JP5374763B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rotary reel type game machine capable of diversifying combinations of symbols displayed for a player under the regulation prescribed by laws while reducing loads on a control system in determining a stopping table. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has an internal lottery table providing a plurality of kinds of first range of numeric values related to the operation of a bonus game, an advantageous state to the player, and a plurality of kinds of second range of numeric values overlapping the first range. A different stopping table is determined according to each internal winning combination determined if the random number value extracted by a random number extracting means belongs to a range of numeric values overlapping the first range or second range of numeric values respectively. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation"), and an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start switch) that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop and a plurality of corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and each driving force is provided to each reel. Based on the stepping motor to be transmitted and the signals output by the start switch and stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and the rotation and rotation of each reel are controlled. The reel-type gaming machine having a control unit, the performing stop is known. Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established and a medal or the like is paid out.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. More specifically, a plurality of internal lottery tables that define a plurality of predetermined numerical ranges are provided, one internal lottery table is selected from the plurality of internal lottery tables, and the extracted random number value is determined. A lottery is performed by determining whether the value belongs to a numerical range. Then, for example, when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, if a stop operation is performed by the player, a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Is continued within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stopped.

In recent years, in such a swivel type gaming machine, for the purpose of making various combinations of symbols displayed by a plurality of display windows, each reel when a stop operation is detected by a player is detected. According to each position in the rotation direction, a plurality of types of tables (hereinafter referred to as “stop tables”) that predetermine positions where rotation of each reel stops are provided according to one internal winning combination, and dedicated lottery is performed. Is known to stop the rotation of each reel based on any one of them determined from the above (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-135675 A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional rotary type gaming machine, since one stop table to be used is determined by performing a dedicated lottery among a plurality of types of stop tables, a lottery for determining an internal winning combination is determined. In addition, it was necessary to perform lottery for determining the stop table, and the burden on the control system was large. In addition, there are laws and regulations that do not allow the determination of the stop table by lottery as described above from the viewpoint of preventing the player from feeling the work.

  Therefore, the present invention can diversify the combinations of symbols displayed to the player under the regulations stipulated by laws and regulations while reducing the burden on the control system for determining the stop table. An object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a reel type gaming machine having a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a plurality of reels on the surface thereof. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a plurality of arranged symbols, and start operation detection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, start switch 6S described later, Medal reception / start check processing), random number extraction means (for example, CPU 31 described later, reset interrupt processing described later) for extracting random values, and an internal lottery table for defining a range of a plurality of types of numerical values. Random value extracted by the random number extraction means based on detection of the start operation performed by the internal lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) and the start operation detection means An internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on the determination of which of the respective numerical value ranges defined by the internal lottery table, Reel rotating means (for example, CPU 31 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, reel control processing described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels, and detection of stop operation for each of the plurality of reels Stop operation detecting means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a stop switch 7S described later, a reel stop control process described later), and position specification for specifying the position of each of the plurality of reels in the rotation direction according to the type of the reel Means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a symbol counter described later) and the reel rotation according to the position that can be specified by the position specifying means. Based on the stop table storage means (for example, ROM 32 to be described later) that stores a plurality of stop tables that define the position where the stop can be stopped, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop table storage Stop table detection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, reset interrupt processing described later) for determining one of a plurality of types of stop tables stored by the means, and stop operation detection means detect the stop operation. Based on the position specified by the position specifying means and the stop table determined by the stop table determining means when performed, reel stop means (for example, a CPU 31, which will be described later) stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. The reel stop control process described later) and the player based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. Advantageous state operation means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus operation check process described later) for performing operation in an advantageous state, and the internal lottery table storage means is at least in a state advantageous for the player. A plurality of types (for example, a special value described later) of a first numerical value range related to operation (for example, a numerical value range corresponding to BB described later) and a second numerical value range overlapping with the first numerical value range. An internal lottery table that defines the range of numerical values corresponding to each of the hand 1 to the special small role 4), and the stop table determining means is configured such that the random value extracted by the random value extracting means Each internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means when belonging to a numerical range that overlaps each of the numerical value range and the second numerical value range (for example, “special small combination 1 + BB” described later) Na Determining the different stop table in response to), wherein the range of the first numerical value, said second range includes a range of a single numerical value that does not overlap with the numerical range of the second numerical value, the its entirety is included within the scope of the first numerical value, when the random number is extracted by the random number sampling means belongs to the range of numbers of the sole, the stop table determined by the stop table determining means The symbol display means displays a symbol combination related to the first numerical value range to which the random number value belongs (for example, a symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” related to BB described later). If possible, a position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped is defined so that a combination of symbols relating to the first numerical value range is displayed, and the symbol display means relates to the first numerical value range. Display combination of symbols If it is not possible, the position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped is defined so that a specific combination of symbols (for example, “Replay”, “Replay”, “Bell”, which will be described later) is displayed, and When the random number value extracted by the numerical value extraction means belongs to the second numerical value range, the stop table determined by the stop table determination means is the first numerical value to which the random number value belongs by the symbol display means. A combination of symbols related to the range of symbols or a combination of symbols related to the range of the second numerical value (for example, a combination of symbols related to special small role 1 described later “red 7-red 7-blue 7”). If possible, a position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped is displayed so that a combination of symbols related to the range of the first numerical value that can be displayed or a combination of symbols related to the range of the second numerical value is displayed. Prescribe When the symbol display means cannot display either the symbol combination related to the first numerical range or the symbol combination related to the second numerical range, the specific symbol combination The rotation of the reel is stopped so that a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “bell”, “replay”, “replay”, etc., which will be described later), which is different from each other, and is different for each type of the second numerical value range, is displayed. It is characterized by defining possible positions.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, at least a first value range relating to an operation in a state advantageous to the player and a plurality of second value ranges overlapping the first value range are defined. The random number value extracted by the random value extraction means belongs to a range of numerical values that overlaps each of the first numerical value range and the second numerical value range. A different stop table is determined according to each internal winning combination determined by the combination determining means. That is, the stop table determined when the extracted random number value belongs to the first numerical value range can be made different depending on which of the plurality of second numerical value ranges overlaps. The combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means when the extracted random number value belongs to the first numerical range can be diversified. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to perform lottery relating to the determination of the stop table, it is possible to reduce the burden on the control system related to the determination of the stop table, and to display the symbols displayed by the symbol display means under the regulations stipulated by laws and regulations. It is possible to diversify combinations.

  Each of the internal winning combinations determined when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means belongs to a numerical value range that overlaps each of the second numerical value ranges in the first numerical value range. And a different stop table for each of the internal winning combinations determined when belonging to a numerical value range that does not overlap with each of the second numerical value ranges in the first numerical value range. Then, it is more preferable to diversify the combinations of symbols displayed by the symbol display means.

In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 2, a plurality of types of the first numerical value ranges related to the operation in a state advantageous to the player are provided, and a combination of symbols related to the first numerical value range ( For example, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” or the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” related to BB1, which will be described later, differs depending on the type, and the random value extraction The stop table determined by the stop table determining means when the random number value extracted by the means belongs to the second numerical value range that overlaps each of the plurality of types of first numerical value ranges is the symbol Any one of a combination of symbols related to the first numerical value range and a combination of symbols related to the second numerical value range to which the random value belongs belongs by the display means. If you cannot even display , The different with the specific combination of symbols, reels as the plurality of types of first and the second different for each range of numbers the predetermined combination of symbols that overlap the scope and each of numerical values is displayed It is characterized by defining a position where rotation of the motor can be stopped.

In addition , the rotation of the reel based on the stop table determined when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means belongs to a numerical value range that overlaps the first numerical value range and the second numerical value range. Is stopped, the symbol display means displays the symbol combination related to the first numerical range or the symbol combination related to the second numerical range. That is, when the symbol display means does not display the symbol combination related to the first numerical range, the symbol combination related to the second numerical range may be displayed. Since the numerical value range and the second numerical value range overlap, the player is advised that an advantageous operation is performed when a combination of symbols related to the second numerical value range is displayed. Can be expected.

Further , the second numerical value range is characterized in that all of the second numerical value range is included in the first numerical value range.

  According to the rotary type gaming machine, since the range of the second numerical value is entirely included in the range of the first numerical value, the extracted random number value is the second numerical value. When the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the player is in an advantageous state for the player. It is possible to definitely notify the player that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of is determined.

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, at least a plurality of first numerical value ranges related to operation in a state advantageous to the player and a second numerical value range overlapping the first numerical value range are provided. An internal lottery table that defines the type is provided, and the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means is determined when it belongs to a numerical value range that overlaps each of the first numerical value range and the second numerical value range. Since different stop tables are determined according to each internal winning combination, it is displayed to the player under regulations stipulated by laws and regulations while reducing the burden on the control system for determining the stop table. It is possible to diversify the combinations of symbols to be displayed.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “game machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) assigned to one symbol are provided on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and various patterns described later are arranged in each of these areas. ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are reels. It fluctuates with the rotation of.

  At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is configured by vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can transmit symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the rotation and stopping of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them can be visually recognized from the player side. Further, in the effect display area 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, an image related to the game is displayed, and the effect is executed. In addition, it is also possible to display a predetermined image by using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R and the effect display area 23 to execute the effect.

  In addition, in each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, a single symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the display area, so that a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel. (In other words, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R display a part of the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. This is an example of the symbol display means to be used, and hereinafter referred to as “display window”). In this embodiment, the display window is configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. However, a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R can be displayed. For example, it is possible to change the number of the display windows as appropriate.

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines (also referred to as combinations of predetermined areas) that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower areas are formed. Basically, a decision is made as to whether or not to give a profit to the player based on the combination of symbols displayed by the line. Specifically, five of a center line 8c, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8d, a cross down line 8e, and a cross up line 8a are provided. The center line 8c is formed by combining middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is formed by combining the upper regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is formed by combining lower regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross down line 8e is formed by combining the upper display area of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the lower display window 4R. The cross-up line 8a is formed by combining the lower display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, a medal is inserted based on a medal being thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 and a pressing operation on the bet buttons 11, 12, 13, and the winning lines 8a to 8e are activated (validated). The winning line that has been made is hereinafter referred to as the active line). The active line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the provision of profits described later is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a so-called winning has been established). In the present embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to coins, game balls or tokens. Further, in the center of the pedestal portion 10, which is composed of 7 segment LEDs, the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “ An information display unit 18 for displaying “the number of payouts”) is provided.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits (Credit) or medal discharges (Pay) is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the following, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the stop operation that is first performed on any of these reels (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is “ This is called “first stop operation”, and is performed after the first stop operation, and when the two reels are rotating, the stop operation performed on one of these is called “second stop operation”. When the remaining one reel is rotated after the second stop operation, the stop operation performed on the reel is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is turned on in a lighting pattern according to the game situation, and an effect related to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects such as sound effects and music according to the game situation, and effects related to the game are performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, red 7 (symbol 61) is provided at each position in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, symbol positions “0” to “20”) that can be specified by a symbol counter provided in RAM 33 described later. Blue 7 (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), replay (symbol 66), bird (symbol 67), or feather (symbol 68) ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 has various tables such as a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 19 to 26 described later) and a symbol arrangement table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 6 and FIGS. 8 to 15 described later). ) Is stored. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 16 to 18 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the position in the rotation direction of the reel (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel based on the position where the reel index is detected) is detected. Specifically, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R Thus, by outputting 16 pulses, the reel for one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is rotated.

  The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the number of pulses is stored in the RAM 33. The provided symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  Here, the detection of the reel index is performed when the corresponding symbol is located at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). It has become. Therefore, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like located on the center line 8c can be specified according to the reel type.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6 and outputs a signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stop operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S are a player's pressing operation (ie, a closing operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. And a signal requesting addition of the corresponding inserted number is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects the passage of the medal thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects a player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for requesting medal discharge or credit switching to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The above-described main control circuit 71 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control, whereas the sub-control circuit 72 includes video, sound, light, or a combination thereof. Is controlled to control the output. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU, a control ROM, an SDRAM, a rendering processor, a drawing SDRAM, a driver, an A / D converter, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The control ROM basically includes a program storage area for storing a sub CPU control program for determining the contents of the effects and controlling their execution, and data for drawing such as an effect table and animation data for defining the contents of the effects. Is constituted by a data storage area for storing. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with programs stored in the control ROM based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table defines data based on the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 2, and can be specified by a symbol counter at a position in the reel rotation direction. Accordingly, data corresponding to the type of symbol placed at the position is defined. More specifically, symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter described above and symbol codes corresponding to symbols arranged at the symbol positions are defined. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and “1 (00000001B)” to “8 (00001000B)” are assigned according to the type of each symbol.

  Next, the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value (that is, a range of numerical values equal to or higher than the lower limit value and lower than the upper limit value) of random numbers assigned according to each winning number are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a range of a plurality of numerical values defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination to be described later. In the present embodiment, it is determined which one of the numerical ranges defined by the internal lottery table belongs to one random number value extracted from the range “0 to 65535”. A number is determined. If the extracted random number value does not belong to any numerical range defined by the internal lottery table, the winning number is determined to be 0. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number is “the number obtained by adding 1 to the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number (that is, the size of the numerical range and equal to the width in the figure). / Number of all random values that can be extracted (ie 65536).

  (1) of FIG. 5 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the internal lottery table for a general gaming state, a numerical range corresponding to the winning number 1 to the winning number 8 is defined for each inserted number (that is, 1 or 3). The greater the number of inserted cards, the higher the winning probability of each winning number.

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state, overlapping numerical ranges are defined for a plurality of winning numbers. That is, when the extracted random number values belong to this overlapping numerical range, a plurality of corresponding winning numbers are determined together.

  (2) of FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table for a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a numerical range corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 6 is defined. In addition, the internal lottery table for RB gaming state has a higher winning probability of winning number 1 (bell described later) than the internal lottery table for general gaming state.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, flag data stored in an internal winning combination storing area consisting of 1 byte, which will be described later, is defined according to each winning number. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, the data is referred to as an “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation (and in this embodiment, Each internal winning combination is distinguished by the name shown in the “Content” section of the figure). Specifically, according to each of winning number 0 to winning number 8, loser, bell, watermelon, special small part 4, special small part 3, special small part 2, special small part 1, replay, and big bonus ( (Hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) are defined as internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 7 illustrates the range of each numerical value corresponding to special small combination 1 to special small combination 4 and BB (that is, winning number 3 to winning number 6 and winning number 8) in the aforementioned internal lottery table for general gaming state. FIG. In the above-mentioned internal lottery table for the general gaming state, a common numerical value is defined for a plurality of winning numbers (in other words, each numerical range corresponding to a plurality of winning numbers is defined to overlap) and extracted. When one random number value belongs to this, a plurality of corresponding winning numbers are determined together. In the present embodiment, a numerical value range corresponding to BB (this corresponds to the first numerical value range) and each numerical value range corresponding to special small roles 1 to 4 (this is the second numerical value range). Are equivalent to each other).

  More specifically, referring to the case where the inserted number in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is 3, the numerical value range corresponding to BB is “2400-2699”, and the numerical value range corresponding to special small role 1 is “2400 2459 ”, the numerical range corresponding to the special small role 2 is“ 2460 to 2519 ”, the numerical range corresponding to the special small role 3 is“ 2520 to 2579 ”, and the numerical range corresponding to the special small role 4 is“ 2580 to 2639 ”. It is. That is, the numerical ranges corresponding to each of the special small roles 1 to 4 are included in the numerical range corresponding to BB (note that the special small roles 1 to 1) The numerical ranges corresponding to each of 4 do not overlap each other, and the total numerical range combining them coincides with a part of the numerical range corresponding to BB). Therefore, when the extracted random number value belongs to a numerical range corresponding to each of special small roles 1 to 4, BB is also determined (in other words, any of special small roles 1 to 4) BB is also determined whenever it is determined). When the extracted random number value belongs to the numerical value range “2640 to 2699” that does not overlap with the numerical value range corresponding to each of special small role 1 to special small role 4 in the numerical value range corresponding to BB, only BB. Is determined.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed to the player matches a predetermined symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, a profit is given to the player. In the symbol combination table, profits are given to the player by being displayed along the above-mentioned effective lines 8a to 8e. The flag data stored in the display combination storage area consisting of 1 byte, which will be described later, and the number of payouts are defined according to the combination) and the combination type of the symbol. In the present embodiment, the data is referred to as “display combination” for convenience of explanation (in the present embodiment, each display combination is distinguished by the name shown in the “content” section of the figure). The display combination has a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical range described above, and the specific configuration of the data content is the same as the internal winning combination described above. If the symbol combination displayed along each of the effective lines 8a to 8e does not correspond to any of the predetermined symbol combinations, “lost” is determined as the display combination.

  When the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the bell is determined. Further, when the symbol “watermelon” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the watermelon is determined. When the symbol “bird” on the left reel 3L, the symbol “bird” on the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “red 7” on the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the special combination 4 is determined. When the symbol “BAR” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “BAR” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “blue 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the special combination 3 is determined. When the symbol “blue 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “blue 7” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “red 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the special small part 2 is determined. The When the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “blue 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along one effective line, the special small part 1 is determined. The When a bell, watermelon, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3, and special small combination 4 are determined as display combinations, medals are paid out according to the number of inserted coins.

  When the symbol “replay” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the replay is determined. When the replay is determined as the display combination, the replay is activated. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when they are determined as display combinations are automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation. Therefore, in the next time, the player does not need to consume the medals owned.

  When the symbol “red 7” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, BB is determined. When BB is determined as the display combination, the operation of BB and the operation of RB as a so-called bonus game are started, and the aforementioned internal lottery table for RB gaming state is determined. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “BELL” is increased, and the opportunity for paying out medals to the player is increased.

  Here, in the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, This is referred to as “stop start position”), and a symbol position obtained by adding any of a predetermined numerical range “0” to “4” referred to as the so-called number of sliding pieces is used to stop the rotation of the reel. It can be determined as a possible symbol position (this is called “scheduled stop position”) (referred to as “retraction”). That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from when the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Further, if the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is X (X is a natural number, “4” in the present embodiment), for example, the symbol “replay” that constitutes the combination of symbols related to the normal replay described above is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “X + 1” (that is, 5) other symbols are not consecutively spaced (in other words, for example, between symbols “Replay” and symbols “Replay”). Are arranged so that the number of other symbols arranged in the range is 0 or more and X or less. Basically, a combination of symbols made up of such symbols is subject to any stoppage detection by the player, regardless of the timing, etc., provided that the corresponding internal winning combination is determined. , It will be displayed to the player. In other words, on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "X + 1" other symbols are consecutively spaced (in other words, the number of other symbols arranged between the corresponding symbols is "X + 1"). In order to display a combination of symbols composed of symbols arranged (as described above) to the player, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at an appropriate timing (that is, a so-called stop) The player is required to have a skill related to the operation.

  Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game (that is, BB and RB) is started is defined. Specifically, when the operation of BB is started, “00000001B” is stored in an operating flag storage area, which will be described later, and “360” is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of the BB. In the present embodiment, when the above counter is updated to a predetermined value (that is, 0), the operation of BB ends.

  When the RB operation is started, “00000010B” is stored in an operating flag storage area, which will be described later, “12” is stored in the possible game number counter, and “8” is stored in the possible winning number counter. . The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the operation of the RB. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times the display combination related to winning is determined during the operation of the RB. In this embodiment, when any of the above counters is updated to a predetermined value (that is, 0), the operation of the RB ends.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reel stop initial setting table, a stop table is defined according to an internal winning combination (more specifically, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area). The stop table is used to determine the number of sliding pieces, that is, to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as described above, as the internal winning combination related to the operation of BB, “special small role 4 and BB”, “special small role 3 and BB”, “special small role 2 and BB”, “special small role 4 and BB” Five types of small roles 1 and BB ”and“ BB ”are provided, and different stop tables are defined for each of these internal winning combinations.

  Next, the stop table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is defined according to the stop start positions “0” to “20”. Basically, the number of sliding symbols is defined so that a combination of symbols related to a corresponding internal winning combination (in other words, a winning number and a numerical range) can be displayed to the player.

  FIG. 11 is a “BB stop table”, which is selected when “BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the stop table for BB, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “0”, “5”, “10”, “13”. ”And“ 16 ”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the left display window 4L. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “2”, “5”, “10”, “12”, “14”. And “18”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “2”, “6”, “10”, “13”, “15”. And “19”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the right display window 4R. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in the stop table for BB, when the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB can be drawn, each reel 3L , 3C, 3R symbols “red 7” are displayed along the center line 8c, and a symbol combination relating to BB (this corresponds to a symbol combination relating to the first numerical range) is displayed (FIG. 27 (1)). On the other hand, when the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not a symbol position where the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination relating to BB can be drawn, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L. The symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “bell” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and a combination of symbols relating to the loss is displayed.

  FIG. 12 is a “special small combination 1 + BB stop table”, which is selected when “special small combination 1 and BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the special small role 1 + BB stop table, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “2”, “4”, “9”. , “13”, “15”, and “20”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbols constitute a combination of symbols related to BB, and The symbol “red 7” which is also a symbol constituting the symbol combination is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “2”, “5”, “10”, “12”, “14”. And “18”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the middle reel 3 </ b> C is stopped at the planned stop position “12”, it is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to BB and The symbol “red 7” which is also a symbol constituting the symbol combination is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “0”, “3”, “4”, “8”, “13”. Or “17”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the right display window 4R. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 1 is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. On the other hand, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in the special small role 1 and the stop table for BB, when the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB can be drawn, each reel 3L , 3C, 3R symbols “red 7” are displayed along the center line 8c, and combinations of symbols relating to BB are displayed. When the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 1 can be drawn, the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C The symbol “red 7” and the symbol “blue 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and the symbol combination relating to the special small role 1 (this is the symbol combination relating to the second numerical range). (Refer to (2) in FIG. 27). On the other hand, the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB and the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to special small role 1 can be drawn. Sometimes, the symbol “bell” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and a combination of symbols relating to the loss is displayed.

  FIG. 13 is a “special small combination 2 + BB stop table”, which is selected when “special small combination 2 and BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the special small role 2 + BB stop table, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “0”, “3”, “5”. , “10”, “13”, and “16”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the left display window 4L. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 2 is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “3”, “6”, “11”, “12”, “15”. And “19”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the planned stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 2 is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “0”, “4”, “8”, “13”, and “17”. ]. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, it is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to BB, and also related to the special small part 2 The symbol “red 7”, which is also a symbol constituting the symbol combination, is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. On the other hand, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in the special small role 2 and the stop table for BB, when the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination related to BB can be drawn, each reel 3L , 3C, 3R symbols “red 7” are displayed along the center line 8c, and combinations of symbols relating to BB are displayed. When the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where a symbol constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 2 can be drawn, the symbol “blue 7” of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C The symbol “blue 7” and the symbol “red 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and the symbol combination relating to the special small role 2 (this is the symbol combination relating to the second numerical range). (Refer to (3) in FIG. 27). On the other hand, the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB and the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to special small role 2 can be drawn. Sometimes, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bell” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and a combination of symbols relating to the loss is displayed.

  FIG. 14 shows a “special small combination 3 + BB stop table”, which is selected when “special small combination 3 and BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the special small role 3 + BB stop table, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “2”, “6”, “9”. , “13”, “15”, and “20”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the left display window 4L. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop position “6”, the symbol “BAR” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 3 is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “0”, “1”, “6”, “11”, “12”. ”,“ 15 ”, or“ 19 ”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the planned stop position “0”, the symbol “BAR” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 3 is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “0”, “3”, “4”, “8”, “13”. Or “17”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the right display window 4R. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position “3”, the symbol “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 3 is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. On the other hand, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in the special small role 3 and the stop table for BB, when the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB can be drawn, each reel 3L , 3C, 3R symbols “red 7” are displayed along the center line 8c, and combinations of symbols relating to BB are displayed. When the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where a symbol constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 3 can be drawn, the symbol “BAR” of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C The symbol “BAR” and the symbol “blue 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and the symbol combination relating to the special small role 3 (this corresponds to the symbol combination relating to the second numerical range). Is displayed (see (4) of FIG. 27). On the other hand, the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB and the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to special small role 3 can be drawn. In some cases, the symbol “bell” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bell” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and a combination of symbols relating to the loss is displayed.

  FIG. 15 is a “special small combination 4 + BB stop table”, which is selected when “special small combination 4 and BB” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the special small role 4 + BB stop table, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L are “0”, “5”, “10”. , “13” and “17”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the left display window 4L. Is displayed. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “17”, the symbol “bird” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 4 is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Further, the possible stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the middle reel 3C are “1”, “6”, “11”, “12”, “16”. And “19”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “12”, the symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination related to BB is the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. Is displayed. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at the scheduled stop position “16”, the symbol “bird” constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 4 is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. On the other hand, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, the planned stop positions that may be determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R are “2”, “6”, “10”, “13”, “15”. And “19”. Referring to FIG. 2, among these, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at the scheduled stop position “13”, it is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to BB, and also related to the special small part 4 The symbol “red 7”, which is also a symbol constituting the symbol combination, is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. On the other hand, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at another scheduled stop position, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in the special small role 4 and the stop table for BB, when the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB can be drawn, each reel 3L , 3C, 3R symbols “red 7” are displayed along the center line 8c, and combinations of symbols relating to BB are displayed. When the stop start position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where a symbol constituting the symbol combination related to the special small role 4 can be drawn, the symbol “bird” on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C The symbol “bird” and the symbol “red 7” on the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and the symbol combination related to the special small role 4 (this corresponds to the symbol combination related to the second numerical range). Is displayed (see (5) of FIG. 27). On the other hand, the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a symbol position where the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to BB and the symbol constituting the symbol combination relating to the special small part 4 can be drawn. In some cases, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bell” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “bell” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the center line 8c, and a combination of symbols relating to the loss is displayed.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the internal winning combination storage area and the configuration of the display combination storage area are the same.

  When 1-byte data is acquired as the internal symbol combination (or display combination), the data is stored in the internal symbol combination storage area (or display combination storage area) of the RAM 33. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area correspond to bell, watermelon, special small combination 4, special small combination 3, special small combination 2, special small combination 1, replay, and BB, respectively. . When all the bits in these storage areas are 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined based on the internal lottery table, an identifier (that is, flag data) indicating it is stored in this carryover combination storing area. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 7 corresponds to BB, as in the internal winning combination storage area described above. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the operating flag storage area, an identifier indicating the type of bonus game being operated is stored. Specifically, when the BB operation is performed, the bit 0 is turned on, and when the RB operation is performed, the bit 1 is turned on. These are cleared when each operation is not performed.

  Next, control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is shut off is performed. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas such as the expected display combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S3). In this process, when the BB operating flag is on and the RB operating flag is off, the RB operating process is performed. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on the input check of the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (step S6). In this process, a determination is made as to which of a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table the random value stored in the random value storage area belongs to determine the internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, determines the stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table, and stores it (step S7). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The start command includes various data related to the game such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 26) described later. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S10). Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S11). In this process, a process of stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the stop operation is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S12). More specifically, the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table is compared with the combination of symbols displayed along each of the effective lines 8a to 8e. The number is determined, and the display combination storage area and the payout number counter are updated (if the numbers do not match, the display combination is lost). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S14). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the determined payout number. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S15).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S16). When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S17). In this process, a process of ending the operation of BB and the operation of RB is performed based on various counters updated during the operation of the bonus game. The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 24 after step S17 or when it is determined in step S16 that the BB operating flag is not on (step S17). In this process, a process for starting the operation of the BB is performed based on the display combination. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether the RB operating flag is on. (Step S32). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs the RB operating process based on the bonus operating table. (Step S33). That is, while the operation of BB is being performed, the operation of RB is continuously performed, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for RB gaming state in the internal lottery process described later. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the CPU 31 permits the medal passage (step S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S54).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed after step S54 or after step S52 (step S55). When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S56). The maximum value of the insertion number counter is defined as “1” when the RB operating flag is on, and “3” when the RB operating flag is off. When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S58). The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S60). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch after step S60, after step S59, or when it is determined in step S55 that no medal has passed (step S61). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 1 (step S62). When determining that the insertion number counter is not 1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S63). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S55. When the CPU 31 determines in step S62 that the insertion number counter is 1, or in step S63, the CPU 31 determines whether the start switch 6S is on (step S63). S64). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55, and when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S65). Specifically, thereafter, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets a general gaming state internal lottery table and sets 8 as the number of lotteries (step S81). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S82). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 changes to the RB gaming state internal lottery table, and changes the number of lotteries to six (step S83). When determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S84). When determining that the data indicating BB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 7 (step S85). With this process, when there is a carryover combination, BB is not further determined. When the CPU 31 determines after step S85, after step S83, or when data indicating BB is not stored in the carryover combination storage area in step S84, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries (step S86). ).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random number value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the insertion number counter and the set winning number (step S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S88). When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S88, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S89). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB (step S90). When determining that the internal winning combination is BB, the CPU 31 stores data indicating BB in the carryover combination storage area (step S91).

  After step S91 or when it is determined in step S90 that the internal winning combination is not BB, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S92). After step S92 or when it is determined in step S88 that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S93). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S86. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination storing area is set in the internal winning combination storage area. Store (step S95). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S131). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S131. When so-called automatic stop control is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed based on the start switch 6S being turned on. When it is determined in step S131 that a valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 identifies the type of stop button on which the press operation has been performed, and invalidates the corresponding stop button press operation (step S132). More specifically, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces based on the symbol counter when the stop button pressing operation is detected, the type of the stop button, and the stop table (step S133). Next, the CPU 31 stores the planned stop position based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter (step S134). That is, the symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is determined as the planned stop position. When the planned stop position is stored, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 26) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S135). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S136). When it is determined that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S131, and when it is determined that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the reel stop control process is ended.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S151). When determining that the display combination is BB, the CPU 31 performs a BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area and transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S153). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in step S151, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S154). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the bonus operation check process ends. When determining that the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S155). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S171). In this process, it is determined whether any one of bits 0 to 5 of the display combination storing area is on. When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S172). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S173). Specifically, the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S174). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in step S172, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S175). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S176). When the CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S171 that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S177).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S178). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0, or when it is determined in step S176 that the possible winning number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S179). Specifically, the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a description will be given of an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S192). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S193). Specifically, when a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and then rotate at a constant speed. When the scheduled stop position is stored, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated to the same value as the scheduled stop position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the planned stop position is “4”, the rotation of the reel is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”. Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S194). Specifically, processing such as display of the number of payouts on the information display unit 18 is performed. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S195). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the numerical value range relating to the operation of the BB and the numerical value range relating to each of the special small roles 1 to 4 overlapping with the numerical value range relating to the operation of the BB. And an internal lottery table that prescribes at least, and the extracted random number value is a numerical value that overlaps the numerical value range related to the operation of the BB and the numerical value range related to each of the special small roles 1 to 4 A different stop table is determined according to each internal winning combination (ie, “BB and special small combination 1”, etc.) determined when included in the range. That is, the stop table determined when the extracted random number value belongs to the numerical value range related to the operation of the BB is made different depending on which of the special small role 1 to the special small role 4 overlaps with the numerical value range. As a result, even if the stop table is not determined by lottery, the combination of symbols displayed to the player when the extracted random number value belongs to the range of numerical values related to the operation of the BB is diversified. Will be able to. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the combinations of symbols displayed to the player under the regulations stipulated by laws and regulations while reducing the burden on the control system for determining the stop table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop table (for example, the special small role 1 + BB stop table), the combination of symbols related to the operation of the BB based on the stop start position. Alternatively, a combination of symbols related to the special small role is displayed to the player. That is, when the symbol combination related to the operation of BB is not displayed, the symbol combination related to the special small role may be displayed, and the numerical range related to the operation of BB and the numerical value related to the special small role Due to the configuration overlapping with the range, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the BB is determined when the combination of symbols related to the special small combination is displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to diversify combinations of symbols (so-called reach eyes) that cause the player to expect that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the BB is determined by the configuration as described above. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, in the stop table of the present embodiment, the combination of symbols different from both the symbol combination related to the first numerical value range and the symbol combination related to the second numerical value range (that is, the symbol combination related to the loss) ) Defines the position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped so that it is displayed by the symbol display means, and adopts a different configuration depending on the type of the second numerical range. It is more preferable to diversify the combinations of symbols displayed on the screen.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the numerical ranges related to each of the special small roles 1 to 4 are all included in the numerical range related to the operation of the BB, When the extracted random number value belongs to the range of numerical values related to the special small roles 1 to 4, it always belongs to the numerical range related to the operation of the BB. When the combination of symbols relating to each of the above is displayed to the player, the player can be surely notified that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the BB has been determined.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel-type game machine of the present invention has a reel, a symbol display means, a start operation detection means, a random value extraction means, an internal lottery table storage means, an internal winning combination determination means, a reel rotation means, a stop operation detection means, Specific configurations of the position specifying unit, the stop table storage unit, the stop table determination unit, the reel stop unit, and the advantageous state operation unit are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table, the entire range of the second numerical value related to any one of the special small roles 1 to 4 is within the first numerical range related to the operation of the BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the range of the second numerical value related to any one of the special small roles 1 to 4 is the first related to the operation of the BB. You may employ | adopt the structure included in the range of a numerical value. In this case, the internal winning combination determined when the extracted random number value belongs to a numerical value range that overlaps the first numerical value range and the second numerical value range (for example, “in the above-described embodiment,“ BB and special small combination 1 ”) and an internal winning combination determined when the extracted random number value belongs to a numerical value range that does not overlap with the first numerical value range in the second numerical value range (for example, , “Special small role 1”, etc.), and a different stop table can be adopted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols displayed when none of the symbol combination related to the operation of the BB and the symbol combination related to any of the special small roles 1 to 4 is displayed (described above). The combination of symbols related to the loss referred to in the embodiment is also made different so that a variety of symbol combinations is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above symbols are used. It is not always necessary to change the combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only one type of the first numerical range related to the operation in a state advantageous to the player (that is, the advantageous state) is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of types may be provided. This is suitable for diversifying the combination of symbols. For example, as the type of BB, BB1 that operates by displaying the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and BB2 that operates by displaying the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” are provided. Can be. When any one of BB1 and special small roles 1 to 4 is determined as an internal winning combination, different stop tables are determined, and BB2 and special small roles 1 to 4 A configuration in which different stop tables are determined when either of them is determined as an internal winning combination can be employed. In this case, by defining the stop table so that the combination of symbols related to the loss is different in each case, it may be possible for the player to predict which is determined as the internal winning combination. .

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols displayed along one effective line is varied according to the type of the second numerical range that overlaps the first numerical range. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the combinations of symbols displayed along one effective line may be the same type, and the types of effective lines for displaying the same may be different. Even in this case, it is possible to make various combinations of nine symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. That is, the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means (the combination of symbols displayed to the player) is not limited to the combination of symbols displayed along one effective line, but the display windows 4L and 4C. , 4R can be said to be a combination of nine symbols displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table is not divided according to the type of reel. However, this configuration may be adopted (for example, detection of the first stop operation is performed with respect to the left stop button). A stop table for the left reel that is used if it is, and a stop table that is used for other purposes).

  In addition, the detection of the reel index in the present embodiment is performed when the corresponding symbol is located on the center line 8c, and the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol counter. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8b (more precisely, the central portion of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8d (more strictly, the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R). The reel index may be detected when it is positioned at the center of the lower area in the direction. Further, stop table data can be defined in accordance with the position of the detected reel index.

  In the present embodiment, the planned stop position is determined by adding the number of sliding pieces acquired from the stop table to the stop start position. For example, a numerical value “0 to 4” that can be taken as the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position. It is also possible to search for the symbol position with the highest priority among the symbol positions within the range, and determine the number of sliding symbols based on the search result. More specifically, each symbol position within the above-mentioned range from the stop start position (for example, if the stop start position is “0”, an internal winning combination is included in the symbol positions “0” to “4”). Whether there is a design that satisfies the criteria, and a priority (for example, priority 1) defined in advance according to the type of symbol combination related to the provision of profit (also referred to as the internal winning combination) Replay is defined, BB is defined as priority 2, and special position 1 to special role 4, bell, and watermelon are defined as priority 3, and the symbol position with the highest priority is stopped. You may make it determine as a plan position. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbol positions with the highest priority, the number of sliding pieces acquired based on the stop start position and the stop table may be determined with the highest priority.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus game is adopted as an advantageous state for the player performed by the advantageous state actuating means, and the probability that the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is increased is adopted. The present invention is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a state in which the probability that an internal winning combination related to re-game operation is determined (so-called replay time) or an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is notified to the player is executed. Regardless of the state to play (so-called assist time) and the extracted random number value, the internal winning combination (for example, “Cherry, Bell, and Watermelon”) related to the combination of multiple types of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined. It is also possible to perform an operation such as a state (so-called challenge time).

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 to 15 applied in the present embodiment. The configuration of the RAM storage area shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 19 to 26, and the like can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is the figure which imaged the structure of the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the combination of the symbol displayed with respect to a player by display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value;
Internal lottery table storage means for storing an internal lottery table that defines ranges of numerical values of a plurality of types;
Based on the determination of which random number value extracted by the random value extraction means based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means belongs to each numerical value range defined by the internal lottery table, An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for each of the plurality of reels;
Position specifying means for specifying the position of each of the plurality of reels in the rotation direction;
Stop table storage means for storing a plurality of types of stop tables that define positions at which rotation of the reels can be stopped according to positions that can be specified by the position specifying means;
Stop table determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop tables stored by the stop table storage means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the position specified by the position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means and the stop table determined by the stop table determining means. Reel stopping means to perform,
Advantageous state operation means for performing an operation in a state advantageous to the player based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means,
The internal lottery table storage means includes
At least an internal lottery table that prescribes a plurality of types of second numerical value ranges that overlap the first numerical value range and the first numerical value range related to operation in an advantageous state for the player is stored. ,
The stop table determining means includes
The random number value extracted by the random number extraction means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means when it belongs to a numerical value range that overlaps each of the first numerical value range and the second numerical value range. Determine a different stop table for each internal winning combination,
Wherein the range of the first numerical value, range includes numeric alone does not overlap with the range of the second number,
The range of the second numerical value is entirely included in the range of the first numerical value,
When the random value extracted by the random number extraction means belongs to the range of the single numerical value, the stop table determined by the stop table determination means is the first table to which the random number value belongs by the symbol display means. When the symbol combination related to the range of numerical values can be displayed, the position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped is defined so that the symbol combination related to the first numerical range is displayed. If the symbol display means cannot display a combination of symbols related to the first numerical range, define a position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped so that a specific symbol combination is displayed,
When the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means belongs to the second numerical range, the stop table determined by the stop table determination means is the first table to which the random number value belongs by the symbol display means. If the combination of symbols related to the range of numerical values or the combination of symbols related to the range of the second numerical value can be displayed, the combination of symbols related to the range of the first numerical value that can be displayed or The position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped is defined so that the combination of symbols related to the second numerical range is displayed, and the combination of symbols related to the first numerical range and the If none of the symbol combinations related to the second numerical value range can be displayed, it is different from the specific symbol combination and different for each type of the second numerical value range. The reel-type gaming machine, wherein a predetermined combination of symbols defining the position capable of stopping the rotation of the reel so as to be displayed that. A plurality of types of the first numerical value range related to the operation in an advantageous state for the player are provided, and the combination of symbols related to the first numerical value range is different for each type,
The stop table determined by the stop table determination unit when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit belongs to the second numerical range that overlaps each of the plurality of types of first numerical ranges. Is a combination of symbols related to the first numerical value range that overlaps with the second numerical value range to which the random number value belongs by the symbol display means and the symbol related to the second numerical value range to which the random number value belongs. If none of the combinations can be displayed, the predetermined pattern is different from the combination of the specific symbols and is different for each of the second numerical ranges that overlap with the first numerical ranges of the plurality of types. The revolving gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a position at which the rotation of the reel can be stopped is defined so that a combination of symbols is displayed.

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