JP5534256B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming mode using a control device such as a microcomputer, and in particular, as a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a mechanical display device comprising a mechanically driven reel or The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a poker game machine equipped with an electrical display device such as a liquid crystal, LED, or CRT.

  For example, a gaming machine called a slot machine or a pachislot is a mechanical variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a circumferential surface in a front display window, or on a reel. An electrically variable display device configured to display a symbol in a pseudo manner is provided.

  In such a gaming machine, the variable display device is driven in accordance with the start operation of the player, and the symbols are variably displayed by the rotation operation of each reel. This variable display is controlled to be stopped sequentially for each reel either automatically after a certain period of time or by a player's stop operation. When all the reels stop, if the combination of symbols of each reel (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol”) that is stopped and displayed in the display window is in a predetermined stop mode, a game medium such as a medal or coin is paid out, It is a prize that gives a player a game value. In this winning, a plurality of winning types (winning combinations) having different game values are set, and are distinguished according to the stop mode.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the stop symbol becomes a winning corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without finishing paying out one coin. As such a winning combination, a special increasing winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relative to the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows a predetermined number of games to be given a small profit.

  Also, in the current mainstream model, when the spinning reel stops, the combination of symbols that make up the winning combination is aligned on the effective line when the winning combination is won in the internal lottery of the gaming machine (specifically, (When winning by lottery by random number extraction with a microcomputer). This is because if the stop mode of the symbol is determined only by the player's stop operation (timing), the game result (win / lose) is determined by the player's skill level, and only the player's skill is emphasized and the game is sound. This is to solve the problem that the management of the payout rate of coins from the gaming machine becomes difficult for the game store as well.

  Therefore, even a gaming machine of a type that allows the player to stop the reel (for example, a slot machine with a stop button such as a pachislot) will win a winning combination in the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”). Otherwise, no matter how the player performs the stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination cannot be aligned on the active line.

  Due to such characteristics of the gaming machine, the player always faces the game with an interest in whether or not the bonus (above BB or RB) is won internally. In order to respond to such players' interests, a bonus internal prize is announced by lighting a lamp (for example, a WIN lamp) provided on the front of the gaming machine, or blinking by a lamp (back lamp) provided on the back of the reel. The bonus internal winning is notified according to the pattern or the type of sound to be generated, and the probability (expectation) of the bonus internal winning is notified.

  In addition to a display device that displays symbols necessary for a game, there is a gaming machine that includes another display device that displays an image for presentation. Even in such a gaming machine, an effect of notifying an internal winning combination or the like is performed on a separate display device.

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, notification regarding internal winning by a lamp or the like (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) is performed for each game. For example, a notification effect is configured by a combination of the type of start sound that occurs simultaneously with the start of the game, the blinking pattern of the back lamp during reel rotation, and the blinking pattern of the back lamp after all stops. The production will be completed by the end of one game. In addition, in a gaming machine equipped with another display device, the effects performed on the display device can be completed in one game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has an unprecedented change, for example, an effect display different from a variable display has contents related to each other over a plurality of games.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game start means for receiving a start operation from a player to start a game, a betting operation means for receiving a betting operation for betting one or more game media in the game, and the game start means. Variable display means comprising a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game, and an internal winning combination determined according to the operation for the game start means for each game and the variable Displayed by the stop control means for stopping the variable display of the plurality of reels based on the stop operation of the display player, the separate display means for performing display different from the variable display of the symbols, and the separate display means And a plurality of game effects corresponding to one game, each of the plurality of game effects corresponding to the start operation, stop operation and betting operation. It includes a plurality of effect modes composed of a plurality of effect images to be displayed, and the effect corresponds to the selected effect mode in the selected game effect, in which a predetermined game effect is selected over a plurality of games. Including a continuous effect that forms a series of stories by sequentially displaying the effect images to be performed, and the effect determining means is based on the effect performed in the previous game when one game is started in the plurality of games. Based on information related to the game from among a plurality of effect modes in the game effect of the current game that can be developed in a branching manner, an in-game effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode in the game, and the plurality of times In a game, when one game is started, a game effect of the next game is generated based on information related to the game from among the plurality of game effects that can branch out from the effect performed in the game. Has a next game effects determining means for constant, the continuous effect the final effect image definitively notifying the specific winning internal winning combination when a specific internal winning is winning or a series of stories, When any one of the final effect images indicating the end of is selected, the process ends.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the in- game effect mode determining means is a game of the current game that can develop in a branched manner from the effect performed in the previous game when one game is started in the plurality of games. An effect mode in the game is determined based on the effect mode determined by the in-game effect mode determining means in the previous game from a plurality of effect modes in the effect .

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the game effect of the next game is selected, it is possible to select a game effect performed in a game before the game.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, when selecting a game effect of the next game, an effect mode that is not selected in the previous game from among a plurality of effect modes that can be branched in a game before the game Can be selected.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, when the final effect image is selected, in the next game, a start effect indicating the start of the series of stories is performed, and a continuous effect is performed from the next game. To do.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the effect aspect in the game is an effect that develops based on each stop operation of the plurality of reels.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the information related to the game is an internal winning combination, the number of games, a payout rate, or a small combination acquisition rate.

  According to the present invention, since the display content of the separate display means in each game constitutes a part of the story, the story progresses over a plurality of games. Therefore, for example, when the player finishes one game, the player expects the continuation of the story shown in the next game. In addition, since the story progresses over a plurality of games, it is possible to display a story having a complicated content, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention, the story branches into a plurality of flows at a predetermined time point from the start to the end of one game. Accordingly, the player is interested in the content of the next story to be developed and pays attention to the story development until the game is over. Moreover, since a plurality of story endings can be prepared, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to another embodiment of the invention, the flow to which the story goes is determined based on information related to the game, such as an internal winning combination, so the player pays attention to the development of the story. In addition, the story can be deepened.

  According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, the branched stories are later combined into one. Therefore, since the endings of the stories branched into different developments can be made the same, the content of the stories can be widened, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  According to still another embodiment of the present invention, the separate display means displays again a part of the story that has already been displayed over the plurality of games without displaying the scene at the beginning of the story. After the story has progressed to some extent by playing the game multiple times, the player can display the part of the story that has already been displayed over multiple games again and not the scene of the beginning of the story. In spite of the progress of the story by playing the game, the first scene in the story is displayed, so that the interest in the game is not lost.

  According to still another embodiment of the present invention, before the predetermined winning combination is won internally, the separate display means displays different contents in two consecutive games. For this reason, the display content of the separate display means is not monotonous, and the player's interest in the display can be maintained.

The perspective view of the slot machine of an Example. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the slot machine of an Example. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the symbol row arrange | positioned on three reels. The flowchart which shows the outline of the effect display performed on a liquid crystal display screen. The flowchart which shows the effect display performed in a game (1). The flowchart which shows the effect display performed in a game (2). The flowchart which shows the effect display performed in a game (3). The flowchart which shows the effect display performed in a game (4). The flowchart which shows the effect display performed in a game (5). The figure which shows a standby image. The figure which shows the image displayed by an indication effect. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 1. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 1. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 3. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 3. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 4. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 4. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 4. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 4. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed by the development effect 2. FIG. The figure which shows the image displayed at the time of winning of BB or RB. The figure which shows a winning probability table. The figure which shows a main flowchart. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work area 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work area 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work area 2. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work area 3. FIG. The figure which shows the indication production | presentation selection table. The figure which shows an expansion classification selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 1 selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 2 (game (3)) selection table. The figure which shows a game (4) development selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 2 (game (4)) selection table. The figure which shows a game (5) development selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 2 (game (5)) selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 3 selection table. The figure which shows the development effect 4 selection table. The flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. The flowchart which shows a received command storage process. The flowchart which shows a parameter update process. The flowchart which shows a payout rate update process. The flowchart which shows a small combination acquisition rate update process. The flowchart which shows a game number counter initialization process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows game processing. The flowchart which shows production | presentation selection processing. The flowchart following FIG. 58 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 59 is a flowchart following on from FIG. 58. 60 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 59. FIG. 61 is a flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the lottery table relevant to S * B high probability game. The figure which shows the winning probability table relevant to a S * B high probability game.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 which is a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a coin, a medal, a token, or the like as a gaming medium, and will be described below using a coin.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with three pay lines 8 horizontally and two diagonally. One end of these winning lines is connected to BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c provided on the left of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of coins bet on the game is “1”. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the number of coins bet on the game is “2”. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of coins bet on the game is “3”. The lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c indicates an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”).

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided inside the panel display portion 2a to form a variable display portion. The symbols (hereinafter referred to as “symbols”) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a display different from the variable display of the symbol row is performed. A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided as a display means. The liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display screen 5a on which a story is displayed.

  A coin insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10 is a 1-BET switch 11 for betting only one of the credited coins on the game, and only two on the game by one push button operation. 2-BET switch 12 and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting the maximum number of coins that can be bet in one game are provided. By inserting coins into the coin insertion slot 22 or operating each BET switch, a predetermined winning line is activated.

  A start lever 6 for starting the variable display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation is located on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. , And is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range. One game is started by operating the start lever 6, and as a general rule, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the one game is ended. In the present embodiment, when a story is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a after the third stop operation, for example, when an image (DP15) or an image (DP21) described later is displayed, the display ends. It is assumed that one game is over when it is done.

  On the left side of the start lever 6 is provided a C / P switch 14 for switching the credit / payout of coins acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, coins are paid out from the coin payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the paid out coins are stored in the coin receiving portion 16.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided as stop means for stopping the three rows of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R moving in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, respectively. Is provided.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp 17, a payout display unit 18, and a bonus game information display unit 20 are provided. The WIN lamp 17 is turned on when a BB winning or RB winning is made, and is turned on with a predetermined probability when the BB or RB is won internally. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of coins to be paid out at the time of winning. The bonus game information display unit 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of possible RB games and the number of possible RB game winnings.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a credit display unit 19 is provided. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored coins.

  A BB gaming state lamp 25, an RB operating lamp 26, a re-game display lamp 27, and a game stop display lamp 28 are provided on the upper left side of the panel display unit 2a. The BB gaming state lamp 25 lights up in the BB gaming state. The RB operation lamp 26 is turned on during the RB operation. The replay lamp 27 is lit when a replay occurs. The game stop display lamp 28 is lit when the time until the start lever 6 is operated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is less than a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) or when an error occurs.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and a payout table panel 23 is provided between the two speakers 21L and 21R to display a combination of winning symbols and the number of coins to be paid out. ing.

  2 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speaker 21 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that determines an internal winning combination and performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 32 that is a storage means, and a RAM 33.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores data used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated and various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. These commands include “coin insertion command”, “game state command”, “established flag command”, “probability table type (high / low) command”, “reel stop command”, “winning combination command”, “1 game” End command ". These commands will be described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 2, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, WIN lamp 17, BB gaming state lamp 25, RB operating lamp. 26, re-game display lamp 27, game stop display lamp 28), various display units (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), and coins that are game media are housed and driven by a hopper. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 for paying out a predetermined number of coins according to a command from the circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls various display units A drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes the inserted coin sensor 5S, start switch 6S, 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12 or There are a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  The inserted coin sensor 5S detects coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 22. The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating completion of coin payout when the count value of the coin detection unit 40S (the number of coins paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 2, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. An internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “establishment flag”) is determined based on the random number value thus sampled and the winning probability table stored in the ROM 32. In this embodiment, the winning probability tables used in “general game” described later include a low probability game winning probability table and a high probability game winning probability table (FIG. 30). Note that the winning probability tables used in “BB gaming state”, “BB in operation”, “RB in operation”, “BB internal selection”, and “RB internal selection” described later are omitted. Yes.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, as shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotational pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated.

  Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, winning symbol combinations, winning coin payout numbers, and winning determination codes representing the winnings are associated with each other.

  The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when winning confirmation after all reels are stopped.

  When the internal winning is made by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 is based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Then, a signal for controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop is sent to the motor drive circuit 39. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines the so-called number of sliding symbols based on the positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the establishment flag when the operation signal is received. The number of sliding symbols is generally the number of frames for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  If the stop mode of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R indicates winning, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of coins from the hopper 40. At that time, the coin detection unit 40S counts the number of coins paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 inputs a payout completion signal to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the coin payout process.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speaker 21 based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and the liquid crystal display device 5. An image control circuit 81 as display control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling the speaker 21, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

  The sub microcomputer 73 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as “sub CPU”) 74 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command (command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a program ROM 75 and a work RAM 76 as storage means. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is temporary storage means for executing the control program by the sub CPU 74.

  The image control circuit 81 includes an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 performs image animation processing in the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 82. The image control IC 88 forms an image (including a moving image) corresponding to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “1” to “21” and stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 2) as a data table. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the player is in a normal gaming state of “general gaming”, “BB internal winning” in which the establishment flag is BB, “RB internal winning” in which the establishment flag is RB, A game can be played in “BB gaming state”, “BB in operation”, and “RB in operation” where a large number of coins can be acquired.

  The “BB gaming state” (Big Bonus gaming state) is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, and “7 with ribbon (symbol 91 in FIG. 4) —7 with ribbon—7 with ribbon” along the active winning line. Alternatively, it is generated by arranging “7 (symbol 92 in FIG. 4) -7-7”. At this time, 15 coins are paid out. This BB gaming state is a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) that can be played with a high probability of internally winning a “small role” in the same game as “RB in operation” and “in general gaming” described below. It is called “in operation”. In this embodiment, in the “BB gaming state”, “RB in operation” occurs up to three times. In addition, the game can be performed up to 30 times during “BB operation”. Here, “BB in operation” may be referred to as “general game during BB”, and “RB in operation” may be referred to as “JAC game”. These differ only in expression and the contents represent the same thing.

  “RB in operation” (regular bonus operation in operation) occurs when “BAR (symbol 93 in FIG. 4) -BAR-BAR” is arranged along the effective pay line in “general game”. This “RB in operation” is a bonus game (referred to as JAC game) in which a predetermined symbol combination “JAC (symbol 94 in FIG. 4) -JAC-JAC” is obtained by betting one coin and 15 coins can be obtained. It is a game state that is easy to hit. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of possible games in one “RB operation” is 12. In “RB in operation”, the maximum possible number of winnings is eight. Here, winning a prize in the JAC game is hereinafter referred to as an “actual prize winning”.

  “RB in operation” is also generated when “JAC-JAC-JAC” is arranged along the effective pay line in the above-mentioned “BB operation”. At this time, six coins are paid out.

  The replay (replay) occurs when “JAC-JAC-JAC” is lined up along the active winning line in “general game”. When a “re-game” win occurs, the same number of coins as the number of coins inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play a game without consuming coins.

  In “general game”, “orange (symbol 95 in FIG. 4) —orange-orange” or “grape (symbol 96 in FIG. 4) —grape—grape” are arranged along the effective winning line, “Small winning prize” or “Grape small winning prize”. If it becomes “Orange Small Award”, 6 coins will be paid out. 15 coins will be paid out if it is a “winning grape small prize”.

  In “general game”, “cherry (symbol 97 in FIG. 4)” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, so that it becomes “cherry small prize winning”. If it is a “cherry small role winning”, 4 or 2 coins will be paid out. Here, when “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower portion of the left display window 4L (hereinafter referred to as “four cherry small prize winning”), four coins are paid out. When “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (hereinafter referred to as “two cherry small prize winning”), two coins are paid out.

  In “general game”, when a small role is won internally, the small role is not missed, that is, a reel stop operation (so-called “DDT batting method”) is possible in order to win as much as possible the winning of the small role. is there. In addition, during the BB operation, it is possible to stop the reel (so-called “replay removal”) in order to digest the game as much as possible and obtain more small winnings.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of the effect display performed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a based on the progress of the game of this embodiment.

  The effect display performed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a of the present embodiment is a story that progresses as the game progresses. The story is set in a peaceful western countryside, and one day suddenly a villainy party appeared and the town was ruled, but one gunman traveling in the wilderness visited the town. is there. Here, the story of this example is as described later in terms of whether the Gunman (the main character “Coolie” 101, which will be described later) is “a bouncer” or “a bounty hunter”. Branches into two flows ([Development type A] and [Development type B]).

In FIG. 5, games (1) to (5) surrounded by a broken line (circled numbers in the drawing, the same applies hereinafter) each indicate one game. The game (1) is a game in which an indication effect is performed. The game (2) is a game in which the development effect 1 or the development effect 3 is performed. Game (3) ~
(5) is a game in which the development effect 2 or the development effect 4 is performed. The numbers in the circles of the games (1) to (5) indicate the shortest number of games from the state in which the standby image (DP1 described later) is displayed until the effects corresponding to each game are performed as described above. . That is, the numbers in the circles indicate the degree of progress of the story. For example, the progress of the story displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a in the game (3) is higher than that in the game (2).

  First, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, a standby image is displayed. The standby image is generally displayed between the end of the game and the next start of the game. The standby image of this embodiment displays a scene at the beginning of a story, and the story progresses with the progress of the game. For this reason, it is necessary to prevent the flow of the story from being interrupted by displaying the scene at the beginning of the story even though the story is progressing on the liquid crystal display screen 5a and the story is not completed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after an image (DP9, DP16, etc., which will be described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a indicating the end (completion) of the story, it is displayed until the next game is started. .

  Next, after the standby image is displayed, when the game is started, an indication effect is performed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a (game (1)). In the game (1), based on the probability table type (high / low) (FIG. 30 to be described later) and the random number for selection (ST92 in FIG. 56 to be described later) as information related to the game, [Development type A] or [ Which of the development types B] is selected is determined. When [Development Type A] is selected, the story goes to the flow of “Prize Earning Story” composed of the development effects 1 and 2 described later. When [Development type B] is selected, the story goes to the flow of “a bouncer story” composed of development effects 3 and development effects 4 described later. The indication effect in the game (1) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the game (2), when [Development type A] is selected in the game (1), the development effect 1 (shot bar effect) is performed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. When [Development type B] is selected, development effect 3 (three sister effects) is performed. Here, specific contents of the development effect 1 and the development effect 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the game (2) in which the development effect 1 is performed is finished, a standby image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, or in the subsequent games (3) to (5), the development effect 2 (Gunman production in the wilderness) Is done. Whether or not the standby image is displayed is determined based on the gaming state and the random number value for selection, which are information related to the game.

  When the development effect 3 is performed in the game (2), the standby image is displayed after the game ends, or the development effect 4 (hostage rescue appearance) is performed in the game (3). Whether or not the standby image is displayed is determined based on the gaming state and the random number value for selection.

  In the games (3) to (5), when the development effect 2 (wilderness gunman effect) is performed, a standby image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a after the game ends, or a BB / RB confirmed image is displayed. It is displayed, branches to the flow of development effect 1 in the next game, or branches to the flow of development effect 2. After the games (3) to (5) are finished, what kind of display is made on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, or what kind of flow the story branches, is a formation flag that is information related to the game. And a random number value for selection. In FIG. 5, the games (3) to (5) are collectively displayed, but will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 for each game.

  When the development effect 4 is performed in the game (3), the development effect 2 is performed in the next game after the game ends. That is, after the game (1) is finished, the stories branched into two flows are combined into one.

In the game (3) of FIG. 5, the broken line surrounding “probability table type (high / low)” is located outside the solid line surrounding “predictive effect”. In the game (2), the broken line surrounding the “game state” is located in the solid line surrounding the “development effect 1” and the solid line surrounding the “development effect 3”. In the games (3) to (5), the broken line surrounding the “establishment flag” is located within the solid line surrounding the “development effect 2”. The broken line surrounding "game-related information" is located in the solid line surrounding "production", based on the "game-related information" shown in the broken line. It shows that the content of the effect is changed, and the content of the effect performed in the next game is also changed. That is, a story branches during one game.

  On the other hand, the “game-related information” surrounded by a broken line outside the solid line surrounding “production” (game (1)) is the “game-related information” indicated in the broken line. ”Indicates that the content of the effect indicated by the solid line does not change, but the content of the effect performed in the next game changes. That is, the story branches when one game starts.

  [Power-on] Next, images displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a from when the game machine 1 is powered on until the game (1) is completed will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, a standby image (DP1) indicating the scene at the beginning of the story is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. A specific example of this standby image (DP1) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, in the standby image (DP1), the main character (hereinafter referred to as “Coolie”) 101 of the present embodiment straddles a horse 102 and walks in the western one countryside with a butch dog (hereinafter referred to as “Goo”) 103. Show the state.

  [Game (1) (Indication Effect)] Next, when the game (1) is started by operating the start lever 6, the establishment flag is determined by the probability lottery process as described above. Based on the establishment flag and the random number for selection, the content of the sign effect is determined. This indication effect includes “effect α”, “effect β”, “effect γ”, and “effect δ”.

  When “effect α”, “effect β”, or “effect δ” is selected as the indication effect, any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in a state where all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. Is operated (hereinafter referred to as “first stop operation”), an image (DP2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP2) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (1), the image (DP 2) is a scene in which a female character (hereinafter referred to as “Chelsea”) 104 is attacked by one of the villain characters (hereinafter referred to as “Gann Cat”) 105. , Shows how the Coolie 101 encounters.

When “effect α”, “effect γ”, or “effect δ” is selected as the indication effect, when any two reels are rotating, the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel is operated ( (Hereinafter referred to as “second stop operation”), an image (DP3) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP3) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (2), the image (DP 3) shows a state in which the Coolie 101 encounters a scene drunk by a villain character 105, a mouse 106, and a duke 107.

When “effect β”, “effect γ”, or “effect δ” is selected as the indication effect, when only one reel is rotating, the stop button corresponding to that reel is operated (hereinafter referred to as “third stop”). When the operation is performed, an image (DP4) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP4) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (3), the image (DP 4) shows that a female character (hereinafter referred to as “candy”) 108 appears and suddenly pulls the arm of the coolie 101.

  As described above, in the game (1), the development effect 1 (game (2)) and the development effect 2 (game) based on the probability table type (high / low) and the random number for selection, which are information related to the game. (Development type A) configured by (3) to (5)) or [Development type B] configured by development effect 3 (game (2)) and development effect 4 (game (3)) It is decided whether to select.

  [Game (2) (Development Effect 1)] First, in the case of the development effect 1, when the start lever 6 is operated (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), an image (DP5) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. Is displayed. This image (DP5) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (1), the image (DP 5) shows that the Coulee 101 taken by the candy 108 enters the shot bar where the Chelsea 104 and the female character (hereinafter referred to as “vanilla”) 109 wait. . Here, Chelsea 104, candy 108, and vanilla 109 are sisters.

  Next, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP6) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP6) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13B, the image (DP6) shows how the Chelsea 104, the candy 108, and the vanilla 109 desperately ask the Coolie 101 for a bouncer.

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP7) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP7) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (3), in the image (DP 7), Chelsea 104 shows a thick peach, candy 108 sticks the body to Coolie 101, vanilla 109 shows a piece of straps, A state of approaching the Coolie 101 with a color device is shown.

  Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed, the image (DP8) or the image (DP9) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the gaming state and the random number value for selection. The image (DP8) is shown in FIG. 14 (4), and the image (DP9) is shown in FIG. 14 (5). As shown in FIG. 14 (4), the image (DP 8) shows how the Chelsea 104 receives the bouncer and the Chelsea 104, the candy 108, and the vanilla 109 are pleased. As shown in FIG. 14 (5), the image (DP9) shows how the Chelsea 104, the candy 108, and the vanilla 109 are discouraged because the Coolie 101 does not receive the bouncer. The image (DP9) is an image indicating the end of the story.

  In the game (2), when the image (DP8) is displayed, this display is maintained until the next game starts. When the next game is started, development effect 2 (FIG. 8) is performed. On the other hand, when the image (DP9) is displayed, the standby image (DP1) is subsequently displayed, and an indication effect is performed in the next game.

  [Game (2) (Development Effect 3)] In the case of the development effect 3, when the start operation is performed, an image (DP10) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP10) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (1), the image (DP10) shows the candy 108 pulling the hand of the coolie 101 and asking for help.

  Next, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP11) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP11) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (2), the image (DP 11) shows a state in which Chelsea 104 is added after the candy 108 and the Coolie 101 is requested for help.

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP12) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP12) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (3), the image (DP 12) shows a state where vanilla 109 is added after Chelsea 104 and the Coolie 101 is requested for help.

  Next, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP13) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP13) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (4), the image (DP 13) shows how the Coolie 101 removes three hands.

  Subsequently, after the image (DP13) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, the image (DP14) is displayed. This image (DP14) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (5), the image (DP 14) shows a state in which the Coolie 101 starts walking ignoring the three people who crawl.

  Subsequently, after the image (DP14) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, the image (DP15) or the image (DP16) is displayed according to the gaming state and the random number value for selection. The image (DP15) is shown in FIG. 16 (6), and the image (DP16) is shown in FIG. 16 (7). As shown in FIG. 16 (6), the image (DP 15) shows a situation where a gang cat 105, one of the villains, suddenly appears from the left side and catches the candy 108. In addition, the remaining two people are surprised, and the state where the Coulee 101 notices a change in the situation is displayed. As shown in FIG. 16 (7), the image (DP 16) shows three people who give up reluctantly and the Coolie 101 who walks as it is, saying “I did something a little sad ...”. The image (DP16) is an image indicating the end of the story of the present embodiment.

  In the game (2), when the image (DP15) is displayed, this display is maintained until the next game (game (3)) is started. When the next game is started, development effect 4 (FIG. 8) is performed. On the other hand, when the image (DP16) is displayed, the standby image (DP1) is subsequently displayed, and the sign effect is performed in the next game (game (1)).

  Next, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a in the game (3) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, when the development effect 1 is performed in the previous game, the development effect 2 (wilderness gunman effect) is performed in the game (3). When the development effect 3 is performed in the previous game, the development effect 4 is performed.

  [Game (3) (Development effect 2)] First, when the game (3) is started by operating the start lever 6, the number of games from the end of the previous BB gaming state to the present (related to the game) Information) and the contents of the development effect 2 are determined based on the random number value for selection. Here, the development effect 2 includes “effect a” to “effect i”. In the game (3), any one of “effect a” to “effect e” is selected. The development effect 2 is performed over a plurality of games. Among the development effects 2, “effect f” and “effect g” are performed in the game (4) (FIG. 9 described later). “Production h” and “Production i” are performed in the game (5) (FIG. 10 described later).

  When the start operation is performed, an image (DP17) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a in any case of "effect a" to "effect d". This image (DP17) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (1), the image (DP17) shows a state in which a gangster gang cat 105, a mouse 106, and a bull public 107 appear in a building. Here, the content of “effect e” will be described later.

  Next, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP18) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a in any case of “effect a” to “effect d”. This image (DP18) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (2), the image (DP18) shows a state in which the Coulee 101 and the villain gang 105-107 face each other.

  The images displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed are different in “effect a” to “effect d”. Hereinafter, images displayed in each effect will be described.

  In the case of “effect a”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP19a) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP19a) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (3), the image (DP 19 a) shows the appearance of the goo 103 that is the partner of the Coolie 101 from the right side on the veranda provided on the second floor of the building.

  In the case of “effect a”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP20a) showing that the goo 103 underlays the villain gang according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection, or the goo 103 An image (not shown) showing a state of being laid down is displayed. In other words, the story branches into two flows at the end of one game. An image (DP20a) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (4), the image (DP20a) shows a state in which the veranda provided on the second floor of the building collapses, and the villain taste 105-107 is laid down as a matter of course. After the image (DP20a) is displayed, the image (DP21) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP21) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (5), the image (DP21) shows the shadow of the villain big boss 110.

  In the case of “effect b”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP19b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP19b) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the image (DP19b) shows a state where the goo 103 appears with the dynamite 111 from under the floor.

  In the case of “effect b”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP20b) showing that the dynamite 111 explodes according to the establishment flag and the random number value for selection, or the coolie 101 does not explode. An image (not shown) showing how the villain is caught is displayed. An image (DP20b) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18 (2), the image (DP20b) shows a state in which the dynamite 111 explodes and the villain tastes 105 to 107 are inevitable. After the image (DP20b) is displayed, the image (DP21) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  In the case of “effect c”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP19c) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP19c) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18 (3), the image (DP 19 c) shows how the goo 103 falls from the sky with the parachute 112.

In the case of “effect c”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP20c) showing that the coolie 101 crushes the villains 105 to 107 or the goo 103 in parentheses according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection. An image (not shown) showing a state where the landing is often decided and the coolie 101 is captured is displayed. An image (DP20c) is shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown in (4), the image (DP20c) shows a state where the Goo 103 lands and the floor is cracked, and the Coolie 101 jumped up by reaction and falls onto the villain taste 105 to 107 and steps over. After the image (DP20c) is displayed, the image (DP21) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  In the case of “effect d”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP19d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP19d) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (1), the image (DP19d) shows the surprising villain taste 105-107, with the mouth of the goo 103 appearing next to the coolie 101 open and the gatling gun 113 popping out.

  In the case of “Production d”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP20d) showing that the Coolie 101 devours the villains 105 to 107 through one screen according to the establishment flag and the selected random number value, or the gun is not fired. An image (not shown) showing how the end coolie 101 is captured is displayed. An image (DP20d) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (2), the image (DP20d) shows a state in which the gatling gun 113 is fired from the mouth of the goo 103 and the villain gangs 105 to 107 are exhausted. After the image (DP20d) is displayed, the image (DP21) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, in the game (3), an effect on the liquid crystal display screen 5a after the start operation in the case of “effect e” will be described.

  In the case of “effect e”, when a start operation is performed, an image (DP17e) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP17e) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (1), the image (DP 17 e) shows a state in which a girl 114 in the city is used as a toy by the villain gang cat 105 and the Duke 107 in the room.

  In the case of “effect e”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP18e) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP18e) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (2), in the image (DP18e), the Coolie 101 appears upside down on the window of the room, and the girl 114 notices the Coolie 101, but the gan cat 105 and the Bull Duke 107 are in good spirits. A state in which the Coulee 101 is not noticed at all is shown.

  In the case of “effect e”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP19e) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP19e) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (3), the image (DP 19 e) shows a state in which the Coolie 101 holds a gun against the gan cat 105 and the Bull Duke 107.

  In the case of “effect e”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP20e) showing that the Coolie 101 kisses the girl 114 or the Coolie 101 slips according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection. An image (DP22e) showing how it falls is displayed. An image (DP20e) is shown in FIG. The image (DP20e) shows a state in which the Coulee 101 shoots the gan cat 105 and the Bull Duke 107 and kisses the girl 114. After the image (DP20e) is displayed, the image (DP21) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. An image (DP22e) is shown in FIG. The image (DP22e) shows how Coolie 101 holds a gun but slides down and falls upside down.

  In the above-described “effect a” to “effect e”, this display is maintained until the next game (game (4)) starts after the image (DP21) is displayed. When the next game is started, “effect f” or “effect g” (FIG. 9) is performed. On the other hand, when the image (DP21) is not displayed, the display of the image displayed in the third stop operation is maintained until the next game (game (2)) is started. When the next game is started, the development effect 1 is performed. That is, a part of the story (the development effect 1 and the development effect 2) already displayed over a plurality of games (games (2) to (3)) is again displayed without displaying the scene (standby image) of the beginning of the story. Will be displayed.

  [Game (3) (Development Effect 4)] Next, the contents of the development effect 4 in the game (3) shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  First, when the game (3) is started by operating the start lever 6, the content of the development effect 4 is selected on the basis of the payout rate (information relating to the game) and the random number for selection which will be described later. . Here, the development effect 4 includes “effect w” to “effect z”.

  When the start operation is performed, an image (DP24) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a in any case of “effect w” to “effect z”. This image (DP24) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (1), the image (DP24) shows that the villain gang cat 105 threatens the Coolie 101 with the candy 108 as a hostage.

  In the case of “effect w”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP25w) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP25w) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (2), the image (DP25w) shows how the Coolie 101 throws away the gun 115a and raises both hands.

  In the case of “effect w”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP26w) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP26w) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (3), the image (DP 26 w) shows a state where the gan cat 105 that has confirmed the victory releases his hostage and approaches the Coolie 101.

  In the case of “effect w”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP27w) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP27w) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (4), in the image (DP27w), when both hands of Coolie 101 were fake and holding gun 115b in the pocket, the bag and pancho 116 were spread out and a bullet was shot between the eyebrows of Ganneko 105 Show the state.

  In the case of “effect x”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP25x) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP25x) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (1), the image (DP25x) shows a state in which the Coolie 101 pushes out a large bag 117 containing gold coins from a pocket.

  In the case of “effect x”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP26x) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP26x) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (2), the image (DP26x) shows a state where a phantom cat 105 without money jumps to a large bag 117 containing gold coins.

  In the case of “effect x”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP27x) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP27x) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (3), the image (DP27x) shows the situation where the gang cat 105 is out of sight, and the coolie 101 succeeds in the rescue of the hostage by turning the gang cat 105 into a shampoo with the Oki clan 118. .

  In the case of “effect y”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP25y) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP25y) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23 (1), the image (DP25y) shows how the Coolie 101 throws away the gun 115a and raises both hands.

  In the case of “effect y”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP26y) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP26y) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23 (2), the image (DP26y) shows a state where the pancho 116 worn by the coolie 101 is spread out and a large amount of dynamite 119 charged therein is shown.

  In the case of “effect y”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP27y) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP27y) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23 (3), the image (DP 27 y) shows how the gan cat 105 runs away with fear of the crazyness of the coolie 101.

  In the case of “effect z”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP25z) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP25z) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24 (1), the image (DP25z) shows how the Coolie 101 discards the gun 115a.

  In the case of “effect z”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP26z) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP26z) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24 (2), the image (DP26z) shows that the gan cat 105 mistakenly grabs the chest of the candy 108 that is a hostage.

  In the case of “effect z”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP27z) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP27z) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24 (3), the image (DP 27 z) shows a state in which the reversely held hostage candy 108 bites and repels the gan cat 105.

  In the above-described “effects w” to “effect z”, after the images (DP27w) to (DP27z) are displayed, this display is maintained until the next game starts. When the next game is started, any one of “effect a” to “effect e” of the development effect 2 is performed. Here, the stories that have branched into two streams will be combined into one.

  [Game (4) (Development effect 2)] First, when the game (4) is started by operating the start lever 6, the content of the development effect 2 is determined based on the effect of the previous game and the random number for selection. The Here, in the game (4), either the “effect f” or the “effect g” of the development effects 2 is performed.

  In the case of “effect f”, when a start operation is performed, an image (DP31f) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP31f) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (1), the image (DP 31 f) shows that the villain gangster 105, the rat 106, the Bull Duke 107, and the Nyago 120 are angry by the occurrence of Coulee 101.

  In the case of “effect f”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP32f) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP32f) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (2), the image (DP32f) shows a situation where the villain gang chases the Coulee 101.

  In the case of “effect f”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP33f) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP33f) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (3), the image (DP 33 f) shows a situation where the villain gang further pursues the Coolie 101.

  In the case of “effect f”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP34f) or an image (DP35f) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection. This image (DP34f) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (4), the image (DP 34 f) shows that the coolie 101 stops the horse 102 at the edge of the cliff, and the villain gang falls below the cliff. An image (DP35f) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25 (5), the image (DP35f) shows how the Coolie 101 is crushed by the villain.

  In the case of “effect g”, when a start operation is performed, an image (DP31g) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP31g) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (1), the image (DP 31 g) shows a state in which the upper body of the Coolie 101 is up and is spinning around the rope 121 of the lasso.

  In the case of “effect g”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP32g) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP32g) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (2), the image (DP32g) shows the Coolie 101 and the villain gang turning the rope 121 of the horizontal angle lasso.

  In the case of “effect g”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP33g) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP33g) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (3), the image (DP33g) shows a state where the rope 121 thrown by the Coulee 101 slips over the villains and the villains laugh.

In the case of “effect g”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP34g) or an image (35g) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection. This image (DP34g) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (4), the image (DP34g) shows a state where the cactus 122 is attached to the tip of the rope 121 pulled by the Coolie 101, and this cactus 122 hits a villain. The image (35g) is shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown in (5), a cactus 122 is attached to the tip of the pulled rope 121, and this cactus 122 is shown in contact with the coolie 101.

  In the above-mentioned “effect f” and “effect g”, this display is maintained until the next game starts after the image (DP34f) or the image (DP34g) is displayed. When the next game is started, “effect h” or “effect i” (FIG. 10) is performed. On the other hand, after the image (DP35f) or the image (DP35g) is displayed, this display is maintained until the next game starts. When the next game is started, development effect 1 (FIG. 7) is performed. That is, the flow of the story branches into two.

  [Game (5) (Development Effect 2)] First, when the game (5) is started by operating the start lever 6, the contents of the development effect 2 are based on the small role acquisition rate and the random number for selection described later. It is determined. Here, in the game (5), either the “effect h” or the “effect i” of the development effects 2 is performed.

  In the case of “effect h”, when a start operation is performed, an image (DP36h) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP36h) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (1), the image (DP36h) shows a state where the Coolie 101 whose face is covered with a hat is alone on a street in the city.

  In the case of “effect h”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP37h) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP37h) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (2), the image (DP37h) shows a villain gang facing the Coolie 101 on the opposite side of the street.

  In the case of “effect h”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP38h) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP38h) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (3), the image (DP38h) shows a state in which the cooler 101 shows his face by raising the hat.

  In the case of “effect h”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP39h) showing how the villain party is surprised on the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection, or the villain party is the Coolie 101. An image (not shown) showing a state of going toward is displayed. An image (DP39h) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (4), the image (DP 39 h) shows how the villain gang who looked at the face of the Coolie 101 is surprised.

  In the case of “effect h”, after the image (DP39h) is displayed, the image (DP40h) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP40h) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (5), a sheet of paper 123 on which the face of Coolie 101, which is famous as a super brilliant gunman, is fluttering, and the villains are escaping. This image is displayed when the BB or RB flag is established as will be described later, and the display is maintained until winning a prize for BB or RB. Also, this image shows that the story of the present example has ended. On the other hand, in the third stop operation, when an image (not shown) where the villain gang is headed is displayed, the story is finished (completed), and then a standby image (DP1) is displayed, which is a sign in the next game. Production is performed.

  In the case of “effect i”, when a start operation is performed, an image (DP36i) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP36i) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (1), the image (DP36i) shows a state in which the Coolie 101 and the large boss 110 face each other for a one-on-one confrontation.

  In the case of “effect i”, when the first stop operation is performed, an image (DP37i) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP37i) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (2), the image (DP 37 i) shows how the Coolie 101 and the large boss 110 walk one step at a time.

  In the case of “effect i”, when the second stop operation is performed, an image (DP38i) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP38i) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (3), the image (DP 38 i) shows how the faces of the Coolie 101 and the large boss 110 are raised and each bullet is fired.

In the case of “effect i”, when the third stop operation is performed, an image (DP39i) showing a state where the coolie 101 and the large boss 110 are standing on the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the establishment flag and the random number for selection, or An image (not shown) showing how the coolie 101 falls is displayed. The image (DP39i) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (4), the image (DP39i) shows that the Coolie 101 and the large boss 110 are standing together, and it is not known which one has won the game.

  In the case of “effect i”, after the image (DP39i) is displayed, the image (DP40i) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This image (DP40i) is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28 (5), the large boss falls. This image is displayed when the BB or RB flag is established as will be described later, and the display is maintained until winning a prize for BB or RB. Also, this image shows that the story of the present example has ended. On the other hand, in the third stop operation, when an image (not shown) showing how the Coolie 101 falls down is displayed, the story is finished, and then the standby image (DP1) is displayed, and a sign effect is produced in the next game. Done.

  Next, in the game in which the above sign effect, the development effect 1, the development effect 2, the development effect 3, or the development effect 4 is performed, when the BB or RB is won by the third stop operation, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. An image to be processed will be described.

  When BB or RB is won by the third stop operation of the game where the development effect 2 is performed, the image (DP41) is displayed, and then the image (DP42) is displayed. Images (DP41) and (DP42) are shown in FIGS. 29 (1) and 29 (2). The image (DP41) shows how the scope 124 is broken. The image (DP42) shows the state of Coulee 101 and Goo 103 who step on the big boss 110 and declare victory. When BB or RB is won by the third stop operation of the game in which an effect other than the development effect 2 is performed, an image (DP42) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  [Main Control Circuit] Next, a winning probability table provided in the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 30A and 30B are diagrams showing a winning probability table used during a general game based on the operation of the start lever 6. In this table, a random value range is determined for each winning combination, and a winning flag (internal winning combination) is determined depending on which random number range the random number extracted by the random number sampling circuit 37 belongs. Also, the random number range varies depending on the number of coins betted, and is set such that the higher the number of bets, the higher the probability of winning each winning combination. Here, “Group 1” which is a winning combination represents a group lottery of “Orange”, “2 cherries”, and “4 cherries”. When “Group 1” is won internally, Depending on the timing of the stop operation, a winning combination or a loss of any small role is made.

Of the winning probability tables shown in FIG. 30, which one of the winning probability tables (A) and (B) is used is generally referred to as “small winning correction by a difference counter (small winning counter)”. The difference between the number of coins inserted by the player and the number of coins paid out by winning is monitored, and this is done depending on whether the value (commonly referred to as “difference number”) is above or below a certain reference value. . Specifically, the winning probability table for the high probability game is configured such that “group 1” and “grape” are won with a higher probability than the winning probability table for the low probability game. For example, when the number of coins bet is 3, the random value range “0 to 3300” of “Group 1” in the high probability game winning probability table is the random value of “Group 1” in the low probability game winning probability table. The range is wider than the range “0 to 382”, and the random value range is such that the probability of internally winning “Group 1” increases about 10 times. In other words, when the payout number is larger than the inserted number, the low probability game winning probability table is used to reduce the payout number, and conversely when the payout number is small relative to the inserted number, the high-probability game win is obtained. A probability table is used to increase the number of payouts. Note that the winning probability table used during BB internal winning, during RB internal winning, BB gaming state, and RB operation is omitted.

  Here, during the general game, the sub-control circuit 72 [development type A depending on which one of the low probability game winning probability table and the high probability game winning probability table is used and the random number value for selection. ] Or [Development type B] is selected. This selection will be described with reference to ST104 in FIG.

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic coin insertion, that is, whether or not a replay is won in the previous game (ST3). If this determination is “YES”, coins for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST4). When the determination in ST3 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted coin sensor 5S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST5). When this determination is “YES”, a coin insertion command including information on the number of coins bet on the game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST6), and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST3.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST7). If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game was over (ST8). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST10 and “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to ST9. In the process of ST9, the game start waiting time is digested. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game.

  Next, the CPU 31 starts a reel rotation process (ST10), simultaneously extracts a random number for lottery (ST11), and sets a one-game monitoring timer (ST12). The random numbers extracted in the process of ST11 are used for the probability lottery process described below. The one-game monitoring timer of the process of ST12 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop button.

  In the process of ST13 of FIG. 32, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST11. In this probability lottery process, a winning probability table is used in accordance with the gaming state to determine which winning combination the random value range belongs to and determine an internal winning combination (established flag). . Subsequently, the gaming state command, the establishment flag command, and the probability table type (high / low) command are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST14 to ST16). The gaming state command is a command indicating the current gaming state. The establishment flag command is a command indicating the establishment flag determined in the probability lottery process. The probability table type (high / low) command indicates whether the probability table currently used in the general game is a “low probability game winning probability table” or a “high probability game winning probability table”. It is a command.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 (ST17). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST19. If “NO”, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is “0” (ST18). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST19, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols from the winning request (established flag) and the symbol position (ST19), rotates the reel by the number of sliding symbols, and then stops (ST20). Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST21). This reel stop command is a command indicating that the reel has stopped. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (ST22). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST23 in FIG. 33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST17.

  In the process of ST23 in FIG. 33, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination based on a symbol stop state of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST24). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (ST25). If the determination in ST24 is “YES”, coin credits and payouts are made according to the gaming state (ST26). Subsequently, a winning combination command indicating a winning combination and a 1-game end command indicating completion of one game are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST27, ST28).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB is operating (ST29). When this determination is “YES”, a game number check process for BB or RB is performed (ST30). In the BB gaming state, this number-of-games check process checks the number of times that RB operation has occurred, the number of games during BB operation, the number of winnings during RB operation, and the number of games during RB operation. When the RB is in operation, the number-of-games check process checks the number of winnings during the RB operation and the number of games during the RB operation.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the BB gaming state or RB operation (ST31). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 during the third RB operation, or whether the number of games is 30 during the BB operation. Determine. If the RB is in operation other than the BB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12. When the determination in ST31 is “YES”, the RAM 33 at the end of the BB gaming state or RB operation is cleared (ST32). Subsequently, a BB end command or an RB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (ST33). Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST2.

  [Sub Control Circuit] The work areas 1 to 3 provided in the work RAM 76 provided in the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  34 and 35 show the work area 1. The work area 1 includes a game state storage area, a formation flag storage area, a winning combination storage area, a probability table type (high / low) storage area, a stop reel storage area, a throw-in number counter, and a game number counter.

  The gaming state storage area stores the current gaming state based on the gaming state command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. The sub CPU 74 controls the sound source IC 78 and the image control circuit 81 based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area. Bit 0 to bit 5 in the game state storage area indicate the current game state. For example, when bit2 indicates “1”, the current gaming state is BB internal winning. When bit 7 of the gaming state storage area is “1”, it indicates that a gaming state command has been received. Processing for receiving the gaming state command and setting bit 7 to “1” and updating the contents of bit 0 to bit 5 will be described later with reference to ST45 of FIG.

  The establishment flag storage area shown in FIG. 34 stores the current establishment flag based on the establishment flag command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. The sub CPU 74 controls the sound source IC 78 and the image control circuit 81 based on the establishment flag stored in the establishment flag storage area. Bit 0 to bit 4 in the establishment flag storage area indicate the current establishment flag. For example, when bit 3 indicates “1”, it indicates that BB has been won internally. When bit 7 of the establishment flag storage area is “1”, it indicates that the establishment flag command has been received. The process of receiving the establishment flag command and setting bit7 to “1” and updating the contents of bit0 to bit4 will be described later with reference to ST45 of FIG.

  The winning combination storing area stores a winning combination based on the winning combination command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. The sub CPU 74 controls the sound source IC 78 and the image control circuit 81 based on the winning combination stored in the winning combination storage area. In the winning combination storage area, bit0 to bit6 indicate winning combinations. For example, when bit 5 indicates “1”, it indicates that BB has been won. When bit 7 of the winning combination storing area is “1”, it indicates that a winning combination command is received. Processing for receiving the winning combination command and setting bit 7 to “1” and updating the contents of bit 0 to bit 6 will be described later with reference to ST45 of FIG.

  In the probability table type (high / low) storage area, the probability table used by the main control circuit 71 based on the probability table type (high / low) command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is a high probability game winning probability. It is stored whether it is a table or a low probability game winning probability table. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the probability table type (high / low) stored in the probability table type (high / low) storage area. When bit 0 of the winning combination storing area is “1”, it indicates that the main control circuit 71 is using the low probability game probability table. When bit1 of the winning combination storing area is “1”, it indicates that the main control circuit 71 is using the probability table for high probability games. When bit 7 of the probability table type (high / low) storage area is “1”, it indicates that the probability table type (high / low) command is received. Processing for receiving a probability table type (high / low) command and setting bit 7 to “1” and updating the contents of bit 0 and bit 1 will be described later with reference to ST 45 of FIG.

  The stop reel storage area of the work RAM 76 shown in FIG. 35 stores whether the reel stop command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is a first stop operation, a second stop operation, or a third stop operation. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the information stored in the stop reel storage area. For example, when bit 1 of the stop reel storage area is “1”, this indicates that the second stop operation has been performed. When bit 7 of the stop reel storage area is “1”, this indicates that a reel stop command has been received. The process of receiving the reel stop command and setting bit7 to “1” and updating the contents of bit0 to bit2 will be described later with reference to ST45 of FIG.

  The inserted number counter counts the number of coins that have been inserted into the gaming machine 1 up to now, that is, the number of coins bet on the game after the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, the counting is performed based on the coin insertion command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. If bit 7 of the inserted number counter is “1”, it indicates that a coin insertion command has been received. Processing for receiving a coin insertion command and setting bit 7 to “1” and updating the count value will be described later with reference to ST45 of FIG.

  The game number counter counts the number of games played so far after the previous BB gaming state has ended. Specifically, counting is performed based on the gaming state command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. The count value update processing will be described later with reference to ST45 in FIG.

  FIG. 36 shows the work area 2 of the work RAM 76. The work area 2 includes a payout rate storage area, a small role acquisition rate storage area, a payout number counter, a flag establishment number counter, and a winning number counter.

  The payout rate storage area indicates the ratio of the number of coins paid out to the number of coins bet on the game up to the present after the gaming machine 1 is turned on. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the payout rate stored in the payout rate storage area. Bit 0 of the payout rate storage area is “1” when the payout rate is 20% or less. Bit 1 is “1” when the payout rate is 80% or less. Bit 2 is “1” when the payout rate is 100% or less. Bit 3 is “1” when the payout rate is less than 200%. Bit 4 is “1” when the payout rate is 200% or more. The payout rate storage area is updated by the process shown in ST54 of FIG. 51, which will be described later, based on the values of the above-described insertion number counter and the payout number counter described below.

  The small role acquisition rate storage area indicates the ratio of the number of times a small role has been won to the number of times that a small role has been internally won in a gaming state other than the BB operation up to now after the gaming machine 1 is turned on. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the small combination acquisition rate stored in the small combination acquisition rate storage area. Bit 0 of the small combination acquisition rate storage area is “1” when the small combination acquisition rate is less than 80%. Bit 1 is “1” when the small combination acquisition rate is 80% or more. The small role acquisition rate storage area is updated by processing shown in ST68 of FIG. 52 described later based on values of a flag establishment number counter and a winning number counter described below.

  The payout number counter counts the number of coins paid out by the gaming machine 1 up to the present after the game machine 1 is turned on based on the winning combination command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. The value of the payout number counter is updated by the process shown in ST52 of FIG. 51 described later.

  The flag establishment number counter counts the number of times that a small role has been internally won in a gaming state other than the BB operation up to now based on the establishment flag command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 after the gaming machine 1 is turned on. To do. The value of the flag establishment number counter is updated by the process shown in ST66 of FIG. 52 described later.

  The winning-count counter counts the number of times that a small role has been won in a gaming state other than the BB operation up to now based on a winning combination command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 after the gaming machine 1 is powered on. The value of the winning number counter is updated by the process shown in ST63 of FIG. 52 described later.

  FIG. 37 shows the work area 3 of the work RAM 76. The work area 3 includes a previous game effect result storage area, a selection random number value storage area, an effect level flag storage area, and an expansion type flag storage area.

  The previous game effect result storage area indicates which effect has been performed among “effects a” to “effect e” in the previous game. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the content of the effect stored in the previous game effect result storage area. For example, if bit1 of the previous game effect result storage area is “1”, it indicates that “effect b” was performed in the previous game. The data in the previous game effect result storage area is updated by the process shown in ST129 of FIG.

  The selection random value storage area stores selection random values within the range of 0-255. This selection random number value is extracted in the effect selection process described later with reference to ST92 in FIG. The random number value for selection is updated by the process of ST74 in FIG. 54 described later.

  The effect level flag storage area is composed of 2 bytes and indicates the development type and the effect level. The development type flag storage area indicates the development type. The effect level flag indicates the sign effect, the development effect 1 and the like, and indicates the degree of progress of the story in this embodiment. The sub CPU 74 controls the image control circuit 81 based on the contents stored in the effect level flag storage area and the development type flag storage area.

  Next, a table stored in the program ROM 75 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an indication effect selection table. The indication effect selection table is used to determine which of the “effects α” to “effect δ” is to be performed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a based on the establishment flag and the random number for selection in the game (1). Referenced. For example, if the establishment flag is “BB” and the random number for selection is “50”, “effect β” is selected. This indication effect selection table is referred to in ST101 of FIG. 57 described later. In this selection table, it can be seen that the “effect δ” is more likely to be selected as the winning combination gives the player a large profit.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an evolution type selection table. The development type selection table is referred to determine either [development type A] or [development type B] based on the information stored in the probability table type (high / low) storage area and the random number value for selection. Is done. For example, if bit 0 of the probability table type (high / low) storage area is “1” and the random number for selection is “100”, [Development type A] is selected. This development type selection table is referred to in ST103 of FIG. 57 described later. In this selection table, it is understood that when the “low probability game winning probability table” is used, the “evolution type A” is easily selected. It can also be seen that when the “high probability game winning probability table” is used, the “evolution type B” is easily selected.

  FIG. 40 shows the development effect 1 selection table. Based on the information stored in the game state storage area and the random number for selection, the development effect 1 selection table is either “Receiving a bouncer” or “Not receiving a bouncer”, that is, a development effect in the next game. Referenced to determine whether to perform 2. Further, in the game (2) shown in FIG. 7 mentioned above, it is referred to determine whether to display an image (DP8) or an image (DP9) at the time of the third stop operation. This development effect 1 selection table is referred to in ST123 of FIG. 58 described later.

  FIG. 41 shows a development effect 2 (game (3)) selection table. The development stage 2 (game (3)) selection table is based on the number of games to date and the random number value for selection after the previous BB gaming state stored in the game number counter ends. Reference is made to determine which of the development effects 2 is “production a” to “production e”. For example, if there are 150 games since the end of the previous BB gaming state and the selection random number value is “100”, “effect c” is selected. This development effect 2 (game (3)) selection table is referred to in ST129 of FIG. 58 described later.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a game (4) development selection table for determining whether or not to develop into a game (4) in which “effect f” or “effect g” is performed after the game (3). . For example, when the bit 1 of the establishment flag storage area is “1”, that is, when “winning of grapes” is internally won and the random number for selection is “100”, “effect f” or “effect g” is performed. It develops into a game (4). In the case of developing to the game (4) in which “effect f” or “effect g” is performed, as shown in FIG. 8 described above, after the third stop operation of the game (3), the liquid crystal display screen 5a is largely displayed. An image (DP21) showing the shadow of the boss is displayed. This game (4) development selection table is referred to in ST131 of FIG. 58 described later.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a development effect 2 (game (4)) selection table. The development effect 2 (game (4)) selection table is based on the effects (“effect a” to “effect e”) performed in the previous game (3) and the random number for selection (4) ) Is referred to in order to determine whether the effect “effect f” or “effect g” is determined. For example, if the effect in game (3) is “effect a” and the random number for selection is 100, “effect f” is selected. This development effect 2 (game (4)) selection table is referred to in ST143 of FIG. 59 described later.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a game (5) development selection table for determining whether or not to develop into a game (5) in which the “production h” or “production i” is performed after the game (4). . For example, when bit 3 of the establishment flag storage area is “1”, that is, “BB” is internally won and the random number for selection is “100”, a game (“h” or “i” is performed) (5 ). This game (5) development selection table is referred to in ST145 of FIG. 59 described later.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a development effect 2 (game (5)) selection table. In the development effect 2 (game (5)) selection table, the effect in the game (5) is set to “effect h” or “effect i” based on the information of the small role acquisition rate storage area and the random number for selection. Referenced to determine what. For example, when bit 0 of the small role acquisition rate storage area is “1”, that is, when the small role acquisition rate is less than 80%, “effect i” is performed in the game (5). This development effect 2 (game (5)) selection table is referred to in ST150 of FIG. 59 described later.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a development effect 3 selection table. Based on the game state and the random number for selection, the development effect 3 selection table is either “Daughter caught by a villain” or “Daughter leaves while crying”, that is, after the development effect 3 is performed in the game (2). Then, it is determined whether or not the development effect 4 is performed in the next game. Further, after the third stop operation shown in FIG. 7, reference is made to determine which of the image (DP15) and the image (DP16) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This development effect 3 selection table is referred to in ST163 of FIG. 60 described later.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a development effect 4 selection table. The development effect 4 selection table is referred to in the game (4) to determine which of the “effects w” to “effect z” is to be performed based on the information stored in the payout rate storage area. . This development effect 4 selection table is referred to in ST169 of FIG. 60 described later.

  Next, the operation of the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process caused by a command transmitted from the CPU 31. In the reception interrupt process, first, the sub CPU 74 performs an input port check (ST41). Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 performs a received command storage process (ST42) and performs a parameter update process (ST43). The specific contents of the received command storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. The specific contents of the parameter update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing received command storage processing. In the received command storage process, the sub CPU 74 sets the bit 7 (reception flag) of the work area 1 excluding the winning combination storing area to “1” according to the type of the received command, and stores the content of the received command. For example, when the received command is a gaming state command indicating that RB internal winning is being performed, the sub CPU 74 sets bit1 of the gaming state storage area to “1”.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the parameter update process. First, the sub CPU 74 performs a payout rate update process (ST47), and subsequently performs a small combination acquisition rate update process (ST48). The specific content of the payout rate update process will be described later with reference to FIG. The specific contents of the small role acquisition rate update process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 performs a game number counter initialization process (ST49). The specific contents of the game number counter initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a payout rate update process. First, the sub CPU 74 checks the winning combination storing area (FIG. 34) of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is “1” (ST51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST52, and when it is “NO”, the payout rate update process ends. In the process of ST52, the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is added to the counter value of the payout number counter based on which one of the bit 0 to bit 6 in the winning combination storage area is “1” (ST52). For example, when bit 0 (two cherries) in the winning combination storing area is “1”, “2” is added. Further, when bit 3 (grape) in the winning combination storing area is “1”, “15” is added.

  Next, the sub CPU 74 checks the values of the input number counter (FIG. 35) and the payout number counter (FIG. 36), and performs an operation of dividing the payout number by the input number (ST53). Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 updates the value of the payout rate storage area (FIG. 36) according to the calculation result (ST54).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a small combination acquisition rate update process. First, the sub CPU 74 checks the winning combination storing area (FIG. 34) of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is “1” (ST61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64. In the process of ST62, it is determined whether or not there is a small winning combination, that is, whether or not bit0 to bit3 of the winning combination storing area are “1”. If this determination is “YES”, “1” is added to the value of the winning counter (FIG. 36) (ST63), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64.

Next, the sub CPU 74 checks the establishment flag storage area (FIG. 34) and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is “1” (ST64). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST65, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST67. In the process of ST65, it is determined whether or not there is a small combination establishment flag, that is, whether or not bits 0 to 1 in the establishment flag storage area are “1”. When this determination is “YES”, “1” is added to the value of the flag establishment number counter (FIG. 36) (ST66), and when it is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST67. Subsequently, a calculation is performed to divide the value of the winning number counter by the value of the flag establishment number counter (ST67), and the value of the small role acquisition rate storage area (FIG. 36) is updated according to the calculation result (ST68).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the game number counter initialization process. First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the command received this time is a BB end command (ST71). When this determination is “YES”, the value of the game number counter (FIG. 35) is cleared (ST72).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. The sub CPU 74 updates the value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) at a predetermined time interval (eg, 3 ms) (ST74).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a game process (main loop) executed by the sub CPU 74. First, the sub CPU 74 checks bit 7 (reception flag) of the work area 1 (FIGS. 34 and 35) (ST81). Next, it is determined whether or not a command (excluding a coin insertion command) has been received (ST82). Specifically, it is determined whether or not bit 7 of work area 1 (excluding the inserted number counter and the game number counter) is “1”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST83, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST81.

  In ST83, an effect selection process is performed. The specific contents of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, bit 7 of the referenced work area is cleared, that is, bit 7 that was “1” is set to “0” (ST84). Subsequently, an effect display process is performed (ST85). In this effect display process, the sub CPU 74 transmits a command to the image control circuit 81 based on the determination of the effect selection process. The image control circuit 81 that has received the command controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command.

  Next, the effect selection processing by the sub CPU 74 will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect selection process is a process of determining the display content of the liquid crystal display screen 5a according to the first stop operation or the like in one game based on information related to the game, a random number value for selection, and the like.

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the finalized image (DP 40h, 40i) is being displayed (ST91). When this determination is “YES”, the effect selection process is terminated, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST92. In ST92, a random number value for selection is extracted. Specifically, the random number value in the effect random number storage area (FIG. 37) in the work area 3 is referred to. Next, the gaming state is checked based on the gaming state storage area (FIG. 34) of the work area 1 (ST93). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is BB operation or RB operation (ST94). When this determination is “YES”, an effect selection process in bonus is performed (ST95), and when “NO”, Move on to processing of ST96. Here, the flowchart showing the effect selection process during the bonus will be omitted.

  In the process of ST96, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received, that is, whether or not bit 7 of the stop reel storage area (FIG. 35) is “1”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to the processing of FIG. 61 described later, and when “NO”, it is determined whether or not the command is a probability table type (high / low) command (ST97). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST98 in FIG. 57, and when “NO”, the effect selection process is ended. Here, as described above, at the start of the game, the main control circuit 71 transmits a “gaming state command”, “established flag command”, and “probability table type (high / low) command”. In this embodiment, the “effect selection process” may be performed once at the start of the game. Therefore, instead of the “probability table type (high / low) command” in the process of ST97, a “game state command” or “established flag” is used. It may be determined whether or not a “command” has been received.

  In the process of ST98 of FIG. 57, the effect level flag is checked with reference to the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) (ST98). Subsequently, it is determined whether the effect level flag is a standby image, that is, whether bit0 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST99). Here, bit0 (standby image) in the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ON) in the processing of ST126 (FIG. 58), ST155 (FIG. 59), or ST166 (FIG. 60) described later. ) Is updated. When the image (DP1) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, bit0 (standby image) in the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1”.

  When the determination in ST99 is “YES”, the sub CPU 74 sets the indication effect selection table (FIG. 38) (ST100). Subsequently, an indication effect (“effect α” to “effect δ”) is selected based on the selection random number value and the establishment flag (101). Here, when the game is started in a state where the standby image (DP1) is displayed, the process of ST101 is performed. For example, when “effect α” is selected in the process of ST101, the image (DP2) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by the effect display process (ST85) described above. When the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, the effect display process is performed based on the process shown in FIG. 61 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 74 sets the development type selection table (FIG. 39) (ST102). Next, the development type is selected based on the selection random number value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) and the probability table type (high / low) in the probability table type (high / low) storage area (FIG. 34). (ST103).

  Next, the sub CPU 74 turns on the effect level flag (“1”) according to the selected development type (ST104). When [Development type A] is selected, bit 2 and bit 4 in the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) and bit 0 in the development type flag storage area (FIG. 37) are set to “1”. When [Development type B] is selected, bit 3 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37), bit 0 of the second byte, and bit 1 of the development type flag storage area (FIG. 37) are set to “1”.

  When the determination in ST99 (whether it is a standby image) is “NO”, it is determined whether or not it is the development type A, that is, whether or not bit0 of the development type flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST105). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST121 in FIG. 58, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST161 in FIG.

  Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 58 will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the development effect 1, that is, whether or not bit 4 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST121). Here, bit4 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ON) in ST104, ST134 or ST148 described later. Subsequently, the development effect 1 selection table (FIG. 40) is set (ST122), and the development based on the selection random number value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) and the gaming state in the gaming state storage area (FIG. 34). The content of the effect in effect 1 is selected (ST123).

  It is determined whether or not “Receive Bouncer” has been selected in the process of ST123 (ST124). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST125, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST126. . In the process of ST125, the development effect 2 (game (3)) is turned on as the effect level flag, that is, bit 5 in the effect level flag storage area is set to “1”. In the process of ST126, bit0 (standby image) in the effect level flag storage area is set to “1”.

  In the process of ST123, the contents of the development effect 1 are determined, and it is also determined whether or not to move to the development effect 2 (game (3)) in the next game. Based on the result of the process of ST123, the sub CPU 74 performs an effect display process (ST85) in the start operation, and an image (DP5) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. Further, the effect display process (ST85) of the development effect 1 in the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed based on the result of the flowchart shown in FIG. 61 described later.

  When the determination in ST121 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the development effect 2 (game (3)), that is, whether or not bit 5 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST127). Here, bit5 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ON) in the process of ST125 or ST170 described later. When the determination of ST127 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST128, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the process of ST128, the sub CPU 74 sets the development effect 2 (game (3)) selection table (FIG. 41), and selects “Random value for selection and the number of games since the previous BB gaming state ended” While selecting any of “effect a” to “effect e”, the contents of the previous game effect result storage area (FIG. 37) are updated (ST129). Subsequently, the game (4) development selection table (FIG. 42) is set (ST130).

  Next, based on the selection random number value and the establishment flag in the establishment flag storage area (FIG. 34), it is selected whether or not the effect in the next game develops into development effect 2 (game (4)) (ST131). . It is determined whether or not development is selected in the process of ST131 (ST132). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST133, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST134. In the process of ST133, the effect level flag is updated to the development effect 2 (game (4)) ON, that is, bit 6 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1”. In the process of ST134, development effect 1 is updated to ON as the effect level flag, that is, bit 4 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1”.

  Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 59 will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the development effect 2 (game (4)), that is, whether or not bit 6 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST141). Here, bit 6 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ON) in the process of ST133. Subsequently, the development effect 2 (game (4)) selection table (FIG. 43) is set (ST142). Based on the selection random number value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) and the effect in the previous game (3), that is, the information stored in the previous game effect result storage area, “effect f” or “effect g” "Is selected (ST143).

  Next, the game (5) development selection table (FIG. 44) is set (ST144). Subsequently, based on the selection random number value and the establishment flag in the establishment flag storage area (FIG. 34), it is selected whether or not the effect in the next game develops into the development effect 2 (game (5)) (ST145). . It is determined whether or not development is selected in the process of ST145 (ST146). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST147, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST148. In the process of ST147, the effect level flag is updated to the development effect 2 (game (5)) ON, that is, bit 7 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1”. In the process of ST148, the development effect 1 is updated to ON as the effect level flag, that is, bit 4 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1”.

When the determination in ST141 is “NO”, that is, bit 7 of the effect level flag storage area
When (Development effect 2 (game (5))) is “1”, the development effect 2 (game (5)) selection table (FIG. 45) is set (ST149). Subsequently, based on the selection random number value in the selection random number value storage area (FIG. 37) and the small role acquisition rate stored in the small role acquisition rate storage area (FIG. 36), “effect h” or “effect i” "Is selected (ST150). Next, the establishment flag is set (ST151), and it is determined whether or not the bonus is internally won, that is, whether or not bit1 or bit2 of the gaming state storage area (FIG. 34) is “1” (ST152). . When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST153, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to ST154 and the subsequent processes.

  In the process of ST153, the sub CPU 74 selects a confirmed image according to the effect. Specifically, when the effect is “effect h”, the sub CPU 74 selects the BB / RB confirmed image 1 (DP40h) shown in FIG. In the case of “effect i”, the BB / RB confirmed image 2 (DP40i) shown in FIG. 28 (5) is selected. This confirmed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a after the third stop operation of the game (5), and is replaced with another image when winning BB or RB (when the process of ST95 is performed). In the process of ST154, a lost image (not shown) corresponding to the effect type is selected, and the effect level flag is turned on for the standby image, that is, bit 0 of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1”.

  Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 60 will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the development effect 3, that is, whether or not bit0 of the second byte of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1” (ST161). Here, bit 0 of the second byte of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ON) in the process of ST104. Subsequently, the development effect 3 selection table (FIG. 46) is set (ST162) and developed based on the selection random number value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) and the gaming state in the gaming state storage area (FIG. 34). The contents of the effect in effect 3 are selected (ST163).

  It is determined whether or not “daughter is caught by a villain” is selected in the process of ST163 (ST164). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST165, and if “NO”, the process of ST166 is performed. Move on. In the process of ST165, the development effect 4 is turned on as the effect level flag, that is, bit 1 of the second byte of the effect level flag storage area is set to “1”. In the process of ST166, bit0 (standby image) in the effect level flag storage area is set to “1”. ST165 and ST166 are used in the next production.

  In the process of ST163, the contents of the development effect 3 are determined, and it is also determined whether or not to move to the development effect 4 in the next game.

  Based on the result of the process of ST163, the sub CPU 74 performs an effect display process (ST85) in the start operation, and an image (DP10) is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. Further, the effect display processing of the development effect 3 in the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed based on the result of the flowchart shown in FIG. 61 described later.

When the determination in ST161 is “NO”, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is the development effect 4 (ST167). Specifically, it is determined whether or not bit1 of the second byte in the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is “1”. Here, bit 1 of the second byte of the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ON) in the process of ST165. Subsequently, the development effect 4 selection table (FIG. 47) is set (ST168), and based on the selection random number value in the selection random value storage area (FIG. 37) and the output rate in the output rate storage area (FIG. 36). Then, the content of the effect in the development effect 4 is selected (ST169).

  Next, the sub CPU 74 turns on the development effect 2 (game (3)) as the effect level flag, that is, sets bit 5 (development effect 2 (game (3))) in the effect level flag storage area (FIG. 37) to “1”. (ST170). Subsequently, the development type flag is set to type A, that is, bit 0 of the development type flag storage area (FIG. 37) is set to “1” (ST171).

  Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 61 will be described. Here, the flowchart shown in FIG. 61 is executed when “YES” is determined in the process of ST96 (FIG. 56).

  First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is a first stop operation (ST181). Specifically, it is determined whether or not bit0 of the stop reel storage area (FIG. 35) is “1”. If this determination is “YES”, the first stop image of the effect selected in the processing of ST101, ST123, ST129, ST143, ST150, ST163, or ST169 is selected (ST182). For example, when “effect α” is selected in the process of ST101 in FIG. 57, the sub CPU 74 selects an image (DP2). Here, the selected image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by the effect display process (ST85).

  Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not it is a second stop operation (ST183). Specifically, it is determined whether or not bit1 of the stop reel storage area (FIG. 35) is “1”. When this determination is “YES”, the second stop image of the selected effect is selected. For example, if it is determined that the development effect 2 (game (3)) is selected in the process of ST127 in FIG. 58 and “effect e” is selected in the process of ST129, the sub CPU 74 selects an image (DP19e). Here, the selected image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by the effect display process (ST85).

  When the determination in ST183 is “NO”, the third stop image of the selected effect is selected. For example, if it is determined that the development effect 2 (game (3)) is determined in the process of ST127 in FIG. 58, “effect e” is selected in the process of ST129, and “NO” is determined in the process of ST132, the sub The CPU 74 selects an image (DP22e). Here, the selected image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by the effect display process (ST85). The image (for example, DP14) displayed after the third stop operation is displayed after the third stop image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by the effect display process (ST85).

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

  For example, it is generally called a single bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “SB game”), and there is a game mode in which another game (bonus game) can be performed after a predetermined pattern is prepared. Also, a winning mode (hereinafter referred to as “SB high probability game state”) in which coins acquired by the player gradually increase within a long number of games due to the occurrence of the S / B game with high probability is also known. It has been. Based on the number of occurrences of the S / B high-probability game state, which is information related to the game, it may be determined which flow the story goes to. Further, the flow of the story may be determined based on the average number of continuous games, the maximum number of continuous games, and the minimum number of continuous games in the S / B high probability game state.

  Here, FIG. 62A shows an example of a lottery table for “occurrence of S / B high-probability game state” used to determine whether or not to generate an S / B high-probability game state. FIG. 62 shows an example of a lottery table for “annihilation of S / B high probability game state” for determining whether or not to end the S / B high probability game state in the state where the S / B high probability game state has occurred. Shown in B).

  Next, referring to FIGS. 63A and 63B, a winning probability table for the S / B high probability game state used in the S / B high probability game state, and the S / B high probability game state An example of the S / B normal probability game state winning probability table used when it is not will be described.

  The random number range of each table differs depending on the number of coin BETs, and is set such that the larger the BET number, the higher the winning probability of each winning combination. The S / B high probability game state winning probability table is configured to win S / B with a very high probability compared to the S / B normal probability game state winning probability table. For example, when the number of coins bet is 3, the random number range “5716-12316” of the S / B game in the winning probability table for “S / B high probability game state” is for the “S / B normal probability game state”. Compared to the random number range “5716 to 6376” of the S / B game in the winning probability table, the random number range is such that the probability of S / B increases about 10 times.

  Also, for example, the number of occurrences of BB, which is information related to the game, the number of occurrences of RB, the ratio of the number of occurrences of RB to the number of occurrences of BB, the success rate of so-called “replay removal”, the maximum number of coins acquired in the BB game state, the BB game The average number of coins acquired in the state, the ratio of the number of occurrences of the so-called “challenge time (generally referred to as CT)” to the number of BB winnings, generally 6 stages are set, and the expected value of the number of coins to be paid out by the gaming machine is set What is the story based on the so-called set value, the ratio of the so-called wait lamp to the total number of games, the ratio of the number of BB wins to the total number of games won in the BB, and the number of games between bonuses (maximum, minimum) You may make it determine whether it goes to a flow.

  In this embodiment, the game play rate, small role acquisition rate, etc. are calculated from when the gaming machine is turned on, but the player can operate, and the game play rate, small role acquisition rate, etc. It is also possible to provide an operation unit that can reset the above. Thus, the player can cause the gaming machine to determine the flow (branch) of the story based on the game play rate, the small role acquisition rate, etc. of only the game that he / she played.

  In this embodiment, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a based on the start operation, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. For example, the 1-BET switch 11 , 2-BET switch 12, maximum-BET switch 13, C / P switch 14 operation, or insertion of coins into the coin insertion slot 22, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5 a, and the contents of the image are changed. You may make it make it. Further, when any one of the reels is rotating, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a or the content of the image is changed based on the operation of the stop button corresponding to the already stopped reel. Also good.

  Moreover, you may make it display a story also in BB game state. In this case, for example, the story can be branched into a plurality of flows according to the number of acquired sheets. In addition, the story can be ended in the last game in the BB gaming state.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine without a stop button or a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L , 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8 ... Winning line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Base, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET Switch, 13 ... Max BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Coin payout exit, 16 ... Coin receiving part, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... Payout display part, 19 ... Credit display part, 20 ... Bonus game information Display unit, 21 ... Speaker, 22 ... Coin slot, 23 ... Payout panel, 25 ... BB gaming status lamp, 26 ... RB active lamp, 27 ... Re-game display lamp, 28 ... Game stop Stop indicator lamp, 30 ... microcomputer, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... generator circuit, 35 ... frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 39 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display part drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Reel position detection Circuit 51, Dispensing completion signal circuit 71 ... Main control circuit 72 ... Sub control circuit 73 ... Sub microcomputer 74 ... Sub CPU 75 ... Program ROM 76 ... Work RAM 77 ... IN port 78 ... Sound source IC, 79 ... power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... image control circuit, 82 ... image control CPU, 83 ... image control word RAM, 84 ... Image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 86 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88 ... Image control IC, 101 ... Coolie, 102 ... Horse, 103 ... Goo, 104 ... Chelsea, 105 ... Gann cat, 106 ... Nezuchu, 107 ... Duke Bull, 108 ... Candy, 109 ... Vanilla, 110 ... Large boss, 111 ... Dynamite, 112 ... Parachute, 113 ... Gatling gun, 114 ... Girl, 115 ... Gun, 116 ... Pancho, 117 ... Large bag 118 ... Rin Oki, 119 ... Dynamite, 120 ... Nyago, 121 ... Rope, 122 ... Cactus, 123 ... Paper, 124 ... Scope.

Claims (7)

A game start means for receiving a start operation from a player to start a game;
Betting operation means for receiving a betting operation for betting one or more game media on a game;
Variable display means comprising a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game in response to an operation on the game start means;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling variable display of the plurality of reels based on an internal winning combination determined according to an operation on the game start means for each game and a stop operation of the variable display player;
Separate display means for performing display different from the variable display of the symbol;
Effect determining means for determining an effect to be displayed by the separate display means,
A plurality of game effects corresponding to one game are provided, and each of the plurality of game effects includes a plurality of effect modes including a plurality of effect images displayed in accordance with the start operation, stop operation, and betting operation. ,
The effect is a continuous effect that constitutes a series of stories by selecting a predetermined game effect over a plurality of games and sequentially displaying effect images corresponding to the selected effect mode in the selected game effect. Including
The production determining means
In a plurality of games, when one game is started, information related to the game is selected from a plurality of effect modes in the game effect of the current game that can branch off from the effect performed in the previous game. Based on the in-game effect mode determining means for determining the effect mode in the game,
In the plurality of games, when one game is started, the next game based on information related to the game from among the plurality of game effects that can branch off from the effect performed in the game. Next-stage game production determining means for determining production,
The continuous effect is either a final effect image that definitely notifies the winning of the specific internal winning combination when a specific internal winning combination is won, or a final effect image that indicates the end of a series of stories. A gaming machine that ends when is selected. In the plurality of games, the in-game effect mode determining means is capable of developing a plurality of effect modes in the game effect of the current game that can be branched off from the effect performed in the previous game when one game is started. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein an effect mode in the game is determined based on an effect mode determined by the in-game effect mode determining means in the previous game .   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when selecting a game effect of the next game, a game effect performed in a game prior to the game can be selected.   When selecting a game effect of the next game, it is possible to select an effect mode that was not selected in the previous game from among a plurality of effect modes that can be branched in a game prior to the game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   5. When the final effect image is selected, in the next game, a start effect indicating the start of the series of stories is performed, and a continuous effect is performed from the next game. The gaming machine described in Crab.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect mode in the game is an effect that develops based on each stop operation of the plurality of reels.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the information related to the game is an internal winning combination, the number of games, a payout rate, or a small role acquisition rate.

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