 act combination. In the present embodiment, since the general gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the RT1 operating state, it is advantageous for the player not to establish a special combination in the general gaming state.

  The special role may be established when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, the black bell special role group, or the entire role group is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, by establishing one of the red bells, specifically, by stopping and displaying the red 7 symbol in the left symbol display area 4L The establishment of special roles can be avoided. In other words, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role, the red bell is established. Formation of a special combination can be avoided by performing a stop operation. The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role during the general gaming state, any role group is determined. The RT1 actuating role information indicating whether or not the game has been performed becomes information advantageous to the player. As will be described later, if any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as an internal winning combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Information is notified to the player.

  The watermelon 1 is established by displaying “watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol” on the effective line, and the watermelon 2 is “watermelon 2 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol”. It is established by being displayed above. When watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3. .

  Replay 1 is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line, and replay 2 is displayed “watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. It is established by When the replay 1 or the replay 2 is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game where the replay is established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination group is determined to be an internal winning combination, the reel stop control is activated regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” "Or" Watermelon 1 design-Replay design-Replay design "will be displayed on the active line.

  BB1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB1 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB1 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the payout number of medals exceeds 450. The RB gaming state is terminated when the number of games played in the RB gaming state reaches eight times or when the number of winnings reaches eight. However, even before the end condition is satisfied, when the BB1 operation state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the RB gaming state is ended accordingly.

  BB2 is established when “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB2 operation state is established. When the gaming machine 1 enters the BB2 operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the payout number of medals exceeds 345. Similarly to the case of the BB1 operating state, when the BB2 operating state is ended because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB gaming state is ended accordingly. BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as BB.

  The RB is established when “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed on the active line, and thereafter, the RB gaming state is set. The RB gaming state is terminated when the number of games played in the RB gaming state reaches eight times or when the number of winnings reaches eight.

  Also, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, special role (Red), special combination (blue), special combination (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2 or a combination of symbols other than RB is displayed on the active line Then, it will be lost.

  Next, the bonus operation time table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating state and the BB2 operating state may be collectively referred to as a BB operating state.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, and the RB game state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “450” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB1 operation state, and “value” for the bonus end number counter is set as the end condition for the BB2 operation state. 345 "is specified. In addition, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operating state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 450, and the BB2 operating state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 345. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 8 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area and carryover combination storing area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, FIG. 11 (1) is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area | region of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 11 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 2 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 3 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (4) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 4 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (5) is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, and store internal winning combination information. . Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores “1”, thereby red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2 respectively. , Red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, and blue bell 3 indicate that they are internal winning combinations. Further, each of the bits “0” to “6” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores “1”, so that black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, This indicates that the special combination (red), special combination (blue), and special combination (black) are internal winning combinations. Each bit of “0” to “3” constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores “1”, so that watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, and replay 2 are internal winning combinations, respectively. Indicates. Bits “0” to “2” constituting the internal winning combination 4 storage area indicate that BB1, BB2, and RB are internal winning combinations by storing “1”, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, an unused area such as the bit “7” in the internal winning combination 1 storage area can be used when more combinations are set. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storing area 5 can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, the carryover combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33 and stores carryover combination information. In the carryover combination storage area, data “0” or “1” is stored in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby indicating whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. Show.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state where BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. The same applies to the BB2 carryover state and the RB carryover state. In the sub-control circuit 70 as well, a carryover combination storage area is provided in the SDRAM 73, and it is possible to determine which carryover state it is.

  Next, the operating flag storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each area of bits “0” to “4”, so that RB operation, BB1 operation, BB2 operation, RT1 operation, or Indicates whether RT2 is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. The BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as a BB operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, or the RT2 operating flag is collectively referred to as an RT operating flag. A similar operating flag storage area (sub) is provided on the SDRAM 73 of the sub control circuit 70, and the sub CPU 71 manages each operating flag based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 or the like.

  Here, the transition conditions or operating conditions of each gaming state and operating state in the main control circuit 60 are summarized. First, the RB gaming state operates repeatedly in the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state, and operates when RB is established. When the BB1 operation state, the BB2 operation state, or the RB game state ends, the game state shifts to the general game state. The RT1 operation state is activated when a special combination is established in the general gaming state or when an end point described later is displayed, and when any bonus (BB1, BB2, RB) is determined as an internal winning combination, Alternatively, any bonus is ended when 1200 games are consumed without being determined as an internal winning combination (in this case, the game is again in the general gaming state). Next, the RT2 operation state is activated when any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operation state, and ends when the bonus is established.

  In the main control circuit 60, in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state, an internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state, and in the RB gaming state that operates when the RB is established, the RB2 An internal winning combination is determined using the game state internal lottery table.

  Next, the end eye determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the end eye determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The end eye defined in the end eye determination table is displayed in the symbol display area 4L when the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination. A possible symbol combination. For example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is irregular, and the symbol related to the red bell, special role (blue) or special role (black) This is a combination of symbols displayed on any effective line when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the combination cannot be drawn and displayed. Note that the stop operation order is irregular means that the first stop operation is a stop operation on the right reel 3R or the middle reel 3C. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, none of the bells are established. In this case, the combination or end point of the symbol related to the special combination is stopped on the active line.

  Note that it is difficult for the player to determine at a glance whether or not the combination of symbols related to the special combination or the end point is displayed, but if any special combination is established in the general gaming state or If the end time is displayed, the BET operation of the next game is impossible for 5 seconds from the end of the game in the game, so the player is displayed with a special role or end time in the general game state. Can be recognized.

  Next, the notification of the RT1 operating combination information and the color single bell information will be described. The notification of the RT1 operating combination information and the single color bell information is performed by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control of the sub CPU 71. As shown in FIG. 14, when the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information is notified, a red bell navigation area 411, a blue bell navigation area 412, and a black bell navigation area 413 are displayed below the left symbol display area 4L. A special combination (red) navigation area 414, a special combination (blue) navigation area 415, and a special combination (black) navigation area 416 are displayed below the right symbol display area 4R. In the red bell navigation area 411, the blue bell navigation area 412, and the black bell navigation area 413, characters corresponding to bells having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed, respectively, and the special role (red) navigation area 414, In the special role (blue) navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416, characters corresponding to the special roles having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed, respectively.

  The sub CPU 71 performs notification of the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information by changing the brightness of each of the navigation areas 411 to 416 corresponding to the internal winning combination. For example, when notifying that the red single bell combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 notifies by raising the brightness of the red bell navigation area 411 higher than the brightness of the other navigation areas 412 to 416. . When the sub CPU 71 notifies that the red bell special role group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 displays the red bell navigation area 411, the special role (blue) navigation area 415, and the special role (black) navigation area 416. The notification is made by raising the brightness above the brightness of the other navigation areas 412 to 414.

  The sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operating combination information when the navigation point is “1” or more in the general gaming state (sub). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information is also notified when a ceiling flag, which will be described later, is on for the purpose of player relief. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 notifies the single color bell information regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. The sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the navigation point when the RT1 operating combination information or the color single bell information is notified. However, the sub CPU 71 does not subtract the navigation point when the single color bell information is notified when the navigation point is “0”. In the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information and the single color bell information are notified during the general gaming state (sub), but may be notified in cases other than the general gaming state. For example, despite the fact that the RT1 action combination information is notified in the general gaming state (sub), the RT1 operation state (when the special combination is established or the end point is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R) Even in the case of (sub), when the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information may be notified.

  Next, the navigation point will be described. The navigation point is a point that the sub CPU 71 determines and adds by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and information indicating the point is stored in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73. The navigation CPU lottery performed by the sub CPU 71 is performed in (1) a determined combination navigation point determination performed when a determined combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, and (2) a final game of a BB mini game event described later. There is a mini game navigation point lottery performed when the result of the point grant lottery is a win. Note that only one of the navigation point lotteries performed by the sub CPU 71 may be performed.

  Next, display points will be described. A display point is a point displayed in the navigation point display area 420 of FIG. Information indicating the display point is stored in a display point storage area on the SDRAM 73 described later. The display point is decremented by “1” every time RT1 operating combination information or single color bell information is notified.

  In the navigation point display area 420, some or all of the navigation points are displayed. Therefore, the display point indicated by the information stored in the display point storage area and the navigation point indicated by the information stored in the navigation point storage area are not necessarily equal. The navigation point display area 420 includes a two-digit display area 421 and an image image display area 422. When the display point is “0 to 99”, the display point is displayed in the two-digit display area 421 and the image of the dolphin is displayed in the image image display area 422. The display point is “100” or more. In some cases, the last digit of the display point is displayed in the two-digit display area 421, and the crown image is displayed in the image image display area 422. The player can recognize from the display points displayed in the navigation point display area 420 that at least display point navigation points remain.

  Next, the ceiling flag will be described. The ceiling flag is a flag that is turned on when the state in which the bonus is not won after the RT1 operation state is activated reaches 1200 games. When the ceiling flag is on in the general gaming state (sub), the single color bell information and the RT1 action combination information are notified regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. Therefore, when the ceiling flag is on, the player can benefit from the notification of the single color bell information and the RT1 action combination information.

  Next, the flow of events in the BB operating state will be described. In the present embodiment, when the BB operation state starts, a BB mini game preparation period is performed for four games, and thereafter, a BB mini game event is performed for nine games. During the BB mini game event, a treasure box is virtually given to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied for each game. Since the BB mini game event is held over 9 games, the player can acquire a maximum of 9 treasure chests. In the final game of the BB mini game event, a point giving lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation point to the player is performed, and if the result is a win, a navigation point to be given to the player A mini game navigation point lottery is performed to determine the game. All the navigation points determined by the mini game navigation point lottery are accumulated in the navigation point storage area.

  When the BB mini game event is completed, an opening event (to open the treasure box is referred to as opening) that sequentially opens the treasure box acquired by the player is performed. In the opening event, when one treasure chest is opened for each game and navigation points are stored, the stored navigation points are added to the display points in the navigation point display area 420. In each treasure box, some or all of the navigation points determined by the mini game navigation point lottery are divided and stored by “5” points. However, the last treasure chest may contain “10” points in order to improve the player's expectation. In some cases, navigation points are not stored in the treasure chest. Here, since only a part of the navigation points determined by the mini game navigation point lottery may be stored in the treasure box, the player may determine that the navigation points stored in the treasure box are not stored in the mini game navigation point lottery. It is possible to have an expectation that not all of the determined navigation points, but the navigation points not stored in the treasure box may be added to the navigation point storage area.

  There are three types of treasure chests: ordinary treasure chests, silver treasure chests, and gold treasure chests, which are determined by lottery. The order of opening the treasure chests is the normal treasure chest, silver treasure chest, and gold treasure chest. If the player has earned 9 treasure chests, all the treasure chests earned will be replaced with platinum treasure chests, and at least “200” or more navigation points will be determined in the mini game navigation point lottery. All of the points are divided into “50” points and stored in a platinum treasure chest.

  In addition, no treasure chest may be given during the BB mini game event. The case where the treasure chest is not given in the BB mini game event is specifically, (1) a case where any color bell special role group is determined as an internal winning combination and a special combination is determined as a display combination (2) This is a case where any color bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination and the end eye is displayed. If no treasure chest has been awarded because the case of (1) has been repeated nine times, a mini game navigation point lottery is performed, and an image of a mermaid throwing a kite as a special effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 Then, “10” points are added to the display points. On the other hand, in the case of including the case (2) and no treasure chest is given, the mini game navigation point lottery is not performed.

  Next, an outline of processing performed by the sub CPU 71 in the BB mini game event and the opening event will be described. The sub CPU 71 performs a reference rate lottery for determining a reference rate based on a reference rate lottery table described later with reference to FIG. 19 for each game during the BB mini game event, and adds it to the reference rate storage area. I will do it. Further, during the BB mini game event, the sub CPU 71 performs a treasure box type lottery for determining the type of treasure box based on a treasure box lottery table described later with reference to FIG. Accordingly, “1” is added to the value of the treasure box type counter (the treasure box (normal) counter, the treasure box (silver) counter, the treasure box (gold) counter) and the treasure box counter. However, as described above, the sub CPU 71, when (1) any of the color bell special combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination and the special combination is determined as the display combination, (2) as the internal winning combination If any color bell special role group is determined and the end point is displayed, the reference rate is not added, and “1” is not added to the values of the treasure chest type counter and the treasure chest counter.

  In the final game (that is, the ninth game) of the BB mini game event, the sub CPU 71 sets the reference rate of the reference rate storage area added during the BB mini game event, and a point grant lottery table described later with reference to FIG. A point giving lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation point based on the above is performed. In the point grant lottery table, lottery values are defined such that the higher the reference rate in the reference rate storage area, the higher the winning probability of the point grant lottery. When the result of the point giving lottery is a win, the sub CPU 71 further performs a mini game navigation point lottery based on a mini game navigation point number lottery table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, and a value of a treasure box counter. .

  Next, when the value of the treasure box counter is “1” to “9”, the sub CPU 71 determines the maximum storage point, that is, the mini game navigation point lottery based on the maximum storage point lottery table described later with reference to FIG. Among the determined navigation points, the maximum value of the total points stored in the treasure chest is determined. Next, the sub CPU 71, based on a final treasure chest storage point lottery table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. “Last treasure chest storage point lottery” to determine “only points”. Next, the sub CPU 71 uses the point storage lottery for determining whether the points are stored or not stored (non-stored) once for each treasure chest in order from the last treasure chest in the opening order with reference to FIG. This is performed based on a treasure box storage lottery table to be described later. At this time, when all the points corresponding to the maximum storage points are stored, the sub CPU 71 ends the point storage lottery at that time. That is, the sub CPU 71 does not necessarily perform point storage lottery for all treasure chests. Therefore, as the treasure box with the later opening order increases the possibility that points will be stored, the player's expectation also improves as the opening event progresses and the treasure box is opened one by one Will be.

  Here, a specific example of processing when points are stored in a treasure chest in the final game of the BB mini game event will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a case will be described in which the sub CPU 71 determines that two ordinary treasure chests, three silver treasure chests, and two gold treasure chests are assigned, and the maximum storage point is determined as “30” points.

  First, in the final game of the BB mini game event, the sub CPU 71 sets each treasure chest type counter (the treasure chest (ordinary) counter value is “2”, the treasure chest (silver) counter value is “3”, and the treasure chest (gold) counter value). Based on the value of the treasure chest counter (the treasure chest counter value is "7") and the treasure chest information area as shown in FIG. 300 is secured. In this case, the treasure box information area 300 includes an opening order information area 311 to 317 for storing opening order information indicating the opening order, a treasure box type information area 321 to 327 for storing treasure box type information indicating the type of the treasure box, and a treasure box. There are seven columns of storage point information areas 331 to 337 for storing storage point information indicating points to be stored. The sub CPU 71 sets “first” to “seventh” in the opening order information areas 311 to 317, respectively. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets information indicating “normal” in the treasure box type information areas 321 and 322 based on the value of the treasure box (ordinary) counter, and sets the treasure box type information area based on the value of the treasure box (silver) counter. Information indicating "Silver" is set in 323 to 325, and information indicating "Gold" is set in the treasure chest type information areas 326 and 327 based on the value of the treasure chest (gold) counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets a value obtained by dividing the maximum storage point “30” by “5”, that is, “6” in the symbol counter. The symbol counter indicates the maximum number of points that can be stored in the treasure box. Each time a point is stored in the treasure box, "1" is subtracted. When the value becomes "0", points corresponding to the maximum storage point are stored in the treasure box Indicates that However, when “10” is determined as the point that can be stored in the treasure chest that is finally opened, “1” is subtracted from the value of the symbol counter (in this case, the value of the symbol counter is “5”). ").

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs point storing lottery on the last treasure chest in the opening order, that is, the seventh treasure chest. At this time, if the sub CPU 71 decides to store by the point storing lottery, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the symbol counter (the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”) and stores the storage point information area. Set “10” to 337. On the other hand, when it is not determined to store by the point storage lottery, no points are set in the storage point information area 337, and then the point storage lottery is performed for the treasure box whose opening order is the sixth. Hereinafter, similarly, the sub CPU 71 performs the point storage lottery in order from the treasure box with the opening order until the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” or the point storage lottery is performed for all the treasure chests. When the sub CPU 71 determines to store points in the treasure chest in the point storage lottery for the treasure chest with the first opening order from the treasure chest with the sixth opening order, “1” is subtracted from the value of the symbol counter. In addition, “5” is set in the storage point information areas 331 to 336. By setting the treasure box information area 300 in the final game of the BB mini game event, the sub CPU 71 opens the treasure box with the dolphins and the mermaid based on each information stored in the treasure box information area 300 in the opening event. Production data for displaying an image in which a point comes out of the treasure box or an image in which the contents of the treasure box are empty is set.

  FIG. 16 (2) shows a case where the point that may be stored in the treasure chest to be opened last is “10”, and the opening order is the last (seventh), sixth, fourth, It is a figure which shows the treasure box information area | region 300 at the time of determining storing in the point storage lottery about the 3rd and 2nd treasure chest. In this case, when the “5” point is stored in the second treasure chest in the opening order, the value of the symbol counter becomes “0”, and therefore the point storage lottery for the first treasure chest in the opening order is not performed.

Also, in FIG. 16 (3), points that may be stored in the treasure chest that is opened last are “5”.
And the treasure box information area 300 when the opening order is determined to be stored in the point storage lottery for the last (seventh), sixth, fifth, third, and second treasure chests. FIG. In this case, the value of the symbol counter before the point storage lottery for the treasure box with the last opening order is “6”, and the value of the symbol counter after the point storage lottery for the first treasure box with the opening order Is “1”. At this time, the value of the symbol counter is not “0” (that is, all of the maximum storage points “30” are not stored), but since the point storage lottery is performed for all the treasure boxes, The process for storing points ends here. However, as a result of performing the point storage lottery for all the treasure boxes, if no points are stored in one treasure box, as a special case, “5” points are set in the last opened treasure box.

  The reference rate lottery table, the treasure chest lottery table, and the treasure chest storage lottery table have lottery tables for the low mode and the high mode, respectively. During the high mode game period in sub), each lottery table for the high mode is used when BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, and BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in other cases In this case, each lottery table for the low mode is used.

  Next, the high mode game period will be described. The high mode game period is a period that continues until the number of games is consumed when the number of games of one or more games is determined by lottery of high mode games in the RT1 operating state (sub). The number of remaining games in the high mode game period is indicated by a high mode game number counter on the flash memory 80. When the BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode game period, the sub CPU 71 turns on the high mode flag so that each lottery table for the high mode during the BB mini game event Do lottery. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 turns on the high mode flag even when BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state (sub).

  In addition, when the high mode game number determined by the high mode game number lottery in the RT1 operation state (sub) is 13 games, the sub CPU 71 causes the player to play the RT1 mini game. However, the sub CPU 71 causes the player to play the RT1 mini game after once adding “13” to the high mode game number counter. In the RT1 mini game, the player predicts the winning / non-winning determined for each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at the start operation, and performs the first stop operation on the stop button 7 that is predicted to be winning. It is a mini game. If the stop button predicted by the player is a win, that is, if the player's prediction is correct, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “13” added to the high mode game number counter before starting the RT1 mini game. At the same time, the number of games determined based on the result of the RT1 mini game is added to the high mode game number counter. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning being determined is different for each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the number of high mode games to be added when the player's prediction is correct differs. Specifically, for the left stop button 7L, if the winning is determined with the probability of “1/1 = (100%)” and the player's prediction is correct, the number of high mode games “10” is Is added. For the middle stop button 7C, the winning is determined with a probability of “1/3”, and when the player's prediction is correct, the high mode game number “30” is added. For the right stop button 7R, the winning is determined with a probability of “1/5”, and if the player's prediction is correct, the high mode game number “50” is added. Therefore, in the RT1 mini game, when the player wants to reliably add the high mode game number, the player performs the first stop operation with the left stop button 7L, thereby adding the high mode game number “10”. Can do. If the player's prediction is not correct, “13” is subtracted from the high mode game number counter.

  Here, the reason why the sub CPU 71 adds “13” to the high mode game number counter before the RT1 mini game is started will be described. For example, if an RT1 mini game is executed without adding any value to the high mode game number counter and a power failure occurs during the RT1 mini game, the RT1 mini game is in the middle of the RT1 mini game. The information indicating that it has been decided to execute will disappear, and the value of the high mode game number counter will remain unchanged from the value before the high mode game number lottery was performed, which is extremely disadvantageous to the player. Become. Therefore, when the sub CPU 71 decides to execute the RT1 mini game, the sub CPU 71 once adds “13” to the high mode game number counter on the flash memory 80, thereby causing a power failure during the RT1 mini game. Even if the event occurs, the RT1 mini game is not executed, but the recovery is made with “13” added to the high mode game number counter, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being significantly disadvantaged. .

  Next, the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The general gaming state effect table is a table used for determining the content of the effect (effect number) in the general gaming state (sub). In the general gaming state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. The sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect based on the random value acquired in advance and the lottery value defined in the general gaming state effect table (hereinafter, the lottery is referred to as “effect content lottery”). The sub CPU 71 determines more detailed effect data based on the effect content determined by the effect content lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the general gaming state effect table, “normal effect”, “壺 effect”, “mermaid appearance effect”, “ “Lighting off”, “Dolphin light off”, “Meteor starfish”, “Ocean current”, “Jewelry”, “Miu swimsuit”, “Hirameki”, “Ilkarulette”, “Battle”, “Sound "Direction" is defined.

  First, when the production content “normal production” is determined, the production is not performed.

  Next, the effect content “壺 effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing 壺. When the sub-CPU 71 determines the content of the production “壺 -production”, the production corresponds to the design (normal, flashy) and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the kite based on the internal winning combination etc. Data is determined, and based on the effect data, BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as internal winning combinations, BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, RB carryover state ("bonus notification"), internal winning Notification of the type of the combination or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost is performed.

  Next, the effect content “mermaid appearance effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a mermaid. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “Mermaid Appearance Production”, production data for displaying an image in which the mermaid appears from the right side or the upper side of the screen based on the internal winning combination, the progress of the game, etc., and the mermaid from the right side. Production data that displays an animated image in which the mermaid moves in a predetermined pattern when displayed, Production data that displays an animated image in which the mermaid plays the instrument when the mermaid is displayed from above, and the mermaid does not play the instrument Determining production data for displaying an animation image. In addition, when the sub CPU 71 determines effect data for displaying an animation image in which a mermaid plays a musical instrument (music is four patterns), the sub CPU 71 determines whether the speaker 21L or 21R matches the movement of the mermaid based on the effect data. Control to output music.

  Next, the effect content “light-off effect” is an effect that turns off the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R shown in FIG. 15 for each stop operation. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “extinguishment production”, based on the internal winning combination and the like, (1) the annular area 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation is performed at the first stop is extinguished. A first light-off pattern, (2) a second light-off pattern that turns off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop and the second stop, (3) A third turn-off pattern for turning off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed at the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop; 4) A fourth light-off pattern that turns off all the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R at the time of the third stop, and (5) a reel 3 on which the first stop operation and the third stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop and the third stop. Turn off the annular region 400 corresponding to Respectively to determine the corresponding effect data to the off pattern of the fifth off pattern. Here, when determining the effect content “light-off effect”, the sub CPU 71 decreases the brightness of the entire liquid crystal screen once based on the detection of the first stop operation, returns it to the original brightness again, and then determines it. Turn off the lights according to the turn-off pattern. For example, if the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “light-off production” by the production content lottery and determines the production data corresponding to the first light-off pattern, the sub CPU 71 determines the entire liquid crystal screen based on the detection of the first stop operation. The brightness of the first reel is lowered and then returned to the original brightness again. Then, based on the determined effect data, the annular region 400L corresponding to the left reel 3L on which the first stop operation is performed is turned off, and the second stop operation and the second stop 3. The annular regions 400C and 400R are not turned off by detecting the stop operation. Note that the sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image of a shark, a mermaid, or a premier character after the annular region 400 is turned off.

  Next, the effect content “dolphin extinguishing effect” is an effect of displaying an image of a dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, 400R for each stop operation. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “Dolphin extinguishing effect”, based on the internal winning combination or the like, (1) a first pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the first stop, and (2) at the first stop. And a second pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the second stop, (3) a third pattern for displaying a dolphin image at the first stop, at the second stop and at the third stop, and (4) all at the third stop. Effect data corresponding to each pattern of the fourth pattern for displaying the image of the dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, 400R is determined.

  Next, the effect content “meteor starfish effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing one or more starfishes. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “Meteor Starfish Effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data corresponding to the number and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the starfish based on the internal winning combination. According to the effect data, BB1, BB2, RB are determined as internal winning combinations, BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, RB carryover state ("bonus notification"), internal winning combination types Notification or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost is performed. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop. The notification at the time of the third stop is performed at any timing when the stop button 7 is pressed or when the stop button 7 is pressed and returned (when the player's finger is released). Is called.

  Next, the effect content “sea current effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the current. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “sea current production”, the color of the current (white, blue, green, red, black) and movement (current stops, Effect data is determined, and an animation image showing an ocean current is displayed by the effect data, thereby notifying an internal winning combination or the like. The sub CPU 71 displays the animation image at any one of the first stop time, the second stop time, and the third stop time. The sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image showing a whale together with the ocean current.

  Next, the effect content “jewel effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image indicating a gem. When the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content “jewel effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data corresponding to the colors of the jewels (white, blue, green, red, black) based on the internal winning combination or the like. Bonus notification etc. are performed by data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “Miu swimsuit effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image indicating the character “Miu” wearing the swimsuit. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “Miu swimsuit production”, the sub-CPU 71 determines the swimsuit color (white, blue, green, red, black) and the background image (daytime background image, evening background) based on the internal winning combination. Production data corresponding to each of the images) is determined, and notification that the BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as internal winning combinations, and that the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, and RB carryover state are made based on the production data (“ Bonus notification ”), notification of the internal winning combination type, or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 performs notification is any of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “inspiration effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a character and a balloon from the character. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “inspiration production”, characters such as “?”, “... ZZ” or “heart mark” in the balloon based on the internal winning combination or the progress of the game. , “Development”, “bulb”, “?”, “Sweat”, “navigation symbol” and the like are determined to correspond to the respective image data, and the liquid crystal display device 5 is supported based on the effect data. Display the image to be displayed. Further, the sub CPU 71 may determine effect data for displaying an image including a plurality of balloons.

  Next, the effect content “Ilcarulette effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image in which the card is rotating in the hula hoop ring. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content “Ilkarulette effect”, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data for displaying the characters or the like indicating “lost” or “BB” when the card stops for each stop. In addition, the sub CPU 71 determines effect data for displaying characters or the like indicating an internal winning combination and the like while the dolphin jumps into the hula hoop ring to stop the rotation of the card at the third stop.

  Next, the effect content “battle effect” is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a scene in which a dolphin and a fox fight. When the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect “battle effect”, the effect data corresponding to the image that the dolphin attacks, the image that the kite attacks, the image that the dolphin or the kite wins, etc., based on the internal winning combination etc. Is determined according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the effect content “sound effect” is an effect that the speakers 21L and 21R output the sound. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content “sound production”, the operation data for the start lever 6 and the operation sound for the start lever 6 are output as normal and the operation data for the start lever 6 based on the internal winning combination and the progress of the game. Production data that outputs different sounds (premier sounds), production data that does not output the operation sound for the stop button 7, production data that silences the BGM at the third stop, production data that outputs a dolphin cry when a medal is paid out To decide.

  Since the method of effect content lottery is lottery based on lottery values, description thereof is omitted. However, when subtracting the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller (or larger) production number. In the present embodiment, when performing the effect content lottery, a random number value in the range of “0 to 32767” is acquired in advance, and the general gaming state effect table includes one internal winning combination ( Alternatively, the lottery value is defined such that the sum of the lottery values defined for the internal winning combination group) is “32768”. Hereinafter, the lottery values of the tables used in the sub-control circuit 70 and for which lottery values are prescribed are prescribed so that the sum of lottery values is “32768” except for some tables. ing.

  Next, the high mode game number lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a high mode game number random determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The high mode game number lottery table is a table used when the high mode game number is determined by lottery in the RT1 operation state (sub). In the high mode game number lottery table, for each internal winning combination, high mode game numbers “0”, “6”, “11”, “13”, “21”, “31”, “41”, “51” A lottery value corresponding to is defined. Also, unlike other lottery tables used in the sub-control circuit 70, the high mode game number lottery table has lottery values such that the total lottery value of the column corresponding to one internal winning combination is “4096”. It is prescribed. According to the high mode game number lottery table of the present embodiment, the high mode game number “13” is determined with a probability of “32/4096” only when the result of the internal lottery is lost. That is, in the RT1 operation state (sub), the RT1 mini game is executed with a probability of “32/4096”.

  Next, the reference rate lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 (1) and (2). FIG. 19 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a low mode reference rate lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the high mode reference rate lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The low-mode reference rate lottery table and the high-mode reference rate lottery table are collectively referred to as a reference rate lottery table.

  The reference rate lottery table is a table used when performing a reference rate lottery for determining the reference rate in each game during the BB mini game event. The low-mode reference rate lottery table is used when the high-mode flag is off, and the high-mode reference rate lottery table is used when the high-mode flag is on. In the reference rate lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the reference rates “5”, “10”, “20”, “30”, “50”, “80”, “100” are defined for each internal winning combination. Has been.

  When the internal winning combination is lost, “5” is always determined as the reference rate in both the low mode reference rate lottery table and the high mode reference rate lottery table. When the internal winning combination is the all-bell combination group, according to the low-mode reference rate lottery table, any of the reference rates “5”, “10”, and “20” is determined. According to the reference rate lottery table, “10”, “20”, or “30” is determined as the reference rate. When the internal winning combination is a watermelon group, according to the low mode reference rate lottery table, one of “30”, “50”, and “80” is determined as the reference rate, and the high mode reference According to the rate lottery table, any one of “30”, “50”, and “80” is determined as the reference rate. When the internal winning combination is the cherry combination group, “5” is always determined as the reference rate in both the low mode reference rate lottery table and the high mode reference rate lottery table. When the internal winning combination is a confirmed combination group, “100” is always determined as the reference rate in both the low mode reference rate lottery table and the high mode reference rate lottery table. When the internal winning combination is the color bell special role group, the reference rates of “10”, “20”, and “30” are used as the reference rate in both the low mode reference rate lottery table and the high mode reference rate lottery table. Either is determined. However, when the internal winning combination is the color bell special role group, the determined reference rate is not added to the reference rate in the reference rate storage area unless the display combination is a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell. Thus, the high mode reference rate lottery table has a higher probability of determining a high reference rate than the low mode reference rate lottery table.

  Next, the treasure box lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 (1) and 20 (2). FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating an example of a low mode treasure chest lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a high mode treasure chest lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The low mode treasure chest lottery table and the high mode treasure chest lottery table are collectively referred to as a treasure chest lottery table.

  The treasure chest lottery table is a table used when performing treasure chest type lottery for determining the treasure chest type in each game during the BB mini game event. The low mode treasure chest lottery table is used when the high mode flag is off, and the high mode treasure chest lottery table is used when the high mode flag is on. In the treasure chest lottery table, for each reference rate determined by the reference rate lottery performed before each treasure chest type lottery in each game in the BB mini game event, the types of treasure chests are “normal”, “silver”, “gold” ”Is specified for each of“ ”. As shown in FIG. 20, in the treasure box lottery table, lottery values are defined such that the higher the reference rate, the higher the probability that “gold” will be determined as the type of treasure chest. In addition, the high mode treasure chest lottery table does not define the lottery value corresponding to the treasure chest type “ordinary”. Therefore, according to the high mode treasure chest lottery table, the treasure chest type must be “silver”. Alternatively, “gold” is determined.

  Next, the point giving lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a point giving lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The point grant lottery table is a table used when performing point grant lottery in the final game of the BB mini game event. In the point grant lottery table, lottery values corresponding to winning or non-winning are defined for each reference rate in the reference rate storage area. As shown in FIG. 21, lottery values are defined in the point giving lottery table so that the higher the reference rate of the reference rate storage area, the higher the probability of winning. In particular, in the point grant lottery table shown in FIG. 21, lottery values are defined so that the reference rate of the reference rate storage area and the probability that the winning is determined are equal or substantially equal. For example, when the reference rate of the reference rate storage area is “50”, the lottery value is defined such that the probability that the winning is determined is “50”%, and the reference rate storage area is referred to When the rate is “100”, the lottery value is defined so that the winning is always determined. In the present embodiment, when the result of the point giving lottery is a win, a navigation point is always given in the mini game navigation point lottery, so the reference rate in the reference rate storage area is the RT1 actuator information. This corresponds to the probability of being notified.

  Next, the navigation point lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mini game navigation point lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a determined combination navigation point lottery table for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The mini game navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 22 is a table used in the mini game navigation point lottery performed when the result of the point grant lottery performed based on the point grant lottery table is a win. In the mini game navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 22, the navigation points “0”, “5”, “6”, “7” are provided for each number of treasure chests determined to be given during the BB mini game event. , “8”, “9”, “10”, “15”, “20”, “25”, “30”, “50”, “75”, “100”, “200”, “250”, “ The lottery values respectively corresponding to “300”, “350”, “400”, and “450” are defined. Regardless of the number of treasure chests, “0” is defined as the lottery value corresponding to the navigation point “0”.
“0” is never determined.

  The confirmed combination navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 23 is a table used in the confirmed combination navigation point lottery performed when the confirmed combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. In the mini game navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 22, the navigation points “0”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “15”, “20” ”,“ 25 ”,“ 30 ”,“ 50 ”,“ 75 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 200 ”,“ 300 ”, respectively. The navigation point determined based on the navigation point lottery table is added to the value of the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73.

  Next, the maximum storage point lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the maximum storage point lottery table for the treasure chest time of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 24 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a treasure chest multi-time maximum storage point lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The maximum storage point lottery table for the treasure chest little hour and the maximum storage point lottery table for the treasure chest multi-time are collectively referred to as the maximum storage point lottery table.

  The maximum storage point lottery table is a table used when determining the maximum storage point in the final game of the BB mini game event. Further, the treasure chest small storage point lottery table shown in FIG. 24 (1) is used when the number of treasure chests determined to be given during the BB mini game event is “1-3”. The treasure chest multi-time maximum storage point lottery table shown in (2) is used when the number of treasure chests determined to be given during the BB mini game event is “4” or more. The maximum storage point lottery table corresponds to “as is”, “10”, “20”, “30”, and “40” as maximum storage points for each navigation point determined by the mini game navigation point lottery. A lottery value is defined. If “as is” is determined as the maximum storage point, the navigation point determined by the mini game navigation point lottery becomes the maximum storage point.

  Next, the final treasure chest storage point lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the final treasure chest storage point lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The final treasure box storage point lottery table is a table used when the final treasure box storage point lottery is performed in the final game of the BB mini game event. In the final treasure box storage point lottery table, “5”, “10”, “20”, “30” are points (final treasure box storage points) that may be stored in the treasure box that is opened last for each maximum storage point. ”And“ 40 ”are respectively determined. However, in the final treasure chest storage point lottery table shown in FIG. 25, when the maximum storage point is “as is”, “0” is always determined as the final treasure chest storage point, and the maximum storage point is “10”, “ In the case of any of “20”, “30”, and “40”, the lottery value is defined so that “5” or “10” is always determined as the final treasure chest storage point. Therefore, in this embodiment, “20”, “30”, and “40” are not determined as the final treasure chest storage points. However, the lottery value may be defined so that “20”, “30”, and “40” are determined as the final treasure chest storage points as long as the navigation points determined by the mini game navigation point lottery are not exceeded.

  Next, the treasure chest storage lottery table of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 (1) and (2). FIG. 26 (1) is a diagram illustrating an example of a low mode treasure chest storage lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a high mode treasure chest storage lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The low mode treasure chest storage lottery table and the high mode treasure chest storage lottery table are collectively referred to as a treasure chest storage lottery table.

  The treasure box storage lottery table is a table used when performing point storage lottery in the final game of the BB mini game event. The low mode treasure chest storage lottery table is used when the high mode flag is off, and the high mode treasure chest storage lottery table is used when the high mode flag is on. In the treasure box storage lottery table, lottery values corresponding to “storage” or “non-storage” are defined for each type of treasure box. As shown in FIG. 26, in the treasure box storage lottery table, lottery values are defined such that the higher the rank of the treasure box type, the higher the probability that storage will be determined. Note that the ranks of treasure chests are “gold”, “silver”, and “normal” in order from the highest. In addition, when the high mode flag is on, a treasure chest whose treasure chest type is “ordinary” is not determined, and therefore, in the treasure chest storage lottery table for the high mode, the lottery value corresponding to the treasure chest type “normal” is determined. Is not specified.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off. The main CPU 31 transmits a setting change command to the sub control circuit 70 when a setting change operation is performed from the setting change switch 200S. The setting change command includes information indicating a setting value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for setting the RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 6S is turned on, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value for determining an internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 identifies a gaming state or the like in the current game based on the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, and the RT2 operating flag. The status information is edited and set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8). Determine the role.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT2 operation processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S8).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S9). The start command includes, for example, information such as game state information and internal winning combination information.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the displayed symbol combination and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S12). . In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed on the active line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area and updates the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S13). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S14). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S14 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a ceiling game number counting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S16).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, or the BB2 operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S18). The process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on in the process of step S17, or when the process of step S18 is completed, it will be described later with reference to FIG. A bonus operation check process is performed (step S19). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S19 as a process in one game (one game), and when the process in step S19 is completed, the process in step S2 is executed to execute the process in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 performs an RB operating process based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 10) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 31 is always in the RB gaming state when it is in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, the main CPU 31 continues to operate in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state even when either the possible game number counter or the possible winning number counter becomes “0” in the previous game and the RB gaming state is ended. If it is, the RB gaming state is set again. When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of medal acceptance / start check processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then permits passage of medals (step S42), and proceeds to the processing of step S45. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not replay has been established in the previous game.

  When determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0” in the process of step S41, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S43) and clears the automatic insertion counter (step S43). S44). The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number.

  When the processing of step S42 or step S44 is completed, the main CPU 31 then determines “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S45).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S46). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “2” (step S47), and proceeds to the processing of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted medals to 2 in the RB gaming state, and sets the maximum number of inserted medals to 3 when not in the RB gaming state.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S46 that the RB operating flag is not ON, when the process of step S47 is finished, the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value in the process of step S55 described later. When it is determined, or when it is determined that the start switch 6S is not turned on in step S56 described later, it is then determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S48). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S49).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S49 that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S53), and proceeds to the process of step S54. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, it then adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter (step S50). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” in the effective line counter (step S51) and transmits a BET command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S52), and proceeds to the processing of step S54. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48, after performing the process of step S52 or the process of step S53, the main CPU 31 checks the BET switches 11S to 13S (step S54). . Specifically, the main CPU 31 specifies the type when the 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S are on, and sets the insertion number counter, credit counter, and insertion number counter. Based on the maximum value, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated to update the insertion number counter. When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48 and any of the BET switches 11S to 13S is turned on, the main CPU 31 sets “5” to the effective line counter. Further, the value of the inserted number counter is updated based on the type of the BET switches 11S to 13S turned on, and a BET command including information indicating the value of the inserted number counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S55). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S48 to step S55 until two medals are bet in the RB gaming state, or until three medals are bet if not in the RB gaming state. . On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S56).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S56 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits the passage of medals (step S57) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 are flowcharts showing an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61). Specifically, when the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 determines the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table and determines “2” as the number of lotteries. When the RB operating flag is off, the general gaming state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “35” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S62).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S63). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “32” (step S64), and proceeds to the process of step S65.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S63 or after the process of step S64 is completed, the main CPU 31 then sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number ( Step S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S66). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 in the process of step S5 as random number data to the random number data storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as random number data (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S67 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area with the subtraction result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process in step S68, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S69). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 determines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S74), and proceeds to the processing of step S75. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that no digit has been set, it subtracts “1” from the winning number (step S70) and subtracts “1” from the lottery number (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S72).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S72, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S73). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S67. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S67 to step S72 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  Next, after completing the process of step S73 or the process of step S74, the main CPU 31 then sets the small role / replay data pointer to “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, It is determined whether it is “8” or “11” (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not any of “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, and “11”, the process proceeds to step S77. Transition to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is any one of “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, “11”, the internal winning combination The address of one storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, “8”, or “11” in the process of step S75. In some cases, it is then determined whether the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, or “10” (step S77). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, or “10”, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, The addresses of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are determined as storage destination addresses (step S79), and the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is any one of “4”, “5”, “6”, “9”, “10”, the internal winning combination 1 storage area and The address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S78), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S76, the process of step S78, or the process of step S79, the main CPU 31 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, and performs the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The hit request flag is acquired based on (Step S80).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area indicated by the storage destination address (step S81).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S82). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86). The internal lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 determines the address of the carryover combination storage area as the storage destination address (step S83) and refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table. The hit request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area indicated by the storage destination address (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86), and ends the internal lottery process. The main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process when this process is completed.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

  The main CPU 31 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S94. On the other hand, when determining that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then changes to the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state (step S92) and changes the number of lotteries to “7”. (Step S93), the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S91 that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether the RT1 operating flag is on (step S94). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table (step S95) and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 30) to the internal lottery for the RT1 operation state. The lottery value and data pointer specified in the table (FIG. 6 (2)) are changed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S96).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S96 that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table (step S97), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 30) to the internal lottery for the RT2 operation state. The lottery values and data pointers specified in the table (FIG. 6 (3)) are changed. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery table change process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S63 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, RT2 operation processing will be described. FIG. 33 is a view showing a flowchart of the RT2 operation process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or RB is included in the internal winning combination (step S101). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, or RB, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operation process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or RB, it determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S102).

  When determining that the RT2 operating flag is on in the process of step S102, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operating process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 sets the RT2 operating flag to ON (step S103), and ends the RT2 operating process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operation process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop switch is not pressed, it executes the process of step S111 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S111 that an effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S112).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks (step S113).

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the symbol check count from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a constituent symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination among symbols within the symbol check count range from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. To do. At this time, when there are a plurality of constituent symbols related to the internal winning combination, a symbol with a high priority is searched. The priorities are defined as follows. First, the first priority is replay, and then the second priority is a bonus combination. The third and higher priorities are related to the payout of medals, and among them, the priority is higher in descending order of the number of medals to be paid out. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbols with the highest priority, any of them may be selected, but a priority when selecting in advance may be defined and selected according to the priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S115). Here, the number of sliding frames is the number of frames from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 7S. ~ The number of sliding frames of any value of “4” is determined. For this purpose, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks in the process of step S113, and searches for the position of the symbol with the highest priority within this range.

  Thus, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols, for example, when a pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is “0”, If the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel so that the symbol related to the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. The symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the symbol at the position of the center line 8c when the pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed is referred to as the “stop start position”, and the stop start position. The stop control for stopping the symbol within the range of the number of sliding symbols from the center line 8c to the center line 8c is referred to as “retraction”. Furthermore, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs the reel control process (step S177) of the interrupt process (see FIG. 38) described later based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding symbols determined as described above. The reel stop control process is stopped. The main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process when the corresponding reel is stopped by the reel control process (step S177) of the interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S117). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid (step S118). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S111. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S111 to step S118 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S12 in FIG.

  The main CPU 31 in the present embodiment displays the red cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”). When a stop operation is detected at a timing that cannot be performed, a so-called chance eye is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, when only the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”), the main CPU 31 can display the peach cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L. When a stop operation is detected at a timing when it is not possible, chances are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The chance chance is a combination of symbols that suggests the possibility of being in the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, or the RB carryover state. The player can have a sense of expectation from the chances of being displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Next, the ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the RT1 game number counter (step S122), and the value of the RT1 game number counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S123).

  When determining that the value of the RT1 game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S123, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT1 game number counter has become “0”, it sets the RT1 operating flag to OFF (step S124). That is, the main CPU 31 shifts from the RT1 operating state to the general gaming state. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a general game state transition command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S125), and ends the ceiling game number counting process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S17 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S131). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S138. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning has been established, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S132).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S132, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when it is determined that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S133). ).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S133 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, it next performs BB end time processing (step S134). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag that is on, and turns off the RB operating flag that is on. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S135), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S132, or the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S133. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S136).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possibility counter subtracted in the process of step S136 is “0” (step S137). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S138.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S101 or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S137, the game “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S138).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible game number counter subtracted in the process of step S138 is “0” (step S139). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S137 or when the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S139, Next, RB end time processing is performed (step S140). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag that is on. When the main CPU 31 performs the RB end process, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S153. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S152). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “450” in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB1, and sets “345” in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB2. . Further, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB operating flag corresponding to the display combination and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S155.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2 in the process of step S151, it next determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S153). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S157. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 performs processing during RB operation (step S154). Specifically, when the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and sets “8” in the possible winning number counter. The main CPU 31 turns on the RB operating flag and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on.

  Next, when the processing of step S152 or step S154 is completed, the main CPU 31 then clears the carryover combination storing area (step S155) and transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S156). The bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB in the process of step S153, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S157). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S159. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S158) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay in the process of step S157, it determines whether the display combination is a special combination (step S159). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a special combination (red), a special combination (blue), or a special combination (black). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S161. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not a special combination, the main CPU 31 refers to the end eye determination table (see FIG. 13) and determines whether or not the end eye is displayed (step S160).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S160 that the end point is not displayed, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end eye is displayed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S161.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination in the process of step S159, or determines that the end eye is displayed in the process of step S160, it determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state. (Step S161). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether any operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is the general game state, it sets the RT1 operating flag to ON (step S162) and sets “1200” to the RT1 game number counter (step S163). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits an RT1 operation time command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S164). Thereby, as described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like performs an effect indicating that the RT1 operation state is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag to ON (step S165), sets “4475” to the lock counter (step S166), and ends the bonus operation check process. The value of the lock counter is decremented by 1 in an interrupt process (executed every 1.1173 milliseconds) controlled by the main CPU, which will be described later with reference to FIG. For about 5 seconds, the insertion of medals and the operations on the BET buttons 11, 12, 13 become invalid, and the next game cannot be started.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S171). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S172). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks signals from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock flag is on (step S173). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when determining that the lock flag is on, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the lock counter (step S174), and determines whether or not the value of the lock counter has become “0”. (Step S175).

  When determining that the value of the lock counter has become “0” in the process of step S175, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag to OFF (step S176), and proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the lock counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S172.

  When determining that the lock flag is not ON in the process of step S173 or after performing the process of step S176, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S177). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 34), the main CPU 31 indicates the stop control position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S178). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp driving circuit 45. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S171 and restores the register (step S179). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Since the sub control circuit 70 manages various state information separately from the main control circuit 60, in order to distinguish between the various state information in the main control circuit 60 and the various state information in the sub control circuit 70, Various state information in the sub-control circuit 70 is described with “(sub)” attached.

  First, with reference to FIG. 39, the main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S201).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts type information from the received command (step S202).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S201. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (step S204). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S204, and an effect registration described later is performed. Game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 40).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S213), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S214). ).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data when it is determined in the process of step S212 that there is no message in the message queue, or after the effect content determination process of step S214 (step S215). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Are stored in one frame buffer area provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area every predetermined period (1/30 second). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and then displays the next image to be displayed. Write data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data (step S216). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers LED / sound data on the basis of the effect data set in the effect content determination process, turns on the LED 101 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90, and the speaker 21L. , 21R is caused to output sound. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a start command has not been received in the process of step S221, it then determines whether a reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S225). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in step S225 that the display command has not been received, it then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S227). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data according to the bonus type (step S228), and also stores the game / game held in the sub control circuit 70 according to the bonus type. The operating state information (sub) is changed to the BB operating state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub) (step S229), and the effect content determination process is terminated.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S227, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a general gaming state transition command has been received (step S230). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the general game state transition command has been received, the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general game state (sub) (step S234). The effect content determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the general gaming state transition command, it then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S231).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S231, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S235. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for bonus end (step S232), and then sets the high mode flag to off (step S233) and the sub-control circuit. The game / operation state information (sub) held at 70 is changed to the general game state (sub) (step S234), and the effect content determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S231, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not an RT1 operation time command has been received (step S235). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command is not received, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data corresponding to the received command (step S238), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the end of the general gaming state (step S236) and the game / operation state information (sub ) Is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S237), and the effect content determination process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 40).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S251). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it performs a general gaming state effect table selection process described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S261), and proceeds to the process of step S262. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the BB operating state (sub) (step S252).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the state is the BB operating state (sub) in the process of step S252, the sub CPU 71 performs a BB operating state effect table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S260), and proceeds to the process of step S262. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the BB operation state (sub), it is then determined whether or not it is the RB gaming state (sub) (step S253).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the state is the RB gaming state (sub) in the process of step S253, the sub CPU 71 selects an RB gaming state effect table (not shown) (step S259), and proceeds to the process of step S262. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the RB gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S254). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT2 operating state (sub), it selects an RT2 operating state effect table (not shown) (step S255), and proceeds to the processing of step S262. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the RT2 operating state (sub), it selects the RT1 operating state effect table (not shown) (step S256), and then whether or not the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Is determined (step S257).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination in the process of step S257, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S262. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 then changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT2 operation state (sub) (step S238). ), The process proceeds to step S262.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs the process of step S255, step S258, step S259, step S260 or step S261, or when determining that the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination in the process of step S257. Then, a ceiling game number counter update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46, is performed (step S262).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a high mode game number subtraction process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S263).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs RT1 mini game execution determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S264).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing during the BB operation state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S265).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not effect data is set (step S266). At this time, when determining that the effect data is set, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the effect data is not set, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the effect content has been determined (step S267).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the content of the effect has been determined in the process of step S267, the effect data is set based on the content of the effect (step S269), and the effect lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect content has not been determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the effect table selected in the process of step S255, step S256, step S259, step S260 or step S261 (step S268) After the production data is set based on the production content (step S269), the production lottery process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 40) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 41).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the general gaming state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the general gaming state effect table selection processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the single color bell combination group (red single bell combination group, blue single bell combination group or black single bell combination group) (step S271). . At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the single color bell combination group, the process proceeds to step S278. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the single color bell combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S272).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the navigation point stored in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more (step S273). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S274).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is “1” or more (step S275). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when determining that the display point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the display point storage area (step S276).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, and determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more in the process of step S273, the display point is “1” in the process of step S275. When it is determined that it is not the above, or after performing the process of step S276, then the contents of the production according to the red single bell role group, blue single bell role group or black single bell role group determined as the internal winning combination Is determined (step S277), and the general gaming state effect table selection processing is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines the content of the effect for notifying the single color bell information in the process of step S277. Thereby, the sub CPU 71 increases the brightness of only the red bell navigation area 411 when, for example, the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination in the process of step S268 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42). Set production data. Thereby, the player can recognize that the red single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, and referring to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, or the red bell 3 can be established by performing a stop operation so as to stop display. The same applies when the blue single bell combination group or the black single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S271 that the internal winning combination is not any of the single color bell group, then the internal winning combination is the color bell special role group (red bell special role group, blue bell special role group). It is discriminated whether it is either a role group or a black bell special role group (step S278). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 selects the general gaming state effect table (step S285), and ends the general gaming state effect table selection process. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S279).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S279, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S284. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the navigation point stored in the navigation point storage area is “1” or more (step S280). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 selects the general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) (step S285), and ends the general gaming state effect table selection processing. Let On the other hand, when determining that the navigation point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S281), and then the display point of the display point storage area is It is determined whether or not “1” or more (step S282).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not “1” or more in the process of step S282, the process proceeds to the process of step S284. On the other hand, when determining that the display point is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts “1” from the value of the display point storage area (step S283), and proceeds to the processing of step S284.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is ON in the process of step S279, determines that the display point is not “1” or more in the process of step S282, or after performing the process of step S283, Next, the effect content is determined according to the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group determined as the internal winning combination (step S284), and the general gaming state effect table selection process is terminated. . Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines the contents of the effect for notifying the RT1 operation information in the process of step S284. Thereby, in the process of step S268 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42), for example, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 displays the red bell navigation area 411, the special role (blue ) Set effect data for increasing the brightness of the navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416. Thereby, the player can recognize that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, and referring to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position “03”) is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. By performing a stop operation so as to stop display, red bell 1, red bell 2 or red bell 3 can be established, and establishment of a special combination (blue) or special combination (black) can be avoided. . The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the general gaming state effect table selection process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S262 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the BB operation state effect table selection process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the BB operation state effect table selection process performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB mini game operating flag is on (step S291). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S305. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the high mode flag is on (step S292).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in step S292 that the high mode flag is on, the sub CPU 71 selects the high mode reference rate lottery table shown in FIG. 19 (2) (step S293), while the high mode flag is When it is determined that it is not ON, the low mode reference rate lottery table shown in FIG. 19A is selected (step S294), and the process proceeds to step S295.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines a reference rate based on the reference rate lottery table and the internal winning combination selected in the process of step S293 or step S294 (step S295). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups (step S296). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, the process proceeds to step S298. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 adds the reference rate determined in the process of step S295 to the reference rate of the reference rate storage area (step S297). The process proceeds to S298.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the high mode flag is on (step S298). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the high mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 selects the high mode treasure box lottery table shown in FIG. 20 (2) (step S301), and proceeds to the processing of step S302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the high mode flag is not ON, it is then determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a watermelon (step S299).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is watermelon in the process of step S299, the sub CPU 71 selects the high mode treasure box lottery table shown in FIG. 20 (2) (step S301), and proceeds to the process of step S302. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not a watermelon, the sub CPU 71 selects the low mode treasure box lottery table shown in FIG. 20A (step S300), and proceeds to the processing of step S302.

  After completing the process of step S300 or step S301, the sub CPU 71 then selects a treasure box based on the reference rate determined in the process of step S295 and the treasure box lottery table selected in the process of step S300 or step S301. The type is determined (step S302). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines any of a normal treasure chest, a silver treasure chest, and a gold treasure chest as a treasure chest type. Note that when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 determines a reference rate of at least “30” or higher, and therefore determines a treasure chest of a type other than “normal”. The type of treasure chest is determined by the treasure chest lottery table.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups (step S303). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups, the process proceeds to step S305. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the value of the treasure chest type counter and treasure chest counter corresponding to the treasure chest type determined in the process of step S302 is set to “1”. Add (step S304). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the value of the treasure chest counter and, when determining the normal treasure chest, adds “1” to the value of the treasure chest (ordinary) counter, Is determined, “1” is added to the value of the treasure chest (silver) counter, and “1” is added to the value of the treasure chest (gold) counter when the gold treasure chest is determined. After completing the process of step S304, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S305.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is not on in the process of step S291, determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special role groups in the process of step S303, or After finishing the process of step S304, next, the effect data setting process mentioned later using FIG. 45 is performed (step S305), and the effect table selection process for BB operation state is complete | finished.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect table selection process for the BB operation state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S262 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the effect data setting process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect data setting processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more (step S311). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for mini game preparation (step S312), and ends the effect data setting process. . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the BB mini game operating flag is on (step S313).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S313 that the BB mini game operating flag is on, the sub CPU 71 responds to the type of treasure box determined in the process of step S302 of the BB operating state effect table selection process (see FIG. 44). Then, the effect data for the mini game is set (step S314), and the effect data setting process is ended. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game in-operation flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the BB mini game end preparation flag is on (step S315).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S315 that the BB mini game end preparation flag is on, the sub CPU 71 responds to the type of treasure box determined in the process of step S302 of the BB operation state effect table selection process (see FIG. 44). Then, effect data for the mini game is set (step S316), and the effect data setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the BB mini game end preparation flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the BB mini game end flag is on (step S317).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is not on in the process of step S317, the sub CPU 71 sets the corresponding effect data (step S319) and ends the effect data setting process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB mini game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for opening the designated treasure chest (step S318). The sub CPU 71 opens in subsequent processing in the previous game (for example, processing in step S406 of display command reception processing (see FIG. 51), processing in step S486 of treasure chest point setting processing 2 (see FIG. 55)). Specifies the treasure chest that is the target of. The sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the information stored in the treasure box type information area corresponding to the treasure box designated in the previous game and the storage point information area in the process of step S318. For example, when the first treasure chest in the treasure chest information area shown in FIG. 16 (2) is designated, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for opening an ordinary treasure chest and displaying an empty image. . Sub CPU71 complete | finishes an effect data setting process, after finishing the process of step S318.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the effect data setting process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S262 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42) via the BB operation state effect table selection process (see FIG. 44).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the ceiling game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S331). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), the process proceeds to step S335. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 adds “1” to the value of the ceiling game number counter (step S332).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1200” or more (step S333). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1200” or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S335. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is “1200” or more, the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling flag to ON (step S334), and proceeds to the processing of step S335.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S331, the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not “1200” or more in the process of step S333, or the process of step S334 After the process is completed, it is then determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a confirmed combination (step S335). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not the fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is the fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the determined combination navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 23 (step S336), and stores the lottery result in the navigation point storage area. Addition is performed (step S337). Sub CPU71 complete | finishes a ceiling game number counter update process, after complete | finishing this process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter update process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S263 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the high mode game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the high mode game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S341). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S344. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it is next determined whether or not it is a BB winning game, that is, whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the current game. A determination is made (step S342).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the BB winning game in the process of step S342, the high mode game number subtraction process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the game is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag to ON (step S343), and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S341 that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S344). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), the high mode game number subtraction process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is “1” or more (step S345).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the high mode game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S345, the sub mode 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the high mode game number counter is “1” or more, it then determines whether or not the game is a BB win game (step S346).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is a BB win game in the process of step S346, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag to ON (step S347) and ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when determining that the game is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S348), and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

  When the sub CPU 71 completes the high mode game number subtraction process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S264 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, the RT1 mini game execution determination process performed by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a view showing a flowchart of the RT1 mini game execution determination process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S351). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operation state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), it next determines the high mode game number by lottery based on the high mode game number lottery table and the internal winning combination shown in FIG. S352).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high mode games determined in the process of step S352 is “1” or more (step S353). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high mode games is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined high mode game number is “1” or more, the sub CPU 71 adds the determined high mode game number to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S354).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high mode games determined in the process of step S352 is “13” (step S355). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is not “13”, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high mode games is “13”, the sub CPU 71 sets the RT1 mini game operating flag to ON (step S356).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery for the left stop button 7L, that is, a lottery for winning with a probability of “1/1 = (100%)”, and the lottery result is the winning / non-winning information related to the left stop button 7L. Is stored in the SDRAM 73 (step S357).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery for the middle stop button 7C, that is, a lottery to win with a probability of “1/3”, and stores the lottery result on the SDRAM 73 as the winning / non-winning information related to the middle stop button 7C. (Step S358).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery for the right stop button 7R, that is, a lottery for winning with a probability of “1/5”, and stores the lottery result on the SDRAM 73 as the winning / non-winning information for the right stop button 7R. (Step S359). When the sub CPU 71 completes this process, it terminates the RT1 mini game execution determination process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini game execution determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S265 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, processing during the BB operation state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing during the BB operation state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S361). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), the sub-CPU 71 ends the processing during the BB operating state. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more (step S362).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S362, the process proceeds to the process of step S369. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” or more, it then determines whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1” (step 1). S363).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “1” in the process of step S363, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S365. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is “1”, the sub CPU 71 sets an initial value “0” in the reference rate storage area (step S364), and proceeds to the process of step S365. .

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “1” in the process of step S363, or after the process of step S364 is completed, the sub CPU 71 determines from the value of the mini game preparation game number counter “ 1 ”is subtracted (step S365), and then it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter has become“ 0 ”(step S366). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter has become “0”, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini game operating flag to ON (step S367) and sets the BB mini game game number counter to “ 9 "is set (step S368), and the process during the BB operation state is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” in the process of step S362, it next determines whether or not the BB mini game operating flag is ON ( Step S369). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB operating state process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the BB mini game game number counter (step S370), and then the BB mini game game number counter It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (step S371).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S371, the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini game operating flag to OFF (step S372) and turns on the BB mini game end preparation flag. (Step S373) and the process during the BB operation state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S266 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 42).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the stop command reception process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of stop command reception processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 mini game operating flag is on (step S381). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is not on, the effect data is set based on the type of the reel that has been stopped (step S399), and the stop command reception process ends. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini game operating flag is on, it then determines whether or not it is the first stop time (step S382). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first stop time based on the information indicating whether the first stop time, the second stop time, or the third stop time included in the stop command. Determine.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S382 that it is not the first stop time, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S397. On the other hand, when determining that the time is the first stop, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the left reel 3L is stopped (step S383).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel 3L is not stopped in the process of step S383, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S388. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel 3L has stopped, the winning / non-winning information for the left stop button 3L stored in step S357 of the RT1 mini game execution determination process (see FIG. 48) is then stored. A check is made (step S384).

  Next, as a result of checking the winning / non-winning information for the left stop button 3L in the process of step S384, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a winning (step S384). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is a win, it adds “10” to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S386) and subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter ( The process proceeds to step S387) and step S397. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, it subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S387), and proceeds to the process of step S397.

  On the other hand, when determining that the left reel 3L is not stopped in the process of step S383, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the middle reel 3C is stopped (step S388). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the middle reel 3C is not stopped, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S393. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the middle reel 3C has stopped, then, the sub CPU 71 stores the winning / non-winning information for the middle stop button 3C stored in step S358 in the RT1 mini game execution determination process (see FIG. 48). A check is made (step S389).

  Next, as a result of checking the winning / non-winning information for the middle stop button 3C in the process of step S389, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a winning (step S390). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is a win, it adds “30” to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S391) and subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter ( The process proceeds to step S392) and step S397. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, it subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S392), and proceeds to the process of step S397.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the middle reel 3C is not stopped in the process of step S388, the right stop button 3R stored in the process of step S359 of the RT1 mini game execution determination process (see FIG. 48) is then performed. The winning / non-winning information is checked (step S393).

  Next, as a result of checking the winning / non-winning information for the right stop button 3R in the process of step S393, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a winning (step S394). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is a win, it adds “50” to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S395) and subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter ( The process proceeds to step S396) and step S397. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, it subtracts “13” from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S396), and proceeds to the process of step S397.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop in the process of step S382, after finishing the process of step S387, step S392 or step S395, the sub CPU 71 then determines the type of the stopped reel and the result of the RT1 mini game. Production data is set based on this (step S397).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the RT1 mini game operating flag to OFF (step S398), and ends the stop command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the stop command reception process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 40) through the effect content determination process (see FIG. 41).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a display command reception process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S401). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), the process proceeds to step S407. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 71 is in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 performs a BB mini game determination process described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S402), and then the BB mini game end flag is on. It is discriminate | determined (step S403).

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is not on in step S403, then the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S413), and ends the display command receiving process. The sub CPU 71 refers to the processing in step S297 of the BB operation state effect table selection processing (see FIG. 44) in step S413 or the processing of step S424 in the BB mini game determination processing described later with reference to FIG. If you add the rate, set the effect data to display the image that the dolphins bring back the treasure chest, and if you do not add the reference rate, display the image that the dolphins fail to bring back the treasure chest Set the production data. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not points are stored in the treasure chest (step S404). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not storage point information other than “0” is stored in the storage point information area corresponding to the designated treasure chest.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S404 that no points are stored in the treasure box, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S406. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the points are stored in the treasure box, the sub CPU 71 adds the stored points to the value of the display point storage area (step S405), and proceeds to the processing of step S406.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that no points are stored in the treasure chest in the process of step S404, or after completing the process of step S405, the sub CPU 71 then designates the next treasure chest (step S406) and the display role. The effect data is set based on the above (step S413), and the display command receiving process is terminated. In step S413, the sub CPU 71 sets effect data for updating the navigation point display area 420 when the value of the display point storage area is added in the process of step S405.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S401, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S407). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the sub CPU 71 sets “4” to the mini game preparation game number counter (step S408), and then sets the effect data based on the display combination, etc. (Step S413), the display command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the display combination is any special combination (special combination (red), special combination (blue), special combination (black)). Whether or not (step S409).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination in the process of step S409, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S411. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not any special combination, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the end eye is displayed (step S410). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the end eye is not displayed, then the sub CPU 71 sets effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S413), and ends the display command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the end eye is displayed, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S411.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination in the process of step S409, or determines that the end point is displayed in the process of step S410, then, in the general gaming state (sub). It is determined whether or not there is (step S411). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is not the general game state (sub), the effect data is set based on the display combination or the like (step S413), and the display command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game state is the general game state (sub), the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S412). The effect data is set based on the display combination or the like (step S413), and the display command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub-CPU 71 ends the display command reception process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 40) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 41).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the determination process for the BB mini game by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the determination process for the BB mini game by the sub CPU 71 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB mini game operating flag is on (step S421). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S426. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game operating flag is on, it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups (step S422).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups in the process of step S422, the sub CPU 71 ends the determination process for the BB mini game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, it then determines whether the display combination is any of a red bell, a blue bell, and a black bell ( Step S423).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any of the red bell, blue bell, and black bell in the process of step S423, the sub CPU 71 ends the determination process for the BB mini game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any of red bell, blue bell, and black bell, the reference rate determined in the process of step S295 of the BB operation state effect table selection process (see FIG. 44). Is added to the reference rate of the reference rate storage area (step S424), and the treasure chest type counter and treasure chest counter corresponding to the treasure chest type determined in step S302 of the BB operating state effect table selection processing (see FIG. 44). “1” is added to the value (step S425), and the determination process for the BB mini game is ended.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S421 that the BB mini game operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the BB mini game end preparation flag is on (step S426). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end preparation flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini game end preparation flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 performs point giving lottery based on the point giving lottery table shown in FIG. 21 and the reference rate storage area reference rate (step S427).

  The sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the point giving lottery in the process of step S427 is a win (step S428). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is not winning, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S431. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is winning, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the mini game navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 22 (step S429), and stores the lottery result as a navigation point. Addition to the area (step S430).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is not a win in the process of step S428, or after the process of step S430 is completed, the sub CPU 71 performs a treasure box point setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. (Step S431).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 clears the reference rate storage area (step S432) and sets the high mode flag to OFF (step S433).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini game end preparation flag to OFF (step S434) and sets the BB mini game end flag to ON (step S435). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the BB mini game determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the determination process for the BB mini game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S403 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 51).

  Next, a treasure chest point setting process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a flowchart of treasure chest point setting processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the treasure box counter is “0” (step S441). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure box counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S448. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure box counter is “0”, it then determines whether or not the end time is displayed one or more times during the BB mini game event (step S442).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S442 that one or more finishes have been displayed during the BB mini game event, it sets penalty effect data (step S443) and ends the treasure box point setting process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the end point is not displayed at least once during the BB mini game event, that is, in any game during the BB mini game event, any of the color bell specials If the combination is determined and the display combination is any color bell, then lottery is performed based on the mini game navigation point lottery table shown in FIG. 22 (step S444). It adds to the navigation point storage area (step S445).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 adds “10” to the value of the display point storage area (step S446), sets effect data for 0 treasure chest (step S447), and ends the treasure chest point setting process. Note that the effect data for 0 treasure chest is effect data for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image in which a mermaid throws a kite.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure chest counter is not “0” in the process of step S441, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the treasure chest counter is “9” (step S448). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure box counter is not “9”, specifically, when the value of the gem counter is “1” to “8”, then FIG. The jewelry point setting process 2 mentioned later using FIG. 55 is performed, and a treasure box point setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure chest counter is “9”, it rewrites all types of treasure chests to “platinum” (step S449).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 designates the treasure chest acquired last (step S450).

  Next, after the processing of step S450 is completed, or when the sub CPU 71 determines that “50” is not stored in the treasure box designated in the processing of the subsequent step S456, the sub CPU 71 then executes step S450 or the subsequent step. It is determined by lottery whether or not points are stored in the treasure chest designated in the process of S455 (step S451). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 extracts a random number value, and determines “accommodated” / “non-accommodated” with a probability of “½ (= 50%)” based on the random value.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not “storing” is determined in the process of step S451 (step S452). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 has not determined “storing”, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S455. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines “storing”, the sub CPU 71 stores “50” in the treasure box designated in step S450 or step S455 (step S453).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not all the navigation points determined in the process of step S429 of the BB mini game determination process (see FIG. 52) have been stored in the treasure box (step S454). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that all the points have been stored in the treasure box, the treasure box point setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that all the points are not stored in the treasure box, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S455.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 does not determine “storage” in the process of step S452, determines that all points are not stored in the treasure box in the process of step S454, or the process of the subsequent step S456. When it is determined that “50” is stored in the treasure box designated in step S4, the next treasure box is designated (step S455).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not “50” is stored in the designated treasure chest (step S456). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that “50” is stored in the designated treasure box, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S455. That is, the sub CPU 71 repeats the processes of step S455 and step S456 until a treasure box in which points are not stored is designated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that “50” is not stored in the designated treasure chest, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S451.

  When the sub CPU 71 finishes the treasure chest point setting process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S431 of the BB mini game determination process (see FIG. 83).

  Next, the treasure chest point setting process 2 by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. 54 and 55 are flowcharts showing the treasure chest point setting process 2 by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 edits the treasure chest information area based on the treasure chest counter and the treasure chest type counter (step S461). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), the treasure chest information area 300 is secured on the RAM 33 based on the treasure chest counter, and “normal”, Set "Silver" and "Gold".

  Next, the sub CPU 71 stores an initial value “0” in each treasure box (step S462). Specifically, “0” is set in each treasure box type information area.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the point giving lottery performed in the process of step S427 of the BB mini game determination process (see FIG. 52) is a win (step S463). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is not winning, the sub-CPU 71 designates the first treasure chest in the opening order (step S486), and ends the treasure chest point setting process 2. The sub CPU 71 designates the treasure box whose opening order is the first in the process of step S486, thereby performing the process of step S318 of the effect data setting process (see FIG. 45) executed based on the detection of the start operation in the next game. The production data for opening the first treasure chest will be set. Thereby, an image for opening the first treasure chest is displayed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point giving lottery is not winning, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the treasure box counter is “4” or more (step S464).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure chest counter is “4” or more in the process of step S464, it determines the maximum storage point based on the treasure chest multi-time maximum storage point lottery table shown in FIG. (Step S465), the process proceeds to Step S467. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the treasure chest counter is not “4” or more, the sub CPU 71 determines the maximum storage point based on the treasure chest time maximum storage point lottery table shown in FIG. S466), the process proceeds to step S467.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 sets a value obtained by dividing the maximum storage point determined in the process of step S465 or step S466 by “5” in the symbol counter (step S467).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines a final treasure box storage point based on the final treasure box storage point lottery table shown in FIG. 25 (step S468).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the final treasure chest storage point determined in the process of step S468 is “5” (step S469). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the final treasure chest storage point is “5”, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S471. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the final treasure chest storage point is not “5”, the sub CPU 71 subtracts the value of the symbol counter according to the final treasure chest storage point (step S472), and proceeds to the processing of step S471. In the process of step S472, for example, when the final treasure chest storage point is “10”, the sub CPU 71 subtracts “1” from the value of the symbol counter. In addition, according to the final treasure chest storage point lottery table shown in FIG. 25, a final treasure chest storage point other than “5” or “10” is not determined. When “20” is determined as the final treasure box storage point, “3” is determined, “5” is determined when “30” is determined, and “7” is determined when “40” is determined. Subtract from the counter value.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 designates the treasure box whose opening order is last (step S471).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the high mode flag is on (step S472). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the high mode flag is on, the sub CPU 71 determines “storage” / “non-storage” based on the high mode treasure chest storage lottery table shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S473) and step S475. On the other hand, when determining that the high mode flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 determines “storage” / “non-storage” based on the low mode treasure chest storage lottery table shown in FIG. S474), the process proceeds to step S475.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not “storing” has been determined in the processing of step S473 or step S474 (step S475). If “non-storing” has been determined, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to processing of step S481. To do. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines “storing”, then it subtracts “1” from the value of the symbol counter (step S476).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the designated treasure chest is the last treasure chest in the opening order (step S477). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the designated treasure chest is not the last treasure chest in the opening order, “5” is stored in the designated treasure chest (step S480), and the process proceeds to step S481. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the designated treasure chest is the last treasure chest in the opening order, the sub CPU 71 then discriminates whether or not the final treasure chest storage point determined in the process of step S468 is “5” (step). S478).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the final treasure box storage point is “5” in the process of step S478, the sub CPU 71 stores “5” in the designated treasure box (step S480), and proceeds to the process of step S481. On the other hand, when determining that the final treasure chest storage point is not “5”, the sub CPU 71 stores the final treasure chest storage point (in this embodiment, “10” point) in the designated treasure chest (step S479), and step S481. Move on to processing. By the processing in step S479, points other than “5” (in the present embodiment, “10”) are stored in the treasure box whose opening order is last.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines “non-storage” in the process of step S475, after the process of step 479 or step S480 is completed, the sub CPU 71 designates the next treasure box (step S481).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the symbol counter is “0” (step S482). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the symbol counter is “0”, that is, determines that all the points corresponding to the maximum storage points have been stored in the treasure chest, the sub-CPU 71 designates the first treasure chest in the opening order. (Step S486), the treasure chest point setting process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the symbol counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not all treasure chests have been designated (step S483).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that all the treasure chests are not designated in the process of step S483, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S472. That is, the sub CPU 71 repeats the processing from step S472 to step S481 until points corresponding to the maximum storage points are stored in the treasure chest or all treasure chests are designated. On the other hand, when determining that all the treasure chests have been designated, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the symbol counter remains the initial value (step S484). That is, it is determined whether or not points are stored in at least one treasure chest.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the symbol counter is not the initial value in the process of step S484, the sub CPU 71 designates the treasure box whose opening order is the first (step S486), and ends the treasure box point setting process 2. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the symbol counter remains the initial value, the sub CPU 71 stores “5” in the last treasure chest in the opening order (step S485), and then designates the first treasure chest in the opening order. In step S486, the treasure box point setting process 2 is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 71 ends the treasure chest point setting process 2, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S432 of the determination process for the BB mini game (see FIG. 83) through the treasure chest point setting process (see FIG. 53). In the treasure box point setting process and the treasure box point setting process 2, the fact that the sub CPU 71 stores points in the treasure box specifically sets a value in the storage point information area of the corresponding treasure box information area 300. It is.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU 31 starts the general gaming state when the end condition of the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state is satisfied, and ends based on the establishment of the special combination. The sub CPU 71 determines a navigation point by means of a mini game navigation point lottery and stores it in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73. The navigation point storage area has a navigation point of “1” or more and is in a general gaming state. When the color bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, an image related to the RT1 operation combination information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and “1” is subtracted from the navigation point in the navigation point storage area. Further, the sub CPU 71 determines the maximum storage point below the navigation point determined by the mini game navigation point lottery by lottery by the maximum storage point lottery table, and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the opening event. Note that the sub CPU 71 determines the number of games for which an opening event is to be performed based on the number of treasure chests counted using a treasure chest counter.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the navigation point stored in the navigation point storage area may remain even when the navigation point notified by the opening event is exhausted and approaches “0”. By giving the player a sense of expectation, it is possible to reduce a decrease in interest in the game.

  The gaming machine 1 stores a treasure box storage lottery table in the control ROM 72, and the sub CPU 71 performs point storage lottery for each added treasure box based on the treasure box storage lottery table. Further, the sub CPU 71 displays the maximum storage point on the liquid crystal display device 5 by opening the treasure box storing the points in the opening event.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since whether or not the points are stored in the treasure chest opened for each game during the opening event is different, the player digests the game during the opening event while maintaining the expectation. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 defines lottery values so that the probability of determining that the treasure box storage lottery table is to be stored for each type of treasure box (ordinary, silver, gold) is different. For each treasure chest to be opened, point storage lottery is performed based on the treasure chest type and the treasure chest storage lottery table.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, each treasure box that is opened during the opening event has a different probability of being stored in the point storage lottery depending on the type of the treasure box. The game during the event can be digested and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1, the sub CPU 71 determines the type of the treasure box by the treasure box type lottery, and performs the point storage lottery based on the determined treasure box type and the treasure box storage lottery table.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since it is determined by the treasure box type lottery whether the point storage lottery is to be performed based on the lottery value corresponding to which treasure box type in the treasure box storage lottery table, there is a change in the point storage lottery. In addition, the player can be interested in the treasure box type lottery.

  Furthermore, when the sub CPU 71 determines to store points for a plurality of treasure chests, the gaming machine 1 divides the maximum storage points and stores them in each treasure chest.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, each time the treasure box storing the points is opened in the opening event, the player confirms a part of the maximum storage points and increases the confirmed points. You can feel joy and improve your interest in games.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1, the sub CPU 71 performs the point storage lottery based on the lottery value corresponding to the treasure chest type with a high probability that the points in the treasure chest storage lottery table are stored in the opening event as the game to be performed later. . That is, in the opening event, the sub CPU 71 opens the treasure chests in order from the treasure chest with a low probability of storing points (in the order of ordinary treasure chest, silver treasure chest, gold treasure chest).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since the probability of points being stored in the treasure box is higher in the opening event, the player's expectation can be improved as the opening event progresses. .

  Various information stored in the SDRAM 73 may be stored in the flash memory 80. For example, a navigation point storage area may be provided on the flash memory 80. Thereby, even if the supply of the drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the various information can be kept. Further, instead of the flash memory 80, FeRAM or MRAM, which is a nonvolatile memory similar to the flash memory 80, may be used.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... Main control circuit 70 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting unit;
Random number generating means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detection means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination lottery tables in which winning probability information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means and the winning combination lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, by stopping the rotation of the reel, a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area are displayed. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
A display combination determination unit that determines whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols related to a combination is displayed in the symbol display area when variation of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the stop control unit;
Profit granting means for granting profit according to the combination determined to be established by the display combination determining unit;
Advantageous state control means for starting an advantageous state in which an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning combination lottery table which is relatively advantageous to the player according to a predetermined condition and ending based on the establishment of the advantageous state ending combination ,
Mode switching means for switching the current mode between a low mode and a high mode according to a predetermined condition;
First notification number determination means for determining a notification number of notifications of the end combination information indicating that the advantageous state end combination is determined as an internal winning combination when the advantageous state end combination is determined as an internal winning combination;
Notification number information storage means for storing notification number information indicating the number of notifications determined by the first notification number determination means;
Notification informing the end combination information when the number of notifications indicated by the notification count information is “1” or more and the advantageous state ending combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the advantageous state Means,
Subtracting means for subtracting "1" from the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information when the end combination information is notified by the notification means;
Second notification number determination means for determining a notification number that is smaller than or equal to the predetermined notification number determined by the first notification number determination means;
Notification period determining means for determining the number of games for performing the notification count notification period for notifying the notification count determined by the second notification count determining means;
A notification frequency notification means for notifying the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means during the notification frequency notification period implemented over the number of games determined by the notification period determination means;
For each game in the notification frequency notification period, a plurality of different notification availability probability information related to the notification availability lottery for determining whether to notify the notification frequency determined by the second notification frequency determination means during the game. Notification probability information storage means for storing,
Notification availability determination means for performing the notification availability lottery based on any notification availability probability information stored as notification availability probability information corresponding to the current mode in the notification availability probability information storage means;
With
The notification availability probability information storage means stores the notification availability probability information for the low mode and the notification availability probability information for the high mode,
The notification availability determination means performs the notification availability lottery based on any notification availability probability information corresponding to the mode switched by the mode switching means,
In the game in which the notification frequency determination means determines that the notification frequency determination means determines the notification count determined by the second notification count determination means, the notification count notification means determines the notification count determined by the second notification count determination means. A gaming machine characterized by notification.

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