JP5227509B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a player is provided with a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. The player detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) on the condition that a display window is displayed so as to be visible, and a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as “medal”) is inserted. A start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of the reels and an operation corresponding to a plurality of stop buttons provided for the plurality of reels (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) are detected, and the corresponding reels are rotated. A stop switch for outputting a signal requesting to stop the operation, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and transmitting respective driving forces to each reel, the start switch and the stop switch. Based on the signal output by the pitch, it controls the operation of the stepping motor, reel-type gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out.

  At present, in the mainstream revolving game machines, when a start operation by a player is detected, a random number is used for lottery, and the result (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which a stop operation by the player is detected are detected. Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. Therefore, when an internal winning combination related to the bonus game is determined, if a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, a combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed in the display window, and the bonus game is activated. . When the operation of the bonus game is completed, a state in which the probability of replaying (ie, replay) is determined (hereinafter referred to as “RT (replay time)”) is activated (see, for example, JP-A-2005-143931). .

Recently, there has been proposed a gaming machine that operates a bonus game when a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of one reel is displayed on a display window (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, when the specific symbol is displayed on the display window, the player can enjoy the benefits related to the operation of the bonus game.
JP 2005-13373 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since it is simply determined whether or not the bonus game is operated based on a specific symbol displayed on the display window, a game for the operation of the bonus game is performed. There was a risk that the person's mind was limited.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can change a player's feelings regarding the operation of a bonus game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols attached to a first reel among a plurality of reels are adjacent to a first symbol. The first symbol constituting the combination of the second symbol and the second symbol constituting the combination of the second symbol are included.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) with a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface, and provided corresponding to the plurality of reels, and attached to each of the plurality of reels. A start operation for detecting a plurality of display windows (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later and an operation of a start lever 6 described later) for displaying a plurality of symbols. Based on detection means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, an internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination described later) , Means for performing an internal lottery process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a plurality of symbols attached to each of the plurality of reels based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Symbol variation means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) and a stop operation (for example, a stop operation, which will be described later, and a pressing operation of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) ) Detection operation (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later), detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit, and internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination unit Based on the above, stop control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for performing stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol changing means, and the plurality of display windows When a first symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to BB, which will be described later) is displayed, a bonus game operating means (for example, a bonus game operating means) A means for performing a bonus operation check process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a second symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to a heart cherry described later) displayed on the plurality of display windows. , Disadvantageous state operation means (for example, means for performing bonus operation check processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for performing operation in a disadvantageous state relatively unfavorable to the player, and a third display window on the plurality of display windows Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state operation relatively advantageous to the player when a combination of symbols is displayed, and a first reel (for example, a left reel described later) of the plurality of reels 3L) includes a combination of the first symbol (for example, “red 7” described later) and the second symbol constituting the combination of the first symbols adjacent to each other. Second design (for example, , Include "blank (Heart)") below Rutotomoni, the third symbol is included to configure the combination of the third pattern, a plurality attached to the second reel of the plurality of reels the symbol, the third symbol configuring the combination of the third symbol with configuring the combination of the second symbol is included, attached to the third reel of the plurality of reels The plurality of symbols includes the third symbol that constitutes the combination of the third symbols, and the disadvantageous state operating means is provided on the first display window corresponding to the first reel in the second display window. When the symbol is displayed and the third symbol is displayed in the second display window corresponding to the second reel, the player operates in a disadvantageous state relatively disadvantageous for the player, and operates in the advantageous state. The means is provided on the first display window corresponding to the first reel. The third symbol is displayed on the second display window corresponding to the second reel, and the third symbol is displayed on the third display window corresponding to the third reel. game There When displayed, have row operation of the relatively favorable favorable conditions for the player, the first symbol, the second symbol, and third symbol are characterized by different from each other Machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the first symbol combination is displayed on the plurality of display windows, the bonus game operating means operates the bonus game. When the second symbol combination is displayed on the plurality of display windows, the disadvantageous state actuating means operates in a disadvantageous state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. Further, the plurality of symbols attached to the first reel of the plurality of reels includes the second symbol that constitutes the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol that constitute the combination of the first symbols adjacent to each other. Is included. Therefore, both the first symbol related to the operation of the bonus game and the second symbol related to the operation in the disadvantageous state may be displayed on the display window. Therefore, even if the first symbol is displayed on the display window, since the second symbol is also displayed, the player is anxious about the disadvantageous operation being performed, while the bonus game is activated. Will raise expectations for what happens. That is, according to this configuration, the first symbol and the second symbol are both displayed on the display window, so that the player's feelings about the operation of the bonus game can be changed.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 1 ), the disadvantageous state operating means displays the second symbol on the first display window corresponding to the first reel, and the second symbol corresponding to the second reel. When the third symbol is displayed on the display window, the player operates in a disadvantageous state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, when both the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the display window, it is determined whether or not the disadvantageous operation is performed by performing the stop operation corresponding to the second reel. . Therefore, when both the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the display window, the player is given a sense of urgency that a disadvantageous operation may be performed by a stop operation corresponding to the second reel. be able to. Therefore, when both the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the display window and the stop operation corresponding to the second reel is performed, the player is given a sense of urgency to activate the bonus game. Further changes can be made to the player's feelings about what is being done.

( 2 ) In the gaming machine according to ( 1 ), when the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the first display window, the stop control means is configured to use the second reel. When the stop operation detection corresponding to is performed by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol constituting the combination of the first symbols (for example, “red 7” described later) or the third symbol is the second symbol. A gaming machine that performs stop control so as to be displayed on a display window.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 2 ), since the symbol or the third symbol constituting the first symbol combination is displayed on the second display window, the stop operation corresponding to the second reel is performed. Accordingly, it can be determined whether or not the disadvantageous operation is performed, and a great expectation can be given to the player that the operation of the bonus game is performed. Therefore, when both the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed in the display window and the stop operation corresponding to the second reel is performed, the player is given a sense of urgency and expects the bonus game to operate. By increasing the value, it is possible to further change the player's feelings about the operation of the bonus game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the player's feelings regarding the operation of the bonus game.

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

  A pedestal 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed at the center of the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1. On the right side of the pedestal portion 4, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided as an opening for receiving a medal as a game medium embodying game value information inside the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  On the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and the like are configured so that the number of medals used for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) can be selected by pressing operation. And a maximum BET switch 13 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “BET switch”). When the 1-BET switch 11 is pressed, “1” is selected as the inserted number. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed, “2” is selected as the inserted number. When the maximum BET switch 13 is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted sheets. For example, the display line is validated by pressing the BET switch (details will be described later). Here, the pressing operation of the BET switch and the operation of inserting a medal used for one game into the medal insertion slot 10 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”.

  Above the BET switch, a cross button 25a, an enter button 25b, and a cancel button 25c (hereinafter collectively referred to as “operation unit 25”) are provided. For example, the operation unit 25 is operated when the player inputs information related to the character (FIG. 57 described later).

  A symbol display section 20 is formed on the upper portion of the pedestal section 4. Behind the symbol display section 20, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  The symbol display unit 20 includes a 1-BET lamp 17a, a 2-BET lamp 17b, a maximum BET lamp 17c (hereinafter collectively referred to as “BET lamp”), and display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. ing. In the symbol display section 20, for convenience of explanation, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are shown as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are shown in an oblique direction. Yes. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on condition that a closing operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as “effective line”.

  The BET lamp is turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three.

  Each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R display a part of a plurality of symbols attached to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, each of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R is provided with three symbol display areas in the vertical direction (that is, the vertical direction). That is, in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, the left reel upper stage, left reel middle stage, left reel lower stage, middle reel upper stage, middle reel middle stage, middle reel lower stage, right reel upper stage, right reel middle stage, and right reel lower stage are displayed. A region (a total of nine symbol display regions) is provided. When the variation of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R stops, the symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas provided in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, a combination of symbols displayed by a plurality of combinations configured by a predetermined symbol display region among a plurality of symbol display regions is equivalent to a combination of symbols displayed along each display line. I can say that.

  The credit / payout of medals to be paid out is switched by pressing operation by displaying a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination along the activated display line on the left side of the front part of the base part 4 A / P switch 14 is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 5.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the right side of the C / P switch 14 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the reel rotates. In other words, the change of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R starts with the operation of the start lever 6 by the player.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 in the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 4. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. Here, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player in order to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”. Here, in one game (that is, unit game), basically, an operation of the start lever 6 (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Is started, and then ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 3 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  A panel display unit 24 having a substantially vertical surface is formed above the pedestal unit 4. The panel display unit 24 includes a bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “display unit”), and an effect display unit 23.

  The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game in the bonus game. For example, the bonus game information display unit 16 displays the number of possible games described later in a regular bonus game described later. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The effect display unit 23 displays an image related to the effect determined by the player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, and the like. The display content of the effect display unit 23 varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later). For example, the effect display unit 23 displays a menu including items such as “costume selection”, “character selection”, “character setting”, “information output”, and “password input” which will be described later. These items are configured to be selectable by operating the operation unit 25.

  The panel display unit 24 is for drawing a predetermined picture or the like. According to this configuration, one still image or moving image can be displayed by connecting a picture or the like drawn on the panel display unit 24 and an image displayed on the effect display unit 23.

  Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 2 to output sound effects relating to game effects. The speakers 9L and 9R output sounds related to effects determined by the player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, and the like.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7” (design 91), “blue 7” (design 92), “replay” (design 93), “bell” (design 94), “watermelon” (design 95). ), “Yellow cherry” (symbol 96), “blue cherry” (symbol 97), “blank (yellow)” (symbol 98), “blank (blue)” (symbol 99), and “blank (heart)” ( A symbol row composed of symbols of symbol 100) is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (that is, actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit for extracting a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 that extracts a random value from the generated random number. Yes. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 may be omitted, but may be left for preliminary use.

  The ROM 32 stores programs executed by the CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 33 to 41 described later) and fixed data. In the ROM 32, for example, in order to determine an internal winning combination, an internal lottery table that defines information relating to a numerical range to which a random number value extracted by a sampling circuit 37 as a random value extracting means belongs according to the internal winning combination ( FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 described later are stored. The ROM 32 stores various control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and a gaming state described below.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, a BET lamp, a display unit, and medals are housed as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. A hopper 40 for feeding out and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided.

  Further, by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a motor drive circuit 39 for controlling the rotation operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, a BET lamp A lamp drive circuit 45 that manages lighting and extinction, and a display unit drive circuit 48 that manages display by the display unit are connected to the CPU 31. These drive circuits each receive a control signal output from the CPU 31 and control the operation of each actuator.

  Further, as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch, a C / P switch 14, a medal There are a sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal. Based on this game start command signal, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate stop command signals in response to pressing operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this stop command signal, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, symbol fluctuation stop control is performed based on the stop command signal.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies the signal to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 manages the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on this signal. When the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the specified value, the payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the completion of the medal payout has been detected. Occur.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random value extracted in this way is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value is referred to in order to determine an internal winning combination based on an internal lottery table (FIGS. 5 and 6 described later) stored in the ROM 32.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by outputting a drive pulse to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”. As a result, the count value of the driving pulse corresponds to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and drive pulses are applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The output count is 336 times. From this, the drive pulses are output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( That is, it is found that fluctuation is performed. In the embodiment, a pulse counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time this drive pulse is output once and updated to “0” at an appropriate timing after the drive pulse is output 16 times. ing. Further, a symbol counter is provided that is incremented by “1” every time the drive pulse is output 16 times and is updated to “0” based on the reset pulse.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a position where a symbol with a code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c (a symbol position “0” described later). . In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at a timing when a symbol with the code number “00” is displayed along the center line 8c. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the symbol position drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, the CPU 31 Can be specified that the symbol located at the symbol position “1” (that is, the symbol corresponding to the code number “01”) is displayed along the center line 8c. That is, the CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line 8c based on the value of the symbol counter. Note that the CPU 31 can also specify the symbols displayed on the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line 8c.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 36 to be described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the input signal sent, a signal for instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

  The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and is a means for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  With reference to FIG. 4, the internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the type and the number of lotteries to be described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The general gaming state includes a normal state, a first replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT1”), and a second replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT2”). RT1 and RT2 are collectively referred to as “RT” hereinafter.

  The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 36 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum slip. It is a state that is distinguished by the number of pieces, whether or not the bonus game is activated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is the amount by which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stop (in other words, The amount that the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. Note that in the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines various data relating to the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. The winning number is a number provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. The lottery value is a value used when the CPU 31 determines a winning number. The data pointer is an identifier provided for the CPU 31 to identify the type of the internal winning combination for each category related to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, a plurality of predetermined internal winning combinations are divided into an internal winning combination related to winning a prize (hereinafter referred to as “small role”), an internal winning combination related to replay (replay described later), and a plurality of types of big bonuses. They are divided into internal winning roles related to games. In other words, in the embodiment, a small character / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided as data pointers.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and the value stored in this calculation area is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value provided for each winning number. To go. When the result of subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random values (ie, “65536”).

  The internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. For example, an RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in (3) of FIG. 6 is provided corresponding to the RB gaming state. However, in the embodiment, since the general gaming state is composed of the normal state and RT1 and RT2, as the internal lottery table corresponding to these states, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. An RT1 operating internal lottery table shown in 1) and an RT1 operating internal lottery table shown in (2) of FIG. 6 are provided.

  In the RT1 operating internal lottery table and the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 27 and the winning numbers 29 to 32 are defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. Since it is the same as the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, illustration is omitted. In other words, the probability that the winning number 28 is determined differs between the normal state and RT1 and RT2. The internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 7, an internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines hit request flag data corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is data consisting of 1 byte. Each bit of the hit request flag corresponds to an area in which information of each internal winning combination is stored. That is, the CPU 31 can identify the internal winning combination based on the data pointer and the hit request flag.

  In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided an internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 7 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes. In these internal winning combination determination tables, special blue, special red, yellow cherry, heart cherry, blue cherry, watermelon, bell, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2, BB3, and lose are provided as internal winning combinations. It is shown that. Replay 1 and Replay 2 are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1, BB2, and BB3 are collectively referred to as “BB” or “bonus”. The yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry” hereinafter.

  Here, referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines a hit request flag corresponding to a plurality of types of internal winning combinations. That is, in the embodiment, it is allowed to determine a plurality of types of internal winning combinations based on one data pointer. Therefore, the CPU 31 may win a plurality of types of internal winning combinations simultaneously based on one data pointer. In other words, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations may be determined simultaneously based on one extracted random number value.

  The symbol combination table used when the CPU 31 specifies the display combination and when the CPU 31 determines the payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table defines display combination data and payout number data corresponding to symbol combinations. The display combination is data consisting of 1 byte. The display combination is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations so that the CPU 31 can identify the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination among the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line.

  For example, when a symbol combination of “blue 7-blank (yellow) -blue 7” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined based on the symbol combination table, and special blue becomes a display combination. . Then, one medal is paid out.

  Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed along the active line, basically, medals are paid out. However, when the symbol combination related to BB is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out and the operation of the big bonus game, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the general gaming state, is started. In the big bonus game, a state (hereinafter referred to as “regular bonus game”) in which the probability that yellow cherry, blue cherry, and bell are determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the general gaming state is operating. In other words, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. In addition, when a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed along the active line, medals are automatically inserted without being paid out (so-called replay). When the combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed along the active line, 15 medals are paid out and the operation of RT1 is started. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols related to cherries is displayed along the active line, medals are paid out according to the number of cherries and the operation of RT2 is started. In addition, “ANY” shown as a symbol constituting the symbol combination related to cherry indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, the symbol combination table basically has information associated with profits (for example, paying out medals and starting a bonus game) given to a player.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table used by the CPU 31 in the bonus operation time processing described later will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes an operating flag data stored in an operating flag storage area, a value data stored in a bonus end number counter, a value data stored in a game possible number counter, and a winning possible It defines the value data stored in the number counter. The in-operation flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify an operating game state (current game state), an operating bonus game, and an operating RT. As an operating flag of the embodiment, a BB operating flag (that is, a BB1 operating flag, a BB2 operating flag, and a BB3 operating flag) that can identify whether or not the game is a big bonus game, is an RB gaming state? An RB operating flag that can identify whether or not, and an RT operating flag that can identify whether or not it is RT (that is, an RT1 operating flag and an RT2 operating flag) are provided.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one big bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one regular bonus game (that is, the number of possible games). The possible winning number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, the possible number of winnings) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus game. is there.

  With reference to FIG. 10, a storage area for storing data of an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and an operating flag will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area in which data of an internal winning combination relating to a small combination is stored. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to special blue. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to special red. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the heart cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the blue cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 7 is an unused storage area. The display combination 1 storage area in which the data of the display combination related to the small combination is not shown, but this display combination 1 storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination 1 storage area. .

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area in which internal winning combination data related to bonuses and internal winning combination data related to replay are stored. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to replay 2. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bits 2 to 4 are unused storage areas. Note that the display combination 2 storage area in which the data of the display combination related to the bonus and the display combination data related to the replay are stored is not shown, but this display combination 2 storage area is the same as the internal winning combination 2 storage area. It has the structure of.

  (3) of FIG. 10 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data of a carryover combination is stored. In the carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bits 0 to 4 are unused storage areas. When a carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 36 described later) is allowed to be displayed along the active line. This is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination.

  (4) of FIG. 10 shows an operating flag storage area in which operating flag data is stored. In the operating flag storage area consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the BB3 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b are each configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, the image control microcomputer 81 executes the program stored in the program ROM 83 to cause disturbance. It is configured to extract numerical values.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 (for example, FIGS. 42 to 56 described later). The program ROM 83 stores various tables used by the image control microcomputer 81 for executing the program.

  The work RAM 84 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a program. The work RAM 84 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 25 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, date setting and the like are performed by operating the operation unit 25 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 25 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  Here, the aforementioned work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 are to be backed up. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the effect content (for example, effect data described later) determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. The control RAM 87 is expanded with registers of the image control IC 86 and the like. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 at every predetermined timing.

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

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the content of the determined effect (for example, effect data described later). The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly performs control related to the output of the sound / lamp according to the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs a process for controlling the output of the sound / lamp in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. .

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal (that is, a command) to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the input signal transmitted by the volume control unit 103.

  With reference to the list of modes shown in FIG.

  The mode list shows a plurality of types of modes. For example, mode 0 is provided to identify an effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 when a set value is changed by a store clerk or the like at a game store (so-called setting change). Mode 1 is generally provided to identify an effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81. Mode 2 is provided to identify an effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 when a bonus is included in the internal winning combination (between so-called flags). As described above, each mode is provided to identify an effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 in accordance with a change in setting, an internal winning combination, or the like. Mode 0 to mode 7 are stored in the program ROM 83 as data indicating each mode.

  With reference to FIG. 13, a mode transition table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to transition modes will be described.

  The mode transition table defines the transition destination mode corresponding to the internal winning combination. More specifically, the mode transition table defines the transition destination mode so that the probability of transition corresponding to the internal winning combination is different.

  For example, when the current mode is mode 3 and the internal winning combination is lost, the probability that mode 1 is determined as the transition destination mode by a predetermined lottery is “16/128”, mode 3 Is determined to be “112/128”, and the probability of determining mode 4 and mode 5 is “0/128”. Therefore, in the above case, for example, the current mode shifts to mode 1 with a probability of “16/128”.

  If an internal winning combination other than lose, special blue, special red, and watermelon has been determined, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether to shift to the current mode by lottery as described above. This mode may be determined, a specific mode corresponding to the current mode may be determined as the mode of the transfer destination, or the current mode may not be transferred.

  With reference to the internal state list shown in FIG. 14, the internal state relating to the effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described.

  A plurality of types of internal states are shown in the internal state list. For example, the internal state 1 is provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify that the time element of the production (more specifically, the time element of the day) is “morning”. The internal state 2 is provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify that the time element of the production is “at school attendance”. As described above, each internal state is basically provided to identify a temporal element of the effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81. However, the internal state 6 to the internal state 8 are provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify that they are special effects regardless of the temporal elements of the effects. According to this configuration, an attractive production can be performed by adding a time element to the production. In the embodiment, as a special effect, a long scenario described later, a chance zone described later, and an effect performed in RT1 are employed.

  The internal state list shows internal state management counter values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of internal states. The internal state management counter value indicates the maximum number of games that are continuously produced over a plurality of games in each internal state. The internal states 1 to 8 are stored in the program ROM 83 as data indicating the internal states. The internal state management counter value is stored in the program ROM 83 corresponding to each of a plurality of types of internal states.

  With reference to FIG. 15, a stage transition table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to shift the stage will be described.

  The stage transition table defines the transition destination stage corresponding to the internal state. More specifically, the stage transition table defines the transition destination stage so that the probability of transition corresponding to the internal state is different.

  For example, when the current internal state is the internal state 3, the probability that “rest time” is determined as a destination stage by the predetermined lottery is “64/128” or “classroom”. The probability of determining “32/128” and “corridor” is “32/128”. Therefore, in the above case, basically, the current stage shifts to “rest time”, “classroom”, or “corridor” with a predetermined probability. However, when “classroom” is selected as the favorite stage by the player, “classroom” is determined as the transition destination stage regardless of the lottery result. That is, when determining one stage among a plurality of stages corresponding to one internal state, the stage selected by the player using the operation unit 25 is preferentially determined.

  As shown in FIG. 17, “club activities” are provided with a plurality of types of “club activities”. When “club activity” is determined as the stage of the transfer destination, a “club activity” corresponding to a character (character) described later is determined from among a plurality of types of “club activities”. In other words, the specific stage corresponding to the predetermined internal state is provided with a plurality of types of stages corresponding to each of a plurality of types of characters that can be selected by the player using the operation unit 25. Therefore, when a specific stage is determined as a transition destination stage in a predetermined internal state, one stage is further determined corresponding to the character selected by the player.

  The relationship between the effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 and the value of the effect date management counter will be described with reference to the effect date management counter value list shown in FIG.

  The effect date management counter value list indicates that values “1” to “360” that can be stored in the effect date management counter are divided into four numerical ranges. For example, the numerical range of “1” to “90” to which the value of the production date management counter belongs is a numerical range in which the image control microcomputer 81 identifies that the seasonal element of the production is “spring”. The numerical range of “91” to “180” to which the value of the production date management counter belongs is a numerical range in which the image control microcomputer 81 identifies that the seasonal element of the production is “summer”. Thus, the value of the production date management counter is basically numerical information for identifying a seasonal element of production performed by the image control microcomputer 81. However, when the value of the production date management counter is “127”, the image control microcomputer 81 indicates that the event element “Tanabata” is an element of the event “Christmas” when the value of the production date management counter is “294”. It will be identified. That is, it can be said that the production date management counter is a counter provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify a special event element in the production. Furthermore, since the seasonal element of the production is included in the temporal element of the production, the production date management counter can be said to be a means for storing numerical information for identifying the temporal element in the production.

  With reference to the character list shown in FIG. 17, the relationship between effects and characters performed by the image control microcomputer 81 will be described.

  A plurality of types of characters are shown in the character list. In addition, the character list shows the degree of increase / decrease in the value of the likability counter, the degree of increase / decrease in the value of the cherry notification frequency counter, the character costume, and the stage corresponding to each of a plurality of types of characters. . In addition, a plurality of types of predetermined character data are stored in the image ROM 88 corresponding to a plurality of types of characters. Here, the cherry notification count counter is a counter provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to count the number of times the player is notified of the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31. The goodness counter is a counter provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to count numerical information for increasing the probability that a specific effect (for example, a story effect described later) is determined.

  A plurality of types of characters are displayed on the effect display unit 23 in such a manner that they can be selected by operating the operation unit 25 when predetermined conditions are satisfied. At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 detects the operation of the operation unit 25 by the player, and based on the detection of this operation, determines the character selected by the player from among a plurality of types of characters as the character used for production. .

  Costumes are categorized into defaults and options. The costume of the selected character is basically the one shown by default. However, when a specific condition is satisfied, the costume of the selected character is shown in the option (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 43).

  A “club activity” is provided on the stage corresponding to each character. For example, when the selected character is the character A and “club activity” is determined as the stage, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the background data related to the “art section” corresponding to the character A. As a result, the background used in the production indicates “art room”.

  With reference to FIG.18 and FIG.19, the effect large item determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect large item which is the highest concept to which an effect belongs is demonstrated.

  The production large item determination table defines production large items corresponding to the mode and the internal state. More specifically, the effect large item determination table defines the effect large items so that the probabilities determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differ according to the mode, the internal state, and the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, a conversation effect, a winning combination notification effect, a special effect, and no effect are provided as effect large items.

  For example, when the current internal state is internal state 1, the current mode is mode 2, and the internal winning combination is lost, the probability that the conversation effect is determined as a large effect item by a predetermined lottery Is “64/128”, the probability that the winning combination notification effect is determined is “0/128”, the probability that the special effect is determined is “2/128”, and the probability that the special effect is determined is “ 62/128 ".

  Here, cherry 1 and cherry 2 are shown in the effect large item determination table. The production large item is basically determined based on the lottery value relating to the determination probability provided for the cherry 1, and any one of yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry is used for the internal winning combination. Is included. However, when all of the yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry are included in the internal winning combination, the large effect item is determined based on the lottery value relating to the determination probability provided for the cherry 2 The In the embodiment, both the replay 1 and the replay 2 may be determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the rendition is based on the lottery value related to the determination probability provided corresponding to the replay 2. Items are determined.

  (* 3-1) shown in FIG. 19 indicates that the determination probability is “128/128” when the value of the cherry notification count counter is “1” or more, and (* 3-2) is When the value of the cherry notification frequency counter is “0”, the determination probability is “128/128”. That is, in the effect large item determination table, the effect large items are defined so that the probabilities determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differ based on the value of the cherry notification frequency counter.

  The production large item determination table (FIGS. 18 and 19) is provided in two parts for convenience, but these production large item determination tables may be provided as one. , May be provided for each internal state.

  With reference to FIG. 20, an effect item determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect item that is a subordinate concept of the effect large item will be described.

  The in-production item determination table defines a plurality of types of in-production items corresponding to each of a plurality of types of large production items. More specifically, the in-production item determination table defines a plurality of types of in-production items so that the probabilities determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differ according to the large production item, the internal state, and the mode. . In the production item determination table, the production small item determination table is defined corresponding to the production large item, but the production small item determination table may be defined corresponding to each production item.

  For example, when the production large item is a conversation production, the current internal state is the internal state 1, and the current mode is mode 5, the main character greeting is determined as a production item by a predetermined lottery. The probability is “48/128”, the probability that the main character conversation is determined is “64/128”, and the probability that the sub character conversation is determined is “16/128”. At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the conversation effect production small item determination table as the production small item determination table.

  With reference to FIG. 21, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24, the effect small item determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect small item which is the subordinate concept of the effected item will be described. Also, referring to FIG. 22, an example in which an effect is performed based on the effect small item determined using the effect small item determination table shown in FIG. 21, FIG. 25, and FIG. 24 are shown. An example in which an effect is performed based on the effect small item determined using the effect small item determination table will be described.

  FIG. 21 shows a conversation effect production small item determination table that defines a plurality of types of production small items corresponding to each of a plurality of types of production in-progress items. The conversation effect production sub-item determination table has a plurality of types so that the probabilities determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differ according to the in-production item, the value of the favorableness counter, the value of the production date management counter, and the stage. The production sub-items are defined.

  For example, if the item being produced is the main character greeting, the value of the favorableness counter is “1”, the value of the production date management counter is “1”, and the current stage is morning, the image control microcomputer 81 determines “a101” as the effect small item based on the effect small item determination table for conversation effect. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22, the image control microcomputer 81 determines conversation data related to the conversation contents corresponding to the determined effect small item “a101”. In other words, in the above case, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect in which the characters “Good morning!” Are displayed on the effect display unit 23.

  In the conversation effect production small item determination table, “5” is defined as a value (special effect management counter value) set in the special production management counter corresponding to the special conversation. The special effect management counter value indicates the maximum number of games that are continuously performed over a plurality of games in the effect related to the special conversation. In other words, in the embodiment, when a special conversation is determined as an effect item, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect related to the special conversation that continues for five games. Note that “5” is defined as the value set in the special effect management counter corresponding to the special conversation, but the special effect management counter corresponds to the value of the favorableness counter and the effect date management counter. A value to be set may be defined.

  FIG. 23 shows an effect small item determination table for winning combination notification effect defining a plurality of types of effect small items corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effect items. The effect sub-item determination table for the winning combination notification effect defines a plurality of types of effect sub-items so that the probabilities determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differ according to the item being performed and the value of the likability counter. Yes.

  FIG. 24 shows an effect small item determination table for special effects that defines a plurality of types of effect small items corresponding to each of a plurality of types of effect in-progress items. The special effect production sub-item determination table basically defines a plurality of types of production sub-items corresponding to the in-production item and the stage. However, the special effect production sub-item determination table defines a plurality of types of production groups so that the probability determined by the image control microcomputer 81 differs according to the value of the likability counter in a specific production item. ing. The effect group is an identifier provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify a plurality of effect small items as one group.

  For example, if the in-progress item is a transition to a long scenario and the current stage is in the morning, the image control microcomputer 81 determines “e101” as the effect sub-item based on the special effect-use effect sub-item determination table. To do. Subsequently, as shown in (1) of FIG. 25, the image control microcomputer 81 determines conversation data related to the conversation contents corresponding to the determined small effect item “e101”. In other words, in the above case, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect in which the characters “Ohayo!” And “Would you like to go to the park?” Are displayed on the effect display unit 23. If the item being produced does not shift to the long scenario and the current stage is morning, as shown in (2) of FIG. 25, the image control microcomputer 81 displays “Ohayo!” The characters “Would n’t you like to go to the park for a while?” And “I was under construction if I thought…” are displayed on the effect display unit 23.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the effect small item determination table for quiz effect groups used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect small items based on the effect groups will be described.

  The effect small item determination table for the quiz effect group defines a plurality of effect small items corresponding to the effect group and the character. The effects performed based on these effect small items are effects related to quizzes (so-called quiz effects) as shown in FIG. 27 described later, and each effect small item includes one problem data and a plurality of option data. And are associated. The plurality of option data is associated with a plurality of stop switches (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), and when one stop switch is operated by the player, the option data corresponding to the one stop switch is answered. Determined as data. That is, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player, the option corresponding to the pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is selected as an answer to the problem. In other words, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are configured such that one option can be selected from a plurality of options.

  Note that each of the plurality of effect small items belonging to one effect group may be configured so that the next effect small item that has already been displayed is sequentially selected by the image control microcomputer 81 so that the same effect small item is not selected continuously. However, it may be configured to be randomly selected.

  With reference to FIG. 27, an example of the quiz effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81 based on the effect small item extracted from the effect small item determination table for the quiz effect group will be described.

  The table of examples of quiz effects shows the correct limb decision probability. Each of a plurality of options related to one problem is basically set with a probability determined as a correct limb. In addition, the table of examples of quiz production shows that the probability that one option is determined as the correct limb among a plurality of options related to one problem is set, and the other option is not determined as the correct limb. (* 1).

  In the table of examples of quiz production, correct limb decision probabilities are set so that the probabilities determined as correct limbs are almost equal for each of a plurality of options related to one problem. Is also shown (* 2). This means that an answer to one question has not been determined, and that one option is determined as a correct answer from among a plurality of options by lottery. Regarding the probability that one option is determined as the correct limb by lottery in the quiz production performed by character B, the probability that the option corresponding to the left stop button 7L is determined as the correct limb is the middle stop button 7C and the right The option corresponding to the stop button 7R is set to be relatively higher than the probability of being determined as the correct limb. On the other hand, regarding the probability that one option is determined as the correct limb by lottery in the quiz effect performed by the character C, the probability that the option corresponding to the middle stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R is determined as the correct limb is left. The option corresponding to the stop button 7L is set relatively higher than the probability of being determined as the correct limb. Thus, the probability is set according to the type of character that can be selected by the player.

  In the table of examples of the quiz production, “(no answer)” indicating that there is no correct answer among a plurality of options related to one problem is shown (* 3). In the embodiment, the probability that “(no correct answer)” is determined in the quiz effect performed by the character B is more relative than the probability that “(no correct answer)” is determined in the quiz effect performed in the character A. Is set low. In addition, the probability that “(no correct answer)” is determined in the quiz effect performed in the character C is set to be relatively higher than the probability that “(no correct answer)” is determined in the quiz effect performed in the character A. ing. Thus, the probability is set according to the type of character that can be selected by the player.

  Therefore, when the effect small item is determined based on the effect sub-item determination table for the quiz effect group, the problem data corresponding to the determined effect sub-item and a plurality of option data related to the problem data are image-controlled. Determined by the microcomputer 81. Subsequently, from among a plurality of option data associated with the problem data, the image control microcomputer 81 determines one option data determined in advance by lottery or as correct answer data.

  For example, when the selected character is the character A and “a501” is determined as the effect small item, the problem “What is character A's favorite food?” Corresponding to the determined effect small item “a501”. And a plurality of options “cake”, “fruit”, and “ice cream” for this problem are displayed on the effect display unit 23. Therefore, the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the options that are considered correct. At this time, if the option corresponding to the pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is an option related to the option data determined as the correct answer data, a privilege is given to the player based on an effect point grant table described later. Is granted. In the embodiment, in the main character conversation effect, for example, an effect related to a hint such as “I like cakes!” Is performed. Therefore, a player who understands the effect related to this hint can easily give a correct answer. It can be derived.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the effect point provision table used when the image control microcomputer 81 provides a privilege to a player will be described.

  The effect point granting table defines update value information for updating the value of the cherry notification count counter and update value information for updating the value of the favorableness counter in correspondence with the effect small items. In the performance point granting table, basically, when the option selected by the player is the correct limb in the quiz production, the value of the cherry notification count counter and the value of the favorableness counter are increased and selected by the player. It is shown that when the selected option is not the correct answer, the value of the cherry notification frequency counter and the value of the goodness counter are decreased. However, the effect point granting table indicates that the value of the cherry notification count counter and the value of the favourite counter always increase for effects based on specific effect small items.

  With reference to FIG. 29, description will be made on the effect content determination table for BB operation used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the content of the effect when the big bonus game is operating (so-called effect content).

  The production content determination table for BB operation defines the production content corresponding to the value of the likability counter. In the BB actuating effect content determination table, a story effect and a normal effect are shown as effect contents. In the BB action effect content determination table, the greater the value of the likability counter, the higher the probability that the story effect will be determined, and the smaller the value of the sensibility counter, the more likely the story effect will be determined. It has been shown to be lower. Although illustration is omitted, when the value of the likability counter is larger than “12”, the probability that the story effect is determined is higher than “96/128” (for example, “120 / 128 ") or" 128/128 ".

  With reference to FIG. 30, the story effect production identifier determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the production identifier related to the story production will be described.

  The story effect effect identifier determination table basically defines an effect identifier corresponding to the value of the story effect pointer. However, when the value of the story effect pointer is a specific value, the story effect effect identifier determination table defines an effect identifier corresponding to the value of the likability counter. Further, as shown in the story effect production identifier determination table, values set in the effect date management counter are shown corresponding to each effect identifier. The story effect will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 31, the story effect production small item determination table used when the image control microcomputer 81 determines the effect small items related to the story effect will be described.

  The story effect production sub-item determination table defines a plurality of types of effect sub-items corresponding to the effect identifier. More specifically, the story effect production small item determination table defines production small items corresponding to the production identifier and the character.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the effect point provision table for BB operation used when the image control microcomputer 81 gives a privilege to a player will be described.

  The production point assignment table for BB operation defines information on update values for updating the value of the cherry notification frequency counter. The image control microcomputer 81 determines one update value from among a plurality of types of update values by lottery.

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

  With reference to FIG. 33, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, CPU 31) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like. In this process, the CPU 31 may perform a process related to a change in setting (setting value). For example, the CPU 31 transmits a setting value change command including information related to the setting value to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 31 erases data in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (for example, information on the internal winning combination 1 storage area). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S3). In this process, the CPU 31 operates the RB gaming state based on the BB operating flag. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S4). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). The random value extracted by this process is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 36 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). Specifically, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the RB gaming state in the RAM 33. Further, if the RB operating flag is off, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating the general gaming state in the RAM 33. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S7). In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 sets the value of the RT game number counter. Subtract "1". The RT game number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games in RT. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter has become “0” as a result of the subtraction, and if it determines that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the RT1 operation is performed. The intermediate flag and the RT2 operating flag are turned off, and the RT operation ends. Therefore, the RT game number stored in the RT game number counter can be said to be end information related to the end of the RT operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 in accordance with the start operation. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process for initializing a storage area and the like related to the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (step S10). For example, the CPU 31 determines a stop table used when stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stores it in a predetermined storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S12). In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines the display combination, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S13). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S13. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 in accordance with the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal payout process for paying out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S15). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S13 (step S16).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on (step S17). At this time, if the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S18). In this process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the bonus game end condition is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S19. On the other hand, when the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag are off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S19.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 starts the bonus game operation when the bonus game start condition is satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the bonus operation monitoring process showing the procedure of the process in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not to operate the bonus game will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on (step S21). At this time, if the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S22. On the other hand, when the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag are OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 of FIG.

  In step S22, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on. At this time, if the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S4 of FIG. On the other hand, if the RB operating flag is off, the CPU 31 subsequently performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S23). In the RB operation process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 9), updates the RB operation flag to ON, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and stores it in the possible game number counter. “12” is stored. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S4 in FIG.

  As described above, when the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 updates the RB operating flag to ON when the RB gaming state ends, and the RB Processing is performed so that the gaming state starts again. That is, after the symbol combination corresponding to BB is displayed along the active line, the RB gaming state is set until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  With reference to FIG. 35, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S31). For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, if it is determined that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S32. On the other hand, when it is determined that the medal has not passed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value. The maximum value of the insertion number counter is basically set according to the operating flag. In the embodiment, “3” is set as the maximum value of the insertion number counter regardless of the state of the operating flag. At this time, if the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S36), and then performs the process of step S37. The credit counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of credited medals. On the other hand, if the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “5” in the valid line counter (step S34). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S35), and then performs the process of step S37. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 according to the number of inserted sheets.

  In step S37, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch. Specifically, when there is an input from the BET switch (that is, when the BET switch is pressed), the type of the BET switch, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the gaming state A value to be added to the value of the inserted number counter is calculated on the basis of the maximum number of inserted sheets in which the start operation corresponding to is valid, and the value of the inserted number counter is updated. In this process, the CPU 31 may perform the processes of step S34 and step S35. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (step S38). In other words, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is an insertion number allowed according to the gaming state. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S31.

  In step S39, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the process of step S5 in FIG. 33 is performed next. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S31.

  With reference to FIG. 36, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 4) (step S41). Specifically, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 5) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “32” is determined as the number of lotteries. . When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table ((3) in FIG. 6) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S42). In this process, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table determined in step S41 based on the operating flag.

  In step S43, the CPU 31 determines whether data indicating BB1, BB2, or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area. At this time, if data indicating BB1, BB2, or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries determined in step S41 to “29” (step S44), and then continues. The process of step S45 is performed. On the other hand, when none of the data indicating BB1, BB2, and BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S46). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S47). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S48). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S47 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S52), and then performs the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S49.

  In step S49, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S50). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the data pointer (step S51), and then performs the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S46.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is equal to or less than “13”. At this time, if the value of the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “13” or less, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S54), and then performs the processing of step S56. Do. On the other hand, when the value of the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “14” or more, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S55), and then performs the process of step S56. .

  In step S56, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table ((1) in FIG. 7) and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area where the address is set (step S57). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB1, BB2, or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S58). At this time, if data indicating BB1, BB2, or BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62. On the other hand, when none of the data indicating BB1, BB2, and BB3 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59.

  In step S59, the CPU 31 sets the address of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table ((2) in FIG. 7), and acquires a hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer (step S60). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S61).

  In step S62, the CPU 31 acquires the winning request flag stored in the carryover combination storing area, performs a logical sum of the data stored in the internal winning combination 2 storing area and the data of the winning request flag, and obtains an internal winning combination. Store in the role 2 storage area. Next, the process of step S8 in FIG. 33 is performed.

  As described above, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the winning number from the random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “65535”). The winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the result of the subtraction becomes negative is won. Then, the CPU 31 acquires a data pointer corresponding to the winning number, and basically determines an internal winning combination based on the acquired data pointer. That is, in the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means that includes the CPU 31 that performs the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 that store the internal lottery table and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the internal lottery table changing process in which the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S71). At this time, if the RT1 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the already determined internal lottery table to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (step S72), and then step S43 in FIG. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the RT1 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S73.

  In step S73, the CPU 31 determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the already determined internal lottery table to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S74), and then step S43 of FIG. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the RT2 operating flag is OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S43 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the reel stop control process in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed. (Step S81). At this time, if the effective stop switch is turned on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the effective stop switch is not turned on, the CPU 31 performs the determination in step S81 again.

  In step S82, the CPU 31 invalidates the corresponding stop switch. That is, the CPU 31 updates the corresponding effective stop button flag to off. As a result, the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once performed is invalid thereafter. Here, the effective stop button flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify whether or not the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is possible, and corresponds to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Three are provided. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S83). The number of checks is provided in order for the CPU 31 to search for a symbol position corresponding to a symbol having the highest so-called pull-in priority among symbol positions allowed as symbol positions when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is the number of times.

  Here, the priority level of the pull-in is defined in a pull-in priority table (not shown) corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. The pull-in priority table defines the highest priority for replay, the highest priority for BB after the priority corresponding to replay, and the lowest priority for small roles.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S84), and determines the number of sliding symbols based on the result of this search. (Step S85). That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, the fluctuation of the symbol) is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces. When there are a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority, a predetermined priority (eg, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”) is selected from the number of sliding symbols that can be determined. ”In the order).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of symbols attached to the left reel 3L (first reel) constitutes a symbol combination (first symbol combination) relating to the adjacent BB1. A “blank (heart)” (second symbol) constituting a combination of red 7 ”(first symbol) and a symbol related to the heart cherry (second symbol combination) is provided. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the “red 7” relating to the operation of the bonus game and the “blank (heart)” relating to the operation of the disadvantageous state are both displayed on the left display window 21L (the first display window 21L). Display window). Therefore, even if “Red 7” is displayed on the left display window 21L, “Blank (Heart)” is also displayed, so that the player is anxious about the operation of the disadvantageous state being performed, This will increase the expectation that the bonus game will be activated. That is, according to this configuration, both “red 7” and “blank (heart)” are displayed on the left display window 21L, thereby giving a change to the player's feelings regarding the operation of the bonus game. Can do.

  In addition, a plurality of symbols attached to the middle reel 3C (second reel) are provided with “bells” (third symbols) constituting a combination of heart cherry symbols. Since the combination of symbols related to the heart cherry is “blank (heart) -bell-ANY”, whether or not a disadvantageous state of operation is performed when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C. Becomes clear. Therefore, when both “Red 7” and “Blank (Heart)” are displayed on the left display window 21L, the player feels a sense of urgency that an operation in a disadvantageous state may be performed by a stop operation on the middle reel 3C. Can be given. Therefore, when “red 7” and “blank (heart)” are both displayed in the left display window 21L and the stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the bonus game is activated by giving the player a sense of urgency. Further changes can be made to the player's feelings about being performed.

  Here, when both “Red 7” and “Blank (Heart)” are displayed on the left display window 21L, the CPU 31 detects “Stop 7” when detecting the stop operation corresponding to the middle reel 3C. "Or" Bell "is controlled to stop so as to be displayed on the middle display window 21C (second display window).

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four, and the number of other kinds of symbols placed between the “bell” and “bell” placed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is less than four. If the internal winning combination contains cherries, the number of sliding pieces should be set so that the “bell” is displayed in the middle and right reels. Yes. Therefore, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, “bell” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel regardless of the timing of the stopping operation for the middle reel 3C, and regardless of the timing of the stopping operation for the right reel 3R. , “Bell” can be displayed in the middle of the right reel.

  That is, when an internal winning combination relating to a plurality of types of disadvantages is provided and any one of the internal winning combinations relating to the plurality of types of disadvantages is determined, the CPU 31 performs a stop operation on the second reel. When detected, stop control is performed so that the third symbol is displayed in the second display window.

  In this way, for example, so-called reverse pressing (pressing the right stop button 7R as the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C as the second stop operation, and the left stop button 7L as the third stop operation) is performed. Even if it is, it can be made difficult to perceive whether the heart cherry, the blue cherry, or the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits for a stop control position (step S86). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S87). By transmitting this reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 based on the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a valid stop switch (step S88). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three effective stop button flags is on. At this time, if any of the three effective stop button flags is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the determination in step S81. On the other hand, if all of the three valid stop button flags are off, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S13 of FIG.

  Thus, in the reel stop control process, the CPU 31 performs a process (so-called stop control) related to the stop of the symbol fluctuation. Therefore, the stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol is a means including the CPU 31 for performing the reel stop control process.

  With reference to FIG. 39, a bonus end check process will be described in which the CPU 31 ends the bonus game when the bonus game end condition is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S91). At this time, if a winning is established, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92. On the other hand, if no winning is achieved, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S93. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process. In the RB end process, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the game possible number counter, and the prize winning number counter. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game ends. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a BB end process. In the BB end process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter (step S94). By performing this process, the operation of the big bonus game ends. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S95). By transmitting this bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S19 in FIG.

  In step S96, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0” (step S97). At this time, if the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S100. On the other hand, if the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the game possible number counter is “0” (step S99). At this time, if the value of the game possible number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs the RB end process (step S100), and then performs the process of step S19 in FIG. On the other hand, when the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S19 of FIG.

  In this way, in the bonus end check process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of bonus games such as a big bonus game and a regular bonus game based on the establishment of a prize, the number of games, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 40, a bonus operation check process in which the CPU 31 starts a bonus game operation based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3 (step S101). At this time, if the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S102. On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1, BB2, and BB3, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1. At this time, if the display combination is BB1, the BB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S103), and then the process of step S107 is performed. In the BB1 operation process, the CPU 31 updates the BB1 operation flag to ON, and stores “465” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 9). On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2. At this time, if the display combination is BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S105), and then performs the process of step S107. In the BB2 operation time process, the CPU 31 updates the BB2 operation flag to ON, and stores “465” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the display combination is not BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB3 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S106), and then performs the process of step S107. In the BB3 operation time process, the CPU 31 updates the BB3 operation flag to ON and stores “300” in the bonus end number counter with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 9).

  In step S107, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and clears the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag (step S108). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S109). By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the effect display unit 23 based on the start of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S110, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a bell. At this time, if the display combination is a bell, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S111. On the other hand, if the display combination is not a bell, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S114.

  In step S111, the CPU 31 determines whether the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG. On the other hand, when the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are OFF, the process of step S112 is subsequently performed.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 updates the RT1 operating flag to ON. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “30” in the RT game number counter (step S113). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S114, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry. At this time, if the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S115. On the other hand, if the display combination is not yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  In step S115, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG. On the other hand, when the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are OFF, the process of step S116 is subsequently performed.

  In step S116, the CPU 31 updates the RT2 operating flag to ON. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “1200” in the RT game number counter (step S117), and then performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

Here, the relationship between the normal state and RT1 and RT2 will be described. As described with reference to FIG. 6, the normal state and RT1 and RT2 are provided such that the probability that the winning number 28 is determined, that is, the probability that the replay 1 is determined as the internal winning combination is different. The winning probability of Replay 1 in the normal state is “8470/65536”, the winning probability of Replay 1 at RT1 is “48489/65536”, and the winning probability of Replay 1 at RT2 is “8466 / 65536 ". That is, the winning probability of Replay 1 at RT1 is set to be the highest. Therefore, for the player, RT1 is more advantageous than the normal state and RT2 from the viewpoint of enjoying the benefits related to Replay 1. On the other hand, the winning probability of Replay 1 in the normal state and the winning probability of Replay 1 at RT 2 are approximately the same. However, as shown in step S111, in the normal state, the operation of RT 1 , which is an advantageous state, may be performed, but in RT 2 , the operation of RT 1 , which is an advantageous state, is not performed. Therefore, the viewpoint of the player, from the viewpoint of the operation of the RT 1 is performed, the normal state is advantageous state compared to RT2. For these reasons, it can be said that RT 2 is in a relatively disadvantageous state for the player.

  From the above, when the symbol combination (second symbol combination) related to the cherry is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, the CPU 31 operates in a disadvantageous state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. When the symbol combination (third symbol combination) related to the bell is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, the player operates in an advantageous state relatively advantageous to the player.

  Thus, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game based on the display combination. In other words, when the CPU 31 displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game along the active line, the operation of the bonus game is started.

  Further, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 performs the operation in the disadvantageous state on the condition that the second symbol combination is displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R when the operation in the advantageous state is not performed. When the disadvantageous state operation is not performed, the advantageous state operation is performed on the condition that the combination of the third symbols is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. That is, the CPU 31 operates RT based on the display combination and the operating flag.

  With reference to FIG. 41, an interrupt process showing a procedure of processes executed by the main CPU (CPU 31) every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S121). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S122). In this process, the CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of an input signal (for example, an input signal from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6) transmitted to the microcomputer 30. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S123). For example, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, start operation), and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed. To control. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process (step S124). Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the BET lamp based on the number of inserted sheets. Further, the CPU 31 displays on the credit display unit 19 the number of medals that are credited (that is, stored), the number of medals paid out, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S125) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  With reference to FIG. 42, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the sub CPU (that is, the image control microcomputer 81) will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an initialization process (step S201). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a set value change command has been received (step S202). At this time, when the set value change command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the set value change flag to ON (step S203), and then performs the process of step S204. On the other hand, if the set value change command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S204.

  In step S204, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a character setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this processing, the image control microcomputer 81 performs character determination and various settings related to the character.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an information input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S205). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 performs various settings related to the selected character based on an input operation by the player.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs information output processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S206). In this process, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process related to restoration, which will be described later, based on an output operation by the player.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a command has been received (step S207). At this time, if a command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reception process corresponding to the type of command, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S208), and then the process of step S209. I do. In this reception process, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reception process according to the type of the received command. On the other hand, if the command has not been received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S209.

  In step S209, the image control microcomputer 81 makes an image effect request. Here, the rendering of the image corresponding to the rendering data is performed on the rendering display unit 23. The effect data relates to the image data that can identify the effect mode in the effect display unit 23, the light source data that can identify the effect mode in the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the effect that is output by the speakers 9L and 9R. It is composed of sound source data for generating sound effects (sound sources). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a lamp effect request (step S210). Here, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command including information related to the effect data to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control for the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 to emit light at a predetermined timing based on the transmitted command.

  Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a sound effect request (step S211). Here, the image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command including information related to the effect data to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. Thereby, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits the sound source data corresponding to the effect data to the sound source IC 115 based on the transmitted command, and the music is output from the speakers 9L and 9R. When this process ends, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S204.

  With reference to FIG. 43, a character setting process showing a procedure of processing in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs character determination and various settings relating to the character will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the character selected flag is on (step S221). At this time, if the character selected flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S222. On the other hand, if the character selected flag is off, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S226. The character selected flag is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether or not a character has been determined.

  In step S222, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not all bonus effect check flags are on. At this time, if all the bonus effect check flags are on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S223. On the other hand, if any of the bonus effect check flags is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S226. The bonus effect check flag is provided for each character corresponding to each of a plurality of types of story effects. This bonus effect check flag is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify a story effect performed among a plurality of types of story effects. That is, in the embodiment, there is provided a storage area for storing information indicating whether each of a plurality of types of effects has been determined by the image control microcomputer 81.

  In step S223, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a costume selectable process. When this processing is performed, an item “select costume” is added to the menu. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is a costume selection request (step S224). At this time, if there is a costume selection request, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the corresponding costume data based on the type of the selected character (step S225), and then the process of step S205 in FIG. I do.

  Here, the costume selection request is generated based on the operation of the operation unit 25 by the player. In the embodiment, a costume selection request is generated by selecting an item of “costume selection” displayed on the menu and performing an operation of selecting a costume (costume selection operation). That is, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process of detecting a costume selection operation and determining costume data corresponding to the character selected based on the detection of the costume selection operation.

  That is, when the bonus effect check flag corresponding to the selected character is changed to information indicating that all of the plurality of types of effect identifiers have been determined, the image control microcomputer 81 is based on detection of the costume selection operation. Then, the information related to the display mode of the selected character is changed.

  As described above, when all the effects related to the plurality of types of story effects are performed, the player can select the display mode of the selected character. That is, according to this configuration, the player can further select the character display mode that suits his / her preference even after selecting the character that suits his / her preference. Thus, since the opportunity which can make the character suitable for one's liking into the display mode suitable for one's liking is provided, the player's interest with respect to a character can be maintained. In addition, since the probability that the production identifier corresponding to a plurality of types of story productions is determined increases as the value of the likability counter increases, from the viewpoint that the above opportunity can be obtained quickly. The value of the likability counter can be said to be numerical information relating to a privilege given to the player.

  In step S226, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is a character selection request. At this time, if there is a character selection request, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S227. On the other hand, when there is no character selection request, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S229.

  Here, the character selection request is generated based on the operation of the operation unit 25 by the player. In the embodiment, a character selection request is generated by selecting an item “character selection” displayed on the menu and further performing an operation (character selection operation) for selecting one character from a plurality of types of characters. . That is, the image control microcomputer 81 detects a character selection operation and performs a process of determining one character data from a plurality of types of character data based on the detection of the character selection operation.

  In step S227, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets the corresponding character data based on the selected character type. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the character selected flag to ON (step S228). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S205 in FIG.

  In step S229, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the character selected flag is on. At this time, if the character selected flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S205 in FIG. On the other hand, if the character selected flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S230.

  In step S230, the image control microcomputer 81 sets character data A corresponding to the character A as a default. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the character selected flag to ON (step S231). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S205 in FIG.

  As described above, the image control microcomputer 81 determines a character and sets a character based on various selection operations.

  With reference to FIG. 44, the information input process which showed the procedure of the process which the image control microcomputer 81 performs the various setting which concerns on a character is demonstrated.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an information input request (step S241). At this time, if there is an information input request, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S242. On the other hand, if there is no information input request, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S244.

  Here, the information input request is generated based on the operation of the operation unit 25 by the player. In the embodiment, the player selects an item of “character setting” displayed on the menu using the operation unit 25 and inputs a name, sex, age, etc. (player data input operation), and a favorite stage An information input request is generated by performing an operation (player data selection operation) for selecting a favorite food or the like. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 detects a player data input operation and a player data selection operation, input data based on the player data input operation (that is, data including name information, gender information, etc.) and a game Selection data based on the person data selection operation (that is, data including favorite stage information, favorite food information, etc.) is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. The input data and selection data are collectively referred to as “hero data” hereinafter.

  In step S242, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the input main character data. The main character data input completion flag is a flag provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether or not the main character data is set. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the main character data input completion flag to ON (step S243). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S206 in FIG.

  In step S244, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the main character data input completion flag is on. At this time, if the main character data input completion flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S206 in FIG. On the other hand, when the main character data input completion flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S245.

  In step S245, the image control microcomputer 81 sets default data. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the main character data input completion flag to on (step S246). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S206 in FIG.

  As described above, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the character based on the input operation.

  With reference to FIG. 45, an information output process showing a procedure of a process performed by the image control microcomputer 81 for a process related to restoration will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an information output request (step S251). At this time, if there is an information output request, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S252. On the other hand, when there is no information output request, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S207 in FIG.

  Here, the information output request is generated based on the operation of the operation unit 25 by the player. In the embodiment, an information output request is generated by an operation (output operation) in which the player selects an item “information output” displayed on the menu using the operation unit 25. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 detects an output operation, and performs a code display process described later based on the detection of the output operation.

  In step S252, the image control microcomputer 81 extracts a bonus performance check flag (data) corresponding to the set main character data and the character type. In addition, the bonus control check flag (data) corresponding to the set main character data and the character type is adopted as an object to be extracted by the image control microcomputer 81. In addition, the value of the effect date management counter is used. In addition, various information relating to the existing effects such as the value of the likability counter and various information input by the player may be employed. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs code display processing (step S253). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S207 in FIG.

  Here, in the code display process, the image control microcomputer 81 first obtains code information (predetermined information) from the extracted character data corresponding to the selected character and the bonus effect check flag corresponding to the selected character. Generate. In other words, the image control microcomputer 81 can restore (restore) the character data corresponding to the selected character and the bonus performance check flag corresponding to the selected character based on the code information. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process necessary for generating an image including code information (for example, a two-dimensional code pattern 205 described later). For example, the image control microcomputer 81 generates URL information obtained by encoding code information and a predetermined URL, and generates data for displaying the URL information as a two-dimensional graphic pattern on the effect display unit 23.

  As described above, in the information output process, the image control microcomputer 81 displays the code information so that the image formed so that the information stored in the work RAM 84 can be restored is displayed on the effect display unit 23 based on the output operation. Generate.

  With reference to FIG. 46, a description will be given of a process at the time of reception showing a procedure of processing performed by the image control microcomputer 81 according to the type of the received command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S261). At this time, if the medal insertion command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S262), and then the process of step S276. I do. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S263.

  In step S263, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether a start command is received. At this time, if the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S264), and then performs a process of step S276. . On the other hand, if it is not when the start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S265.

  In step S265, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a reel stop command is received. At this time, if it is a reel stop command reception time, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reel stop command reception time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S266), and then the process of step S276. I do. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S267.

  In step S267, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a display command is being received. At this time, when the display command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S268), and then performs a process of step S276. . On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S269.

  In step S269, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a bonus start command is received. At this time, when the bonus start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the BB gaming state (sub) (step S270), and will be described later with reference to FIG. The process at the time of receiving the bonus start command is performed (step S271), and then the process of step S276 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S272.

  In step S272, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not a bonus end command is received. At this time, when it is time to receive a bonus end command, the image control microcomputer 81 continues the process of step S273. On the other hand, when the bonus end command is not received, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S276.

  In step S273, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data for the end of the bonus. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 changes the gaming state managed by itself to the general gaming state (sub) (step S274). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the chance zone flag to ON (step S275). The chance zone flag is used by the image control microcomputer 81 to identify whether the state managed by the CPU 31 is the normal state (in other words, the chance zone in which the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 are permitted). Flag.

  In step S276, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect execution process based on the set character data and effect data. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S209 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 47, a medal insertion command reception process will be described, in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process for performing various settings related to the presentation, triggered by the reception of the medal insertion command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the set value change flag is on (step S281). At this time, if the set value change flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S282. On the other hand, if the set value change flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S285.

  In step S282, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 0 as the mode. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 1 (step S283). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the set value change flag to off (step S284). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S285.

  In step S285, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the chance zone flag is on. At this time, if the chance zone flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S286. On the other hand, when the chance zone flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S289.

  In step S286, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 8. At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 8, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S289. On the other hand, if the internal state is not the internal state 8, then the process of step S287 is performed.

  In step S287, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 1 as the mode. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 7 (step S288). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S289.

  In step S289, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the previous internal state and the current internal state. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is different based on the result of referring to the previous internal state and the current internal state (step S290). At this time, if the internal states are different, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently refers to the stage transition table, determines the stage based on the current internal state (step S291), and then performs the process of step S292. I do. On the other hand, if the internal state is the same, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S292.

  In step S292, the image control microcomputer 81 sets background data based on the determined stage and the value of the production date management counter. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 48, a description will be given of a start command reception process showing a procedure of a process in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs various settings relating to the presentation with the reception of the start command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by itself is the BB gaming state (sub) (step S301). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the player is the BB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S307. On the other hand, when the gaming state managed by itself is not the BB gaming state (sub), the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S302.

  In step S302, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the RT1 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 performs RT1 operating effect lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S306), and then step S310. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the RT1 operating flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S303.

  In step S303, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT2 operating flag is ON, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an RT2 operating effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S305), and then step S310. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the RT2 operating flag is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a general gaming state effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S304). Process.

  In step S307, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a production point giving lottery process during BB operation. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the value of the cherry notification number counter based on the lottery result with reference to the BB actuating effect point granting table (step S308). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines an effect small item based on the determined effect identifier (step S309). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S310.

  In step S310, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data relating to the effect small items. That is, it can be said that the effect small items and the effect data are equivalent. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the determined effect is a premium bonus effect (step S311). At this time, if the determined effect is a premier bonus effect, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect point assignment table, and based on the set effect data, the value of the favorableness counter and the number of cherry notifications The counter value is updated (step S312), and then the process of step S313 is performed. On the other hand, if the determined effect is not the premium bonus effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S313.

  In step S313, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the value of the special effect management counter based on the set effect data. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the general game state effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process performed by the image control microcomputer 81 for various settings related to the effect performed in the general game state (normal state) will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a general game state mode transition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S321). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an effect large item from the effect large item determination table based on the internal winning combination (step S322). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an effecting item based on the determined effect large item by using the effecting item determination table (step S323). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the value of the likability counter and the value of the production date management counter, and determines the production small item by the production small item determination table based on the decided production item and stage. (Step S324). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry (step S325). At this time, if the internal winning combination includes yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, the process of step S326 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination does not include yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S328.

  In step S326, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 7 and the effect large item is a winning combination notification effect. At this time, when the internal state is the internal state 7 and the effect large item is the winning combination notification effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the cherry notification frequency counter (step S327), Subsequently, the process of step S328 is performed. Here, since the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 are permitted in the normal state, the player is notified of the internal winning combination, and the combination of symbols related to the cherry is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The stop operation can be performed so as to avoid the display. That is, the player can wait for the operation of RT1 being the advantageous state to be performed while avoiding the operation of RT2 being the disadvantageous state being performed. That is, the larger the value of the cherry notification count counter is, the more opportunities are given to notify the internal winning combination. Therefore, the value of the cherry notification count counter is numerical information related to the profit for the player. On the other hand, when the internal state is the internal state 7 and the effect large item is not the winning combination notification effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S328.

  In step S328, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the in-production item is the transition to the long scenario. At this time, if the effected item is the transition to the long scenario, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 6 (step S329), and then performs the process of step S330. On the other hand, if the effected item is not the transition to the long scenario, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S330.

  In step S330, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the internal state is any one of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5. At this time, when the internal state is any one of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the internal state management counter (step S331), and subsequently, step S332. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the internal state is not any of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S332, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the internal state management counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the internal state management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S333. On the other hand, if the value of the internal state management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S333, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 5. At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S335. On the other hand, if the internal state is not the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a higher internal state, sets the corresponding value in the internal state management counter (step S334), and then in FIG. The process of step S310 is performed.

  In step S335, the image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the value of the effect date management counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 1 and sets “2” in the internal state management counter (step S336). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 50, the general game state mode transition process in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows a procedure for changing the mode based on an internal winning combination or the like will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 7 (step S341). At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 7, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S344. On the other hand, if the internal state is not the internal state 7, the image control microcomputer 81 continues with the process of step S342.

  In step S342, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the mode is mode 0. At this time, if the mode is mode 0, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S344. On the other hand, when the mode is not mode 0, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 7 as the mode (step S343), and then performs the process of step S344.

  In step S344, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 2 as the mode (step S345), and then the processing of step S322 in FIG. I do. On the other hand, if none of BB1, BB2, and BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S322 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 51, the effect lottery process for RT2 operation in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of performing various settings related to the effect performed when RT2 is operating will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs RT2 operation mode transition processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S351). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an effect large item from the effect large item determination table based on the internal winning combination (step S352). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an in-progress item by the in-progress item determination table based on the determined effect large item (step S353). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the value of the likability counter and the value of the production date management counter, and determines the production small item by the production small item determination table based on the decided production item and stage. (Step S354). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 6 (step S355). At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 6, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S356. On the other hand, when the internal state is not the internal state 6, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S360.

  In step S356, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the large effect item is a conversation effect. At this time, when the effect large item is a conversation effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S357. On the other hand, if the effect large item is not a conversation effect, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S357, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the special effect management counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special effect management counter is “0” (step S358). At this time, if the value of the special effect management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 1 (step S359), and then performs the process of step S360. On the other hand, if the value of the special effect management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S360, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the in-production item is a transition to a long scenario. At this time, if the in-production item is the transition to the long scenario, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 6 (step S361), and then performs the process of step S362. On the other hand, when the in-production item is not the long scenario transition, the process of step S362 is subsequently performed.

  In step S362, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the internal state is any one of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5. At this time, if the internal state is any one of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the internal state management counter by “1” (step S363), and then step S364. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the internal state is not any of the internal state 1 to the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S364, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the internal state management counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the internal state management counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S365. On the other hand, if the value of the internal state management counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  In step S365, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 5. At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S367. On the other hand, when the internal state is not the internal state 5, the image control microcomputer 81 sets a higher internal state, sets the corresponding value in the internal state management counter (step S366), and then in FIG. The process of step S310 is performed.

  In step S367, the image control microcomputer 81 adds “1” to the value of the effect date management counter. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 1 and sets “2” in the internal state management counter (step S368). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 52, a description will be given of the RT2 in-operation mode transition process in which the image control microcomputer 81 shows a procedure for changing the mode based on an internal winning combination or the like.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination (step S371). At this time, if BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 2 as the mode (step S372), and then the processing of step S352 of FIG. I do. On the other hand, when none of BB1, BB2, and BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S373.

  In step S373, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “11” or less. At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “11” or less, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 6 as the mode (step S374), and then performs the process of step S352 of FIG. . On the other hand, when the value of the RT game number counter is “12” or more, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375.

  In step S375, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 6. At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 6, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 1 as the mode (step S376), and then performs the process of step S352 of FIG. On the other hand, when the internal state is not the internal state 6, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S377.

  In step S377, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a mode transition lottery process based on the internal winning combination and the mode transition table. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the result of the mode transition lottery process is a mode transition (step S378). At this time, if the mode is shifted, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the determined mode (step S379), and then performs the process of step S352 of FIG. On the other hand, if the mode is not shifted, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S352 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the effect lottery process for RT1 operation which shows the procedure of the process which the image control microcomputer 81 performs the various settings regarding the effect performed when RT1 is operate | moving is demonstrated.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination (step S381). At this time, if BB1, BB2, or BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 2 as the mode (step S382), and then performs the process of step S384. On the other hand, if none of BB1, BB2, and BB3 is included in the internal winning combination, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S383.

  In step S383, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 1 as the mode. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an effect large item from the effect large item determination table based on the internal winning combination (step S384). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the set mode and the internal state, and determines an effecting item by the effecting item determination table based on the determined effect large item (step S385). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the value of the likability counter and the value of the production date management counter, and determines the production small item by the production small item determination table based on the decided production item and stage. (Step S386). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S387). At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the previous internal state and mode (step S388), and then performs the process of step S310 of FIG. Do. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S310 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 54, a reel stop command reception process will be described, in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs a process for performing various settings related to the presentation, triggered by the reception of the reel stop command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the small effect item is a quiz effect (step S391). At this time, if the effect small item is a quiz effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S392. On the other hand, if the small effect item is not a quiz effect, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  In step S392, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop operation is the first stop operation. At this time, when the stop operation is the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect point assignment table and determines the determined effect small items and the types of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R related to the stop operation. Based on, the value of the favorableness counter and the value of the cherry notification number counter are updated (step S393), and then the process of step S276 in FIG. 46 is performed. On the other hand, if the stop operation is not the first stop operation, the image control microcomputer 81 next performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 55, a display command reception process will be described which shows the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs various settings relating to the presentation, triggered by reception of the display command.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry (step S401). At this time, if the display combination is yellow cherry, heart cherry, or blue cherry, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S402. On the other hand, when the display combination is not any of yellow cherry, heart cherry, and blue cherry, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S409.

  In step S402, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S412. On the other hand, if the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are OFF, the process of step S403 is subsequently performed.

  In step S403, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the mode is mode 0. At this time, if the mode is mode 0, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 1 as the mode (step S404), and then performs the process of step S412. If the mode is not mode 0, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S405.

  In step S405, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal state is the internal state 7. At this time, if the internal state is the internal state 7, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S406. On the other hand, if the internal state is not the internal state 7, the image control microcomputer 81 sets mode 1 as the mode (step S408), and then performs the process of step S412.

  In step S406, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the internal state 1. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the chance zone flag to off (step S407), and then performs the process of step S412.

  In step S409, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a bell. At this time, if the display combination is a bell, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S410. On the other hand, if the display combination is not a bell, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S412.

  In step S410, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 subsequently performs the process of step S412. On the other hand, if the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are OFF, the internal state 8 is set (step S411), and then the process of step S412 is performed.

  In step S412, the image control microcomputer 81 sets and determines effect data based on the type of display combination. Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 56, the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command showing the procedure of the process in which the image control microcomputer 81 performs various settings related to the effect upon reception of the bonus start command will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the effect content determination table for BB operation and determines the effect content (step S421). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the content of the effect is a story effect (step S422). At this time, if the effect content is a story effect, the process of step S423 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the effect content is not a story effect, an effect identifier is determined according to the character type (step S426), and then the process of step S276 in FIG. 46 is performed.

  In step S423, the image control microcomputer 81 refers to the story effect presentation identifier determination table, and determines and sets the effect identifier based on the value of the favorability counter and the story effect pointer. Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 updates the bonus effect check flag corresponding to the determined effect identifier to ON according to the character type (step S424). Subsequently, the image control microcomputer 81 sets an effect date management counter according to the determined effect identifier (step S425), and then performs the process of step S276 in FIG.

  Here, the value of the story effect pointer sequentially shifts from “1” to “7”, and shifts to “1” when reaching “7”. That is, the story effect pointer is a pointer provided for the image control microcomputer 81 to determine an effect identifier in a predetermined order from among a plurality of types of effect identifiers. In the embodiment, by performing an effect corresponding to the effect identifier determined by the image control microcomputer 81 in a predetermined order, an effect that becomes a series of stories is performed.

  In this way, by performing an effect corresponding to the effect identifier determined in a predetermined order, an effect related to a series of stories is performed. Further, by performing an attractive production that becomes a series of stories, the player pays attention to the characters appearing in the production. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player's interest in the character can be increased.

  With reference to FIG. 57, the setting of the character displayed on the effect display part 23 is demonstrated. FIG. 57 (1) shows an example when the player is setting a character. FIG. 57 (2) shows an example after the player has set the character.

  FIG. 57 (1) shows items input by the player and items selected by the player. That is, the player inputs and selects items by operating the operation unit 25 according to the items displayed on the effect display unit 23. In other words, the player sets the character by operating the operation unit 25.

  When the character is set, as shown in (2) of FIG. 57, the effect display unit 23 displays information based on information input by the player and information selected by the player.

  That is, an effect is performed by the image control microcomputer 81 based on the above-described effect data and input data input by an input operation by the player. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player's preference is reflected in the effect performed by the image control microcomputer 81. Therefore, the significance of the performance for the player can be improved by reflecting the player's preference in the performance performed by the image control microcomputer 81.

  FIG. 58 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the service providing system 300. The service providing system 300 includes a gaming machine 1, a server device (Web server) 201, a mobile terminal 202, the Internet 203, and a mobile phone switching network 204. The server device 201 and the mobile terminal 202 are connected via the Internet 203 and the mobile phone switching network 204, and are configured to be accessible to each other.

  The service providing system 300 provides a service related to restoration. This service starts when the two-dimensional code pattern 205 is displayed on the gaming machine 1 when the output operation is performed. The two-dimensional code pattern 205 is an image formed including URL information including code information and predetermined URL information. The two-dimensional code pattern 205 is imaged by a portable terminal 202 provided with an imaging device. The mobile terminal 202 generates a URL based on the two-dimensional code pattern 205.

  Furthermore, the mobile terminal 202 can request password data corresponding to the code information from the server device 201 based on the generated URL via the Internet 203 and the mobile phone switching network 204. Upon receiving this request, the server device 201 generates password data corresponding to the code information, and transmits (discloses) the password data to the mobile terminal 202 via the Internet 203 and the mobile phone switching network 204. It is like that.

  When the portable terminal 202 receives password data, the portable terminal 202 acquires a Web page on which a password (character string) related to the password data is displayed. In this way, the portable terminal 202 displays the password.

  When the player who has acquired the password selects the “password input” item displayed on the menu and performs an operation for inputting the password (password input operation), the image control microcomputer 81 performs the password input operation. The code information is restored based on the code information, and the character data corresponding to the selected character and the bonus performance check flag corresponding to the selected character are restored based on the code information. That is, the image control microcomputer 81 detects an input based on an image displayed on the effect display unit 23, restores the detected input as predetermined information, and stores the input in the work RAM 84 based on the predetermined information. Information is changed.

  That is, according to this configuration, an image formed so that information indicating whether or not each of a plurality of types of effect data has already been determined is displayed, so that the player can perform input based on the image. Thus, a privilege that an effect is performed based on the above information, in other words, an effect based on an effect that has already been performed can be received. That is, the player selects whether or not to enjoy the effect based on the effect already performed, based on his / her own judgment. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to perform an attractive production and to eliminate as much as possible the situation in which the production based on the production already performed cannot be enjoyed due to circumstances on the game shop side. In addition, according to this configuration, for example, the above information is recorded on an external recording medium prepared by an amusement store, and compared to a configuration in which the information is read, it is troublesome that the external recording medium must always be carried. Is not given to the player.

  In this way, a series of services related to restoration are performed across the gaming machine 1 and the portable terminal 202.

  The mobile terminal 202 includes, for example, a mobile phone terminal such as a mobile phone or PHS (Personal Handyphone System), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), and the like, and browses a Web page based on a specified URL (data). Browser software. The mobile terminal 202 includes a CCD camera as an imaging device and a speaker as a sound output device. Furthermore, the portable terminal 202 includes a unit that reads a two-dimensional code pattern imaged by the imaging device and acquires (decodes) information included in the two-dimensional code pattern.

  The two-dimensional code pattern 205 is an image in which information is displayed in a vertical and horizontal mosaic pattern with black and white cells (cells), and includes images of two-dimensional codes such as QR code (registered trademark), DataMatrix (registered trademark), and PDF417. .

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

  In the embodiment, the image control microcomputer 81 is configured to determine the cherry notification count counter update value by a predetermined lottery with reference to the BB actuating effect point assignment table, but is not limited thereto. For example, the image control microcomputer 81 may be configured to determine the cherry notification count counter update value by a predetermined lottery that takes into account the setting value with reference to the BB actuating effect point assignment table.

  In the embodiment, the two-dimensional code pattern 205 formed including the URL information including the code information and the predetermined URL is displayed on the effect display unit 23, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a character string including code information (for example, a character string obtained by encrypting code information) may be displayed on the effect display unit 23.

  In the embodiment, the configuration is adopted in which the stop operation is permitted when the number of inserted sheets is “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that allows a stop operation when the number of inserted sheets is any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” may be adopted.

  In the embodiment, the big bonus game and the regular bonus game are adopted as the bonus game, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called middle bonus game, single bonus game, or the like may be adopted as the bonus game.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows the storage area of an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and an operating flag. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a mode list. The figure which shows a mode transfer table. The figure which shows an internal state list. The figure which shows a stage transfer table. The figure which shows a production | presentation date management counter value list. The figure which shows a character list. The figure which shows a production large item determination table. The figure which shows a production large item determination table. The figure which shows the item determination table during production. The figure which shows the production small item determination table for conversation production. The figure which shows the example of a conversation production. The figure which shows the effect small item determination table for winning combination alert | report effect. The figure which shows the effect small item determination table for special effects. The figure which shows the example of the production | presentation which concerns on a long scenario. The figure which shows the production small item determination table for quiz production groups. The figure which shows the example of a quiz production. The figure which shows an effect point provision table. The figure which shows the production content determination table for BB action | operations. The figure which shows the production | presentation identifier determination table for a story production. The figure which shows the effect small item determination table for a story effect. The figure which shows the production | generation point provision table for BB action | operations. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows an interruption process. The main flowchart of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows a character setting process. The flowchart which shows an information input process. The flowchart which shows an information output process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of reception according to the classification of command. The flowchart which shows a medal insertion command reception process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows the effect lottery process for general gaming states. The flowchart which shows the mode transfer process for general game states. The flowchart which shows the effect lottery process for RT2 action | operation. The flowchart which shows the mode transfer process for RT2 operation | movement. The flowchart which shows the effect lottery process for RT1 action | operation. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of reel stop command reception. The flowchart which shows a display command reception process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. The figure which shows the example of the setting of a character. The figure which shows the structure of a service provision system.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A plurality of display windows which are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and display a plurality of symbols attached to each of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Design variation means for performing variation of a plurality of symbols attached to each of the plurality of reels based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination means; ,
A bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game when a first symbol combination is displayed on the plurality of display windows;
When the combination of the second symbols is displayed on the plurality of display windows, disadvantageous state operating means for operating the disadvantageous state relatively disadvantageous for the player;
When the combination of the third symbols is displayed on the plurality of display windows, an advantageous state actuating means for actuating an advantageous state relatively advantageous to the player,
The plurality of symbols attached to the first reel of the plurality of reels includes a first symbol that constitutes a combination of the first symbols adjacent to each other and a second symbol that constitutes the combination of the second symbols. Rutotomoni contains 2 symbol, third symbol constructing the combination of the third symbol are included,
A plurality of symbols attached to the second reel of the plurality of reels, the third symbol constructing the combination of the third symbol with configuring the combination of the second symbol is included ,
The plurality of symbols attached to the third reel of the plurality of reels include the third symbol constituting the combination of the third symbols,
The disadvantageous state operating means is
When the second symbol is displayed on the first display window corresponding to the first reel and the third symbol is displayed on the second display window corresponding to the second reel, Act in a disadvantageous state that is relatively unfavorable to the
Said advantageous state actuating means comprises:
The third symbol is displayed on the first display window corresponding to the first reel, the third symbol is displayed on the second display window corresponding to the second reel, and the first symbol is displayed . wherein the third reel to a third display window corresponding the third symbol is displayed, have row operation of the relatively favorable favorable conditions for the player,
The gaming machine , wherein the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are different from each other . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The stop control means detects the stop operation corresponding to the second reel when the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the first display window. A game machine characterized by performing stop control so that the symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols or the third symbols are displayed on the second display window when the means is used.

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