JP5771827B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

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

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of the lottery, the reel rotation is performed so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. Continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. In addition, for the combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec) so that the display is avoided, and then stops. It is like that.

  In recent years, in such a revolving game machine, based on detection of a stop operation corresponding to each stop button until a predetermined time is measured after a signal based on detection of the start operation is output by a start switch. It has been proposed that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to invalidate a signal output by a stop switch, and when the lottery is won, the signal output by the stop switch is invalidated (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). According to this rotating type gaming machine, processing such as stopping of rotation of the reel based on the signal output by the stop switch is kept on standby until a predetermined time is measured, and as a result, the next By preventing the game from starting, a large amount of medals and the like are prevented from being consumed in a short time.

JP 2006-326214 A

  However, in the above-mentioned spinning-reel game machine, whether or not the signal output by the stop switch is invalidated by extracting a random value and performing a dedicated lottery after the internal winning combination is determined. Therefore, in addition to the lottery for determining the internal winning combination, it is necessary to perform lottery for determining whether or not to invalidate, and the burden on the control system is large.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a revolving type gaming machine capable of reducing the burden on the control system when determining whether or not to wait for the progress of the game.

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

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the spinning-reel type gaming machine is a game medium storage unit (for example, a medal acceptance / start check process described later) for storing a value of a game medium (for example, the number of inserted games described later) inserted by the player. When the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means (for example, S64 in the medal reception / start check process described later) and the start operation detection means, an internal winning combination is determined. A winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) and a reel rotating means for rotating each of a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface thereof. (For example, processing for requesting the start of rotation of all reels described later) and when the plurality of reels are rotated by the reel rotating means, the stop corresponding to the type of the plurality of reels is performed. Based on stop operation detection means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for detecting operation, detection of stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means, and internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel (for example, reel stop control process described later), and when the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped by the reel stop means, the symbols displayed by the reels Control means for controlling the progress of the game by providing at least a payout means for paying out game media based on the combination (for example, a process for paying out medals described later) (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, CPU 31) to be described later, an effect means for effecting, and an effect performed by the effect means are a plurality of types transmitted from the control means. The internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, and the control means Based on the fact that a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, BB1 described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and a specific condition is satisfied, an opportunity and time for waiting for the progress of the game are predetermined. Weight processing determining means for determining execution of one of the plurality of weight processes, and weight processing control means for controlling execution of the weight processing determined by the weight processing determining means, The opportunity to wait for the progress is that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, and at least one stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped by the reel stop means, and the control means detects the start operation by the start operation detection means. When the command including at least the information of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining unit is transmitted to the effect control unit and the weight processing is performed by the weight processing control unit, the effect control unit A command including information on one weight process determined from the plurality of weight processes by the weight process determining means, and the effect control means transmits the internal winning combination transmitted from the control means The wait process transmitted from the control means after determining the presentation data based on receiving the command including the information of Internal when receiving a command including information, based on the information of the weight process included in the command, the rewrite the effect data, the wait process control means further particular by the internal winning combination determination means When a winning combination is determined and a combination of symbols related to the specific internal winning combination is displayed, the weight processing is executed, and when a combination of symbols related to the specific internal winning combination is not displayed, the weight The processing is not executed.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, the control means stores the value of the game medium input by the player, detects the start operation, determines the internal winning combination, rotates each of the reels, The progress of the game is controlled by at least detecting the stop operation corresponding to the type, stopping the rotation of the reel, and paying out the game medium, and a predetermined internal winning combination is determined and predetermined. When the required conditions are satisfied, the game progress is waited until a predetermined time elapses. Therefore, when deciding whether to wait for the progress of the game, after the internal winning combination is determined, it is not necessary to extract a random number value and perform a dedicated lottery, thus reducing the burden on the control system Is possible.

  For example, if it is adopted that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means as a predetermined condition is satisfied, a stop corresponding to each rotation of a plurality of reels or types of a plurality of reels The subsequent operations such as detection of operation are not performed, and the apparatus waits until a predetermined time elapses. It is also possible to notify the player that the predetermined internal winning combination has been determined by waiting for the progress of the game, and all the rotations of the plurality of reels such as when the start operation is detected as described above. By doing this before stopping, it will be possible for the player to figure out which combination of symbols should be aimed at, thus improving the player's interest in waiting for the progress of the game Is possible.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 2, the internal winning combination determining means, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the extracted random number value is a range of a plurality of types of numerical values (for example, The internal winning combination is determined based on the determination of which of the ranges is included in the numerical range defined by the internal lottery table described later, and the control means A winning combination (for example, a bell described later) is determined, and a predetermined range (for example, “360-2359” described later) of the predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “360-2359” described below) is determined. When the extracted random number value is included in “360 to 459”, which will be described later, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game waits until a predetermined time elapses. Yes.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the internal winning combination is determined based on the determination as to which the extracted random number value is included in the range of the plurality of types of numerical values. A predetermined internal winning combination is determined and the extracted random number value is included in a predetermined partial range of the numerical value range in which the predetermined internal winning combination is determined. When the conditions are satisfied, the game is waited for until a predetermined time elapses. That is, the progress of the game is waited according to whether or not the extracted random number value is included in a predetermined part of a range of numerical values for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. It will be possible to decide whether or not. Therefore, whether or not to wait for the progress of the game without extracting a random number value again and performing a dedicated lottery by using a random number value extracted in the determination of the internal winning combination and a part of the range of numerical values. This is suitable for reducing the burden on the control system. In addition, the determination as to whether or not to wait for the progress of the game can be made as diverse as extracting a random number value and performing a dedicated lottery.

  In the rotating type gaming machine according to claim 3, the control means determines a predetermined internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, and detects a plurality of predetermined conditions (for example, detection of a start operation described later) , The detection of a first stop operation described later, the rotation of all reels described later being stopped, and the payout of medals described later). When a condition corresponding to an internal winning combination (for example, a bell described later, a replay described later, a BB1 described later, a BB2 described later) is satisfied, it waits for the progress of the game until a predetermined time elapses. Yes.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the control means plays a game until a predetermined time elapses when a condition according to the determined predetermined internal winning combination among a plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied. Since the progress of the game is waited, the conditions for waiting for the progress of the game can be varied. As a result, it is possible to prevent monotonization and prevent the player from getting bored as compared with the case where the process is performed under uniform conditions as in the prior art. It is also possible to allow the player to predict the predetermined type of internal winning combination determined when each condition for waiting for the progress of the game is satisfied, and to give that fun. Become.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spinning-reel type gaming machine that is in an advantageous state operation means (for example, S134 in a bonus end check process described later) for operating in a state advantageous to the player (for example, a replay time described later), When a combination of specific symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to special replay described later) is displayed by a plurality of reels, advantageous state ending means for ending the operation of the advantageous state performed by the advantageous state operating means ( For example, S175) in the RT control process to be described later, and a notification count storage that stores a predetermined numerical value as the notification count on condition that the progress of the game is waited until a predetermined time elapses by the control means. The operation in the advantageous state is performed by means (for example, S233 in the effect content determination process described later) and the advantageous state operation means. In this case, when an internal winning combination (for example, special replay + replay described later) is determined by the internal symbol combination determining means by the internal symbol combination determining means, the internal winning combination determining means is based on the numerical value stored by the notification count storage means. And a notification means (for example, a notification effect check process described later) for notifying the player that an internal winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination has been determined.

  According to this spinning type gaming machine, when an operation in an advantageous state is performed, when an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination that triggers the operation of the advantageous state is determined, Based on the numerical value stored as the number of notifications, the player is notified that an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination has been determined. In other words, by notifying the player that an internal winning combination relating to a specific symbol combination has been determined, the player can perform an advantageous operation such as performing a stop operation at a timing to avoid displaying the specific symbol combination. Thus, it is possible to prolong the operation by avoiding the completion of the operation in the normal state. The number of notifications updated on condition that the progress of the game is waited by storing a predetermined numerical value as the number of notifications on condition that the progress of the game is waited by the control means Therefore, it is possible to prolong the operation in an advantageous state, which is suitable for improving the player's interest in waiting for the progress of the game.

  According to the swivel-type gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game progress is waited until a predetermined time elapses. When deciding whether or not to wait for the progress of the process, it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery by extracting a random number value again after the internal winning combination is determined, and it is possible to reduce the burden on the control system Become.

2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the slot machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table determination table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 shows an internal lottery table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 shows an internal lottery table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 10 shows a wait processing check table for the slot machine 1. FIG. 10 shows a wait processing determination table for the slot machine 1. It is the figure which imaged the structure of the internal lottery table for general game states, and the structure of the table for weight process checks. FIG. 4 shows a symbol combination table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 shows a bonus operation time table of the slot machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a wait processing request flag storage area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing by the main control circuit. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of wait processing by a main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the notification effect check process by the sub-control circuit. 6 is a diagram showing a display example in the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. FIG. 10 shows a wait processing determination table for the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 shows a wait processing request flag storage area of the slot machine 1. FIG. 10 shows a notification frequency determination table of the slot machine 1. FIG. 38 shows a weight effect table of the slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the weight operation | movement check process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the weight action | operation process performed by the main control circuit. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing performed by a main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the notification frequency determination process performed by the main control circuit. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a wait effect check process performed by a main control circuit 71.

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

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71 that is a control means described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. In the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are configured to be transmissive through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reels 3L provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are transparent. , 3C, 3R can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R has a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel by displaying one symbol in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the display area. Three symbols of the symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R respectively display a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is an example of the symbol display means to be displayed, and is hereinafter referred to as “display window”). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. . The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R constitute symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of reels.

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. Specifically, a center line 8c that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a top line 8b that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. A bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stage, a cross-down line 8e formed by combining the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R, and the lower stage and middle display of the left display window 4L. Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

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

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

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

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (design) is provided at each position in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, design positions “0” to “20”) that can be specified by a design counter provided in RAM 33 described later. 61), blue 7 (design 62), BAR (design 63), red cherry (design 64), peach cherry (design 65), bell (design 66), watermelon (design 67), replay (design 68) or blank ( Each symbol 69) is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the slot machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. Basically, the main control circuit 71 controls the progress of the main game, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of a reel, and payout of medals. Control of execution of effects in accordance with the progress of the game, such as display of lamps, lighting of lamps, and output of sound. The main control circuit 71 can also be referred to as main control means, and the sub control circuit 72 can also be referred to as sub control means.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 28 described later) executed by the CPU 31 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 14 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 15 to 17 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

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

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

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

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

  The reel index is detected when the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is located at the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). It is configured to be performed. Therefore, by providing the symbol counter for each reel type, the symbol type or the like based on the symbol located in the middle of the corresponding display window can be specified according to the reel type. The CPU 31 and the symbol counter constitute position specifying means for specifying the position of each reel in the rotation direction. The reel index may be detected when the corresponding symbol is located on the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d. In this way, the type of each symbol can be specified according to the type of the reel. Become.

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

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been tilted by the player. The stop switch 7S detects that each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 11S has a 1-bet button 11 pressed by a player, the 2-bet switch 12S has a 2-bet button 12 pressed by a player, and the maximum bet switch 13S has a maximum bet button It is detected that 13 is pushed by the player. The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. The fact that each bet button is pressed by the player and that a medal is thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player are collectively referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14S detects that the C / P button 14 has been pressed by the player. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (for example, see FIGS. 29 to 31 described later). Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effect (such as an effect number and effect data, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing control task and the like for control are included.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect selection table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. An LED control data storage area for storing areas, light lighting patterns, and the like. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various types of information such as a later-described notification number counter.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The video created by rendering is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  Below, with reference to FIGS. 5-14, the various tables memorize | stored in ROM32 of the main control circuit 71 are demonstrated. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table and the like, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 according to the control program. In other words, by using an internal lottery table with different contents according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. It is intended to improve interests. Specifically, an internal lottery table corresponding to each of the general gaming state, the RT gaming state, and the RB gaming state is provided.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines a plurality of types of numerical ranges and data pointers according to the winning number. The range of numerical values is data used for determining the data pointer. In the present embodiment, whether or not the random number value extracted from the predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” is included in the numerical value range corresponding to each winning number specified in the internal lottery table. An internal lottery is performed by determining. The range of numerical values in the internal lottery table is expressed by defining a lower limit value and an upper limit value, and by determining whether or not the extracted random number value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value. The lottery is performed. In addition, it can be said that the larger the range of numerical values, the easier it is to determine the data pointer of the corresponding winning number, and the winning probability is “the numerical range corresponding to each winning number (more specifically, upper limit value−lower limit value). +1) / number of all random values that can be extracted (ie 65536). The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of times that it is determined whether or not the lottery number falls within the range of the numerical value according to each winning number.

  The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained. The small role / replay data pointer is data used to determine a winning request flag related to the later-described medal payout and a winning request flag related to the replay operation, and the bonus data pointer is an operation of the bonus game described later. This is data used for determination of the hit request flag according to. Numeric values “0” to “7” are defined for the small role / replay data pointer, and numeric values “0” to “3” are defined as the bonus data pointer. When both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer exceed “0”, a winning request flag related to the later-described medal payout or a winning request flag related to the replay operation, and a bonus The winning request flag related to the operation of the game is acquired together.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lower and upper limit values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 10. Although not shown, the RT gaming state internal lottery table defines lower and upper limit values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 10, and each of the winning numbers 6 and 7 is determined as a winning number. Except for the corresponding lower limit value and upper limit value, the structure is basically the same as the general gaming state internal lottery table. Specifically, “3360 to 12339 (that is, the winning probability is 8980/65536)” is defined as a range of numerical values corresponding to the winning number 6 in the general gaming state, whereas in the RT gaming state, “3360-12339” is defined. 3360 to 38359 (that is, the winning probability is 35000/65536) ". In addition, as a range of numerical values corresponding to the winning number 7, “12340-12340 (winning probability is 1/65536)” is defined in the general gaming state, whereas “38360-58359 (winning) is determined in the RT gaming state. Probability is defined as 20000/65536). In other words, the winning number 7 is hardly determined in the general gaming state, but the winning probability is increased in the RT gaming state. As will be described later, since the winning number 6 and the winning number 7 are defined with a small role / replay data pointer for determining a hit request flag related to the re-game operation, in the RT gaming state, There is a relatively high possibility that the data pointer related to the operation of the replay will be determined.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines lower and upper limit values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 2 is relatively large compared to the general gaming state or the like. As will be described later, the winning number 2 defines a small role / replay data pointer for determining a winning request flag “bell” relating to the payout of medals.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is data stored in one of an internal winning combination 1 storage area and an internal winning combination 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte described later. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In the present embodiment, data stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. Called. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 8 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for small roles / replays is lost, red cherry, peach cherry, bell, special bell + bell, watermelon, replay according to the data pointers “0” to “7” for small roles / replay. And special replay + replay are defined as hit request flags. FIG. 9 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines each of lost, BB1, BB2, and BB3 as a hit request flag in accordance with each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “3”.

  Further, the winning request flag can be said to be data that specifies the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8e among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “bell”, display of a combination of symbols related to the bell is allowed. In addition, when two or more types of bits are turned on, such as “special replay + replay”, display of a combination of symbols relating to each is permitted. Permissible means that the position at which the rotation of the reel stops is determined so that the display is performed on the active line based on the detection of the stop operation by the player. Further, when display of a combination of two or more kinds of symbols is allowed as in the above “special replay + replay”, basically any one display is performed based on detection of the stop operation. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that any combination of symbols related to winning is not allowed to be displayed.

  Next, the wait processing check table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a weight process, which will be described later, using the random number value extracted at the time of determining the internal winning combination. More specifically, weight processing is performed by determining whether or not the extracted random number value is included within a predetermined range of the numerical value range in which each hit request flag is determined. Determine whether to execute. Although details will be described with reference to a flowchart described later, in this embodiment, each process (step S1 to step S23) of the main program (FIGS. 18 and 19 described later) stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially executed. When a predetermined condition is satisfied and the wait process is performed, the execution of the process after the wait process is waited until a predetermined time elapses. For example, when the wait process is performed in response to the detection of the start operation, the process of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the detection of the stop operation are performed until a predetermined time elapses. Processing to check is not performed. The CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 treats the detection as invalid even if an operation by the player such as a stop operation is performed during the wait process. A process or the like triggered by the detection of an operation (for example, control of the operation of each actuator such as a reel or a hopper) is prevented from being executed.

  The wait processing check table defines a range of numerical values (to be determined whether to perform weight processing) and a weight processing data pointer according to the winning number. The winning number in the weight processing check table corresponds to the winning number in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state described above. In addition, the range of numerical values defined by the weight processing check table is a predetermined partial range of the numerical ranges defined by the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table. The range of numerical values defined by the weight processing check table is expressed by defining a lower limit value and an upper limit value, as in the internal lottery table.

  More specifically, the weight processing check table shows the general gaming state for each of the winning numbers 3, the winning numbers 6, the winning numbers 8, and the winning numbers 9, which are predetermined winning numbers among the winning numbers 1 to 10. In the internal lottery table, a predetermined part of a range of numerical values defined in accordance with each winning number is defined. For example, if the winning number is 3 (corresponding to the winning request flag “bell”), “360” which is a part of the numerical value range “360 to 2359” defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. ˜459 ”is defined as the range of the numerical values. If the winning number is 8 (the winning request flag is BB1), “0 to 69”, which is a part of the numerical value range “0 to 99” defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Is defined as the range of values.

  The wait processing data pointer is data used to determine a wait processing request flag described later. In the wait processing data pointer, numerical values “1” to “4” are defined according to the winning number 3, the winning number 6, the winning number 8, and the winning number 9, respectively. In the determination of this implementation, it is an object to determine whether or not to perform weight processing for a predetermined winning number, which is a winning number 3, a winning number 6, a winning number 8 and a winning number 9. With respect to the winning number, the range of numerical values is not defined (“−” in the figure) so that it is not necessary to determine whether or not to perform weight processing.

  Next, the weight processing determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The wait process determination table defines a wait process request flag and a wait process monitoring timer according to the wait process data pointer. The wait process request flag is data stored in a wait process request flag storage area consisting of 1 byte described later. The wait process determination table defines each of the wait process 1, the wait process 2, the wait process 3, and the wait process 4 as a wait process request flag in accordance with each of the wait process data pointers “1” to “4”.

  The monitoring timer is data stored in a later-described wait processing monitoring timer storage area, and is data for monitoring the time for performing the wait processing. In this embodiment, the wait process monitoring timer is decremented by 1 every time an interrupt process generated every 1.1173 msec is performed, so “13426” is stored in the wait process monitoring timer. Thus, it is possible to monitor a time of about 15 seconds, and it is possible to monitor a time of about 30 seconds by storing “26851” in the wait process monitoring timer.

  Although details will be described later, the conditions for performing the weight processing are different in each of the above-described weight processing 1 to weight processing 4. When the wait process 1 request flag is on, the wait process is performed on condition that all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. When the wait process 2 request flag is on, the wait process is performed on the condition that a medal has been paid out. When the wait process 3 request flag is on, the wait process is performed on the condition that the start operation has been detected. When the wait process 4 request flag is on, the wait process is performed on the condition that the first stop operation has been detected.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the structure of the above-described internal lottery table for a general gaming state and a weight check table. (1) in FIG. 12 shows a range of some numerical values in which weight processing is performed in each numerical value range when a bell is determined as a winning request flag and when replay is determined as a winning request flag. And other numerical ranges that are not subjected to weight processing. (2) in FIG. 12 shows a part of numerical values for which weight processing is performed in each numerical value range when BB1 is determined as a winning request flag and when BB2 is determined as a winning request flag. And other numerical ranges not subjected to weight processing are imaged.

  As is clear from the illustrated configuration, for example, when the extracted random number value is within the range of “360 to 2359”, “bell” is determined as the hit request flag, but the extracted random value is “ When it is “400”, it is determined that the weight process 1 is performed, while when the extracted random number value is “1000”, it is determined that the weight process 1 is not performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, weight processing is performed in accordance with the determined internal winning combination, and more specifically, the extracted random number values are Bell, Replay, BB1, and BB2. Whether or not to perform weight processing is determined depending on whether or not a predetermined hit request flag is included in a predetermined range of numerical values in the numerical value range to be determined. That is, it is possible to determine whether to perform weight processing based on one random value extracted when determining the internal winning combination. As a result, when determining the internal winning combination. In addition to the random value extracted in step (b), it is possible to eliminate the need for a dedicated lottery by extracting the random number value again.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (including a prize). The symbol combination table defines data representing a combination of a plurality of predetermined symbols related to winning, a winning action flag, storage area addition data, and a payout number corresponding to the type of symbol combination.

  The winning action flag is data stored in one of a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area each having 1 byte, which will be described later. The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag. The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the winning action flag is stored. In the present embodiment, the data stored in the display combination storage area is referred to as “display combination” for convenience of explanation. It can be said that the display combination is data representing the type of combination of symbols. The payout number is data representing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Based on the numerical value, medals are released by driving the hopper 40 and a credit counter is added. In the present embodiment, when red cherry, peach cherry, bell, special bell, and watermelon are determined as the winning operation flags, a numerical value exceeding 0 is determined as the payout number, and the number of medals shown in the drawing is paid out. .

  In the present embodiment, when the replay is determined as the winning operation flag and when the special replay is determined as the winning operation flag, the replay operation is performed. In other words, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined will be automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, and the player will consume the medal he owns next time. No need. Further, in this embodiment, when the RT operation is performed and the above-described internal lottery table for RT gaming state is used, the opportunity for the re-game operation to be increased, and the player It is possible to reduce the consumption of medals compared to when it is not used. As will be described later with reference to a flowchart, in the present embodiment, when the RT operation is performed, the RT operation is terminated when the symbol combination related to the special replay is displayed. I have to. The symbol combination related to special replay corresponds to a specific symbol combination that triggers the end of the replay time operation.

  Also, when BB1 is determined as the winning operation flag, the operation of BB (ie, big bonus) 1 is performed, and when BB2 is determined as the winning operation flag, the operation of BB2 is performed, and BB3 is performed as the winning operation flag. Is determined, the operation of BB3 is performed. As will be described later, the present embodiment employs a configuration in which the operation of RB is continuously performed while the operations of BB1 to BB3 are performed.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game (that is, BB1, BB2, BB3, and RB) is determined. The in-operation flag is data for specifying the type of bonus game that is being operated. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of BB1 to BB3. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the game possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that the start operation is detected during the operation of the RB (that is, the number of games). The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of times the display combination related to winning is determined during the operation of the RB.

  Hereinafter, various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area, which has the same contents as the internal winning combination storing area.

  (1) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area). Bits 0 to 6 of the storage area correspond to red cherry, peach cherry, bell, special bell, watermelon, replay, and special replay, respectively (bit 7 is not used). (2) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area). Each of bits 0 to 2 of the storage area corresponds to BB1 to BB3 (note that bits 3 to 7 are not used). When the data stored in each of these storage areas is 0, the internal winning combination (or display combination) is lost.

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

  When BB1 to BB3 are acquired as winning request flags, they are stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area adopts the same configuration as the internal winning combination 2 storage area described above, and bit 0 to bit 2 correspond to BB1 to BB3, respectively. As will be described later, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carryover combination storage area are held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is referred to as so-called “carry-over”, and in the present embodiment, the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” stored in the carry-over combination storage area as the holding means are referred to as “carry-over combination”. . While the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” are stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area and is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. It has become.

  Next, the configuration of the wait process request flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  Each of bit 0 to bit 3 in the wait processing request flag storage area corresponds to each of wait processing 1, wait processing 2, wait processing 3, and wait processing 4 (note that bits 4 to 7 are not used). . When the data stored in the wait processing request storage area is 0, no wait processing is performed.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 designates an initialization address at the end of the game, and initializes the designated storage area (step S1). As a result, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the like of the RAM 33 is initialized. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S2). This is a process for monitoring whether or not to operate the RB during the operation of the BB1 to BB3.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (step S3). This process constitutes a game medium storage means and a start operation detection means. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). Next, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 is performed (step S5). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S6). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process 3 request flag is on (step S7). When determining that the wait process 3 request flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a wait process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S8). In the wait process, a process for waiting without performing the subsequent processes is performed until a predetermined time elapses. The wait process constitutes a waiting means for waiting for the progress of the game until a predetermined time elapses when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do. Further, since the weight process 3 is performed at a part when “BB1” is determined as the hit request flag, the player is notified that BB1 has been determined as an internal winning combination by performing the weight process 3. It becomes possible.

  After step S8 or when it is determined in step S7 that the wait process 3 request flag is not on, the CPU 31 requests rotation start of all reels (step S9). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, and 3 is set in the stop button non-operation counter. The effective stop button storage area is data indicating the types of stop buttons that can accept detection of a stop operation. Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 7L, bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C, and bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. To do. The stop button non-operating counter is data indicating the number of stop buttons for which stop operation is not detected. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by interrupt processing periodically generated at regular intervals (for example, a cycle of 1.1173 msec) to rotate the reels. Start. Then, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S10). Note that when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above interrupt processing, and the rotation of the reel is maintained at a constant speed. The control (start, acceleration, constant speed, etc.) related to the rotation of the reel performed by the interrupt processing constitutes a reel rotating means.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S11). This process constitutes stop operation detection means and reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S12). Specifically, referring to the symbol combination table, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination defined in the table matches the symbol combination corresponding to each effective line. When they match, the corresponding winning operation flag and storage area addition data are acquired, and the acquired winning operation flag is stored in the display combination storage area specified by the storage area addition data. Further, the corresponding payout number is acquired, and the payout number counter is updated. If they do not match, the display combination is lost. This process constitutes a winning determination means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process 1 request flag is on (step S14). When determining that the wait process 1 request flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a wait process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S15).

  The CPU 31 pays out medals after step S15 or when it is determined in step S14 that the wait process 1 request flag is not on (step S16). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a payout means. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S17). Specifically, the value determined as the payout number from the bonus end number counter is subtracted until the bonus end number counter reaches zero.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1-BB3 operating flag is on (step S18). When it is determined that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S19). This process constitutes bonus game ending means. When the CPU 31 determines in step S18 that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S20). In this process, a process of checking whether or not to end the RT operation is performed based on the update of the RT game number counter and the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 after step S19 or after step S20 (step S21). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process 2 request flag is on (step S22). When determining that the wait process 2 request flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a wait process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S23). The CPU 31 proceeds to step S1 after step S23 or when determining in step S22 that the wait process 2 request flag is not on.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is not on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process, and when it determines that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, is the RB operating flag on? It is determined whether or not (step S32). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 performs the RB operating process based on the bonus operating table. (Step S33). When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

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

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

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected after step S52 or after step S54 (step S55). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S56). In the present embodiment, “3” is adopted as the maximum input value. When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S58). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the inserted number counter is the maximum inserted value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S60). When determining that the passage of medals has not been detected in step S55, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medals are being passed after step S59 or after step S60 (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S62). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  When determining in step S61 that the medal is in the process of passing, or after step S62, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S63). When it is determined that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the process proceeds to step S55. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S64). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S55, and when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S65). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the like (step S81). The gaming state is an RB gaming state if the RB operating flag is on, an RT gaming state if the RT operating flag is on, and a general gaming state if both are off. The number of lotteries is determined so as to avoid determination of the hit request flags “BB1” to “BB3” when data exceeding “0” (that is, BB1 to BB3) is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S82). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires an upper limit value and a lower limit value based on the winning number (step S83). Next, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value acquired from the internal lottery table (step S84). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S85). When the CPU 31 determines that the value is not less than the lower limit value and not less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 decrements the number of lotteries by 1 (step S86). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S87). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S82. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (step S88). In this embodiment, as a result of the determination for the number of lotteries, if it is determined that it is not included in any of the numerical value ranges defined by the internal lottery table, the loss is determined as the winning request flag. Will come to be. That is, by referring to the internal lottery table, it can be determined whether or not it is within the range of numerical values corresponding to the loss, but the internal lottery table also defines the range of numerical values corresponding to the loss. You can also.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S85 that the random number value stored in the random value storage area is greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value, the CPU 31 acquires the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S89). ). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game is in the general gaming state and the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S90). When the CPU 31 is in the general gaming state and determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 refers to the weight processing check table and acquires the upper limit value and the lower limit value based on the winning number. (Step S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value acquired from the weight processing check table (step S92). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S93). When it is determined that the CPU 31 is equal to or greater than the lower limit value and equal to or less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 obtains a weight processing data pointer (step S94). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the wait process determination table and obtains a wait process request flag based on the wait process data pointer (step S95). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired wait process request flag in the wait process request flag storage area (step S96).

  When CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the general gaming state and the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S90 after step S96, after step S88, or in step S93, the upper limit value is greater than or equal to the lower limit value. When it is determined that it is not the following, the winning combination flag is obtained based on the small combination / replay data pointer by referring to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (step S97). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S98). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S99). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (step S100). When determining that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (step S31). S101). In this process, when the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is performed, and the bonus game operating means is operated by the bonus game operating means. A holding means for holding until it is held is configured.

  When CPU 31 determines in step S99 that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after step S101, or when it is determined in step S100 that the bonus data pointer is 0, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The logical sum of the stored data and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S102). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S111). If the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it repeats step S111. When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, it resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (step S112). At this time, the symbol counter when the pressing operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (step S113).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step S114). In this process, the stop button non-operating counter being 2 indicates that the first stop operation has been detected. Note that the stop button non-operating counter is 1 indicates that the second stop operation has been detected, and that the stop button non-operating counter is 0 indicates that the third stop operation has been detected. It shows that it was broken. When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process 4 request flag is on (step S115). When determining that the wait process 4 request flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a wait process described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S116).

  After determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2 in step S114 after step S116, or when determining that the wait process 4 request flag is not on in step S115, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks. (Step S117). Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter when the pressing operation is detected (that is, the stop start position described later). (Step S118). For example, it is searched whether or not there is a symbol satisfying the internal winning combination among the symbols within the range of the number of checks from the stop start position.

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

  In the process of step S118 described above, based on the stop start position, the determined internal winning combination, and the priority order defined in advance according to the combination type of winning symbols (or the internal winning combination type). Thus, the symbol position with the highest priority is determined. For example, the priority order defined in advance according to the combination of symbols related to winning (or the internal winning combination type) is, for example, special replay as priority 1, replay as priority 2, and BB1 as priority 3. Red cherry, peach cherry, bell, special bell and watermelon can be defined as BB3 and priority 4. In this case, for example, when “special replay + replay” is determined as the internal winning combination, the priority order corresponding to the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to the special replay is the combination of symbols related to the replay. It is higher than the priority order corresponding to the symbols constituting the. When a plurality of symbol positions having the highest priority are determined, a predetermined priority order (eg, “0” → “1” → Either “2” → “3” → “4”) may be determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S119). That is, the difference between the stop start position and the determined symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the CPU 31 determines a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (step S120). It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S121). The reel stop command includes data such as an effective stop button, an operation stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position. Next, the CPU 31 stores the scheduled stop position and requests to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel (step S122). When the rotation stop is requested, the process of stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the scheduled stop position stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 by the above-described interrupt process that occurs periodically. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S123). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, it ends the reel stop control process, and when it determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, it proceeds to step S111.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S131). In this process, it is determined whether any one of bits 0 to 4 in the display combination 1 storage area is ON. When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S132). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs a BB end time process (step S133). Specifically, various data stored in the RAM 33 during operation is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag and stores 300 in the RT game number counter (step S134). This process constitutes an advantageous state actuating means for actuating the replay time, which is an advantageous state. Next, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S135). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in step S132, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S136). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S137). When it is determined in step S131 that no winning has been established, or when it is determined in step S137 that the winning count counter is not 0, the CPU 31 decrements the possible gaming count counter by 1 (step S138). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S139). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When it is determined in step S137 that the winable number counter is 0, or when it is determined in step S139 that the possible game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (step S140). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 to BB3 (step S151). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 to BB3, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs BB operation processing based on the display combination (step S152). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S153). At this time, if the RT operating flag is ON, it is cleared and the RT game number counter is cleared. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S151 that the display combination is not BB1 to BB3, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is replay or special replay (step S154). When the CPU 31 refers to the display combination 1 storage area and bit 5 or bit 6 is 0, that is, when it is determined that the display combination is not replay or special replay, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When the CPU 31 refers to the display combination 1 storage area and determines that the bit 5 or the bit 6 is 1, that is, the display combination is replay or special replay, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter (step) S155). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S171). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is not on, it ends the RT control process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter (step S172). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S173). When determining that the RT game number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is special replay (step S174). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not special replay, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0 in step S173, or when it is determined that the display combination is special replay in step S174, the CPU 31 clears the RT operating flag (step S175). At this time, the RT game number counter is also cleared. When this process ends, the RT control process ends. The RT control process constitutes an advantageous state end means.

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

  First, the CPU 31 stores a numerical value corresponding to the wait process request flag in the wait process monitoring timer of the RAM 33 (step S191). For example, if the wait process 1 flag is on or the wait process 2 flag is on, the numerical value “13426” acquired from the wait process determination table is stored in the wait process monitoring timer, and the wait process 3 flag is set. If it is ON or if the wait process 4 flag is ON, “26851” is stored in the wait process monitoring timer. The numerical value stored in the wait process monitoring timer is decremented by 1 each time an interrupt process periodically generated with a period of 1.1173 msec is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a wait processing command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S192). The wait process command includes information such as a wait process request flag and a numerical value stored in the wait process monitoring timer. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process monitoring timer is 0 (step S193). When determining that the wait process monitoring timer is not 0, the CPU 31 repeats step S193 and waits until the wait process monitoring timer is updated to 0. When the CPU 31 determines in step S193 that the wait process monitoring timer is 0, the CPU 31 ends the wait process. As a result, until the predetermined time elapses, the subsequent processing is not performed and the process waits.

  Specifically, when the wait process 1 is performed, the process waits without performing the process of paying out medals in step S16 in the above-described reset interrupt process (FIG. 19). In addition, when the wait process 2 is performed, the process waits without performing the medal reception / start check process in step S3 in the reset interrupt process described above. Further, when the wait process 3 is performed, the process waits without performing the process of requesting the rotation start of all reels in step S9 in the reset interrupt process described above. Furthermore, when the wait process 4 is performed, the process after step S117 in the above-described reel stop control process (FIG. 24), that is, the process of stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, etc. is not performed. Will come to be. Further, when the wait process is being performed, the CPU 31 treats the detection of the operation by the player such as the start operation and the stop operation as invalid.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a different type from the previous command has been received (step S201). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command of a different type from the previous command, it repeats step S201. When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command of a type different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 extracts the message from the message queue and copies the game information from the message (step S202). That is, each data such as an internal winning combination included in each command is copied. Next, the sub CPU 81 updates various information (step S203). In this process, for example, information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a display combination, a weight processing request flag, etc. is updated. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S204). In this process, according to the type of the received command, the effect number is determined, and the effect data is registered and executed based on the determined effect number. The effect content determination process constitutes information providing means. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S201.

  Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S221). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table, determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the random number value, and registers (step S222). The effect selection table defines the effect number and the numerical value range in which the effect number is determined according to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S223). When the effect data is registered, the sub CPU 81 executes it, that is, displays a video corresponding to the effect data and outputs sound and light. The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data that defines the mode of video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the mode of sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and the mode of light output from the LED 101. That is, when the effect number is determined, the effect data associated with the effect number is acquired, and therefore the determination of the effect number and the determination of the effect data have an equivalent relationship. More specifically, the effect data includes detection of a start operation, detection of a first stop operation, detection of a second stop operation, detection of a third stop operation, display of a combination of symbols by stopping rotation of all reels, and The operation is basically defined according to the timing at which the player detects the operation, such as the detection of the throwing-in operation, and is acquired according to each timing. For example, in response to detection of an operation by the player, such as a start operation, each piece of effect data related to video display is selected and executed, so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 at each timing. In other words, a state in which a predetermined story is developed by displaying a series of these images is displayed to the player.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a notification effect check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S224). In this process, when the RT operation is performed, when the “special replay” that is an internal winning combination that triggers the end of the RT operation is determined, a notification counter described later is a value exceeding zero. Specific presentation data is determined on the condition that it exists. Whether the notification counter provides information to the player indicating that the special replay has been determined as an internal winning combination, in other words, information indicating the avoidance of display of the symbol combination related to the special replay. It is data concerning the decision. As will be described later, the notification number counter stores one of a plurality of types of numerical values based on the wait processing being performed in the main control circuit 71. This process constitutes a notification means. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S221 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S225). When determining that it is time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data for the stop operation based on the registered effect number (step S226). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S225 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (step S227). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S228). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S227 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S229). When determining that the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (step S230). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in step S229 that the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a wait processing command reception (step S231). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the wait process command, the effect content determination process ends. When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a weight processing command, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of rewriting the registered effect data to effect data for weight processing (step S232). Thereby, in accordance with the fact that the weight processing is being performed in the main control circuit 71, an effect for weight processing such as video display is performed. In the present embodiment, what is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as video (2) of FIG. 32 to be described later is determined as effect data for weight processing. The effect data for weight processing is provided in accordance with the weight processing flag, and it is possible to display a video having a length corresponding to the time (for example, about 30 seconds) for which each weight processing is performed. Production data is defined in advance.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines one of the predetermined numerical values by lottery and adds it to the notification number counter (step S233). For example, “5”, “10”, “30”, “50”, and “100” can be adopted as predetermined numerical values, and any one can be determined by lottery. At this time, for example, each of predetermined numerical values may be determined with an equal probability, or the probability of being determined becomes lower as the numerical value becomes relatively large, or a specific numerical value is determined. It is possible to adopt a technique such as a relatively high probability of being performed. Moreover, although the case where lottery is performed is employ | adopted in this Embodiment, for example, a fixed numerical value (for example, fixed to "50") may be determined without performing lottery. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the notification effect check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT gaming state (step S251). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT gaming state, it ends the notification effect check process. When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification count counter is 0 (step S252). When determining that the notification number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the notification effect check process. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the notification number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the notification number counter (step S253). In the present embodiment, the notification counter is subtracted every time the start operation is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it do.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is special replay (step S254). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not the special replay, the notification effect check process ends. When determining that the internal winning combination is special replay, the sub CPU 81 rewrites the registered effect data with specific effect data corresponding to the special replay (step S255). As the specific effect data according to the special replay, if the effect data that is not determined when other internal winning combination is determined, etc., the player knows that the special replay has been determined. Will be able to. In addition, as the specific effect data corresponding to the special replay, effect data that may be determined with a relatively low probability even when another internal winning combination is determined may be adopted. Even in this way, it is possible to indicate to the player that the special replay has been decided, and to give the player the pleasure of guessing whether or not the special replay has really been decided. When this process ends, the various counter update check processes end.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a display example of video based on effect data for weight processing in the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 32 is a display example in the liquid crystal display device 5 when the wait process is not performed. In this display example, the state where the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped and the display combination is determined is shown. (2) of FIG. 32 is a display example in the liquid crystal display device 5 when the wait process is performed. This display example shows a state in which the entire display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is darkened in accordance with the wait processing. In the illustrated display example, the entire display screen 5a is darkened. However, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are not darkened to prevent the player from visually recognizing the reel. Anyway.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined internal winning combination such as a bell is determined and a predetermined condition is satisfied, weight processing is executed. More specifically, using the random number value extracted at the time of determining the internal winning combination described above, the extracted random value is determined in advance within the range of numerical values for which each hit request flag is determined. While the weight processing is executed when included in a part of the range, the extracted random number value is a predetermined part of the range of numerical values for which each hit request flag is determined. The wait process is not executed when it is not included in the range. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether to perform weight processing by using a part of the range of random numbers and numerical values extracted in determining the internal winning combination. When determining the internal winning combination, after the internal winning combination is determined, there is no need to extract a random number value and perform a dedicated lottery, and the burden on the control system can be reduced. In addition, the determination as to whether or not to wait for the progress of the game can be made as diverse as extracting a random number value and performing a dedicated lottery. Since the weight process is performed according to the determined internal winning combination, it is possible to notify the player of the determined internal winning combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of predetermined conditions are provided, and weight processing is performed according to each of the conditions being satisfied. More specifically, the weight process 1 is performed on the condition that all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the weight process 2 is performed on the condition that the payout of medals is performed, and the start operation is performed. The weight process 3 is performed on the condition that the first stop operation is detected, and the weight process 4 is performed on the condition that the first stop operation is detected. In the weight process 3 on condition that the start operation is detected, the process of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the process of checking the detection of the stop operation until a predetermined time elapses. Etc. can be prevented. Further, in the weight process 4 on condition that the detection of the first stop operation has been performed, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the first stop operation until a predetermined time has passed, It is possible to prevent the processing for checking the detection of the stop operation from being performed. Further, in the weight process 1 on condition that all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, a process of paying out medals is not performed until a predetermined time elapses. can do. Furthermore, in the wait process 1 on condition that a medal has been paid out, a process for detecting that a medal has been inserted and a process for detecting a start operation until a predetermined time elapses. Etc. can be prevented. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the conditions for performing the weight processing can be varied according to the internal winning combination to be adopted. As compared with the case where it is performed, monotonization is prevented, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

  More specifically, the weight process is performed when the condition corresponding to the determined internal winning combination among the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, so the weight process is performed. In accordance with each opportunity, it is possible to allow the player to predict the type of the internal winning combination determined, and to give the pleasure. For example, in this embodiment, since the weight process 1 is performed on the condition that the start operation is detected in part when the internal winning combination “BB1” is determined, the start operation is performed. By performing the weight process, the player can know that BB1 has been determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT operation is performed, when the combination of symbols related to the special replay is displayed, the operation is terminated. However, the RT operation is performed. If the special replay is determined as an internal winning combination, the player is notified that the special replay has been determined as an internal winning combination on condition that the notification count counter exceeds zero. ing. That is, by notifying the player that the internal winning combination that triggers the end of the RT operation is determined, the player performs a stop operation at a timing to avoid displaying the symbol combination, etc. It is possible to prolong the operation by avoiding the end of the operation of the RT. In the present embodiment, since the predetermined numerical value is added to the notification number counter on condition that each of the above-described weight processes is performed, RT is based on the fact that the weight process is performed. Since it is possible to give a player a new privilege that information for prolonging the operation of the player is provided, it is possible to improve the player's interest in performing weight processing. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as a predetermined internal winning combination, an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game, an internal winning combination relating to the payout of the game medium, and an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the re-game. It was adopted. Further, in the present embodiment, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, and when all of the plurality of reels are being rotated by the reel rotating means, the stop operation detecting means is used. The predetermined condition is that detection of a stop operation has been performed, rotation of the plurality of reels has been stopped by the reel stop means, and game media has been paid out by the game medium payout means. The progress of the game is waited until a predetermined time elapses. Further, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is not held by the holding means, a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and predetermined. When the condition is satisfied, the game is waited for until a predetermined time elapses. Further, in the present embodiment, when an operation in an advantageous state is not performed by the advantageous state operating means, a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the game is played, the progress of the game is waited until a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, with respect to the specific configuration of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the present invention, such as game medium storage means, start operation detection means, internal winning combination determination means, reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, reel stop means, control means, etc. Is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined internal winning combination in which weight processing is performed, “Bell” which is an internal winning combination related to the payout of medals, “Replay” which is an internal winning combination related to the replay operation, and a bonus Although “BB1” and “BB2” which are internal winning combinations related to the operation of the game are adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal winning combination to be adopted can be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, it is possible to employ “losing” which is an internal winning combination different from the internal winning combination related to winning. When “losing” is adopted, when applied to the present embodiment, it can be realized as follows. Of the numerical value range “0 to 65535” from which the random number value is extracted, the numerical value excluding the numerical value range corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to each winning defined in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 6) Since the range “12341 to 65535” is a range of numerical values corresponding to “losing”, for example, an item with a winning number 0 is newly provided in the weight processing check table, and corresponding to this, the above “losing” is set. A part of the range of numerical values “12341 to 13340” may be defined as a range of numerical values determined when the weight process is performed. When it is determined in step S87 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 22) that the winning number is 0, whether the winning number is within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 0 with reference to the weight processing check table. It may be determined whether or not, and the wait process request flag storage area is updated based on the result.

  Further, for example, an internal winning combination relating to a plurality of winnings (in other words, an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols relating to a plurality of winnings) may be employed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the winning number is 2, “peach cherry + BB3”, which is an internal winning combination related to both the payout of medals and the operation of the bonus game, is determined. When “4”, “special bell + bell”, which is an internal winning combination related to the payout of the first medal and the payout of the second medal, is determined, and when the win number is 7, The “special replay + replay”, which is an internal winning combination related to the operation of the first regame and the operation of the second regame, is determined. Therefore, in the weight processing check table, the winning number 2, the winning number 4 and the winning number 7 are provided, and a part of the range of numerical values corresponding to these (for example, if the winning number 2 is “300˜ 329 ") may be defined as a range of numerical values determined to be weighted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a part of a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination such as “bell” is determined is defined as a numerical value range that is determined when the weight process is performed, The numerical range excluding some of the numerical ranges above is defined as the range of numerical values that are determined not to be weighted, and the random number extracted when determining the internal winning combination is any numerical range. Whether or not to perform the wait process is determined depending on whether it is within the range. In other words, in this embodiment, only one type of range determined to perform weight processing is included in the range of numerical values for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a plurality of numerical value ranges determined to be subjected to the weight process may be defined.

  For example, a part of a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined is defined as a numerical value range that is determined when the first weight processing (for example, weight processing 1) is performed, and In addition, a range of some other numerical values different from the range of some of the above numerical values is defined as a range of numerical values determined to be subjected to the second weight processing (for example, weight processing 2). The numerical value range excluding the numerical value range of the part and the other numerical value ranges may be defined as the numerical value range determined not to perform the weighting process. This is exemplified by the winning number 3 (bell) in the present embodiment, and the weight process 1 determines a part of the numerical value range “360-459” from the numerical value range “360-2359” corresponding to this. A range of numerical values “460 to 559” that is different from the range of the numerical values is defined as a range of numerical values for which the weight process 2 is determined, and Further, a numerical value range “560 to 2359” excluding some of these numerical value ranges is defined as a numerical value range determined not to be subjected to the weight processing, and the lower limit value in the weight processing check table and This can be realized by defining an upper limit value and a data pointer for weight processing. In this way, after the internal winning combination is determined, it is determined whether or not to wait for the progress of the game as much as it is done without extracting a random number value and performing a dedicated lottery. It can be various, and is suitable for reducing the burden on the control system. In addition, as described above, by specifying weight processing with different conditions to be performed in each of two or more types of numerical values in a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, Since the relationship between the timing of the processing and the determined internal winning combination can be varied, it is fun to predict the determined internal winning combination when weight processing is performed Can be given to a person.

  In addition, it is not always necessary to define a range of numerical values determined not to be subjected to weight processing. For example, a range of numerical values in a range of numerical values for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined may It is defined as a range of numerical values determined to perform weight processing (for example, weight processing 1), and a numerical range excluding the part of the numerical values described above is defined as second weight processing (for example, weight processing 2). You may make it define as a range of the numerical value determined when performing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a part of a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination such as “bell” is determined is defined as a numerical value range that is determined when the weight process is performed, The numerical range excluding some of the numerical ranges described above is defined as a numerical range that is determined not to perform weight processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a numerical range that determines a predetermined internal winning combination is defined. The entire range may be defined as a range of numerical values determined to be weighted. In other words, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, the corresponding weight processing may be performed. Even in this case, since the determination of the internal winning combination becomes the determination of the weight process as it is, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the value is within the range of the numerical value for performing the weight process, and the burden on the ROM can be reduced. .

  In the present embodiment, a part of a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined is defined as a numerical value range that is determined when one type of weight processing is performed. The present invention is not limited to this, and a part of a numerical value range in which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined is defined as a numerical value range determined when two or more types of weight processing are performed. Anyway. This is exemplified by the case where the winning number 3 (bell) in the present embodiment is used. Among the numerical value ranges “360 to 2359” corresponding thereto, some numerical value ranges “360 to 459” are weighted. 1 and weight processing 2 are defined as a range of numerical values to be determined, and both the weight processing 1 request flag and the weight processing 2 request flag are turned on when the extracted random number value is within the range of some of the above numerical values. It is possible to realize by.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a weight processing check table is provided separately from the internal lottery table, and by referring to the weight processing check table, a specific internal winning combination defined by the internal lottery table is related. Although it is determined whether or not it is within a predetermined range of numerical values in the numerical value range, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal lottery table and the weight processing check table are combined into one. You may comprise as a table.

  Further, when the wait processing check table is not provided, the following method can be employed. For example, in the internal lottery table, among the numerical value ranges corresponding to the winning number 3 (bell), a part of the numerical value range “360-459” is set as the winning number 3a, while the part of the numerical value range is A configuration in which the range of numbers excluding “460 to 2359” is the winning number 3b is adopted (both the winning number 3a and the winning number 3b are defined as “3” as the data pointer for small role / replay), and the internal lottery In the process (FIG. 22), if the winning number when it is determined that it is greater than or equal to the upper limit value and less than or equal to the lower limit value is determined to be the weight process 1 if the winning number is 3a, the weight is determined if the winning number is 3b. It is possible to employ a configuration for determining that the processing 1 is not performed. In this way, in the internal lottery table, out of a range of numerical values for which a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, a numerical range for performing weight processing and a numerical range for not performing weight processing are separated. By pre-defining the value, it is possible to determine the hit request flag and the weight process by making a single determination as to whether it falls within the numerical value range. It is not necessary to perform processing (for example, step S91 to step S93) for determining whether or not the value is within the range of numerical values to be processed, which is suitable for suppressing an increase in program capacity.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination and weight processing are determined by determining whether or not the extracted random number value is included in a numerical value range that defines the upper limit value and the lower limit value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other methods can also be adopted. For example, a value representing the size of a numerical value range (hereinafter referred to as a lottery value) is defined according to each winning number, and a random value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” Whether or not a digit (the result of the subtraction becomes negative) is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value assigned to each winning number starting with the winning number 1 specified in the internal lottery table. It is also possible to adopt a method for determining the above. For example, when winning number 3 (bell) in the present embodiment is illustrated, a range of numerical values “360-2359” corresponding thereto can be replaced with lottery value “2000”, and a part to be determined to perform weight processing The numerical value range “360-459” can be replaced with the lottery value “100”. For example, when the extracted random number value is “440” (in this example, the existence of the lottery value with the winning number 1 and the lottery value with the winning number 2 is not considered) While the bell is determined and it is determined that the weight processing 1 is performed, when the extracted random number value is “1000”, the bell is determined as an internal winning combination and the weight processing 1 is not performed. It becomes possible to do. Thus, the lottery value is also an example of data representing a range of numerical values, and even if this is adopted, there is no need to perform a dedicated lottery when determining whether to perform weight processing, and the control system Can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the wait process is performed when the game state is general and the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (see step S91 in FIG. 20). The present invention is not limited to this, and the wait process may be performed even when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area exceeds 0, or in the RT gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is determined, the corresponding weight processing is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of games has been consumed. You may make it perform a weight process to conditions. For example, after the operation of the bonus game ends, the weight process may be performed on condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed. More specifically, when the operations of BB1 to BB3 are finished, a predetermined value (for example, 100) is set to the bonus game number counter, and this is decremented by 1 each time the start operation is detected. Thus, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the wait processing request flag is turned on on condition that the value is updated to “0”. In this case, if the wait process 3 request flag corresponding to when BB1 is determined and the wait process 4 request flag corresponding to when BB2 is determined are stored in the wait process request flag storage area, It is possible to make the player have an expectation that BB1 or BB2 has been determined. In addition, if weight processing is performed on condition that a relatively short number of games are consumed from the end of the bonus game, it is possible to increase expectations for further bonus games before the player's expectations are diminished. On the other hand, if weight processing is performed on the condition that a relatively long number of games are consumed from the end of the bonus game, it is suitable for increasing the expectation of the lowered player and maintaining motivation. .

  In the present embodiment, as the weight processing, four patterns of the weight processing 1 to the weight processing 4 are adopted as described above, and each weight processing corresponding to the determination of the internal winning combination corresponding thereto is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of weight processing employed, the combination of the internal winning combination and weight processing, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a “watermelon” that may be missed may be employed as an internal winning combination in which the weight process 1 is performed. In this case, the weight processing is performed when the combination of symbols related to watermelon is displayed, but the combination of symbols related to watermelon is not displayed (that is, the combination of symbols related to loss is displayed) ) Sometimes the wait process may not be performed. Further, “bell” may be adopted as an internal winning combination in which the weight processing 2 is performed, and the weight processing may be performed after the corresponding number of medals are paid out. Furthermore, “watermelon” that may be missed may be adopted as an internal winning combination in which the weight process 2 is performed. In this case, when the combination of symbols related to watermelon is displayed and the weight processing is performed when the payout is performed, the combination of symbols related to watermelon is not displayed and the payout is not performed The wait process may not be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the wait is performed on the condition that the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped and the display combination is determined, and the process for paying out medals is not performed thereafter. Process 1 is performed on condition that a medal has been paid out, and wait process 2 and start operation are detected without waiting for the player to detect the input operation or the start operation. The process is performed on the condition that the wait process 3 that waits without performing the process of starting the rotation of the reel and the detection of the first stop operation is performed. Four patterns have been adopted, such as a process for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel and a wait process 4 for waiting without detecting a stop operation corresponding to another reel. In addition to this, it may be employed the following types.

  For example, it is performed as a predetermined condition that detection of a stop operation corresponding to a specific reel has been performed, and thereafter processing for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel, detection of a stop operation corresponding to another reel, etc. Alternatively, a wait process may be employed that waits without being performed. In this case, exemplifying the case where the left reel 3L is adopted as the specific reel, after step S113 of the reel stop control process (FIG. 24) in the present embodiment, bit 0 (that is, left) of the effective stop button storage area. A process for determining whether or not the wait processing request flag is on when it is determined that bit 0 is cleared. Can be realized.

  In addition, for example, when a part of the plurality of reels is rotating, the stop operation is detected (for example, the second stop operation is detected, the third stop operation is performed). It is also possible to employ weight processing that is performed under the condition that the detection is performed). In this case, it can be realized by determining whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 in step S114 of the reel stop control process (FIG. 24) in the present embodiment. Moreover, you may make it employ | adopt the weight process performed on condition that the detection of 3rd stop operation was performed. In this case, it can be realized by determining whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 in step S114 of the reel stop control process (FIG. 24) in the present embodiment.

  Furthermore, for example, a weight process may be provided that is performed on condition that a stop operation is detected for a specific reel when the order of the stop operations is a predetermined order. In this case, when the first stop operation is employed as the predetermined order and the left reel 3L is employed as the specific reel, the stop is performed in step S114 of the reel stop control process (FIG. 24) in the present embodiment. When it is determined that the button non-operation counter is 2, a process for determining whether or not bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area is cleared is performed, and when it is determined that bit 0 is cleared, wait processing is performed. This can be realized by performing processing for determining whether or not the request flag is ON.

  Furthermore, for example, a wait process may be provided that is performed on the condition that a start operation is detected and rotation of a plurality of reels is started. In this case, in step S9 of the reset interrupt process (FIG. 18) in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the wait process request flag is on when the process for requesting the start of rotation of all reels is performed. It can be realized by performing processing. In this way, although all the reels are rotated, it is possible to create a state where it is not detected even if the stop button is operated, and an unexpected performance can be performed. Furthermore, for example, a weight process is provided that is performed on the condition that the start operation is detected and the rotation speed of each reel has reached a constant speed (constant speed) since the start of rotation of the plurality of reels. You may do it. In this case, in step S10 of the reset interrupt process (FIG. 18) in this embodiment, a process for determining whether or not the wait process request flag is ON when waiting for a constant rotation of the reel is performed. It can be realized by doing. Even in this case, it is possible to create a state in which all the reels are rotated, but they are not detected even if the stop button is operated.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value specified in the weight processing determination table is adopted as the numerical value stored in the weight processing monitoring timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value (that is, the time for performing the weight processing). ) Can be arbitrarily changed. In this case, it is preferable to provide effect data in advance so that an effect for weight processing such as display of video can be performed in accordance with the set time.

  In this embodiment, the start operation is detected, the first stop operation is detected, the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, and the display combination is determined. In the wait process (FIG. 28) performed on the condition that each of the medals is paid out, the wait process command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 each time. The effect data for weight processing is registered on condition that the processing command is received, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a start command is transmitted in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 18) (step S6), the contents of data included in this start command and stored in the wait process request flag storage area are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. May be transmitted. Then, the sub-control circuit 72 preselects effect data corresponding to the wait process request flag when receiving the start command, and starts the start command, the reel stop command (step S121 in FIG. 24), and the display combination command ( With the reception of step S13) in FIG. 18, effect data for weight processing may be registered. Regarding the wait process 2, in the reset interrupt process, when the medal payout process (step S16) is completed, a configuration for transmitting a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72 is added. This can be realized by registering the effect data for the weight process with the receipt of the payout end command in FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect for weight processing is executed in the sub-control circuit 72, effect data capable of executing the effect in accordance with the time during which the weight process is performed is provided in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 72 also measures the time during which the wait process is performed in synchronization with the main control circuit 71, and registration and termination of various effect data based on this time. Etc. may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, as an effect for the weight processing, an effect (FIG. 32) that darkens the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Various aspects such as an effect of temporarily stopping the video that has been reproduced can be applied. Further, not limited to one type, a plurality of types may be provided, and may be varied according to each weight process. Further, any one of a plurality of types may be determined by lottery, or a selection order may be determined in advance and selected according to this.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time the wait process is performed, the notification number counter is added, and when the RT operation is started, the RT operation is prevented from ending based on the notification number counter. Although the production is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time a weight process is performed for a certain period until the RT operation is started, one of the predetermined numerical values is added to the point counter. Then, when the operation of RT is started, the numerical value stored in the notification number counter may be determined with the probability based on the number of point counters. In addition to the effects for avoiding the end of the RT operation, when the internal winning combination related to winning is determined, the effect of notifying the player of this type, or the combination of symbols related to winning An effect of notifying the player of the order of the stop operation that allows the display of the above may be performed. Even in this case, it is possible to increase the player's expectation when the weight process is performed.

  Further, as an effect for the weight processing, in addition to displaying an image by the liquid crystal display device 5, an image, sound, light, or a combination thereof can be adopted. For example, if it is an effect by sound, a voice message, a specific BGM, a specific sound effect, etc. are employable. Moreover, if it is the production | presentation by light, the color of the light turned on, the pattern of turning on / off, etc. can be employ | adopted. In addition, a combination of symbols displayed separately from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R controlled by the main control circuit 71 and displayed by the effect reels whose rotation and stop are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72. It is also possible to adopt a mode of the above, a mode of operation of a movable object (model or the like) controlled by the sub control circuit 72, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the replay time operation is performed as an operation in an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operation of a state (so-called assist time) in which information that makes it easy to display the type of the determined internal winning combination and the combination of symbols permitted by the player is provided, or the internal related to the payout of medals Regardless of the operation of a bonus game that increases the probability of being determined or an extracted random number, an internal winning combination (for example, “Cherry + Bell + Watermelon”, etc.) related to the combination of multiple types of symbols related to the payout of medals ) May be activated (so-called challenge time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the replay time, which is an advantageous state, is performed on the condition that the operation of the bonus game ends, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, based on the display of a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to watermelon), determination of a specific internal winning combination (for example, bonus), or detection of a start operation or the like The predetermined numerical information may be updated to be updated to a predetermined numerical value.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 5 to 14, and the tables shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area shown in FIG. 18, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 31, the video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIG. 32, etc. It is possible.

  Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 44.

  In the embodiment described below (hereinafter referred to as the second embodiment), “BB1”, “BB2” and “BB3” which are internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game are used as predetermined internal winning combinations. As a predetermined condition, it is adopted that rotation of a plurality of reels is stopped by the reel stop means, and a combination of symbols related to the determined predetermined internal winning combination is displayed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 33, a weight processing determination table according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a weight processing determination table shown in FIG. 33 is used instead of the weight processing determination table shown in FIG.

  The wait process determination table shown in FIG. 33 defines a wait process monitoring timer according to the wait process request flag. The wait process determination table defines a BB1 wait process request flag, a BB2 wait process request flag, and a BB3 wait process request flag as wait process request flags. Further, “13426 (about 15 seconds)” is specified for the BB1 wait processing request flag as a value stored in the wait processing monitoring timer, and “26851 (about 30 seconds) is set for the BB2 wait processing request flag. "17901 (about 20 seconds)" for the BB3 wait process request flag. In other words, in the second embodiment, the period for performing the weight process is varied according to the type of BB determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the wait processing request flag storage area in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, a wait process request flag storage area shown in FIG. 34 is used instead of the wait process request flag storage area shown in FIG.

  In the wait processing request flag storage area shown in FIG. 34, bit 0 corresponds to BB1 wait processing, bit 1 corresponds to BB2 wait processing, and bit 2 corresponds to BB3 wait processing (note that bit 3 to 7 are not used).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a notification count determination table used in the second embodiment will be described.

  The notification frequency determination table shown in (1) of FIG. 35 defines the notification frequency (that is, a value stored in the notification frequency counter provided in the SDRAM 83) according to the wait process request flag. The notification count determination table defines different values depending on each wait process request flag. Specifically, “150” is defined for the BB1 wait process request flag, and the BB2 wait process request flag On the other hand, “300” is defined, and “200” is defined for the wait processing request flag for BB3.

  In the second embodiment, basically, a notification value determination table shown in (1) of FIG. 35 is used, and one value predetermined according to each wait processing request flag is notified. The configuration acquired as the number of times is adopted, but the configuration is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of values determined in advance according to each wait processing request flag are defined and any of these is determined by lottery. It is also possible to adopt.

  The notification count determination table shown in (2) of FIG. 35 defines a plurality of types of notification counts and lottery values for determining the respective notification counts according to the wait process request flag. “150”, “300”, and “200” are adopted as the number of types of notifications defined according to each wait processing request flag. In addition, the notification count determination table employs a configuration in which the probability that each notification count is determined differs depending on the wait process request flag. For example, the probability that “300”, which is a relatively large value and the number of notifications advantageous to the player, is determined is the highest for the BB2 weight processing request flag, the second highest for the BB3 weight processing request flag, The wait processing request flag for BB1 is the lowest.

  Next, a weight effect table used in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The weight effect table defines weight processing effect data according to the number of notifications determined by the above-described notification number determination table. The weight effect table defines different weight processing effect data depending on the number of notifications, and specifically, “weight processing effect data A” when “150” is determined as the number of notifications. “Weight processing effect data B” is defined when “300” is determined as the number of notifications, and “weight processing effect data is determined when“ 200 ”is determined as the number of notifications. C ”is defined. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the weight processing effect data to be selected is made different according to the determined number of notifications, and by executing these, the player can determine the determined notification. You can know the number of times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a reset interrupt process shown in FIG. 37 is executed instead of the reset interrupt process shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 designates an address for initialization at the end of the game, and initializes the designated storage area (step S301). Next, the CPU 31 performs the bonus operation monitoring process shown in FIG. 20 (step S302). Next, the CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 21 (step S303). Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S304). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S305). In this process, an internal winning combination is determined, and it is determined whether or not to perform a weight process in a weight operation check process described later with reference to FIG. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S306). The start command in the second embodiment includes the contents of data stored in the wait request flag storage area (FIG. 34) of the ROM 32.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S307). Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S308). Next, the CPU 31 performs the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 24 (step S309). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (step S310). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S311). Next, the CPU 31 performs a weight operation process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S312). In this process, when BB1, BB2, or BB3 is determined as the display combination and the corresponding wait process request flag is on, the wait process is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (step S313). Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S314). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 to BB3 operating flags are on (step S315). When determining that the BB1 to BB3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 25 (step S316). If the CPU 31 determines in step S315 that the BB1-BB3 operating flag is not on, it performs the RT control process shown in FIG. 27 (step S317). Next, the CPU 31 performs the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 26 described above after step S316 or after step S317 (step S318). When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S1.

  Next, an internal lottery process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the second embodiment, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 38 is executed instead of the internal lottery process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 described above.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the like (step S381). Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (step S382). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and obtains an upper limit value and a lower limit value based on the winning number (step S383). Next, the CPU 31 compares the random number value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value acquired from the internal lottery table (step S384). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S385). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not less than the lower limit and not more than the upper limit, the CPU 31 decrements the number of lotteries by 1 (step S386). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S387). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S382. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (step S388).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S385 that the random number value stored in the random value storage area is greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value, the CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S389). ). Next, the CPU 31 performs a weight operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S390). In this process, whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is included in a predetermined range within a numerical range when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination, Whether or not it is included in a predetermined range of numerical values when BB2 is determined as the winning combination, and among the numerical ranges when BB3 is determined as the internal winning combination Each of whether or not it is included in a predetermined partial range is determined, and when it is determined that it is included in any of the ranges, the corresponding wait processing request flag is turned on.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S391). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S392). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S393). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (step S394). When determining that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (step S31). S395). When the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S393 after step S395, or determines that the bonus data pointer is 0 in step S394, the CPU 31 stores the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area. The logical sum of the stored data and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S396). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the weight operation check process executed in the second embodiment will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the first range “0 to 69” (step S401). In other words, the random value stored in the random value storage area is compared with the lower limit “0” and the upper limit “69”. The first range “0 to 69” corresponds to a part of the numerical value range “0 to 99” when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is within the first range (step S402). In other words, it is determined whether or not the random value stored in the random value storage area is not less than the lower limit “0” and not more than the upper limit “69”. When determining that the random number value stored in the random value storage area is within the first range, the CPU 31 stores the BB1 wait process request flag in the wait process request flag storage area (step S403). More specifically, bit 0 in the wait processing request flag storage area is turned on. When this process ends, the wait operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S402 that the random value stored in the random value storage area is not within the first range, the CPU 31 and the second range “100˜ 169 "(step S404). The second range “100 to 169” corresponds to a part of the numerical value range “100 to 199” when BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random value stored in the random value storage area is within the second range (step S405). When the CPU 31 determines that the random value stored in the random value storage area is within the second range, the CPU 31 stores the BB2 wait process request flag in the wait process request flag storage area (step S406). More specifically, bit 1 in the wait processing request flag storage area is turned on. When this process ends, the wait operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S405 that the random value stored in the random value storage area is not within the second range, the CPU 31 and the third range “200˜ 219 "(step S407). The third range “200 to 219” corresponds to a part of the numerical value range “200 to 239” when BB3 is determined as the internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value stored in the random value storage area is within the third range (step S408). When the CPU 31 determines that the random value stored in the random value storage area is not within the third range, the CPU 31 ends the wait operation check process, and the random value stored in the random value storage area If it is determined that it is within the range, the BB3 wait process request flag is stored in the wait process request flag storage area (step S409). More specifically, bit 2 in the wait processing request flag storage area is turned on. When this process ends, the wait operation check process ends.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, whether or not the extracted random number value is included in the numerical value range determined when the weight process is performed is checked with respect to the dedicated data table (that is, FIG. 10 described above). The wait processing check table shown in FIG. 5 is not provided, but the program is performed on the program, so that it is possible to reduce the amount of data required when the data table is provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the weight operation process executed in the second embodiment will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 to BB3 (step S411). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 to BB3, the weight operation process ends. When determining that the display combination is BB1 to BB3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process request flag storage area is 0 (step S412). More specifically, when the display combination is BB1, it is determined whether or not the wait processing request flag for BB1 (that is, bit 0 of the wait processing request flag storage area) is on, and the display combination is BB2. At a certain time, it is determined whether or not the wait processing request flag for BB2 (that is, bit 1 of the wait processing request flag storage area) is ON. When the display combination is BB3, the wait processing request flag for BB3 (that is, It is determined whether or not bit 2) of the wait processing request flag storage area is on.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S412, that the wait process request flag storage area is 0, the wait operation process ends. When the CPU 31 determines in step S412 that the wait process request flag storage area is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the wait process determination table (FIG. 33), acquires a value corresponding to the wait process request flag, and waits for a wait process monitoring timer. (Step S413). The numerical value stored in the wait process monitoring timer is decremented by 1 each time an interrupt process periodically generated with a period of 1.1173 msec is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the wait process request flag storage area (step S414). As described above, in the second embodiment, when any one of BB1 to BB3 is determined as an internal winning combination and the random number value at that time is within the range of values determined when the weight process is performed. The wait process request flag is turned on, and the contents of the wait process request flag storage area are held until BB1 to BB3 are determined as display combinations. That is, while the symbols BB1 to BB3 are carried over, the wait processing request flag storage area is cleared even if the corresponding symbol combination may not be displayed on the active line (so-called missing). I'm trying not to get it. Therefore, even if a loss occurs, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 to BB3 is finally displayed, the weight process can be surely executed, and the improvement of the interest is not hindered. be able to.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the wait process monitoring timer is 0 (step S415). When determining that the wait process monitoring timer is not 0, the CPU 31 repeats step S415 and waits until the wait process monitoring timer is updated to 0. When the CPU 31 determines in step S415 that the wait process monitoring timer is 0, the wait operation process ends. As a result, until the predetermined time elapses, the subsequent processing is not performed and the process waits.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, an effect content determination process in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an effect content determination process shown in FIG. 41 is executed instead of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 30 described above.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (step S521). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect selection table, determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the random number value, and registers (step S522). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (step S523). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the notification effect check process shown in FIG. 31 (step S524). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs notification frequency determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S525). In this process, the number of notifications is determined according to the wait process request flag. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S521 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S526). When determining that it is time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number (step S527). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in step S526 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination command is being received (step S528). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (step S529). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a weight effect check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S530). In this process, when any of BB1 to BB3 is determined as the display combination and the corresponding weight process request flag is on, the effect data for weight process corresponding to the weight process request flag is registered. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S528 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S531). When determining that the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (step S532). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the notification count determination process executed in the second embodiment will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the wait processing request flag storage area provided in the SDRAM 83 is 0 (step S541). The wait process request flag storage area (hereinafter referred to as a wait process request flag storage area (sub)) provided in the SDRAM 83 has the same configuration as the wait process request flag storage area provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. ing. The wait processing request flag storage area (sub) is updated based on the contents of the wait request flag transmitted as a start command from the main control circuit 71 described above. When determining that the wait process request flag storage area (sub) is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the notification count determination process.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S541 that the wait processing request flag storage area (sub) is not 0, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification count determination table shown in (1) of FIG. Is stored in the notification counter (step S542). When the notification frequency determination table shown in (2) of FIG. 35 is used, a random number value for notification frequency determination is extracted from the range of “0 to 255”, and the notification frequency is determined based on the extracted random number value. To decide. When this process ends, the notification count determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the weight effect check process executed in the second embodiment will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 to BB3 (step S551). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not BB1 to BB3, the weight effect check process ends. When determining that the display combination is BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the wait process request flag storage area (sub) is 0 (step S552). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the weight process request flag storage area (sub) is 0, the weight effect check process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S552 that the weight processing request flag storage area (sub) is not 0, the sub CPU 81 refers to the weight effect table and performs the weight processing based on the notification count determined in the notification count determination processing described above. Effect data is determined (step S553). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of rewriting the registered effect data with the determined effect data for weight processing (step S554). As a result, an effect for weight processing is performed in synchronization with a period during which weight processing is performed in the main control circuit 71. Then, the player can know the determined number of notifications by observing each weight processing effect to be executed. In addition, each of the weight processing in the main control circuit 71 is an effect performed corresponding to the BB1 weight process, an effect performed corresponding to the BB2 weight process, and an effect performed corresponding to the BB3 weight process. The period during which the production is performed varies depending on the period in which the performance is performed. In addition, the production data may be defined so as to produce different contents, such as changing the brightness when darkening the display screen of the liquid crystal display device for each weight processing effect data.

  In the second embodiment, only the fact that all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped and the symbol combinations related to BB1 to BB3 are displayed is used as a condition for performing the weight process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions such as detection of the start operation may be employed, such as employing the configuration of the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. good. When a plurality of conditions for performing weight processing are provided, for example, when BB1 is carried over, a bell is determined as an internal winning combination (that is, the above-described conditions for weight processing 1 are satisfied), and a combination of symbols related to BB1 Is displayed (that is, when the condition for the weight processing for BB1 described above is satisfied), the condition for performing the weight processing may be satisfied twice. In such a case, only one of the conditions is satisfied. Corresponding weight processing may be performed, or both weight processing corresponding to each condition may be performed.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine such as a video slot in addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment. In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window 5 liquid crystal display device 6 start lever 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 7S stop switch 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (1)

Game medium storage means for storing the value of the game medium input by the player;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation corresponding to a type of the plurality of reels when the plurality of reels are rotated by the reel rotating means;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
When the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped by the reel stopping means, at least a payout means for paying out game media based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels, thereby progressing the game. Control means for controlling;
Directing means for performing,
Effect control means for controlling the effect performed by the effect means based on a plurality of types of commands transmitted from the control means,
The internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means,
The control means has a plurality of predetermined triggers and times for waiting for the progress of the game based on the fact that a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and a specific condition is satisfied. Weight processing determining means for determining execution of one of the weight processes, and weight processing control means for controlling execution of the weight processing determined by the weight processing determining means,
The timing for waiting for the progress of the game is that the start operation detection means detects the start operation, the stop operation detection means detects at least one stop operation, and the reel stop means detects the plural Including at least one of all rotations of the reels being stopped,
When the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the control means transmits a command including at least information on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means to the effect control means. And
When the weight process is performed by the weight process control unit, a command including information on one weight process determined from the plurality of weight processes by the weight process determination unit is transmitted to the effect control unit. ,
The effect control means determines the effect data based on receiving the command including the information of the internal winning combination transmitted from the control means, and then receives the weight processing information transmitted from the control means. When receiving a command including, based on the information of the weight processing included in the command, rewrite the effect data ,
The weight processing control means further executes the weight processing when a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols related to the specific internal winning combination is displayed, When the combination of symbols related to a specific internal winning combination is not displayed, the weight processing is not executed.

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