JP5509457B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, for the purpose of smooth acquisition of game media by the player, the player is notified of the type of configuration symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination, and the stop order of multiple symbols that are variably displayed, etc. There is known a gaming machine having a so-called AT gaming state (a gaming state called assist time).

  For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-142082) includes a so-called AT for notifying the stop order necessary for winning an internal winning combination, the types of symbols constituting the winning internal winning combination, and the like. A gaming machine is disclosed.

  The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 controls a liquid crystal display device or the like, and performs notification display means for easily stopping and displaying a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination And a situation determining means for determining the end of the assist display by the notification control means when a so-called big bonus increasing role is determined.

  According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-bell) is stopped and displayed as a display combination, and when a lottery is won as a result of the lottery, thereafter, from the general gaming state, It shifts to the AT gaming state in which the stop order of the assist is displayed. By shifting to the AT gaming state, the winning of the determined internal winning combination is facilitated in subsequent games.

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is further configured to determine the end of the AT gaming state or the like when an increasing winning combination such as a big bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, the situation in which the AT gaming state ends before the winning combination such as a big bonus is determined can be solved.

  In this way, since the degree of benefits enjoyed by the player can be made different between the AT gaming state in which the symbol stop order is assisted displayed and the general gaming state in which the symbol stop order is not assisted displayed, It is said that it is possible to change the player's privilege by factors other than the lottery of the game, and to enhance the interest of the game. He said he can continue to maintain his interest in games.

JP 2006-142082 A

  However, in the conventional AT as described in Patent Document 1, the notification of the symbols and the stop order is performed using a display means via a liquid crystal display device, a notification means by a lamp, a sound, or the like. Since these notification means are provided at a position different from the reel that the player is always watching, in the AT gaming state, the player can play the game while visually checking these notification means and the reel alternately. Has to increase the burden on the player. Also, in general, in amusement halls, in-store broadcasts and production sounds produced by other gaming machines are complicated, so even if listening carefully with considerable caution, it may not be possible to hear sound notifications.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a symbol display sequence for performing a stop operation next time and a symbol including suggestion information that suggests the order of the stop operation are stopped and displayed. When the operation is in accordance with the suggestion information, an object is to provide a gaming machine that stops and displays a symbol stop display mode that is advantageous to the player.

  In view of the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of symbol display rows in which a plurality of symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surface of a reel, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player, and the start operation detection. A symbol variation means for variably displaying the symbol required for the game based on detection of the start operation by the means, an internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, Using the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation of the variation display by the player for each of the symbol display columns, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the display of the variable display is stopped and displayed. When a stop table that predefines the number of symbols to be displayed is selected and the stop operation is detected, the stop table is referred to and the symbols that are displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed. The number of sliding pieces is selected at the point, and a stop control means for displaying and stopping the symbols for each of the symbol display rows based on the number of the sliding pieces, and a game medium to the player based on the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed. A medium for giving a game medium, and at least one of the plurality of symbols includes suggestion information that suggests an order of a stop operation to be preferentially performed in the next and subsequent games, and the suggestion information When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, a high-probability game that activates a high-probability re-game state that draws an internal winning combination of re-games that can be played without consuming game media with a high probability. When a gaming state operating means and a specific symbol combination are displayed, the game state operating means further comprises high probability re-gaming state ending means for ending the high probability re-gaming state, and the internal winning combination determining means is a predetermined internal winning combination Determine the role And when the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is stopped and displayed, the game medium providing means gives a corresponding amount of game media to the player, and performs the stop control. In the game in which the predetermined internal winning combination is determined during the high-probability re-playing state, the means determines the combination of the specific symbols when the stop operation by the player is an operation that does not follow the suggestion information. A stop table to be stopped and displayed is selected.

  According to the present invention, when the high probability re-playing state is activated and a predetermined internal winning combination that will give the game medium to the player is determined, the stop operation by the player is first performed. If the operation is not in accordance with the suggestion information displayed in a stopped state, the combination of symbols serving as the end condition for the high-probability replay state is stopped and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming interested in the symbols and becoming a monotonous game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to make a notification such as the stop order of the symbols that are variably displayed using the symbols provided on the reels. As a result, the player can enjoy the notification naturally only by performing an operation necessary for a series of games of performing a stop operation of the symbol that is variably displayed aiming at an arbitrary symbol. And the burden with respect to a player's game can be reduced, and the operating rate of a game machine can be raised. In addition, since the notification is given by the symbols stopped and displayed in the display window, it is possible to prevent interest in the symbols and increase the monotonous game.

It is a figure explaining the functional flow of a pachislot. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachislot. It is the perspective view which opened the front door of the pachislot and observed the inside of the pachislot. It is a figure explaining the structure of the circuit with which the front door block and cabinet block of a pachislot are equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. (A) is a chart showing a symbol arrangement table of symbols drawn on the surface of each reel, and (B) is a chart showing a relationship between each symbol and a symbol code. It is a chart showing a symbol combination table. It is a chart showing the contents of the bonus operating time table. It is a chart showing the internal lottery table for general gaming states. It is a chart showing the internal lottery table for RB operation. It is a chart showing the internal lottery table for RT gaming state. It is a chart showing the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay. It is a chart showing the internal winning combination determination table for bonus. It is a chart showing the content memorize | stored in each internal symbol combination storage area and each display combination storage area, and its data. It is a chart showing the content and its data stored in the carryover combination storage area. It is a chart showing the content stored in the operating flag storage area and its data. It is a main flowchart by control of the main CPU which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the reel stop control process which a main control circuit performs. It is a chart showing the number selection table for rotation stop. It is a chart showing a priority table. It is a flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process which a main control circuit performs. It is a chart showing the stop table selection table for the 1st stop. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table storage table: L3. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table: B1. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table: A1. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination of 2 bells was stopped-displayed. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table: D1. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table: C1. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination of 2 red cherries and 2 blue cherries was stopped-displayed. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination of 3 red cherries and 3 blue cherries was stopped-displayed. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination of 3 bells was stopped-displayed. It is a flowchart of the stop data storage process which a main control circuit performs. It is a graph which shows the structural example of a stop table selection data selection table. It is a graph which shows the structural example of a stop table storage table selection table. It is a flowchart of a bonus operation check process executed by the main control circuit. It is a flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU which a sub control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the effect registration task performed by sub CPU which a sub control circuit performs. It is a flowchart of the effect content determination process which a sub-control circuit performs. It is a graph showing the other example of a structure of the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the symbol drawn on the surface of each reel. It is a graph showing the other structural example of a symbol combination table. It is a chart showing the other structural example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. It is a chart showing the other example of composition of the stop table selection table for the 1st stop. It is a chart showing the example of composition of stop table 1104 for the 1st stop. It is a chart showing the example of composition of the stop table for the 1st stop: 1304 grade. It is a table | surface which shows the structural example of stop table storage table: L104. It is a chart showing an example of composition, such as stop table: C101. It is a chart showing an example of composition of stop table: A102. It is a chart showing the example of a structure of stop table: B102. It is a figure showing the state which prevented the combination of the symbol of "blank" from being stopped and displayed on any winning determination line. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol of "blank" was stopped and displayed on the cross down line. It is a figure showing the state by which the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination of a red bell was stopped and displayed on the cross down line. It is a chart showing the other structural example of a stop table selection data selection table. It is a graph which shows the other structural example of a stop table storage table selection table.

  Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachislot machine) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a player inserts a game medium (hereinafter, an embodiment using medals as a game medium) and the start lever is operated, a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). One value (hereinafter, random value) is extracted from.

  The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. In addition, as for the types of symbol combinations, there are provided ones related to winnings that give a player a privilege such as medal payout, re-game operation, BB operation, etc., and other so-called loses. Yes.

  Subsequently, after a plurality of reels (a plurality of symbols are attached to the outer periphery of each reel and a symbol display row is formed for each reel), a stop button is pressed by the player. Then, the reel stop control means first selects a stop table in which the number of sliding pieces of symbols until the corresponding reel is stopped is selected, and refers to this stop table at the timing when the stop button is pressed. The number of sliding symbols is selected, and based on this number of sliding symbols, the reels are stopped from rotating and the symbols are stopped.

  Here, in the pachislot, basically, the control of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Stop the reel rotation. On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination is not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot.

  Further, in the present invention, for example, in a state where a plurality of internal winning combinations are simultaneously internal winning, suggestion information (for example, the order of the next stop operation in the same game, etc.) When the information indicating that the second stop button from the left should be pressed is drawn), when the next stop operation is an operation in accordance with the suggestion information (for example, second from the left) When the middle stop button is pressed, the display combination (for example, 2 bells) that will pay out 12 medals to the player is given priority and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the next stop operation is an operation that does not follow the suggestion information (for example, when the right stop button arranged third from the left is pressed), a total of two cards are given to the player. A display combination (for example, 2 red cherries and 2 blue cherries) that will pay out medals is stopped and displayed. In other words, when the next stop operation is an operation in accordance with the suggestion information previously stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols that is advantageous to the player is stopped and displayed.

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects can be achieved by using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done.

  When the player operates the start lever, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. As a result, the player's interest is improved.

  The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2 that houses a reel 3 (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, right reel 3R), a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 9 that is attached to the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3 are provided side by side. Each reel 3 is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 9. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen including a symbol display area, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3 when viewed from the front. The symbol display area is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3 and has a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3 provided behind the reels 3.

  That is, the symbol display area functions as the display window 4 (left display window 4L, middle display window 4C, right display window 4R), and the operation of rotating and stopping the reel 3 provided behind it. Is visible from the player side. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display area is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  When the rotation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol 3 is stopped, the symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as the display window 4) has an upper stage and a middle stage within the frame among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3. In addition, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the lower areas. In addition, a winning determination that is a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each display window 4. Define as line 8.

  In the present embodiment, the top line that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4, the center line that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4, the bottom line that combines the lower stages of the display windows 4, and the left display window 4L. Cross-down line combining upper stage, middle stage of middle display window 4C and lower stage of right display window 4R, cross-up line consisting of lower stage of left display window 4L, middle stage of middle display window 4C and upper stage of right display window 4R Are provided as winning determination lines 8. In the present embodiment, the center line of the winning determination line 8 is always set as an invalid line.

  The front door 9 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 15 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 15 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 13 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3. Stop buttons 7 (left stop button 7L, middle stop button 7C, right stop button 7R) are associated with each of the three reels 3, stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 3, and stop the symbols that are variably displayed. Provided for display.

  The 7-segment display 12 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 24 (LED or the like) outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the contents of the effect. The speaker 21 outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the production contents. The medal payout port 16 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 16 are stored in the medal tray 17.

  FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 9 is opened and the structure on the back side of the front door 9 and the structure inside the cabinet 2 appears is shown.

  A board (hereinafter referred to as a main board) constituting the main control circuit 55 is provided above the inside of the cabinet 2. The main control circuit 55 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachi-slot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reel 3, and determination of presence / absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 55 will be described later.

  Three reels 3 are provided in the center inside the cabinet 2. A stepping motor is connected to each reel 3 via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate) constituting the sub-control circuit 56 is provided. The sub-control circuit 56 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 56 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 2 is provided a medal payout device 43 (game medium giving means) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. On the left side of the medal payout device 43, a power supply device 54 is provided for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1.

  A selector 51 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 9 and below the display window 4. The selector 51 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 15 to the medal payout device 43. Note that a medal sensor 15S, which will be described later, is provided on the route through which the medal passes in the selector 51, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

  This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 55, a sub-control circuit 56, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 55 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 55 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU 31), a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM 32), and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM 33).

  The main ROM 32 has a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (internal winning combination determining means, stop control means, high probability regame operating means), a data table such as an internal lottery table, and various control commands for the sub control circuit 56. Data for transmitting (command) and the like are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motor 40. The stop switch 7S (stop operation detecting means) detects that each of the three stop buttons 7 has been pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch 6S (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 15S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 15 has passed through the selector 51 described above. The bet switch 13S detects that the bet button 13 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include a stepping motor 40, a 7-segment display 12, and a medal payout device 43. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit 39 (design changing means) controls the driving of the stepping motor 40 provided corresponding to each reel 3. The reel position detection circuit 3S detects, according to each reel 3, a reel index indicating that the reel 3 has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  The stepping motor 40 has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motor 40 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time a pulse is output to the stepping motor 40, the reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 determines the rotation angle of the reel 3 (mainly, how many symbols the reel 3 has rotated) by counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor 40 after detecting the reel index. The positions of the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3 are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 12. The hopper drive circuit 42 controls the operation of the medal payout device 43. The payout completion signal circuit 45 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit provided in the medal payout device 43, and indicates whether or not the medals discharged from the medal payout device 43 have reached the payout number. To check.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 56 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 56 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 55, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 55. The sub-control circuit 56 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU 61), ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM 62), RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM 63), rendering processor 69, drawing RAM 70, driver 71, DSP 72 (digital signal processor). ), An audio RAM 73, a D / A converter 74, and an amplifier 75.

  The sub CPU 61 (production execution means) controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 62 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 55. The sub-RAM 63 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 55. The sub ROM 62 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, a control program executed by the sub CPU 61 is stored. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 55 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. , A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp 24 control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 24, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speaker 21, etc. Is included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 56 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 and the lamp 24 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 61, the rendering processor 69, the drawing RAM 70 (including the frame buffer) and the driver 71 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 61, the DSP 72, the audio RAM 73, the D / A converter 74, and the amplifier 75 output a sound such as BGM from the speaker 21 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 61 turns on and off the lamp 24 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. An example of symbol code storage is shown in FIG.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position in the middle of the display window 4 is set to “0”, and “0” is assigned to each symbol position in the order in which the reel 3 rotates. To “20”. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol present in the middle of the display window 4 and the type of symbol. Can always be managed.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6A, the symbol “bell”, the symbol “blue cherry”, and the symbol “red cherry” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on both the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. It is. That is, when the maximum number of sliding symbols at the time of stop control is set to four, even if the player presses the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R at any symbol position, The symbols “bell”, “blue cherry”, and symbol “red cherry” are arranged so that they can be stopped and displayed on any valid winning determination line 8. In the embodiment of the present invention, the middle center line of the winning determination line 8 is set to be invalid.

  In the symbol arrangement example of the left reel 3L shown in FIG. 6A, for example, when the symbol “2” at the symbol position 14 is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, “2”-“ The symbol combination “red cherry”-“red cherry” is stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the symbol combination “2” — “blue cherry” — “blue cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the top line. It is. Further, the symbol “2”-“bell”-“bell” can be configured to be stopped and displayed separately depending on the order and timing of the stop operation.

  When the example of symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 6A is used, an internal winning combination corresponding to the display combination of “2”-“red cherry”-“red cherry” (second internal combination) One form of winning combination), an internal winning combination corresponding to the display combination of “2”-“blue cherry”-“blue cherry” (one form of third internal winning combination), and “2”-“bell” -An internal winning combination (one form of the first internal winning combination) corresponding to the display combination of "Bell" can be configured to internally win simultaneously.

  For example, the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination “2”-“bell”-“bell” is stopped and displayed is “2” — “red cherry” — “red cherry” and “2”. -Assume that the number of medals to be paid out when the combination of symbols of "blue cherry"-"blue cherry" is stopped and displayed is made up of two, one each. In this way, a symbol that is stopped and displayed with priority given to the number of medals to be paid out, or a symbol that is stopped and displayed with priority given to the number of display combinations (display combination corresponding to the condition device) determined simultaneously. Can be determined. As a result, the range of games can be widened to prevent monotonous games.

  In the above description, the case where the symbol “2” at the symbol position 14 of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4 is described. Similarly, the symbol “2” is displayed on the lower stage of the display window 4. Similarly, when the display is stopped, or when the symbol “3” is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower part of the display window 4, the stop modes of a plurality of types of symbols can be determined.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is made and the medal is paid out. Privileges such as re-game operation and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, in each reel 3, when the symbols “BELL”-“ANY”-“BELL” are displayed along the winning determination line 8, “BELL (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when cherry, bell, 2 bell, 2 red cherry, 2 blue cherry, 3 bell, 3 red cherry, or 3 blue cherry is determined as the display combination. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  The symbol “2” on the left reel 3L constituting the 2-bell display combination means that the display combination with a larger number of payouts can be obtained by pressing the second middle stop button 7C from the left first. It is a symbol which shows that the combination of a symbol can be arranged. On the other hand, the symbol “3” on the left reel 3L constituting the 3-bell display combination means that the display combination with a larger number of payouts can be obtained by first pressing the third right stop button 7R from the left. It is a symbol which shows that the combination of a symbol can be arranged.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the operation of BB is performed. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8 does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called loss occurs.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the BB operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. FIG. 11 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table in which the internal winning probability of replay is increased as compared to the general gaming state shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a decision is made by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables depending on the situation such as whether or not RB operation is performed or whether or not RT (replay time) operation is performed. The type of internal winning combination and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the expectation held by the player is undulated.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3 that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line 8. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as two types of 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The addition data is information for distinguishing the one-byte data to be referred to from two types of one-byte data. When the data pointers are all “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is lost, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table is not permitted.

  FIG. 12 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 13 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the special combination 2 group is determined as an internal winning combination, three types of internal winning combinations, 2 red cherry, 2 blue cherry and 2 bell, are configured to simultaneously win internally. Similarly, when the special combination group 3 is determined as an internal winning combination, three types of internal winning combinations of 3 red cherries, 3 blue cherries, and 3 bells are configured to internally win simultaneously.

  This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 14 (A) and FIG. 14 (B), the structure of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storing area 2 will be described. Each internal winning combination storage area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area 1 and a display combination storage area 2 in which the display combination is stored. The structure of each display combination storing area is the same as the structure of each internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line 8.

  The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without clearing the contents until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line 8. It has a configuration. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

  The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operating flag, a unique bonus is assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

  This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 55 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 17, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 31 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 is the peripheral connected to the main CPU 31 in step S2 “initialization process” (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as S2). Perform device initialization processing. In the next step S4 “Clear designated storage area”, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33. For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  In the next step S6 “medal acceptance / start check process”, the main CPU 31 checks the inputs of the medal sensor 15S, the bet switch 13S, and the start switch 6S. In this process, the main CPU 31 first permits passage of medals inserted by the player according to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and copies the medal number of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter when replaying. Etc.

  Then, a process of changing the maximum value of the inserted number counter according to the game state is performed, and a process of adding the inserted number counter or the credit counter is performed based on the medal inserted by the player. When the bet button 13 is pressed by the player, the predetermined medal number is moved from the credit counter to the inserted number counter, and the inserted number counter reaches the maximum value, and the player On the condition that the start lever 6 is operated, the inserted medal is expelled.

  In the next step S8 “Extract random number value and store it in random value storage area”, the main CPU 31 extracts the random value and stores it in the random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33. In the next step S10 “internal lottery process”, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. In the next step S12 “Send start command”, the main CPU 31 sends a start command to the sub-control circuit 56. The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  In the next step S14 “Request to start rotation of all reels”, the main CPU 31 requests rotation start of all the main reels 3. When the start of rotation of all the main reels 3 is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 40 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 38 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Rotation starts.

  In the next step S16 “reel stop control process”, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is stopped based on the timing when the stop button 7 is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  In the next step S18 “search for the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line and determine the number of payouts based on the result of the search”, the main CPU 31 displays the winning combination line 8 along the winning determination line 8. The combination of symbols is searched, and the number of payouts is determined based on the result. As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. In the next step S20 “Send display command”, the main CPU 31 sends the display command to the sub-control circuit 56. The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  In the next step S22 “medal payout process”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process. Based on the determined payout number, the medal payout device 43 is driven and the credit number is updated. In the next step S24 “Update the bonus end number counter based on the payout number”, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number. The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  In the next step S26 "Is the bonus operating flag on?", The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on. When determining in step S28 “bonus end check process” that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing. When the operation of the bonus is completed, the RT gaming state (high probability re-gaming state) is activated.

  After step S28 or when it is determined in step S26 that the bonus operating flag is not on, the process executed by the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S30 “RT game number counter update process”. In step S30, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the RT game number counter when the RT gaming state is operating. Then, when the RT game number counter value becomes 0 after digesting the RT gaming state a predetermined number of times, the RT operating flag shown in FIG. 16 is set to OFF in order to end the RT gaming state. Then, processing for returning to the general gaming state is performed.

  In step S32 “bonus operation check process”, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, and checks whether or not to start the bonus operation. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S4.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S102 “determining the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries”, the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries. Here, the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined in accordance with the presence / absence of the bonus operation. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  In the next step S104 “Acquire random number value stored in random value storage area and set as random number value for determination”, main CPU 31 acquires the random value stored in random value storage area and determines Set as a random value. In the next step S106 “Set 1 as the initial value of the winning number”, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting 1 as the initial value of the winning number.

  In the next step S108 “refer to the internal lottery table and obtain the lottery value corresponding to the winning number”, the main CPU 31 selects and refers to the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 according to the gaming state. The lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired. In the next step S110 “Subtract lottery value from determination random number value”, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the lottery value from the determination random number value. In the next step S112 “Is a digit performed?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S112 that no digit has been made, the process proceeds to step S114 “subtracts the number of lotteries by one and increments the winning number by one”, subtracts the number of lotteries by one and increments the winning number by one. Perform the addition process.

  In the next step S116 “Is the number of lotteries 0?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether the number of lotteries is 0 or not. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S116 that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S118 “Set 0 as each data pointer”. 0 is set as the data pointer for the small role / replay, and 0 is set as the data pointer for the bonus.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in step S120 “Acquire a small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer” that a digit has been made in step S114, the main CPU 31 performs the small role / replay use according to the current winning number. A data pointer and a bonus data pointer are obtained. In step S122 after step S118 or step S120 “refer to the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay and acquire the internal winning record based on the data pointer for small role / replay”, the main CPU 31 With reference to the replay internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination is acquired based on the small combination / replay data pointer.

  In the next step S124 “store the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area”, the main CPU 31 performs processing for storing the acquired internal winning combination in each internal winning combination storing area. In the next step S126 “Is the carryover combination storage area 0?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is zero. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S126 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the next step S128 “refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and sets the bonus data pointer. Go to “Acquire internal winning combination based on”, refer to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, and perform processing to acquire the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. In the next step S130 “store the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area”, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  After step S130 or when it is determined in step S126 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, step S132 “ORs the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area and obtains the result. The main CPU 31 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and stores the result in the internal winning combination storage area. That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over here. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 selects the number for stopping the rotation based on the number selection table for rotating cylinder stop in Step S220 “Selecting and storing the number for rotating cylinder stop based on the number selection table for rotating cylinder stop”. Process. As shown in FIG. 20, for example, the rotation stop number selection table is a table that stores the internal winning combination and the carryover combination and the rotation stop number (1 to 14) in association with each other.

  In step S220, the main CPU 31 uses the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process and information on whether or not the carryover combination of the BB is carried over in the carryover combination storage area, and for the rotation stop shown in FIG. Referring to the number selection table, the number for stopping the rotation is determined. Then, a process of storing the determined turning stop number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 is performed.

  In the next step S <b> 221, “3 is stored in the stop button non-operation counter”, the main CPU 31 performs a process of storing 3 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as the non-operation counter value of the stop button 7.

  In the next step S222 “whether an effective stop button has been pressed?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effective stop button 7 has been pressed by the player. If it is determined in step S222 that the effective stop button 7 is not pressed, the process waits until it is pressed.

  When it is determined in step S222 that the valid stop button 7 has been pressed, the process executed by the main CPU 31 is the process of step S223 “reset the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determine the operation stop button”. Proceed to In step S223, the main CPU 31 reads the information in the effective stop button storage area of the main RAM 33, resets the corresponding bit corresponding to the stop button 7 that has been pressed this time, and the three that are arranged in front of the pachislot 1 A process of invalidating the operation of the stop button 7 that has been pressed among the stop buttons 7 is performed. And it memorize | stores whether the stop button 7 pressed down this time is the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, or the right stop button 7R.

  In the next step S224 “Decrease the stop button non-operating counter by 1”, the main CPU 31 reads the value of the stop button non-operating counter stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 and subtracts 1 to enter the predetermined area of the main RAM 33. Performs processing to store the value after subtraction.

  In the next step S225 “sliding piece number determination process”, the main CPU 31 determines whether the pressed stop button 7 is the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, or the right stop button 7R. The stop table is selected according to whether or not it is, the type of internal winning combination, the presence / absence of a carryover combination, and the order of pressing operations. Then, the initial value of the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the symbol position when the stop button 7 is pressed. Details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the next step S226 “set 5 as the number of checks”, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks. In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “4”, the positions of all symbols in the corresponding display window 4 when the stop button 7 is pressed are included, and four pieces from there. Up to the position of the symbol is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  In the next step S228 “search for the symbol position with the highest priority among the symbol positions within the range of the number of checks based on the internal winning combination”, the main CPU 31 stops based on the internal winning combination. When the button 7 is pressed, within the display window 4 within the stop position of each symbol within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4 (hereinafter referred to as stop start position). With reference to the symbols that can be displayed, the stop position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched.

  FIG. 21 shows a priority table that is referred to when a symbol having a high priority is determined. As shown in FIG. 21, when the replay is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay symbol is prioritized and stopped in preference to the bonus and the small combination. In addition, when the bonus combination is carried over while the bonus is being carried over, the bonus symbol is preferentially stopped and displayed. In the process of step S228, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line 8 is determined as the position of the symbol having the highest priority. The It should be noted that a priority table that prioritizes the establishment of a small role over a bonus can also be used.

  In the next step S230 “determine the number of sliding pieces based on the search result”, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces based on the search result. Here, the number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. In the next step S232 “Transition to wait for planned stop position”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a planned stop position. When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor 40 is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the corresponding reel 3 is rotated after the symbol position with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window 4. Is stopped.

  In the next step S 234 “Reel stop command transmission”, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 56. The reel stop command includes a parameter that specifies the type of the reel 3 that has stopped.

  In the next step S236, “Is the stop button non-operation counter 2?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2, so that the current stop button 7 is pressed. It is determined whether or not the operation is a first stop operation (hereinafter referred to as a first stop operation). If the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (when the current pressing operation of the stop button 7 is the first stop operation), the process proceeds to the next step S238 “stop data storage process”. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not 2 (when the current pressing operation of the stop button 7 is the second or later stop operation (hereinafter, the second stop operation or the third stop operation)). Branches to the determination of step S240 “Is there a stop button with valid operation?”.

  In step S238, the main CPU 31 determines which one of the winning combination determination lines 8 includes a combination of symbols constituting the display combination corresponding to the internal winning combination among the symbols stopped and displayed by the first stop operation, and the stop that is pressed. A stop table to be referred to during the second stop operation and a stop table to be referred to during the third stop operation are selected in advance and stored in accordance with which reel 3 the stop button 7 is used to stop. Process.

  In the next step S240 “Is there a stop button with an effective operation?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether there is a stop button 7 with an effective operation. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a reel 3 that is still rotating. If the main CPU 31 determines in step S236 that there is a stop button 7 for which the operation is effective, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S222. If it is determined that there is no stop button 7 for which the operation is effective, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the sliding piece number determination process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 reads the value of the stop button non-operation counter stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 in step S242 “Is the stop button non-operation counter 2?” Is determined. If the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2, the next step S244 “Refer to the first stop table selection table and select the stop table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button”. move on. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not 2 (that is, the value of the stop button non-operating counter is 0 or 1), step S246 “Is the value of the stop button non-operating counter 0?” Branch to the decision.

  In step S244, in response to the value of the stop button non-operation counter being 2, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button 7 that has been pressed this time is a pressing operation related to the first stop operation. Then, referring to the first stop stop table selection table as shown in FIG. 23, the rotation stop number (see FIG. 20) determined according to the presence / absence of the internal winning combination and carryover combination, and the current pressing operation are performed. A process for selecting a stop table is performed using the information on the stop button 7.

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed in the first stop operation this time and the special role group 2 is internally winning, “3” is selected as the rotation stop number. Therefore, referring to FIG. 23, the first stop table 103 is selected. Although the description of the contents of the first stop table is omitted, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 described later, it is a table that records the symbol position and the number of stop pieces for stop data in association with each other. .

  When the first stop table is selected, the process proceeds to step S260 “refer to the selected stop table and obtains the number of stop pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position”. Note that in FIG. 23, when the internal winning combination of cherries whose display combination is determined by a single symbol is included (in the case of the turning stop number 1 or 8), the display combination is displayed after the left stop button 7L is pressed. Therefore, the stop table is changed when the right stop button 7R is pressed and when the middle stop button 7C is pressed.

  On the other hand, in step S246, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is zero. If the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the process proceeds to the next step S248 “Select a stop table stored in the stop table 2 storage area”. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (that is, when the current pressing operation is the second stop operation and the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 1), step S250. The process branches to the decision "Is the right stop button a valid stop button?"

  In step S248, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button 7 that has been pressed this time is a pressing operation related to the third stop operation. Then, for example, referring to the stop table storage table: L3 stop table 2 storage area shown in FIG. 24, the stop table is selected. The stop table storage table L3 shown in FIG. 24 is the second stop operation and the third stop operation when the special combination second group is internally won and the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 7L. It is a table for deciding the kind of stop table referred in.

  For example, the stop table storage table L3 shown in FIG. 24 includes a stop table 1 storage area for storing a stop table to be referred to when the middle stop button 7C is pressed in the second stop operation, and a right in the third stop operation. There is provided a stop table 2 storage area for storing a stop table to be referred to when the stop button 7R is pressed. The stop table that is referred to when the right stop button 7R is pressed in the second stop operation is stored in the stop table 4 storage area, and when the middle stop button 7C is pressed during the third stop operation. The stop table to be referenced is stored in the stop table 3 storage area.

  For example, the second group of special roles is won internally, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, the symbol “2” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the second stop operation When the stop button 7C is pressed and the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the upper row, the symbol “Bell” is displayed in the middle row, and the symbol “Blue cherry” is displayed in the lower row, the third stop operation is performed on the right stop button 7R. If it is made, the stop table B1 stored in the upper stage of the stop table 2 storage area is selected for the stop control of the middle reel 3C.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the stop table: B1. In the stop table shown in FIG. 25, the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “17” of the right reel 3R are configured to stop in the middle. . At this time, in either case, “bell” is stopped and displayed in the lower row (see FIG. 6A). When the stop table selection process in step S248 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  On the other hand, if the process branches to step S250 after the determination in step S246, the main CPU 31 receives the fact that the current pressing operation is the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R remains as an effective stop button. Judgment whether or not there is. If it is determined that the right stop button 7R is not an effective stop button, the process proceeds to the next step S252 to determine whether the middle stop button is an effective button and the operation stop button is a left stop button. On the other hand, if it is determined that the right stop button 7R is an effective stop button, the process branches to step S254 “select stop table stored in stop table 1”. In step S250, it is determined that the right stop button 7R is valid when the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are already pressed, and only the right stop button 7R is used as the third stop operation. It remains.

  In step S252, the main CPU 31 receives the fact that the current pressing operation is the second stop operation, the right stop button has already been pressed, and does not remain as an effective stop button. It is determined whether the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C remain as effective stop buttons.

  If it is determined that the current second stop operation is the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C remains as an effective stop button, the next step S254 “stop stored in the stop table 1 storage area” Proceed to Select table. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current second stop operation is not the left stop button 7L or that the middle stop button 7C does not remain as an effective stop button, step S256 “stop stored in stop table 4 storage area” Branch to Select Table. The case where the process branches to step S254 when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L is a case where the order of the second stop operation is forward pressing. The case where the process branches to step S256 when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L is a case where the order of the second stop operation is different from the forward press.

  As a result of performing each process described above, the process proceeds to step S254 when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C. The middle stop button 7C and the left stop button 7L are pressed in this order, and the right stop button 7R and the left stop button 7L are pressed in order. When the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C, for example, the stop table 1 storage area of the stop table storage table L3 shown in FIG. With reference, the stop table for the second stop operation is selected.

  For example, the second group of special roles is won internally, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, the symbol “2” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the second stop operation When the stop button 7C is pressed, the stop table A1 stored in the upper part of the stop table 1 storage area is selected. FIG. 26 shows a configuration example of the stop table: A1. The stop table shown in FIG. 26 is configured such that the symbol “bell” of symbol positions “0”, “4”, “8”, “12”, “16” of the middle reel 3C stops in the middle stage ( (See FIG. 6A).

  As described above, when the middle stop button 7C is pushed down as the second stop operation after the left stop button 7L is pushed down as the first stop operation, the middle reel using the stop table: A1 shown in FIG. 3C stop control is performed. Then, when the right stop button 7R is pressed as a third stop operation thereafter, the stop control of the right reel 3R is performed using the stop table B1 shown in FIG. As a result, the symbol “2”-“bell”-“bell” is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  An example of a symbol stop mode when the symbol combination corresponding to the two-bell display combination is stopped and displayed is shown in FIG. Thereby, the combination of symbols of 2 bells is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line, and the display combination of 2 bells with a large number of paid-out medals is preferentially determined. When the stop table selection process in step S254 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  On the other hand, if the process branches to step S256 after the determination in step S252, the main CPU 31 refers to, for example, the stop table storage table: L3 shown in FIG. 24, and stops stored in the stop table storage area 4 Processing for selecting the table as a stop table to be referred to during the second stop operation is performed. The process proceeds to step S256 after the determination in step S252 because the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the right stop button 7R in the middle stop. The button 7C is pressed in the order of the right stop button 7R, or the button is pressed in the order of the right stop button 7R → the middle stop button 7C.

  When the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L → the right stop button 7R, for example, the stop table storage table shown in FIG. With reference, it selects as a stop table referred at the time of 2nd stop operation. FIG. 28 shows a configuration example of the stop table: D1 stored in the stop table 4 storage area. In the stop table D1 shown in FIG. 28, the symbol positions “0”, “4”, “8”, “12”, “16” of the right reel 3R are configured to stop in the middle. Yes.

  As is clear from FIG. 6 (A) described above, in any case, the symbol “blue cherry” is stopped and displayed in the upper row, and the symbol “red cherry” is stopped and displayed in the lower row. . When the stop table selection process in step S256 ends, the process proceeds to the next step S258 “Move stop table stored in stop table 3 storage area to stop table 2 storage area”.

  In the next step S258, the main CPU 31 uses the stop table stored in the stop table 3 storage area as the stop table for the third stop operation to be selected in the above-described step S248. Process to move to. For example, by moving the stop table: C1 stored in the stop table 3 storage area shown in FIG. 24 to the stop table 2 storage area, the stop table: D1 is referred to during the second stop operation this time. Stop control is performed, and at the time of the next third stop, stop control can be performed with reference to the stop table: C1.

  That is, when the right stop button 7R is pressed down as the second stop operation after the left stop button 7L is pressed down as the first stop operation, the stop table: D1 shown in FIG. Stop control of the reel 3R is performed. Then, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed as the third stop operation, stop control of the right reel 3R is performed using the stop table: C1 shown in FIG. 29, whereby the symbol “2” — “blue cherry” — “Blue cherry” is stopped and displayed on the top line, and symbols “2” − “red cherry” − “red cherry” are stopped and displayed on the cross-down line. FIG. 30 shows how the symbols are stopped at this time. As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the two types of display combinations is stopped and displayed on the top line and the cross-down line, and the two types of display combinations are preferentially determined. When the stop table selection process in step S258 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop mode of each symbol when the special combination group 2 wins internally has been described, but a different stop mode is set for the special combination group 3 by selecting another stop table. can do. For example, when the stop button 7 is pressed in the order of left stop button 7L → middle stop button 7C → right stop button 7R, as shown in FIG. 31, two types of 3 blue cherries and 3 red cherries are provided. The stop control can be performed with priority given to the number of display combinations so that the display combinations are determined simultaneously.

  On the other hand, for example, when the order of pressing the stop button 7 is changed in the order of the left stop button 7L → the right stop button 7R → the middle stop button 7C, the order of the second stop operation and the third stop operation is changed to FIG. As shown, stop control can be performed with priority given to the number of medals to be paid out so that a 3-bell display combination is determined on the cross-down line.

  Next, stop data storage processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S272 “refer to the stop table selection data selection table and obtain stop table selection data based on the stop start position and the number for stopping the rotation”, the main CPU 31 selects the stop table selection data shown in FIG. 34, for example. A process of acquiring stop table selection data is performed with reference to the table. For example, when the internal winning combination is the second group of special combinations and no carryover combination exists, if the left stop button 7L is pressed at the position of the symbol position 13 (the symbol "blank"), Since 3 is selected as the stop number (see FIG. 19), 0 is acquired as stop table selection data with reference to FIG. In this case, for example, the symbol “2” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4.

  Further, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the position of the symbol position 15 (the symbol “blank”), 1 is acquired as stop table selection data with reference to FIG. In this case, for example, the symbol “2” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the display window 4. The stop table selection data acquired here is data used when referring to the stop table storage table shown in FIG. 24 in the sliding piece number determination process described above with reference to FIG. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 34, a value of 0 or 1 is stored as the stop table selection data, but any value of 0 to 20 can be stored.

  In the next step S274 “Refer to the stop table storage table selection table and select the stop table storage table based on the rotating stop number and the operation stop button”, the main CPU 31 displays, for example, the stop table storage table shown in FIG. Referring to the selection table, a process for selecting the stop table storage table is performed. For example, when the internal winning combination is the second group of special combinations and no carryover combination exists, when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop of L3 with reference to FIG. Select the table storage table. The stop table storage table L3 selected here is used when the stop table is selected in the sliding piece number determination process described above with reference to FIG. 22, and is, for example, the table shown in FIG. .

  In the next step S276 “Refer to stop table storage table and select stop tables 1 to 4 based on stop table selection data”, main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table shown in FIG. Processing for selecting the tables 1 to 4 is performed. For example, when 0 is acquired as stop table selection data in the previous step S272 and the stop table storage table: L3 is selected in step S274, the stop tables 1 to 2 for the second stop operation and the third stop operation are selected. 4, A1, B1, C1, and D1 stored in the upper row are selected.

  On the other hand, when 1 is acquired as the stop table selection data in the previous step S272 and the stop table storage table L3 is selected in step S274, the stop tables 1 to 2 for the second stop operation and the third stop operation are selected. 4, A2, B2, C2, and D2 stored in the lower row are selected. When the stop table selection process in step S276 ends, the stop data storage process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S302 “Is the display combination BB?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB. When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB in step S302, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S303 "Set gaming state to general gaming state", and stores the bit 2 data in the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. It is set to 0, and processing for returning the gaming state to the general gaming state for a period of time is performed. That is, when the display combination of BB is determined, the RT gaming state is ended. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S304 “BB operation process”, and the bonus operation table is referred to, and the BB operation process is performed. In this process, the BB operating flag in the operating flag storage area is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In the next step S306 “Clear carryover combination storage area”, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area. In the next step S308 “Send bonus start command”, the main CPU 31 sends a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 56. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S302 that the display combination is not BB, the process proceeds to step S310 "Is the display combination replay?" To determine whether the display combination is replay. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S310 that the display combination is replay, the process proceeds to the next step S312 "Copy the value of the inserted number counter to the automatic inserted number counter", and sets the value of the inserted number counter to the automatic input counter. Perform a copy process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S310 that the display combination is not replay, the process proceeds to step S320 “Is the gaming state an RT gaming state?”, And refers to the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is on. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S320 that the RT operating flag is not on, the process branches to a determination in step S330 “Is the BB operating flag on?”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT operating flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step S322 “Is the display combination a fallen?” The combination (for example, the symbol “cherry”-“ANY”-“ANY” is used. In another embodiment described later, the symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank”) is stopped. It is determined whether or not it is displayed.

  If it is determined that the display combination is not a winning combination, the process branches to the determination in step S330. In addition, if it is determined that the combination of symbols defined as a winning combination is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step S324 to end the RT gaming state, and a process of setting the gaming state to the general gaming state is performed. . Specifically, a process of setting bit 2 data in the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 to 0 is performed. When the process of step S324 ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in the previous step S320 that the gaming state is not the RT gaming state, or if it is determined in the previous step S322 that the display combination is not cherry, the process proceeds to step S330 and the BB operation is performed. It is determined whether or not the middle flag is on. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S330 that the BB operating flag is not on, the bonus operation checking process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB operating flag is on, the process proceeds to step S332 “Is the RB operating flag on?” To determine whether the RB operating flag is on.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S332 that the RB operating flag is on, the bonus operation checking process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB operating flag is not ON, the bonus operating time table is referred to in step S334 “RB operating process” to perform the RB operating process. In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the bonus end check process will be described. First, in step S342 “Is the bonus end number counter 0?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When the main CPU 31 determines in step S342 that the bonus end number counter is 0, the process proceeds to the next step S344 “BB end time process” to perform the BB end time process. In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared.

  In the next step S345 “Set gaming state to RT gaming state”, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the RT operating flag in the operating flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 in response to the end of the BB. Activating the RT gaming state. Then, a process of substituting the maximum number of games played (for example, 100 times) in which the high probability re-playing state continues into the RT game number counter is performed.

  In the next step S346 “Send bonus end command”, the main CPU 31 sends a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 56. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When it is determined in the previous step S342 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the processing executed by the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S348 “Update the winning count counter or the possible game count counter”, and the possible winning count counter or the game is possible. Processing to update the number counter is performed. Here, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by 1. In the next step S350, “Are the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter 0?”, The main CPU 31 determines whether the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is 0 or not.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S350 that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step 352 “RB end process”, and the RB end process is performed. In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S482 “register evacuation”, the main CPU 31 performs a previously used register evacuation process. In the next step S484 “input port check processing”, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing. In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  In the next step S486 “reel control process”, the main CPU 31 performs reel rotation control and stop control. In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels 3 is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 40 is controlled so that the rotation of each reel 3 is started and then rotated at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor 40 is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  In the next step S 488 “Lamp / 7-Seg Drive Processing”, the main CPU 31 performs drive processing of the lamp 24 and the 7-seg display 12. In the next step S490 “Restore Register”, the main CPU 31 restores the saved register. When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 55. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 61 of the sub control circuit 56 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 61 will be described. First, in step S522 “command reception check”, the sub CPU 61 performs a reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 55. When the sub CPU 61 receives a command in the next step S524 “Extract command type”, the sub CPU 61 extracts the command type.

  In the next step S526, “Did a command different from the previous command be received?”, The sub CPU 61 determines whether a command different from the previous command was received. If the sub CPU 61 determines in step S526 that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process returns to step S522. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received, the process proceeds to step S528 “store in message queue”, the received command is stored in the message queue, and the process returns to step S522.

  Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 61 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S552 “retrieving a message from the message queue”, the sub CPU 61 performs processing for retrieving the message stored in the message queue in the previous processing. In the next step S554 “Is there a message?”, The sub CPU 61 determines whether there is a message. If it is determined in step S554 that there is a message, the process proceeds to step S556 "Copy game information from message", and the internal winning combination specified by the parameters, the type of reel 3 whose rotation has stopped, the display combination, the operating flag, etc. Such message data is copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 63.

  In the next step S558 “effect content determination processing”, the sub CPU 61 performs effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  After step S558 or when it is determined in step S554 that there is no message, the process proceeds to step S560 “animation data registration”, and the sub CPU 61 registers animation data used for production. In the next step S562 “sound data registration”, the sub CPU 61 performs a process of registering sound data used for production. In the next step S564 “Ramp data registration”, the sub CPU 61 performs a process of registering lamp data used for production. The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process returns to step S552.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU61 is demonstrated. First, in step S602 “when a start command is received?”, The sub CPU 61 determines whether or not a start command has been received. When it is determined in step S602 that the start command has been received, the process proceeds to the next step S604 “determining the effect number based on the internal winning combination etc. and registering”, the sub CPU 61 extracts the effect random number, The production number is determined by lottery based on the combination and registered. The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  In the next step S606 “Register start effect data based on registered effect number”, the sub CPU 61 performs a process of registering start effect data based on the registered effect number. . The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S602 that the start command is not received, the process proceeds to step S612 "Reel stop command received?" To determine whether or not the reel stop command is received. When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S612 that it is time to receive a reel stop command, the process proceeds to step S614 “Registering the effect data at the stop according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button”. The sub CPU 61 performs a process of registering the effect data at the time of stop based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button 7. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S612 that it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the process proceeds to the process of step S622 “at the time of display command reception?” To determine whether or not the display command is being received. Do. When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S622 that the display command is being received, the process proceeds to step S624 “Registering the effect data at the time of display based on the registered effect number”, and the registered effect number is set. Based on this, a process of registering effect data at the time of stop display of each symbol is performed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S622 that the display command is not received, the process proceeds to the process of step S632 “when bonus start command is received?” To determine whether or not the bonus start command is received. I do. When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S632 that it is time to receive a bonus start command, the process proceeds to step S634 “Register bonus start effect data” to perform processing for registering bonus start effect data. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S632 that it is not when a bonus start command is received, the process proceeds to step S642 “when a bonus end command is received?” To determine whether or not a bonus end command is received. Process. When the sub CPU 61 determines in step S642 that the bonus end command is not received, the effect content determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S642 that the bonus end command has been received, the process proceeds to step S644 “Register bonus end effect data”, and bonus end effect data is registered. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  With the above-described configuration, the player is notified of the position of the stop button 7 to be pressed first in the next second stop operation by referring to the symbols displayed after the first stop operation. be able to. And according to the pressing order of the stop button 7 after 2nd stop operation, the display combination displayed with priority stop can be changed.

  Next, an embodiment capable of maintaining a gaming state advantageous to the player in the next and subsequent games by referring to a notification by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed will be described. In the embodiment described below, an embodiment will be described in which a pressing order of the stop button 7 including the notification first stop operation and the second stop operation is notified by a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped manner.

  In the embodiment described below, it is assumed that an RT gaming state that is advantageous to the player is activated by stopping and displaying the combination of symbols “←”-“←”-“←”. Then, as a combination of symbols for a winning combination that will be the end condition of the RT gaming state, a symbol “blank”-“blank”-“blank” that is stopped when a red bell display combination or a BAR bell display combination is missed. Is used.

  First, with reference to FIG. 42, another embodiment of the symbol arrangement table will be described. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. In addition, the description regarding the design code is omitted.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 42, in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbol “bell” and the symbol “blank” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, so the maximum number of sliding symbols at the time of stop control Is set to 4 symbols, the symbol “bell” and the symbol “blank” are displayed even if the player presses the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R at any symbol position. These are arranged so that they can be stopped and displayed on any valid winning determination line 8. In the embodiment of the present invention, the center line in the middle of the winning determination lines 8 is set to be invalid.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is made and the medal is paid out. Privileges such as re-game operation, RT game state operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, in each reel 3, when the symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” are displayed along the winning determination line 8, “bell (00000100)” is determined as the display combination. Further, when the symbols “←” − “←” − “←” are displayed along the winning determination line 8, “← (00000010)” is determined as the display combination, and the RT gaming state is set in the next and subsequent games. Operates.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, ←, bell, red bell, or BAR bell is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  Note that the symbol “←” constituting the display combination of ← means that if the red bell or the BAR bell is internally winning, the right stop button 7R on the right side to the middle stop button 7C will be used in the next and subsequent games. The combination of symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank”, which is defined as a drop in the RT gaming state even when the red bell or BAR bell is missed by pressing the stop button 7 in the direction of Is stopped (indication information) suggesting that the game state advantageous to the player can be continued.

  When replay is determined as the display combination, re-playing is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the operation of BB is performed. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8 does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called loss occurs.

  It should be noted that the bonus operation time table, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB operation, the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state, the small winning / replay internal winning combination determination table, and the bonus use table used in the present embodiment A description of the internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storing area, the carryover combination storing area, the operating flag storage area, and the like will be omitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation stop number selection table, the first stop table selection table, the stop table storage table, each stop table, the stop table selection data selection table, the stop table storage table selection table, and each The stop mode of the combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination is different from the embodiment described above. Accordingly, in the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 19, the slip piece number determination process shown in FIG. 22, and the stop data storage process shown in FIG. This will be described below.

  First, FIG. 44 shows another embodiment of the number selection table for rotating cylinder stop referred to in step S220 of FIG. In this spinning stop number selection table, the presence / absence of an internal winning combination and a carryover combination and the number for rotating stop (1 to 16) are stored in association with each other. Henceforth, since the process in step S221-step S240 is the same as the process in embodiment demonstrated previously, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, another embodiment of the sliding piece number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the process in step S242 is the same as the process in the above-described embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In step S244, in response to the value of the stop button non-operation counter being 2, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button 7 that has been pressed this time is a pressing operation related to the first stop operation. Then, referring to the first stop stop table selection table as shown in FIG. 45, the rotation stop number (see FIG. 44) determined according to the presence / absence of the internal winning combination and carryover combination, and the current pressing operation are performed. A process for selecting a stop table is performed using the information on the stop button 7. When the selection process of the first stop table is completed, the process proceeds to step S260 “refer to the selected stop table to obtain the number of stop pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position”.

  In step S244, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed in the first stop operation this time and the red bell (one form of the fourth internal winning combination) is internally winning. Since “4” is selected as the rotation stop number, referring to FIG. 45, the first stop stop table 1104 is selected. A configuration example of the first stop table 1104 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when the first stop operation is for the left stop button 7L and the left stop button 7L is pressed between the symbol positions 3 to 7, the upper stop is displayed. The symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed. Further, when the left stop button 7L is pressed between the symbol positions 8 and 9, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the lower row. If the left stop button 7L is pressed at any other position, the symbol “red 7” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination line 8, but instead the symbol “blank” that constitutes part of the winning combination. Is stopped and displayed at the upper or lower level (see FIG. 42).

  In addition, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage, if the second stop operation and the third stop operation are subsequently performed, the symbol “red 7” is displayed on the cross-down line as will be described later. -"Bell"-"Bell" is stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the lower row and subsequently the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, the symbols “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” are displayed on the cross-up line. "Can be stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the right stop button 7R is pressed in the first stop operation this time and the red bell is hitting internally, referring to the first stop table selection table for stop shown in FIG. The first stop table 1304 is selected. A configuration example of the first stop table 1304 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 47, when the first stop operation is for the right stop button 7R, no matter which symbol position the right stop button 7R is pressed down, The symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed. Further, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed in the next and subsequent stop operations, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with priority on the right stop button 7R based on the suggestion information of the symbol “←”, the red bell is tempered on the cross-down line, and the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination of the red bell is displayed. It becomes possible to stop display with priority given to the combination. In the present embodiment, by pressing the right stop button 7R and the middle stop button 7C in this order, “blank”-“blank”-“blank”, which is the fallen state of the RT gaming state, is placed on the cross-down line. This is because the purpose is to prevent the stop display.

  In the next step S246, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is zero. If the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the process proceeds to the next step S248 “Select a stop table stored in the stop table 2 storage area”. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (that is, when the current pressing operation is the second stop operation and the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 1), step S250. The process branches to the decision "Is the right stop button a valid stop button?"

  In step S248, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button 7 that has been pressed this time is a pressing operation related to the third stop operation. Then, for example, referring to the stop table storage table: L104 stop table 2 storage area shown in FIG. 48, the stop table is selected. The stop table storage table: L104 shown in FIG. 48 is selected at the time of the second stop operation and the third stop operation when the red bell is hit internally and the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 7L. It is a table for determining a stop table.

  For example, the stop table storage table L104 shown in FIG. 48 includes a stop table 1 storage area for storing a stop table to be referred to when the middle stop button 7C is pressed in the second stop operation, and a right in the third stop operation. There is provided a stop table 2 storage area for storing a stop table to be referred to when the stop button 7R is pressed. The stop table that is referred to when the right stop button 7R is pressed in the second stop operation is stored in the stop table 4 storage area, and when the middle stop button 7C is pressed during the third stop operation. The stop table to be referenced is stored in the stop table 3 storage area.

  For example, the red bell is won internally, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, and the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the middle stop button by the second stop operation. 7C is pressed, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the upper part of the middle display window 4C, the symbol “Bell” is displayed in the lower part, and the symbol “Blank” is displayed in the lower part. When the stop operation is performed, the stop table B101 stored in the stop table 2 storage area is selected.

  The stop table: B101 can use the same configuration as the stop table: 1304 shown in FIG. The stop table shown in FIG. 47 is configured such that symbols of symbol positions “3”, “7”, “11”, “14”, and “19” of the right reel 3R stop in the middle stage. At this time, the “bell” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage in any case (see FIG. 42). By doing so, the symbols “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” are stopped and displayed on the cross-down line. When the stop table selection process in step S248 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  In addition, for example, in the process of step S248, the red bell is won internally, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the second stop 2. When the right stop button 7R is pressed by the stop operation, the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the upper part of the right display window 4R, the symbol “blank” is displayed in the middle, and the symbol “bell” is displayed in the lower part. When the third stop operation is performed for the middle stop button 7C, the stop table C101 moved from the stop table 3 storage area to the stop table 2 storage area is selected.

  A configuration example of the stop table C101 is shown in FIG. The stop table: C101 shown in FIG. 49 is configured such that symbols of symbol positions “2”, “6”, “10”, “14”, and “19” of the middle reel 3C are stopped in the middle stage. At this time, the “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle row in any case (see FIG. 42). By doing so, the symbols “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” are stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  In addition, for example, in the process of step S248, the red bell is won internally, and the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, and the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4 (red bell When it is already confirmed that the display combination is to be missed.) Next, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed in the second stop operation, and “blank” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C. If the third stop operation is performed on the right stop button 7R, the stop table B102 stored in the stop table 3 storage area is selected.

  A configuration example of the stop table: B102 is shown in FIG. In the stop table B102 shown in FIG. 51, the symbols of the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “8”, “12”, and “17” of the right reel 3R are configured to stop in the middle stage. At this time, in any case, “blank” is stopped and displayed in the lower stage (see FIG. 42). By doing so, the symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” are stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  In addition, for example, in the process of step S248, the red bell is won internally, and the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, and the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4 (red bell If it is already determined that the display combination will be missed.) Then, the right stop button 7R is pressed in the second stop operation, and the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the upper part of the right display window 4R and the symbol “blank” is displayed in the middle part. "When the symbol" Bell "is stopped and displayed in the lower stage and the third stop operation is performed for the middle stop button 7C, the symbol is moved from the stop table 3 storage area to the stop table 2 storage area. Stop table: C102 is selected.

  As a configuration example of the stop table: C102, for example, the same stop table as the stop table shown in FIG. 49 can be used. The stop table: C102 shown in FIG. 49 is configured such that symbols of symbol positions “2”, “6”, “10”, “14”, and “19” of the middle reel 3C are stopped in the middle stage. At this time, the “bell” is stopped and displayed in the middle row in any case (see FIG. 42). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” from being stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  On the other hand, if the process branches to step S250 after the determination in step S246, the main CPU 31 receives the fact that the current pressing operation is the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R remains as an effective stop button. Judgment whether or not there is. If it is determined that the right stop button 7R is not an effective stop button, the process proceeds to the next step S252 to determine whether the middle stop button is an effective button and the operation stop button is a left stop button. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S250 that the right stop button 7R is an effective stop button, the process branches to step S254 “select stop table stored in stop table 1”. Note that the state in which it is determined in step S250 that the right stop button 7R is valid means that the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C have already been pressed, and only the right stop button 7R is the third stop operation. Is the state that remains.

  In step S252, the main CPU 31 receives the fact that the current pressing operation is the second stop operation, the right stop button has already been pressed, and does not remain as an effective stop button. It is determined whether the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C remain as effective stop buttons.

  If it is determined that the current second stop operation is the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C remains as an effective stop button, the process proceeds to the next step S254. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current second stop operation is not the left stop button 7L or that the middle stop button 7C does not remain as an effective stop button, step S256 “stop table stored in stop table 4 storage area” Branch to “Select”.

  Note that when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the process branches to step S254 when the order of the second stop operation is forward (the left stop button 7L → the middle stop button 7C In the case of pressing operations in order). Further, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the process branches to step S256 when the order of the second stop operation is different from the forward press (left stop button 7L → right stop button). In the order of the button 7R).

  As a result of performing each process described above, the process proceeds to step S254 when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C. This is either the case where the press operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7C → the left stop button 7L, or the case where the press operation is performed in the order of the right stop button 7R → the left stop button 7L. When the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L and the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4L, for example, the stop table storage table shown in FIG. 48: the stop table of L104 The stop table is selected with reference to one storage area. When the stop table selection process in step S254 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  For example, in the process of step S254, red 7 is internally won, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the second stop When the middle stop button 7C is pressed by the operation, the stop table: A101 stored in the stop table 1 storage area is selected. As a configuration example of the stop table: A101, the stop table shown in FIG. 49 can be used. The stop table shown in FIG. 49 is configured such that the symbol “bell” of symbol positions “2”, “6”, “10”, “14”, “19” of the middle reel 3C stops in the middle stage ( (See FIG. 42). Therefore, in this case, the combination of symbols “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” can be stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S254, red 7 is internally won, and the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, and the symbol “red 7” is already displayed on the display window 4 without being stopped and displayed. If the dropout has been confirmed and the middle stop button 7C is pressed down in the second stop operation, the stop table A102 stored in the stop table 1 storage area is selected. . As a configuration example of the stop table A102, the stop table shown in FIG. 50 can be used. The stop table shown in FIG. 50 is configured so that the symbol “blank” of symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “18” of the middle reel 3C stops in the middle stage. Therefore, in this case, the combination of symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” can be stopped and displayed on the cross-down line. If the combination of symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line after the third stop operation, the RT gaming state will end.

  On the other hand, when the process branches to step S256 after the determination in step S252, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table: L104 shown in FIG. 48, for example, and the stop stored in the stop table storage area 4 Processing for selecting the table as a stop table to be referred to during the second stop operation is performed. The process proceeds to step S256 after the determination in step S252 because the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the right stop button 7R in the middle stop. The button 7C is pressed in the order of the right stop button 7R, or the button is pressed in the order of the right stop button 7R → the middle stop button 7C.

  When the first stop operation and the second stop operation are pressed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the right stop button 7R, for example, the stop table storage table shown in FIG. With reference, it selects as a stop table referred at the time of 2nd stop operation.

  For example, in the process of step S256, red 7 is internally won, the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, and the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, and then the second stop When the right stop button 7R is pressed by operation, the stop table: D101 stored in the stop table 1 storage area shown in FIG. 48 is selected. As a configuration example of the stop table: D101, the stop table shown in FIG. 47 can be used. The stop table shown in FIG. 47 is configured to stop at the symbol positions “3”, “7”, “11”, “14”, and “19” of the right reel 3R. At this time, the symbol “bell” stops at the lower stage (see FIG. 42). Therefore, also in this case, the combination of symbols “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” can be stopped and displayed on the cross-down line.

  Further, for example, in the process of step S256, red 7 is internally won, and the left stop button 7L is pressed by the first stop operation, so that the symbol “red 7” has not already been stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4. If the right stop button 7R is pressed down in the second stop operation when the dropout is confirmed, the stop table: D102 stored in the stop table 1 storage area shown in FIG. 48 is selected. Will do. As a configuration example of the stop table: D102, the stop table shown in FIG. 47 can be used. The stop table shown in FIG. 47 is configured to stop at the symbol positions “3”, “7”, “11”, “14”, and “19” of the right reel 3R. At this time, the symbol “bell” stops at the lower stage (see FIG. 42). Therefore, in this case, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” from being stopped and displayed on any winning determination line 8.

  As described in step S322 of FIG. 36, when the combination of symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” is stopped and displayed in the RT gaming state, the RT gaming state ends. Therefore, as a result of performing the first stop operation, even if the symbol “red 7” cannot be stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4, By depressing the right stop button 7R in the next second stop operation, it is possible to prevent the RT gaming state from ending.

  When the stop table selection process in step S256 ends, the process proceeds to the next step S258 “Move stop table stored in stop table 3 storage area to stop table 2 storage area”.

  In the next step S258, the main CPU 31 moves the stop table stored in the stop table 3 storage area to the stop table 2 storage area as the stop table for the third stop operation selected in the above-described step S248. Process. For example, by moving the stop table: C101 stored in the stop table 3 storage area shown in FIG. 48 to the stop table 2 storage area, the stop control is performed with reference to the stop table: D101 during the second stop operation. In the third stop, stop control can be performed with reference to the stop table C101.

  That is, when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation in a state where the red bell is hitting internally, the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. When the right stop button 7R is pressed down as the second stop operation after it has already been determined that the combination has been missed, the stop control of the right reel 3R is performed using the stop table: D102.

  When the middle stop button 7C is pressed as the third stop operation, the stop table: C102 is used to perform stop control of the right reel 3R, so that any of the symbols “blank”-“blank”-“blank” It is possible to prevent the stop display on the winning determination line 8. FIG. 52 shows how the symbols are stopped at this time. As a result, the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed in a predetermined order with reference to the notification by the combination of symbols “←” − “←” − “←” previously stopped and displayed. In this game, it is possible to maintain a gaming state advantageous to the player. When the stop table selection process in step S258 ends, the process proceeds to step S260.

  When the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation in a state where the red bell is in contact with the inside, the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. When the middle stop button 7C is pressed as a second stop operation after it has already been confirmed that stop of the middle reel 3C is stopped using the stop table A102 shown in FIG. Do.

  Then, when the right stop button 7R is pressed as the third stop operation, stop control of the right reel 3R is performed using the stop table B102 shown in FIG. 51, whereby the symbols “blank”-“blank”-“ “Blank” is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line. This state is shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 54 shows a state in which the combination of symbols “red bell”-“bell”-“bell” is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line in a state where the red bell is hitting the inside.

  In the above embodiment, the stop mode of each symbol when the red bell hits the inside is explained. However, even when the BAR bell wins the inside, a different stop mode is set by selecting another stop table. can do.

  Next, stop data storage processing will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S272 “refer to the stop table selection data selection table and obtain stop table selection data based on the stop start position and the number of rotation stop”, the main CPU 31 selects the stop table selection data shown in FIG. A process of acquiring stop table selection data is performed with reference to the table.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is a red bell and there is no carryover combination, if the left stop button 7L is pressed at the position of the symbol position 7 (the symbol "replay"), the turning stop Since 4 is selected as the number (see FIG. 44), 0 is acquired as stop table selection data with reference to FIG. At this time, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4. The stop table selection data acquired here is used when the stop table is selected with reference to the stop table storage table in the sliding piece number determination process described above with reference to FIG.

  Further, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the position of the symbol position 8 (the symbol “red 7”), 2 is acquired as stop table selection data with reference to FIG. At this time, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the display window 4.

  Further, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the position of the symbol position 10 (the symbol “blank”), 1 is acquired as stop table selection data with reference to FIG. At this time, the symbol “blank” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4.

  In the next step S274 “Refer to the stop table storage table selection table and select the stop table storage table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button”, the main CPU 31 displays the stop table storage table shown in FIG. 56, for example. Referring to the selection table, a process for selecting the stop table storage table is performed. For example, when the internal winning combination is a red bell and there is no carryover combination, when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop table stored in L104 is stored with reference to FIG. Select a table. The stop table selection table L104 selected here is used when a stop table is selected in the sliding piece number determination process described above with reference to FIG.

  In the next step S276 "Refer to stop table storage table and select stop tables 1 to 4 based on stop table selection data", main CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table shown in FIG. Processing for selecting the tables 1 to 4 is performed. For example, when 0 is acquired as stop table selection data in the previous step S272 and the stop table storage table L104 is selected in step S274, the stop tables 1 to 2 for the second stop operation and the third stop operation are selected. 4, A101, B101, C101, and D101 are selected. When the stop table selection process in step S276 ends, the stop data storage process ends.

  By configuring as described above, the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed in a predetermined order with reference to the notification by the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state, or a specific symbol display row is stopped with priority. By performing the operation, it becomes possible to maintain a gaming state advantageous to the player in the next and subsequent games.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot 2 ... Cabinet 3 ... Reel 4 ... Display window 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 6 ... Start lever 6S ... Start switch (start operation detection means)
7: Stop button 7S: Stop switch (stop operation detecting means)
8 ... Winning determination line 9 ... Front door 12 ... 7-segment display 13 ... Bet button 13S ... Bet switch 15 ... Medal insertion port 15S ... Medal sensor 16 ... Medal payout port 17 ... Medal tray 21 ... Speaker 24 ... Lamp 30 ... Micro Computer 31 ... main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, stop control means, high probability regame operating means)
32 ... Main ROM
33 ... Main RAM
39 ... Motor drive circuit (design variation means)
41 ... Display unit drive circuit 43 ... Medal payout device (game medium providing means)
55 ... Main control circuit 56 ... Sub control circuit 61 ... Sub CPU
62 ... Sub ROM
63 ... Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display rows having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
Symbol variation means for variably displaying the symbol necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection unit;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation of the variable display by a player for each of the symbol display columns;
Using the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, select a stop table that predefines the number of sliding symbols of the symbol until the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped, and perform the stop operation. When detected, the stop table is referred to, the number of sliding symbols until the symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed is selected, and the symbol is stopped for each symbol display row based on the number of sliding symbols. Control means;
A game medium giving means for giving a game medium to a player based on the combination of the symbols displayed to be stopped;
With
At least one of the plurality of symbols includes suggestion information that suggests an order of a stop operation to be preferentially performed in the next and subsequent games,
When a combination of predetermined symbols including the suggestion information is stopped and displayed, a high-probability re-playing state in which an internal winning combination of re-playing that can be played without consuming game media is lottery is activated. A high-probability re-gaming state operating means, and a high-probability re-gaming state ending means for ending the high-probability re-gaming state when a specific symbol combination is displayed;
The internal winning combination determining means can determine a predetermined internal winning combination,
The game medium giving means gives a player a corresponding amount of game media when a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is stopped and displayed,
In the game in which the predetermined internal winning combination is determined during the high-probability re-playing state, the stop control means, when the stop operation by the player is an operation that does not follow the suggestion information, A game machine characterized by selecting a stop table for stopping and displaying the combination.

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