JP6782319B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, it is provided with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel as well as being provided in plurality corresponding to each of these reels. All reels are rotated based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and each reel is stopped based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player to stop the symbol on the display window. A game machine to display (so-called "pachislot") is known. In such a game machine, the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line in the display window, and the combination is determined as the display winning combination (that is, the winning combination is established). (For example, a medal) is given.

Currently, the mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more combinations from a plurality of combinations in advance based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"), and wins the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"). Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the "internal winning combination") and the player's stop operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. Therefore, in the game machine, no matter when the player performs the stop operation at any timing, a combination that has not been determined as the internal winning combination is not established. Further, as the type of the role, for example, a small role that gives the player a game value, a replay that allows a replay without inputting the game value, or a game state is compared with the normal game state for the player. There is a bonus combination (hereinafter, referred to as "BB") for initiating a BB gaming state that continuously operates an advantageous gaming state (hereinafter, "RB gaming state").

In addition, even if some of the small winnings are decided as internal winnings, it is difficult to establish them unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing so as to stop the symbols related to the internal winnings. , There are some combinations that cannot be established unless the reel is stopped in a predetermined order. In this way, information that is advantageous to the player, such as information for establishing the internal winning combination, is notified to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination cannot be established, that is, so-called omission does not occur. There is a game machine (for example, Patent Document 1). It should be noted that the notification of information that gives the player an advantage in this way is generally referred to as navigating (navigating), and the period during which the navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time) or the navigating game state. According to the game machine equipped with such an AT function, it is possible to control the number of sheets to be paid out to the player without changing the lottery probability of the internal winning combination. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without increasing the control load.

However, since the game machine equipped with the conventional AT function determines whether or not to operate the AT (navigation game state) based only on the internal lottery, the game is related to the operation of the AT (navigation game state). Could not be involved.

On the other hand, a gaming machine provided with a non-contact type sensor is known (for example, Patent Document 2). According to such a game machine, it is not necessary for the player to directly contact the sensor in order to input an operation or the like, so that it is expected to have an effect of improving hygiene and preventing deterioration of the sensor due to contact.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261673 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-185365

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in adding an AT (navigation game state).

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a variable display unit capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information, and the result display is performed by stopping the variable display unit after performing the variable display. Is a game machine capable of giving a privilege according to the result display, and controls the navigation game state for notifying the navigation information for the player's advantage, and the remaining period of the navigation game state. A special navigation extension period is started in the navigation game state based on the navigation game state control means to be managed, the navigation information notification means for notifying the navigation information during the navigation game state, and a predetermined condition being satisfied. The special navigation extension period control means is provided with the special navigation extension period control means, and the special navigation extension period is continued as long as the continuous lottery is not unsuccessful, and after the special navigation extension period is started. for at least a predetermined number of game is intended to continue the special navigation extension period, the navigation gaming state control means, in the in particular navigation extension period, every game, have rows extension of the rest period, before Symbol special When the navigation extension period control means further obtains the right to shift to the special navigation extension period in the navigation game state, it determines the number of games in the standby state, and the standby state over the determined number of games ends. Occasionally, the special navigation extension period is started , and in determining the number of games in the standby state, the special navigation is performed before the remaining period of the navigation game state elapses and the navigation game state ends. and determining the number of games of the standby state can begin extension period.

Further, in another invention, the first pattern is displayed in a predetermined display area by lighting the first light emitting unit, and the second pattern is displayed in the predetermined display area by lighting the second light emitting unit. When the display unit that displays the third pattern in the predetermined display area by lighting the light emitting unit, the first light emitting unit, the second light emitting unit, and the third light emitting unit are sequentially turned on, at least A control unit capable of simultaneously lighting the first light emitting unit, the second light emitting unit, and the third light emitting unit is provided for a certain period of time, and the control unit is the first light emitting unit. When the second light emitting part and the third light emitting part are sequentially turned on and these light emitting parts are sequentially turned on at the first speed, a maximum of three light emitting parts are turned on at the same time and at the second speed. In the case of sequentially lighting, it is possible to light up to two light emitting units at the same time.

Further, another invention has a display unit that displays the first pattern in a predetermined display area by lighting the first light emitting unit and displays the second image in the predetermined display area by lighting the second light emitting unit. When the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit are sequentially turned on, a control unit capable of simultaneously lighting the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit for at least a certain period of time, An image display unit for displaying an effect image in a predetermined image display area is provided, the predetermined display area overlaps the predetermined image display area, and the predetermined image display area covers the predetermined display area. It is visible through the control unit, and when a plurality of light emitting units are turned on at the same time, it is possible that each light emitting unit is not turned on at the maximum brightness used during the production.

Further, in another invention, a recording means for recording game information indicating the content of a game, a recording start operation detecting means for detecting a recording start operation for starting recording of the game information, and the recording start operation are detected. A start-time display control means for displaying a start-time two-dimensional code readable by the communication terminal on the display unit, and a game recorded from the start of recording by the recording means to that time point. An information acquisition operation detecting means for detecting an information acquisition operation for acquiring information and a two-dimensional code for output that can be read by the communication terminal are displayed on the display unit based on the detection of the information acquisition operation. It is recorded by the recording means based on the output display control means for causing the game information, the recording end operation detecting means for detecting the recording end operation for ending the recording of the game information, and the recording end operation being detected. The two-dimensional code for start is provided with an erasing means for erasing the game information, and the access information for accessing the server device and the start transmission information transmitted to the server device via the communication terminal. The two-dimensional code for output includes the access information and output transmission information transmitted to the server device via the communication terminal, and the start transmission information is a self-playing game. The game machine identification information for distinguishing the machine from another game machine is included, and the game information indicating the content of the game before that is not included, and the output transmission information includes the game machine identification information and the game machine identification information. Recording by the recording means is started by storing the game information by the recording means, including the game information recorded from the detection of the recording start operation to the detection of the information acquisition operation. It is characterized in that the game information recorded up to the time when the information acquisition operation is detected is provided to the player via the server device.

Here, the game machine identification information is information used for determining whether or not the server device stores the game information, and the first region of the output transmission information includes the game machine identification information. The player-provided information provided when the server device is accessed from the communication terminal is stored, and the model common information is stored in a predetermined area from the beginning of the first area, and the first area is stored. Among them, a specific area continuous with the predetermined area is characterized in that model-specific information is stored.

Further, in another invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) and a symbol display area (for example, a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on the reels) are displayed. For example, the symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R) described later and the symbol variation that changes the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition. A winning combination determining means (for example, a stepping motor 49L, 49C, 49R described later) and a winning combination determining means (for example, a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition. For example, a main CPU 31) described later, 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, and the winning combination determination. The fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is stopped by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The combination of the stop control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) to be caused and the symbol stopped on the effective line provided in the symbol display area based on the stop fluctuation of the symbol being stopped by the stop control means. A display combination determination means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for determining the establishment or non-establishment of a combination based on the combination, and a navigation game state control means for controlling a navigation game state for notifying navigation information for the player's advantage (for example). , Sub CPU 71) described later, navigation information notification means (for example, sub CPU 71 described later) that notifies the navigation information in the navigation game state, and a first lottery that determines one option from a plurality of options by lottery. Means (for example, the sub CPU 71 described later), a second lottery means (for example, the sub CPU 71 described later) for determining the winning or non-winning based on the lottery performed by the first lottery means, and A plurality of sensors for detecting a player's operation, which are provided corresponding to the plurality of options, are provided, and the first lottery means and the second lottery means detect a start operation for starting a game. When the lottery is performed, the navigation game state control means corresponds to the options determined by the first lottery means by a predetermined time when the lottery is performed by the first lottery means. When the sensor detects the player's operation, the navigation game When it is decided to activate the state, while the operation of the player is not detected by any of the sensors by the predetermined time, the winning is determined by the second lottery means. Only the navigation game state is determined to be activated, and the player is not notified of which sensor corresponds to the option determined by the first lottery means.

Therefore, according to the game machine, the player can operate the AT (navigation game state) by operating the sensor corresponding to the option determined by the first lottery means. It is possible to improve the interest in the game of the person. Further, even if the player does not operate any of the sensors, if the lottery result by the second lottery means is the winning, the AT (navigation game state) is activated, so that the player can operate. It is possible to take action in consideration of another option of not operating any sensor, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in adding AT (navigation game state).

It is an external view of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol display area and the winning line of the game machine in this 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 which shows the cross section in the vicinity of the display panel unit 110 of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display panel 110Pa-110Pd of the game machine in this embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the left decorative panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L of the game machine in this embodiment. (B) is a figure which shows the left infrared sensor 120L of the game machine in this 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 transition example of the gaming state of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game 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 the RB1 game state of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for the RB2 game state of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the RT transition table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a bonus of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay of a game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the pull-in priority table A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the pull-in priority table B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area of the 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 which shows the example of the carry-over combination storage area of the 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 figure which shows the storage example of the symbol storage area A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the storage example of the symbol storage area B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transition lottery table A of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transition lottery table B of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation mode transition lottery table C of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state transition waiting number lottery table of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number lottery table 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 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 which shows the example of the 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 which shows the example of the 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 not selecting the billy get challenge of the game machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interrupt processing by the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control processing performed in the 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 the RT control processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus end check processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation check processing performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interrupt process (1.1173 msec) by the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board communication processing performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a start command performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a start command performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the processing in BB performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lottery processing in BB4 performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge processing performed in 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 lottery mode lottery processing performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ART first hit processing performed by the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing in a 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 middle navigation game state 3 transition processing 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 processing performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the billy get challenge lottery processing 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 in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation game state transition processing performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display command reception processing performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a bonus end command performed in the sub-control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the change example of the LED brightness at the time of the display panel unit production in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game information providing system S. It is a figure which shows the content of the game information in the game information providing system S. It is a figure which shows the example of the mission of the game machine 1 in the game information providing system S.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with three rotating reels for variable display of symbols, and is a card given to the player in addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like. A game machine capable of playing a game using the game value such as, so-called pachislot game machine will be described. Further, in the following embodiments, the pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

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 game machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 has a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8) described later, and a front surface that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. A door 1b and a door 1b are provided.

A symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R and a liquid crystal display area 23 as substantially vertical surfaces 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 the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 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 is within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The symbols drawn on the displayed reels 3L, 3C, and 3R fluctuate as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the symbol display area of the present invention.

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

The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. It can be stored. In addition, winning means stopping the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination on the effective line. A small role is a role in which medals are paid out when the winning combination is established.

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

A medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10. Depending on the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the winning line described later is activated.

A selection button 24 and a decision button 25 are provided on the left side of the medal insertion slot 22. The player can input to the menu screen or the like displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 by using the selection button 24 and the decision button 25.

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 production sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

A start lever 6 is provided on the left side of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the start operation of the player, and starts the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 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, and 3R by the player's pressing operation (stop operation). , 7C, 7R are provided. Here, the first stop of the rotation of the reels when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are being rotated is called the first stop, and the rotation of the two reels is stopped after the first stop. The second stop of reel rotation is called the second stop when is being performed, is performed after the second stop, and is last performed when the remaining one reel is being rotated. Stopping the rotation of the reel is called the third stop. Further, the stop operation for the player to make the first stop is called the first stop operation. Similarly, the stop operation for the player to make the second stop is called the second stop operation, and the stop operation for making the third stop is called the third stop operation.

A light-transmitting upper panel 101 is provided on the upper part of the front door 1b, and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 111 for the upper panel (a light emitting diode may be used instead of the LED) inside the upper panel 101. Is provided. The LED 101 for the upper panel emits light according to the effect content described later.

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

The liquid crystal display area 23 displays the number of medals stored (credit) and the number of medals paid out when a prize is established. Further, 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 the effect content described later.

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

A light-transmitting waist panel 103 is provided below the pedestal portion 10, and an LED 103 for the waist panel (another light emitter may be used instead of the LED) is provided inside the waist panel 103. The waist panel LED 103 emits light according to the effect content described later.

One symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas of the vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C and 4R, and each symbol display area 4L, 4C and 4R is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three of the displayed symbols are displayed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 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 each of the above-mentioned symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are connected. The up line 8a, the cross down line 8e, and the special line 8f in the RB) are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the game machine 1 determines whether or not the winning combination is established based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as a valid line, and the non-validated winning line is referred to as a non-valid line.

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

In the present embodiment, in the BB game state (RB game state), only the special line 8f in the RB becomes an effective line by inserting two medals. On the other hand, in a gaming state other than the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), four winning lines, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a 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. In addition, the RB1 gaming state to the RB2 gaming state may be collectively referred to as the RB gaming state.

Next, the symbol sequences arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 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 surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, a display panel unit 110 is provided in the upper center of the liquid crystal display area 23. Further, a left selection panel 151L and a right selection panel 151R are provided on the left and right sides of the display panel unit 110. Further, a left decorative panel 121L and a right decorative 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 has four display panels 110Pa, 110Pb, 110Pc, 110Pd (display panels 110Pa to 110Pd are collectively referred to as display panel 110P) having high light transmission and excellent light guideability. ”, And has four LEDs 111, 112, 113, 114. The display panels 110Pa to 110Pd are installed in a state of being overlapped with a gap thereof. A symbol is drawn on each of the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd, and the individually provided LEDs 111 to 114 emit light so that the symbol can be visually recognized by the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a character pattern is drawn on each display panel 110Pa to 110Pd. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the characters are drawn larger as the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd provided in front of the player. Then, the symbols drawn on the display panels 110Pa to 110Pd become 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, from the LED 114 corresponding to the display panel 110Pd provided on the back side of the sub CPU 71 when viewed from the player, 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 are in this order. By increasing the brightness (that is, making the LED emit light), the character appears to the player to approach himself. Regarding the control of the LEDs 111 to 114, from the LED 111 corresponding to the display panel 110Pa provided on the front side when viewed from the player, to 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 player appear as if the character is moving away. In this way, when the brightness of the LEDs 111 to 114 is changed in order, it is preferable that the symbols do not overlap and become difficult to see. For example, when the brightness of the LED 111 is increased and then the brightness of the LED 112 is increased, the brightness of the LED 111 is decreased. 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 of. As for the design, the character may be drawn as small as the display panel 110P provided in front of the player and as large as the display panel 110P in the back. Further, a liquid crystal display device is provided further back in 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. It may be.

As shown in FIG. 7A, a left infrared sensor 120L is provided behind the left decorative panel 121L. Although not shown, a right infrared sensor 120R is also provided behind the right decorative panel 121R. Hereinafter, the description of the left decorative panel 121L and the left infrared sensor 120L is the same for the right decorative panel 121R and the right infrared sensor 120R. The left infrared sensor 120L and the right infrared sensor 120R in the present embodiment constitute the "sensor" of the present invention.

The infrared sensors 120L and 120R are so-called reflective infrared sensors, and can detect whether an object (for example, a player's hand) exists or approaches 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 so that the player's hand or the like approaches the vicinity of the left selection panel 151L. Detect that. Similarly, the right infrared sensor 120R also 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 are not always in operation, but are in operation when the billy get challenge effect described later is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the reflective infrared sensor is adopted, but other sensors capable of detecting that the player's hand or the like approaches near the left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R are adopted. May be good. Further, the left selection panel 151L and the right selection panel 151R themselves may be used as so-called touch sensors.

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

The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and control of reel rotation. The main control circuit 60 includes 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 the internal winning combination based on the random number value and the internal lottery table described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop operation is detected. Let me. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination is established based on the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If the winning combination is established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the winning combination.

The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment constitutes the winning combination determining means, the stop control means, and the display combination determining 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 random numbers in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random value from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 36.

Further, the game machine 1 stores the extracted random number value in the random number value storage area of the main RAM 33, which will be 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.

As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the 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, various tables, and the like related to the processing of the main CPU 31.

Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for specifying the extracted random number value, game state, internal winning combination, number of payouts, bonus carry-over status, set value, etc., various counters, and flags are set. A part of this information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-mentioned command.

Major peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a hopper 40, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The transmission and reception of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

Further, each circuit for controlling the operation of each of the above-mentioned peripheral devices and the like is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to the control signal output from the main CPU 31. 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 housed in the hopper 40 are paid out.

The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 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, each switch and each circuit that generates an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each of the above-mentioned circuits and each peripheral device are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 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, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

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

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

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

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

The medal sensor 22S detects the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the 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 a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of a 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 specified number. Generate a signal to indicate.

The sub-control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of production 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, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70 in one direction.

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

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

In the game machine 1, when a signal to start the game is output from the start switch 6S by the operation of the player with respect to the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39 and the stepping motor The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by the drive control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to 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 game machine 1, when the pulse of "16" is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of moved symbols is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts "16" pulses, the symbol counter is updated by "1". The symbol at the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter (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. The output of the reel index clears the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 to "0". In this way, the symbol positions within the range of one rotation are specified for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. The distance that 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 the symbol counter being updated by "1".

A symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotation 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 assigned for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, based on the position where the above-mentioned reel index is output. , It is associated with a symbol code that identifies the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

Further, when the start signal is output from the start switch 6S, the random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. When the random number value is extracted in the game machine 1, 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 value storage area.

When a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by the stop operation after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reach a 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, and 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

Basically, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to replay, and the second priority is a combination of symbols related to small winning combination. Next, the third priority is the 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 where the rotation of the reel 3 is started to be stopped is set to the "stop start position". The symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding frames (numerical range "0" to "4") determined 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 frames is the amount of rotation of the reel 3 from the detection of the stop operation by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS until the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is stopped. In the game machine 1, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to ". 4 "is stipulated.

When the rotations of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, a display combination search process, that is, a combination determination / failure determination process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table described later stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the display combination and the corresponding payout are set.

When it is determined by the search for the display combination that the combination of symbols related to the winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the medals are paid out by driving the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches a specified number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating the completion of 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 it is determined that the combination of symbols related to the winning is displayed when the C / P switch 14S is switched to the credit mode, the number of payouts according to the combination of the symbols related to the winning is calculated in the main RAM 33. Add to the credit counter. Further, the number of medals paid out is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70, and based on this, the number of medals paid out and the updated number of credits are displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23. Here, the payout of medals or credits, which are performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, may be collectively 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 game machine 1.

The sub-control circuit 70 controls for producing a game-related effect using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the effect data based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and input information from the selection switch 24S and the decision switch 25S, and performs various effect processes. 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 player's operation on the selection button 24, and moves, for example, a display (for example, an icon) indicating which of the items to be selected displayed on the menu screen or the like is in the selected state. Is output to the sub CPU 71. Further, the decision switch 25S detects the player's operation on 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 on the menu screen or the like by pressing the selection button 24 until the item to be selected 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 various LEDs 101 to 103, 111 to 114, and the like based on the 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 information in the main control circuit 60 is transmitted by a command, and the sub control circuit 70 can determine the state of the main control circuit 60 one by one. The sub CPU 71 executes a program while referring to the game state information, internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the sub RAM 73, so that the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L, 21R, various LEDs 101-103, 111-114, etc. Determine the content of the production to be performed by the production device of. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect data, and also outputs sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R and emits light from various LEDs 101 to 103 and 111 to 114. To control. The LED 101 for the upper panel, the LED 102 for the waist panel, and the LED 103 for the lower panel are actually each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and these are controlled by input / output processing of individually provided ports (not shown). Will be done. Therefore, each port can control the light emission individually.

Further, the sub CPU 71 acquires a random number value to be used when determining the effect data or the like by executing the random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72. 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 process is not necessary.

Further, as will be described later, the sub CPU 71 controls the navigation game states 0 to 3, and executes the navigation effect (notifies the navigation information) when the navigation game state is other than 0. Further, the sub CPU 71 determines one of the left and right (“plurality of options” of the present invention) (“one option” of the present invention) by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery, and determines the billy get challenge correct answer lottery. Based on what has been done, the winning or non-winning will be decided by lottery when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected. In addition, when the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is performed, the sub CPU 71 has an infrared sensor 120 corresponding to the correct answer determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery by the time of the third stop operation (“predetermined time” of the present invention). When the player's operation was detected, it was decided to operate the navigation game states 1 to 3, while the player's operation was not detected by any infrared sensor 120 by the time of the third stop operation. In that case, the navigation game states 1 to 3 are activated only when the winning is determined by the lottery when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected.

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

The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing a program executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables and the like. The program storage area includes an inter-board communication process for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 60, an effect registration process for determining the content of the effect, and LEDs 1011 to LED based on the registered LED data. LED control task to control the light output by 103, 111-114, voice control task to control the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R based on the registered sound data, based on the registered animation data. The drawing control task for controlling the display of the image by the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored. On the other hand, the data storage area includes a table storage area for storing the effect lottery table and the like, 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. It has an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern of light and the like.

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

The rendering processor 74 performs a process 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 required for the processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded to the drawing CPU 75 at startup. The rendering processor 74 superimposes the image data developed on the drawing CPU 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at 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, the image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23 by the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

The A / D converter 78 converts digital format sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog format sound data and transmits it 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 the volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the game machine 1, and the speakers 21L, 21R. Send to. As a result, the sound corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

First, in the general gaming state, the SB spills (SB spills 1 to SB spills 12) are displayed on the effective line, so that the RT1 gaming state is entered. Next, in the RT1 gaming state, the raising 1-step lip 1 is displayed on the effective line, so that the RT2 gaming state is entered. Next, in the RT2 game state, the two-step raising rip (two-step raising rip 1, the two-step raising rip 2) and the second raising (2nd raising 1st to 2nd raising 3) are displayed on the effective line, so that RT3 Transition to the game state.

Further, in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the SB spills (SB spills 1 to SB spills 12) are displayed on the effective line, so that the RT1 gaming state is entered. In the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the push order bell failure (push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4) is displayed on the effective line, so that the general gaming state is entered.

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

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

The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table used to determine the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process described later according to the game state (on / off of each game state flag described later), and the number of lottery times. Is stipulated. As a result, for example, when only the SB game state flag and the RT1 game state flag are "1 (on)", the "internal lottery table for RT1 game state during SB" is selected as the internal lottery table, and the number of lottery is set. "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. 12 to 14. FIG. 12 is a diagram summarizing examples of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state of the game machine 1 and the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state to the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RB2 game state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. The internal lottery table for the general game state in SB, the internal lottery table for RT1 game state in SB to the internal lottery table for RT4 game state in SB have a lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" in FIG. The only difference is that it is "1001" instead of "", 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 the 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.

In the right column of the winning number in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the abbreviation of the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is shown. Further, on the right side of each of the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a symbol corresponding to the data pointer, which can be stopped and displayed on the line connecting the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage of each reel, is displayed. Shows a stop type. For example, in the RB1 game state, when "25" is determined as the data pointer for small win / replay, the stop operation is performed at the timing when 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 this is done, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the lower row of the left reel 3L and the lower row of the middle reel 3C, but the stop operation is performed at the timing when the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the lower row of the right reel 3R. Even in this case, the don symbol is not stopped and displayed at the bottom of the right reel 3R. On the other hand, when "28" is determined as the data pointer for small role / replay, the don symbol is stopped at 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. Is performed, the don symbol is stopped and displayed on the line connecting the lower stages of each reel. In addition, in the stop type of the symbols aligned on the winning line in FIG. 13, "tempai off" means even when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the corresponding line. "Don symbol-Don symbol-Don symbol" means a stop type in which the stop is not displayed on the line connecting the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage of each reel. On the other hand, "per tempai" is a line in which "don symbol-don symbol-don symbol" connects the upper stages of each reel by performing a stop operation at the timing when the don symbol can be stopped and displayed on the corresponding line. , Means a stop type that is displayed as a stop on the line connecting the middle row or the line connecting the lower row.

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 winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and digitized. It is done by determining whether or not it is. The digit 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 game state is determined as the internal lottery table and 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 created 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 subtracted value "500". 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 winning combination / replay data pointer and "0" as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the more likely it is that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be 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 ")".

The various lottery performed using the lottery value described later is the same as the case of determining the data pointer. That is, in the tables for various lottery, the lottery value is defined corresponding to the item (for example, the winning number) that may be selected by the lottery. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus the 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 corresponding control contents for the game state flag. Specifically, when the combination of symbols pertaining to any of push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the valid line, all game status flags are turned off. That is, the general gaming state is activated. Further, when the combination of the symbols pertaining to any of the SB spilled eyes 1 to the SB spilled eyes 12 is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the RT1 game state flag is turned on. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the 1-step raising lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the RT2 game state flag is turned on. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to any of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step raising lip 2, and the two raising 2nd 1st to the raising 2nd 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the RT3 game status flag is turned on. To do. Push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4, SB spills 1 to SB spills 12, raise 1 step lip 1, raise 2 steps lip 1, raise 2 steps lip 2, raise 2 steps 1 to raise 2 Case 3 is a case where a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and when a stop operation is performed according to a predetermined stop operation order, the stop operation order is different from the predetermined stop operation order. It is a display combination that may be stopped and displayed on the effective line when the operation is performed or when the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, and the details will be described later.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 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 game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses and the internal winning combination determination table for small and replays are collectively referred to as the internal winning combination determination table.

The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining the internal winning combination based on the data pointer in the internal lottery process described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, each combination determined as the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is defined. Each combination corresponds to each bit stored in the internal winning combination storage area described later. Therefore, which combination is the internal winning combination can be identified by whether or not which bit in the internal winning combination storage area is "1".

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16, the internal winning combination corresponding to the bonus data pointers "1" to "5" is defined. When "5" is determined as the bonus data pointer, the combination of symbols related to SB is stopped or displayed on the valid line depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in the predetermined stop order. , The combination of the symbols pertaining to any of SB spills 1 to SB spills 12 is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “1” to “31” is defined. For example, when "1" is determined as the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, the normal rip 1 and the raised one-step rip 1 serve as the internal winning combination.

When "2" is determined as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. 3 Only when the stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols related to the raising 1-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than this, the combination of the symbols related to the normal lip 1 is normally displayed as a stop on the effective line. For the small winning combination / replay data pointers "3" to "6", the stop operation order in which the combination of symbols related to the raising 1-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the valid line is predetermined. When the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than the above, the combination of symbols related to the normal lip 1 is normally displayed as a stop on the effective line. Specifically, when the small combination / replay data pointer "3" 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, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the small combination / 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 when the above is performed, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the small combination / 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 when the above is performed, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the small winning combination / replay data pointer "6" is determined, the combination of symbols related to the one-step lip 1 is stopped on the effective line only when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3L. Is displayed.

In addition, when "7" is determined as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, 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 the symbols corresponding to any of the raising 2nd stitch 1, the raising 2nd stitch 2 and the raising 2nd stitch 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the raising 2nd eye 1, the raising 2nd eye 2, and the raising 2nd eye 3 are stopped and displayed on the effective line, the normal lip 1 or the raising 1 step lip 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line at the same time. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than this, the combination of the symbols related to the normal lip 1 is normally displayed as a stop on the effective line. For the small role / replay data pointers "8" to "11", the combination of the symbols related to the 2nd step lip 1, the 2nd step lip 2, the 2nd step 1 and the 2nd step 2 and the 2nd step 3 is effective. The stop operation order in which the stop display is displayed on the line is predetermined, and when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than this stop operation order, the combination of the symbols related to the normal lip 1 is normally on the effective line. Stop is displayed. Specifically, when the small winning combination / 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 performed, the combination of the symbols related to any of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step raising lip 2, the second raising two stitches 1, the raising two stitches 2, and the raising two stitches 3 is on the effective line. Is stopped and displayed. When the small combination / 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 when you perform .. When the small winning combination / 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 when the above is performed, the combination of the symbols related to any of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step raising two-step lip 2, the two raising two stitches 1, the raising two stitches 2, and the raising two stitches 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. .. When the small combination / 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 when the above is performed, the combination of the symbols related to any of the two-step raising lip 1, the two-step raising two-step lip 2, the two raising two stitches 1, the raising two stitches 2, and the raising two stitches 3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. ..

Further, when "12" is determined as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C regardless of the stop operation order. When "13" is determined as the data pointer for small role / replay, 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 symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than this, the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the push order bell failure 1 to the push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C, "Bell 1 symbol (bell 2 symbol) -bell 1 symbol-" is displayed on any of the center line 8c, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e. "Bell 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed. When the combination of symbols related to any of push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the effective 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 symbol (bell 2 symbol) -bell 1 symbol-bell 1 symbol" is stopped and displayed.

For the small combination / replay data pointers "14" to "17", the stop operation order in which the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C is predetermined, and the stop operation order other than this stop operation order is defined. When the stop operation is performed in order, the combination of symbols related to any one of push order bell failure 1 to push order bell failure 4 is stopped and displayed on the valid line. Specifically, when the small winning combination / 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, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. When the small winning combination / replay data pointer "15" is determined, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C only when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. .. When the small winning combination / 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 the above is performed, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. When the small winning combination / 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 the above is performed, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C.

In the internal lottery table, when a small winning combination / replay pointer whose abbreviation suggests a stop operation order (pushing order) for the reel is determined, the suggested pushing order is the so-called correct pushing order. By performing the stop operation in the order of pushing, each reel 3 is stopped so as to be advantageous to the player. For example, when the small winning combination / replay pointer "2" (abbreviated as "left middle right bell") is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and 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 symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C (number of payouts: 4 sheets x 3 lines = 12 sheets), and the other push orders. If this is the case, the symbol related to the bell is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle reel 3C (number of payouts: 4 sheets x 1 line = 4 sheets). The small winning combination / replay pointers whose abbreviations indicate the stop operation order (pushing order) for the reels are "2" to "11" and "13" to "17".

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

In the symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the privilege grant displayed on the valid line, the combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state, the data indicating the display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols, and the storage area type. , And the number of payouts is specified. The data indicating the display combination is any one of the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 7 (the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 7 are collectively referred to as the display combination storage area), which are described later and consist of 1 byte each. It is the data stored in. In addition, which display combination storage area the data is stored in is defined by the storage area type.

In the symbol combination table, 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 are displayed. , Cherry 1 to Cherry 12, Control 1 to Control 3, BB Medium 1 to BB Medium 5, Raise 2 1 to Ra 2 3, Push Order Bell Failure 1 to Push Order Bell Failure 4, SB Spills 1 to SB spills 12 are specified.

For example, the normal lip 1 is established when "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is displayed on the effective line. If any of the various replays (normal rip 1, raise 1-step rip 1, raise 2-step rip 1, raise 2-step rip 2, control rip 1-control rip 3) is established, the replay will be performed in the next game. Will be That is, in the next game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game in which any of the various replays is established is automatically inserted without being based on the insertion operation by the player. As a result, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned payout of medals and re-gaming are examples of imparting game value. The bell is established when "ANY symbol-Bell 1 symbol-ANY symbol" is displayed on the effective line. In addition, "ANY" means that any symbol may be used.

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

The bonus operating table is a table used when setting the BB game state and the condition for ending the RB game state. The end conditions related to the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state are defined in the bonus operating table. Specifically, in the bonus operating table, "270" is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 game state to the BB3 game state. Further, as an end condition of the BB4 game state, "60" is specified for the value of the bonus end number counter. It should be noted that the RB1 gaming state operates in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state operates in the BB4 gaming state. Further, in the bonus operation table, "12" and "8" are defined for the values of the number of possible games and the number of times the prize can be won, respectively, as the end conditions of the RB1 game state and the RB2 game state.

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

In the pull-in priority table, when multiple wins are determined as internal winning wins, when the multiple wins can be pulled into the effective line, the symbol related to any of the winning combinations is given priority on the effective line. It stipulates whether to stop. As mentioned above, basically, the order of priority is replay, small winning combination (the higher the number of payouts, the higher the priority. In the case of JAC1 (7 out of BB), this is prioritized), and the bonus. It has become. However, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of replays, and the priority of each replay differs depending on the conditions. Therefore, a pull-in priority table A and a pull-in priority table B are provided for each of the conditions. The pull-in priority table A is a table used in normal times (including during BB) and when the so-called push order is correct, and the priority of each replay is ascending 2-step rip 1, ascending 2-step rip 2> ascending 1-step rip 1. > Normal lip 1> Control lip 1-Control lip 3 in this order. On the other hand, the pull-in priority table B is a table used when the so-called push order is incorrect, and the priority of each replay is usually rip 1> up 2-step rip 1, up 2-step rip 2, up 1-step rip 1> control. The order is Lip 1-Control Lip 3.

Although not shown, when two or more combinations related to the transition of the RT gaming state simultaneously serve as display combinations, which one is prioritized is predetermined. In the present embodiment, in order from the higher priority combination, raising 2 step lip 1, raising 2 step lip 2, raising 2nd 1-raising 2nd 3> raising 1 step lip 1> SB spill 1-SB spill 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. Note that FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table for when the small winning combination / replay data pointer “15” is won and when the middle reel is first stopped. 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 of the symbol display area when a stop operation is detected, and is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is started to be stopped.

Although not shown, the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 stores a small combination / replay data pointer and a plurality of stop tables according to the stop operation order of the player. 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 when the above is performed, a stop table in which the number of slip frames is specified so that none of the SB spills 1 to SB spills 12 is stopped and displayed on the effective line is selected. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than this stop operation order, the SB spill 1 is performed when the stop operation is performed for each reel at the timing when the combination of symbols related to SB is not displayed as a stop. A stop table in which the number of sliding frames is specified is selected so that the combination of symbols related to any of the SB spills 12 is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 26, the game state flag storage area is composed of the game state flag storage area 1 and the game state flag storage area 2. The game state flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33, and indicates whether each game state flag is on or off. Further, when all the data of each area of the game state flag storage area is "0", it indicates that the game state is in the general 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. Note that FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area A (in non-RB) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”). FIG. 28 shows a storage example of the symbol storage area B (in RB) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “9”, “8”, “9” from the left reel). It is a figure which shows.

The symbol storage area is an area for storing the corresponding symbol code in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constituting each effective line, and is provided for each effective line. For example, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the RB gaming state, it corresponds to each of 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 constituting the center line 8c. Store the symbol 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, only one effective line (RB medium special line 8f) is valid, and the RB medium special line 8f is configured in the symbol storage area corresponding to the RB medium special line 8f. The symbol codes corresponding to 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 are stored.

The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 27 shows a symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”. When the symbol position data is "0", the symbol of the symbol position "0" of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (red 7 symbol on the left reel 3L, red 7 symbol on the middle reel 3C, red 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, the symbol (wave symbol) of the symbol position "1" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, and the symbol position "1" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L. A symbol code indicating the symbol (replay symbol) of "20" will be stored. Further, the symbol (replay symbol) of the symbol position "1" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the symbol position "20" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the middle symbol display area 4C. A symbol code indicating a symbol (cherry 1 symbol) is stored. Further, the symbol with the symbol position "1" (cherry 1 symbol) is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, and the symbol position "20" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R. The symbol code indicating the symbol (bell 1 symbol) of is 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 (depending on the table, for each condition) is defined for each lottery table, and the 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 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 game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation mode transition lottery table B of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the navigation mode transition lottery table C of the game 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 winning combination / 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 migration destination navigation mode (that is, the navigation mode does not shift).

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

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

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

The navigation game state 3 transition waiting number lottery table is a table used when determining the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number. In the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number table, a 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 game 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 role / 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 a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table C of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D of the game 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. The lottery value is defined in the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table D according to the current navigation mode. Navi game state 3 Addition lottery mode In the lottery table B, a lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode, the bonus data pointer, and the like. Navi game state 3 Addition lottery mode In the lottery table C, a lottery value is defined according to the current navigation mode and the data pointer for small winning combination / replay.

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

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

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 lottery table for adding the number of navigation games in the navigation game state 3 of the game 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 navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery table, the lottery value is defined according to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, the value of the pointer for small win / replay, the value of the data pointer for bonus, the game state, etc. There is.

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

The navigation game number special addition lottery table is a table used when determining the number of navigation games to be added in the navigation game number special addition lottery. In the navigation game number special addition lottery table, 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, the billy get challenge generation lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a billy get challenge generation lottery table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the lottery table when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected will be described. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table when the billy get challenge is not selected for the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The lottery table when no Billy Get Challenge is selected is used to decide whether or not to win when the player does not select left or right in the Billy Get Challenge (that is, when no Billy Get Challenge is selected). It is a table to be. In the lottery table when the billy get challenge is not 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, 50% if the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is left or right even when the player does not select left or right. It is supposed to win with the probability of. In addition, if the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is both, there is a 100% probability of winning.

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. 49 to 58.

First, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 49. Note that FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the reset interrupt process stored in the main ROM 32 is sequentially performed. It 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 the data in the writable area in the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for this game to the writable area in the main RAM 33, and in this game. Specify the start address for the sequence program.

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

Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). In the medal reception / start check process, the input number 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 winning line by the medal reception / start check process.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of extracting the 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 value 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 above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11), internal lottery table (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 16 and 17). To determine the internal winning role.

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the start command data to the sub control circuit 70 (step S6). The start command includes game status information, internal winning combination information (small winning combination / replay data pointer, bonus data pointer and internal winning combination storage area), carry-over status information indicating whether or not the bonus is carried over, 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 or not the lock flag is on (step S7). When the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is on, it turns off the lock flag and executes a lock effect (also referred to as a game stop for effect) for 5 seconds (step S8), and proceeds to the process of step S9. .. The lock effect is an effect of delaying 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 to the process of step S9 as it is.

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 and 3R are performed.

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

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process (step S11). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on the stop signals transmitted from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 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 number of payouts based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is operating (step S16). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the game is in the BB1 game state to the BB4 game state or the SB game state. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus is in operation, the bonus end check process is performed (step S17), and the process proceeds to the process of step S18. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operation is not in progress, or after the process of step S17 is completed, the bonus operation check process is then performed (step S18). When this process is completed, the main CPU 31 steps. The process proceeds to S1.

As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the processes from step S1 to step S18 as the processes in one game (one game), and when the process of step S18 is completed, the process of step S1 is executed so as to execute the process 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 in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

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

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S31 that it is in the BB gaming state, it then determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming 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 RB operation processing 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 case of the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state is activated, and in the case of 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 diagrams showing a flowchart 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) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number 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 value stored in the determination random value storage area, and updates the determination random value storage area according to the subtraction result. ..

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

When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is "0" in the process of step S68, it determines the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to "0" (step S69), respectively, and in step S71. Move to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is not "0", it shifts to the process of step S64. After that, the main CPU 31 repeats the processes from step S64 to step S68 until the number of lottery becomes "0" or the digit is digitized.

After completing the process 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 combination / replay data pointer, the internal winning combination Acquire a combination (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storage area according to the internal winning combination storage area (step S72).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is “000000” (step S73). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000000", 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 or not the SB is an internal winning combination (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the SB is the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storage area according to the SB (step S76), and proceeds to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the SB is not the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is the internal winning combination (step S77).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S77 that the BB is not the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 updates the carry-over combination storage area according to the BB (step S78), turns on the RT4 game state flag (step S79), and processes in step S80. Move to.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000" in the process of step S73, and determines that the BB is not an internal winning combination in the process of step S77, the processes of steps S76 and S79. Then, the carry-over combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1 are logically summed, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 1 (step S80).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RB2 gaming state (step S81). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the RB2 gaming state, it 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 a 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). If it 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 result of the lock lottery is not the winning, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process as it is.

The main CPU 31 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S64 to S68 in the internal lottery process to draw the internal winning combination. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value to obtain a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is performed. The internal winning combination is determined based on each of the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table. Further, in the present embodiment, the lock lottery for winning is performed with a probability of 1/64 in the RB2 game state, but the lock lottery is performed during normal times (general game state, RT1 game state to RT3 game state). May be good. In addition, the lock lottery has a high probability of winning when a specific small winning combination (for example, a small winning combination with a small winning combination replay data pointer of "18" to "22") or a bonus winning combination (BB1 to BB4) is internally won. The winning probability may be set so that the lottery may be performed.

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

First, the main CPU 31 sets "3" in the stop button non-operation counter (step S101), and then acquires a stop table according 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). A valid stop button is a stop button that has not been stopped. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the valid stop button has been pressed, the process proceeds to the process of step S104. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the valid stop button has not been 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 a stop operation corresponding to a valid stop button is detected.

When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed in the process of step S103, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (step S104). Then, 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 pull-in priority table (see FIGS. 20 and 21), and based on the internal winning combination, the symbol having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. The position is searched (step S107).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the search result, 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 slip frame number information indicating the number of slip frames.

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 3), acquires a symbol code based on the stop reel, the scheduled stop position, and the game state, and stores the symbol code 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 the main CPU 31 determines 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 processes 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. 54. Note that FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a display combination search process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storage 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 game state is a game state other than the RB game state, and RB when the game state is the RB game state. The address corresponding to the middle special line 8f is specified 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 designates the address corresponding to BB1 as the start address.

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

Next, as a result of comparison in the process of step S124, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols specified in the symbol combination table and the combination of the symbols stored in the symbol storage area match ( Step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table and the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area do not match, the process proceeds to step S179, while the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S179. When it is determined that they match, 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 display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the logical sum of the acquired display combination data in the display combination storage area (step S127).

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

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

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the end code is stored at the address specified 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 process 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 the valid lines have been searched, that is, whether or not the processes of steps S124 to S130 have been performed on all the valid lines. Determine (step S131).

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

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

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is being carried over (RT4 gaming state) (step S161). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB is being carried over, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. 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 it is in the BB (step S162). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the BB game status flags is on.

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

Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 56. Note that FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in 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 the BB, it turns off the SB game state flag (step S142) and ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in BB, it determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S143).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 performs the bonus end 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) to end 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 playable number counter (step S146), and whether or not the display combination is a small combination. (Step S147). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a small combination, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S149. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a small combination, it subtracts "1" from the value of the winning count counter (step S148), and proceeds to the process of step S149.

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

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

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (any 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 shifts 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 a bonus operation time process (step S172). In this bonus operation processing, the bonus operation time table (FIG. 19) is referred to, the game state flag is turned on, and a value is set in the bonus end number counter according to the game state to be activated. Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT4 game state flag, clears the carry-over combination storage area (step S173), transmits a bonus start command (step S176), and ends the bonus operation check process. The bonus start command includes information indicating the type of bonus to be started.

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

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S174 that the display combination is not SB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is a replay (step S177). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a 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 a replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the input number counter to the automatic input number counter (step S178), and ends the bonus operation check process. When a value is set in the automatic insertion number counter, the number of medals corresponding to the value is automatically inserted in the process of step S3 in the next game (the player's medal does not decrease).

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

First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers to a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. (Step S181). This is because when the interrupt process controlled by 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 time of interruption. Is.

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

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S183). Specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when there is a request to start the rotation of the reel in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 49), and rotates the reels at a constant speed. Take control. Further, when the scheduled stop position is determined by the number of sliding frames 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. Control is performed to stop the reel when the value becomes the same as the value. For example, when the value indicating the scheduled stop position is "4", the main CPU 31 controls to stop 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 restores the register by referring to the value saved in the main RAM 33 in the process of step S181 (step S185). When this process is completed, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is terminated, and the program interrupted due to the occurrence of the interrupt process controlled by 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. 59 to 80.

First, the main board communication process will be described with reference to FIG. 59. Note that FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication process 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 the 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 has been received (step S303). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been 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 in the message queue as a message by the process of step S304, and the effect registration process is performed. Passing game information. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been 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. Note that FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 retrieves 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, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the sub RAM 73 (step S313), and then performs the effect content determination process (step S314).

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data (step S315). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. As a result, the 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. Based on the received image display command, the rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the display position and size of the image data. Is 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 written image data area of the frame buffer area at predetermined intervals (1/30 seconds). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the written image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the written image data area, and displays an image to be displayed next. Write data.

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the sound data (step S316). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the 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 the 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, various LEDs 101-103 and 111-114 are turned on and off. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S311.

Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 61. Note that FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect content determination process 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 the start command has not been received, 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 has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a start command reception process (step S352), registers the effect data at the start (step S353), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received in the process of step S351, it then determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (step S354). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, 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 the effect data at the time of stop according to the type of the operation stop button (step S355). S356), the production content determination process is completed.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S354, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the 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 has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception processing (step S358), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received in the process of step S357, 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 the sub CPU 71 determines 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 input sheets and the like (step S360), and ends the effect content determination process.

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

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S361, it then determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (step S363). At this time, when 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 the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S364), registers the bonus end effect data (step S365), and ends the effect content determination process. Let me.

Next, the process at the time of receiving the start command will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and 63. It should be noted that FIGS. 62 and 63 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the start command reception processing of the present 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, it performs the processing in the BB (step S382) and shifts to the processing in the step S400. On the other hand, when it is determined that the vehicle is not in the 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) wins internally to the game in which the internally won BB is determined as the display combination. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB carry-over flag is on, it proceeds to the process of step S400, and when it determines that the BB carry-over flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines the number of games to be added to the navigation game state 3 and the lottery mode lottery. The process is performed (step S384).

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

The "navigation mode" includes the navigation mode 0 to the navigation mode 4. The navigation means to notify the player of information that is advantageous to the player. The period during which navigation is performed is called AT (assist time), and the transition of the navigation mode from 0 to any 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) was won in this game) (step S386), and if it is not a BB winning game, the process proceeds to step S388. On the other hand, in the case of the BB winning game, the navigation mode transition lottery is drawn based on the current navigation mode, the bonus data pointer, and the presence / absence of the production game stop with reference to the navigation mode transition lottery table B (FIG. 30). (Step S387).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 to 4 as a result of the navigation mode transition lottery in the process of step S385 or the process of step S387 (step S388). At this time, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S392 when the navigation mode has not changed from 0 to 1 to 4, while the sub CPU 71 hits the ART for the first time when the navigation mode has changed from 0 to 1 to 4. Time processing is performed (step S389), and it is determined whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S390). If the sub CPU 71 is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S400. On the other hand, in the case of the BB winning game, the number of waiting for the transition to the navigation game state is selected by referring to the lottery table for the number of waiting for the transition to the navigation game state (FIG. 32), and the number is set in the waiting counter for shifting to the navigation game state (step S391). ), The process proceeds to step S400.

Here, the navigation game state includes the navigation game state 0 to the navigation game state 3, and the navigation is not performed in the navigation game state 0, and the navigation is performed in the navigation game state 1 to the navigation game state 3. Further, as the navigation mode shifts from 0 to 1 to 4, the navigation game state also shifts from 0 to 1 or 2. At this time, the transition may occur immediately, or the transition may occur after the predetermined number of games (number of waiting for transition to the navigation game state) 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 navigation set number counter is 1 or more. If so, 50 is further set in the navigation game number counter.

Returning to the flowchart, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S392 that the navigation mode has not shifted from 0 to 1 to 4, then whether or not 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 (step S393) during the standby state, and shifts 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 is 1 (step S394).

When the sub CPU 71 is in the navigation game state 1, the sub CPU 71 performs the navigation game state transition process (step S395) during the navigation game state 1 and shifts to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not in the navigation game state 1, then it is determined whether or not it is in the navigation game state 2 (step S396). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 is in the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 performs the navigation game state transition process (step S397) in the navigation game state 2 and shifts to the process of step S400. On the other hand, if it is not in the navigation game state 2, then it is determined whether or not it is in the navigation game state 3 (step S398). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 is in the navigation game state 3, the sub CPU 71 performs the navigation game state transition process (step S399) in the navigation game state 3 and shifts 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 held when certain conditions are met. Specifically, the billy get challenge is when a billy get challenge effect (an effect instructing the user to select left or right. For example, "select left or right" is displayed in the liquid crystal display area 23) is executed. Before the third stop operation is performed, the player holds his / her hand near either the left selection panel 151L or the right selection panel 151R so that the infrared sensors 120L and 120R detect it (selection operation). It is done by). At this time, if the correct answer (left, right, both) determined by the Billy Get Challenge correct answer lottery performed in advance and the left and right selected by the player match (if the correct answer is both, it is judged to match). , Billy Get Challenge succeeds and the navigation mode rises. Even if the player does not hold his hand over any of them, if the winning is decided by the lottery when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected in advance, it is considered that the Billy Get Challenge is successful. If the player holds his hand in a direction different from the correct answer, the Billy Get Challenge will fail even if he wins the lottery 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. 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 predetermined time elapses. Further, the determination as to whether or not the selection operation has been performed can be arbitrarily set after the start operation is performed, the first stop operation is performed, and so on. That is, the period for determining whether or not the selection operation has been performed can be any period during the one-unit game (the period during which the above-mentioned steps S1 to S18 are performed), and a plurality of units can be determined. It may be an arbitrary period over the game (for example, from the start operation of a certain unit game to the 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 order combination is the internal winning combination (step S401). At this time, when the navigation game state is 1 to 3 and the push order combination is the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 provides navigation effect data (navigation for establishing a combination that is advantageous to the player). The production data to be performed) is registered (step S402), the process at the time of receiving the start command is completed, and one side. In other cases, the process when the start command is received ends as it is.

Next, the processing during BB will be described with reference to FIG. 64. Note that FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the processing during BB of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB game state 4 (step S421). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 is in the BB4 gaming state, the BB4 middle lottery process is performed (step S422), and the BB middle process is completed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 is not in the BB4 gaming state, it determines whether or not to change the navigation mode based on the data pointer, and updates the navigation mode according to the determination result (step S423). Specifically, when the pointers for small roles and replays are 28 to 31 (Don middle row alignment, Don lower row tempai, Don upper tempai, Don middle tempai), the navigation mode is increased by 1 (however, Navi mode 4 is the upper limit), otherwise the navigation mode is left as it is. Although not shown, the sub CPU 71 registers the don alignment effect data when the don symbols are aligned in the upper, middle, or lower rows. Further, in the process of step S423, the navigation mode may be raised by a plurality of steps when a specific condition is satisfied. As a specific condition, for example, 31 out of 28 to 31 are determined as the small winning combination / replay pointer, or 28 to 31 are determined as the small winning combination / replay pointer. For example, the line should be aligned.

Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table C (FIG. 36), and sets the number of navigation game state 3 addition games according to the current navigation mode and the pointer data pointer for small win / replay. Lottery (step S424). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five or more games have been won in this lottery (step S425). At this time, if 5 or more games have not been won (that is, 0 games), the sub CPU 71 ends the BB processing. On the other hand, when 5 or more games are 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 and the data pointer for small role / replay. Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is drawn (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 navigates on the sub RAM 73. It is stored in the game state 3 information storage area (step S427). The navigation game state 3 information storage area stores a maximum of 32 combinations of the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode. The stored information is processed by FIFO (First In, First Out). The number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the number of sets of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode 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 processing is completed. The navigation game state 3 transition flag is a flag (on if it is stored) indicating whether or not information is stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area.

It should be noted that the number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the number of sets of the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area may be notified only in the case of 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 notified. It may be possible to notify a part of. For example, when the don-matched effect data described later is registered, or when the billy get challenge success effect data described later is registered during the BB4 game state, the navigation game state 3 is always added to the navigation game state 3 information storage area. Since the number of games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode are always stored, only the number of sets for which these effect data are registered may be displayed. That is, only the number of groups for which the final effect (for example, don-matching effect, billy get challenge success effect) that allows the player to recognize the acquisition of the right to shift from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3 is notified is notified. 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 the number of the rights is at least 1 or more. For example, when it is decided to notify only the number of groups for which the above-mentioned final effect is performed, the number of groups stored in the navigation game state 3 information storage area is "5", and the final effect is performed once. If this is not 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 notified to be "1" or more. Is preferable.

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

First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge generation lottery table (FIG. 45), and sets the current navigation mode, the presence / absence of the game stop for production (on / off of the lock flag in the main control circuit), and the billy get challenge success flag. Correspondingly, a lottery for generating a billy get challenge is performed (step S441). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S442). If the sub CPU 71 is not a winner, the sub CPU 71 performs a 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 game stop for production (lock flag is on) (step S444). The sub CPU 71 performs a lottery process during BB4 when there is no stoppage of the game for production. On the other hand, when there is a game stop for the effect, the sub CPU 71 registers the display panel unit effect data (step S445) and performs a 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 production game stop (step S461). Next, the sub CPU 71 refers to the lottery table when the billy get challenge is not selected (FIG. 48), and performs the lottery when the billy get challenge is not selected according to the result of the billy get challenge correct answer lottery (step S462). Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the above-mentioned 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 number of games in which the navigation game state 3 is added and the lottery mode lottery process will be described. Note that FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the number of games in which the navigation game state 3 is added and the lottery mode lottery process 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, the small role / replay pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the like. The number of games is drawn (step S481). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five or more games have been won as the number of games in which the navigation game state 3 is added by this lottery (step S482). When the sub CPU 71 has not won 5 games or more, the process proceeds to the process of step S486, and when 5 games or more have been won, the sub CPU 71 then refers to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table A (FIG. 38). Then, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is drawn according to the current navigation mode (step S483). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games 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 provides 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 transition flag (step S485), and shifts to the process of step S486.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S486), and if it is not a BB winning game, the number of games in which the navigation game state 3 is added and the lottery mode lottery process are terminated. 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 the navigation is performed according to the current navigation mode, the bonus data pointer, and the presence / absence of the production game stop. The number of games to be added to the game state 3 is drawn (step S487). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not five or more games have been won as the number of games in which the navigation game state 3 is added by this lottery (step S488). If the sub CPU 71 has not won 5 or more games, the navigation game state 3 addition number of games and the lottery mode lottery process are terminated. On the other hand, if 5 or more games are won, then, referring to the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode lottery table B (FIG. 39), depending on the current navigation mode, the bonus data pointer, and the presence / absence of the production game stop. The navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode is drawn (step S489). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games 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 provides 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, ART initial hit processing will be described. Note that FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of ART initial hit processing according to this embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation set number lottery table (FIG. 42) and draws the number of navigation sets (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 ends the ART first hit processing.

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

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB winning game is being digested by the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S521). At this time, the sub CPU 71 clears the navigation game state transition standby counter (step S527) when the BB winning game is being digested by the navigation game state transition standby counter, and shifts to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB. (Step S528), and the process of shifting to the navigation game state during the standby state is completed. The process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB will not be described in detail, but for example, a process for turning on the navigation game state 1 flag is performed. Then, although not shown, when the navigation game state 1 flag is turned on after the end of BB, the state shifts to the navigation game state 1. In the following, the same processing is performed in the portion described in the flowchart as "Transition from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (or the navigation game state 1, the navigation game state 2, the navigation game state 3)". For example, when shifting 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, the navigation game state 0 is shifted to. ..

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 will be described. Note that FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process 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 in which a transition from another gaming state to the RT3 gaming state) (step S543). If it is an RT3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S545, and if it is not an RT3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the player does not follow the navigation and satisfies a specific condition (step S544). ). It should be noted that the specific conditions are as follows: (i) If the SB does not shift to the RT1 gaming state during the general gaming state, (ii) the push order lip 1 during the RT1 gaming state does not shift to the RT2 gaming state at the time of winning. In the case of (iii) when the push order bell is in the RT1 game state or in the RT2 game state, the game shifts to the general game state, and (iv) when the SB is in the RT2 game state, the state is changed to the RT1 game state, (v). If the push order lip 2 in the RT2 game state does not shift to the RT3 game state at the time of 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 does not follow the navigation and satisfies the specific condition. In that 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 is cleared when the BB ends, the state shifts to the navigation game state 1, and the navigation game state 3 is restored again. When the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S546), and ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. To do. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on, a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 is performed (step S547), and the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1 is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72, the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 will be described. It should be noted that FIGS. 71 and 72 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process in 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 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 S562), 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 the BB is being carried over (step S563). When the sub CPU 71 is carrying over the BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1. On the other hand, if 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 completed. 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 the navigation game state 2 middle navigation game state 3 transition process (step S566), and ends the navigation game state 2 middle navigation game state transition process. .. On the other hand, when the navigation game state transition standby counter is not 1 or more, the navigation game number counter is subtracted by 1 (step S567), and it is determined whether the navigation game number counter has become 0 (step S568).

If the number of navigation games 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, when the navigation game number counter becomes 0, then it is determined whether the navigation set number counter is 0 (step S569), and if it is not 0, 50 is set in the navigation game number counter (step S569). Step S570), 1 is subtracted from the navigation set number counter (step S571), and the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 2 is completed. On the other hand, when the number of navigation sets counter is 0, the navigation mode transition lottery is then performed with reference to the navigation mode transition lottery table C (FIG. 41) (step S572).

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

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

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

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter is 0 (step S591). The navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter is a counter that indicates the number of games from the navigation game state 2 to the navigation game state 3. If the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter (step S597), and proceeds to the process of step S598. On the other hand, when the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter is 0, it is then determined whether the navigation game state 3 transition flag was on when the navigation game state 3 transitioned 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 shifting to the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number lottery table (FIG. 33) and refers to the navigation game number counter. The number of waiting for transition to the navigation game state 3 is drawn according to the value of (step S593). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the determined navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter in the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter (step S594), subtracts 1 from the navigation game state 3 transition waiting number counter (step S597), and 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 was on when shifting to the navigation game state 2, was it the navigation game state 0 or 1 before shifting to the navigation game state 2? Discrimination (step S595). If the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state was 0 or 1 before shifting to the navigation game state 2, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S599), and performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 3 (step S599). 2 Middle navigation game state 3 End the transition process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state was not 0 or 1 before the transition to the navigation game state 2, 2 is set in the navigation game state 3 transition standby number counter (step S596), and the navigation game is played. The state 3 transition waiting number counter is decremented by 1 (step S597), and the process proceeds to step S598.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 3 will be described. Note that FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process 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). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is on, the number of navigation game state 3 addition games saved in the process of step S621 described later, the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode, and the navigation game state The continuation counter is returned (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, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation game state 3 interruption flag is not on, then whether or not it is a navigation game state 3 transition game (a game in which the navigation game state 3 is shifted from another navigation game state). Is determined (step S612).

If the sub CPU 71 is not a navigation game state 3 transition game, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process 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 number of navigation game state 3 addition games and the navigation game state 3 addition lottery mode ( Step S613). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets 1 in the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (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, the sub CPU 71 has acquired information from the navigation game state 3 information storage area in the process of step S613, so that the navigation game state 3 information storage area has become empty (whether the stored information has disappeared) 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 process of step S619, and shifts to the process of 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 performs a navigation game number addition process (step S619). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S620). In the case of the 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. Turn it on (step S622). Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting to the navigation game state 1 after the end of the BB (step S623), 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 the result of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is non-winning (step S624). If the sub CPU 71 is non-winning, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S625), ends the navigation game state transition process during the navigation game state 1, and at the same time, wins. If there is, the navigation game state transition process in the navigation game state 1 is terminated as it is.

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

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation game state is 3 (step S641). If the sub CPU 71 is not in the navigation game state 3, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation game number addition process. On the other hand, in the case of the navigation game state 3, it is then determined whether or not the game 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 number of navigation games is added to the number of navigation games counter (step S644), and the number of navigation games addition process is completed.

On the other hand, if the sub CPU 71 is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is the first game of returning from the BB winning in the navigation game state 3 (step S645). When the sub CPU 71 is the first return game, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S650. On the other hand, if it is not the first return game, 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, it is determined. 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, the pointer data for small winning combination / replay. The navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is performed according to the pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the like (step S647). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the navigation game state 3 navigation game number addition lottery is a win (step S648), and if it is a win, the process proceeds to the process of step S650. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, 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 completed.

Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the number of navigation game state 3 addition games to the navigation game number counter in the process of step S650. (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 navigation 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 adds 1 to the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (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 responds to the value of the navigation game state 3 continuation counter. A special addition lottery for the number of navigation games is performed (step S652). Next, the sub CPU 71 adds the number of navigation games determined by the special addition lottery for the number of navigation games to the number of navigation games counter (step S653), adds 1 to the navigation game state 3 continuation counter (step S654), and counts the number of navigation games. End the addition process.

Next, the billy get challenge lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 76. 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 if it is in BB, it ends the billy get challenge lottery process, while if it is not in BB, then whether or not it is in BB carry-over. (Step S672). The sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process when the BB is being carried over, and then determines whether or not the navigation mode is 0 when the BB is not being carried over (step S673). When the navigation mode is not 0, the sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge lottery process, while when the navigation mode is 0, the sub CPU 71 refers to the billy get challenge control counter lottery table (FIG. 46) and is small. The billy get challenge control counter lottery is performed according to the presence / absence of the role / replay pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the production game stop (step S674).
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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, adds 1 to the billy get challenge control counter (step S676). The process proceeds to step S677, and if it is not a win, the process proceeds to step S677 as it is. 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, and if the billy get challenge control counter is 1 or more, then the next game is the end of the specific liquid crystal effect. Whether or not it is determined (step S678). The specific liquid crystal effect is a continuous effect over a plurality of games in the liquid crystal display area 23, an effect that expects a bonus or ART, and the like.

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

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

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the billy get challenge effect is registered in step S463 (FIG. 66) in the game (step S701). If 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 (step S702). The sub CPU 71 ends the billy get challenge determination process when it is not at the time of the third stop. On the other hand, when it is the third stop, it is determined whether or not the Billy Get Challenge is successful (step S703). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether the player's selection operation has been performed by the infrared sensors 120L and 120R by the time of the third stop, and if the selection operation has been performed, the billy get challenge correct answer lottery ( It is determined whether or not the answer matches the correct answer determined in step S461) of FIG. If they match, it is determined that the Billy Get Challenge is successful, and if they do not match, it is determined that the Billy Get Challenge is unsuccessful. If the selection operation is not performed by the third stop, the sub CPU 71 is a billy get if the result of the lottery when no billy get challenge is selected (step S462 in FIG. 66) is the winning result. It is judged that the challenge is successful, and if it is not won, it is judged that the billy get challenge is unsuccessful. Further, although not shown, when 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 to that effect.

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 is successful, then it is determined whether or not it is in BB4 (step S704). If the sub CPU 71 is not in BB4, the navigation mode is raised by one step (step S705), the navigation game state transition process (step S706) and the ART first hit time process (step S707) are performed to determine the billy get challenge. End the process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 is in BB4, the billy get challenge success flag is turned on (step S708), and the navigation mode is raised by one step (step S709). At this time, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 to 4 (step S710). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode has shifted from 0 to 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 performs ART initial hit processing (step S711) and shifts to the processing of step S712, while the navigation mode shifts from 0 to 1 to 4. When it is determined that the process has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S712 as it is.

Next, the sub CPU 71 draws the number of navigation game state 3 addition games by referring to the navigation game state 3 addition game number lottery table D (FIG. 37) (step S712). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (a value other than 0 is determined as the number of games to be added to the navigation game state 3) (step S713). If the sub CPU 71 is not a winner, 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 lottery is performed according to the current navigation mode (step S714). Next, the sub CPU 71 associates the number of navigation game state 3 addition games 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 the navigation game on the sub RAM 73. It 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, the navigation game state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. 78. Note that FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation game state transition process of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state is in progress (step S731). When the sub CPU 71 is in the RT3 game state, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S732), and ends the navigation game state shift process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 is not in the RT3 game state, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S733), and ends the navigation game state shift process.

Next, the processing at the time of receiving the display command will be described with reference to FIG. 79. Note that FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display command reception processing of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB winning game (step S751). When the sub CPU 71 is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is BB (internally winning BB) (step S752), and when the display combination is BB, the display command On the other hand, if 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 a BB winning game (step S754). If the BB carry-over flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, and if the BB carry-over flag is on, then the display combination is BB (BB during carry-over). Whether or not it is determined. (Step S755). At this time, if the display combination is not BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception processing, and if the display combination is BB, turns off the BB carry-over flag (step S756), and displays command. Ends reception processing.

Next, the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command will be described with reference to FIG. 80. Note that FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the end of the BB4 gaming state (step S771), and if it is not the end of the BB4 gaming state, the process proceeds to the process of step S774. On the other hand, when it is the end of the BB4 gaming state, it is then 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 turned on, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S774. On the other hand, when 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 at the end of any of the BB gaming states (step S774). When the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not the end of the BB game state, the sub CPU 71 ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the end of the BB gaming state, it then determines whether the navigation mode is any of 1 to 4 (step S775). When the navigation mode is neither 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (step S779), and ends the process when the bonus end command is received. On the other hand, when the navigation mode is any of 1 to 4, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the transition is by lottery in the BB winning game (step S776).

If the transition is not by 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 process when the bonus end command is received. On the other hand, in the case of a lottery transition in the BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the navigation mode transition lottery in the BB game state has been won (step S777). When the sub CPU 71 determines that the lottery for shifting to the navigation mode during the BB game state has been won, the sub CPU 71 performs a process for shifting from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S780), and performs a process at the time of receiving the bonus end command. finish. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation mode transition lottery has not been won during the BB game state, the sub CPU 71 refers to the navigation game state transition waiting number lottery table B (FIG. 32) and waits for the navigation game state transition. The number is drawn 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 process when the bonus end command is received 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 content of the game in the BB game state to be completed. For example, if JAC1-7 (small role / replay pointers "25" to "31") are never won during BB game states 1 to 3, the navigation mode is increased by 1 with a high probability. A lottery may be performed. Further, if the Billy Get Challenge in the BB game 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, using FIG. 81, the display panel unit effect executed when the display panel unit effect data is registered in step S445 of the lottery process (FIG. 65) in BB4 will be described.

When the display panel unit effect data is registered, the sub CPU 71 changes the brightness of the LEDs 111 to 114 corresponding to the display panels 110 Pa to 110 Pd according to the time series shown in FIG. 81. In this case, the player first seems to slowly approach the character from the back to the front side, and then the frontmost display panel 110Pa blinks at high speed with a turn-off period in between. 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 that provides a player with the game content (game history) from the start of the game to a certain point in time. The game information providing service is provided 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 camera-equipped mobile communication terminal 400 (hereinafter, referred to as “mobile terminal”) possessed by the player, and a game information management server 500. Consists of. In the example of FIG. 82, one mobile terminal 400 is shown for convenience of explanation, but in reality, the game information management server 500 can be accessed from a large number of mobile terminals 400. The mobile terminal 400 and the game information management server 500 can transmit and receive data to and from each other via the network NW, for example, using TCP / IP or the like as a communication protocol. The network NW is constructed by, for example, the Internet, a dedicated communication line (for example, a CATV (Community Antenna Television) line), a mobile communication network (including a base station, etc.), a gateway, and the like. The game machine 1 is not connected to the network NW.

Although not particularly shown, 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, and the like.

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

When the sub CPU 71 of the game machine 1 provides the game information providing service, the sub CPU 71 displays the two-dimensional code 300 on the liquid crystal display area 23 so that the player (mobile terminal 400) accesses 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. Occasionally, the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed. The two-dimensional code 300 is a converted version of the transmission information described later.

In addition, the transmission information at the time of i) above includes information on the domain of the game information management server 500, login number information indicating the number of logins from the power on, and a game machine for distinguishing the own game machine from another game machine. Identification information etc. are included. On the other hand, the transmission information at the time of ii) or iii) includes, in addition to these information, game information indicating the game content recorded after the time of i).

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

On the other hand, when the control unit of the game information management server 500 is accessed at the time of i) above, the control unit stores the login count information, the game machine identification information, and the like included in the received start transmission data in the storage unit.

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

Next, the game machine 1 when the player uses the game information providing service will be described. First, the sub CPU 71 of the game 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. Then, when the player who intends to start the game selects the item with the selection button 24 and presses the enter button 25, the sub CPU 71 of the game machine 1 recognizes that the player starts the game, and the game The two-dimensional code 300 at the start is displayed, and the recording of the game content is started thereafter.

Further, when the sub CPU 71 of the game machine 1 detects an operation of simultaneously pressing the selection button 24 and the decision button 25 during non-game, the sub CPU 71 displays the menu screen in the liquid crystal display area 23. On the menu screen, the item that the player should select when acquiring the game information indicating the game content from the start of the game to that point (“progress acquisition” item), and the item that ends the game and starts the game. Items to be selected when acquiring game information indicating the game contents up to (“game record end” item) are displayed.

When the sub CPU 71 of the game machine 1 detects an operation in which the player selects an "intermediate progress acquisition" item or a "game recording end" item using the selection button 24 and the enter button 25, the game content recorded from the start of the game. Etc., the transmission information is generated, and the two-dimensional code 300 based on the transmission information is displayed.

Next, the transmission information will be described with reference to FIG. 83. 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 contents recorded by the game machine 1 of another model can be transmitted. The items included in the transmission information will be described below.

In the 1st to 28th bytes of the transmission information, the domain of the game information management server 500 and the data indicating the request to the game information management server 500 are set. A housing-specific code for identifying the game machine is set in the 29th to 39th bytes of the transmission information. The 40th to 61st bytes of the transmitted information are spare 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 game machine is set in the 68th to 71st bytes of the transmission information.

The type number is set in the 72nd to 73rd bytes of the transmission information. In the 72nd byte of the type number, "1" is set at the time of i) above (at the start of the game (login)), and "2" is set at the time of ii) above (at the middle). At the time of i) (at the end of the game (logout)), "3" is set. The information set in the 73rd byte of the type number differs depending on the content of the 72nd byte. That is, when "1" is set in the 72nd byte, the total number of game starts (login) from the power-on of the game machine 1 is set in the 73rd byte, and "2" or "2" or "" is set in the 72nd byte. When "3" is set, the total number of game starts (login) set at the time of game start (login) is set in the 73rd byte.

The total number of games from the start of the game (login) to that point is set in the 80th to 82nd bytes of the transmitted information.

The total number of medals inserted from the start of the game (login) to that time is set in the 83rd to 85th bytes of the transmitted information. The total number of medals to be paid out from the start of the game (login) to that time is set in the 86th to 88th bytes of the transmitted information.

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

From the 98th byte to the 100th byte of the transmission information, the maximum number of sheets acquired by the player during the ART from the start of the game (login) to that time is set as the maximum number of ART acquisitions. In the 101st to 103rd bytes of the transmission information, the maximum number of games in which ART has continued from the start of the game (login) to that time 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 number of combos. From the 106th byte to the 107th byte 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. From the 108th byte to the 124th byte of the transmission information, a flag value indicating whether various missions described later have been achieved is set as an event achievement bit. A checksum is set in the 125th to 127th bytes of the transmission information.

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

Next, the various missions described above will be described with reference to FIG. 84. As shown in FIG. 84, 109 missions are prepared for the model of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Missions can be divided into three categories. The missions of the first category (missions of no.1 to no.47) are determined by the game information management server 500 based on the information included in the transmission information (for example, the total number of games). .. For missions in the second category (missions from no.48 to no.63), the game machine 1 determines whether the conditions corresponding to the mission are satisfied, and if the conditions are 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 event achievement bit described above. 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 game machine 1 executes the effect corresponding to the mission, and the execution flag is turned on. The content (value) of is set to the corresponding bit in the event achievement bit described above.

When the mobile terminal 400 accesses the game information management server 500 and transmits information, so-called individual identification information for identifying the own mobile terminal 400 from other mobile terminals is also transmitted, and the game information management server The 500 may be associated with the received individual identification information and the received information may be registered in the game information DB. Further, when the mobile terminal 400 accesses the game information management server 500 and transmits information, the user ID given to the player by the user registration procedure on the game information providing service site provided by the game information management server 500 is used. The game information management server 500 may also transmit the information together and register the received information in the game information DB in association with the received user ID. When the game information management server 500 registers a plurality of game information corresponding to the same individual identification information or user ID, for example, game information by game machines of the same model may be accumulated, or the player may be interested in the game information. 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 of the information registered in the game information DB from the mobile terminal 400, the information (cumulative information) is based on the individual identification information or the user ID received together with the acquisition request. Or processed information) may be searched and transmitted to the mobile terminal 400.

Further, the sub CPU 71 of the game machine 1 may delete the game contents recorded so far at the time of the above iii) (when the "game recording end" item is selected). In this case, for example, even when a player other than the player who has used 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. Since there is no need to do so, the storage area can be used efficiently. In addition, it is possible to prevent a player who newly plays a game from obtaining the game content of the previous player.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 71 controls the navigation game states 0 to 3, and executes the navigation effect (notifies the navigation information) when the navigation game state is other than 0. Further, the sub CPU 71 determines one of the left and right (“plurality of options” of the present invention) (“one option” of the present invention) by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery, and determines the billy get challenge correct answer lottery. Based on what has been done, the winning or non-winning will be decided by lottery when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected. On the other hand, a left infrared sensor 120L and a right infrared sensor 120R (“plurality of sensors” of the present invention) for detecting the operation of the player are provided corresponding to the left and right determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery. .. When the billy get challenge correct answer lottery is performed, the sub CPU 71 has an infrared sensor 120 corresponding to the correct answer determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery by the third stop operation (“predetermined time” of the present invention). When the operation of is detected, it is decided to operate the navigation game states 1 to 3, while the operation of the player is not detected by any infrared sensor 120 by the time of the third stop operation. Activates the navigation game states 1 to 3 only when the winning is determined by the lottery when the Billy Get Challenge is not selected.

Therefore, according to the game machine 1, the player can operate the AT (navigation game state) by operating the infrared sensor 120 corresponding to the correct answer determined by the billy get challenge correct answer lottery. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game. Further, even if the player does not operate any of the infrared sensors 120, if the lottery result by the lottery when the billy get challenge is not selected is the winning, AT (navigation game states 1 to 3) is displayed. Since it operates, the player can act in consideration of another option of not operating any sensor, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which a player can be involved in the operation of an AT (navigation game state) via a sensor and can improve the interest of the player in the game.

On the other hand, there is a demand for a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of producing by using a light emitting unit. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the effect of effect by using a light emitting unit.

1 ... Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Design display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 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 ... Camera-equipped mobile communication terminal (mobile terminal)
500 ... Game information management server S ... Game information providing system

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A gaming machine that is equipped with a variable display unit that can display a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, derives a result display by stopping the variable display unit after performing the variable display, and can give a privilege according to the result display. There,
A navigation game state control means that controls the navigation game state that notifies the navigation information for the player's advantage and manages the remaining period of the navigation game state.
A navigation information notification means for notifying the navigation information during the navigation game state,
A special navigation extension period control means that starts a special navigation extension period during the navigation game state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and
With
The special navigation extension period control means continues the special navigation extension period as long as the continuous lottery does not become a non-winning lottery, and the special navigation extension period is at least for a predetermined number of games after the special navigation extension period is started. Is to continue
The navigation gaming state control means, in the in particular navigation extension period, every game, have rows extension of the rest period,
When the special navigation extension period control means further obtains the right to shift to the special navigation extension period in the navigation game state, the special navigation extension period control means determines the number of games in the standby state, and the standby state over the determined number of games is set. When the special navigation extension period is completed, the special navigation extension period is started, and in determining the number of games in the standby state, the navigation game state is determined before the remaining period of the navigation game state elapses and the navigation game state ends. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games in the standby state is determined so that the special navigation extension period can be started .

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