JP5270868B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine contributing to an improvement in a taste of a specific game state by providing it with a game property allowing a player to guess an ending time of the specific game state such as replay time (RT). <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of RT shifting symbols, or triggers for shifting to an RT game state. When an RT shifting symbol is displayed, a main control circuit 71 of this game machine 1 controls to shift a game state to the RT game state for playing the number of unit games corresponding to the displayed RT shifting symbol. However, a plurality of RT shifting symbols are sometimes simultaneously displayed, in such cases, the main control circuit 71 controls based on the priorities provided for every RT shifting symbols to shift the game state to the RT game state for playing the number of unit games corresponding to an RT shifting symbol having a higher order of priority. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, a replay time (RT) with a high winning probability that a re-game prize for starting the next game without paying a game medium is selected by lottery is provided, and depending on the type of symbol displayed on the display window A gaming machine that shifts to RT with a different number of continuing games is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the player can grasp the number of games that RT continues by using the displayed symbols.
JP 2006-223396 A

  However, if the number of games in which RT continues is known, the player knows the end point of RT, and the gameability that the player guesses how long RT will continue is lost. Further, for example, if it is found that the number of games in which RT continues is small, the player may lose interest in RT, and the game may be lost.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and by not knowing the end point of RT, it has a game property that the player can guess how long RT will continue, and as a result, the player An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be interested in.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the present invention provides the following.

(1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) and start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, start described later) An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation by the switch 6S) and the start operation detecting means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) And, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the symbol change control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a stepping motor 49L described later) that controls the symbol display means to change the symbol. , 49C, 49R, a main control circuit 71 (to be described later), and stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS to be described later) ) And the symbol stop means for controlling the symbol display means to stop the variation of the symbol based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Control means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and specific symbol storage means for storing a combination of a plurality of specific symbols (for example, RT transition symbols described later) (for example, Based on the combination of the specific symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the symbol variation is stopped by the symbol stop control means and the symbol stop control means, the internal winning combination determining means determines the re-game prize. A plurality of end conditions (for example, RT game count cows) for a replay time gaming state (for example, an RT gaming state described later) having a relatively high probability of being determined as an internal winning combination. End condition determining means (for example, means for performing RT game number counter setting processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and until the end condition is satisfied. , replay time gaming state control means for performing control for the gaming state to the replay time gaming state (e.g., means for updating the on the RT operation flag to be described later, the main control circuit 71 will be described later) provided with, a, The specific symbol storage means stores a combination of a plurality of symbols that can be displayed simultaneously on the symbol display means as the specific symbol combination, and the symbol stop control means stores the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. Based on the detection and determination of the specific internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of the specific symbols on the symbol display means is stopped. Controls have rows that the combination of specific symbol is a made of an opportunity to migrate to the replay time gaming state, different from the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning game of the specific internal winning combination A featured gaming machine .

According to the gaming machine described in (1), the specific symbol storage means stores a combination of a plurality of symbols that can be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display means as a specific symbol combination. The ending condition determining means determines any ending condition from a plurality of ending conditions as the ending condition for the specific gaming state based on the combination of specific symbols displayed on the symbol display means. As a result, a plurality of specific symbols can be displayed simultaneously on the symbol display means, and when a plurality of specific symbols are displayed simultaneously, it is not known which specific symbol is used to determine the end condition. As a result, the player cannot grasp which end condition has been determined, and cannot know how long the specific gaming state will continue. From the viewpoint of the player, the game will be played with a sense of expectation as to how long the specific game state will continue, and as a result, the player can be provided with the gameability of guessing the end time of the specific game state. . Therefore, the player is interested in the specific game state, which can contribute to the improvement of the game interest. Further, according to the gaming machine described in (1), the symbol stop control means performs control for causing the symbol display means to stop a combination of specific symbols based on the determination of the specific internal winning combination. As a result, the combination of specific symbols stops only when a specific internal winning combination is determined. Therefore, the player cannot arbitrarily arrange the specific symbol combination, and replay is performed with a predetermined probability. It is possible to shift to the time gaming state.

(2) In (1) Symbol placement of the gaming machine, said a combination of specific symbol storage means a plurality of said specific stored in the symbol, respectively priority setting means for setting a priority (e.g., RT priority later Table) and a plurality of the specified specifics displayed on the basis of the priority set by the priority setting means on the condition that a combination of the specific symbols is simultaneously displayed on the symbol display means. A highest priority symbol determination means (for example, means for performing RT game number counter setting processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), which determines the combination of the specific symbols having the highest priority among the symbol combinations of And the end condition determining means is based on the combination of the specific symbols determined by the highest priority symbol determining means among the displayed combinations of the specific symbols. And determining the end condition.

( 2 ) According to the gaming machine described in ( 2 ), when the combination of a plurality of specific symbols is simultaneously displayed on the symbol display unit, the highest priority symbol determination unit selects the specific symbol combination with the highest priority. decide. The end condition determining means determines the end condition based on the combination of specific symbols having the highest priority. Thereby, priority can be given to the combination of a plurality of specific symbols, and the gaming machine can control to some extent the end condition of the specific gaming state. In addition, for a player who has knowledge about the priority order, it is possible to predict which particular symbol combination has a higher priority among a plurality of specific symbol combinations displayed. It is possible to make an accurate estimation of the end condition as compared to other players. Therefore, as the player's knowledge of the gaming machine increases, the game is played such that the probability that a more advantageous end condition is determined increases, and a gaming machine with a high degree of strategy can be provided.

( 3 ) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) , the specific symbol storage means stores a combination of the same type of symbols and a combination of different types of symbols as the combination of the specific symbols, respectively. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 3 ), in addition to the same type of symbol combinations, combinations of different types of symbols are also specified symbol combinations. For the player, compared to the same type of symbol combinations, the combination of different types of symbols is easily overlooked, making it difficult for the player to grasp which end condition has been determined. As a result, the game is played with the expectation of how long the specific game state will continue, and it can contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game.

( 4 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 3 ), the specific symbol storage means stores a plurality of the end conditions and a plurality of combinations of the specific symbols respectively corresponding thereto. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine described in ( 4 ), since the plurality of end conditions correspond to a combination of a plurality of specific symbols, depending on the player's knowledge, the end condition can be estimated more accurately. . Therefore, the player continues to play games, and the player is less likely to get bored with the gaming machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which contributes to the improvement of the interest of a specific game state can be provided as a result of having the game property that a player guesses the end time of a specific game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

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

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays information related to the bonus game (for example, the number of possible games described later) in the bonus game. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are 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. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the payout number of medals when winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b varies depending on the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later).

  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 perform display of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display related to various effects, and the like. The display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. 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”.

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R have one symbol type and other symbol types arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Are managed by the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later) so that the player can be identified. For example, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are in a state where the ones corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are transmitted.

  Each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R is provided so as to surround each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R represent the window frames of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R arranged on the front surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image determined in response to a player's input operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area where a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting the picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and the image displayed in the effect display area 23 together.

  FIG. 3 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 reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 91)”, “V (design 92)”, “CHANCE (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95)”. , A symbol row composed of symbols “cherry (symbol 96)” and “replay (symbol 97)” is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  4 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 that are 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 that extracts 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.

  The ROM 32 is a program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, a program for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 24 described later) and fixed data (for example, various types shown in FIGS. 5 to 12 described later). Table). 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. For example, the RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIG.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a display unit ( A bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, by outputting drive pulses 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, and the BET lamp 17a. , 17b, 17c are connected to the CPU 31 by a lamp driving circuit 45 that manages the turning on and off of the light, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages the display by the display unit. 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, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a setting switch 26, a reset switch 27, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal. 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 setting switch 26 performs a setting value change operation in which the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on in a state where the setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated to the right ("ON" direction). To detect. When the setting switch 26 detects the setting value change operation, the reset switch 27 is provided with a reset button (see FIG. 5) for determining a setting value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. (Not shown) is detected. When the pressing operation of the reset button is detected by the reset switch 27, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”.

  In the embodiment, when the set value changing operation and the reset button pressing operation are performed and the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired set value, the start lever 6 is operated. A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated leftward (in the “OFF” direction), the player can perform an operation with the set value set. By performing these operations, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 ( That is, the value (for example, payout rate, machine discount) calculated from the total number of inserted sheets) can be adjusted.

  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 a designated value, the payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the completion of payout of medals has been detected. Occur.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, a 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.

  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 drive 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 of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a drive pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The output count is 336 times. That is, when the drive pulse is output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ie, Variation). 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 processing (FIG. 17 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 symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  With reference to FIG. 6, 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. In the embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided as gaming states. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are collectively referred to as the RT gaming state.

  The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 17 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. The state is distinguished by the number of frames and whether or not the bonus game is activated. The number of sliding frames is the amount that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops (in other words, For example, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is four frames.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 (so-called determination random value). Referring to FIG. 6, the number of lotteries is “9” when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) described later is 0 in the general gaming state and the RT gaming state, and the carryover combination storage described later. When the value of the area is not 0 (1), it is “7”. In the RB gaming state, the number of lotteries is “4”.

  The general gaming state is composed of a normal section having no carryover combination (section having a carryover combination storage area value of 0) and a carryover section having a carryover combination (section having a carryover combination storage area value of 1). . The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or more games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). Specifically, a BB or MB described later is used. Say. In the carryover section, there is no internal winning for the carryover combination, and in the normal section, the internal winning may be performed for the carryover combination. Therefore, it can be said that the normal section and the carryover section are basically different gaming states.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the general gaming state and the internal winning combination may be made to the carryover combination. Whether or not it is in the RT gaming state (RT1 gaming state or RT2 gaming state) can be determined by whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on. When the RT1 operating flag is on, it is the RT1 gaming state, and when the RT2 operating flag is on, it is the RT2 gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RT1 operating flag to ON is that BB or MB, which will be described later, ends (step S86 in FIG. 20 described later). The conditions for updating the RT1 operating flag to OFF are that the value of the RT game number counter (RT1 game number counter) is 0 (step S104 in FIG. 21 described later), and BB or MB described later is established as a display combination. This is to perform (step S116 in FIG. 22 described later) or to display an RT transition symbol to be described later on the active line (step S123 in FIG. 22 described later).

  The RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of unit games in the RT gaming state, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. In the embodiment, as the RT game number counter, an RT1 game number counter for counting the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state and an RT2 game number counter for counting the number of unit games in the RT2 gaming state are provided. ing.

  The condition for updating the RT2 operating flag to ON is that an RT transition symbol, which will be described later, is displayed on the active line (step S124 in FIG. 22, which will be described later). The condition for updating the RT2 operating flag to OFF is that the value of the RT game number counter (RT2 game number counter) is 0 (step S104 in FIG. 21 described later), and BB or MB described later is established as a display combination. (Step S116 in FIG. 22 described later).

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a first-type special combination, which will be described later, is operating, and is an advantageous gaming state as compared to the general gaming state. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON (step S23 in FIG. 16 described later). The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible winning number is 0 (step S95 in FIG. 20 described later), or the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. Is Rukoto. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB described later. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, two medals bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high).

  The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to ON is that BB is established as a display combination (step S114 in FIG. 22 described later). BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. Here, the “first type special accessory” is an accessory that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability that the condition device related to winning for each specified number operates. In this case, the operation can be continued until a predetermined number of game results not exceeding 12 are obtained. In addition, the “actual accessory continuous actuating device relating to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, and operates when a specific symbol combination is displayed. This means that the operation ends when determined in advance.

  The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payout possible number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0) (step S85 in FIG. 20 described later). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB is established, 345 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

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

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on.

  The CB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a “second-type special combination” described later is operating. In the CB gaming state, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding symbols is 1), and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other reels is 4.

  The CB gaming state can be identified by whether the CB operating flag is on or off. The CB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON (step S25 in FIG. 16 described later). The condition that the CB operating flag is updated to be off is that one game is finished.

  The MB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not an advantageous state is generated due to the establishment of the MB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, two medals bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high).

  The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that the MB is established as a display combination (step S112 in FIG. 22 described later). MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when The “actual equipment continuous actuating device related to type 2 special features” is a device that can actuate type 2 special features continuously, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  The condition for updating the MB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payout possible number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the MB operating flag is updated to ON until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. When MB is established, 253 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

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

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

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

  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. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying role, and a bonus game winning combination, and a small role / replay data pointer and A bonus data pointer is provided.

  Here, BB, MB, cherry, bell, watermelon, and replay are provided in the role of the embodiment. BB and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter, and cherry, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role” hereinafter. The bonus data pointer is used to determine the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination, and the small role / replay data pointer is used to determine the type of small combination and replay determined as an internal winning combination. Used to do.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and a value (random number for determination) stored in this calculation area is provided for each winning number. Subtracted sequentially by lottery value. 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 (for example, “65536”).

  In the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. 8, and (3) of FIG. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 and the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in (4) of FIG. 8 are provided. The internal lottery table for general gaming state is referred to in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state is referred to in the RT1 gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state is referred to in the RT2 gaming state, and RB gaming The state internal lottery table is referred to in the RB gaming state. In the CB gaming state, cherry, bell, and watermelon are determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. Comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state with the RT lottery state internal lottery table (RT1 gaming state internal lottery table or RT2 gaming state internal lottery table), when using the RT gaming state internal lottery table The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 1 is larger than when using the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Here, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number 1 is 1, and the small role / replay data pointer 1 corresponds to replay (see FIG. 9 described later).

  As will be described in detail later, when a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line, the same number of medals as the bet placed on the unit game of this time are automatically inserted. For this reason, the RT gaming state has a higher probability of internal winning in replay than the general gaming state, and as a result, the player can obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  With reference to FIG. 9, 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 internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 9 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes.

  Here, with reference to (1) of FIG. 7, (1) of FIG. 9, and (2) of FIG. 9, the internal winning combination lottered in the general gaming state will be described.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. When the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is “9964”, for example, first, “9964” is subtracted by the lottery value “8964” corresponding to the winning number 1. Since the subtracted value is “1000”, which is a positive value, next, “1000” is subtracted by the lottery value “200” corresponding to the winning number 2. The subtracted value is “800”. In this way, when the random number value is sequentially subtracted with the lottery value provided for each winning number, the winning number 3 results in a negative value. Therefore, the winning number 3 is determined as the winning number. When the winning number 3 is determined as the winning number, 3 is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, and 0 is determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 9, the content corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “3” is a bell. Referring to (2) of FIG. 9, the content corresponding to the bonus data pointer “0” is lost. As a result, when the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is “9964”, the bell is determined as the internal winning combination.

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

  The symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to symbol combinations stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to this data. ing. The data of the display combination is represented by a binary number and is stored in the display combination storage area 1 or 2 described later.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000010” is determined based on the symbol combination table, and cherry becomes the display role. When the inserted number is 3 (3 BET), two medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 2 (2 BET), 15 medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag stored in a bonus operating flag storage area, which will be described later, information on values stored in a bonus end number counter, and information on values stored in a possible game counter. The information on the value stored in the winning possible number counter is defined.

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

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

  The RT priority table will be described with reference to FIG. This RT priority table is referred to when a combination of RT transition symbols is displayed on the active line.

  The RT priority table includes information on values counted by the RT game number counter corresponding to each combination of RT transition symbols, and priority information. The RT transition symbol is a symbol serving as an opportunity to update the RT2 operating flag to ON. In the embodiment, this RT transition symbol may be displayed on the active line only when cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (can be stopped). In addition, RT transition symbols may be displayed in a plurality on different active lines in one game (for example, in one game, “V-CHANCE-V” is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and cross-down is displayed. "CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE" may be displayed on the line 8e).

  As shown in FIG. 12, RT transition symbols include “V-CHANCE-V”, “CHANCE-Bell-V”, “V-Replay-CHANCE”, and “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE”. Here, “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is based on a combination of the same symbols, but “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is based on a combination of different symbols. From the viewpoint of the player, it is easy to miss the display of RT transition symbols other than “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE”, and as a result, it becomes difficult to grasp the value counted by the RT game number counter. Therefore, the player continues to have a sense of expectation as to how long the RT gaming state will continue, and the interest of the game is improved.

  When the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the corresponding value is stored in the RT game number counter. When a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed in one game, a value corresponding to the RT transition symbol having a high priority is stored in the RT game number counter.

  Here, the RT transition symbol will be described with reference to FIG. (1) in FIG. 13 is a display example 1 of the RT transition symbol. The symbol stop position on the left reel 3L is “14”, the symbol stop position on the center reel 3C is “1”, and the right reel 3R. This is a display example of the display windows 21L to 21R when the symbol stop position at “3” is “3”. (2) in FIG. 13 is a display example 2 of the RT transition symbol. The symbol stop position on the left reel 3L is “13”, the symbol stop position on the center reel 3C is “1”, and the right reel 3R. This is a display example of the display windows 21L to 21R when the symbol stop position at “17” is “17”. The “symbol stop position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the reels 3L to 3R are stopped.

  First, (1) in FIG. 13 will be described. Referring to FIG. 5, when the symbol stop position on the left reel 3L is “14”, “Replay-CHANCE-Cherry” is displayed on the left display window 21L from the top. When the symbol stop position on the central reel 3C is “1”, “bell-CHANCE-replay” is displayed on the central display window 21C from the top. When the symbol stop position on the right reel 3R is “3”, “Replay-CHANCE-Cherry” is displayed on the right display window 21R from the top.

  As a result, “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is displayed on the center line 8c. Therefore, in the case of the display example 1, “10” corresponding to “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is counted in the RT game number counter.

  Next, (2) in FIG. 13 will be described. Referring to FIG. 5, when the symbol stop position on the left reel 3L is “13”, “CHANCE-Cherry-V” is displayed on the left display window 21L from the top. When the symbol stop position on the central reel 3C is “1”, “bell-CHANCE-replay” is displayed on the central display window 21C from the top. When the symbol stop position on the right reel 3R is “17”, “V-bell-CHANCE” is displayed on the right display window 21R from the top.

  As a result, “V-CHANCE-V” is displayed on the cross-up line 8a, “CHANCE-Bell-V” is displayed on the top line 8b, and “V-replay-CHANCE” is displayed on the bottom line 8d. Is displayed, and “CHANCE-CHANCE-CHANCE” is displayed on the cross-down line 8e. That is, RT transition symbols are displayed on the cross-up line 8a, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e.

  Referring to FIG. 12, “V-CHANCE-V” is the RT transition symbol having the highest priority. Therefore, in the case of the display example 2, “50” corresponding to “V-CHANCE-V” is counted in the RT game number counter.

  As described above, the RT transition symbol may be displayed alone or plurally. When a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed, it is impossible for the player to grasp which RT transition symbol is counted in the RT game number counter. Will continue to have a sense of expectation or continue to play games, and the fun of the game will improve.

  Here, when a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed, a value corresponding to the RT transition symbol having a higher priority is counted in the RT game number counter. As a result, the gaming machine can control the value counted by the RT game number counter to some extent, and the profit of the game hall and the profit of the player can be adjusted.

  In addition, if a player has knowledge about the priority, it is possible to predict which RT transition symbol has a higher priority among the displayed RT transition symbols. It is possible to make an accurate guess for the counted value (how long the RT gaming state will continue) compared to other players. Therefore, as the player's knowledge of the gaming machine increases, the operation is performed so that the value counted by the RT game number counter becomes large (so that the RT gaming state continues for a long time), and the strategy is rich. It will be.

  In addition, since the value counted by the RT game number counter is provided corresponding to the RT transition symbol, depending on the player's knowledge, the value counted by the RT game number counter can be estimated more accurately. It becomes possible. Therefore, the player continues to play games so as to enable accurate estimation, and the player is less likely to get bored with the gaming machine.

  The RT transition symbol is displayed only when cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, the player cannot arbitrarily arrange the RT transition symbols, and can shift to the RT gaming state with a predetermined probability.

  Whether or not the RT transition symbol is displayed is determined based on the timing at which the player performs a stop operation. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the player performs the stop operation, the RT transition symbol may not be displayed even if the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. Further, depending on the timing at which the player performs the stop operation, the RT transition symbol may be displayed alone, and further, the RT transition symbol may be displayed in plural.

  Various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) and (2) in FIG. 14 show an internal winning combination 1 storage area in which data related to an internal winning combination is stored, and an internal winning combination 2 storage area. The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores data corresponding to the small winning combination and replay, and the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores data corresponding to the bonus. Note that the display combination 1 and the display combination 2 storage area in which data relating to the display combination is stored are not shown, but the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area are the internal winning combination 1 It has the same structure as the storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Specifically, for example, when the winning number 7 is determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 17 to be described later), the small role / replay data pointer is 2, and the bonus data pointer is 2. Therefore, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bit 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 14 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. If there is a carryover combination, 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to BB or MB in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 14 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the CB 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.

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

  With reference to FIG. 15, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal or initializes the input / output port.

  In step S2, the CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases / moves data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game to the write area of the RAM 33, and executes a sequence program for the next game. Specify the start address. In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, the CPU 31 starts an operation such as an RB gaming state based on a BB operating flag or the like.

  In step S4, a medal acceptance / start check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets. In step S5, a random value is extracted and stored in the random value storage area, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 17 described later).

  In step S6, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, processing for maintaining the current gaming state is performed.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination. In step S8, the start command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S9. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S9, the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, a constant speed waiting for the rotation of the reel is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to the stop of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S12, the symbol combination table is referred to, the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the display combination command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S14. The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S12. In step S14, medals are paid out based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, it is determined whether the BB or MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S17, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, an RT game number counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S21). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S24. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the RB operation process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table, updates the RB operation flag to ON, stores “12” in the possible game number counter, and sets “8” in the possible game number counter. Store.

  In step S24, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S25, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S31), and proceeds to step S32. In step S32, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, the extracted random number value is acquired from the RAM 33, set in the register as a determination random number value, 1 is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the internal lottery table is referred to obtain a lottery value based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of subtracting the lottery value from the determination random number value is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S38, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S38, "0" is set as the small role / replay data pointer, and "0" is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S43.

  In step S39, the corresponding small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are acquired, and the flow proceeds to step S40. In step S40, the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is set, and the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the winning combination flag is obtained based on the small combination / replay data pointer by referring to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table ((1) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S42. In step S42, the acquired winning request flag is stored in the internal winning combination storing area where the address is set, and the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S44, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table ((2) in FIG. 9), the winning request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer, stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storing area and the value stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S47, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. In step S47, bits 1 to 3 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area are set, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, it changes to the internal lottery table for RT1 game state, and moves to step S33 of FIG.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S54, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button (that is, an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R) has been pressed (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S61. In step S62, the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, 5 is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not the left stop button (left stop button 7L) has been pressed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S66, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S67. In step S66, the number of checks is changed to 2, and the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, the symbol position having the highest priority is searched within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the search result, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, the process shifts to the stop control position waiting mode, and the process proceeds to step S70.

  In step S70, a reel stop command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S71. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S71, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S61, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S84, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S91. In step S85, processing at the end of BB / MB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S86. In the BB / MB end process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag, and the bonus end number counter.

  In step S86, the RT1 operating flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S87. In step S87, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of BB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S88, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S88, 100 is set to the value of the RT game number counter (RT1 game number counter), and the process proceeds to step S90. In step S89, 50 is set to the value of the RT game number counter (RT1 game number counter), and the process proceeds to step S90. In step S90, a bonus end command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possible number counter, and the process proceeds to step S92. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S95, and if NO, the process moves to a step S93.

  In step S93, the value of the possible game counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S94. In step S94, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S95, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S95, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In the RB end process, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) is completed.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. In step S102, "1" is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S103. In this process, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT1 game number counter or the RT2 game number counter based on the RT operating flag (RT1 operating flag or RT2 operating flag) that is on.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. In step S104, the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag that is on is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S112, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S115. In the MB operation process, the MB operating flag is updated to ON, and “253” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S118. In step S114, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 11), and the process proceeds to step S115. In the BB operation process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and “345” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S115, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the RT operating flag that is set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, a bonus start command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S118, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S119, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S120. In step S119, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S120, it is determined whether or not an RT transition symbol is displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S121, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S121, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. 15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S123, the RT1 operating flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S124. In this process, the value of the RT1 game number counter is cleared.

  In step S124, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, an RT game number counter setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S132, priority order check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S133. In this process, the RT transition symbol priority is checked with reference to the RT priority table (FIG. 12).

  In step S133, an RT transition symbol having a high priority is determined, and the process proceeds to step S134. In this process, the RT transition symbol having the highest priority is determined from among a plurality of displayed RT transition symbols. In step S134, the RT priority table is referred to, a value corresponding to the RT transition symbol determined in step S133 is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. Thereby, when a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed, a value corresponding to the RT transition symbol having a high priority can be counted in the RT game number counter.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the periodic interruption process of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. In step S142, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143. In step S143, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. By this processing, the stored various commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step S144, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, a lamp and 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, a timer management process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S147. In step S147, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

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

  In the embodiment, the RT game state end condition is that the value counted by the RT game number counter is 0 (steps S103 and S104 in FIG. 21), but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, for example, in the RT gaming state, the RT gaming state may be ended by displaying a specific symbol combination (RT end symbol). In this case, in the RT priority table (FIG. 12), the number of notifications for avoiding the display of the RT end symbol can be provided corresponding to the RT transition symbol.

  In the embodiment, the RT game state is described as an example of the specific game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an assist time (AT) for notifying the type of a small combination determined as an internal winning combination may be performed. In this case, it is effective to provide a small combination that cannot be aimed at the same time on the reel arrangement.

  In the embodiment, the player may be able to distinguish the RT gaming state and the general gaming state from the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In this case, in the RT gaming state, the same image may be displayed regardless of the value counted by the RT game number counter. Thus, regardless of the value counted by the RT game number counter, the game is played with an expectation as to how long the RT game state will continue, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the embodiment, one priority order is provided as the priority order. However, two or more priority orders may be provided. In this case, for example, storage means (for example, RAM 33) for storing the number of sliding symbols determined in the reel stop control process (step S68 in FIG. 19) is provided, and a plurality of priorities are selected based on the number of sliding symbols. Priority determining means (for example, main control circuit 71) for determining the priority of 1 to 3 can be provided. As a result, since the priority order changes depending on the number of sliding symbols, it becomes more difficult for the player to grasp the value counted by the RT game number counter when a plurality of RT transition symbols are displayed. The player will play the game with an expectation of how long the RT gaming state will continue, and the interest of the game will be improved.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that artificially executes the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 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 panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. 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 a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal 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 RT priority order table. The figure which shows the example of a display of RT transfer symbol. The figure which shows the various storage area of RAM. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. 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 action check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter setting processing. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows an interruption process.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, symbol variation control means for performing control to cause the symbol display means to vary the symbol;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
A symbol stop control unit for controlling the symbol display unit to stop the variation of the symbol based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting unit and the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit; ,
Specific symbol storage means for storing a combination of a plurality of specific symbols;
Based on the combination of the specific symbols displayed on the symbol display means when the symbol stop control means stops the symbol variation, the internal winning combination determining means determines the re-game prize as an internal winning combination. End condition determining means for determining any end condition from a plurality of end conditions for a replay time gaming state with a relatively high probability of
Replay time gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to be the replay time gaming state until the end condition is satisfied;
With
The specific symbol storage means stores a combination of a plurality of symbols that can be simultaneously displayed on the symbol display means as the specific symbol combination,
The symbol stop control means, based on detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means and determination of a specific internal symbol combination by the internal symbol combination determination unit, There line control to stop the combination of symbols,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific symbol combination serves as an opportunity to shift to the replay time gaming state, and is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning of the specific internal winning combination . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Priority order setting means for setting a priority order for each combination of the plurality of specific symbols stored in the specific symbol storage means;
Based on the priority set by the priority setting means, on the condition that a plurality of combinations of the specific symbols are simultaneously displayed on the symbol display means, the plurality of combinations of the specific symbols displayed A highest priority symbol determination means for determining a combination of the specific symbols having the highest priority among
With
The ending condition determining means determines the ending condition based on the specific symbol combination determined by the highest priority symbol determining means among the plurality of displayed specific symbol combinations. A gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific symbol storage means stores a combination of symbols of the same type and a combination of symbols of different types as the combination of specific symbols . In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific symbol storage means stores a plurality of the end conditions and a plurality of combinations of the specific symbols respectively corresponding thereto .

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