JP6552564B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a predetermined winning combination is established, it does not end with the payout of one coin, but for a predetermined period of time, the gaming state is better than the normal state. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

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

  Among such gaming machines, gaming machines are known that shift to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player at a timing when a predetermined condition is established (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state and the start of the specific gaming state based on the determination are performed at the same timing, so it is easy for the player to understand the specific gaming state It is possible to reduce the fear of distrust of the state lottery.

JP 2002-52136 A

  An object of the present invention is to reduce a burden on a control system in a gaming machine.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and includes determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, variable display means capable of fluctuating display of identification display, and fluctuation in the variable display means. And a stop operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation for stopping the display, and the display result is displayed on the variable display unit based on the determination result of the determination unit and the stop operation mode detected by the stop operation detection unit. It is a game machine which can give a privilege according to the display result when it is derived, and it is possible to determine secondary information from primary information corresponding to the type of the determination result of the determination means, and the secondary The apparatus includes an effect determining unit capable of determining an effect based on information, and an effect executing unit capable of executing the effect determined by the effect determining unit. The determining unit determines at least a first determination result as a determination result. And the second determination result can be determined, and a display result according to the first determination result is derived in the variable display means, and a display according to the second determination result in the variable display means When the result is derived, the value of the privilege to be granted is the same, and the primary information corresponding to the first determination result and the primary information corresponding to the second determination result are different information. The determination means can determine the same secondary information from the primary information corresponding to the first determination result and the primary information corresponding to the second determination result, and at least in a predetermined state The number of types of secondary information that can be determined is smaller than the number of types of primary information that can be determined, and in the predetermined state, in the unit game in which secondary information of a predetermined type is determined, specific stop operation detection means In the and when detecting the stop operation at the timing when the display result are derived, when the stop operation detection means detects the stop operation at the timing which is not derived the specific display results, is performed by the presentation execution section that can der varying the representation embodiment is, with the setting value determination means for determining one of the set value from the set value of the plurality of stages having different advantageous degree for the player, in the predetermined state, the predetermined The setting determined by the set value determining means when the stop operation detecting means detects the stop operation at the timing when the specific display result is derived in the unit game in which the secondary information of the type is determined An effect that suggests a value can be generated .

Further, according to the present invention, in the gaming machine, first internal winning combination determination information (combination determination information) in which the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, the first combination is Second internal winning combination determination information that is a second probability that the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination is different from the first probability, and the probability that the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is the first Internal winning combination determination information storage means (combination determination information storage means) in which a plurality of internal winning combination determination information including the third internal winning combination determination information which is the third probability higher than the probability of When the advantageous game according to is completed, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information, and when switching to the first internal winning combination determination information, the number of unit games is the first In the second or third role until the predetermined number of times is counted When the corresponding symbol is stopped, the first internal winning combination determination information is switched to the second internal winning combination determination information, while before the symbol corresponding to the second combination or the third combination is stopped, When the first predetermined number of times is counted, when switching from the first internal winning combination determining information to the third internal winning combination determining information and switching to the second internal winning combination determining information, When the number of times is counted for the second predetermined number of times, the second internal winning combination determination information is switched to the third internal winning combination determination information.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, first internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination A second internal winning combination determination information, which is a second probability different from the first probability, and a third probability that the probability that the first combination is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the first probability The internal winning combination determination information storage unit in which a plurality of internal winning combination determination information including the third internal winning combination determination information, which is probability, is stored, and by the symbol stop control unit until a specific condition is established When it is determined that the stopped symbol is a symbol corresponding to the second combination, the internal symbol combination determination information is switched from the first internal symbol combination determination information to the second internal symbol combination determination information, and the symbol is stopped. The figure in which the symbol stopped by the control means corresponds to the second role Switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information from the first internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information when a specific condition is satisfied until it is determined that An internal winning combination determining means (composition determining means) for determining an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means, and an effect state transition for shifting the effect state between a plurality of predetermined effect states. And when the switching means is switching the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information, the effect state transition means shifts the effect state to a specific effect state, and When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the first combination while the state is shifted to the state, when the predetermined condition is met, In the production state And when the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is determined to be a symbol corresponding to the second combination, the normal rendering state is changed from the specific rendering state regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the state is shifted to the normal effect state, it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the first combination, and the normal effect is generated from the specific effect state. When transitioning to a state, transitioning from a normal rendering state to a specific rendering state is characterized.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

Symbol display means (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of predetermined roles Is an internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) for determining an internal winning combination, and a first combination (for example, replay 1 or replay 2 defined as a normal replay described later). First internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state described later) whose probability determined as an internal winning combination is a first probability, the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination Second internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state described later) having a second probability that is different from the first probability, and the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including third internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) having a third probability that is higher than the first probability is stored. Internal winning combination determination information storage means (for example, main ROM 32 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information (for example, main CPU 31 described later, main control circuit described later) 71, and internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal winning combination determining unit described later) that determines an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching unit in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game. Means for performing lottery processing, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc., and variation display of symbols on the symbol display means in response to satisfying the predetermined stop condition Therefore, a special combination (for example, a BB described later) is performed by the symbol stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the internal winning combination determination means. Is determined as the internal winning combination, and it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the special combination (for example, an advantageous game advantageous to the player (for example, Advantageous game operation means (for example, a main CPU 31, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71 which will be described later) for starting a bonus game, an RB gaming state, which will be described later, and the first internal winning combination determination information or A game number counting means (for example, the number of RT games described later) for counting the number of unit games since switching to the second internal winning combination determination information The first internal winning combination determination information includes a second combination (for example, Replay 3 defined as a special replay described later) and a third combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later). For example, replay 4 defined as a special replay described later) has a probability of being determined as an internal winning combination, and the second internal winning combination determination information includes the second winning combination and the third winning combination as internal winning combinations. The switching means has no probability of being determined as a winning combination, and when the advantageous game is over, the switching means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information, and determines the internal winning combination determination When the information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information, the symbol stop control is performed until the first predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times described later, etc.) are counted by the game number counting means. Stopped by means When it is determined that the symbol is a symbol corresponding to the second role or the third role, the internal winning combination determination information is determined from the first internal winning combination determination information. Switching to the combination determination information, the first stop by the game number counting unit is not determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control unit is a symbol corresponding to the second combination or the third combination. When the predetermined number of times is counted, the internal winning combination determination information is switched from the first internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information, and the internal winning combination determination information is changed to the second internal winning combination determination information. If the second predetermined number of times (for example, 1000 times described later, etc.) is counted by the game number counting means while switching to the internal winning combination determination information of the second internal winning combination determination information Internal winning combination of Gaming machine, characterized in that switching to the third internal winning combination determination information from the home information.
Further, a symbol display means (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of displaying a plurality of symbols variably and stopped, and a plurality of predetermined symbols. Internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table, which will be described later) for determining an internal winning combination from the first combination, and a first combination (for example, replay 1 or replay 2 determined as a normal replay, which will be described later) First internal winning combination determination information (for example, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later) having a first probability of being determined as an internal winning combination, the first winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination Second internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state described later) having a second probability different from the first probability, and the first winning combination as an internal winning combination A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including third internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state to be described later), which is a third probability whose determined probability is higher than the first probability. Internal winning combination determination information storage means (for example, main ROM 32 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information (for example, main CPU 31 described later, main control described later). The internal winning combination determining means (for example, to be described later) for determining the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game. Means for performing internal lottery processing, main control circuit 71 described later, etc., and variation display of symbols in the symbol display means in response to satisfying predetermined stop conditions Based on the symbol stop control means (for example, means for performing the reel stop control process described later, the main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) to stop at a predetermined symbol, and the normal effect state (for example, the third effect state (General effect state), a later described seventh effect state (dummy effect state)) and a specific effect state (for example, a later described first effect state (chance zone 1), and a later described second effect state (chance zone 2). Means for shifting the effect state among a plurality of effect states (e.g., means for performing effect state determination processing described later, sub CPU 81 described later, sub control circuit 72 described later, etc.), and Production means (for example, sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later, 4th reel 23, which will be described later) that performs an effect based on the effect state transferred by the effect state transition means, and the switching means When the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information, a specific condition (for example, the number of unit games since switching to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state described later) The symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means corresponds to the second part (for example, Replay 3 or Replay 4 defined as the special replay described later) until 50 times are counted). When the symbol is determined to be a symbol, the internal symbol combination determination information is switched from the first internal symbol combination determination information to the second internal symbol combination determination information, and the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means If the specific condition is satisfied before it is determined that the symbol is a symbol corresponding to the second combination, whether the internal winning combination determination information is the first internal winning combination determination information Switching to the third internal winning combination determination information, and when the switching means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information, the production state transition means changes the production state to the specific internal winning combination determination information. When it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the first combination while the effect state is shifted to the specific effect state. When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when it is determined to shift to the seventh rendering state (dummy rendering state) in the rendering state transition lottery process described later), the rendering state is changed from the specific rendering state to the specific rendering state. The symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the second combination while shifting to the normal effect state and the effect state is transferred to the specific effect state. If it is determined, the production state is shifted from the specific production state to the normal production state regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the normal production state is entered. In addition, when it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the first combination, when the transition from the specific effect state to the normal effect state, A gaming machine that shifts from a normal performance state to the specific performance state.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal winning combination determination information storing means includes: first internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability; Second internal winning combination determination information in which the probability that 1 combination is determined as an internal winning combination is a second probability different from the first probability, and the probability that the first combination is determined as an internal winning combination A plurality of internal winning combination determination information is stored, including third internal winning combination determination information, which is a third probability that is higher than the first probability. If the switching means determines that the symbol stopped by the symbol stopping control means is the symbol corresponding to the second combination before the specific condition is established, the internal winning combination determination information is Switching from the internal winning combination determination information of 1 to the second internal winning combination determination information, and until it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is the symbol corresponding to the second combination, a specific When the condition is satisfied, the internal winning combination determination information is switched from the first internal winning combination determination information to the third internal winning combination determination information. The internal winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information switched by the switching means.

  In this way, in the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information, the symbol corresponding to the second combination is not displayed stopped on the symbol display means, but a specific symbol is displayed. The game can be advanced while wishing that the condition is satisfied. That is, in this gaming state, it is possible to provide a game that is expected to shift to the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the third internal winning combination determination information. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, when shifting to the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the first internal winning combination determination information, an effect based on the specific effect state is performed. Then, when the symbol corresponding to the second combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means while the effect based on the specific effect state is being performed, the second internal winning combination determination information disadvantageous to the player is displayed. The gaming state transitions to the disadvantageous gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the basis, and the staging state transitions from the specific staging state to the normal staging state. On the other hand, when the symbol corresponding to the first combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means while the specific effect state is being performed, the game state does not shift to the above-mentioned disadvantageous game state, When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect state shifts from the specific effect state to the normal effect state.

  By doing in this way, there may be cases where the gaming state has not actually shifted to the disadvantageous gaming state, even when transitioning from the effect based on the specific effect state to the effect based on the normal effect state. Therefore, even if the effect based on the normal effect state is performed, the player has a sense of expectation to shift to the game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the third internal winning combination determination information. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect state transfer means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information, and transfers the effect state to the normal effect state In the case where it is determined that the symbol stopped by the symbol stopping control means is the symbol corresponding to the first combination, the specific effect state is shifted to the normal effect state, Since the effect state can be shifted from the normal effect state to the specific effect state, even when the effect based on the normal effect state is performed, the effect based on the specific effect state is generated again. It may be done. Therefore, even if the effect based on the normal effect state is performed, the player has a sense of expectation to shift to the game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the third internal winning combination determination information. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, the burden on the control system can be reduced.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the main reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a main reel, a main display window, and an effective line. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a main reel. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT4 gaming states. The figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for small part and replay. The figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonus. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a main reel. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows RT game state determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. The figure which shows the carryover combination storage area. The figure which shows the operating flag storage area. The figure which shows various commands. The figure which shows the various parameters of a medal insertion command. The figure which shows the various parameters of a start command. The figure which shows the various parameters of an input state command. Main flowchart of main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows a main reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption processing in the main control circuit. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the sub reel. The figure which shows the relationship of a sub reel, a sub display window, and an effective line. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the 4th reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the correspondence of a game state and a production state. The figure which shows the transition transition of an effect state. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the symbol combination table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the detailed production state determination table. The figure which shows a main flag corresponding | compatible table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a sub reel fluctuation start presentation lottery table. The figure which shows a sub reel fluctuation start effect structure table. The figure which shows the correspondence of a detailed production state and a production | presentation reel fluctuation production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. A figure showing a production reel change production number lottery table. The figure which shows a production reel fluctuation production composition table. The figure which shows a production reel fluctuation production composition table. The figure which shows an effect data determination table. The figure which shows a JAC frequency determination table. The figure which shows the lottery table of a setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the symbol stop table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the symbol stop table of a sub reel. The figure which shows the symbol stop table of a sub reel. The flowchart of the sub control circuit at the time of power activation. The flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the sound control task of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the production reel control task of the sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the received command analysis process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation state determination process of a subcontrol circuit. 88 is a flowchart following on from FIG. 88 is a flowchart following to FIG. The flowchart which shows the effect lottery process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the stop mode (front) determination process for sub reels of a sub control circuit. FIG. 91 is a flowchart following to FIG. 91; The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the rotation start command reception for effect reels of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the reel stop command reception of a sub control circuit. 94 is a flowchart following to FIG. The flowchart which shows the stop mode (after) determination process 1 for sub reels of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the stop mode (subsequent) determination process 2 for the sub reels of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the setting suggestion production processing of the secondary control circuit. The flowchart which shows processing at the time of display combination command reception of the sub control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus start command reception of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus end command reception of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the input state command reception of a sub control circuit.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 has a front door 1a. A substantially horizontal pedestal 2 is formed in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 1a. On the other hand, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row in the approximate center behind the front door 1a. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). A plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Above the pedestal portion 2, three main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R in which the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are visible are provided. The main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.

  A medal insertion slot 5 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 2 as an opening for receiving, inside the housing of the gaming machine 1, a medal as a medium embodying information on value relating to gaming.

  On the left side of the pedestal 2, a 1-BET button 8a and a 2-BET button are configured to be selectable by pressing the number of medals provided for one game (hereinafter referred to as "inserted number"). 8b and a maximum BET button 8c are provided. The one game is basically started by the player's operation of a start lever 6 (hereinafter referred to as "start operation") to be performed by the player to start the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the process ends when the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  When the 1-BET button 8a is pressed, "1" is selected as the insertion number, and when the 2-BET button 8b is pressed, "2" is selected as the insertion number. When the maximum BET button 8c is pressed, “3” is selected as the number of inserted sheets. Then, according to the number of inserted sheets, the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b and the maximum BET lamp 9c provided on the left side of the front of the front door 1a are lighted. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of inserted sheets is one, and the 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. Hereinafter, an operation of pushing the BET buttons 8a, 8b and 8c and an operation of inserting a medal provided for one game into the medal insertion slot 5 will be referred to as an "input operation".

  A start lever 6 is attached to the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 2 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. In other words, in response to the operation of the start lever 6 by the player, the variation of the symbols in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R starts.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 2 and on the right of the start lever 6. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the rotation of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. These are basically the same for sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R described later. Here, the operation of pushing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player in order to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (or sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R described later) is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”. It is said.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation performed when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later are disposed on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. These stop switches detect the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Credit / payout of medals to be paid out by displaying the combination of symbols relating to the internal winning combination along the activated line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 2 A C / P button 13 for switching by pressing is provided. By switching the C / P button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 14 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 15.

  On the left side of the front of the front door 1a, a bonus game information display unit 16 and a credit display unit 17 are provided below the maximum BET lamp 9c. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes a 7-segment LED. For example, the bonus game information display unit 16 displays the number of games allowed in the bonus game in the bonus game. The credit display unit 17 is configured to include a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of credited medals.

  A WIN lamp 18 is provided on the right of the front of the front door 1a. The WIN lamp 18 basically lights up when a bonus described later is determined as an internal winning combination, and goes out when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus described later is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, on the right side of the front face of the front door 1a, above the WIN lamp 18, a reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19 is provided. In the embodiment, two types of selection effect modes of “normal mode” and “reprint mode” are provided. The “normal mode” is an effect mode for enjoying all effects performed in the gaming machine 1. The “Reprint Mode” is limited to the performances that were performed in the game machines with the old specifications among the effects performed in the “Normal Mode”. It is a production mode. The reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19 notifies whether the selection effect mode is “normal mode” or “reproduction mode”. When the selection effect mode is “normal mode”, the reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19 is turned off. Is lit.

  Above the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the front door 1a, three sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. The sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are large reels and are larger than the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. A plurality of types of symbols (decorative symbols) are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R start to rotate as the start lever 6 is operated in the same manner as the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Thereafter, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute as the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate). The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R stop rotating when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. Thus, in the embodiment, the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are synchronized.

  Three sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided corresponding to the three sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. The sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are configured such that the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are visible.

  A fourth reel 23 is rotatably provided above the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R provided behind the front door 1a. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R rotate in the vertical direction, that is, the vertical direction, while the 4th reel 23 rotates in the horizontal direction, that is, the horizontal direction. Further, a 4th display window 24 is provided corresponding to the 4th reel 23. The 4th display window 24 is configured such that the 4th reel 23 is visible.

  Speakers 25L and 25R for producing sound effects relating to game effects are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front door 1a. Furthermore, on the right side of the lower part of the front door 1a, a speaker 26 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects is provided.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array in which 18 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers "0" to "17" are attached corresponding to each symbol.

  Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R has “red 7 (design 201)”, “blue 7 (design 202)”, “cherry (design 203)”, “bell (design 204)”, “red watermelon (design) 205), “yellow watermelon (pattern 206)”, “red plum (pattern 207)”, “white plum (pattern 208)”, and “blank (pattern 209)” with a plurality of symbols (special symbols) The configured symbol sequence is shown. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate so that the symbol rows move in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 3, symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. More specifically, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the left main display window 4L, the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, and the upper stage of the middle main display window 4C. , The middle of the main display window 4C, the lower part of the middle main display window 4C, the upper part of the right main display window 4R, the middle part of the right main display window 4R, and the lower part of the right main display window 4R Three consecutive symbols arranged in 3C and 3R are displayed. That is, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  (2) in FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the embodiment, effective lines 1 to 8 are provided as effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. For example, the effective line 1 is a line connecting the upper position of the left main display window 4L, the upper position of the middle main display window 4C, and the upper position of the right main display window 4R. In addition, although each effective line is validated on condition that input operation | movement is performed, an effective line may be comprised so that it may be visually recognized and may be comprised so that it may not be visually recognized.

  With reference to FIGS. 4 to 39, the circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described.

  FIG. 4 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices that are actuators electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and various devices based on signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 for controlling (for example, the speakers 25L, 25R, 26 and the effect reels (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23)) and the signal transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 are relayed 10 shows a circuit configuration including a main relay circuit 71 a and a sub relay circuit 72 a that relays signals communicated between the sub control circuit 72 and various devices.

  The main control circuit 71 is mainly composed of the microcomputer 30 arranged on the substrate. Further, the main control circuit 71 is configured to include a circuit that extracts a random value. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 executes a program stored in the main ROM 32 to control the operation of each actuator directly or indirectly. The main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the generated random number, a clock pulse generating circuit 34 that generates a pulse to indicate time or measure time, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and A sampling circuit 37 is connected. The main CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random values.

  The main ROM 32 stores fixed data such as a program for the main CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 26 to 39 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 5 to 18 described later. Further, the main ROM 32 stores information on various signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The main RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the main CPU 31 executes a program. For example, the main RAM 33 is provided with various areas shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 and 23 to 25 described later. That is, the main RAM 33 is information storage means for storing various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a signal from the microcomputer 30 are 1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, bonus game information display section 16, and credit display There are a hopper 40 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to commands of the section 17, the WIN lamp 18, and the hopper drive circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that controls the rotation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R by outputting a predetermined pulse (hereinafter referred to as “drive pulse”), and a hopper drive circuit 41 that controls the operation of the hopper 40. A lamp driving circuit 45 that manages lighting and extinguishing of the BET lamp 9a and the like, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages display by the bonus game information display unit 16 and the like are connected to the main CPU 31. Each of these circuits receives an output signal from the main CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The start switch 6S, the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the 1-BET switch 8aS, the 2-BET switch 8bS, and the like are means for generating a signal to be sent to the microcomputer 30 for the microcomputer 30 to generate a signal. There are a maximum BET switch 8cS, a C / P switch 13S, a setting switch 61S, a reset switch 62S, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a predetermined signal. Based on this signal, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. That is, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 5. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate predetermined signals according to the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this signal, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. In other words, based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the symbol.

  The setting switch 61S is an operation for turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 in a state where a setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated in the right direction, that is, in the “ON” direction (hereinafter, “ Detection of “setting value change operation”. The reset switch 62S is a reset button provided to determine a set value, which is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player when the setting value change operation is detected by the setting switch 61S. Detects an operation to press (not shown). When this operation is detected by the reset switch 62S, the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 shifts in four steps of "1", "4", "6" and "H".

  In the embodiment, when the setting value changing operation and the reset button operation are performed and the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired setting value, the start lever 6 is operated, A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of four stages of set values “1”, “4”, “6”, and “H” can be determined as the set value. In other words, the main CPU 31 stores one set value among a plurality of set values indicating the degree of advantage for the player in the main RAM 33. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated in the left direction, that is, in the direction of "OFF", the player can perform an operation with the set value set. By performing these operations, the probability that the main winning combination is determined by the main CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player and the total number of medals thrown into the gaming machine 1 are adjusted. The values such as the so-called payout rate and machine percentage calculated from a certain total number of inserted sheets are adjusted.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse from a sensor provided on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal to the main CPU 31. Based on this signal, the main CPU 31 manages the positions of symbols when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 counted by the medal detection unit 40S reaches a specified number.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a range of fixed numerical values. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random number value thus extracted is stored in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “random number storage area”) provided in the main RAM 33.

  The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by applying some drive pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The number of drive pulses applied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written to a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a count value of the drive pulses. On the other hand, a configuration is employed in which a signal for resetting the predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “reset pulse”) is obtained each time the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. When the reset pulse is input to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the main RAM 33 is updated to “0”.

  In the embodiment, when the drive pulses are given to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Rotate. In the embodiment, a counter (hereinafter referred to as “symbol counter”) is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of times the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have rotated by one symbol.

  Then, the reel position detection circuit 50 is a line connecting the positions of the symbol attached with the code number "0" to the middle of the left main display window 4L, the middle of the middle main display window 4C, and the middle of the right main display window 4R. A reset pulse is obtained at a position (hereinafter referred to as symbol position “0”) displayed along (hereinafter referred to as “center line”). In other words, the reset pulse is configured to be obtained at the timing when the symbol with the code number "0" is displayed along the center line. Here, the symbol position is information on the position used when the main CPU 31 specifies the position of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by "1" corresponding to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is "1," The main CPU 31 can identify that the symbol corresponding to the code number “1” is displayed along the center line. That is, the main CPU 31 can specify the symbol displayed along the center line based on the value of the symbol counter. The main CPU 31 can specify the symbols displayed along the effective lines 1 to 8 by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIGS. 31 to 33 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the main CPU 31 controls the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, Based on the signals sent from 7CS and 7RS, a signal instructing to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  When a winning is established, the main CPU 31 supplies a signal instructing to start paying out medals to the hopper driving circuit 41 and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, a signal instructing to end the payout of medals is sent to the main CPU 31. It is input. Thereby, the driving of the hopper 40 is stopped via the hopper driving circuit 41, and the payout of the medal is completed.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  With reference to FIG. 6, an internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries to be described later will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, the normal gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the CB gaming state are provided as gaming states. The RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state are collectively referred to as the RT gaming state.

  The gaming state includes the types of internal winning combinations that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 31 to 33 described later), the probability that an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, The state is distinguished depending on whether or not the bonus game is activated. The number of sliding frames is the amount by which the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation stops ( In other words, the amount by which the symbol fluctuates is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, three medals are required for one unit game, and in the RB gaming state, two medals are required for one unit game. I assume. In addition, in the CB gaming state, one medal is required for one unit game. Further, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the gaming state excluding the CB gaming state is three, and the maximum number of sliding symbols in the CB gaming state is one.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random value (so-called determination random value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37. Referring to FIG. 8, the number of lotteries is “17” when the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 20), which will be described later, is 0 in the general gaming state and the RT2 gaming state. When the value of the area is not 0 (1), it is “15”. In the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0, it is “18”, and when the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0, it is “16”. In the RB gaming state, the number of lotteries is “5”. In the CB gaming state, the lottery value is not subtracted.

  Here, various game states in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The general gaming state is performed when there is no carryover combination. The carryover combination is a combination in which the corresponding symbol combination is allowed to line up along the effective line (permitted according to the internal winning combination) over one or more games, specifically, BB or MB described later Say.

  When BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination and has a carryover combination, the RT4 operating flag is updated to ON, and the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state. The RT4 in-progress flag is information for identifying whether the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, and if it is on, it is the RT4 gaming state, and if it is off, another gaming state It is.

  The RT4 gaming state is positioned as a carryover state because it allows a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination to be lined up along the active line for one or more games. . When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in BB or MB is arranged along the effective line, the main CPU 31 determines that BB or MB has won. In this case, the main CPU 31 updates the RT4 in-operation flag to off, and ends the RT4 gaming state.

  When the BB is won, the BB in-operation flag is updated to ON, and the big bonus (BB) is activated. Then, the RB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of BB, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the RB gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a game in which the first type special object operates, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. The "type 1 special prize" is a prize that increases the number of combinations of symbols pertaining to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the condition device pertaining to winnings per prescribed number operates. When it is done, it means those which can continue operation until the result of the number of games not exceeding 12 times is obtained. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. When the RB operating flag is on, When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB gaming state.

  The condition under which the flag under RB operation is updated to on is that the flag under BB operation described later is on (it is determined as YES in step S31 of FIG. 28 described later). In this case, processing at the time of RB operation is performed (step S33 in FIG. 28 described later), “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter. The game possible number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The winable number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the flag under RB operation is updated to the off is basically 12 unit games are played after the flag under RB operation is updated to the value of the possible game number counter set to “12”. Becomes “0” (determine YES in step S133 in FIG. 36 described later), or a symbol combination relating to winning is displayed in eight unit games since the flag under RB operation is updated to on In other words, the value of the possible winning number counter set to “8” becomes “0” (YES is determined in step S131 of FIG. 36 described later). It is also updated to OFF when the BB in-operation flag is updated to OFF.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the big bonus (BB) is in operation. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The "character continuous actuation device related to the first kind special character" is a device capable of continuously operating the first kind special character, and is operated and predetermined when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the big bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player with respect to the unit game value (number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is included in all the game states. And the highest.

  The condition that the BB operating flag is updated to ON is that BB is established as a display combination (YES is determined in step S153 in FIG. 38 described later). In this case, processing at the BB operation time is performed (step S154 in FIG. 38 described later), and “345” is set in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of the bonus.

  The condition under which the BB operating flag is updated to the off state is that the BB operating flag is updated to the on state, 345 medals are paid out after the BB operation is performed, and the bonus end number set to “345” That is, the value of the counter becomes "0" (it is determined as YES in step S124 of FIG. 36 described later).

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on to when it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. The RB in-operation flag is updated to on in response to the BB in-operation flag being updated to on. Then, when the possible game number counter becomes “0” or the possible game number counter becomes “0”, the RB in-operation flag is updated to off. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

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

  On the other hand, when the MB is won, the MB in operation flag is updated to ON, and the middle bonus (MB) is activated. Then, the CB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of the MB, and the gaming state is shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the CB gaming state.

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the "type 2 special role" is operating. "Type 2 special combination" is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning a prize regardless of the result of internal lottery. This means that the operation is terminated when In the CB gaming state, the left main reel 3L is almost uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding symbols is “1”), and the maximum number of sliding symbols of the other main reels 3C and 3R is “3”.

  The CB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the CB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. When the CB operating flag is on, When the state is a CB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the CB gaming state.

  The condition under which the CB operating flag is updated to on is that the MB operating flag described later is on (it is determined as YES in step S34 of FIG. 28 described later). The condition under which the CB in-operation flag is updated to off is that one game (one unit game) is ended.

  The MB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the middle bonus (MB) is operating. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. The "character continuous actuation device related to the second kind special character" is a device capable of continuously operating the second kind special character, and is operated and predetermined when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is In the state where the middle bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value provided to the player for the unit game value (the number of medals inserted in one game) used to play the game is the state where the BB is operated. Next high.

  The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that MB is established as a display combination (YES is determined in step S151 in FIG. 38 described later). In this case, processing at the time of MB operation is performed (step S152 in FIG. 38 described later), and “120” is set in the bonus end number counter described above.

  The condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the MB operating flag is updated to ON, 120 medals are paid out after the MB is operated, and the bonus end number set to “120” That is, the value of the counter becomes "0" (it is determined as YES in step S124 of FIG. 36 described later).

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

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

  When the BB operating flag is updated to OFF and the operation of BB ends, the gaming state is shifted from the RB gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF and the MB operation ends, the gaming state is shifted from the CB gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  The RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are gaming states with a first probability that the probability that Replay 1 or Replay 2 defined as normal replay is determined as an internal winning combination is lower than that in the normal gaming state. Also, the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are gaming states in which the internal winning combination may be won. The RT1 gaming state is positioned as the first probability gaming state A because the probability that the normal replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the first probability, and is distinguished from the RT3 gaming state that is the same first probability. , It is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the normal gaming state. The RT3 gaming state is positioned as the first probability gaming state B because the probability that the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and it is distinguished from the RT1 gaming state that is the same first probability. , It is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Whether or not it is the RT1 gaming state can be determined by whether or not the RT1 in-operation flag is on. Further, it can be determined whether or not the RT3 gaming state is in effect by whether or not the RT3 in-operation flag is on. If the RT1 in-operation flag is on, it is in the RT1 gaming state, and if the RT3 in-operation flag is on, it is in the RT3 gaming state.

  The condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON is that the operation of BB ends and the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. In this case, "50" is set in the RT game number counter (step S127 in FIG. 36 described later). The RT game number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state.

  The condition that the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically that the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “50” after 50 unit games are performed after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON. Is "0" (it is determined as YES in step S147 of FIG. 37 described later). Also, although details will be described later, when Replay 3 or Replay 4 defined as a special replay is established as a display combination (when it is determined YES in Step S 142 of FIG. 37 described later) Are also updated off (step S144 in FIG. 38 described later, step S81 in FIG. 33 described later).

  Similarly, the condition that the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON is that the MB operation ends and the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. In this case, “3” is set in the RT game number counter (step S128 in FIG. 36 described later).

  The condition that the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “3” after three unit games are performed after the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON. Is "0" (it is determined as YES in step S147 of FIG. 37 described later). In addition, when the replay 3 or the replay 4 determined as the special replay is established as the display combination (when it is determined YES in step S142 in FIG. 37 described later), or when the internal winning is carried over to the carryover combination, it is updated off. (Step S144 in FIG. 37 described later, Step S81 in FIG. 33 described later).

  When the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state ends, which gaming state is to be transferred depends on which condition satisfies the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating state Depends on whether the flag is updated off.

  If the RT1 in-operation flag or the RT3 in-operation flag is updated to OFF in response to the RT game number counter becoming "0", the state shifts to the general game state described above. If the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF in response to the establishment of the replay 3 or the replay 4 determined as the special replay, the RT2 gaming state is entered. If the RT1 in-operation flag or the RT3 in-operation flag is updated to OFF in response to internal winning of the carryover combination, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state described above.

  The RT2 gaming state is a gaming state with a second probability that the probability that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination is lower than the general gaming state. Also, the RT2 gaming state is a gaming state in which the internal winning combination can be won internally. The RT2 gaming state is positioned as the second probability gaming state because the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the second probability gaming state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the general gaming state.

  The condition that the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON is that the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF in response to Replay 3 or Replay 4 defined as the special replay being established as a display combination. is there. In this case, "1000" is set to the RT game number counter (step S143 in FIG. 37 described later).

  The condition that the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF is basically the value of the RT game number counter that is set to “1000” after 1000 unit games have been performed after the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON. Is "0" (it is determined as YES in step S147 of FIG. 37 described later). In addition, when the internal winning combination is won internally, it is updated to OFF (step S81 in FIG. 33 described later).

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

  The internal lottery table defines the information of the lottery value and the information of the data pointer corresponding to the winning number. The “winning number” refers to a number for the main CPU 31 to identify the result when the lottery is performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. The “lottery value” is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value, and the probability of winning each winning number by dividing each lottery value by the number of random number values that can be obtained (“65536” in the embodiment) The so-called winning probability) can be calculated.

  In the embodiment, a lottery value is subtracted from a random value, and when the subtracted value is negative, a numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as a winning number. For example, when the random number value extracted in the normal gaming state is "663", the lottery value "660" corresponding to the winning number "1" is first subtracted from the "663". The subtracted value is “3” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “5” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the “3”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “2” corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the winning number.

  The “data pointer” is a number for the main CPU 31 to identify which role the role corresponding to the winning number is. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined roles are classified into a winning combination, a replaying combination, and a bonus game combination, and a small combination / replay data pointer corresponding to each division And a bonus data pointer is provided.

  In the role of the embodiment, BB, MB, horn cherry 1-4, medium cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2, and replays 1-4 are provided. Hereinafter, BB and MB are collectively referred to as "bonus", and corner cherry 1 to 4, middle cherry 1 to 2, bell 1 to 4, and watermelon 1 to 2 are collectively referred to as "small portion". Also, Replay 1 and Replay 2 are collectively referred to as “normal Replay”, and Replay 3 and Replay 4 are collectively referred to as “special replay”. The normal replay and the special replay are generally referred to as "replay" hereinafter.

  Further, in the embodiment, as an internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 8, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 9, an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. An internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. 12, and an internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state shown in FIG. 13 are provided. The internal lottery table for the normal gaming state is referred to in the ordinary gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is referred to in the RB gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT2 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to in the RT4 gaming state. In the case of the CB gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the corner cherries 1 to 4, the middle cherries 1 to 2, the bells 1 to 4, and the watermelons 1 to 2 are all determined as the internal winning combination. .

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. Comparing the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) and the RT gaming state internal lottery table (FIGS. 10 to 13), when using the general gaming state internal lottery table, the RT gaming state internal lottery table The lottery value corresponding to the winning number “13” is larger than when the lottery table is used. The small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “13” is “8”, and referring to FIG. 14 described later, the small role / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to replays 1 and 2.

  Although the details will be described later, when the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed along the effective line, the same number of medals as the medals are automatically inserted when inserted in the unit game this time. Therefore, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the replays 1 and 2 may be internally won regardless of the type of the gaming state, but the probability of internally winning the replays 1 and 2 is The general gaming state is higher than the RT1-RT4 gaming state. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, compared to the RT1 to RT4 gaming state, it is easy to obtain a benefit that unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  In the case of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 10) or the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 12), “9” may be determined as the small role / replay data pointer. When referring to another internal lottery table, there is no case where "9" is determined as the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Referring to FIG. 14 to be described later, the hit request flags corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “9” are replays 3 to 4. Therefore, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the replays 3 to 4 may be determined as an internal winning combination, but in the other gaming states, the replays 3 to 4 are internally There is no case to be determined as a winning role.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table is used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the data pointer corresponding to the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines information of a hit request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. The “hit request flag” refers to 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay shown in FIG. 14 and the internal combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. 15 are provided. The internal winning combination determination table for a small winning combination / replay is a table for determining whether a winning combination or a winning combination related to a replay is an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The bonus internal winning combination determination table is a table for determining whether or not the combination related to the bonus game is an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer.

  For example, if the winning number determined with reference to the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8) is “9”, the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “9” is “6”. ”And the bonus data pointer is“ 2 ”. Referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, the hit request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “6” is “00001111” (bells 1 to 4). Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, the hit request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “2” is “10000000” (BB). Therefore, when the winning number determined with reference to the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 8) is “9”, the bells 1 to 4 and BB are determined as the internal winning combination.

  According to FIG. 8 to FIG. 13 described above, when the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number is “1”, “2”, “6” to “8”, the value of the bonus data pointer is “ It may be “1” or “2”. The hit request flags corresponding to these small part / replay data pointers are corner cherry 1-4, middle cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2, replay 1-2, and a bonus data pointer The hit request flags corresponding to are MB and BB. Therefore, when horn cherry 1-4, medium cherry 1-2, bell 1-4, watermelon 1-2 or replay 1-2 are determined as internal winning combinations, BB or MB is determined as internal winning combination at the same time. There may be.

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

  The symbol combination table stores display combination data (information) corresponding to the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one valid line and the display combination in which data of the display combination is stored. Information of storage area addition data for determining which display combination storage area among the regions 1 to 3 is set, and information of the number of payouts corresponding to data of the display combination.

  In the embodiment, possible values of the storage area addition data are three types of “0” to “2”. When the storage area addition data is “0”, the display combination data is set in the display combination storage area 1 among the display combination storage areas 1 to 3, and when the storage area addition data is “1”, the display combination is displayed. Is set in the display combination storage area 2. When the storage area addition data is “2”, the data of the display combination is set in the display combination storage area 3.

  For example, when a combination of symbols of "cherry-red watermelon-ANY" is displayed along the effective line, "00000001" is determined as data of a display combination by referring to the symbol combination table. The display combination corresponding to this data is corner cherry 1. Since the storage area addition data corresponding to the display combination data “00000001” is “0”, the display combination data is set in the display combination storage area 1 among the display combination storage areas 1 to 3. Further, the payout number corresponding to the data "00000001" of the display combination is "1" when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RT gaming state and the insertion number is 3 (3 BET), and the gaming state is In the RB gaming state, when the number of inserted cards is 2 (2 BETs), it is “1”. Further, when the gaming state is the CB gaming state and the inserted number is 1 (1 BET), it is “15”. Accordingly, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT gaming state or the RB gaming state and the inserted number is 3 or 2, one medal is paid out, the gaming state is the CB gaming state, and the inserted number is In the case of 1, 15 medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 17, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation table is used when the main CPU 31 sets various counters related to the operation of the bonus game.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on the operating flag stored in the operating flag storage area provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state and information on the value stored in the bonus end number counter. And the information of the value stored in the possible number-of-games counter and the information of the value stored in the possible number-of-winning times counter.

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

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

  The RT gaming state determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT gaming state determination table is referred to when a combination of symbols corresponding to Replay 3 or Replay 4 defined as a combination of RT2 transition symbols is displayed along the effective line.

  The RT gaming state determination table includes information on an operating flag corresponding to the type of RT transition symbol, and information on a value to be stored in the RT game number counter corresponding to the type of RT transition symbol. The RT transition symbol is a symbol serving as a trigger for updating the RT operation flag to ON.

  As shown in FIG. 18, there are replay 3 and replay 4 in the RT transition symbol. When these RT transition symbols are displayed on the effective line, the RT2 in-operation flag is set to ON by being updated from "0" to "1". At this time, the RT game number counter stores “1000” which is a value corresponding to the displayed RT transition symbol.

  Various storage areas will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas are provided in the main RAM 33 in the main control circuit 71 and in a sub RAM 83 described later in the sub control circuit 72.

  FIG. 19 shows an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area includes an internal winning combination storing area 1, an internal winning combination storing area 2, and an internal winning combination storing area 3, and the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storage area 2 include Data corresponding to the small role is stored. Further, data corresponding to replay and bonus are stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to Naka-Cherry 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to medium cherry 2. Bits 6 and 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is a storage area corresponding to bell 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to bell 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to bell 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 2. Bits 6 and 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 3 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 4. Bit 4 and bit 5 are unused storage areas. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB.

  For example, referring to FIG. 8 described above, when the winning number “5” is determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 31 to 33 described later), the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “5” is determined. Is “2” and the bonus data pointer is “1”. Referring to FIG. 14 mentioned above, the hit request flag corresponding to small part / replay data pointer “2” is “00110000” (medium cherry 1 to 2), and referring to FIG. 15 mentioned above, the bonus data pointer The hit request flag corresponding to “1” is “01000000” (MB). Accordingly, among internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, “1” is stored in bit 4 and bit 5 corresponding to medium cherry 1 to 2 in internal winning combination storing area 1, and internal winning combination storing area 3 Stores “1” in bit 6 corresponding to MB.

  Although not shown, the main RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storage area. The display combination storage area includes a display combination storage area 1, a display combination storage area 2, and a display combination storage area 3. The display combination storage area 1 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1. The display combination storage area 2 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 2, and the display combination storage area 3 has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 3.

  FIG. 20 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. Bits 0 to 5 are unused storage areas. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the MB. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to BB. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover role, “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carryover role. For example, when the carryover combination is BB, “1” is stored in bit 7 of the carryover combination storage area.

  FIG. 21 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT4 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the MB operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the CB operation flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the flag under RB operation. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the BB operating flag. For example, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the active line and RT2 is activated, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the operating flag storage area.

  Various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 to the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command when the command type is “01H” is an initialization command. This initialization command is a command for instructing from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to initialize the sub RAM 83 and the like, and is transmitted when the set value is changed.

  The command when the command type is “02H” is a demonstration display command. This demonstration display command is a command for instructing from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to notify that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer, and is 10 seconds after the unit game ends. Sent when no medals are inserted even after elapse.

  The command in the case where the command type is "03H" is a medal insertion command. This medal insertion command is a command for instructing the sub control circuit 72 side from the main control circuit 71 side to store information regarding the number of medals inserted into the sub RAM 83, and the medal insertion or bet operation is Sent when done.

  The command when the command type is “04H” is a start command. The start command is a command for instructing the sub control circuit 72 side from the main control circuit 71 side to store information on the internal winning combination and information on the gaming state in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83, and the start lever 6 Is sent, and then sent when an internal lottery is performed.

  The command when the command type is “05H” is a reel rotation start command. The reel rotation start command is a command for instructing the sub control circuit 72 side from the main control circuit 71 side to start the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and to start the operation of another device, It is transmitted when rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts.

  The command in the case where the command type is "06H" is a reel stop command. This reel stop start command is a command for instructing from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to stop the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the stopped main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Yes, transmitted when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  The command when the command type is “07H” is a display combination command. This display combination command is a command for instructing from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub-control circuit 72 side to operate various devices based on the display combination, and is transmitted when the display combination is determined. .

  The command when the command type is “08H” is a payout end command. This payout end command is a command for instructing from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to perform various device operations in accordance with the end of the medal payout. Will be sent.

  The command when the command type is “09H” is a bonus end command. This bonus end command is a command for commanding from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to perform various device operations in response to the bonus end, and is transmitted when the bonus operation is finished. Ru.

  The command when the command type is “0AH” is a bonus start command. This bonus start command is a command for commanding from the main control circuit 71 side to the sub control circuit 72 side to perform various device operations in response to the bonus start, and is transmitted when the bonus operation starts. Ru.

  The command when the command type is “0BH” is an input state command. This input status command is a command for instructing the sub control circuit 72 from the main control circuit 71 side to operate various devices according to the input status of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. It is transmitted when the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated.

  With reference to FIGS. 23 to 25, parameters of the medal insertion command, start command, and input state command among the various commands described in FIG. 22 will be described.

  FIG. 23 shows parameters of the medal insertion command. The medal insertion command is composed of parameter 1 and parameter 2. Parameter 1 stores data corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and parameter 2 stores data corresponding to the set value.

  Bit 0 to bit 5 of parameter 1 is a storage area corresponding to the credit counter. In this storage area, the value of the credit counter is stored in binary. For example, when the value of the credit counter is “25”, this “25” is expressed as “011001” in binary. Therefore, “1” is stored in bit 0 of parameter 1 and “0” is stored in bit 1. Further, “0” is stored in bit 2, “1” is stored in bit 3, “1” is stored in bit 4, and “0” is stored in bit 5.

  Bit 6 and bit 7 of parameter 1 are storage areas corresponding to the number of inserted medals. In this storage area, the number of medals inserted is stored in binary. For example, when the inserted number of medals is “3”, “3” is “11” in binary notation. Therefore, “1” is stored in bit 6 of parameter 1 and “1” is stored in bit 7.

  FIG. 24 shows parameters of the start command. The start command is composed of parameters 1 to 5, with parameter 1 storing data corresponding to the gaming state and the RT end number of games, and parameter 2 storing data corresponding to the RT end number of games. . Further, data corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored in the parameters 3 to 5.

  Bit 0 and bit 1 of parameter 1 are storage areas corresponding to the number of RT ending games. In this storage area, the numerical value of the RT end game number is stored in binary. Bits 3 to 5 are storage areas corresponding to the type of RT gaming state. Bit 6 is a storage area indicating that the MB is a carryover combination. Bit 7 is a storage area indicating that BB is a carryover combination. Bit 2 is an unused storage area.

  This is a storage area corresponding to the number of finished games at bit 0 to bit 7 of parameter 2. In this storage area, together with bit 0 and bit 1 of parameter 1, a numerical value of the number of finished RT games is stored in binary.

  Bit 0 of parameter 3 is a storage area corresponding to replay 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to Replay 4. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of parameter 4 is a storage area corresponding to bell 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to Bell 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to bell 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to bell 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to watermelon 2. Bits 6 and 7 are unused storage areas.

  Bit 0 of parameter 5 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to corner cherry 4. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to medium cherry 1. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to medium cherry 2. Bits 6 and 7 are unused storage areas.

  FIG. 25 shows parameters of the input status command. The input state command is configured by parameter 1 and stores data corresponding to the device actually operated among the start lever 6, the left stop button 7L, the center stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R.

  Bit 0 of parameter 1 is a storage area corresponding to the input operation of the left stop button 7L. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the input operation of the center stop button 7C. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to an input operation of the right stop button 7R. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the input operation of the start lever 6. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

  With reference to FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  When the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the storage contents of the main RAM 33, initializes the input / output port, and the like.

  At step S2, the main CPU 31 clears the storage area below the designated address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases and moves data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the next game in the write area of the main RAM 33, and the next game Designate the start address of the sequence program, etc.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a process of updating the RB in-operation flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even if the RB gaming state ends. When the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs processing to update the CB operating flag to on so that the CB gaming state continues even after the CB gaming state ends.

  In step S4, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as updating of the number of bets based on the input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switches 8aS, 8bS, 8cS. Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing to determine whether or not the start operation is possible based on the updated bet number.

  In step S5, a random number value is extracted and stored in a random number value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in an internal lottery process (FIGS. 31 to 33 described later). In step S6, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, a start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous unit game by determining whether or not the game time management timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a process for digesting the wait time is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In this process, the process of invalidating the input of the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. In step S10, 4.1 seconds is set in the game time management timer, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  In step S11 of FIG. 27, a reel rotation start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are requested to start rotation, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, main reel stop control processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, the main CPU 31 executes an instruction to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S14, the symbol combination table (FIG. 16) is referred to, and the combination of the display combination and the medals is determined based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, a display combination establishment command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S16. The display combination command includes data of the display combination determined in step S14. In step S16, medal payout processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the main CPU 31 stores (credits) or pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S14.

  In step S17, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the medal payout number determined in step S14, and the process proceeds to step S18. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the counter according to the number of medals paid out. In step S18, it is determined whether or not the BB or MB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S19, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S19, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S20, RT game number counter update processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S32, it is determined whether the flag under RB operation is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 26, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the RB operation process, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation table (FIG. 17) and updates the RB operation flag to ON and stores “12” in the possible game number counter, and the possible game number counter “8” is stored in.

  By performing the processing of step S31 to step S33, the flag under BB operation is on even if the condition under which the flag under RB operation is updated is satisfied and the flag under RB operation is updated to be off. In some cases, the RB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  In step S34, it is determined whether the flag under MB operation is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S35, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  Even when the condition for updating the CB in operation flag to OFF is satisfied and the CB in operation flag is updated to OFF by performing the processing in step S34 and step S35, the MB in operation flag is ON and In some cases, the CB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the CB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  With reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets 10 seconds as a waiting time in the demonstration display timer (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether the value of the automatic insertion counter is "0". The “automatic insertion counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S43, and when it is NO, it moves to step S44.

  In step S43, a medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S44, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the automatic insertion counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S45. The “input number counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not a medal passage is detected. In this process, for example, the input from the medal sensor 10S is checked to determine whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S46, the input maximum value is set according to the data stored in the in-operation flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S47. In this process, the gaming state is determined based on the data stored in the in-operation flag storage area, and when the result is the normal gaming state or the RT gaming state, "3" is set as the insertion maximum value. . Further, when the determination result is the RB gaming state, "2" is set as the insertion maximum value, and when the determination result is the MB gaming state, "1" is set as the insertion maximum value.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S51, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S48. In step S48, "1" is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, "8" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, a medal insertion command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S52 of FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, it is determined whether or not the demonstration display timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  In step S54, a demonstration display command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  In step S55, it is determined whether the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. In step S56, a medal passage prohibition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. In step S62, an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, the random number value stored in the random number value storage area is set in the register as a determination random number value, "1" is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the internal lottery table corresponding to the game state is referred to among the plurality of internal lottery tables (FIGS. 8 to 13), the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not digitization has been performed. In this process, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value set in the register, and determines whether or not the result is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S70, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, the value subtracted in the process of step S65 is set in the register as a new determination random number value, and the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, the winning number is incremented by "1", the number of lotteries is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S69, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S69, “0” is set as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S71 in FIG. In step S70, the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number in the internal lottery table being referred to are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S71 in FIG.

  In step S71 in FIG. 32, it is determined whether the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is less than "5". When this determination is YES, it moves to step S72, and when it is NO, it moves to step S73. In step S72, the internal winning combination storing area 1 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is less than "7". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, the internal winning combination storing area 2 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S75, among the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, the internal winning combination storing area 3 is designated as the internal winning combination storing area for storing the winning request flag, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S76, the winning combination flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S70 is acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to step S77. . In step S77, the hit request flag acquired in the process of step S76 is stored in the internal winning combination storing area designated through the process of steps S71 to S75, and the process moves to step S78 in FIG.

  In step S 78 in FIG. 33, it is determined whether the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S79, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S79, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus data pointer is “0”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 15), the hit request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer obtained in the process of step S70 is obtained, and the obtained hit request flag is stored as a carryover hand It stores in the area and moves to step S81. In step S81, the RT1 operating flag to RT3 operating flag are all set to OFF, and the RT game number counter is set to "0" to clear the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter, and then the RT4 operation is performed. The medium flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the logical sum of the value stored in the carryover combination storing area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3 is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3, and the process proceeds to step S83. In the process of step S82, once BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the determined combination is always carried over as an internal winning combination until the determined combination is established as a display combination.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S84, and when it is NO, it moves to step S7 of FIG. In step S84, "1" is set in bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination storing area 2, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. When the gaming state is the CB gaming state by the process of step S84, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, all of cherry cherries 1-4, middle cherries 1-2, bells 1-4 and watermelons 1-2 are It is determined as an internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state is changed, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S94, and when it is NO, it moves to step S95. In step S94, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S97. In step S96, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

  In step S97, it is determined whether or not the RT4 operating flag is ON. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S98. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S63 of FIG. In step S98, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, that is, the non-disabled stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is NO, step S101 is repeated. In step S102, it is invalidated that the pressed stop button is pressed again, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, “5” is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether the flag under MB operation is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not the pressed stop button among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S106, the number of checks is changed to “2”, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, a symbol position having the highest priority is searched from symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the process proceeds to step S108. The "symbol counter" is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R which rotate when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, and the value of the symbol counter is the main display It corresponds to the code number of the symbol located at the symbol stop position in the middle of the windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  The search for the highest priority symbol position is performed as follows. First, when "5" is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value + 0, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +1, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value + 2, the symbol counter For the five symbol positions corresponding to the symbol position corresponding to the value +3 of the symbol position and the symbol position corresponding to the value +4 of the symbol counter, the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped along the effective line Search for a position. When there is one symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position that can be stopped is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  When there are a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line, ranking is performed as follows. The highest priority for Replays 1-4, the next highest priority for BB and MB, and the lowest priority for other roles are defined. In this manner, the priority order is defined in such a manner that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are prioritized and stopped, while keeping the player's excitement off. Therefore, among a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the effective line, the constituent symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to the combination with the highest rank have the highest priority for the symbol positions that can be stopped along the effective line. Determine as position.

  Further, when there is no symbol position that can be stopped along the active line, the symbol position where no combination is established is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In addition, when “2” is set as the number of checks, the two symbol positions corresponding to the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value + 0 and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +1 correspond to the internal winning combination. It is searched whether or not the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination are symbol positions that can be stopped along the active line. Then, as in the case where “5” is set as the number of checks, the symbol position that can be stopped along the active line is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In step S108, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the result of the search in step S107, and the process proceeds to step S109. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of determining the number of sliding symbols such that the rotating main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped at the symbol position determined in the process of step S107. In step S109, the process proceeds to stop control position waiting, and the process proceeds to step S110. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of waiting for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop until the symbol positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R become the symbol positions determined in the process of step S107.

  In step S110, a reel stop command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S111. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S111, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button which can be pressed among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S122. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S124, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S125, processing at BB / MB end time is performed, and the process proceeds to step S126. In the BB · MB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the flag under BB operation or the flag under MB operation to OFF. In this process, bits 4 and 7 of the in-operation flag storage area are updated to "0". Further, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the bonus end number counter to “0”.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not it is time to end BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S127, the RT1 in-operation flag is set to ON, the value of the RT game number counter is set to "50", and the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S128, the RT3 in-operation flag is set to ON, the value of the RT game number counter is set to "3", and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, a bonus end command is set in a register, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S130, “1” is subtracted from the value of the winning possibility counter, and the process proceeds to step S131. In step S131, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is "0". When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, "1" is subtracted from the value of the possible game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is "0". When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S134, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In the RB end process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB operating flag to OFF. In this process, bit 6 in the operating flag storage area is updated to “0”. Further, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter to “0”. By performing this process, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) is completed.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S141). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay 3 or replay 4. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S143, the RT2 in-operation flag is turned on, "1000" is set in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, among the RT1 operating flag and the RT3 operating flag, the RT operating flag that is set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S145, it is determined whether or not either the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S21 of FIG. In step S146, "1" is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S147.

  In step S147, it is determined whether the value of the RT game number counter is "0". When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S148, among the RT1 operating flag and the RT3 operating flag, the RT operating flag that is set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is MB (step S151). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S152, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S155. In the MB operation processing, the MB operation flag is updated to ON by updating bit 4 in the operation flag storage area to “1”, and “120” is set to the bonus end number counter.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S158. In step S154, processing in BB activation is performed based on the bonus activation table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S155. In the BB activation process, the BB activation flag is updated to ON by updating the bit 7 of the activation flag storage area to "1", and the bonus end number counter is set to "345".

  In step S155, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S156. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the carryover combination storage area to “00000000”. In step S156, by updating bit 0 to bit 4 of the operating flag storage area to “0”, the RT operating flag set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bonus start command is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S158, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S159, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S159, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the periodic interruption process by the control of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S162, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S163. In step S163, an input state command setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S163, the input state of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is checked, and an input state command corresponding to the input state is set in the register.

  In step S164, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. By this processing, various commands set in the register are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. In step S165, main reel control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S166. By this processing, the main CPU 31 performs control of starting rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request for starting rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed in step S12 of FIG. In addition, the main CPU 31 performs main reel stop control processing (see FIG. 3) for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in response to pressing operations of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Control to stop at the stop control position determined by step 35) is performed.

  In step S166, a lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, timer management processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S168. In step S168, the register is restored, and the periodic interrupt processing is ended.

  The circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 are shown in FIGS. 4 to 39. By doing so, the following effects can be obtained.

  First, in the main ROM 32, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table in which the probability that the replay 1 or the replay 2 determined as the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the first probability, and the RT2 game that is the second probability. A plurality of internal winning combination determination information including a state internal lottery table and a general gaming state internal lottery table having a third probability higher than the first probability and the second probability are stored. Then, the main CPU 31 completes the operation of the BB, changes the internal lottery table to be referred to the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, and performs 50 unit games, the replay 3 defined as the special replay 3 Alternatively, when the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 4 is displayed along the activated line, the internal lottery table to be referred is switched from the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. On the other hand, after switching the internal lottery table to be referred to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, 50 unit games are played until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective line. In order to change the internal lottery table to be referred to from the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  By doing this, in the RT1 gaming state, symbol combinations corresponding to special replays are displayed along the activated line, which is more disadvantageous for the RT2 gaming state for the player than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. A game can be advanced in hope that it can not be switched to an internal lottery table. In addition, as the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state increases, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for transitioning to the normal gaming state in which internal replay is easy for normal replay. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, it is advantageous in that the probability of the automatic insertion of medals is higher than in other gaming states. Therefore, after switching the internal lottery table to be referred to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, 50 unit games are played until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective line, Even when the game is shifted to the normal gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while suppressing the increase of the shooting ability of the player due to the sudden increase in the number of medals paid out.

  In addition, when receiving the benefit of automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, the game is switched to the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state which is more disadvantageous for the player than the internal gaming table for the general gaming state. The player may shift to the RT2 gaming state which is disadvantageous to the player, but the role in which the automatic insertion of medals is performed includes special replay that shifts to the RT2 gaming state and normal replay that does not shift. Therefore, even if the player receives the benefit of the automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, he does not yet shift to the RT2 gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player, and does not continue to stay in the RT1 gaming state The expectation that can be maintained.

  FIG. 40 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each sub reel 21L, 21C, 21R has "octopus (symbol 211)", "white 7 (symbol 212)", "BAR (symbol 213)", "cherry (symbol 214)", "plum (symbol 215)". , “Watermelon (symbol 216)” and “Salmon (symbol 217)” are represented by a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols (decorative symbols). Each of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R basically rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 41 shows the relationship between the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 41, symbols arranged on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. More specifically, when the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the left sub display window 22L, the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L, the upper stage of the middle sub display window 22C, The respective sub reels 21L, 21C, 22C, 22C, 22C, 22C, 22R, 22R, 22R, 22R, 22R, and 22R, respectively. Three consecutive symbols arranged at 21R are displayed. That is, when the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, a total of nine symbols are displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  FIG. 41 (2) shows the relationship between the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  In the embodiment, effective lines 1 to 5 are provided as effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. For example, the effective line 1 is a line connecting positions of the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the upper stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the right sub display window 22R. In addition, although each effective line is validated on condition that input operation | movement is performed, an effective line may be comprised so that it may be visually recognized and may be comprised so that it may not be visually recognized.

  As described above, in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R, unlike the effective lines in the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, all the effective lines are configured by straight lines. From the viewpoint of the player, the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is more visible when the symbols are viewed through the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R than when the symbols are viewed through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is easy to determine whether it corresponds to the internal winning combination. Therefore, the player proceeds with the unit game while looking at the symbols displayed by the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  Further, the number of effective lines in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is five, and is smaller than eight, which is the number of effective lines in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. When visually recognizing a symbol through 22L, 22C, and 22R, it becomes easier to determine whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the active line corresponds to the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 42 shows a symbol row in which six types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 23 are arranged. On the upper side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “05” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  On the 4th reel 23, “END” of “losing (symbol 221)”, “chance (symbol 222)”, “navigation (symbol 223)”, “bonus (symbol 224)”, “chance zone (symbol 225)” (Symbol 226) ”is represented. The 4th reel 23 rotates so that the symbol row moves in any direction of the arrows shown in FIG.

  The circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 provided in the gaming machine 1, the table group stored in the sub control circuit 72, and the effect processing operation by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  43 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72, the peripheral device which is an actuator electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, the main relay circuit 71a, the sub relay circuit 72a, and the sub reel control circuit. A circuit configuration including 110 and a 4th reel control circuit 120 is shown. The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a substrate different from the substrate constituting the main control circuit 71. Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 via the main relay circuit 71a and the sub relay circuit 72a. No commands, information, etc. are transmitted from 72 to the main control circuit 71.

  The sub control circuit 72 mainly includes a microcomputer 80 disposed on a substrate. The microcomputer 80 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, and a sub RAM 83.

  The sub CPU 81 executes a program stored in the sub ROM 82 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to directly or indirectly control the operation of each actuator. To the sub CPU 81, a clock pulse generation circuit 84 for generating a pulse to indicate time or measure time is connected to a frequency divider 85. Note that a configuration in which a random number generator that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that extracts a random number value from the generated random number may be connected to the sub CPU 81, or the sub CPU 81 may generate a random number and extract a random value. The configuration to be implemented may be adopted.

  The sub ROM 82 stores fixed data such as a program for the sub CPU 81 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 79 to 103 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 46 to 78 described later. The sub ROM 82 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the data bus disconnect circuit 95 and the address bus disconnect circuit 96. When the sub CPU 81 reads data stored in the sub ROM 82, the sub CPU 81 outputs a signal to the select terminal S of the sub ROM 82, and outputs the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnecting circuit 95 and the address bus disconnecting circuit 96. Output a signal to the output enable terminal E. When a high level signal is input to output enable terminal E of data bus disconnect circuit 95 or output enable terminal E of address bus disconnect circuit 96, sub CPU 81 and sub ROM 82 are electrically isolated. The sub CPU 81 can not read out the data stored in the sub ROM 82.

  On the other hand, a sound source IC 92 is connected to the sub ROM 82. The sound source IC 92 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the microcomputer 80 and outputs the generated sound source to the power amplifier 93. The power amplifier 93 is an amplifier, and speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 are connected to the power amplifier 93. The power amplifier 93 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 92 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26. The sub ROM 82 stores sound data for generating sound sources. Although not shown, a volume control unit is connected to the microcomputer 80. The microcomputer 80 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 25L and 25R based on the signal transmitted by the volume adjustment unit.

  More specifically, the sound source IC 92 includes a control terminal C, a bus control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R. The sound source IC 92 performs control to output sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 based on a signal input via the control terminal C. When the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is a low level signal, the sound source IC 92 enables the connection between the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 to read data stored in the sub ROM 82. On the other hand, in the sound source IC 92, when the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is a high level signal, the connection between the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 is electrically insulated and stored in the sub ROM 82. Data can not be read out. The sound source IC 92 starts operating when a high-level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  That is, when the sub CPU 81 is allowed to read out the data stored in the sub ROM 82, the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnecting circuit 95 and the output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnecting circuit 96 are at low level. The signal is input, the sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected, a high level signal is input to the bus control terminal Z of the sound source IC 92, and the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected. Be cut off. On the other hand, when the sound source IC 92 is permitted to read out the data stored in the sub ROM 82, the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnecting circuit 95 and the output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnecting circuit 96 are high level. The sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are disconnected from each other electrically, the low level signal is input to the bus control terminal Z of the sound source IC 92, and the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected. Connected. That is, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which both the sub CPU 81 and the sound source IC 92 cannot read data stored in the sub ROM 82 at the same time.

  The select terminal S and the bus control terminal Z are connected to the dividing circuit 94. If the signal input to the select terminal S is a low level signal and the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is also a low level signal, the dividing circuit 94 determines that the sub CPU 81 is disabled. A high level signal is output to the data bus disconnection circuit 95 and the address bus disconnection circuit 96. As a result, the sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically insulated. That is, the dividing circuit 94 has a function of preventing the sub CPU 81 from reading out the data stored in the sub ROM 82.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided as means for temporarily storing information when the sub CPU 81 executes a program. The sub RAM 83 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  In the embodiment, as peripheral devices, there are provided a reprographic mode indication lamp 19 and main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R provided corresponding to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. For example, lighting and extinguishing of the main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R are managed by the lamp driving circuit 101. The lamp driving circuit 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a.

  In the sub reel control circuit 110, as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a signal from the microcomputer 80, sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R provided corresponding to the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and sub reels, respectively. There are stepping motors 114L, 114C, 114R that rotate 21L, 21C, 21R.

  Further, the sub reel control circuit 110 has predetermined operations for rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R by the lamp driving circuit 111 that manages lighting and extinguishing of the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R and the stepping motors 114L, 114C, and 114R. The motor drive circuit 113, which is controlled by outputting the pulse of (1), is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a. Further, as a means for the microcomputer 80 to generate a signal to be sent to the microcomputer 80 to generate a signal, there is a reel position detection circuit 115.

  In the 4th reel control circuit 120, as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a signal from the microcomputer 80, a 4th reel back lamp 122 provided corresponding to the 4th reel 23 and a stepping motor for rotating the 4th reel 23 There are 124.

  Furthermore, the 4th reel control circuit 120 is controlled by outputting a predetermined pulse to the lamp driving circuit 121 for managing turning on and off of the 4th reel back lamp 122 and the rotation of the 4th reel 23 by the stepping motor 124. The motor drive circuit 123 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a. A reel position detection circuit 125 is a means for generating a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 80 in order for the microcomputer 80 to generate a signal.

  With reference to FIG. 44, the correspondence between the gaming state and the effect state will be described.

  As described above, in the embodiment, the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the CB gaming state are provided as gaming states. Of these multiple game states, the RT1 game state is performed up to 50 times after the RB game state is over, and does it shift to the RT2 game state that is more disadvantageous than the normal game state during that 50 times, It is positioned as a gaming state for determining whether to shift to the general gaming state without shifting to the RT2 gaming state in 50 times. The RT2 gaming state is more disadvantageous than the normal gaming state because the probability that the normal replay (Replay 1 or Replay 2) is determined as the internal winning combination is lower than in the case of the ordinary gaming state.

  In addition, the RT3 gaming state is performed up to three times after the end of the CB gaming state, and whether to shift to the RT2 gaming state during the three times or without transitioning to the RT2 gaming state for three times It is positioned as being a gaming state for determining whether to shift to the normal gaming state.

  The RT4 game state is positioned as a game state in which a bonus (BB or MB) is carried over as an internal winning combination.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first rendering state (chance zone 1), the second rendering state (chance zone 2), the third rendering state (general rendering state), as a rendering state indicating rough rounding of the rendering. 4th effect state (special effect state), 5th effect state (chance zone 3), 6th effect state (bonus notification state), 7th effect state (dummy effect state), BB effect state 1 ( A first stop state), a BB effect state 2 (JACIN state), a BB effect state 3 (second stop state), and an MB effect state are provided.

  When the game state is the general game state, the fourth effect state (special effect state) is selected as the effect state. In the fourth effect state (special effect state), an effect is suggested that suggests that the probability that normal replay (Replay 1 or Replay 2) will be determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in other gaming states. is there.

  When the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the rendering state is selected from the first rendering state (chance zone 1), the second rendering state (chance zone 2), and the seventh rendering state (dummy rendering state) The The first effect state (chance zone 1) is an effect state performed in the first half of the RT1 gaming state performed up to 50 times, and performs an effect that makes the player expect not to shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state State. The second effect state (chance zone 2) is an effect state performed in the second half of the RT1 gaming state performed up to 50 times, and the first effect state (chance) is not to shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state This is a state in which the player is expected to perform more than zone 1). The seventh effect state (dummy effect state) is a state in which the effect is the same as when the game state is switched from the RT1 game state to the RT2 game state and the game state is shifted to a disadvantageous game state than the general game state. It is.

  When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, a third effect state (general effect state) is basically selected as the effect state. The third effect state (general effect state) is switched from the RT1 game state or the RT3 game state to the RT2 game state, and the effect suggests that the game state has shifted to a game state that is more disadvantageous than the general game state. It is in a state to perform. In exceptional cases, the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, but the rendering state may be the second rendering state (chance zone 2).

  When the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, the fifth rendering state (chance zone 3) is selected as the rendering state. The fifth effect state (chance zone 3) is a state in which the player is expected to make a transition from the RT3 game state to the RT2 game state.

  When the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the sixth effect state (bonus notification state) is selected as the effect state. The sixth effect state (bonus notification state) is a state in which an effect suggesting that the bonus (BB or MB) has been carried over as an internal winning combination.

  When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the rendering state is selected from BB rendering state 1 (first stop state), BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state), and BB rendering state 3 (second stop state). These three types of effect states are common in that all of them are in a state to perform effects to notify that the BB is operating, but the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is that of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbol combinations arranged on the effective lines of the sub-display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R when arranged on the effective line are different in that they differ for each effect state.

  The BB effect state 1 (first stop state) is an effect state that is selected between the time when the BB is activated and the time when six unit games are performed. In this effect state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combination aligned on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is It is different for each internal winning combination and is the same as the symbol combination when BB is not operating.

  The BB effect state 2 (JACIN state) is an effect state that is selected when the BB effect state 1 (first stop state) ends. In this effect state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combination aligned on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is It is the same regardless of the type of internal winning combination. At this time, the symbol combinations aligned on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R are the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R regardless of the type of internal winning combination. The symbols are arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R when they are arranged.

  The BB effect state 3 (second stop state) is an effect state selected from the next unit game in which the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state) is performed to the time when eight unit games are performed. In this effect state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combination aligned on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is It depends on whether the internal winning combination is cherry or not.

  When the BB effect state 3 (second stop state) is ended, the effect state shifts again to the BB effect state 1 (first stop state).

  When the gaming state is the CB gaming state, the MB effect state is selected as the effect state. The effect state is a state in which an effect is provided to notify that the MB is operating.

  The transition condition of the effect state will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when the game state is the general game state, the fourth effect state (special effect state) is selected as the effect state. When the bonus (BB or MB) is won internally in this general gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, and the rendering state changes from the fourth rendering state (special rendering state) to the sixth rendering. It shifts to the state (the bonus notification state).

  Thereafter, when "red 7-red 7-red 7" corresponding to BB is arranged on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R on the effective line, the gaming state shifts from the RT4 gaming state to the RB gaming state, and the rendering state Is shifted from the sixth effect state (bonus notification state) to the BB effect state.

  The BB rendering state includes the BB rendering state 1 (first stop state), the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state), and the BB rendering state 3 (second stop state) described above. During the period from when the BB is operated to when six unit games are performed, the transition to the BB rendering state 1 (first stop state) is made, and thereafter, the transition to the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state). Then, during the period from the next unit game in which the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state) is performed until eight unit games are performed, the state shifts to the BB effect state 3 (second stop state), and the BB effect state 3 After the (second stop state) ends, the BB effect state 1 (first stop state) is again entered.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to the MB is arranged on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. From the 6th effect state (bonus notification state) to the MB effect state.

  When the RB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, and the rendering state shifts from the BB rendering state to the first rendering state (chance zone 1). On the other hand, when the CB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts from the CB gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, and the rendering state shifts from the MB rendering state to the fifth rendering state (chance zone 3).

  First, the time when the rendering state shifts to the first rendering state (chance zone 1) will be described. As described above, in the RT1 gaming state, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay (Replay 3 or Replay 4) is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, or 50 unit games. It is done until is done. When the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R until 50 unit games are performed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state, When the unit game is played 50 times without the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay being displayed on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The first performance state (chance zone 1) is (1) from the start of the RT1 gaming state until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. (2) The symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay (replay 1, replay 2) is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and it is determined that the transition is performed in the production state transition lottery process described later. Or until (3) 30 unit games are played. When the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R until 30 unit games are performed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. At the same time, the effect state is shifted to the third effect state (general effect state). Also, a symbol combination corresponding to a normal replay is displayed on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R while 30 unit games are played, and transition is made by effect state transition lottery processing described later When it is determined, the gaming state is set to the RT1 gaming state, and only the staging state is shifted to the seventh staging state (dummy staging state). In addition, when 30 unit games are played without the transition of the effect state being performed, only the effect state is transferred to the second effect state (chance zone 2) while the gaming state remains set to the RT1 gaming state. To do.

  In the second performance state (chance zone 2), the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and whether or not the gaming state has been shifted to the RT2 gaming state. No, after the end of the first effect state (chance zone 1) until 20 unit games are played, that is, until the 50 unit games are played after the RT1 gaming state starts Is called. When 50 unit games are played from the start of the RT1 gaming state, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the gaming state is RT1. It is determined whether or not the gaming state has been shifted to the RT2 gaming state, and if it is decided that the transition has been made, the staging state is shifted from the second staging state (chance zone 2) to the third staging state (general staging state) To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state has not been shifted, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, and the rendering state is changed from the second rendering state (chance zone 2) to the fourth rendering state (special rendering state ).

  The seventh effect state (chance zone 2) is performed from when the first effect state (chance zone 1) starts until 30 unit games are played. Then, when the seventh effect state (chance zone 2) ends, the effect state is shifted from the seventh effect state (chance zone 2) to the second effect state (chance zone 2).

  The third effect state (general effect state) is continuously performed while the game state is the RT2 game state. When the bonus (BB or MB) is determined as an internal winning combination while the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, and the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the rendering state is the third rendering state (general A transition is made from the effect state) to the sixth effect state (bonus notification effect state). Also, if the bonus (BB or MB) is not determined as an internal winning combination at least once before the RT2 gaming state is performed 1000 times, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the general gaming state, At that time, the effect state is shifted from the third effect state (general effect state) to the fourth effect state (special effect state).

  Next, the case where the effect state has shifted from the MB effect state to the fifth effect state (chance zone 3) in accordance with the end of the CB gaming state will be described.

  The fifth performance state (chance zone 1) is from the start of the RT3 gaming state until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, or 3 It will be played until a unit game is played. When the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R before the unit game is performed three times, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. At the same time, the effect state is shifted to the third effect state (general effect state). In addition, when 30 unit games are played without the transition of the effect state being performed, the game state is transferred to the normal game state, and the effect state is transferred to the fourth effect state (special effect state) To do.

  In any production state, when the bonus (BB or MB) is determined as an internal winning combination and the gaming state is changed from the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the sixth producing state is changed from that producing state. The production state is shifted to (bonus notification production state).

  The sub-reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table includes information of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Based on the symbol arrangement table of the sub reels and the symbol combination table of the sub reels described later, it is possible to grasp the combination of symbols (decorative symbols) arranged along the respective effective lines.

  The sub-reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. This table is provided corresponding to the gaming state, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the table shown in FIG. 47 is referred to. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the table shown in FIG. 48 is referred to, and when the gaming state is the CB gaming state, the table shown in FIG. 49 is referred to.

  First, the table shown in FIG. 47 will be described.

  According to this table, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combination aligned on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is It is defined for each internal winning combination.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is either corner cherry 1 to 4 or middle cherry 1 or 2, these generic terms are cherry, and corresponding to this cherry, on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R "Cherry-ANY-ANY" is defined as a combination of symbols.

  Also, for example, when the internal winning combination is any one of bells 1 to 4, these generic terms are bells, and as a symbol combination aligned on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R corresponding to the bells. "Plum-Plum-Plum" is defined.

  In this way, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the internal winning combination is any of the bells 1 to 4 and corresponds to any of the internal winning combinations When the symbol combination is arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, "plum-plum-plum" are arranged on the effective lines of the sub-display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  Also, for example, when the internal winning combination is any one of Replays 1 to 4, these generic terms are Replays, and as symbol combinations aligned on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R corresponding to the Replays. , "壷-壷-壷" is defined. Therefore, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the internal winning combination is any one of replays 1 to 4 and the symbol combination corresponding to any of the internal winning combinations is the main display If it aligns on the effective line of window 4L, 4C, 4R, "壷-壷-壷" will align on the effective line of sub display window 22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, when receiving the benefit of automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay that shifts to the RT2 gaming state is on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The sub-display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R have the same symbol regardless of whether the symbol combinations corresponding to the normal replay that does not shift to the RT2 gaming state are aligned on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The combination “壷-壷-壷” is arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. As described above, since the player usually proceeds with unit game while looking at the symbols displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, it is said that medals are automatically inserted while the RT1 gaming state is being performed. Even when the player receives a profit, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the profit is due to the establishment of the special replay or a profit due to the establishment of the normal replay. Therefore, even if the player receives the benefit of the automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, he does not yet shift to the RT2 gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player, and does not continue to stay in the RT1 gaming state The expectation that can be maintained.

  Next, the table shown in FIG. 48 will be described.

  As described above, in the RB gaming state, there are three types of effect states: BB effect state 1 (first stop state), BB effect state 2 (JACIN state), and BB effect state 3 (second stop state). Then, in the RB gaming state, one of these rendering states is set, and the rendering state to be set is alternately switched based on the number of games in the RB gaming state.

  According to this table, when the effect state is the BB effect state 1 (first stop state), the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as in the table shown in FIG. When arranged on the effective line, the symbol combinations arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R are defined for each of the internal winning combinations.

  On the other hand, when the rendering state is the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state), when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the sub display window 22L , 22C, 22R are always “壷-壷-壷” regardless of the type of the internal winning combination. This "壷-壷-壷" is a symbol combination arranged on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, which is determined corresponding to the replay that is a generic term when the internal winning combination is replay 1 to 4 and The same.

  When the effect state is the BB effect state 3 (second stop state), when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is arranged on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the sub display window 22L. , 22C, 22R, the symbol combinations arranged on the effective line differ depending on whether the internal winning combination is cherry, bell, or watermelon. The symbol combination in the case where the internal winning combination is a cherry is "Cherry- 壷-壷", and the symbol combination in the case where the internal winning combination is a bell or watermelon is "壷, octopus or BAR-any of-壷-壷 ”.

  Thus, in the RB gaming state, even if the internal winning combination is the same, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is arranged on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the sub display The symbol combinations arranged on the effective lines of the windows 22L, 22C, and 22R can be changed according to the type of effect state set.

  Next, the table shown in FIG. 49 will be described.

  According to this table, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the symbol combination aligned on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is It is always “one of octopus, octopus or BAR— 壷-壷”.

  The detailed effect state determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is referred to when the player operates the start lever 6 to start a unit game. It is also referred to when the player operates all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at the same time before the start of the unit game.

  The detailed effect state determination table includes information for determining the detailed effect state based on the selected effect mode, the state of the small role counter, and the current effect state.

  In the embodiment, two types of “normal mode” and “reprint mode” are provided as selection effect modes. The “normal mode” is an effect mode for enjoying effects based on all effect data stored in the sub ROM 82. The “reprint mode” is limited to the production based on the production data stored in the sub ROM 82 of the old specification game machine out of the production data stored in the sub ROM 82. It is an effect mode for advancing a game.

  Switching between the “normal mode” and the “reproduction mode” is performed by a player's selection operation. The initial setting is "normal mode". Therefore, when the player does not perform the selection operation, the “normal mode” is set as the selection effect mode. Thereafter, when the player operates all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R before the start of the unit game, the selection effect mode is switched from the “normal mode” to the “reprint mode”. If the player operates all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R again before the start of the unit game, the selection effect mode is switched from the “reproduction mode” to the “normal mode”. In this way, switching between the “normal mode” and the “reprint mode” can be performed any number of times by the player's selection operation.

  The “small role counter” is a counter indicating whether or not the player is good at operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at an appropriate timing. In this counter, if the small winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the player is paid out accordingly. Subtract the number of medals.

  For example, referring to FIG. 16 described above, when the watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 1 is “red 7-white plum-white plum”, and this “red 7-white” Fifteen medals are paid out to the player in response to “Plum-White Plum”. Therefore, when watermelon 1 is determined to be an internal winning combination, and the symbol combination "red 7-white plum-white plum" corresponding to this watermelon 1 is arranged on the effective line of main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, In response to that, "15" is subtracted from the small role counter.

  On the other hand, when a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination, but a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is arranged on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, If the symbol combination corresponding to the small part is aligned on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the quantity of medals paid out to the player is added. For example, although the watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination different from “red 7-white plum-white plum” which is the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 1 is the main display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, if "Red 7-White Plum-White Plum" is aligned on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the number of medals paid out to the player A certain "15" is added to the small part counter.

  By doing this, it can be said that it is good to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at appropriate timing as the value of the "small part counter" is smaller, and the appropriate timing as the value of the "small part counter" is larger. Therefore, it can be said that it is not good to operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In the embodiment, when the value of the "small part counter" is less than 1 is defined as the small part LOW, and it is good at operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at appropriate timing, the value of the "small part counter" Is defined as a small role HI and is not good at operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, even when the internal winning combination is not a small combination but a loss, addition and subtraction of numerical values to the "small combination counter" may be performed, which will be described later.

  Referring to the table shown in FIG. 50, for example, when the selected effect mode is the “normal mode” and the state of the small part counter is the small part LOW, the effect state is the first effect state (chance zone 1) Sometimes, the 1A detailed performance state is determined as the detailed performance mode. Further, for example, when the selected effect mode is the “reprint mode” and the state of the small role counter is the small role HI, when the effect state is the fourth effect state (chance zone 1), the 4D detailed effect state Is determined as the detailed performance mode.

  The main flag creation table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is referred to when the player operates the start lever 6 to start a unit game.

  The main flag creation table is a table for storing the data stored in parameters 3 to 5 of the start command in the sub RAM 83 as the main flag. Data stored in parameters 3 to 5 of the start command corresponds to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71. Therefore, it can be said that the main flag creation table is a table for setting the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 as the main winning combination and storing the information of the main winning combination as the main flag in the sub RAM 83.

  For example, if all the data stored in parameter 3 to parameter 5 of the start command are “00000000”, the internal winning combination corresponding to this data is lost, and in this case, the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 is lost. It can be said that the loss that is the main winning combination is stored in the sub-RAM 83 as the main flag “00”.

  Also, for example, when the data stored in parameter 4 of the start command is "00001111", the internal winning combination corresponding to this data is any one of bells 1 to 4, and in this case, the main control circuit 71 The bells 1 to 4 which are internal winning combinations determined in the above are collectively referred to as bells to be a main winning combination, and information on the main winning combination may be stored in the sub RAM 83 as a main flag "03".

  Also, for example, when the data stored in parameter 5 of the start command is “00111111”, the internal winning combination corresponding to this data is corner cherry 1 to 4 and middle cherry 1 to 2, and in this case, the main control The corner cherries 1 to 4 and the middle cherries 1 to 2 that are the internal winning combinations determined by the circuit 71 are designated as the special winning combination 1 as the main winning combination, and the information of the main winning combination is stored in the sub RAM 83 as the main flag “07”. It can be said that.

  The flag conversion table will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 59.

  The flag conversion table includes lottery value information for determining a sub flag based on the main flag. The sub flag can be said to convert the internal winning combination determined by the main CPU 31 by the sub CPU 81. Therefore, the sub flag can be positioned as the sub winning combination while the main flag is positioned as the main winning combination.

  The flag conversion table is provided corresponding to the production state, the production mode, and the state of the small role counter. That is, in the embodiment, a plurality of flag conversion tables are provided. FIG. 52 shows the flag conversion table 1, which is referred to when the effect state is the first effect state to the seventh effect state, the effect mode is the normal mode, and the state of the small winning combination counter is the small winning combination HI . FIG. 53 shows the flag conversion table 2, which is referred to when the effect state is the first effect state to the seventh effect state, the effect mode is the recurring mode, and the state of the small winning combination counter is the small winning combination HI .

  FIG. 54 shows the flag conversion table 3, which is referred to when the effect state is the first effect state to the seventh effect state, the effect mode is the normal mode, and the state of the small part counter is the small part LOW. . FIG. 55 shows the flag conversion table 4, which is referred to when the effect state is from the first effect state to the seventh effect state, the effect mode is the recurring mode, and the state of the small part counter is the small part LOW. .

  FIG. 56 shows the flag conversion table 5 and is referred to when the effect state is the MB effect state. FIG. 57 is the flag conversion table 6 and is referred to when the effect state is the BB effect state (first stop state). FIG. 58 is the flag conversion table 7 and is referred to when the effect state is the BB effect state (JACIN state). FIG. 59 shows the flag conversion table 8 and is referred to when the effect state is the BB effect state (second stop state).

  First, common features of the flag conversion table will be described with reference to the table shown in FIG. In the flag conversion table, basically, the lottery value is determined so that the same winning combination as the main winning combination is determined as the secondary winning combination. For example, referring to FIG. 51 described above, the main flag is “03” when the main winning combination is a bell, and referring to FIG. 52, it corresponds to the sub flag “03” when the main flag is “03”. The lottery value to be set is "1024". The secondary winning combination corresponding to the subflag “03” is a bell. Therefore, when the main winning combination is Bell, Bell is always determined as the secondary winning combination. As described above, when the main winning combination is other than a loss, the lottery value is determined so that the same winning combination as the main winning combination is always determined as the second winning combination.

  On the other hand, when the main winning combination is a loss, a combination different from the main winning combination may be determined as the sub-winning combination. For example, referring to FIG. 51 described above, the main flag when the main winning combination is lost is “00”, and referring to FIG. 52, the main flag corresponds to the sub flag “00” when it is “00”. The lottery value to be obtained is "764". The secondary winning combination corresponding to the sub flag “00” is lost. Therefore, when the main winning combination is a loss, the loss is determined as a secondary winning combination with a probability of 764/1024, but the roles other than the loss are determined as a secondary winning combination with a probability of 260/1024.

  Here, when the main flag is "00", the lottery value corresponding to the sub flags "07" to "10" is 1 or more except for the sub flag "00", and the lottery value corresponding to the other sub flags is "0" It is. That is, when the main winning combination is lost, the combination corresponding to the sub-flags “07” to “10”, that is, any one of the pseudo bell, the pseudo watermelon, the pseudo angle cherry, and the pseudo middle cherry is determined as the secondary winning combination. In some cases, other roles may not be determined as deputy winning roles. Hereinafter, the pseudo bell, pseudo watermelon, pseudo angle cherry, and pseudo middle cherry are collectively referred to as “pseudo flag”.

  Next, individual features of the flag conversion table will be described while comparing the respective tables shown in FIGS.

  First, a comparison between FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 will describe characteristics in the case where the effect state and the small role counter state are the same and only the effect mode is different. Referring to the table shown in FIG. 52, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “08” when the main flag is “00” is “10”. On the other hand, referring to the table shown in FIG. 53, when the effect mode is the return mode, the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “08” when the main flag is “00” is “0”. Further, the main winning combination corresponding to the main flag “00” is lost, and the auxiliary winning combination corresponding to the sub flag “08” is a pseudo watermelon. Therefore, when the production mode is the normal mode, the pseudo watermelon may be selected as the sub-winning combination when the main winning combination is lost, but when the production mode is the reproduction mode, the main winning combination is In the case of a loss, there is no case where a simulated watermelon is selected as a secondary winning combination. Although detailed description is omitted, this is the same even if FIG. 54 is compared with FIG.

  Furthermore, FIG. 52 and FIG. 54 are compared, and the feature in the case where the effect state and the effect mode are the same and only the state of the small combination counter is different will be described. Referring to the table shown in FIG. 52, when the status of the small winning combination counter is small winning combination HI, the lottery values corresponding to sub flags “07” to “10” when the main flag is “00” are “50”. “10”, “80” and “120”. On the other hand, referring to the table shown in FIG. 54, when the status of the small winning combination counter is low, the lottery values corresponding to the sub flags “07” to “10” when the main flag is “00” are “10”, “2”, “4”, “6”. Also, the main winning combination corresponding to the main flag “00” is a loss, and the auxiliary winning combinations corresponding to the sub flags “07” to “10” are a pseudo bell, a pseudo watermelon, a pseudo angle cherry, and a pseudo middle cherry, respectively. . Therefore, when the state of the small combination counter is the small combination HI, the pseudo flag (pseudo bell, pseudo watermelon, pseudo horn cherry, pseudo middle cherry) is deputy with a relatively high probability when the main winning combination is lost. When the state of the small combination counter is small combination LOW, although the combination is selected as the combination, the pseudo flag is hardly selected as the secondary combination when the main winning combination is a loss. As described above, when the state of the small part counter is small part HI, it is a case where it can be said that it is not good to operate the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R at appropriate timing, and the state of the small part counter is small. In the case of a combination LOW, it can be said that the player is good at operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for a player who is good at operating the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R at an appropriate timing, a combination different from the main winning combination is hardly determined as a secondary winning combination, and at an appropriate timing. It can be said that, for a player who is not good at operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the case where a combination different from the main winning combination is determined as the second winning combination occurs with a relatively high probability. Although detailed description is omitted, this is the same even if FIG. 53 and FIG. 55 are compared.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the sub flag determined when the effect state is the MB effect state will be described. Referring to the table shown in FIG. 56, regardless of the type of the main flag, the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “16” is “1024”, and the lottery values corresponding to the other sub flags are “0”. Further, the deputy winning combination corresponding to the sub flag “16” is MBJAC. Therefore, when the effect state is the MB effect state, MBJAC is always determined as the secondary winning combination.

  Further, sub-flags determined when the rendering state is the BB rendering state (BB rendering state 1 to BB rendering state 3) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to the table shown in FIG. 57, when the rendering state is the BB rendering state 1 (first stop state), basically the main winning combination is made as in the case where the rendering state is the first rendering state or the like. The lottery value is determined so that the same combination is determined as the sub-winning combination. For example, the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “03” when the main flag is “03” is “1024”. Therefore, when the main winning combination is Bell, Bell is always determined as the secondary winning combination. Similarly, since the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “04” when the main flag is “04” is “1024”, when the main winning combination is a watermelon, the watermelon is always determined as the secondary winning combination.

  Since the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “03” when the main flag is “07” is “1024”, when the main winning combination is the special combination 1, the bell is always determined as the sub winning combination. . Further, since the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “11” when the main flag is “08” is “1024”, when the main winning combination is the special combination 2, the two-choice combination (red) is always the sub-winning combination. It is decided as a role. Also, since the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “12” when the main flag is “09” is “1024”, when the main winning combination is the special combination 3, the two-choice combination (blue) is always the sub-winning combination. It is decided as a role.

  On the other hand, referring to the table shown in FIG. 58, when the effect state is the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state), unlike the case where the effect state is the first effect state or the like, regardless of the type of the main flag. The lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “01” is “1024”, and the lottery values corresponding to the other sub flags are “0”. In addition, the secondary winning combination corresponding to the sub flag "01" is usually replay. Therefore, when the production state is the BB production state 2 (JACIN state), unlike the case where the production state is the BB production state 1 (first stop state), the normal replay is always determined as the secondary winning combination.

  Further, referring to the table shown in FIG. 59, when the effect state is the BB effect state 3 (second stop state), the sub flag “15” when the main flag is “03”, “04”, “07”. The lottery value corresponding to is “1024”. Also, the main winning combinations corresponding to the main flags "03", "04" and "07" are bell, watermelon and special role 1 in order, and the secondary winning combination corresponding to the sub flag "15" is BBJAC. Therefore, when the main winning combination is a bell, a watermelon, or a special combination 1, BBJAC is always determined as a secondary winning combination.

  The lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “13” when the main flag is “08” is “1024”. Further, the main winning combination corresponding to the main flag "08" is the special combination 2, and the sub winning combination corresponding to the sub flag "13" is JAC (red). Therefore, when the main winning combination is the special combination 2, JAC (red) is always determined as the secondary winning combination. Further, the lottery value corresponding to the sub flag “14” when the main flag is “09” is “1024”. Further, the main winning combination corresponding to the main flag "09" is the special combination 3, and the sub winning combination corresponding to the sub flag "13" is JAC (blue). Therefore, when the main winning combination is the special combination 3, JAC (blue) is always determined as the secondary winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 60, the sub reel variation start effect lottery table will be described.

  The sub reel variation start effect lottery table is referred to in response to the sub CPU 81 receiving the start command, and the lottery value for determining the effect mode at the start of the sub reel variation based on the value of the sub flag, that is, the type of the sub reel variation. Information.

  Here, in the slot machine, a waiting time of 4100 ms is generally provided, and the next unit game does not proceed even if the start lever 6 is operated if 4100 ms has not elapsed since the start lever 6 was operated. ing. The effect determined with reference to this table is performed when there is a waiting time of 1500 ms or more when the start lever 6 is operated in the next unit game for which the effect has been determined.

  In the embodiment, six types of effect modes are provided as effect modes at the start of the sub reel fluctuation. When “1” is determined as the sub reel fluctuation start effect number, the effect is not performed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R even if the waiting time is 1500 ms or more. That is, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R do not start rotating until the waiting time of 4100 ms elapses.

  When “2” is determined as the sub-reel variation start effect number, if the waiting time remains for 1500 ms or longer, first, the left sub-reel 21L starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start lever 6, and then the middle sub-reel. 21C starts to rotate, and finally, the right sub reel 21R starts to rotate.

  When “3” is determined as the sub-reel variation start effect number, if the waiting time remains for 1500 ms or longer, first, the middle sub-reel 21C starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start lever 6, and then the left sub-reel. 21 L starts to rotate, and finally, the right sub reel 21 R starts to rotate.

  When “4” is determined as the sub-reel variation start effect number, if the waiting time remains for 1500 ms or longer, the right sub-reel 21R starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start lever 6, and then the middle sub-reel. 21C starts to rotate, and finally, the left sub reel 21L starts to rotate.

  When “5” is determined as the sub reel fluctuation start effect number, when the waiting time remains 1500 ms or more, the fluctuation is performed according to the operation of the start lever 6. In this fluctuation, in response to the operation of the start lever 6, the symbols on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are vibrated several times by one frame in the vertical direction.

  When "6" is determined as the sub reel fluctuation start effect number, when the waiting time remains 1500 ms or more, the wave fluctuation is performed according to the operation of the start lever 6. In this wave fluctuation, first, the symbol of the left sub reel 21L moves upward by one frame. Thereafter, the symbol of the left sub reel 21L moves downward by two frames, and the symbol of the middle sub reel 21C moves upward by one frame. Then, the symbol of the left sub reel 21L moves upward by one frame and returns to the initial position, and the symbol of the middle sub reel 21C moves downward by two frames, and the symbol of the right sub reel 21 R moves upward by one frame Move minutes. By performing such an operation a plurality of times, an effect is made to make the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R ripple.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 60, basically, “3” to “6” are selected as the sub reel fluctuation start effect numbers, such as bell, watermelon, BB, MB, etc. that the player can expect a profit for the player. It is the case where it is decided as a deputy winning combination. Therefore, the expectation that a profit will be obtained can be heightened by performing the production corresponding to these production numbers.

  In particular, when “5” is selected as the sub-reel variation start effect number, it is limited to the case where a role that can be expected to be profitable for the player is determined as the sub-reel change effect number. "Is selected only when a bonus (BB or MB) is determined as a supplementary winning combination. Therefore, by performing effects corresponding to these effect numbers, it is possible to further enhance the expectation that profits can be obtained.

  And here, the production is performed when the waiting time when the start lever 6 is operated in the next unit game for which the production is decided is 1500 ms or more, so the waiting time until the game starts. Even if it exists, the pleasure of a game can be provided and, as a result, the game machine which can prevent the fall of the interest of a game can be provided. Also, the player tries to shorten the interval at which the start operation of each game is performed as short as possible in order to predict the internal winning combination by watching the effects here. Therefore, since the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved without pressing it against the player, it not only gives the player an attractive ability to prevent a decrease in the interests of the game, but also makes it attractive for the game store. A certain gaming machine can be provided.

  With reference to FIG. 61, the sub reel variation start effect configuration table will be described.

  The sub reel fluctuation start effect configuration table is a table indicating which identifier the identifier corresponding to the sub reel fluctuation start effect number determined with reference to the sub reel fluctuation start effect lottery table is. In the embodiment, the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the 4th reel 23, the lamp, and the sound effect are provided as effects devices for performing effects. Among these devices, as the lamps, a reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19, main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R, sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, and a 4th reel back lamp 122 are provided. The identifier determined based on the sub reel variation start effect configuration table is used later when referring to the effect data determination table (FIG. 73), and the effect data determined with reference to this effect data determination table (FIG. 73) is used. These data are set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83, a register, or the like as data for performing an effect using these effect devices.

  Referring to the table shown in FIG. 61, for example, when the sub reel variation start effect number determined with reference to the sub reel variation start effect lottery table is “1”, identifiers are determined for the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the 4th reel 23. It will never be done. For the lamp, the identifier “00H” is determined according to the insertion of the medal, but the identifier is not determined according to the operation of the start lever 6. For the sound effect, the identifier “00H” is determined according to the insertion of the medal, and the identifier “01H” is determined according to the operation of the start lever 6.

  Further, for example, when the sub reel fluctuation start effect number determined with reference to the sub reel fluctuation start effect lottery table is “2”, the identifier of the 4th reel 23 is not determined. Further, for the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the identifier is not determined in response to the insertion of the medal, but the identifier "01H" is determined in response to the operation of the start lever 6. For the lamp, the identifier “00H” is determined according to the insertion of the medal, but the identifier is not determined according to the operation of the start lever 6. For the sound effect, the identifier “00H” is determined according to the insertion of the medal, and the identifier “05H” is determined according to the operation of the start lever 6.

  With reference to FIG. 62, the correspondence between the detailed effect state and the effect reel variation effect number lottery table will be described.

  The effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table is provided with information of a lottery value for determining the effect number provided corresponding to the contents of the effect in the effect reel fluctuation effect based on the sub-flag, that is, the sub winning combination. Basically, the effect state and the effect lottery table correspond one to one, and the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table corresponding to the effect state to determine one effect number, and determines the one effect number determined. The effect devices (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, lamp, sound effect) are controlled so as to produce an effect based on the corresponding effect content.

  For example, when the production state is the 1A detailed production state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the production reel fluctuation production number lottery table for the 1A detailed production state corresponding to the 1A detailed production state, and has one variation production number. Are determined, and the rendering device (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, lamps, sound effects) is controlled so as to perform rendering based on the rendering content corresponding to the determined one of the variation rendering numbers.

  The effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 70. FIG.

  The effect reel variation effect number lottery table is referred to when the sub CPU 81 receives the start command, and determines the effect mode from the start to the end of the unit game based on the value of the sub flag, that is, the type of the sub-winning combination. It has the information of the lottery value for.

  The effect reel variation effect number lottery table is provided corresponding to each of the detailed effect states. That is, in the embodiment, a plurality of effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery tables are provided. FIG. 63 shows an effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table for the 1A detailed effect state (chance zone 1), which is referred to when the detailed effect state is the 1A detailed effect state (chance zone 1). 64 and 65 are effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery tables for the 2A detailed effect state (chance zone 2), and are referred to when the detailed effect state is the 2A detailed effect state (chance zone 2). .

  66 and 67 are effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery tables for the 3A detailed effect state (general effect state), and are referred to when the detailed effect state is the 3A detailed effect state (general effect state). . FIG. 68 is an effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table for the 5A detailed effect state (chance zone 3), and is referred to when the detailed effect state is the 5A detailed effect state (chance zone 3). 69 and 70 are effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery tables for the 7A detailed effect state (dummy effect state), and are referred to when the detailed effect state is the 7A detailed effect state (dummy effect state). .

  In addition, although the description about the other detailed performance states is omitted using the drawings, it has the same configuration as the tables shown in FIGS.

  First, the variable effect number determined when the detailed effect state is the 1A detailed effect state (chance zone 1) will be described with reference to the table shown in FIG. In this case, “1” or “16” to “20” is determined as the variable effect number. When “1” is determined as the variable effect number, the effect device (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, lamp, sound effect) performs the normal effect. That is, on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the rotation of the three sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is started according to the operation of the start lever 6, and the stop button 7L operated according to the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7C, 7R corresponding to the reels 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped. The speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 produce sound effects according to the operation of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  When “16” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variation effect number, the rotation is performed by the first stop operation according to the first stop operation by the player. An effect of turning off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R provided behind the stopped sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is performed.

  When “17” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “16” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the second stop operation of the player, the second stop of the player An effect of turning off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R provided behind the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R whose rotation has been stopped by the operation is performed.

  When “18” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “17” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the player's third stop operation, this player's third stop An effect of turning off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R provided behind the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R whose rotation has been stopped by the operation is performed.

  When “19” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the effect when “18” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 starts rotating after the player performs the third stop operation. Then, the effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that “END (pattern 226)” is displayed in a stopped state at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When “20” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the effect when “18” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 starts rotating after the player performs the third stop operation. Then, the effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the "challenge zone (pattern 225)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  According to the table shown in FIG. 63, when the secondary winning combination is normal replay, the probability that “19” is selected as the variable effect number is 2000/32768, and the probability that “20” is selected as the variable effect number. Is 10000/32768.

  Here, the game state when the detailed effect state is the 1A detailed effect state (chance zone 1) is the RT1 game state. As described above, in this gaming state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R until 50 unit games are played, the player When the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player and 50 unit games are played without the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay being displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, The gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the player displays symbol combinations corresponding to special replays on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R until 50 unit games are played. However, as described above, it is better to view the symbol through the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R than when viewing the symbol through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Since it is easy to determine whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the effective line corresponds to the internal winning combination, the player looks at the symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and makes a unit The game will proceed.

  Therefore, looking at the combination of symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the special replay that shifts to the RT2 gaming state when receiving the benefit of the automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed The symbol combination corresponding to is lined up on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, or the symbol combination corresponding to normal replay not shifted to the RT2 gaming state is arranged on the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R Regardless of the delay, in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the same symbol combination "壷-壷-壷" is aligned on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Therefore, even if the player receives the benefit of the automatic insertion of medals while the RT1 gaming state is being performed, the player is usually benefited from the establishment of the special replay, or from the establishment of the normal replay. It is difficult to determine if it is. Whether the effect in the 1st A detailed effect state (chance zone 1) is the benefit from the establishment of special replay, or the benefit from the establishment of normal replay, when it receives the benefit of automatic insertion of medals The determination can be performed based on the symbol displayed on the 4th display window 24.

  Next, with reference to the tables shown in FIG. 64 and FIG. 65, the variation effect number determined when the detail effect state is the second A detail effect state (chance zone 2) will be described. In this case, any one of “1”, “2”, “16” to “18”, and “21” to “26” is determined as the variation effect number. The effects when “1”, “16” to “18” are determined as the variable effect numbers are the same as the effects described in FIG.

  When “2” is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the change effect number, the player is given a profit according to the operation of the start lever 6 (small A presentation sound is output from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26, which suggests that the player has won the winning combination, etc.

  When “21” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “20” is determined as the variation effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is turned blue after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  When “22” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “20” is determined as the variation effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is lit yellow after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  When “23” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “20” is determined as the variation effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is lit in red after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  When "24" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the effect when "2" is determined as the change effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is turned blue after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  When “25” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “2” is determined as the variation effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is lit yellow after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  When “26” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the effect when “2” is determined as the variation effect number, the 4th reel back lamp 122 is lit in red after the player performs the third stop operation. Production to be performed.

  According to the tables shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, the probability that "21" is selected as the variation effect number is 2048/32768 when the secondary winning combination is a regular replay, and the probability that "24" is selected is 6144/32768. On the other hand, when the secondary winning combination is special replay, the probability that “21” is selected as the variable effect number is 0/32768, and the probability that “24” is selected is also 0/32768.

  As described above, when receiving the benefit of the automatic insertion of medals, it is determined whether the benefit is the benefit from the establishment of the special replay or the benefit from the establishment of the normal replay, the sub display windows 22L, 22C, It is necessary to infer from a combination of symbols displayed in 22R, but in the effect in the second A detailed effect state (chance zone 1), it can be inferred based on the color lit by the 4th reel back lamp 122. When the color lit by the 4th reel back lamp 122 is blue corresponding to the variation effect numbers “21” and “24”, it can be confident that the profit is due to the establishment of the normal replay.

  In addition, when the secondary winning combination is normally replay, the probability that “22” is selected as the variation effect number is 4500/32768, and the probability that “25” is selected is 13500/32768. On the other hand, when the secondary winning combination is special replay, the probability that "22" is selected as the variation effect number is 5500/32768, and the probability that "25" is selected is also 16500/32768. Therefore, when the color lit by the 4th reel back lamp 122 is yellow corresponding to the variable effect numbers “22” and “25”, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the profit is due to the establishment of the normal replay. .

  In addition, when the secondary winning combination is normally replay, the probability that “23” is selected as the variation effect number is 1644/32768, and the probability that “26” is selected is 4932/32768. On the other hand, when the secondary winning combination is special replay, the probability that “23” is selected as the variation effect number is 2692/32768, and the probability that “26” is selected is also 8076/32768. Therefore, when the color lit by the 4th reel back lamp 122 is red corresponding to the fluctuation effect numbers "23" and "26", it can be predicted that there is a high possibility of profit due to the establishment of the special replay.

  Next, with reference to the tables shown in FIG. 66 and FIG. 67, the variation presentation number determined when the detail presentation state is the 3A detailed presentation state (normal presentation state) will be described. In this case, any one of “1” to “4” and “7” to “11” is determined as the variation effect number. The effects when “1” and “2” are determined as the variable effect numbers are the same as the effects already described with reference to FIGS.

  When "3" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, rotation of the 4th reel 23 is started according to the operation of the start lever 6, An effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the "losing (symbol 221)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When "4" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, rotation of the 4th reel 23 is started according to the operation of the start lever 6, The effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that “chance (symbol 222)” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When "7" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, rotation of the 4th reel 23 is started according to the operation of the start lever 6, An effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the bonus (pattern 224) is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When "8" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, when the third stop operation is performed, this corresponds to the third stop operation The rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is not stopped, and an effect of rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R already stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation is performed again. Then, on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, an effect of stopping the rotation is performed so that the symbol combination that suggests that the BB is hit internally is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Further, in response to the third stop operation, blinking effects are performed in the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R, and in the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26, the BB internally wins in response to the third stop operation. A sound is output that suggests that.

  Here, a combination of so-called reach eyes and "white 7-white 7-white 7" may be mentioned as a symbol combination that suggests that BB is internally won. There are various manners of reach eyes, but for example, the upper symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L, the lower symbol stop position of the middle sub display window 22C, and the upper symbol stop position of the right sub display window 22R There is a so-called 7 V-shaped mode in which "White 7" is stopped and displayed.

  When "9" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, when the third stop operation is performed, this corresponds to the third stop operation The rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is not stopped, and an effect of rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R already stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation is performed again. Then, on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, an effect of stopping the rotation is performed so that the symbol combination that suggests that the MB is internally won is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Further, in response to the third stop operation, blinking effects are performed in the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C and 112R, and in the speakers 25L, 25R and 26, the MB is internally hit in response to the third stop operation. A sound is output that suggests that.

  Here, as the symbol combination that suggests that the MB is internally won, for example, the upper symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L, the lower symbol stop position of the middle sub display window 22C, and the right sub display A so-called BARV character aspect or a combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" in which "BAR" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the upper stage of the window 22R may be mentioned.

  When "10" is determined as the change effect number, in addition to the normal effect when "1" is determined as the change effect number, when the third stop operation is performed, this corresponds to the third stop operation The rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is not stopped, and an effect of rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R that have already been stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation is performed. Then, in the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the effect of stopping the rotation so that symbol combinations different from the symbol combinations that suggest that BB and MB are internally held is displayed by the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R Is done. Further, in response to the third stop operation, flickering effects are performed in the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C and 112R, and in the speakers 25L, 25R and 26, in response to the third stop operation, BB and MB are internally won. A sound is output that suggests that the

  When “11” is determined as the variation effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variation effect number, when the third stop operation is performed, this corresponds to the third stop operation The rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is not stopped, and an effect of rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R that have already been stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation is performed. Then, in the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, the effect of stopping the rotation so that symbol combinations different from the symbol combinations that suggest that BB and MB are internally held is displayed by the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R Is done. Further, in response to the third stop operation, flickering effects are performed in the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C and 112R, and in the speakers 25L, 25R and 26, in response to the third stop operation, BB and MB are internally won. A sound is output that suggests that the

  According to the tables shown in FIG. 66 and FIG. 67, it is understood that the player (small part, bonus) internally wins the player's benefit by the announcement sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 being outputted. it can. Further, when the 4th reel 23 rotates, it may be possible to grasp whether the small winning combination is internally won or the bonus is internally determined depending on the manner in which the rotation stops.

  In addition, when the secondary winning combination is a pseudo watermelon, BB, MB, re-variation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21 R may be performed in response to the third stop operation, and when this re-variation is performed, a bonus may be made. It is possible to determine whether or not the internal winning is achieved.

  Next, the variable effect number determined when the detailed effect state is the 5A detailed effect state (chance zone 3) will be described with reference to the table shown in FIG. In this case, any one of “1”, “16” to “20” is determined as the variable effect number, and the effect at this time is the same as the effect already described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to the tables shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, the variable effect number determined when the detailed effect state is the 7A detailed effect state (dummy effect state) will be described. In this case, any one of “1” to “4” and “7” to “15” is determined as the variation effect number. The effects when “1” to “4” and “7” to “11” are determined as the variable effect numbers are the same as the effects already described with reference to FIGS.

  When “12” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 is rotated according to the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. Starting is performed so that the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is stopped so that the "challenge zone (pattern 225)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When “13” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 starts rotating in response to the player's first stop operation. Then, the effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the "challenge zone (pattern 225)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When “14” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 starts rotating in response to the player's second stop operation. Then, the effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the "challenge zone (pattern 225)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  When “15” is determined as the variable effect number, in addition to the normal effect when “1” is determined as the variable effect number, the 4th reel 23 starts rotating in response to the player's third stop operation. Then, the effect of stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is performed so that the "challenge zone (pattern 225)" is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position provided in the 4th display window 24.

  According to the tables shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, when the detail effect state is the 7A detail effect state (dummy effect state), basically the detail effect state is the 3A detail effect state (general effect state) A similar performance is performed. However, when the detailed effect state is the 3A detailed effect state (general effect state), an effect that is not performed may be performed, and the actual gaming state depends on whether such an effect is performed or not. It may be possible to grasp whether it is a state or an RT2 gaming state.

  The effect reel fluctuation effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72.

  The effect reel fluctuation effect configuration table is a table indicating which identifier the identifier corresponding to the fluctuation effect number determined with reference to the effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table is. The identifier determined based on the effect reel variation effect configuration table is used later when referring to the effect data determination table (FIG. 73), and the effect data determined with reference to this effect data determination table (FIG. 73) is used. The data is set in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83, a register, or the like as data for effecting using the effect device (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, lamp, sound effect).

  Referring to the tables shown in FIG. 71 and FIG. 72, for example, when the variation effect number determined with reference to the effect reel variation effect configuration table is "20", the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R have the start lever 6 The identifier “01H” is determined according to the operation, and the sub reel data corresponding to the stop control position is registered according to the stop operation of the player. The "stop control position" means the sub display window 22L, when stop control of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is performed (that is, after the symbol is moved by the number of sliding symbols after performing the stop operation), The position of the symbol at the symbol stop position on the lower side of 22C, 22R is said.

  For the 4th reel 23, the identifier is not determined according to the operation of the start lever 6, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation, but thereafter the identifier “ 05H "is determined.

  For the ramp, the identifier is not determined according to the operation of the start lever 6, but the identifier “01H” is determined according to the first stop operation, and the identifier “01H” according to the second stop operation. Is determined, and the identifier "01H" is determined in response to the third stop operation. Further, the identifier "04H" is determined in accordance with the establishment of the display combination.

  As for sound effects, the identifier "02H" is determined according to the operation of the start lever 6, and the identifier "05H" is determined according to the first stop operation. The identifier “05H” is determined according to the second stop operation, the identifier “05H” is determined according to the third stop operation, and the identifier “09H” is determined according to the establishment of the display combination.

  The effect data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect data determination table is a table for determining effect data based on an identifier determined with reference to the sub reel fluctuation start effect configuration table (FIG. 61) and the effect reel fluctuation effect configuration tables (FIGS. 71 and 72). is there. The effect data determined with reference to this table is stored in a predetermined area or register of the sub RAM 83 as data for effecting using the effect devices (sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, lamp, sound effect). Set.

  For example, when the identifiers of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are “00H”, “variation start sub reel data” is determined as the effect data, and the effect data is used for performing effects using the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. The data is set in a predetermined area or register of the sub RAM 83 as data.

  The JAC count determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The JAC number determination table is referred to when the sub CPU 81 receives the BB start command, and the lottery for determining the number of times of performing the BB second effect state (JACIN state) during the operation of the BB based on the set value. Contains value information.

  For example, when the set value is “1”, the number of JACs “1” is determined with a probability of 4096/4096 and the number of JACs “0” is not determined. For example, when the set value is “H”, the JAC count “1” is determined with a probability of 3696/4096, while the JAC count “0” is determined with a probability of 400/4096.

  By doing this, it may be possible to estimate the setting value based on whether or not the BB second effect state (JACIN state) is performed after the end of the BB first effect state (first stop state). Interest is improved.

  As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, the BB second effect state (JACIN state) is always performed at least once. Therefore, even if the JAC count “0” is determined, the BB second effect state (JACIN state) is performed after the end of the first BB first effect state (first stop state), and then the second time. After the end of the BB first effect state (first stop state), the BB second effect state (JACIN state) is not performed. On the other hand, when the number of times of JAC "1" is determined, after the first BB first effect state (the first stop state), the BB second effect state (JACIN state) is performed, and then The BB second effect state (JACIN state) is also performed after the end of the second BB first effect state (first stop state).

  The lottery table for the setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  The lottery table for the setting suggestion effect is referred to when the effect state is the BB second effect state (JACIN state), and the setting suggestion effect number is determined based on whether or not the replay has succeeded and the set value. The lottery value information is provided. The setting indication effect number determined here corresponds to the effect mode of setting indication effect using the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R.

  As described above, when the effect state is the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the sub display window The symbol combination arranged on the effective line of 22L, 22C, 22R is always "壷-壷-壷" regardless of the type of internal winning combination. This "壷-壷-壷" is a symbol combination arranged on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, which is determined corresponding to the replay that is a generic term when the internal winning combination is replay 1 to 4 and The same. That is, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be arranged on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and as a result, a symbol different from “壷-壷-壷” is arranged. If the combination can be arranged on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, it can be said that the replay has succeeded. On the contrary, the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination are arranged on the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. As a result, “壷-壷-壷” is on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. If it is lined up with, it can be said that Replay has failed.

  (1) in FIG. 75 is a setting suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when the replay brush is successful, and FIG. 75 (2) is a setting suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when the replay brush is unsuccessful. is there.

  First, with reference to the table shown in (1) of FIG. 75, the case where replay has succeeded will be described. Referring to this table, the larger the setting value is, the easier the setting suggestion effect number is selected. For example, when the setting value is “1”, the probability that the setting suggestion effect number “5” is selected is 10/4096, whereas when the setting value is “H”, the setting suggestion effect number “5” The probability that “is selected” is 70/4096. Therefore, when the replay success is successful in the BB second effect state (JACIN state), the set value may be estimated depending on the effect contents in the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, with reference to the table shown in (2) of FIG. 75, the case where replay has failed will be described. Referring to this table, the setting indication effect number "1" is always selected regardless of the setting value. Therefore, if the replay failure is failed in the BB second effect state (JACIN state), the set value cannot be estimated.

  The symbol stop table of the sub reel will be described with reference to FIGS. 76 to 78. FIG. The stop table is used to stop the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the pressing operation on the condition that the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions of the respective sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is defined. The "stop start position" refers to the position of the symbol located at the symbol stop position below the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each sub reel 21L, 21C, 21R is pressed, the center of the symbol is above the lower symbol stop position, and the center Is the symbol position closest to the symbol stop position in the lower row.

  The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols that can move in the symbol display area after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R stop. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is defined as “4”.

  The stop table is provided for each internal winning combination. (1) in FIG. 76 is a BB establishment stop table. This stop table is used when BB is determined as a secondary winning combination.

  (2) of FIG. 76 is a stop table for MB formation. This stop table is used when MB is determined as a secondary winning combination.

  (3) in FIG. 76 is a stop table for loss. This stop table is used when a loss is determined as a supplementary winning combination. In addition, this stop table is a case where a pseudo flag (pseudo bell, pseudo watermelon, pseudo angle cherry, pseudo middle cherry) is determined as an auxiliary winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the pseudo flag at the time of the first stop operation. It is also used when the symbols constituting the combination are displayed on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. In this case, although the main winning combination is a loss, it is avoided that a symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the loss is displayed on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Because.

  (4) in FIG. 77 is a replay stop table. This stop table is used when a replay (normal replay or special replay) is determined as a secondary winning combination.

  (5) in FIG. 77 is a bell stop table. This stop table is used when a bell is determined as a secondary winning combination. Moreover, this stop table is a case where a pseudo bell is determined as a sub winning combination, and at the time of the first stop operation, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is the sub display window 22L, 22C , 22R is also used when displayed on the effective line.

  (6) in FIG. 77 is a watermelon stop table. This stop table is used when watermelon has been determined as a secondary winning combination. Moreover, this stop table is a case where a pseudo watermelon is determined as a secondary winning combination, and at the time of the first stop operation, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to watermelon corresponds to the sub display window 22L, 22C. , 22R is also used when displayed on the effective line. Further, this stop table is a case where the two-choice combination (red) is determined as the secondary winning combination, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the red watermelon at the time of the first stop operation are the main display windows 4L and 4C. , 4R is also used when displayed on the effective line. Further, this stop table is a case where the two-choice combination (blue) is determined as the secondary winning combination, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the yellow watermelon at the time of the first stop operation are the main display windows 4L and 4C. , 4R is also used when displayed on the effective line.

  (7) in FIG. 78 shows a corner cherry stop table. This stop table is used when a corner cherry is determined as a secondary winning combination. Moreover, this stop table is a case where a pseudo corner cherry is determined as a secondary winning combination, and at the time of the first stop operation, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the corner cherry is the sub display window 22L 22C and 22R are also used in the case where they are displayed on the effective line. This stop table is a case where a two-choice combination (red) is determined as a sub-winning combination, and a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the red watermelon is sub-selected at the time of the first stop operation. It is also used when displayed on the effective lines of the display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. In addition, this stop table is a case where the two-choice combination (blue) is determined as the sub-winning combination, and the symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the yellow watermelon at the time of the first stop operation is sub It is also used when displayed on the effective lines of the display windows 22L, 22C, 22R.

  (8) in FIG. 78 is a stop table for medium cherry. This stop table is used when a medium cherry is determined as a secondary winning combination. In addition, this stop table is a case where a simulated middle cherry is determined as a secondary winning combination, and at the time of the first stop operation, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the corner cherry is the sub display window 22L 22C and 22R are also used in the case where they are displayed on the effective line.

  (9) in FIG. 78 is a stop table for JAC. This stop table is used when the deputy winning combination is JAC (red), JAC (blue), BBJAC, or MBJAC.

  Here, the types of symbols displayed in the left sub-display window 22L when the MB is determined as the secondary winning combination will be described with reference to (2) in FIG.

  First, looking at the MB with reference to the above-mentioned FIG. 47, the symbol combination of the sub reels corresponding to the MB is "BAR-BAR-BAR". Therefore, referring to FIG. 46 described above, the code numbers corresponding to “BAR” in left sub reel 21L are “5” and “13”. As described above, in the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding frames is “4”, when the stop start position of the left sub reel 21L is viewed, the stop start position of the left sub reel 21L is “1” to “5” or In the case of any one of “9” to “13”, “BAR” may stop at the symbol stop position in the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L. Further, when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is “0” or “8”, “BAR” does not stop at the lower symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L, but the middle or upper symbol. There is a possibility of stopping at the stop position. When the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is "20" or "7", "BAR" does not stop at the symbol stop position on the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L, but the symbol stop position on the upper stage There is a possibility of stopping. Therefore, when the stop start position is “0” to “5”, “7” to “13”, or “20”, “BAR” may stop at any symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L. There is.

  Therefore, referring to (2) in FIG. 76, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “0” in the left sub reel 21L is “0”. Therefore, at the symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L, “watermelon”, “壷”, and “watermelon” are stopped in order from the top. Therefore, when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is "0", a symbol different from "BAR" is stopped in the left sub display window 22L.

  Proceeding similarly, when the stop start position on the left sub-reel 21L is “1” to “5”, “BAR” stops at the symbol stop position on the lower stage of the left sub-display window 22L, and on the left sub-reel 21L. When the stop start position is “7” to “11”, “BAR” stops at the upper symbol stop position of the left sub display window 22L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is "12", "13", "20", a symbol different from "BAR" is stopped in the left sub display window 22L.

  As described above, when the MB is determined as the secondary winning combination, the stop button 7L on the left is stopped at the timing when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is any one of “1” to “5” or “7” to “11”. Is operated, “BAR” is stopped at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L. That is, when the MB is determined as the secondary winning combination, the player appropriately operates the left stop button 7L, and the left sub-display window 22L is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the MB “BAR”. Will stop.

  Although not described with reference to the drawings, the same stop table is provided for the middle sub reel 21C and the right sub reel 21R. In these stop tables, when the MB is determined as the secondary winning combination, the player appropriately operates the center stop button 7C and the right stop button 7R, so that the middle sub display window 22C and the right sub display window In 22R, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that “BAR” which is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to each MB stops.

  So far, the case has been described where MB is determined as a secondary winning combination and the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R appropriately, but in the following, MB has been determined as a secondary winning combination, The case where the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player is not appropriate (a case where a so-called "dropout" occurs) will be described.

  For example, when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is “0”, the number of sliding frames is “0”. In this case, MB is not established as a display combination, and as a result, a drop occurs.

  Here, when viewing the display mode on the left sub display window 22L when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is “0”, the display mode at this time is “watermelon”, “壷”, "Watermelon". The display mode on the left sub display window 22L when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is “14” or “16” is the same as the display mode when the stop start position is “0”. From the top, "watermelon", "mochi" and "watermelon" in order.

  As described above, when an MB is missed, depending on the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the left sub display window 22L starts in the order of “watermelon”, “壷”, and “watermelon”. In some cases, a stop display may be displayed, and this stop display mode may be a stop mode (so-called “chance”) that suggests that the MB may have been determined as a secondary winning combination.

  When the bell is determined as the secondary winning combination, the bell stop table shown in (5) of FIG. 77 is referred to. Referring to this table, the number of sliding symbols when the stop start position on the left sub-reel 21L is "0" is "0", and "watermelon" and "wrinkle" are displayed in order from the top in the left sub-display window 22L. , “Watermelon” is stopped and displayed. When the watermelon is determined as the secondary winning combination, the stop table for watermelon shown in (6) of FIG. 77 is referred to. Referring to this table, when the stop start position on the left sub reel 21L is either "0" or "12" to "20", the left sub display window 22L sequentially displays "watermelon", ”And“ Watermelon ”are stopped.

  In this way, not only when an MB has been missed but also when a small role has been missed, an opportunity is displayed so that only when an MB is missed is displayed. The frequency of display can be increased in comparison. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the MB may be determined as a supplementary winning combination as compared with the case where the display is performed only when the MB is missed.

  It should be noted that a stop mode (so-called “reach eyes”) that is displayed only when an MB is missed may be used together with a chance eye. When a reach eye and a chance eye are used together, the MB serves as a supplementary winning combination. When the reach eye is displayed in the left sub display window 22L, when the reach eye is displayed in the left sub display window 22L, both the reach eye and the chance eye are determined. It can be changed in three stages in the order in which the left sub display window 22L does not display. Therefore, the game is not monotonous, and the game can be advanced with a sense of tension.

  The operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The operation of the sub control circuit 72 at the time of power on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system is configured to include a lamp control task, a sound control task, and an effect reel control task, which are timer interrupt synchronization task groups, and a main board communication task, which is a command reception interrupt synchronization task group.

  In step S202, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S203. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 80, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81, and this timer interrupt event message is In response to the reception of the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 controls the lighting state of the reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19, the main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, and the 4th reel back lamp 122. I do.

  In step S203, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S204. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 81. The sub CPU 81 performs processing to control the sound output state from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26.

  In step S204, the effect reel control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S205. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 82. The sub CPU 81 performs processing of controlling the operation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the 4th reel 23.

  In step S205, the main board communication task is activated to terminate the process. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 83. The main board communication task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing in accordance with the received commands. For example, when the start command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 performs processing when receiving the start command, and when the reel stop command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 performs processing when receiving the reel stop command.

  The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes lamp-related data related to the lighting state of the reproduction mode suggestion lamp 19, the main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, and the 4th reel back lamp 122. (Step S211), and the process moves to step S212. In step S212, 2 ms event waiting is performed, and the process proceeds to step S213. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 ms. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of a power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of a door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S213, a timer subtraction process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S215. In the embodiment, the priority order of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task, the sound control task, and the effect reel control task. Therefore, in step S214, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S215. In step S214, steps S223 to S225 of the sound control task described below with reference to FIG. 81 are performed.

  In step S215, the lamp data is extracted from the lamp storage area, and the process proceeds to step S216. In step S216, lamp data analysis processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, lamp lighting control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S212.

  The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26 (step S221), and proceeds to step S222. In step S222, a task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the effect reel control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S223. In step S222, steps S233 to S236 of the effect reel control task are performed.

  In step S223, the sound data is extracted from the sound storage area, and the process proceeds to step S224. In step S224, analysis processing of sound data is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S225. In step S225, a sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S222.

  The effect reel control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect reel related data initialization process related to the operation states of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the 4th reel 23 (step S231), and proceeds to step S232. In step S232, the task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the effect reel control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S223. As described above, in the embodiment, the effect reel control task is set to the lowest priority in the task group for timer interrupt synchronization. Therefore, here, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is taken as a lamp control task, and in step S232, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S223. In step S232, of the lamp control tasks described above, the processes of steps S215 to S217 are performed, and the process of step S212 is subsequently performed.

  In step S233, the effect reel data of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the 4th reel 23 are extracted from the effect reel storage area, and the process proceeds to step S234. In step S234, the effect reel data is analyzed, and the process proceeds to step S235. In step S235, a sub reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S236. In step S235, 4th reel control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S232.

  The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the transmission messenger queue (step S241), and proceeds to step S242. In step S242, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S243. In step S243, it is determined whether a command different from the previous one has been received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S244, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S242.

  In step S244, game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a setting value, a value of the RT game number counter, and the like are created from the parameters of the received command, and the process proceeds to step S245. For example, in step S244, the main flag creation table (FIG. 51) is referred to, and a process of creating a main flag corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 from the parameters of the start command is performed.

  In step S245, the created game information is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S246. In step S246, a received command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 84 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242.

  The received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a time when a start command is received from the main CPU 31 (step S251). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S252. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S253. In step S252, a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 86 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S253, it is determined whether it is time to receive a reel rotation start command from the main CPU 31 or not. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S254, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S255. In step S254, a reel rotation start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 93 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S255, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command is received from the main CPU 31. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S256. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S257. In step S256, a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIGS. 94 and 95 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S257, it is determined whether it is time to receive a display combination command from the main CPU 31 or not. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S258. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S259 of FIG. In step S258, processing for receiving a display combination command, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 99 and 100, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S259 of FIG. 85, it is determined whether or not a bonus start command has been received from the main CPU 31. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S261. In step S260, a bonus start command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S261, it is determined whether a bonus end command is received from the main CPU 31 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S262, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S263. In step S262, a bonus end command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 102 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S263, it is determined whether or not an input state command is received from the main CPU 31. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S264, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S265. In step S264, an input state command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 103 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG. In step S265, processing corresponding to the received command is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  The start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs update processing of various game number counters provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 (step S 271), and proceeds to step S 272. In this process, the effect state game number counter is decremented by "1". In step S272, an effect state determination process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 87 to 89 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, flag state conversion processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S274. In this process, the flag conversion table corresponding to the effect state determined in the effect state determination process is referred to among the plural types of flag conversion tables (FIGS. 52 to 59), and the main created in the process of step S244 in FIG. Processing is performed to convert a flag into a subflag. The main flag can be positioned as a main winning combination because it corresponds to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71. Further, since the sub flag can be said to be an internal winning combination newly determined by the sub control circuit 72 based on the main flag, it can be positioned as a sub winning combination.

  In step S274, an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S275. In this process, a process of determining a sub reel change start effect number is performed based on the sub flag converted by the flag conversion process with reference to the sub reel change start effect lottery table (FIG. 60). Further, among the plurality of effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery tables (FIGS. 63 to 70, etc.), the flag conversion process is performed with reference to the effect reel fluctuation effect number lottery table corresponding to the detailed effect state determined in the effect state determination process. The process of determining the variable production number is performed on the basis of the subflag converted in.

  In step S275, it is determined whether the wait timer is 1500 ms or more. In this process, it can be said that it is determined whether or not the time since the operation of the start lever 6 is detected is less than a predetermined time (4100 ms) and less than a predetermined time (2600 ms). . When this determination is YES, it moves to step S276, and when it is NO, it moves to step S277. In step S276, the sub reel start effect data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S277. In step S277, the effect data is registered at the start operation based on the registered variable effect number, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 87 to 89, the effect state determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub flags are "17" to "18", that is, whether the sub winning combination is a bonus (BB or MB) (step S281). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S 282; if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S 283. In step S282, the sixth effect state (bonus notification effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S283.

  In step S283, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the first effect state (chance zone 1). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S284. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S284, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S285, and if NO, the process moves to a step S311 in FIG. In step S285, the second effect state (chance zone 2) is set in the effect state, "20" is set in the effect state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S286, it is determined whether the effect state is the second effect state (chance zone 2). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S287. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S291. In step S287, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S288, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S288, it is determined whether or not the state transition flag is set to ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S289, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S290. The state transition flag indicates that when the production state is the second production state (chance zone 2) and the production state game number counter is “0”, that is, the second production state (chance zone 2) ends. When transitioning to another production state, the transition is made from the second production state (chance zone 2) to the third production state (general production state) or to the fourth production state (special production state). It is a flag for identifying whether or not. When the state transition flag is ON, it indicates that the state transitions to the third rendering state (general rendering state) in response to the end of the second rendering state (chance zone 2). It shows shifting to the production state (special production state). Further, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 100, the state transition flag is normally set to OFF, and the effective state of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is set while the effect state is the second effect state. Is turned on in response to the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay.

  In step S289, the third effect state (general effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG. In step S290, the 4th effect state (special effect state) is set to an effect state, and it moves to step S311 of FIG.

  In step S291, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the third effect state (general effect state). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S292, and if NO, the process moves to a step S294 in FIG. In step S292, it is determined whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S293. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG. In step S293, the fourth effect state (special effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S294 in FIG. 88, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the fifth effect state (chance zone 3). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S295. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S297. In step S295, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S296, and if NO, the process moves to a step S311 in FIG. In step S296, the fourth effect state (special effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S297, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the seventh effect state (dummy effect state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S298, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S300. In step S298, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S299. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG. In step S299, the second effect state (chance zone 2) is set in the effect state, "20" is set in the effect state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In the process of step S297, the transition from the first effect state, which is a specific effect state, to the effect state is performed by determining whether the effect state is the third effect state or the seventh effect state. Whether the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, or the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It can be said that the determination is made based on the fact that it is displayed along the effective line. And in the process of step S298 and step S299, it is a specific effect state from the 7th effect state which is a normal effect state according to having performed 30 unit games after the RT1 game state started. It can be said that the production state is shifted to the second production state. In the embodiment, the rendering state is always shifted to the second rendering state, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, between the first rendering state and the second rendering state, You may make it determine at random by random number lottery.

  In step S300, it is determined whether the rendering state is BB rendering state 1 (first stop state). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S301. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S304 of FIG. In step S301, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S302. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the main flag is “08” or “09”, that is, whether or not the main winning combination is the special combination 2 or the special combination 3. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG. 89. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state) is set in the rendering state, and the process proceeds to step S311 in FIG.

  In step S304 in FIG. 89, it is determined whether the rendering state is BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state). When this determination is YES, it moves to step S305, and when it is NO, it moves to step S306. In step S305, BB production state 3 (BB second stop state) is set in the production state, “8” is set in the production state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S306, it is determined whether the rendering state is BB rendering state 3 (BB second stop state). When this determination is YES, it moves to step S307, and when it is NO, it moves to step S311. In step S307, it is determined whether or not the JAC number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S311, and when it is NO, it moves to step S308. In step S308, it is determined whether or not the effect state game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S309, and when it is NO, it moves to step S311. In step S309, “1” is subtracted from the JAC counter, and the process proceeds to step S310. In step S310, the production state is set to BB production state 1 (BB first stop state), the production state game number counter is set to “6”, and the process proceeds to step S311. In step S311, a detailed effect state is determined based on the selected effect mode, the value of the small winning combination counter, and the effect state with reference to the detailed effect state determination table (FIG. 50), and the process proceeds to step S273 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs sub reel fluctuation start effect lottery processing (step S 321). The process moves to step S322. In this process, a process of determining a sub reel fluctuation start effect number based on the sub flag converted in the flag conversion process is performed with reference to the sub reel fluctuation start effect lottery table (FIG. 60).

  In step S322, variable effect number lottery processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S323. In this process, the effect reel variation effect number lottery table corresponding to the detailed effect state determined in the effect state determination process is referred to among the plurality of types of effect reel variation effect number lottery tables (FIGS. 63 to 70, etc.), and the flag A process of determining the variable effect number is performed based on the subflag converted by the conversion process.

  In step S323, a sub-reel stop mode (front) determination process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 91 and 92 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S324. In this process, a plurality of stops provided to determine the stop mode of the symbol variable display on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R based on the effect state determined in the effect state determination process and the sub flag converted in the flag conversion process. A process for determining a stop table to be actually referred to among the tables is performed.

  In step S324, a process of determining effect data for the 4th reel and lamp is performed, and the process proceeds to step S275 in FIG. In this process, with reference to the effect data determination table (FIG. 73), the 4th reel data and the lamp data are determined based on the change effect number determined in the change effect number lottery process.

  The sub-reel stop mode (previous) determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 and 92. FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether BB is established as a carryover combination (step S331). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S332. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S333. In step S332, the BB establishment stop table ((1) in FIG. 76) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351 in FIG.

  In step S333, it is determined whether the MB is established as a carryover combination. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S334, and when it is NO, it moves to step S335. In step S334, the MB establishment stop table ((2) in FIG. 76) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351 in FIG.

  In step S335, it is determined whether the rendering state is BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S336. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S337. In step S336, the replay stop table ((4) in FIG. 77) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351 in FIG.

  In step S337, it is determined whether the sub flag is "00", that is, it is a loss. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S338. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S339. In step S338, the loss stop table ((3) in FIG. 76) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351 in FIG.

  In step S337, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is "01" or "02", that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is replay (normal replay or special replay). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S340, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S341 of FIG. In step S340, the replay stop table ((4) in FIG. 77) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351 in FIG.

  In step S341 in FIG. 92, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “03”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S342. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S343. In step S342, the bell stop table ((5) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351.

  In step S343, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “04”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a watermelon. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S344. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S345. In step S344, the watermelon stop table ((6) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process moves to step S351.

  In step S345, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “05”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a corner cherry. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S346, and when it is NO, it moves to step S347. In step S346, the corner cherry stop table ((7) in FIG. 78) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351.

  In step S347, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “06”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a medium cherry. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S348, and when it is NO, it moves to step S349. In step S348, the medium cherry stop table ((8) in FIG. 78) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351.

  In step S349, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “13” to “16”, that is, whether or not the sub winning combination is JAC (JAC (red), JAC (blue), BBJAC, or MBJAC). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S350. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S351. In step S350, the JAC stop table ((9) in FIG. 78) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S351. In step S351, the determined stop table is set in a register, and the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 93, the reel rotation start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets the wait timer to 4100 ms (step S361), and proceeds to step S362. In step S362, the effect data at the start of rotation of the effect reels, that is, the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the 4th reel 23, is registered based on the set variable effect number, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  The reel stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 94 and 95. FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the first stop operation (step S371). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S372. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S376. In step S372, whether or not the sub flag is “07” to “10”, that is, whether or not the sub-winning combination is a pseudo flag (pseudo bell, pseudo watermelon, pseudo horn cherry, or pseudo middle cherry). Is determined. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S373. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S374. In step S373, a sub-reel stop mode (rear) determination process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 96 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S381 in FIG.

  In step S 374, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “11” or “12”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a two choice combination (two choice combination (red) or two choice combination (blue)). . When this determination is YES, it moves to step S375, and when it is NO, it moves to step S376. In step S375, a sub-reel stop mode (rear) determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 97 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S381 in FIG.

  In step S376, it is determined whether it is during the third stop operation. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S377. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S381 of FIG. In step S377, it is determined whether the variation effect number is “8” to “11”, that is, whether the effect content in the effect reel variation effect is reach variation. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S380, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S378. In step S378, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “08”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a pseudo watermelon. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S379, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S381 of FIG. In step S379, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to watermelon, that is, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" can be displayed on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S380. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S381 of FIG. In step S380, the effect data corresponding to the change effect number is set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S381 in FIG. 95, the number of sliding symbols of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is determined based on the stop start position with reference to the stop table set in the register, and the process proceeds to step S382. In step S382, setting suggestion effect processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 98 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S383. In step S383, a stop control position is determined based on the stop start position and the number of sliding symbols, effect data corresponding to the determined stop control position is set, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 96, the sub-reel stop mode (rear) determination process 1 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is possible to display a symbol constituting a combination corresponding to the pseudo flag on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R (step S391). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S392, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S394. In step S392, the loss stop table ((3) in FIG. 76) is determined as a stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S393. In step S393, a small counter counter is subtracted, and the process proceeds to step S402. In this processing, assuming that the symbol corresponding to the pseudo flag can be displayed on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R, if the symbol corresponding to the pseudo flag is established as the display symbol. A process of subtracting the number of medals paid out from the small role counter is performed.

  For example, when the sub flag is a pseudo watermelon, it is determined whether or not the “watermelon (symbol 216)” that is a symbol constituting the watermelon can be displayed on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. When it is determined that the watermelon is possible, it is assumed that the symbol corresponding to the watermelon can be displayed on the active line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. The number of sheets (“15” in FIG. 16) is subtracted from the small combination counter.

  In step S394, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “07”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a pseudo bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S395, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S396. In step S395, the bell stop table ((5) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S401.

  In step S396, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “08”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a pseudo watermelon. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S397. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S398. In step S397, the watermelon stop table ((6) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the flow proceeds to step S398.

  In step S398, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “09”, that is, whether or not the secondary winning combination is a pseudo-horn cherry. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S399, and when it is NO, it moves to step S400. In step S399, the corner cherry stop table ((7) in FIG. 78) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the flow proceeds to step S401. In step S400, the medium cherry stop table ((8) in FIG. 78) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S401.

  In step S401, a small combination counter is added, and the process proceeds to step S402. In this process, assuming that the symbol corresponding to the combination corresponding to the pseudo flag cannot be displayed on the active line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the combination corresponding to the pseudo flag is established as the display combination. For example, the number of medals paid out is added to the small role counter.

  For example, if the sub flag is a pseudo watermelon, it is assumed that the symbol corresponding to the watermelon could not be displayed on the active line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and if the watermelon is established as a display combination, it is paid out. A process of adding the number of medals ("15" according to FIG. 16) to the small winning combination counter is performed.

  In step S402, the determined stop table is set in a register, and the process proceeds to step S381 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 97, the sub-reel stop mode (rear) determination process 2 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub flag is “11”, that is, whether or not the sub winning combination is a two-choice combination (red) (step S411). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S412, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S415. In step S412, it is determined whether or not “red watermelon (symbol 205)” can be displayed on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. When this determination is YES, it moves to step S413, and when it is NO, it moves to step S414. In step S413, the watermelon stop table ((6) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process proceeds to step S418. In step S414, the corner cherry stop table ((7) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the flow proceeds to step S418.

  In step S415, it is determined whether or not “yellow watermelon (symbol 206)” can be displayed on the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S416. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S417. In step S416, the watermelon stop table ((6) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the process moves to step S418. In step S417, the corner cherry stop table ((7) in FIG. 77) is determined as the stop table to be referred to, and the flow proceeds to step S418. In step S418, the determined stop table is set in a register, and the process proceeds to step S381 in FIG.

  The setting suggestion effect processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the rendering state is the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state) (step S421). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S422, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S383 in FIG. In step S422, lottery processing of setting suggestion effect is performed, and the process proceeds to step S423. In this process, a lottery table for setting suggestion effects (see FIG. 75) is referred to, and a process for determining the setting suggestion effect number by lottery is performed based on whether or not the replay has been successful and the set value. Whether or not the replay has succeeded is that the symbols stopped on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R in response to the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player correspond to the replays 1 to 4 (Pattern 217) "is determined. More specifically, when the symbol stopped on the active line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R in response to the first stop operation is “壷 (symbol 217)”, the replay brush has not succeeded (failed). If it is not "な か っ (pattern 217)" (if it is a symbol different from "壷 (pattern 217)"), it is determined that the replay has been successful.

  In step S423, the lamp effect data corresponding to the setting suggestion effect is set based on the setting suggestion effect number determined in the process of step S422, and the process proceeds to step S424. In step S424, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is a symbol different from the "wrinkle (symbol 217)" corresponding to Replays 1 to 4. That is, in step S424, it is determined whether or not replay has succeeded. In this process, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is arranged on the active line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, so that “壷It is determined whether or not a symbol different from (symbol 217) "is arranged on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S425, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S383 in FIG.

  In step S425, among the three sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, the sub reels related to the stop operation at this time, that is, the sub reels that succeeded in replay hard resumption are restarted, and the restarted sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R on the effective line. The effect data corresponding to the stop display of “壷 (pattern 217)” is set to “,” and the process proceeds to step S383 in FIG.

  The processing at the time of display combination command reception will be described with reference to FIGS. 99 and 100.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect state is the first effect state (chance zone 1) (step S431). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S432, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S438 in FIG. In step S432, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “01”, that is, whether or not the display combination is normal replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S433, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S436.

  In step S433, effect state transition lottery processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S434. In this process, a process of determining whether or not to shift the rendering state from the first rendering state (chance zone 1) to the seventh rendering state (dummy rendering state) is performed by random number lottery. In step S434, it is determined whether or not the transition winning condition has been determined, that is, whether or not it has been decided to shift the effect state to the seventh effect state (dummy effect state). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S435, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S444 in FIG. In step S435, the seventh effect state (dummy effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S444 in FIG.

  In step S436, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “02”, that is, whether or not the display combination is special replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S437, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S444 in FIG. In step S437, the third effect state (general effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S444 in FIG.

  In step S438 in FIG. 100, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the second effect state (chance zone 2). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S439, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S441. In step S439, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “02”, that is, whether or not the display combination is special replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S440, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S444. In step S440, the state transition flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S444.

  As described above, when the effect state is the second effect state (chance zone 2) and the effect state gaming number counter is “0”, that is, the second effect state (chance zone 2 (chance zone 2) ) Or when transitioning to another rendering state, transitioning from the second rendering state (chance zone 2) to the third rendering state (general rendering state) or the fourth rendering state (special rendering state It is a flag for identifying whether to shift to). When the state transition flag is ON, it indicates that the state transitions to the third rendering state (general rendering state) in response to the end of the second rendering state (chance zone 2). It shows shifting to the production state (special production state).

  In step S441, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the fifth effect state (chance zone 3). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S442, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S444. In step S442, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is “02”, that is, whether or not the display combination is special replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S443, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S444. In step S443, the third effect state (general effect state) is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S444.

  In step S444, effect data is set based on the display combination, and the process proceeds to step S445. In step S445, the small winning combination counter updating process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG. In this process, if the symbol combination displayed on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is a symbol combination corresponding to a small combination, the payout number of medals corresponding to the small combination is obtained from the small combination counter Perform the subtraction process. In addition, the sub flag is “03” to “06”, that is, the secondary winning combination is bell, watermelon, square cherry, or medium cherry, and the symbol combination corresponding to the secondary winning combination is the sub display window 22L, 22C, 22R. If it is not displayed on the activated line, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the small winning combination determined as the secondary winning combination is added to the small winning combination counter. If the sub flag is "07" to "10", that is, if the secondary winning combination is a pseudo bell, a pseudo watermelon, a pseudo horn cherry, or a pseudo middle cherry, the small role counter is updated in the process of step S445. There is no.

  The bonus start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a BB start command has been received (step S451). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S452, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S456. In step S452, the BB effect state 1 (first stop state) is set in the effect state, “6” is set in the effect state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S453.

  In step S453, JAC count determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S454. In this processing, processing for determining the number of JACs based on the set value set is performed with reference to the JAC number determination table (FIG. 74). In step S454, the determined JAC number is set in the JAC number counter, and the process proceeds to step S455. In step S455, effect data for BB start is set, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S456, the MB effect state is set as the effect state, and the process proceeds to step S457. In step S457, effect data for MB start is set, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a BB end command has been received (step S461). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S462, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S464. In step S462, the first effect state (chance zone 1) is set in the effect state, "30" is set in the effect state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S463. In step S463, effect data for BB end is set, and the process proceeds to step S466.

  In step S464, the fifth effect state (chance zone 3) is set in the effect state, "3" is set in the effect state game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S465. In step S465, effect data for the end of MB is set, and the process proceeds to step S466. In step S456, the small winning combination counter is reset, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG. In this process, regardless of the value of the small combination counter, the value is set to “0”.

  An input state command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been operated (step S471). If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S472, and if NO, the process moves to a step S242 in FIG. In step S 472, it is determined whether or not the game is over, that is, whether or not it is from the reception of the display combination command to the reception of the start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S473, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  In step S473, the process of changing the selection effect mode is performed, and the process proceeds to step S474. In this process, if the currently selected selection effect mode is the normal mode, the selection effect mode is changed to the reprint mode and set. If the currently selected selection effect mode is the replay mode, the selected effect mode is selected. A process of changing the rendering mode to the normal mode and setting it is performed.

  In step S474, a detailed effect state is determined based on the selected effect mode, the value of the small winning combination counter, and the effect state with reference to the detailed effect state determination table (FIG. 50), and the process proceeds to step S475. In step S475, LED data corresponding to the selected effect mode is set, and the process proceeds to step S242 in FIG.

  43 to 103 show the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72, the table group stored in the sub control circuit 72, and the effect processing operation by the sub control circuit 72 in addition to the configuration on the main control circuit 71 side. With the configuration, the following effects can be obtained.

  First, as described above, in the main ROM 32, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table having the first probability that the replay 1 or the replay 2 determined as the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination, A plurality of internal winning combinations including an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table which is a second probability, and a general gaming state internal lottery table which is a third probability higher than the first probability and the second probability Decision information is stored. Then, the main CPU 31 completes the operation of the BB, changes the internal lottery table to be referred to the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, and performs 50 unit games, the replay 3 defined as the special replay 3 Alternatively, when the symbol combination corresponding to Replay 4 is displayed along the activated line, the internal lottery table to be referred is switched from the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. On the other hand, after switching the internal lottery table to be referred to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, 50 unit games are played until the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective line. In order to change the internal lottery table to be referred to from the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  By doing this, in the RT1 gaming state, symbol combinations corresponding to special replays are displayed along the activated line, which is more disadvantageous for the RT2 gaming state for the player than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. A game can be advanced in hope that it can not be switched to an internal lottery table. In addition, as the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state increases, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for transitioning to the normal gaming state in which internal replay is easy for normal replay. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

  Second, in addition to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which are devices for advancing the game, sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23 etc. are provided as effect devices, and the main CPU 31 of the sub CPU 81 is an RT1 game When switching to the state internal lottery table, the rendering state in the rendering device is shifted to the first rendering state (chance zone 1). Then, when the sub CPU 81 shifts to the first effect state and the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the active lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the effect state When 30 unit games are performed during the transition from the first effect state to the third effect state (normal effect state) and the transition to the third effect state, the effect state is The transition from the first rendering state to the second rendering state (chance zone 2) is made. Further, when the sub CPU 81 shifts the effect state to the second effect state, the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Then, when 50 unit games have been performed since the start of the RT1 gaming state, the effect state is shifted from the second effect state to the third effect state, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is the main display When 50 unit games are played without being displayed along the effective lines of the windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the effect state is shifted from the second effect state to the fourth effect state (special effect state) .

  By doing in this way, while the 1st production state is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to special replay is not displayed along the effective line of main display window 4L, 4C, 4R, 50 times. The game can be advanced while wishing that the unit game of is digested. That is, as the number of unit games in the RT1 gaming state increases, the game state shifts to the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, and the effect based on the fourth effect state is performed. It is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation to Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

In particular, when the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is performed only 30 times, the second time until the predetermined number of times is counted by the gaming number counting means. An effect based on the effect state is performed. In this second effect state, regardless of whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay is displayed along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, until 50 unit games are played. Since the second effect state continues, the player shifts to a game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the general game state, and the effect based on the fourth effect state is performed. The degree of expectation to the player can be held from the start of the gaming state where the internal winning combination is determined based on the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table to the time 50 unit games are played. By making it possible to continue to have such expectation, 50 unit games are performed after the game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the RT1 game state internal lottery table is started. It is possible to attract the player's interest as to which production is to be shifted to when the production based on the production state of 2 is finished, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game. .
In gaming machines such as the above-mentioned prior art document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-52136), there are cases where predetermined conditions are not satisfied, and in that case, a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is made. The degree of expectation is diluted at each failure of the predetermined condition, and the player is bored with the game.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interests of a game by making it possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. .
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can improve the interest of a game can be provided by making it possible to continue having the expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous for a player. .

  Third, the sub CPU 81 displays the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the effect state in the effect state transition lottery process (step S433 in FIG. 99). If it is determined to shift the symbol state corresponding to the special replay is not displayed along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the effect state is the first effect state (chance zone 1) ) To the seventh effect state (dummy effect state), and effects substantially the same as the third effect state (normal effect state) are performed.

  By doing in this way, the third production state (normal production state) or the seventh production defined as the normal production state from the production based on the first production state (chance zone 1) defined as the specific production state. Even when the transition is made to an effect based on the state (dummy effect state), the gaming state may not actually shift to the RT2 gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, even if an effect based on the normal effect state is performed, the player continues to have a sense of expectation for shifting to a game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the general game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  After that, when the effect state is shifted to the normal effect state, the sub CPU 81 displays the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay along the effective line of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the specific effect. It is determined whether or not the transition from the state to the normal effect state has been performed, and if it is determined that the transition is made, the effect state is transitioned from the normal effect state to the specific effect state. .

  By doing this, even when the effect based on the normal effect state is performed, there may be a case where the effect based on the specific effect state is performed again. Therefore, even if an effect based on the normal effect state is performed, the player continues to have a sense of expectation for shifting to a game state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the general game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  Fourth, as an effect for predicting the effect state, in the first effect state (challenge zone 1) to be performed between the first game and the first game to the 30th game after the start of the RT1 gaming state, the normal replay or the special When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed along the effective lines of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the 4th reel 23 is used to produce an effect. On the other hand, in the second effect state (challenge zone 2) to be performed between the 31st game to the 50th game performed between the start of the RT1 gaming state and the 30th game, in addition to the 4th reel 23, An effect is performed using the 4th reel back lamp 122.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to vary the presentation mode on the 4th reel 23 and the 4th reel back lamp 122 provided as a presentation device depending on the number of unit games since the start of the RT1 gaming state, so that the general game It is possible to perform the rendering according to the actual expectation to shift to the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for state. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player over a plurality of games, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

  Fifth, in addition to the effect state, a plurality of effect modes (normal mode and reprint mode) are provided, and the sub CPU 81 has three stop buttons 7L between receiving the display combination command and receiving the start command. , 7C, 7R are switched based on whether or not they are operated simultaneously. In addition, in the rendering devices such as the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and the 4th reel 23, effects based on the effect mode selected by the player's operation and the effect state determined by the sub CPU 81 without the player's operation are displayed. I did it.

  By doing in this way, the player's preference for the contents of the effect enabling to keep having a sense of anticipation to shift to the gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game as a result.

  Further, regardless of the type of effect mode selected by the player, the effect state itself determined by the sub CPU 81 does not change. That is, if the effect state determined by the sub CPU 81 is the third effect state (normal effect state) or the seventh effect state (dummy effect state) determined as the normal effect state, the effect mode selected by the player is selected. Regardless of the type, an effect based on the normal effect state is performed, and the first effect state (chance zone 1) or the second effect state (chance zone 2) in which the effect state determined by the sub CPU 81 is determined as a specific effect state. ), An effect based on a specific effect state is performed regardless of the type of effect mode selected by the player. Therefore, for example, when transitioning from an effect based on a specific effect state to an effect based on a normal effect state, the effect state does not change even if the type of effect mode to be selected is changed, so the type of effect mode to be selected is changed The gaming state can not be determined with just this. Therefore, since it is not necessary to change the production mode according to the game situation, it is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for shifting to a gaming state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for general gaming state The content of the production to be made can be selected based only on the player's preference, and as a result, a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game can be provided.

  Sixth, the selection of the effect mode (the normal mode and the reprint mode) described above is performed by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R which are basically provided in the slot machine. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a device for the player to select the contents of the effect. Therefore, there is no need to manufacture and manage both the slot machine housing equipped with a device for selecting presentation content and the slot machine housing not equipped with the device, and as a result, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine and Since the management cost of the gaming machine can be reduced, the cost issue of the gaming machine can be overcome, and the storage space can be saved, so the issue of the installation space aspect of the gaming machine can be overcome. In addition, since the cost can be reduced, a gaming machine that allows the player to select the contents of the production can be supplied at a low cost, so that it is possible to provide an attractive gaming machine for the game store side.

  In addition, when selecting the effect mode (the normal mode and the reprint mode) using the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, it is from when the display combination command is received until when the start command is received. Limited in between. Thereby, the variation of the symbol is started according to the operation of the start lever 6, and the game is performed using the basic device necessary to play the game for stopping the variation of the symbol according to the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Even if the player selects the contents of presentation, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which can prevent the player from losing the attraction due to the malfunction of the device.

  Seventh, in the slot machine, a waiting time of 4100 ms is generally provided, but when the waiting time at the time of operating the start lever 6 is 1500 ms or more, the sub reels 21L, 21C, etc. which are normally performed In addition to the rotation of 21R, the sub reel fluctuation start effect determined in advance based on the internal winning combination is performed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Therefore, even in the waiting time until the game starts, the enjoyment of the game can be provided, and as a result, it is possible to provide the gaming machine capable of preventing the decline in the interest of the game.

  Further, if the waiting time when operating the start lever 6 does not remain for 1500 ms or more, the sub reel fluctuation start effect is not performed, so the player tries to predict the internal winning combination by grasping the sub reel fluctuation start effect. Try to make the time interval for operating the start lever 6 as short as possible. Therefore, since the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved without pressing it against the player, it not only gives the player an attractive ability to prevent a decrease in the interests of the game, but also makes it attractive for the game store. A certain gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, when the waiting time remains for 1500 ms or more, the production starts by changing the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R by operating the start lever 6, and stops the change by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R that perform effects according to game operations in a series of games are performed. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling that the game is progressing even during the waiting time, compared to the case where the effect during the waiting time is performed using another device. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further preventing the decline in the interest of the game due to waiting for the waiting time to elapse.

  Here, when performing an effect at the waiting time using the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, it is possible to give a sense that the game is proceeding even at the waiting time, while the effect is being performed. There is a concern that the game results corresponding to the special symbols stopped and displayed on the main reels 3L, 3C and 3R may not be displayed properly on the sub reels 21L, 21C and 21R when the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R are operated in the meantime. The

  However, after the operation of the start lever 6 is detected, the sub reel change start effect is executed and completed before the start of the change of the special symbol on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, there is no situation where the appropriate game result is not displayed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and as a result, it is possible to further prevent the decline in the interest of the game by waiting for the waiting time to elapse. A gaming machine can be provided without concern of malfunction.

  Eighth, means for performing display control to start the variation of the symbol in response to receiving the start command, and to stop the variation in symbol based on the internal winning combination in response to receiving the reel stop command, and BB The main control circuit 71 controls the progress of the game by means for counting the number of unit games since the game is activated, and means for switching the stop symbol to be displayed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R based on the number. Are provided in a separate sub control circuit 72. Then, in the sub control circuit 72, when the effect state is the BB effect state 1 (first stop state) and the stop symbol when the internal winning combination is a bell is switched to "Plum (symbol 215)". In response to the reception of the reel stop command, control is performed to stop "Plum (symbol 215)" on the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. On the other hand, if the rendering state is BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state) and the stop symbol when the internal winning combination is a bell is switched to "壷 (symbol 217)", the reel stop command is In response to reception, control is performed to stop “壷 (symbol 217)” on the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  By doing this, the stop display mode of the symbols can be diversified while the BB is operating, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, since the determination of the stop display mode of the symbol while the BB is operating is performed by the sub control circuit 72 different from the main control circuit 71 that controls the progress of the game, the main control circuit 71 is applied. The burden can be reduced. Therefore, a gaming machine capable of reducing the burden on the main control circuit 71 while obtaining the effect of enhancing the interest of the game by diversifying the stop display mode of the symbols while the BB is operating. Can be provided.

  In addition, a JAC number determination table (FIG. 74) for determining the number of times the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state) is performed based on the set value is provided, and the sub-control circuit 72 refers to this JAC number determination table to determine the BB effect. The number of times state 2 (JACIN state) is performed is determined. By doing so, the number of times that the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state) is performed can be varied depending on the setting value that sets the magnitude of the profit to be given to the player, so that while the BB is operating It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of adding new playability to the change of the stop display mode of the symbol at the time of, and further enhancing the interest of the game. Further, since the determination of the symbol stop display mode is performed by the sub control circuit 72 different from the main control circuit 71 that controls the progress of the game, the load on the main control circuit 71 can be reduced.

  Ninth, when the BB is in operation and the rendering state is the BB rendering state 2 (JACIN state), the sub CPU 81 detects that the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is detected at a predetermined timing. In some cases, display control is performed to stop and display "壷 (pattern 217)" corresponding to replay along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and this timing is different from the predetermined timing. When it is the timing, display control is performed to stop and display another symbol different from the “壷 (symbol 217)” corresponding to the replay along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Then, the sub CPU 81 refers to the setting suggestion effect lottery table (FIG. 76) and sets whether or not “壷 (symbol 217)” is stopped along the active lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. The effect mode is determined based on the value, and the effect based on the effect mode is executed using the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R.

  In this way, the probability that the small winning combination related to the giving of the game medium is determined as the internal winning combination is higher while the gaming state is activated, as compared to other gaming states, the inserted medals of A game machine that can increase the interest of the game as a result that there is a case where an effect that benefits the player, that is, the size of the value calculated from the total number and the total number of medals actually given, may be performed Can be provided.

  In addition, whether this effect can be stopped and displayed along the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R other than “壷 (pattern 217)” corresponding to replay, ie, It was made to be executed depending on whether or not so-called replay play is possible. Therefore, the technique of operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at an appropriate timing can be reflected in whether or not an effect that brings profits to the player is performed, and as a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced. It is possible to provide a possible gaming machine.

  Further, if the replay is successful, the sub CPU 81 restarts the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and follows the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R corresponding to the replay “pattern (pattern 217)”. Display control to stop display is performed.

  In this way, in order to execute an effect that provides a profit to the player, “壷 (symbol 217)” is not stopped and displayed along the active lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Even then, the symbols are re-changed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, and “壷 (symbol 217)” corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. To do. Therefore, when performing an effect that brings a profit to the player, it is possible to stop and display "壷 (symbol 217)" corresponding to the replay along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Regardless, it is possible to avoid the possibility that the interest of the game is reduced due to the feeling of loss due to the fact that the symbols are not stopped and displayed.

  Tenth, the main CPU 31 determines the main winning combination, the sub CPU 81 determines the sub winning combination, and when the sub CPU 81 loses the main winning combination, a loss and a pseudo flag (pseudo bell, pseudo watermelon, etc.) Determine the deputy winning combination from among. When the sub-winning combination is a combination related to the pseudo flag, the sub CPU 81 displays whether or not to display a chance to suggest that there is a possibility that the bonus is internally won in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Is determined based on the timing of the stop operation, and when it is determined that the chance eye is displayed, control is performed to stop and display the chance eye on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  By doing this, even if the main winning combination is not a small winning combination, the sub-display windows 22L, 22C, 22R stop and indicate that there is a possibility that the bonus may be internally won. There is a case. Therefore, it is possible to freely change the frequency at which the chance eyes are stopped and displayed at the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R without changing the probability of determining the small winning combination related to the medal award as the main winning combination. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further sustaining the player's expectation for the activation of the bonus.

  Further, a main control circuit 71 that controls the change display and stop display of special symbols on the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a sub control circuit that controls the change display and stop display of decorative symbols on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. The main control circuit 71 performs control based on the main winning combination determined by the main CPU 31, and the sub control circuit 72 determines by the sub CPU 81 different from the main CPU 31. Control based on the deputy winning combination was implemented. In this way, by providing independent control paths for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, it is possible to reduce the burden on the control system of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, the effect of freely changing the frequency of stopping and displaying the chance eyes in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R can be maintained without changing the probability of determining the small combination related to the medal grant as the main winning combination. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the load on the control system of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In addition, even if the secondary winning combination is a role associated with the pseudo flag, the symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to that combination (for example, if the secondary winning combination is a simulated watermelon, the symbol combination corresponding to watermelon When the “watermelon (symbol 216)” to be configured is the timing to stop display along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the sub CPU 81 stops the chance eyes at the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. It is determined that display control to be displayed is not performed, and display control is performed to stop and display decorative symbols corresponding to the loss along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. On the other hand, when it is the timing to which the symbol different from the symbol which constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the combination concerning the false flag is stopped and displayed along the effective line of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the sub CPU 81 It is determined that display control is performed to stop and display the chance eye in the sub display windows 22L, 22C and 22R, and display control is performed to stop and display the decorative symbol corresponding to the chance eye in the sub display windows 22L, 22C and 22R.

  In this way, when the secondary winning combination is a combination related to the pseudo flag, the timing at which the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R operates the symbol combination that corresponds to the combination related to the pseudo flag is a sub display Even at the timing of stop display along the effective lines of the windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the symbol does not stop display along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the misunderstanding that the unit game is profitable even though the actual main winning combination is a loss.

  In addition, the symbol line indicating that the bonus is carried over as the main winning combination is stopped and displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is the effectiveness of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R It is limited to a special timing different from any of the predetermined timings for stopping and displaying along the line and the predetermined timing for stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the small part along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. For this reason, the small combination related to the medal grant is determined as the main winning combination, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is stopped and displayed along the active lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. While maintaining the same playability as a conventional gaming machine that displays a chance chance when the stop operation cannot be performed at a predetermined timing, the chance eyes are displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. It is possible to freely change the stop display frequency. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further sustaining the player's expectation for the activation of the bonus.

  In addition, the combination related to the pseudo flag is a sub-winning combination, and when the timing of operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R constitutes the symbol combination corresponding to the combination related to the pseudo flag, the symbols constituting the sub display windows 22L, 22C, If it is a timing to stop and display along the effective line of 22R, if the combination according to the pseudo flag is established as a display combination, a small combination counter is provided for subtracting the number of medals paid out. Then, the sub CPU 81 refers to the detailed effect determination table (FIG. 50) and determines the detailed effect state based on the value of the small winning combination counter.

  In this way, even when the main winning combination is a loss, it is determined whether or not they have the skills to stop operation at an appropriate timing, and according to the result according to the determination result, that is, according to the player's skill Can perform the

  In particular, when the secondary winning combination is a pseudo watermelon, depending on the timing of the stop operation, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-varied (corresponding to the above-described variation effect numbers “8” and “9”). To do the In this way, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by re-variation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and thereafter, a symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the watermelon related to the pseudo watermelon is displayed in the sub display window. By stopping and displaying along the effective line of 22L, 22C, 22R, the actual main winning combination is a loss with respect to the stop operation at an appropriate timing for performing re-variation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Regardless of this, it is possible to avoid the misunderstanding that the unit game is profitable.

  In addition, since the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-varied before the third stop operation, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is stopped and displayed along the effective lines of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Nevertheless, it can prevent the player from feeling lost and frustrated after becoming lost.

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

  In the embodiment, the probability that the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state is set to be slightly higher than the probability that the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. In these gaming states, the probability that the normal replay is determined as an internal winning combination may be almost the same, and the probability in the RT1 gaming state may be higher than the probability in the RT2 gaming state, and the probability in the RT1 gaming state The probability in the RT2 gaming state may be exactly the same.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, it is determined whether the normal gaming state having a high probability of internally winning in replay is switched or the probability is switched to the RT2 gaming state lower than the general gaming state. Thus, the advantageous gaming state and the disadvantageous gaming state are distributed, but the distribution mode is not limited to this. For example, a gaming state with a high probability of winning a medal for a small role and a low gaming state are provided, and the game state is divided between an advantageous gaming state and an unfavorable gaming state. You may do so. Further, for example, there is provided a gaming state in which an assist time for notifying an internal winning combination, an advantageous stop operation sequence, etc., and a gaming state in which the assist time is not performed. It is also possible to carry out distribution between the game states. In addition, for example, a game state in which a challenge time for performing stop control of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R only by a stop operation timing without performing internal lottery and a game state in which no challenge time is performed are provided, and these games are provided. You may make it perform distribution between an advantageous gaming state and an unfavorable gaming state between states.

  Further, in the embodiment, there is not particularly provided a means for notifying whether or not the selection of the rendering mode has been appropriately performed by operating all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at the same time, but the present invention is not limited thereto. . For example, whether or not the presentation mode has been properly selected is determined according to the sound output mode from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26, the light emission mode of the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R, and the 4th reel back lamp 122. May be. By doing this, the player can manually operate all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R at the same time, and see for themselves whether or not the desired rendering mode of the normal mode and the reprinting mode is selected as the actual rendering mode. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can

  Further, in the embodiment, the production is performed using the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R when the waiting time when the start lever 6 is operated is 1500 ms or more, but is not limited thereto. For example, the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be used.

  Further, in the embodiment, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R perform the effect of setting suggestion when the replay is successful when the effect state is the BB effect state 2 (JACIN state), but this is not the case. It is not limited to. For example, a separate liquid crystal display device may be provided, and this liquid crystal display device may be used, or the sound output from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 may be performed. Further, it may be performed using a 4th reel, or may be performed according to the light emission mode of the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R and the 4th reel back lamp 122.

  Further, although the embodiment describes the chance eye for promoting a sense of expectation that the MB is operating, the mode of the chance eye is not limited to this. For example, the mode of chance may be a mode that promotes a sense of expectation that the BB is operating.

  Further, in the small role counter of the embodiment, when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the number of payouts corresponding to the combination is subtracted, and the stop operation is performed at a timing different from the appropriate timing. In addition, the number of payouts corresponding to the combination is added, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the stop operation is performed at the opposite timing, that is, when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the payout number corresponding to the combination is added, and when the stop operation is performed at a timing different from the appropriate timing, The number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination may be subtracted.

  In the embodiment, when the sub-winning combination is a pseudo watermelon, BB, or MB, the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-varied depending on the timing of the stop operation (the above-described variation effect number “8”). Although the effect corresponding to “11” is performed), the variation mode of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is not limited to this, and it is a variation mode different from the rotation direction in a normal unit game It may be in any form. For example, a mode in which the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are reversely rotated (rotation from the lower side to the upper side) or normal rotation (rotation from the upper side to the lower side) is performed in the left sub reel 21L and the right sub reel 21R. The sub reel 21C may be reversely rotated.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the operation of the above-mentioned gaming machine 1 is simulated for home gaming machines. 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.

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

Claims (1)

Determination means for performing determination based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification display;
A stop operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation for stopping the variable display in the variable display means,
It is a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the display result is derived on the variable display means based on the judgment result of the judgment means and the stop operation mode detected by the stop operation detection means. ,
Determination means capable of determining secondary information from primary information corresponding to the type of determination result of the determination means;
Production determining means capable of determining production based on the secondary information;
Production execution means capable of executing the production determined by the production determination means,
The determination means can determine at least a first determination result and a second determination result as a determination result;
Provided when the display result according to the first determination result is derived to the variable display means and when the display result according to the second determination result is derived to the variable display means The benefits are the same,
The primary information corresponding to the first determination result and the primary information corresponding to the second determination result are different information,
The determining means can determine the same secondary information from the primary information corresponding to the first determination result and the primary information corresponding to the second determination result,
At least in a predetermined state, the number of types of secondary information that can be determined is smaller than the number of types of primary information that can be determined,
In the predetermined state, in the unit game in which the secondary information of the predetermined type is determined, the stop operation detection means detects the stop operation at the timing when the specific display result is derived, and the stop operation between when the detecting means detects the stop operation at the timing which is not derived the specific display results, Ri can der varying the representation embodiment executed by the presentation execution section,
A setting value determination means for determining one setting value from a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
In the predetermined state, in the unit game in which the secondary information of the predetermined type is determined, the stop operation detection means detects a stop operation at the timing when the specific display result is derived, An effect that suggests the set value determined by the set value determining means can be generated.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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