JP6685618B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, and a plurality of display windows provided corresponding to each reel and displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel, All reels are rotated based on the player's input of game value such as medals and start operation to the start lever, and each reel is stopped based on the stop operation to the stop button by the player to stop the symbols on the display window. Display game machines (so-called "pachi-slot") are known. In such a gaming machine, a combination of symbols related to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the display window, and a bonus is given to the player based on the fact that the winning combination is determined (that is, the winning combination is established). (For example, a medal) is given.

  The current mainstream gaming machine randomly draws one or more winning roles from a plurality of winning roles inside the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and wins the winning combination ( Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the "internal winning combination") and the player's stopping operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, even if the player performs a stop operation at any timing, a winning combination not determined as an internal winning combination will not be established. In addition, as the type of role, for example, a small role that gives a game value to the player, a replay that allows re-play without inputting the game value, or a game state compared to a normal game state There is a bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as "BB") that starts a BB gaming state in which an advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "RB gaming state") is continuously operated.

  Even if a small winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, it is difficult to achieve a winning combination unless a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing so as to stop the symbol related to the internal winning combination. , There is a role that is not established unless the reel is stopped in a predetermined order. In this way, the player is informed of advantageous information such as information for establishing an internal winning combination so that a so-called drop cannot occur in which a combination determined as an internal winning combination cannot be established. There is a game machine (for example, Patent Document 1). It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating), and the period during which navigating is performed is called AT (assist time). According to the gaming machine equipped with such an AT function, the number of coins to be paid out to the player can be controlled without changing the lottery probability of the internal winning combination. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved without increasing the control burden.

  However, the number of AT games (the number of navigation games) for continuing AT is not changed as determined when the start condition of AT is satisfied, or is determined in advance when a predetermined condition is satisfied during AT. Only the added value was added (added). In the former case, when the AT starts, the player only consumes the remaining number of AT games, which may reduce the interest of the game. On the other hand, even in the latter case, since the opportunity to be added is one-off, the interest of the player is improved only when the opportunity to be added comes, and it is extremely short.

JP, 2005-261673, A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is more interesting to add to the number of navigation games in AT, so that the player can continue the game for a long period of time without getting bored in the AT game. One of the purposes is to provide.

On the other hand, conventionally, there has been a demand for a player to provide a service that provides the player with the game content (game history) up to a certain point after the player starts the game. Therefore, it is also an object to provide a gaming machine that can provide a service of providing the player with the game content (game history) up to a certain point after the player starts the game.
On the other hand, another object is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the expectation of the player.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that is provided at a position visible to a player and in which three or more transmissive LED panels are provided so as to overlap the player in a depth direction. Then, an LED control means for controlling the light emission of the LED corresponding to each LED panel is provided, and each of the LED panels is configured such that a design is drawn and the visibility of the design is enhanced by the light emission of the LED. The LED control means sequentially turns on the LEDs corresponding to the LED panels on the back side to the LED panel on the front side with respect to each of the LED panels, and corresponds to each of the LED panels for at least a certain time. It is possible to simultaneously turn on the LEDs to be turned on, and to turn on the LEDs corresponding to each of the LED panels at the first speed sequentially, and In the case of sequentially lighting the LED corresponding to each of said LED panel in degrees, wherein the LED is capable to vary the maximum number of the LED panel to be turned simultaneously.

  Another first invention is based on that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon, a symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the reels, and a predetermined start condition being satisfied. By rotating the reel, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area, and the predetermined start condition being satisfied, with a predetermined probability among a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, a stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each reel for detecting a stopping operation for stopping the reel, and an internal portion determined by the winning combination determining means. Based on the winning combination and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to stop the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area. Based on the stop control means and the variation of the symbols being stopped by the stop control means, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is established based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line provided in the symbol display area. And a navigation game state control means for controlling the navigation game state for notifying the navigation information for giving the player an advantage and managing the number of remaining navigation games in the navigation game state, and the navigation game. Navigation information notifying means for notifying the navigation information during the state, and special navigation addition period control means for starting a special navigation addition period during the navigation game state based on the satisfaction of the first condition, and the special A number-of-rights control means for adding the number of rights for starting the navigation addition period based on the satisfaction of the third condition, and subtracting the number with the start of the special navigation addition period. When the number of rights is 1 or more, at least the number-of-rights notification means for notifying that the number of rights is 1 or more, the special navigation addition period control means, the special navigation addition The period is continued as long as the continuous lottery based on the continuation rate determined in advance does not result in non-win, and the navigation game state control means, during the special navigation addition period, every game, from a plurality of values excluding 0 Every game navigation addition means for adding a predetermined number to be selected to the number of remaining navigation games, and addition for further increasing the number of remaining navigation games based on the satisfaction of the second condition during the special navigation addition period. And a navigation addition means.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the navigation game state control means is the right of the right when the navigation game state is not in the special navigation addition period. When the number is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the special navigation addition period is started, and the second condition is that a special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and during the special navigation addition period, The feature is that the number of remaining navigation games is not subtracted.

  The gaming machine has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn (for example, reels 3L, 3C and 3R described later), and a symbol display area (for example, which will be described later) that displays a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the reels. Of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R), and a symbol varying means for varying the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition (for example, , Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) and a winning combination determining means (for example, to be described later) that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition. Main CPU 31) and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) provided corresponding to each reel and detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel. , Is displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol (for example, a main CPU 31 described later), and based on the fact that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, stop on the effective line provided in the symbol display area. While controlling the display combination determination means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for determining the establishment or non-establishment of the combination based on the combination of the symbols and the navigation game state for notifying the navigation information for making the player advantageous, A navigation game state control means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for managing the number of remaining navigation games in the navigation game state, and the navigation game card A navigation information notifying means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for notifying the navigation information and the number of rights to start a special navigation addition period during the navigation game state satisfy a predetermined condition. And a right number control means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for performing addition based on the start of the special navigation addition period, and the navigation game state control means is the number of remaining navigation games is 1 or more. In a certain case, the navigation game state is maintained, and when the navigation game state is not the special navigation addition period, the special navigation addition period is started when the number of rights is a predetermined number or more, The special navigation addition period is continued as long as the continuous lottery based on the continuation rate determined in advance does not result in non-win, and during the special navigation addition period, each game is selected from a plurality of values excluding 0. A predetermined number to be selected is added to the number of remaining navigation games, and when the number of continuing games during the special navigation addition period matches the number of predetermined games, the number of remaining navigation games is further increased. .

  Further, the gaming machine is the gaming machine according to claim 1, and when the number of rights is 1 or more, at least the number-of-rights notifying means for notifying that the number of rights is 1 or more ( For example, a sub CPU 71) described later is further provided, and the number of remaining navigation games is not subtracted during the special navigation addition period.

  Further, the gaming machine has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later), and a symbol display area (for example, a part of the symbols drawn on the reels). , Later-described symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R), and a symbol varying means for varying the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition. (For example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) and a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition (for example, a combination). , A main CPU 31 which will be described later) and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch which will be described later) which is provided corresponding to each reel and detects a stop operation for stopping the reel. S), and based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to display in the symbol display area. Based on the stop control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol being displayed, and the fluctuation of the symbol being stopped by the stop control means, an effective line provided in the symbol display area A display combination determination means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining the establishment or non-establishment of a combination based on the combination of symbols stopped above, and a non-navigation game state in which navigation information for making the player advantageous is not notified. , A navigation game state control means for controlling the navigation game state informing the navigation information and managing the number of remaining navigation games in the navigation game state ( For example, a sub CPU 71, which will be described later, and a navigation information notification means (for example, a sub CPU 71, which will be described later) that notifies the navigation information during the navigation game state, and for starting a special navigation addition period during the navigation game state. A right number control means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) that adds the number of rights based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition and subtracts the number when the special navigation addition period starts, and the number of rights is 1 or more. If the number of rights is at least one, the navigation game state control means includes the right number notification means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) for notifying that the number of rights is 1 or more. Is 1 or more, the navigation game state is maintained, and when the navigation game state is not the special navigation addition period, when the number of rights is a predetermined number or more, The special navigation addition period is started, and the special navigation addition period is continued unless continuous lottery based on the continuation rate determined in advance becomes non-win, and during the special navigation addition period, it is determined in advance for each game. A predetermined number is added to the number of remaining navigation games, and when the number of continued games during the special navigation addition period matches the number of predetermined games, the number of remaining navigation games is further increased.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, as long as the special navigation addition period continues, the number of navigation games continues to be added. Therefore, the number of navigation games, the number of navigation games to be added, and the period for adding the number of navigation games are varied. , Interestingness increases with the addition of the number of navigation games. Therefore, the player can continue the game for a long period of time without getting bored with the game in AT. Further, when the number of rights for starting the special navigation addition period is 1 or more during the navigation game state, at least the number of the rights is informed that the number is 1 or more. Even if it is not the navigation addition period, it is possible to play the game while expecting to start the special navigation addition period.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the expectation of the player.

It is an external view of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing a symbol display area and a winning line of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the front upper part of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing the section near the display panel unit 110 of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing display panels 110Pa-110Pd of a game machine in this embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the left decoration panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L of the game machine in this embodiment. (B) is a diagram showing a left infrared sensor 120L of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the game state of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 game states of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB2 game states of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of RT transition table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol combination table of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a bonus operation time table of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the attraction-in priority table A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the attraction-in priority table B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a stop table of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of an internal winning combination storing area of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination storage area of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a carryover combination storing area of a game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the game state flag storage area of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area A of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing a storage example of a symbol storage area B of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transfer lottery table C of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a navigation game state shift standby number lottery table of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 shift standby number lottery table of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table C of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation set number lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game number special addition lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a billy get challenge occurrence lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the billy get challenge control counter lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a billy get challenge correct answer lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table at the time of no selection of the billy get challenge of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed by the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of internal lottery processing performed with a main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of internal lottery processing performed with a main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of reel stop control processing performed with a main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of bonus end check processing performed with a main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of bonus operation check processing performed with a main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process (1.1173 msec) by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board communication processing performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of production registration processing performed with a sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect | action content determination process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process in BB performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lottery process in BB4 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state 3 addition game number and the lottery mode lottery process performed by the sub control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ART initial hit time process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the standby state performed by the sub control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 1 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state 2 inside navigation game state 3 transition process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 3 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game number addition process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge lottery process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge determination process performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of navigation game state shift processing performed with a sub control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of bonus end command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of LED brightness | luminance at the time of display panel unit production in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game information provision system S. It is a figure which shows the content of the game information in the game information provision system S. It is a figure showing an example of a mission of game machine 1 in game information providing system S.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine provided with three rotating reels for variable display of symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player. An explanation will be given by using a gaming machine that can be played using the gaming value such as the so-called pachislot gaming machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachi-slot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and may be a pachinko machine or slot machine.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8) described later, and a front surface that is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 1a. A door 1b is provided.

  Symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R as substantially vertical surfaces and a liquid crystal display area 23 are formed on the front surface of the central portion of the front door 1b. Inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8) described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the displayed reels 3L, 3C, and 3R fluctuate as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the present embodiment form the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R form the symbol display area of the present invention.

  Below the liquid crystal display area 23, a substantially horizontal pedestal portion 10 is formed. On the left side of the pedestal portion 10, for betting credited medals by a push button operation, and a C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) and payout (Pay) of medals that a player has won in a game. The maximum BET button 13 is provided.

  The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the operation of the player on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is achieved, the payout number of medals corresponding to the winning is credited. Further, in the payout mode, when the winning is achieved, the number of medals corresponding to the winning is paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front part, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving portion 16. It is stored. The winning is to stop the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination on the activated line. The small winning combination is a winning combination in which medals are paid out.

  Further, by the player's operation on the maximum BET button 13, among the credited medals, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted at that time is inserted. By operating the maximum BET button 13, a pay line to be described later is activated.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the base 10. The pay line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22.

  A selection button 24 and a decision button 25 are provided on the left of the medal slot 22. The player can perform input with the selection button 24 and the enter button 25 on the menu screen displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as effect sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided to the left of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R.

  At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, on the right side of the start lever 6, three stop buttons 7L for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's pressing operation (stop operation). , 7C, 7R are provided. Here, the stop of the rotation of the reel first performed when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed is referred to as the first stop, and the rotation of the two reels is performed after the first stop. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the reel is being performed is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the remaining one reel is being rotated. The stop of the rotation of the reel is called the third stop. A stop operation for the player to make a first stop is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to make a second stop is called a second stop operation, and a stop operation for making a third stop is called a third stop operation.

  A light-transmissive upper panel 101 is provided above the front door 1b, and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 111 for the upper panel is provided inside the upper panel 101 (other light emitting bodies may be used instead of the LEDs). Is provided. The LED 101 for the upper panel emits light according to the contents of the effect described later.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 is arranged on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The displayed pattern is transparently displayed. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display area 23 displays the number of stored (credited) medals or the number of paid-out medals when a winning is achieved. In addition, the liquid crystal display area 23 displays a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a predetermined image according to effect contents described later.

  A lower panel 102 is provided below the liquid crystal display area 23 and above the pedestal portion 10, and the lower panel LED 102 is provided inside the lower panel 102 (other light emitting bodies may be used instead of the LEDs). Is provided. The lower panel 102 emits light according to the contents of the effect described later.

  A light-transmitting waist panel 103 is provided below the pedestal portion 10, and a waist panel LED 103 (another light-emitting body may be used in place of the LED) is provided inside the waist panel 103. The waist panel LED 103 emits light in accordance with the effect contents described later.

  One symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions in each of the vertically long rectangular symbol display regions 4L, 4C, 4R, and each symbol display region 4L, 4C, 4R is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three of the symbols that have been displayed are displayed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, five winning lines (center line 8c, bottom line 8d, cross) connecting any of the upper, middle, and lower rows in the above-described symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. An up line 8a, a cross down line 8e, and an RB middle special line 8f) are provided. The gaming machine 1, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, determines the establishment / non-establishment of the winning combination based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated pay line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line will be referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line will not be referred to as an ineffective line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the center line 8c is a line connecting the left / middle tier region D, the middle / middle tier region E, and the right / middle tier region F, respectively. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the left / lower stage region G, the middle / lower stage region H, and the right / lower stage region I, respectively. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the left / lower tier region G, the middle / middle tier region E, and the right / upper tier region C, respectively. The cross-down line 8e is a line connecting the left / upper region A, the middle / middle region E, and the right / lower region I, respectively. The RB middle special line 8f is a line formed by connecting the left / middle area D, the middle / lower area H, and the right / upper area C, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, in the BB game state (RB game state), only the special line during RB 8f becomes an effective line by inserting two medals. On the other hand, in the gaming states other than the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), four winning lines of the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e become effective lines by inserting three medals. Become. The BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state may be collectively referred to as the BB gaming state. Also, the RB1 gaming state to the RB2 gaming state may be collectively referred to as the RB gaming state.

  Next, the symbol array arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a design row composed of red 7 design, don 1 design, don 2 design, BAR design, wave design, bell 1 design, bell 2 design, cherry 1 design, cherry 2 design, replay design is drawn. ing.

  The symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later. As shown in FIG. 3, in the symbol arrangement table, in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface, 1/21 rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R The symbol positions from "0" to "20" which are sequentially given for each are defined.

  Next, an upper portion of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an upper front part of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a view showing a cross section near the display panel unit 110 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the left decorative panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 7B is a diagram showing the left infrared sensor 120L of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a display panel unit 110 is provided at the center of the upper portion of the liquid crystal display area 23. A left selection panel 151L and a right selection panel 151R are provided on the left and right of the display panel unit 110. Further, a left decoration panel 121L and a right decoration panel 121R are provided on the upper left and right of the display panel unit 110.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display panel unit 110 includes four display panels 110Pa, 110Pb, 110Pc, and 110Pd that have high light transmittance and excellent light guiding properties (when the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd are collectively referred to as the display panel 110P). )) And four LEDs 111, 112, 113, 114. The display panels 110Pa to 110Pd are installed in a superposed state with a gap therebetween. A symbol is drawn on each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd, and the symbols are made visible to the player by individually emitting LEDs 111 to 114 emitting light. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a character design is drawn on each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the characters are drawn larger as the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd provided closer to the player as viewed from the player. Then, the symbols drawn on the respective display panels 110Pa to 110Pd become more clearly visible to the player as the brightness of the LED corresponding to the display panel 110P increases. The brightness of the LEDs 111 to 114 is controlled by the sub CPU 71 in the sub control circuit 70 described later. For example, the sub CPU 71, in order from the LED 114 corresponding to the display panel 110Pd, the LED 113 corresponding to the display panel 110Pc, the LED 112 corresponding to the display panel 110Pb, and the LED 111 corresponding to the display panel 110Pa, which are provided on the far side as viewed from the player. By increasing the brightness (that is, causing the LED to emit light), the character appears to the player as if it is approaching him. Regarding control of the LEDs 111 to 114, from the LED 111 corresponding to the display panel 110Pa provided on the front side to the player, the LED 112 corresponding to the display panel 110Pb, the LED 113 corresponding to the display panel 110Pc, and the display panel 110Pd. By increasing the brightness in the order of the corresponding LEDs 114, it is possible to make the character look away from the player. As described above, when the brightness of the LEDs 111 to 114 is sequentially changed, it is preferable that the symbols do not overlap and become difficult to see. For example, when the brightness of the LED 112 is increased after the brightness of the LED 111 is increased, the brightness of the LED 111 is decreased. For example, when the brightness of a certain LED is increased, the brightness of the LED is increased before that. It is preferable to reduce the brightness. As for the design, the character may be drawn smaller in the display panel 110P provided closer to the player and drawn larger in the display panel 110P in the back. Further, a liquid crystal display device is provided further behind the display panel unit (or the display portion of the liquid crystal display device 5 is enlarged) so that the player can see the image displayed by the liquid crystal display device through the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd. You may

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a left infrared sensor 120L is provided inside the left decorative panel 121L. Although not shown, a right infrared sensor 120R is also provided inside the right decoration panel 121R. Hereinafter, the description of the left decoration panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L is the same for the right decoration panel 121R and the right infrared sensor 120R.

  The infrared sensors 120L and 120R are so-called reflective infrared sensors and can detect whether an object (for example, a player's hand) is present or approaching in the direction in which the infrared beam is output. As shown in FIG. 7B, the left infrared sensor 120L outputs an infrared beam in the direction of the arrow AR and receives the reflected infrared beam, whereby the player's hand or the like approaches the left selection panel 151L. Detect that. Similarly, the right infrared sensor 120R detects whether the player's hand or the like is approaching the vicinity of the right selection panel 151R. The infrared sensors 120L and 120R do not always operate, but operate when a billy get challenge effect described later is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the reflection type infrared sensor is adopted. However, other sensors capable of detecting that the player's hand or the like approaches the left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R are adopted. Good. Further, the left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R themselves may be so-called touch sensors.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, a peripheral device electrically connected to the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70, and the like will be described. Note that FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls progress of a series of games such as determination of internal winning combination and reel rotation control. The main control circuit 60 has a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 is composed of a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random number value and an internal lottery table described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop operation is detected. Let The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established, based on the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. If the winning combination has been established, the player is provided with a profit such as paying out a medal in accordance with the winning combination.

  The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment constitutes a winning combination determination means, a stop control means, and a display combination determination means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value storage area of the main RAM 33 described later. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the main RAM 33 for each game, the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process described later.

  The random number sampling means may be configured to execute the random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the main CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs related to the processing of the main CPU 31, various tables, and the like.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information that specifies the extracted random number value, game state, internal winning combination, payout number, bonus carryover status, set value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Part of this information is transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 by the above-mentioned command.

  Examples of main peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40 and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Signals are exchanged between these actuators and the main CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

  Further, each circuit for receiving a control signal output from the main CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each of the above-described peripheral devices is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39 and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. As a result, the medals stored in the hopper 40 are paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated and stopped. The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol changing means of the present invention.

  Further, the input unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each switch and each circuit that generates an input signal that triggers the output of the control signal to each of the above-described circuits and each peripheral device. As each switch and each circuit, there are a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a maximum BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal for instructing the start of a game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS detect the stop operation of the player on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A stop signal to instruct is output to the microcomputer 30. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS of this embodiment constitute the stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The maximum BET switch 13S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button 13 and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of medals from credited medals to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by a player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that the medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, etc. to the main control circuit 60, and one-way communication is performed from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the control signal from the sub-control circuit 70 include a liquid crystal display device 5 for displaying an image in the liquid crystal display area 23, speakers 21L and 21R, LEDs 101 to 103, and a display panel unit 110. There are LEDs 111 to 114 and infrared sensors 120L and 120R. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and displays it based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs the light emission pattern of the various LEDs 101 to 103, 111 to 114, and the infrared sensors 120L and 120R. The control of determining and outputting the effect sound and the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, such as determining the operation timing of FIG.

  The details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 70 in this embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a player operates the start lever 6 to output a signal for starting a game from the start switch 6S, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor is operated. Rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started by drive control of 49L, 49C, 49R (for example, excitation of each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when the "16" pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the count value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, each time the pulse counter counts "16" pulses, the symbol counter is updated by "1". The symbol at the symbol position indicated by the symbol counter value (see FIG. 3) corresponds to the symbol located on the center line 8c. For example, when the symbol counter of the left reel 3L is "0", the bell at the symbol position "0" of the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 3 is located on the center line 8c.

  Further, a reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. By the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 are cleared to "0". In this way, the symbol position within the range of one rotation is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance by which each symbol moves by one symbol due to the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by "1".

  A symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. This symbol arrangement table has a code number from "00" to "20", which is sequentially given at a constant rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the position where the above-mentioned reel index is output. , And a symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

  When the start signal is output from the start switch 6S, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 extract the random number value. In the gaming machine 1, when the random number value is extracted, it is stored in the random number value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value stored in the random number storage area.

  When the stop signals are output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by the stop operation after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach the constant speed rotation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The gaming machine 1 pulls in the symbols relating to the establishment of the internal winning combination by the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, by pulling four symbols from the time when the stop operation is performed, and stops the rotation of the reel 3. Specifically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol relating to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames, When there is a symbol relating to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the corresponding reel is stopped. Further, when a plurality of winning combinations are determined as the internal winning combination, the gaming machine 1 is related to the internal winning combination having a higher priority when there are a plurality of symbols relating to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  Basically, the first priority (the highest priority) is a combination of symbols relating to replay, and the second priority is a combination of symbols relating to a small winning combination. Next, the third priority is a combination of symbols related to the bonus. Further, when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel 3, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 starts to be stopped is referred to as "stop start position". The symbol position in which the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical value range “0” to “4”) is added to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel 3 is stopped is referred to as the “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel 3 from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS until the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is stopped, and in the gaming machine 1, the maximum number of sliding pieces is " 4 ”.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the search process of the display combination, that is, the process of determining the establishment / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line. The display combination is searched based on a later-described symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, combinations of symbols relating to display combinations and corresponding payouts are set.

  When it is determined by the search of the display combination that the winning combination of symbols has been displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating the completion of the medal payout. . As a result, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41 and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination is displayed, the payout amount according to the winning symbol combination is displayed in the main RAM 33. Add to credit counter. Further, the number of paid-out medals is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70, and based on this, the number of paid-out medals and the updated number of credits are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Here, payout of medals or credits performed when a combination of symbols relating to winning is displayed may be simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for effecting a game using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines effect data and performs various effect processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and input information from the selection switch 24S and the decision switch 25S. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79.

  The selection switch 24S detects the operation of the player with respect to the selection button 24, and moves, for example, a display (for example, an icon) indicating which item among the items to be selected displayed on the menu screen or the like is in the selected state. To output to the sub CPU 71. Further, the decision switch 25S detects the player's operation of the decision button 25, and outputs, for example, a signal indicating that the player has selected an item in the selected state to the sub CPU 71. That is, the player can select an item by pressing the select button 24 on the menu screen or the like until the desired item is in the selected state and then pressing the enter button.

  The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, light emission control of the various LEDs 101 to 103, 111 to 114, and the like based on a program stored in the sub ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives various commands and the like from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information included in the commands in the sub RAM 73. All the information in the main control circuit 60 is transmitted by the command, and the sub control circuit 70 can judge the state of the main control circuit 60 one by one. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information and the like stored in the sub RAM 73, and thereby the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the various LEDs 101 to 103, 111 to 114, etc. Determines the content of the performance to be performed by the performance device. In addition, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect data, and outputs the sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R and the light emission of the various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114. To control. The upper panel LED 101, the waist panel LED 102, and the lower panel LED 103 are actually each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and these are controlled by input / output processing of individually provided ports (not shown). To be done. Therefore, the light emission can be individually controlled by each port.

  The sub CPU 71 also executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72 to acquire a random number value used when determining effect data and the like. However, when the random number generator and the sampling circuit are provided in the sub control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, the processing is not necessary.

  Further, as described later, the sub CPU 71 controls the navigation game state 0 in which the navigation effect is not executed for the player's advantage and the navigation game state 2 in which the navigation effect is executed, and the rest of the navigation game state 2 is performed. The number of navigation games is managed by a navigation game counter. In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes the navigation effect during the navigation game state 2. In addition, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the navigation game state 3 information storage area stores the number of the navigation game state 3 addition games and the set of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery modes, and the navigation game state 3 starts. And take out the set. In addition, the sub CPU 71 notifies the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the number of sets of navigation game state 3 addition lottery modes stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area. Further, the sub CPU 71 maintains the navigation game state 2 when the navigation game number counter is 1 or more, and stores it in the navigation game state 3 information storage area when the navigation game state 2 is not the navigation game state 3. When the number of groups being played is 1 or more, the navigation game state 3 is started, and the navigation game state 3 based on the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is continued unless the lottery is added to the number of lottery games. During the game state 3, every game, the navigation game state 3 addition game number stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is added to the navigation game number counter, and the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is set to the navigation game number special. If the value matches the value defined in the addition lottery table (FIG. 44), the number of navigation games determined by the special addition lottery for the number of navigation games is further counted. It is added to.

  The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes the navigation game state control means, the navigation information notification means, the right number control means and the right number notification means of the present invention.

  The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables and the like. The program storage area is an operating system, a device driver, inter-board communication processing for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, effect registration processing for determining the content of effect, and LEDs 101 to 101 based on the registered LED data. LED control task for controlling light output by 103, 111 to 114, voice control task for controlling sound output by speakers 21L, 21R based on registered sound data, based on registered animation data Then, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored. On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing effect lottery tables, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. , An LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern of light, and the like.

  The sub RAM 73 is used as a work temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the sub RAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect data information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters and various flags.

  The rendering processor 74 performs processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5, based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. The data necessary for the processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of startup. The rendering processor 74 sequentially superimposes the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75 from the background image located in the rear to the image located in the front to generate image data, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display area 23 by the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76, a write image data area and a display image data area. The write image data area stores image data in which the rendering processor 74 has generated a display image, and also displays the image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 alternately displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 5 by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, switching banks).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the digital-format sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog-format sound data, and transmits the analog-format sound data to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjusting knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, the sound according to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10, the transition of the game state will be described. Main game states managed by the main control circuit 60 include a general game state, an RT1 game state, an RT2 game state, an RT3 game state, an RT4 game state, and a BB game state (general term of BB1 game state to BB4 game state). Further, although not shown, there is an SB gaming state in which only one game coexists with other gaming states, an RB1 gaming state that operates in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, and an RB2 gaming state that operates in the BB4 gaming state.

  First, in the normal game state, the SB spilled eyes (SB spilled eye 1 to SB spilled eye 12) are displayed on the activated line, thereby transitioning to the RT1 game state. Then, in the RT1 game state, the 1st stage rip 1 is displayed on the activated line, thereby transitioning to the RT2 game state. Next, in the RT2 game state, the raising two-stage lip (raising two-stage lip 1, raising two-stage lip 2) and the second raising (raising second 1 to raising 2 third 3) are displayed on the activated line, so that RT3 Transition to the gaming state.

  In addition, in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the SB spilled eyes (SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12) are displayed on the activated line, thereby transitioning to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the push-order bell failure (push-order bell failure 1-push-order bell failure 4) is displayed on the activated line, thereby transitioning to the normal game state.

  In the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, BB (BB1 to BB4) is determined as an internal winning combination, so that the state transits to the RT4 gaming state. In the RT4 gaming state, the BB (BB1 to BB4) is displayed, so that the BB gaming state is entered. When a predetermined number (270 or 60) of medals are paid out in the BB game state, the game state shifts to the normal game state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the internal lottery table determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the internal lottery table used to determine the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process described later and the number of lottery in correspondence with the game state (on / off of each gaming state flag described later). Is specified. Thereby, for example, when only the SB gaming state flag and the RT1 gaming state flag are “1 (on)”, the “SB internal RT1 gaming state internal lottery table” is selected as the lottery number. “49” is selected.

  Next, the internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram in which examples of the internal lottery table for the general game state, the RT1 game state internal lottery table to the RT4 game state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment are summarized. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The internal lottery table for SB general gaming state, the internal lottery table for SB RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for SB RT4 gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" in FIG. 12 is "1000", respectively. The difference is not "" but "1001", so the illustration is omitted.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when performing an internal lottery, that is, when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process described later. In the internal lottery table, a lottery value and a data pointer are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. There are two types of data pointers, a small win / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer, which correspond to one or more internal winning combinations.

  The right column of the winning numbers in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 shows the abbreviations of the internal winning combinations corresponding to the data pointers. Further, on the right side of each internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the line connecting the upper stage, the line connecting the middle stage, or the line connecting the lower stage of each reel corresponding to the data pointer. It shows a stop form. For example, in the RB1 game state, when "25" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L and the lower stage of the middle reel 3C. If done, the Don symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L and the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, but the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the Don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 3R. Even in the case, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 3R. On the other hand, when "28" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, the stop operation is performed at a timing when the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, and the lower stage of the right reel 3R. By this, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the line connecting the lower stages of the reels. In the stop form of the symbols aligned on the pay line in FIG. 13, “tempai miss” means that the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the don symbols can be stopped displayed on the corresponding line. "Don symbol-Don symbol-Don symbol" means a stop type that is not stopped and displayed on the line connecting the upper stage, the line connecting the middle stage, and the line connecting the lower stage of each reel. On the other hand, "Tempai per" means that the stop operation is performed on the corresponding line at a timing at which the don symbol can be stopped and displayed, so that the "don symbol-don symbol-don symbol" line connecting the upper stages of each reel. , Means a stop type that is stopped and displayed on the line connecting the middle tier or the line connecting the lower tier.

  Next, a method of determining the data pointer using the lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each lottery number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and counting is performed. It is performed by determining whether or not it is. The digitizing is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of the subtraction is negative. For example, when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined to be the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is "1500", the main CPU 31 first corresponds to the winning number "1" from "1500". The lottery value "1000" to be subtracted is subtracted. The subtraction result is "1500-1000 = 500", which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “2100” corresponding to the winning number “2” from the value “500” after the subtraction. The subtraction result is "500-2100 = -1600", which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number "2" as the internal winning combination, that is, "13" as the small / replay data pointer and "0" as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding lottery number is determined. The winning probability of each winning number is "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (" 65536 ").

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values to be described later are the same as when determining the data pointer. That is, in the various lottery tables, lottery values are defined in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table is a table used when updating the game state flag in the RT control process described later. As shown in FIG. 15, the RT transition table defines the display combination and the control content for the game state flag corresponding thereto. Specifically, when the combination of symbols related to any one of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, all the game state flags are turned off. That is, the general game state is activated. Further, when the combination of symbols relating to any of SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on. Further, when the combination of symbols relating to the 1st stage rise 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT2 game state flag is turned on. In addition, when the combination of the symbols related to the raising 2 stage lip 1, the raising 2 stage lip 2 and the raising 2nd stage 1st to the raising 2nd stage 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT3 gaming state flag is turned on. To do. In addition, push order bell failure 1-push order bell failure 4, SB spilled eye 1-SB spilled eye 12, Raise 1 step Lip 1, Raise 2 step Lip 1, Raise 2 step Lip 2, Raise 2 eye 1 Raise 2 eye 3 is a case where a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the stop operation is performed according to a predetermined stop operation sequence, the operation is stopped in a stop operation order different from the predetermined stop operation order. This is a display combination that may be stopped and displayed on the activated line when an operation is performed or when a stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, and details will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, a bonus internal winning combination determination table and a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. In addition, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the bonus internal winning combination determination table and the small winning / replaying internal winning combination determination table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determination table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process described later. The internal winning combination determination table defines each winning combination determined as an internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer. Each winning combination corresponds to each bit stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later. Therefore, which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified by which bit in the internal winning combination storing area is "1".

  The internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. 16 defines internal winning combinations corresponding to the bonus data pointers "1" to "5". When "5" is determined as the bonus data pointer, the combination of symbols relating to SB is stopped and displayed on the activated line depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order, or , The combination of symbols relating to any one of SB spilled eye 1 to SB spilled eye 12 is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  In the small winning / replaying internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17, the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small winning / replaying data pointers "1" to "31" are defined. For example, when "1" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, the normal lip 1 and the up 1-step lip 1 are the internal winning combinations.

  When "2" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, a first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, a second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and a second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. Only when 3 stop operations are performed, the combination of symbols related to the 1st stage lift 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than this, the combination of the symbols relating to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Also for the small role / replay data pointers "3" to "6", the stop operation sequence in which the combination of the symbols related to the 1st stage rip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line is predetermined, and this stop operation sequence is set. When the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than, the combination of the symbols relating to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Specifically, when the small win / replay data pointer “3” is determined, the first stop operation for the left reel 3L, the second stop operation for the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C are performed. Only when the third stop operation is performed, the symbol combination related to the one-step Lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the small win / replay data pointer "4" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. Only in the case of performing, the combination of symbols related to the one-step Lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the small win / replay data pointer "5" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. Only in the case of performing, the combination of symbols related to the one-step Lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the small win / replay data pointer "6" is determined, only when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3L, the symbol combination related to the one-step rep 1 is stopped on the activated line. Is displayed.

  Further, when "7" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, only when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the raising 2-step lip 1, the raising 2-step lip 2, The combination of symbols relating to one of the raised second 1, raised 2 and 3 raised 2 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the raising second 1, raising 2 and 2 raising 3 are stopped and displayed on the active line, the normal lip 1 or the raising 1st stage lip 1 is stopped and displayed at the same time. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than this, the combination of the symbols relating to the normal lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Also for the small role / replay data pointers "8" to "11", the combination of symbols relating to the raising 2-step lip 1, the raising 2-step lip 2, raising the second 1, raising the second 2 and raising the second 3 is effective. The stop operation order to be stopped and displayed on the line is predetermined, and when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than this stop operation order, the combination of the symbols relating to the normal lip 1 is normally displayed on the effective line. It is displayed as a stop. Specifically, when the small win / replay data pointer “8” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the right reel 3R is performed. Only when the third stop operation is carried out, the combination of the symbols relating to the raising 2-step lip 1, raising 2-step lip 2, raising 2nd 1, raising 2nd 2 and raising 2nd 3 is on the effective line. Will be stopped and displayed. When the small win / replay data pointer "9" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. Only in the case of performing, the combination of symbols related to one of the raising two-stage lip 1, the raising two-stage lip 2, the raising second 1, the raising 2 and 2, and the raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. . When the small win / replay data pointer “10” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. Only in the case of performing, the combination of symbols related to one of the raising two-stage lip 1, the raising two-stage lip 2, the raising second 1, the raising 2 and 2, and the raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. . When the small win / replay data pointer "11" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. Only in the case of performing, the combination of symbols related to one of the raising two-stage lip 1, the raising two-stage lip 2, the raising second 1, the raising 2 and 2, and the raising 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. .

  When "12" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, the symbols relating to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C regardless of the stop operation order. When "13" is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop is performed on the right reel 3R. Only when the operation is performed, the symbols related to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence other than this, a combination of symbols relating to one of the push-order bell failure 1 to the push-order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the symbol relating to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, "Bell 1 symbol (Bell 2 symbol) -Bell 1 symbol-" is displayed on any of the center line 8c, cross-up line 8a, and cross-down line 8e. "Bell 1 design" is stopped and displayed. Further, when the combination of symbols relating to any one of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the lower row of the left reel 3L, the lower row of the middle reel 3C, and the lower row of the right reel 3R are displayed. , "Bell 1 design (Bell 2 design) -Bell 1 design-Bell 1 design" are stopped and displayed.

  Also for the small role / replay data pointers "14" to "17", the stop operation sequence in which the symbols related to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C is predetermined, and the stop operation other than this stop operation sequence is performed. When the stop operation is performed in order, the combination of symbols relating to one of the push-order bell failure 1 to the push-order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Specifically, when the small win / replay data pointer “14” is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C is performed. Only when the third stop operation is performed as a result, the symbol relating to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. When the small win / replay data pointer “15” is determined, the symbol relating to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C only when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. . When the small win / replay data pointer "16" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. Only when is performed, the symbols relating to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. When the small win / replay data pointer "17" is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. Only when is performed, the symbols relating to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C.

  In the internal lottery table, when a small role / replay pointer whose abbreviated name suggests a stop operation sequence (press sequence) for reels is determined, the suggested press sequence is the so-called correct press sequence. By performing the stop operation in the order of pressing, the reels 3 are stopped so that the player has an advantage. For example, when the small win / replay pointer “2” (abbreviation “left middle right bell”) is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, Only when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the symbols relating to the bell are stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C (payout number: 4 sheets x 3 lines = 12 sheets), and other pushing order In the case of, the symbols related to the bell are stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel 3C (payout number: 4 x 1 line = 4). The small role / replay pointers whose abbreviations indicate the stop operation order (press order) for the reels are "2" to "11" and "13" to "17".

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols relating to the privilege display displayed on the activated line, or a combination of symbols relating to the transition of the gaming state, and data indicating the display combination corresponding to the symbol combination and the storage area type , And the number of payouts are specified. The data indicating the display combination is any one of display combination storage area 1 to display combination storage area 7 (display combination storage area 1 to display combination storage area 7 are collectively referred to as display combination storage area), each of which is composed of 1 byte described later. Is the data stored in. Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, as a display combination, BB1 to BB4, SB, normal lip 1, raising 1 step lip 1, raising 2 step lip 1, raising 2 step lip 2, control lip 1 to control lip 3, bell, ice 1 , Cherry 1 to cherry 12, control combination 1 to control combination 3, BB middle combination 1 to BB middle combination 5, up 2nd 1 up 2nd 3, push order bell failure 1 push order bell failure 4, SB Spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 are defined.

  For example, the normal lip 1 is established by displaying "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" on the activated line. Replay is performed in the next game by the establishment of any of various replays (normal rip 1, raising 1-stage rep 1, raising 2nd-stage rep 1, raising 2nd-stage rep 2, control rep 1 to control rep 3) Be seen. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game in which any of the various replays is established is automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the insertion operation by the player. This allows the player to play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the payout of tokens and the re-playing described above are examples of giving a game value. The bell is established by displaying "ANY symbol-Bell 1 symbol-ANY symbol" on the activated line. In addition, "ANY" represents that any design may be used.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a bonus operation time table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operation time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state. In the bonus operation table, the ending conditions relating to the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation table, "270" is defined as the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 game state to the BB3 game state. Further, as the ending condition of the BB4 gaming state, "60" is defined as the value of the bonus ending number counter. In the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state operates, and in the BB4 gaming state, the RB2 gaming state operates. Further, in the bonus operation table, "12" and "8" are defined for the values of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as conditions for ending the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state.

  Next, the attraction priority table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the attraction-in priority table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the attraction-in priority table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. is there. Hereinafter, the attraction-in priority table A and the attraction-in priority table B are collectively referred to as attraction-in priority table.

  When a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the winning priority table indicates that when a plurality of winning combinations can be drawn on the activated line, the symbols relating to any winning combination are given priority on the activated line. It specifies whether to stop. As described above, basically, the replay, the small combination (the larger the number of payouts, the higher the priority. In the case of JAC1 (7 in BB), this is the priority) and the bonus order. Has become. However, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of replays, and the priority order of each replay differs depending on the condition, so the attraction-in priority table A and attraction-in priority table B are provided for each condition. The pull-in priority table A is a table used in normal times (including during BB) and in a so-called push-order correct answer, and the priority order of each replay is an increase 2-step rep 1, an increase 2-step rep 2> an increase 1-step rep 1 > Normal Lip 1> Control Lip 1-Control Lip 3 On the other hand, the pull-in priority table B is a table used when a so-called push-order incorrect answer is given, and the priority order of each replay is normal rip 1> raise 2 stage rep 1, raise 2 stage rep 2, raise 1 stage rip 1> control The order is Lip 1-Control Lip 3.

  Although not shown, when two or more winning combinations related to the transition of the RT gaming state are simultaneously displaying combinations, which one is to be prioritized is predetermined. In the present embodiment, in order of higher priority, the raising 2-step lip 1, the raising 2-step lip 2, the raising 2-first raising 3> the raising 1-step lip 1> SB spilling eye 1-SB spilling eye 12> push order bell failure 1-push order bell failure 4

  Next, the stop table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the stop table for the small reel / replay data pointer “15” win and the middle reel first stop. In the stop table, line data and stop data corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” are defined. The symbol position is a symbol position located in the middle stage of the symbol display area when a stop operation is detected, and is a symbol position where the rotation of the reel is started to stop.

  Although not shown, the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 stores a small win / replay data pointer and a plurality of stop tables according to the player's stop operation sequence. For example, when "5" is determined as the bonus data pointer, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. Only in the case of performing, the stop table in which the number of sliding frames is defined such that none of the SB spilled eyes 1 to SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the activated line is selected. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than this stop operation order, when the stop operation is performed on each reel at a timing when the combination of symbols relating to SB is not stop-displayed, the SB spill 1 ~ The stop table in which the number of sliding symbols is defined is selected so that the combination of symbols relating to any of the SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23 to FIG. 25, the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area allocated to the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a carryover combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the internal winning combination storing area is made up of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 5. The internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 5 are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 33 and store internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storing area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of "0" or "1" in the area of bits "0" to "7".

  As shown in FIG. 24, the display combination storing area includes a display combination storing area 1 to a display combination storing area 7. The display combination storing area 1 to the display combination storing area 7 are 8-bit data areas allocated on the main RAM 33 and store display combination information. Each display combination storing area indicates which combination is a display combination by storing data of "0" or "1" in the area of bits "0" to "7".

  As shown in FIG. 25, the internal carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33 and stores internal carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates which combination is a carryover combination by storing data of "0" or "1" in the areas of bits "0" to "3".

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a game state flag storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. 26. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the game state flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the game state flag storage area is composed of a game state flag storage area 1 and a game state flag storage area 2. The gaming state flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33, and indicates whether each gaming state flag is on or off. Further, when all the data in each area of the game state flag storage area is "0", it indicates that the game state is the normal game state.

  Next, the symbol storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. 27. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a storage example (when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”) in the symbol storage area A (in the non-RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a storage example of the symbol storage area B (in the RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “9”, “8”, “9” from the left reel). FIG.

  The symbol storage area is an area for storing the corresponding symbol code in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R forming each activated line, and is provided for each activated line. For example, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, it corresponds to the middle row of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle row of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle row of the right symbol display area 4R that configure the center line 8c. Stores the design code. Such a symbol storage area is also provided for other effective lines (cross-down line 8e, bottom line 8d, cross-up line 8a). When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the effective line is only one line (special line 8f in RB), and the special line 8f in RB is formed in the symbol storage area corresponding to the special line in RB 8f. A symbol code corresponding to each of the middle row of the left symbol display area 4L, the lower row of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper row of the right symbol display area 4R is stored.

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 27 shows the symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”. The case where the symbol position data is "0" means that the symbol position "0" of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (7 symbols red on the left reel 3L, 7 symbols red on the middle reel 3C, red symbol on the right reel 3R). 7 symbols) are displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. Therefore, in this case, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper row of the left symbol display area 4L, the symbol of the symbol position "1" (wave pattern), in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower row of the left symbol display area 4L, the symbol position of " The symbol code indicating the symbol “20” (replay symbol) will be stored. The symbol storage area corresponding to the upper portion of the middle symbol display area 4C has a symbol position "1" (replay symbol), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower portion of the middle symbol display area 4C has a symbol position of "20". A design code indicating the design (cherry 1 design) will be stored. Furthermore, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, the symbol at the symbol position "1" (cherry 1 symbol), and in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower row of the right symbol display region 4R, the symbol position "20" The symbol code indicating the symbol (bell 1 symbol) will be stored.

  Next, various lottery tables stored in the sub ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 48. A lottery value (for each condition depending on the table) is defined in each lottery table, and lottery is performed in the same manner as the lottery process in the internal lottery process described above. The lottery value is defined so that the total thereof is "65536".

  First, the navigation mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation mode transition lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation mode of the transition destination from the current navigation mode. In the navigation mode transition lottery table A, the lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the small win / replay data pointer, and the like. In the navigation mode transition lottery table B, the lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like. In some cases, the same navigation mode as the current navigation mode is determined as the destination navigation mode (that is, the navigation mode does not shift).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a navigation game state transition standby number lottery table will be described. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state transition standby number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state transition standby number. As shown in the figure, a lottery value is defined for each of the three patterns A, B, and C in the navigation game state transition standby number table, and each pattern is used properly according to the conditions for lottery.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the navigation game state 3 shift standby number lottery table will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 shift standby number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 shift standby number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state 3 shift standby number. In the navigation game state 3 shift standby number table, the lottery value is defined according to the value of the navigation game number counter described later.

  Next, the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state 3 addition game number. In the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery tables A to C, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode, the value of the small win / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like. In the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D, the same lottery value is used regardless of the current navigation mode.

  Next, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 41. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D, lottery values are defined according to the current navigation mode. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B, lottery values are defined in accordance with the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, and the like. In the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C, the lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode and the small win / replay data pointer.

  Next, the navigation set number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation set number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navi-set number lottery table is a table used when determining the number of navi-sets. In the lottery table for the number of navigation sets, there are two patterns of lottery values used when BB3 is won (determined as an internal winning combination) and there is a production game stop, and lottery values used in other cases. It is prescribed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table will be described. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table is a table used when performing the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery. In the navi game state 3 navi game number addition lottery table, lottery values are defined according to the navi game state 3 addition lottery mode, the value of the small win / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, the game state, etc. There is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the navi game number special addition lottery table will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game number special addition lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The navigation game number special addition lottery table is a table used in determining the number of navigation games to be added in the navigation game number special addition lottery. In the special lottery table for the number of navigation games, the lottery value is defined according to the value of the navigation game state 3 continuation counter, the type of BB determined as the internal winning combination, and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, a billy get challenge occurrence lottery table will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a billy get challenge occurrence lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge occurrence lottery table is a table used when performing the billy get challenge occurrence lottery. In the billy get challenge occurrence lottery table, the lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode, whether or not the production game is stopped, and whether the billy get challenge success flag is on or off.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the billy get challenge control counter lottery table will be described. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a billy get challenge control counter lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge control counter lottery table is a table used when performing the billy get challenge control counter lottery. In the billy get challenge control counter lottery table, the lottery value is defined according to the presence / absence of the game for production stop, the value of the small win / replay pointer, the value of the bonus data pointer, and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the billy get challenge correct answer lottery table will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a billy get challenge correct answer lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The billy get challenge correct answer lottery table is a table used when determining a correct answer (left, right, both) at the time of a billy get challenge. In the billy get challenge correct answer lottery table, the lottery value is defined according to the situation when the billy get challenge is generated. Specifically, when the game is not in the RB game state, or when the game is in the RB game state and there is no production game stop, the right or left is determined with a probability of 50% each. On the other hand, when there is an effect game stop in the RB game state, both (correct answers on both left and right) are determined as correct answers with a probability of "2048/65536 (= 3.125%)".

  Next, the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The random table when no billy get challenge is selected is used to decide whether or not to win the billy get challenge when the player selects neither left nor right (that is, when no billy get challenge is selected). It is a table that can be. In the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected, the lottery value is defined according to the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery performed based on the billy get challenge correct answer lottery table. According to the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected, even if the player does not select left or right, if the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is left or right, 50%. There is a probability of winning. If the result of the correct answer lottery for the billy get challenge is both, the winning is 100%.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt processing stored in the main ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. Is configured to do.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area of the main RAM 33 at the end of the previous game. More specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the main RAM 33, and in the current game. Specifies the start address for the sequence program.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus operation monitoring process (step S2).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted coin counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the maximum BET switch 13S, and the input check of the start switch 6S is performed. The main CPU 31 activates the pay line through the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of extracting a random number value and storing it in the random number value storage area (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random number value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 16 and 17) described above. Determine the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits start command data to the sub control circuit 70 (step S6). The start command includes game state information, internal winning combination information (small win / replay data pointer, bonus data pointer and internal winning combination storing area), carry-over status information indicating whether or not a bonus carry-over status, and lock. Contains information such as flags. The following command data is also transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 in the same manner.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the lock flag is on (step S7). When determining that the lock flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the lock flag and executes a lock effect for 5 seconds (also referred to as effect game stop) (step S8), and proceeds to the process of step S9. . The lock effect is an effect that delays the start of rotation of the reel 3. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds directly to the process of step S9.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). When the rotation start of all reels is requested, the rotation start processing and the acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed for reel rotation (step S10).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes reel stop control processing (step S11). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by the player's stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S12). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the payout number based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing (step S13).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the display command data (step S14). The display command includes information such as display combination information indicating a display combination and payout amount information indicating a payout amount.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). Specifically, in the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number, and in the credit mode, the main CPU 31 based on the payout number. The credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus operation is in progress (step S16). Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is in the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state or the SB gaming state. At this time, when it is determined that the bonus operation is being performed, the main CPU 31 performs bonus end check processing (step S17), and proceeds to the processing of step S18. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operation is not in progress, or after finishing the processing of step S17, it then carries out the bonus operation check processing (step S18). The process moves to S1.

  In this way, the main CPU 31 executes the processing from step S1 to step S18 as the processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S18 ends, the processing in step S1 is executed to execute the processing in the next game. Move to.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a flowchart of bonus operation monitoring processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB game state (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the BB gaming state, it shifts to the processing of step S32. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the BB gaming state, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  When determining in the BB game state in the process of step S31, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is in the RB game state (step S32). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the RB game state, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RB game state, it performs the RB operation time process according to the type of BB based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 19), and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. Specifically, in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state is activated, and in the BB4 gaming state, the RB2 gaming state is activated.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52. 51 and 52 are flowcharts of the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11) to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery based on the game state flag (step S61). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value from the random number value storage area and sets it as a determination random number value (step S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets "1" as the initial value of the winning number (step S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires the lottery value based on the winning number (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value, and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S65). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S64 from the determination random number value stored in the determination random value storage area, and updates the determination random value storage area with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been carried out in the subtraction processing in step S65, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has a negative value (step S66). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry has been carried out, the main CPU 31 acquires the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S70), and proceeds to the processing of step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry has not been carried out, it then subtracts "1" from the lottery number and adds "1" to the winning number (step S67). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S68).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S68 that the number of lotteries is “0”, it determines the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S69), and at step S71. Move to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S64. After this, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S64 to step S68 until the number of lottery becomes “0” or a digit is carried out.

  After finishing the processing of step S69 or step S70, the main CPU 31 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 17), and based on the small winning / replay data pointer, the internal winning is determined. The winning combination is acquired (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area according to the internal winning combination storing area (step S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storing area is "00000000" (step S73). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storing area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal carryover combination storing area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 16) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( Step S74).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether SB is an internal winning combination (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that SB is an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area according to SB (step S76), and shifts to the processing of step S80. On the other hand, when determining that SB is not the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines whether BB is the internal winning combination (step S77).

  When determining in the process of step S77 that the BB is not the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when determining that BB is the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the carryover combination storing area according to BB (step S78), turns on the RT4 gaming state flag (step S79), and the process of step S80. Move to.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the processing of step S73 that the internal carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, in the processing of step S77, it determines that BB is not the internal winning combination, the processing of steps S76 and S79. After finishing, the logical sum of the internal carryover combination storing area and the internal winning combination storing area 1 is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (step S80).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RB2 gaming state (step S81). When determining that it is not in the RB2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the RB2 gaming state, it performs the lock lottery to win with a probability of 1/64 (step S82). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the lock lottery is a win (step S83). When the winning is a win, the main CPU 31 turns on the lock flag (step S84) and ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock lottery result is not winning, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process as it is.

  The main CPU 31 performs the lottery for the internal winning combination by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S64 to S68 in the internal lottery process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value to obtain a small win / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit was carried out. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table. Further, in the present embodiment, the lock lottery to win the probability of 1/64 in the RB2 game state is performed, but the lock lottery is performed in the normal state (general game state, RT1 game state to RT3 game state). Good. In addition, the lock lottery has a high winning probability when a specific small winning combination (for example, a small winning combination having a small winning replay data pointer of “18” to “22”) or a bonus winning combination (BB1 to BB4) is internally won. The lottery may be performed by setting the winning probability so that.

  Next, the reel stop control processing will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reel stop control processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets "3" to the stop button non-operation counter (step S101), and then acquires the stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S103). An effective stop button is a stop button that has not been stopped. At this time, when determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the processing of step S104. On the other hand, when determining that the valid stop button is not pressed, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S103 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S103 until the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop button is detected.

  When determining in the process of step S103 that a valid stop button is pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (step S104). Next, the stop table is reselected according to the operation stop button (stop order) (step S105).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets "5" as the number of checks (step S106). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the attraction-in priority table (see FIGS. 20 and 21), and based on the internal winning combination, within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, the symbol with the highest priority. The position is searched (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the result of the search, and sets the scheduled stop position (step S108). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command (step S109). The reel stop command includes information such as stop reel type information indicating which reel has stopped, stop start position information indicating a stop start position, and sliding frame number information indicating a sliding frame number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 3), acquires the symbol code based on the stop reel, the planned stop position, and the game state, and stores it in the symbol storage area (step S110).

  Finally, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the operation is valid (step S111). At this time, when determining that there is no stop button for which the operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S103. After that, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S103 to step S111 until it is determined that there is no stop button for which the operation is valid.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination search process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area (step S121).

  Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the start address of the symbol storage area (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates the address corresponding to the center line 8c as the start address when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, and the RB when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The address corresponding to the medium special line 8f is designated as the start address.

  Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the start address of the symbol combination table (see FIG. 18) (step S123). Specifically, the main CPU 31 specifies the address corresponding to BB1 as the start address.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table with the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area (step S124).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols defined in the symbol combination table and the combination of the symbols stored in the symbol storage area match as a result of the comparison in the process of step S124 ( Step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S179, while When it is determined that they match, the data indicating the storage area type and the display combination is acquired from the symbol combination table (step S126).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination storing area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the acquired data indicating the display combination in the display combination storing area (step S127).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the payout number from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S128).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S125 that the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area, or ends the process of step S128. Then, the address corresponding to the next winning combination in the symbol combination table is designated (step S129).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the end code is stored in the address designated in the process of step S129 (step S130). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S124. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end code is stored, it then determines whether or not all valid lines have been searched, that is, whether or not the steps S124 to S130 have been performed on all valid lines. It is determined (step S131).

  When the main CPU determines in the processing of step S131 that all effective lines have been searched, it ends the display combination search processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that it has not searched for all valid lines, it then specifies the address corresponding to the next valid line in the symbol storage area (step S132), and proceeds to the process of step S123.

  Next, the RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. 55. Note that FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB carryover (RT4 gaming state) (step S161). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is being carried over, it ends the RT control processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is not being carried over, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is being carried over (step S162). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any BB game state flag is ON.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S162 that the BB is in progress, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in BB, it refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 15), and updates the game state flag based on the display combination, if necessary (step S163). ), The RT control process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the bonus end check processing will be described. Note that FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of bonus end check processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in BB (step S141). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in BB, it turns off the SB game state flag (step S142) and ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB is in progress, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S143).

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 executes a bonus end time process (step S144). Specifically, the BB game state flag and the RB game state flag that are on are turned off. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command (step S145), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0", it subtracts "1" from the value of the number-of-games possible counter (step S146), and the display combination is the small combination. It is determined (step S147). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not the small combination, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S149. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is a small combination, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S148), and proceeds to the processing of step S149.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the prize winning number counter or the game possible number counter is "0" (step S149). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the value of the possible winning number counter nor the value of the possible playing number counter is “0”, the bonus end checking process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter or the value of the possible playing number counter is “0”, then the main CPU 31 performs the RB end time process (step S150) to end the bonus end check process. . In the RB end processing, processing such as turning off the RB gaming state flag that is turned on is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is BB (any one of BB1 to BB4) (step S171). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S174. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs bonus operation time processing (step S172). In this bonus operation time process, the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19) is referred to, and the game state flag is turned on and the bonus end number counter is set to a value in accordance with the game state to be operated. Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT4 gaming state flag, clears the carryover combination storing area (step S173), transmits a bonus start command (step S176), and ends the bonus operation check processing. The bonus start command includes information indicating the type of bonus to be started.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in the processing of step S171, the main CPU 31 then determines whether the display combination is SB (step S174). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not SB, the process proceeds to step S177. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 executes bonus operation time processing (step S175). In this bonus operation time process, the SB game state flag is turned on with reference to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (step S176) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When determining that the display combination is not SB in the process of step S174, the main CPU 31 then determines whether the display combination is replay (step S177). At this time, when it is determined that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S178), and ends the bonus operation check process. When the value is set in the automatic insertion number counter, in the process of step S3 in the next game, the number of medals corresponding to the value is automatically inserted (the medals of the player are not reduced).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU will be described. Note that FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU, which is performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (1.1173 milliseconds in this embodiment).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. (Step S181). This is because when the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the interrupted time. Is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S182). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks the signal from each switch such as the maximum BET switch 13S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs reel control processing (step S183). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 49), the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to rotate at a constant speed. Take control. Further, when the scheduled stop position is determined by the number of sliding symbols being determined in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 53), the main CPU 31 indicates the scheduled stop position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. When the value is the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the planned stop position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp drive control process (step S184). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the main RAM 33 in the process of step S181 and restores the register (step S185). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted due to the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. 59. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S301). Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts type information from the received command (step S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command is received (step S303). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (step S304). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes, and in the present embodiment, the game information is stored as a message in the message queue by the process of step S304, and is used for effect registration processing. Handing over game information. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the command of the same type as the previously received command is received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S301.

  Next, the effect registration process will be described with reference to FIG. 60. It should be noted that FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 takes out a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S312). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S315. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a message in the message queue, it copies the game information from the message to the sub RAM 73 (step S313), and then performs effect content determination processing (step S314).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data (step S315). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers animation data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. As a result, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. The rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 based on the received image display command, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the image data. Are stored in one of the frame buffers 76 provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process for switching the display image data area and the write image data area in the frame buffer area at a predetermined cycle (1/30 second). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the write image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the write image data area, and displays an image to be displayed next. Write data.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 registers sound data (step S316). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers sound data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. As a result, sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Next, the sub CPU 71 registers LED data (step S317). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the LED data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. As a result, the various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114 are turned on or off. When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S311.

  Next, the effect content determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. 61. In addition, FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect content determination processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S351). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the start command, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S354. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 71 performs the start command reception process (step S352), registers the start effect data (step S353), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining in the process of step S351 that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S354). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the reel stop command, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S357. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a billy get challenge determination process (step S355), and registers effect data at the time of stop according to the type of the operation stop button (step S355). (S356), the effect contents determination process is ended.

  Next, when determining in the process of step S354 that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S357). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S359. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 71 performs the display command reception process (step S358) and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S357 that the display command has not been received, it then determines whether or not the BET command has been received (step S359). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S361. On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received, the sub CPU 71 registers the effect data at the time of BET according to the number of inserted coins and the like (step S360), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining in the process of step S359 that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S361). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it has not received the bonus start command, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S363. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 registers bonus start effect data (step S362) and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when it is determined that the bonus start command is not received in the process of step S361, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S363). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 executes bonus end command reception time processing (step S364), registers bonus end time effect data (step S365), and ends effect content determination processing. Let

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and 63. 62 and 63 are flowcharts of the start command reception process according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in BB (BB gaming state 1 to BB gaming state 4) (step S381). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB, the sub CPU 71 performs the in-BB process (step S382), and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not during BB, it is determined whether or not the BB carry-over flag is on (step S383). The BB carry-over flag is a flag that is turned on from the next game in which any of the BBs (BB1 to BB4) has been internally won, to the game in which the internally won BB is determined as the display combination. When determining that the BB carry-over flag is on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S400, and when it is determined that the BB carry-on flag is not on, next, the navigation game state 3 addition game number and the lottery mode lottery. Processing is performed (step S384).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation mode transfer lottery table A (FIG. 29) and performs the navigation mode transfer lottery based on the current navigation mode, data pointer, etc. (step S385).

  The "navi mode" includes navi mode 0 to navi mode 4. Navi is to inform the player of information that is advantageous to the player. The period during which the navigation is performed is called AT (assisttime), and the transition of the navigation mode from 0 to any one of 1 to 4 is called AT winning (or ART winning).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (whether BB (BB1 to BB4) has been won in this game) (step S386), and when it is not the BB winning game, shifts to the processing of step S388. On the other hand, in the case of the BB winning game, the navigation mode transition lottery table B (FIG. 30) is referred to, and the navigation mode transition lottery is performed based on the presence or absence of the current navigation mode, the bonus data pointer, and the effect game stop. Is performed (step S387).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has transitioned from 0 to 1 to 4 as a result of the navigation mode transition lottery in the processing of step S385 or the processing of step S387 (step S388). At this time, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S392 when the navigation mode has not transitioned from 0 to 1 to 4, and on the other hand, ART first hit when the navigation mode has transitioned from 0 to 1 to 4. Time processing is performed (step S389), and it is determined whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S390). The sub CPU 71 proceeds to the processing of step S400 when it is not the BB winning game. On the other hand, if it is the BB winning game, the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table (FIG. 32) is referred to, the navigation game state transition standby number is randomly determined, and the navigation game state transition standby counter is set (step S391). ), And proceeds to the processing of step S400.

  Here, in the navigation game state, there are navigation game state 0 to navigation game state 3, navigation is not performed in the navigation game state 0, and navigation is performed in the navigation game state 1 to navigation game state 3. In addition, the navigation game state also shifts from 0 to 1 or 2 by shifting the navigation mode from 0 to 1-4. At this time, there may be a case of immediate transition, or a case of transition after a predetermined number of games (navigation game state transition standby number) has elapsed. Further, the value of the navigation game number counter is not subtracted in the navigation game state 1 or the navigation game state 3, and the value of the navigation game number counter is subtracted in the navigation game state 2. Further, the number of remaining games in the navigation game states 1 to 3 is managed by the navigation game number counter and the navigation set number counter, and even when the navigation game number counter changes from 1 to 0, the number of the navigation set number is 1 or more. For example, the navigation game number counter is set to 50.

  Returning to the flowchart, if the sub CPU 71 determines in the processing of step S392 that the navigation mode has not transitioned from 0 to 1 to 4, then the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more. Is determined (step S392). When the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 performs the navigation game state transition process during standby state (step S393), and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, when the navigation game state transition standby counter is not 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the navigation game state 1 (step S394).

  If the navigation game state 1, the sub CPU 71 performs the navigation game state 1 during the navigation game state transition process (step S395), the process proceeds to step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 1, then it is determined whether or not it is the navigation game state 2 (step S396). At this time, the sub CPU 71, in the case of the navigation game state 2, performs the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 (step S397), and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 2, then it is determined whether or not it is the navigation game state 3 (step S398). At this time, the sub CPU 71, in the case of the navigation game state 3, performs the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 3 (step S399), and proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not the navigation game state 3, the process proceeds to step S400.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a billy get challenge lottery process (step S400). The billy get challenge is an event that is carried out when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the billy get challenge is performed when a billy get challenge effect (an effect of instructing to select left or right. For example, "select left or right" is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23) is executed. , The player holds his or her hand near either the left selection panel 151L or the right selection panel 151R so as to be detected by the infrared sensors 120L and 120R before performing the third stop operation (selection operation). Called)). At this time, if the correct answer (left, right, both) determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery performed in advance matches the left and right selected by the player (if the correct answers are both, it is determined that they match) , Billy Get Challenge was successful, and the navigation mode increased. It should be noted that even if the player does not hold his hand at all, if the winning is determined by lottery when no billyget challenge is selected, the billyget challenge is considered to be successful. If the player holds his hand at a different answer from the correct answer, the billy get challenge will fail even if the lottery is won when the billy get challenge is not selected. Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the selection operation is performed before the third stop operation is performed, but for example, the second stop operation is performed until the first stop operation is performed. It may be determined whether or not the selection operation is performed until the selection operation is performed or until a predetermined time that is set in advance elapses. Furthermore, the determination as to whether or not the selection operation has been performed can be arbitrarily set such as after the start operation is performed and the first stop operation is performed. That is, the period in which it is determined whether or not the selection operation is performed can be an arbitrary period in one unit game (the period in which steps S1 to S18 described above are performed), and a plurality of units It is also possible to set an arbitrary period over the game (for example, from a start operation of a certain unit game to a third stop operation of the next unit game).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state is 1 to 3 and the push forward combination is an internal winning combination (step S401). At this time, the sub CPU 71, when the navigation game state is 1 to 3, and the push forward combination is the internal winning combination, the navigation effect data (the navigation for the player to establish the advantageous combination is executed). The effect data to be performed) is registered (step S402), and the process at the time of receiving the start command is ended, while. In other cases, the start command reception process is terminated as it is.

  Next, referring to FIG. 64, the BB process will be described. 64. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the in-BB process of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB game state 4 (step S421). At this time, if the BB4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs the lottery process during BB4 (step S422), and ends the process during BB. On the other hand, when not in the BB4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 determines whether to change the navigation mode based on the data pointer, and updates the navigation mode according to the determination result (step S423). Specifically, if the small role / replay pointer is 28 to 31 (Dong middle row aligned, Don lower row tempai, Don upper row tempai, Don middle row tempai per), the navigation mode is increased by 1 (however, (Navi mode 4 is the upper limit), otherwise, the navigation mode remains unchanged. Although not shown, the sub CPU 71 registers don-matching effect data when the don symbols are aligned in the upper, middle, or lower stages. Further, in the process of step S423, the navigation mode may be increased in multiple steps when a specific condition is satisfied. As the specific condition, for example, 31 out of 28 to 31 is determined as a small role / replay pointer, or a specific condition is specified when any of 28 to 31 is determined as a small role / replay pointer. It is possible to line up the don on the line.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game lottery table C (FIG. 36), and determines the navigation game state 3 addition game number according to the current navigation mode and the small win / replay pointer data pointer. The lottery is carried out (step S424). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not 5 or more games have been won in this lottery (step S425). At this time, the sub CPU 71 ends the in-BB process when 5 or more games have not been won (that is, 0 game). On the other hand, if five or more games have been won, the sub CPU 71 then refers to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C (FIG. 40) and responds to the current navigation mode, small win / replay data pointer. Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is randomly selected (step S426).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games won in the process of step S424 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S426 with each other and associates them with each other on the sub RAM 73. It is stored in the game state 3 information storage area (step S427). The navigation game status 3 information storage area stores a maximum of 32 combinations of the navigation game status 3 addition game number and the navigation game status 3 addition lottery mode. The stored information is processed by a FIFO (First In, First Out). The number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the number of sets of navigation game state 3 addition lottery modes stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 so that the player can grasp them. . Next, the navigation game state 3 transition flag is turned on (step S428), and the BB process is ended. The navigation game state 3 transition flag is a flag (on if stored) indicating whether or not information is stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area.

  It should be noted that the navigation game state 3 addition game number stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area and the number of sets of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode may be notified only in the navigation 2 game state. Further, the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area may be notified as it is (that is, "5" for 5 groups), or the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area. May be partly notified. For example, when the don complete effect data described later is registered, or when the billy get challenge success effect data described later is registered in the BB4 gaming state, the navigation gaming state 3 addition is always added to the navigation gaming state 3 information storage area. Since the number of games and the navi game state 3 addition lottery mode are always stored, it is possible to display only the number of groups for which these effect data are registered. That is, the player is notified only of the number of sets for which the finalized production (eg, don's production production, billy get challenge success production) that can recognize the acquisition of the right to shift from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3 is performed. It may be that. Further, when the number of rights to shift from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3 is 1 or more, it is preferable to notify that at least the number of rights is 1 or more. For example, in the case of notifying only the number of groups for which the above-mentioned final effect has been performed, the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is "5", and the final effect is once. If nothing is done, nothing will be notified, but in such a case, at least the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is informed that it is "1" or more. Is preferred.

  Next, the lottery processing during BB4 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the lottery processing during BB4 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge occurrence lottery table (FIG. 45), and sets the current navigation mode, presence or absence of production game stop (lock flag on / off in the main control circuit), and billy get challenge success flag. Accordingly, the billy get challenge occurrence lottery is performed (step S441). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S442). If not winning, the sub CPU 71 performs the lottery process in BB4 as it is. On the other hand, in the case of winning, a billy get challenge process is performed (step S443), and then it is determined whether or not there is a production game stop (lock flag is on) (step S444). The sub CPU 71 carries out lottery processing during BB4 when the effect game is not stopped. On the other hand, when the effect game is stopped, the sub CPU 71 registers the display panel unit effect data (step S445) and performs the lottery process during BB4.

  Next, the billy get challenge process will be described with reference to FIG. 66. Note that FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the billy get challenge process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge correct answer lottery table (FIG. 47) and performs the billy get challenge correct answer lottery according to the occurrence status of the billy get challenge and the presence or absence of the effect game stop (step S461). Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the lottery table when no billy get challenge is selected (FIG. 48), and performs the lottery when no billy get challenge is selected according to the result of the correct answer lottery for the billy get challenge (step S462). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the above-described billy get challenge effect (step S463), and ends the billy get challenge process. By registering the billy get challenge effect, the billy get challenge effect is executed immediately after the player presses the start lever 6.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the navigation game state 3 addition game number and the lottery mode lottery process will be described. Note that FIG. 67 is a view showing a flowchart of the number of games added to navigation game state 3 and lottery mode lottery processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table A (FIG. 34), and adds the navigation game state 3 according to the current navigation mode, small win / replay pointer, bonus data pointer, and the like. The number of games is randomly selected (step S481). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not 5 or more games have been won as the navigation game state 3 addition game number by this lottery (step S482). The sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S486 if five or more games have not been won, and next refers to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A (FIG. 38) if five or more games have been won. Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is randomly selected according to the current navigation mode (step S483). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the navigation game state 3 addition game number won in the process of step S481 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S483 with each other, and the navigation game state 3 information. It is stored in the storage area (step S484). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 shift flag (step S485), and shifts to the process of step S486.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S486), and when it is not the BB winning game, ends the navigator game state 3 addition game number and the lottery mode lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the BB winning game, the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table B (FIG. 35) is referred to, and navigation is performed according to the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, and whether or not the production game is stopped. The gaming state 3 addition game number is randomly determined (step S487). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not 5 or more games have been won as the number of games to be added to the navigation game state 3 by this lottery (step S488). If five or more games have not been won, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigator game state 3 addition game number and the lottery mode lottery process. On the other hand, if five or more games have been won, then referring to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B (FIG. 39), depending on whether or not the current navigation mode, bonus data pointer, and production game stop are present. Then the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is randomly selected (step S489). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the navigation game state 3 addition game number won in the process of step S487 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S489 with each other, and associates the navigation game state 3 information. It is stored in the storage area (step S490). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S491), and ends the number of games added to the navigation game state 3 and the lottery mode lottery process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the ART initial hit time process will be described. 68. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ART initial hitting process of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navi-set number lottery table (FIG. 42) to randomly draw the navi-set number (step S501). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the number of navigation sets determined by lottery in the navigation set number counter (step S502), and sets 50 in the navigation game number counter (step S503). Next, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the navigation set number counter (step S504), and finishes the ART initial hit time process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the navigation game state transition processing during the standby state will be described. 69. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing during the standby state of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game in which the navigation game state transition standby counter is being consumed (step S521). At this time, the sub CPU 71 clears the navigation game state transition standby counter in the case of a BB winning game in which the navigation game state transition standby counter is being exhausted (step S527), and shifts to the navigation game state 1 after the end of BB. Processing is performed (step S528), and the navigation game state transition processing in the standby state is ended. The process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB is not described in detail, but for example, the process for turning on the navigation game state 1 flag is performed. Then, although not shown, when the navigation game state 1 flag is on after the end of the BB, the navigation game state 1 is shifted to. It should be noted that, in the following, similar processing is performed in the part described as "Transition from next game to navigation game state 0 (or navigation game state 1, navigation game state 2, navigation game state 3)". For example, when moving from the next game to the navigation game state 0, the navigation game state 0 flag is turned on in the process, and if the navigation game state 0 flag is on at the start of the next game, it is moved to the navigation game state 0. .

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 71, if the BB winning game in the navigation game state transition standby counter is not digested, then subtracts 1 from the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S522) and determines whether or not it has become 0 (step S522). Step S523). At this time, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition processing during the standby state when it is not 0. On the other hand, when it becomes 0, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (step S524), and if it is not in the RT3 gaming state, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 is performed ( (Step S525), the navigation game state transition processing in the standby state is ended. On the other hand, if it is in the RT3 gaming state, a process for shifting from the next game to the navi gaming state 2 is performed (step S526), and the navigator gaming state transition process in the waiting state is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the navigation game state transition processing during the navigation game state 1 will be described. It should be noted that FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing during the navigation game state 1 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S541). In the case of the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB (step S542), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if it is not a BB winning game, it is determined whether or not it is an RT3 transition game (a game that has transitioned from another gaming state to the RT3 gaming state) (step S543). The sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S545 if it is the RT3 transition game, and if it is not the RT3 transition game, determines whether or not the player satisfies a specific condition without following the navigation (step S544). ). The specific conditions are (i) if the SB1 in the general gaming state did not shift to the RT1 gaming state at the time of winning, (ii) the push order lip in the RT1 gaming state did not shift to the RT2 gaming state at the time of winning In the case of (iii) RT1 game state or push order bell during RT2 game state, it shifts to the general game state at the time of winning, (iv) If it shifts to the RT1 game state at the time of SB winning during the RT2 game state, (v) Push order during the RT2 game state Lip 2 If the game does not shift to the RT3 game state when winning, it is satisfied.

  When the player does not follow the navigation and does not satisfy the specific condition, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 and the player satisfies the specific condition without following the navigation. In this case, the process proceeds to step S545.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on (step S545). The navigation game state 3 interruption flag is turned on when the BB is won in the navigation game state 3, and after the end of the BB, the navigation game state 1 is transitioned to and the navigation game state 3 is returned to again. When the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S546), and ends the navigation game state 1 during the navigation game state transition processing. To do. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is ON, the process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 is performed (step S547), and the navigation game state 1 in-navi game state transition process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 71 and FIG. 72, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 will be described. 71 and 72 are flowcharts of the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S561). In the case of a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of BB (step S562), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if it is not the BB winning game, it is determined whether or not the BB is carried over (step S563). When the BB is carried over, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, when the BB is not carried over, it is determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition flag is on (step S564), and if it is on, the navigation game state 2 middle navigation game state 3 transition process is performed. (Step S566), the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 is ended. On the other hand, if the navigation game state 3 transition flag is not on, then it is determined whether or not the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more (step S565).

  When the navigation game state transition standby counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 performs navigation game state 2 during navigation game state 3 transition processing (step S566), and ends the navigation game state 2 during navigation game state transition processing. . On the other hand, when the navigation game state transition standby counter is not 1 or more, the navigation game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S567), and it is determined whether the navigation game number counter has become 0 (step S568).

  If the navigation game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 2. On the other hand, if the navi game number counter reaches 0, then it is determined whether or not the navi set number counter is 0 (step S569), and if not 0, the navi game number counter is set to 50 ( (Step S570), 1 is subtracted from the navigation set number counter (step S571), and the navigation game state transition processing in the navigation game state 2 is ended. On the other hand, if the navigation set number counter is 0, then, the navigation mode transfer lottery table C (FIG. 41) is referred to, and the navigation mode transfer lottery is performed (step S572).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the transfer destination navigation mode is set to 0 as a result of the navigation mode transfer lottery (step S573). When the sub CPU 71 is determined to be 0 as the transition destination navigation mode, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for transitioning from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (step S578), and ends the navigation game state 2 in the navigation game state transition process. To do. On the other hand, if a value other than 0 is determined as the destination navigation mode, ART initial hit time processing is performed (step S574). Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table C (FIG. 32) to randomly determine the navigation game state transition standby number (step S575), and navigates to the determined navigation game state transition standby number. The game state shift standby number counter is set (step S576).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state transition standby number counter is 0 (step S577), and if the navigation game state transition standby number counter is not 0, the navigation game state 0 from the next game. The process for shifting to (step S578) is performed, and the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 is ended. On the other hand, when the navigation game state transition standby number counter is 0, a process for transitioning from the next game to the navigation game state 2 is performed (step S579), and the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 is ended. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the navigation game state 2 middle navigation game state 3 transition processing will be described. 73. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state 2 transition process in the navigation game state 2 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 shift standby number counter is 0 (step S591). The navigation game state 3 shift waiting number counter is a counter that indicates the number of games until the navigation game state 2 shifts to the navigation game state 3. When the navigation game state 3 shift standby number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 71 decrements the navigation game state 3 shift standby number counter by 1 (step S597), and shifts to the process of step S598. On the other hand, if the navigation game state 3 shift waiting number counter is 0, then it is determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 shift flag is on when shifting to the navigation game state 2 (step S592).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 transition flag is not turned on when transitioning to the navigation game state 2, it refers to the navigation game state 3 transition standby number lottery table (FIG. 33) to refer to the navigation game number counter. According to the value of, etc., the navigation game state 3 transition standby number is randomly determined (step S593). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the determined navigation game state 3 transition standby number in the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter (step S594), subtracts 1 from the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter (step S597), Then, the process proceeds to step S598.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 transition flag is on when the navigation game state 2 is entered, then it is the navigation game state 0 or 1 before the transition to the navigation game state 2 is made. It is determined (step S595). When the sub CPU 71 determines that it was the navigation game state 0 or 1 before shifting to the navigation game state 2, it performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S599), and the navigation game state. The middle navigation game state 3 transition processing is ended. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 0 or 1 was not entered before the transition to the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 sets 2 to the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter (step S596), and the navigation game The state 3 shift waiting number counter is decremented by 1 (step S597), and the process proceeds to step S598.

  In the processing of step S598, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 shift standby number counter is 0 (step S598). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navi game state 3 transition standby number counter is not 0, it ends the navi game state 2 navi game state 3 transition process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 shift waiting number counter is 0, it performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S599), and the navigation game state 2 during navigation game. The state 3 transition processing ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 3 will be described. In addition, FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing in the navigation game state 3 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on (step S611). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on, the number of navigation game state 3 addition games, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, and the navigation game state saved in the process of step S621 described later. The continuation counter is restored (step S617), the navigation game state 3 transition flag is turned off (step S618), and the process proceeds to step S619. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, then it is a navigation game state 3 transition game (a game that transitions from another navigation game state to the navigation game state 3). Is determined (step S612).

  The sub CPU 71, if the game is not the navigation game state 3 shift game, shifts to the processing of step S619. On the other hand, in the case of the navigation game state 3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 acquires information from the navigation game state 3 information storage area, and sets the navigation game state 3 addition game number and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode ( Step S613). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the navigation game state 3 continuation counter to 1 (step S614). The navigation game state 3 continuation counter is a counter that manages the number of continuous games in the navigation game state 3. Next, in the process of step S613, the sub CPU 71 obtains information from the navigation game state 3 information storage area, so that the navigation game state 3 information storage area is empty (whether the stored information is lost) or not. It is determined whether or not (step S615). When the navigation game state 3 information storage area becomes empty, the sub CPU 71 turns off the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S616), shifts to the processing of step S619, and the navigation game state 3 information storage area. If is not empty, the process proceeds to step S619 as it is.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 conducts navigation game number addition processing (step S619). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S620). In the case of a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 saves the navigation game state 3 addition game number, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, and the navigation game state continuation counter (step S621), and sets the navigation game state 3 interruption flag. It is turned on (step S622). Next, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of BB (step S623), and ends the navigation game state transition processing during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if it is not a BB winning game, it is determined whether or not the result of the navi game state 3 navi game number addition lottery is non-winning (step S624). If the sub CPU 71 is a non-winning, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (step S625), and ends the navigation gaming state transition processing during the navigation gaming state 1 while the winning is won. If there is, the navigation game state transition processing in the navigation game state 1 is finished as it is.

  Next, the navigation game number addition processing will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game number addition processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the navigation game state 3 (step S641). The sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game number addition processing when it is not in the navigation game state 3. On the other hand, if it is the navigation game state 3, then it is determined whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S642). In the case of the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44), and performs the navigation game number special addition lottery according to the type of the winning BB (step S643). The determined navigation game number is added to the navigation game number counter (step S644), and the navigation game number addition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is the first game to return from the BB winning in the navigation game state 3 (step S645). If the game is the first game to return, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the processing of step S650. On the other hand, if it is not the first game for return, then it is determined whether or not the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is 1 or 2 (step S646), and if the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is 1 or 2, Then, the process proceeds to step S650. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is not 1 or 2, the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table (FIG. 43) is referred to, and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, small win / replay pointer data In accordance with the pointer, the bonus data pointer, etc., the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is performed (step S647). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the navigator gaming state 3 navi game number addition lottery is winning (step S648), and if it is winning, the process proceeds to step S650. On the other hand, in the case of non-win, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, the navigation game state 3 addition game number, and the navigation game state 3 continuation counter are cleared (step S649), and the navigation game number addition process is ended.

  Next, the sub CPU 71, in the processing of step S650, adds the navigation game state 3 addition game number to the navigation game number counter. (Step S650). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 continuation counter has a specific value (step S651). The specific value is a value (5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 ...) Defined in the navi game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 continuation counter is not a specific value, the sub CPU 71 increments the navigation game state 3 continuation counter by 1 (step S654) and ends the navigation game number addition process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 continuation counter has a specific value, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44) and according to the value of the navigation game state 3 continuation counter. Navi game number special addition lottery is performed (step S652). Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the navigation game number determined by the special addition lottery for navi games to the navi game number counter (step S653), and adds 1 to the navi game state 3 continuation counter (step S654) to determine the number of navi games. The addition process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the billy get challenge lottery process will be described. Note that FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the billy get challenge lottery process of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in BB (step S671), and ends the billy get challenge lottery process if it is in BB, while if it is not in BB, then determines whether or not it is in BB carryover. It is determined whether or not (step S672). The sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process when the BB is in the carryover state, and when the BB is not in the carryover state, next determines whether or not the navigation mode is 0 (step S673). When the navigation mode is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process. On the other hand, when the navigation mode is 0, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge control counter lottery table (FIG. 46), and The billy get challenge control counter lottery is performed according to the presence / absence of the combination / replay pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the effect game stop (step S674).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the billy get challenge control counter lottery is a win (step S675), and if it is a win, increments the billy get challenge control counter by 1 (step S676), On the other hand, the process proceeds to step S677, and if not winning, the process directly proceeds to step S677. Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the billy get challenge control counter is 1 or more (step S677). If the billy get challenge control counter is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process. If the billy get challenge control counter is 1 or more, then the sub CPU 71 is the next game of ending the specific liquid crystal effect. It is determined whether or not (step S678). The specific liquid crystal effect is, for example, a continuous effect over a plurality of games in the liquid crystal display area 23 or an effect for expecting a bonus or ART.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the next game for ending the specific liquid crystal effect, it ends the billy get challenge lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the next game after the end of the specific liquid crystal effect, the billy get challenge process is performed (step S679), the billy get challenge control counter is decremented by 1 (step S680), and the billy get challenge lottery process is finished. .

  Next, the billy get challenge determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. 77. Note that FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the billy get challenge determination processing of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the billy get challenge effect has been registered in step S463 (FIG. 66) in the game (step S701). When the billy get challenge effect is not registered, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, when the billy get challenge effect is registered, it is then determined whether or not it is the third stop time (step S702). When it is not the third stop time, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, when it is the third stop time, it is determined whether or not the billy get challenge is successful (step S703). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the player's selection operation is performed by the infrared sensors 120L and 120R by the third stop time, and if the selection operation is performed, the billy get challenge correct answer lottery ( It is determined whether or not it matches the correct answer determined in step S461) of FIG. If they match, it is determined that the billy get challenge has succeeded, and if they do not match, it is determined that the billy get challenge has failed. When the selection operation is not performed by the third stop, the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the lottery when no billy get challenge is selected (step S462 in FIG. 66) is a win, and the billy get. It is determined that the challenge is successful, and if the winning is not successful, it is determined that the billy get challenge has failed. Although not shown, if the billy get challenge is successful, the sub CPU 71 registers the billy get challenge success effect data indicating that the billy get challenge is successful, and notifies the player of that.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the billy get challenge is not successful (failure), the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the billy get challenge has succeeded, then it is determined whether or not BB4 is in progress (step S704). If the sub CPU 71 is not in BB4, the navigation mode is increased by one step (step S705), the navigation game state transition process (step S706) and the ART first hit time process (step S707) are performed, and the billy get challenge determination is performed. The process ends. On the other hand, in the case of BB4, the sub CPU 71 turns on the billy get challenge success flag (step S708) and raises the navigation mode by one step (step S709). At this time, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has changed from 0 to 1 to 4 (step S710). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode has changed from 0 to 1 to 4, it performs the ART initial hit time process (step S711) and moves to the processing of step S712, while the navigation mode changes from 0 to 1 to 4. When it is determined that the process has not been moved to step, the process directly proceeds to step S712.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number random determination table D (FIG. 37) to randomly determine the navigation game state 3 addition game number (step S712). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a winning result (a value other than 0 has been determined as the number of games to be added to the navigation game state 3) (step S713). If the winning is not a win, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process. On the other hand, in the case of winning, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D (FIG. 41) is referred to, and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is randomly selected according to the current navigation mode (step S714). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the navigation game state 3 addition game number won in the process of step S712 and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode determined in the process of step S714 with each other, and associates them with each other in the navigation game on the sub RAM 73. The data is stored in the state 3 information storage area (step S715). Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation game state 3 transition flag (step S716), and ends the billy get challenge determination process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the navigation game state transition processing will be described. 78. FIG. 78 is a view showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (step S731). If the sub CPU 71 is in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (step S732), and ends the navigation gaming state shifting processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 is not in the RT3 gaming state, it performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 (step S733), and ends the navigation gaming state shifting processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the display command reception process will be described. It should be noted that FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display command reception process of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S751). If the winning combination is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is BB (BB internally winning) (step S752). If the displaying combination is BB, the display command is displayed. When the display combination is not BB, the BB carry-over flag is turned on (step S753), and the display command reception processing is ended.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB carry-over flag is on when it is not the BB winning game (step S754). When the BB carry-over flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process, and when the BB carry-on flag is on, then the display combination is BB (BB in carry-over). Or not. (Step S755). At this time, if the display combination is not BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process, and if the display combination is BB, the BB carry-over flag is turned off (step S756), and the display command is received. The reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, a bonus end command reception process will be described. It should be noted that FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether it is the end of the BB4 gaming state (step S771), and if it is not the end of the BB4 gaming state, moves to the processing of step S774. On the other hand, if it is the end of the BB4 gaming state, then it is determined whether or not the billy get challenge success flag is on (step S772). At this time, if the billy get challenge success flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 moves to the process of step S774. On the other hand, if the billy get challenge success flag is on, the billy get challenge success flag is turned off (step S773), and the process proceeds to step S774.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the end of one of the BB game states (step S774). When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the time to end the BB gaming state, it ends the bonus end command reception time process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the end of the BB gaming state, then it determines whether the navigation mode is one of 1-4 (step S775). When the navigation mode is not one of 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (step S779), and ends the bonus end command reception processing. On the other hand, when the navigation mode is any of 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is a lottery transition in the BB winning game (step S776).

  When the sub CPU 71 does not shift the lottery in the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S780), and ends the bonus end command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 is a lottery shift in the BB winning game, then the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the winning in the navigation mode shift lottery during the BB game state has been won (step S777). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode transition lottery has been won in the BB gaming state, it performs processing for shifting from the next game to the navigation gaming state 1 (step S780), and the bonus end command reception time processing. finish. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the winning of the navigation mode transition lottery during the BB game state has not been won, it refers to the navigation game state transition standby number lottery table B (FIG. 32) and waits for the navigation game state transition. The number is randomly determined and set in the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S778), then the process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 is performed (step S779), and the bonus end command reception process is terminated. .

  The navigation mode transition lottery may be performed at the end of the BB game state. At this time, the lottery may be performed according to the game contents in the BB game state to be ended. For example, if the JACs 1 to 7 (small role / replay pointers “25” to “31”) are not won during the BB game states 1 to 3, the navigation mode is increased by 1 with a high probability. The lottery may be performed. In addition, when the billy get challenge in the BB gaming state fails a specific number of times, the lottery may be performed so that the navigation mode is increased by 1 with a high probability.

  Next, the display panel unit effect executed when the display panel unit effect data is registered in step S445 of the BB4 random determination process (FIG. 65) will be described with reference to FIG. 81.

  When the display panel unit effect data is registered, the sub CPU 71 changes the brightness of the LEDs 111 to 114 corresponding to each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd according to the time series shown in FIG. 81. In this case, from the player's perspective, it seems that the character approaches the front side slowly at the beginning, and then the frontmost display panel 110Pa flashes at high speed with the light-off period interposed. As a result, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the game information providing service will be described. The game information providing service is a service for providing the player with game contents (game history) from the start of the game to a certain point. The game information providing service is performed by a game information providing system including the game machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 82, the game information providing system S includes a game machine 1, a portable communication terminal with a camera 400 (hereinafter, referred to as “mobile terminal”) possessed by a player, and a game information management server 500. Composed of. In addition, in the example of FIG. 82, one mobile terminal 400 is shown for convenience of description, but in reality, a large number of mobile terminals 400 can access the game information management server 500. The mobile terminal 400 and the game information management server 500 can exchange data with each other via the network NW, for example, using TCP / IP as a communication protocol. The network NW is constructed by, for example, the Internet, a dedicated communication line (for example, CATV (Community Antenna Television) line), a mobile communication network (including a base station), a gateway, and the like. The gaming machine 1 is not connected to the network NW.

  The mobile terminal 400 and the game information management server 500 are each provided with a control unit, a storage unit, a display unit, a communication unit, etc., although they are not particularly shown.

  The sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 records the game content after the player starts the game in the sub RAM 73 or the like, and the player tries to acquire the game information indicating the game content during the game or at the end of the game. In that case, the game information is provided via the game information management server 500.

  When providing the game information providing service, the sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 displays the two-dimensional code 300 in the liquid crystal display area 23 so that the player (mobile terminal 400) can access the game information management server 500. Specifically, i) when the player starts the game, ii) when the player tries to acquire the game information in the middle of the game, and iii) when the player tries to acquire the game information at the end of the game At each time, the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed. The two-dimensional code 300 is a conversion of transmission information described later.

  Note that the transmission information in the case of i) above includes information about the domain of the game information management server 500, login count information indicating the number of logins from power-on, and a gaming machine for distinguishing the gaming machine from other gaming machines. Identification information and the like are included. On the other hand, the transmission information at the time of the above ii) or iii) includes, in addition to these information, game information indicating the game content recorded after the time of i), and the like.

  The control unit of the mobile terminal 400 reads the displayed two-dimensional code with the camera and accesses the game information management server 500 according to the domain included in the two-dimensional code. The included login count information, gaming machine identification information, and the like are transmitted as the start transmission data. On the other hand, in the case of the above ii) or iii), the login count information, gaming machine identification information included in the two-dimensional code, and The game information and the like are transmitted as output transmission data.

  On the other hand, the control unit of the gaming information management server 500 stores the number-of-logins information, the gaming machine identification information, etc. included in the received start transmission data in the storage unit when there is an access at the time i).

  Further, when there is an access at the time of ii) and iii) above, the control unit of the game information management server 500, the number of logins information and gaming machine identification information included in the received output transmission data, and the above i). It is determined whether or not the login count information and the gaming machine identification information stored at the time of match, and if they match, the login count information, gaming machine identification information, game information, etc. included in the output transmission data are not shown. It is accumulated in the game information DB (database). In addition, the control unit of the game information management server 500 generates display data (for example, a Web page) such that the mobile terminal 400 can display the content indicated by the received game information, etc. Reply. Then, the control unit of the mobile terminal 400 causes the display unit to display a screen showing the game contents and the like based on the received display data. The player can confirm the game contents and the like from the screen.

  Next, the gaming machine 1 when the player uses the gaming information providing service will be described. First, the sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 displays a menu screen in the liquid crystal display area 23 when no game is played by any player. On the menu screen, items to be selected when a player who intends to use the game information providing service starts a game (“game record start” item) are displayed. When the player who wants to start the game selects the item with the selection button 24 and presses the decision button 25, the sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 recognizes that the player starts the game, and the game is started. The two-dimensional code 300 at the start is displayed, and thereafter, the recording of the game content is started.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 detects an operation of pressing the selection button 24 and the enter button 25 at the same time during non-gaming, it displays a menu screen in the liquid crystal display area 23. On the menu screen, the player should select the item (“intermediate progress acquisition” item) to be selected when acquiring the game information indicating the game contents from the start of the game to the end of the game and the start of the game. The items to be selected when the game information indicating the game contents up to (the item "game record end") are displayed.

  The sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1, when the player detects the operation of selecting the "intermediate progress acquisition" item or the "game recording end" item using the selection button 24 and the decision button 25, the game content recorded from the start of the game. The transmission information is generated based on the above, and the two-dimensional code 300 based on the transmission information is displayed.

  Next, the transmission information will be described with reference to FIG. The transmission information consists of 128 bytes. The transmission information has a general-purpose configuration so that not only the game machine 1 of the model described in the present embodiment but also the game content recorded in the game machine 1 of another model can be transmitted. The items included in the transmission information will be described below.

  In the 1st byte to the 28th byte of the transmission information, the domain of the game information management server 500 and data indicating a request to the game information management server 500 are set. In the 29th byte to the 39th byte of the transmission information, a housing unique code for identifying the gaming machine is set. The 40th to 61st bytes of the transmission information are reserved areas. The time when the transmission information is generated is set in the 62nd to 67th bytes of the transmission information. A model code indicating the type of gaming machine is set in the 68th to 71st bytes of the transmission information.

  The classification number is set in the 72nd to 73rd bytes of the transmission information. In the 72nd byte of the classification number, "1" is set at the time of i) above (when the game is started (login)), and "2" is set at the time of ii) above (during the process). At the time of i) (when the game ends (logout)), "3" is set. The information set in the 73rd byte of the type number depends on the contents of the 72nd byte. That is, when "1" is set at the 72nd byte, the total number of game start (login) times from turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 is set at the 73rd byte, and "2" or "at the 72nd byte". When "3" is set, the total number of game starts (login) set at the time of game start (login) is set at the 73rd byte.

  In the 80th byte to the 82nd byte of the transmission information, the total number of games from the game start (login) to that time is set.

  In the 83rd to 85th bytes of the transmission information, the total number of inserted medals from the start of the game (login) to that point is set. At the 86th byte to the 88th byte of the transmission information, the total number of paid-out medals from the start of the game (login) to that point is set.

  In the 89th byte to the 92nd byte of the transmission information, the number of BB executions, the number of RB executions, and the number of MB executions from the game start (login) to that point are set. However, since the model described in the present embodiment does not use MB, the area in which the MB execution count is set is blank. In the 93rd to 94th bytes of the transmission information, the number of SB executions from the start of the game (login) to that point is set. The maximum / minimum BB interval (the number of games from the end of BB to the next internal win of BB) from the start of the game (login) to that point is set in the 95th to 97th bytes of the transmission information. It

  At the 98th byte to the 100th byte of the transmission information, the maximum value of the number of cards acquired by the player during the ART from the start of the game (login) to that point is set as the maximum number of acquired ARTs. In the 101st byte to the 103rd byte of the transmission information, the maximum number of consecutive ARTs from the start of the game (login) to that point is set as the maximum number of consecutive ARTs. From the 104th byte to the 105th byte of the transmission information, the maximum value of the number of continuous games in the navigation game state 3 is set as the maximum combo number. At 106th to 107th bytes of the transmission information, the maximum value of the number of continuous games in the navigation game state 3 is set as the number of ART rushes. At 108th to 124th bytes of the transmission information, a flag value indicating whether various missions, which will be described later, have been achieved is set as an event achievement bit. A checksum is set from the 125th byte to the 127th byte of the transmission information.

  The content of the information set in the 80th byte to the 124th byte of the transmission information is the player-provided information provided when the game information management server 500 is accessed by the portable terminal 400 (player). Further, from the 80th byte to the 97th byte, information of the same contents is set for all models. From the 98th byte to the 107th byte, model-specific information identified by the model code is set. In addition, the portable terminal 400 that has read the two-dimensional code 300 generated based on the transmission information transmits at least the information from the 29th byte to the 124th byte of the transmission information to the game information management server 500.

  Next, the various missions described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 84, the model of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has 109 missions. Missions can be divided into three categories. In the first category of missions (missions of No. 1 to No. 47), the game information management server 500 determines whether or not the mission has been achieved based on the information (for example, the total number of games) included in the transmission information. . In the second category of missions (missions from No.48 to No.63), the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the conditions corresponding to the mission are satisfied, and if satisfied, the achievement flag corresponding to the mission is turned on. It is a mission, and the content (value) of the achievement flag is set to the corresponding bit in the above-mentioned event achievement bit. The missions of the third category (missions of no.64 to no.109) are missions in which the execution flag corresponding to the mission is turned on when the gaming machine 1 executes the effect corresponding to the mission. The content (value) of is set to the corresponding bit in the above-mentioned event achievement bit.

  When the mobile terminal 400 accesses the game information management server 500 and transmits information, so-called individual identification information for distinguishing the mobile terminal 400 from other mobile terminals is also transmitted, and the game information management server. 500 may register the received information in the game information DB in association with the received individual identification information. Further, when the portable terminal 400 accesses the game information management server 500 and transmits information, the user ID given to the player by the user registration procedure to the game information providing service site provided by the game information management server 500 is executed. The game information management server 500 may register the received information in the game information DB in association with the received user ID. It should be noted that when a plurality of game information corresponding to the same individual identification information or user ID is registered, the game information management server 500 accumulates game information of the same type of gaming machine, or is of interest to the player. It may be processed into a certain state and provided to the player. Then, when the game information management server 500 receives the acquisition request for the information registered in the game information DB from the mobile terminal 400, the information (accumulated information) is based on the individual identification information or the user ID received together with the acquisition request. Or processed information) may be searched for and transmitted to the mobile terminal 400.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 of the gaming machine 1 may erase the game content recorded up to that time in the case of iii) above (when the “game recording end” item is selected). In this case, for example, even when a player different from the player who uses the game information providing service newly uses the game information providing service, a storage area for recording the game content of the sub RAM 73 is separately prepared. Therefore, the storage area can be used efficiently. Further, it is possible to prevent a player who newly plays a game from obtaining the game contents of the previous player.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 does not execute the navigation effect for giving the player an advantage (does not notify the navigation information), the navigation game state 0 (“non-navigation of the present invention”). “Game state”), and controls the navigation game state 2 which executes the navigation effect (notifies the navigation information), and manages the number of remaining navigation games in the navigation game state 2 by the navigation game number counter. In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes the navigation effect during the navigation game state 2. In addition, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the navigation game state 3 information storage area stores a set of the navigation game state 3 addition game and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode (special navigation addition during the navigation game state). This corresponds to adding the number of rights for starting the period), and with the start of the navigation game state 3 (“special navigation addition period” of the present invention), the set is taken out (subtracting the number of rights). Corresponds to). In addition, the sub CPU 71 has a navigation game state 3 addition game number and a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode set number (“the number of rights” of the present invention) stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area are 1 or more. If it is, it is notified that at least the number of sets is one or more. Further, the sub CPU 71 maintains the navigation game state 2 when the navigation game number counter is 1 or more, and stores it in the navigation game state 3 information storage area when the navigation game state 2 is not the navigation game state 3. If the number of sets being set is 1 (the “predetermined number” of the present invention) or more, the navigation game state 3 is started, and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode (the “predetermined continuation rate” of the present invention) Navi game state 3 based on (corresponding to 1)) Navi game number addition lottery (“continuation lottery” of the present invention) is continued as long as the navigation game state 3 is not won. Also, during the navigation game state 3, each game, the navigation game state 3 addition game number ("predetermined predetermined number" of the present invention) stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area, the navigation game number counter And the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (“the number of continuation games in the navigation game state 3” of the present invention) is defined in the navi game number special addition lottery table (FIG. 44) (“of the present invention”). If the number matches the "predetermined number of games"), the number of navi games determined by the navi game special addition lottery is further added to the navi game number counter (corresponding to increasing the number of navi games).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since the number of navigation games continues to be added as long as the navigation game state 3 continues, the number of navigation games, the number of navigation games to be added, and the period for adding the number of navigation games are varied. , Interestingness increases with the addition of the number of navigation games. Therefore, the player can continue the game for a long period of time without getting bored with the game in AT. In addition, when the number of rights for starting the navigation game state 3 is 1 or more in the navigation game state 2, at least the number of the rights is notified that the number is 1 or more. Even when it is not the navigation game state 3, it is possible to play while expecting the navigation game state 3 to be started.

1 ... Gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display devices 21L, 21R ... Speakers 103-103, 111-114 ... LED
60 ... Main control circuit 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... Main ROM
33 ... Main RAM
70 ... Sub control circuit 71 ... Sub CPU
72 ... Sub ROM
73 ... Sub RAM
400 ... Mobile communication terminal with camera (mobile terminal)
500 ... Game information management server S ... Game information providing system

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A gaming machine in which a transmissive LED panel is provided at a position visible to the player and is overlapped with three or more pieces in the depth direction with respect to the player,
An LED control means for controlling the light emission of the LED corresponding to each of the LED panels,
Each of the LED panels is designed such that the design is drawn and the visibility of the design is enhanced by the emission of the LED.
The LED control means is
For each of the LED panels, LEDs corresponding to the LED panels on the front side to the LED panel on the front side are sequentially turned on as viewed from the player, and at the same time, the LEDs corresponding to the LED panels are turned on for at least a certain period of time. It is possible to
When the LEDs corresponding to the LED panels are sequentially turned on at a first speed and when the LEDs corresponding to the LED panels are sequentially turned on at a second speed, the LED panels are turned on at the same time. A game machine characterized in that the maximum number can be changed.

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