JP6804166B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, is a variable display device composed of a plurality of mechanical rotating reels for displaying a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a symbol on the reel is displayed on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate each reel to display the symbol in a variable manner, and after a certain period of time, automatically or by the player's stop operation, each reel The rotation is stopped in sequence. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbols), a game medium such as a coin or a medal is paid out to give a profit to the player.

Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a predetermined winning combination is established, the coins are not paid out once, and the gaming state is in better condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a role, a role in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be played a predetermined number of times (referred to as a "big bonus" and hereinafter abbreviated as "BB") and a relatively small profit are given to the player. There is a role (referred to as "regular bonus", hereinafter abbreviated as "RB") that allows a predetermined number of games to be played.

In addition, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is lined up along the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as "valid line"), and coins, medals, etc. are paid out in order to establish a winning. A symbol that indicates the winning of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") by a specific lottery process (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"). It is required that the player performs the stop operation at the timing when the combination of the above can be stopped at the effective line. That is, no matter how much the internal winning is won, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, the prize cannot be established. That is, the current mainstream is a gaming machine that requires skillful skill in the timing of the stop operation (the weight of technical intervention called "pressing" is high).

In such a game machine, the piece moves from the start to the goal while moving the course by the number of rolls, and when the lottery information is hit, the game machine plays a roulette game in which the position of the piece is the goal. , When the position of the piece and the lottery information as a result of moving the pieces according to the number of rolls drawn by the number of rolls lottery processing means for drawing the rolls of the roulette and the lottery information are inconsistent. Corrected by a roll adjustment processing means that eliminates the contradiction by correcting the movement amount of the piece, a roulette processing means that displays the rolls drawn by the roll number lottery processing means on the roulette, and a roll number lottery processing means. A game machine provided with a piece moving processing means for advancing a piece according to a movement amount of the piece is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this game machine, since the movement of the piece during the game and the movement of the jackpot can be matched, the distrust given to the player can be eliminated.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-340973

However, in a game machine as described above, for example, if the number of rolls displayed is the number of rolls indicating the goal but the lottery result is lost, the piece retreats and stops at the goal. There is no. Therefore, even though the displayed number of rolls is the number of rolls indicating the goal, the notification that the hit is a big hit may not be performed, and further improvement is required in this respect.
By the way, regarding the addition of navigation points, it has been required to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a plurality of games and improving the interest of the entire game machine.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a plurality of games with respect to the addition of navigation points and improving the interest of the entire game machine.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has a symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of predetermined combinations depending on satisfying the start condition of the unit game. The internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination, the stop commanding means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to the stop operation signal, and the stop command signal. In response to the output, the symbol stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol by the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination. When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value, and when a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, a predetermined combination is used as the internal winning combination. When the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify that the decision is made and the right being granted by the notification right granting means. In addition, the game machine is provided with a notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and the count is counted in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means. The effect means for notifying the fact and the effect for notifying the numerical value, and the effect means has the numerical value even in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means. In some cases, the effect of notifying that the count has been made may not be performed, and the effect means does not match the numerical value of the counting means with the notified numerical value in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means. In the case of, it is characterized in that notifying that the count has been counted is given priority over other effects.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols, and an internal winning from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the start condition of the unit game. The internal winning combination determining means for determining the combination, the stop command means for outputting the stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to the stop operation signal, and the stop command signal are output. In response to this, the symbol stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination. When the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the combination determining means, the counting means for counting the numerical value and when the specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination. When the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify the fact and the right are granted by the notification right granting means, the said The notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is provided, and the notification right granting means determines the content of the right to be granted before the specific numerical value is counted. A gaming machine that is pre-determined at the timing of It is characterized in that it may or may not notify information regarding previously determined rights.

In these gaming machines of the present invention, the counting means may be able to count the numerical value even when the right is not granted.
Further, these gaming machines of the present invention further include a special state in which the right is not consumed when the notification is performed by the notification means, and the counting means counts the numerical value in the special state. You may not do it.

According to the present invention, with respect to the addition of navigation points, it is possible to improve the interest of a plurality of games and improve the interest of the entire game machine.

The perspective view which shows the appearance of a game machine. The figure which shows the display part of the liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows the schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device. A development view of a part of the structure of the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the symbols arranged on a reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the transition transition of a game state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for a general game state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game state. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for SB game state. The figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for small role / replay. The figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for a bonus. The figure which shows the symbol combination table. The figure which shows the table at the time of a bonus operation. The figure which shows the work area of a main RAM. The figure which shows various storage areas provided in the main RAM. The main flowchart of the main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. A flowchart showing a bonus operation monitoring process. A flowchart showing the medal insertion / start check process. A flowchart showing an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. A flowchart showing an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing. A flowchart showing processing at the time of determining a display combination or the like. A flowchart showing a bonus end check process. The flowchart which shows the RT control processing. A flowchart showing a bonus operation check process. A flowchart showing an interrupt process in the main control circuit. Display example of the symbol display area when the stop operation is performed by pressing forward. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of a sub-control circuit. The figure which shows the transition transition diagram of a production stage. Display example of mini-thro stage. Display example of Sugoroku Stage A. Display example of Sugoroku stage B. The figure which shows the AT lottery state transition lottery table. The figure which shows the lottery table according to the state in BB. The figure which shows the AT lottery table at the end of RT2. The figure which shows the number of navigation points lottery table at the time of EXTRA. The figure which shows the EXTRA acquisition lottery table by the internal winning role. The figure which shows the monster union production lottery table. The figure which shows the array table of a mini slot. The figure which shows the group lottery table according to the mini-slot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table according to the mini-slot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table according to the mini-slot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table according to the mini-slot state. The figure which shows the group lottery table according to the mini-slot state. The figure which shows the selection group pattern correspondence table. Display example of monster coalescence production. The figure which shows the mass type correspondence table. The figure which shows the development production lottery table. The figure which shows the QR code determination table. The figure which shows the state type determination table for a stop mass. Search order table The figure which shows the lottery table. Search order table The figure which shows the lottery table. Search order table The figure which shows the lottery table. Search order table The figure which shows the lottery table. Search order table The figure which shows the lottery table. The figure which shows the search order table correspondence table. The figure which shows the sugoroku stop position search start position lottery table. The figure which shows the search pattern correspondence table. The figure which shows the example of the stop mass determination of the sugoroku production. The figure which shows the setting example of a pitfall flag. The figure which shows the state type determination table for the creation mass. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation group lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation group lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation group lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation group correspondence table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. The figure which shows the Sugorokumas creation pattern lottery table. Display example of dragon battle production. The figure which shows the dragon battle card arrangement lottery table. The figure which shows the dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows the dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows the dragon battle production lottery table. The figure which shows the dragon battle production lottery table. Dragon battle production No. The figure which shows the correspondence table. Display example of dragon battle production. Display example of monster panic production. Correspondence table of points earned for monster panic. The figure which shows the scenario number lottery table. The figure which shows the lottery group correspondence table. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number lottery table by lottery group. The figure which shows the game data number correspondence table. The figure which shows the monster appearance pattern number correspondence table. The figure which shows the acquisition point pattern number correspondence table. The figure which shows the monster panic search ranking determination table. The figure which shows the operation example of the monster panic production. Display example of monster panic production. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on of a sub-control circuit. A flowchart showing a ramp control task. A flowchart showing a sound control task. A flowchart showing a mother task. A flowchart showing a drawing task. A flowchart showing an animation control task. The flowchart which shows the main board communication task performed by a sub CPU. A flowchart showing an effect registration task performed by a sub CPU. A flowchart showing the effect content determination process. A flowchart showing processing when a setting change command is received. A flowchart showing a production lottery process. A flowchart showing a production lottery process during RT2 / general game state. A flowchart showing the bonus navigation effect set processing. A flowchart showing the small role navigation effect set processing. A flowchart showing an AT addition lottery process. A flowchart showing the initial setting process of the dragon battle. A flowchart showing the monster panic initial setting process. A flowchart showing the sugoroku production process. The flowchart following FIG. 123. A flowchart showing a stop position search process. A flowchart showing a mass creation process. A flowchart showing a production lottery process during the RT1 game state. A flowchart showing a mini-slot production lottery process. A flowchart showing an AT lottery process during a BB game state. A flowchart showing processing when a stop command is received. A flowchart showing the execution process of the dragon battle effect when stopped. A flowchart showing the execution process of the monster panic effect when stopped. A flowchart showing a hole determination process. A flowchart showing the mini-slot effect execution process when stopped. A flowchart showing processing when a display command is received. A flowchart showing the execution process of the dragon battle effect when displayed. A flowchart showing the monster panic effect execution process at the time of display. A flowchart showing the mini-slot effect execution process at the time of display. A flowchart showing a ceiling game state determination process. A flowchart showing the sugoroku effect execution process at the time of display. A flowchart showing the development effect set processing. A flowchart showing processing when a bonus start command is received. Display example when a setting change command is received in the carry-over state. Display example of small role navigation production. The figure which shows the EXTRA acquisition lottery table by the internal winning combination which concerns on the modification. The figure which shows the structure of the acquisition navigation point notification system at the time of EXTRA which concerns on a modification. Display example when a setting change command is received while RT1 is operating.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The game machine 1 is a game machine that uses coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and other game media such as cards that store information on the game value given or given to the player. However, in the following, it will be described as using a medal.

A liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front surface of the game machine 1. Further, behind the liquid crystal display device 131, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

A pedestal portion 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 131. A medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 4. The inserted medals are detected by the medal sensor 10S described later and credited or bet on the game.

On the left side of the medal insertion slot 10, various display units 16, 18, and 19 for displaying information related to the game are provided. Each of the various display units 16, 18 and 19 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. The bonus information display unit 16 displays a numerical value indicating the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the bonus when the bonus described later is activated. The payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the internal winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination to be described later is displayed along the effective line. The credit display unit 19 displays the number of credited medals.

On the left side of each of the display units 16, 18 and 19, a 1-BET switch 11 and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting (BET) a credited medal by a pressing operation are provided. With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation, and the maximum BET switch 13 is the maximum number of medals that can bet on one game. Bet.

The game machine 1 is provided with a display line that serves as a reference for determining whether or not the combination of symbols corresponds to a predetermined combination based on the stopped symbols when the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. Has been done. For example, a symbol (for example, "red 7 (symbol 191)" described later) constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later) is along a position corresponding to any of the effective lines 8a to 8e. By displaying the stops side by side, it is determined that the symbol combination corresponds to a predetermined combination (for example, BB1 described later).

As display lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the diagonal direction. By inserting a medal into the above-mentioned medal insertion slot 10 or pressing the BET switches 11 and 13, all of these five display lines are activated (the activated display lines are shown below. "Valid line"). Effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of winning. Here, the operation of the BET switches 11 and 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation".

Further, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 and 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131.

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout (Pay) of the medal acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5.

Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 to output sound effects and the like related to the production of the game.

On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the operation of the player, and the variation display of a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. A start lever 6 for this purpose is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, on the right side of the start lever 6, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided. In the embodiment, one game is basically started by operating the start lever 6 and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are stopped.

Here, in the embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop button) that is first performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the first. The stop operation performed after the two stop operations and the second stop operation is called the third stop operation.

Next, the display unit 2 of the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIG.

The display unit 2 uses a non-transmissive film 211, which will be described later in FIG. 4, to display a first effect area 251, a second effect area 252, a third effect area 253, a state notification area 254, a navigation point notification area 255, and a non-effect area. It is divided into 6 areas of 271. The display unit 2 has a size of, for example, about 20 inches.

The first effect area 251 is located above the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the third effect area 253 is located below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The second effect area 252 is located in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and includes the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R.

In the first production area 251, the second production area 252, and the third production area 253, various effects for increasing the interest of the game, information necessary for the player to advance the game advantageously, and the like are displayed. Will be done. The display of these effects and information is not limited to the one performed independently of the first effect area 251 and the second effect area 252, or the third effect area 253, but the first effect area 251 and the second effect area 252, or Among the third effect areas 253, those performed using a plurality of effect areas are included.

The state notification area 254 is located on the right side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and notifies the game state described later. Further, the navigation point notification area 255 is located below the state notification area 254 and notifies the current navigation point. The "navigation point" refers to the number of times that information for avoiding a transition to a disadvantageous state for the player is notified. The non-directing area 271 is a non-transparent area, and is a region in which the effect and the like are not displayed.

Therefore, the display unit 2 provides a first effect area 251, a second effect area 252, a third effect area 253, a state notification area 254, and a navigation point notification area 255 as areas for displaying the effect, etc. A non-directing area is provided as an area that is not displayed.

The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and basically, a part of the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be visually recognized. It has a function as a display window for making the reels. In addition, various effects are displayed on the symbols displayed in the area. In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R can be pressed, the player can press the reels 3L, It is in a transparent state so that the symbols on 3C and 3R can be visually recognized.

Here, each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is provided with three symbol stop positions (upper, middle, and lower) in the vertical direction (vertical direction). When the variation display (movement display) of the symbol in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the symbol is stopped and displayed at each of the symbol stop positions provided in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. .. Each display line connects the symbol stop positions in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R.

The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the respective symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and basically display the window frame of the display window for displaying the symbols.

Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131.

The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a reel panel 133, a frame 212, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, a ratio of light of all wavelengths in which a specific color is inconspicuous to the human eye). A flexible substrate (not shown) consisting of fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, and a table carrier package equipped with an IC for driving the liquid crystal panel, which are connected to the terminals of the liquid crystal panel 134 (not shown). ) Etc. The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side (that is, on the front side of the display surface) when viewed from the front of the display areas of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at predetermined intervals).

The protective glass 132 and the reel panel 133 are composed of a translucent (transmissive) member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134 and the like. A non-transmissive film 211 is attached to the back side of the region of the reel panel 133.

The frame 212 is a frame body on a substantially rectangular shape, and is composed of a non-transparent member. The frame 212 is arranged between the reel panel 133 and the liquid crystal panel 134, and when viewed from the front side, the frame 212 is combined with the non-transmissive film 211 arranged on the back side of the reel panel 133 to display the display unit 2. (See FIG. 2) is arranged so as to divide it into six areas.

The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by enclosing a liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which the liquid crystal is displayed in white when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, a voltage is not applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, the light goes to the display surface side, so that the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside. Therefore, by adopting the liquid crystal panel 134 configured in normally white, even if a situation occurs in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. The symbols arranged on the top can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation occurs in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven, the game can be played centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce the light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminates the liquid crystal panel 134), and is an acrylic resin having a thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is composed of a translucent (transmissive) member (that is, a member having a light guide function) such as.

As the reflective film 136, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver-deposited film is used, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 is reflected toward the front side. This illuminates the liquid crystal panel 134. The reflective film 136 is composed of a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmission region) 136BL, 136BC, 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed of a transparent material and are formed as a light transmitting portion that transmits incident light without being reflected.

Further, the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC and 136BR are provided at positions in front of each of the symbols to be displayed when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is stopped. The sizes and positions of the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the above-mentioned symbol display regions 21L, 21C and 21R (see FIG. 2). Further, in the reflective film 136, the regions other than the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC and 136BR are set as the reflective regions 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 is reflected by the reflective regions 136A toward the front side.

The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are arranged along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139c and 139d. The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b generate light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are arranged at upper and lower positions on the back side of the reflective film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R and is incident on the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC and 136BR. Then, the incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, 136BR and illuminates the liquid crystal panel 134.

FIG. 5 shows a symbol sequence in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of "00" to "20" and is stored (stored) in the main ROM 32 (FIG. 6) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 191)", "Blue 7 (design 192)", "White 7 (design 193)", "BAR (design 194)", "Cherry (design 194)" 195) ”,“ red bell (design 196) ”,“ blue bell (design 197) ”,“ watermelon (design 198) ”,“ SP watermelon (design 199) ”, and“ replay (design 200) ”. The constituent string of symbols is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

With reference to FIGS. 6 to 32, the circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the game machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 will be described.

FIG. 6 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls a game processing operation in the game machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling lamps 102 is shown.

The main control circuit 71 is configured by using a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component and adding a circuit for random number sampling to the main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 that performs control operations according to a preset program, and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

A clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a sampled random number are connected to the main CPU 31. 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 stores a program executed by the main CPU 31 (FIGS. 20 to 32 described later) and fixed data (FIGS. 7 to 17 described later). No command, information, or the like is transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in one direction.

The main RAM 33 is used to temporarily store data when the main CPU 31 executes a program. For example, the main RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 described later.

In the circuit of FIG. 6, BET lamps (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and medals are stored as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. Then, there are a hopper (including a drive unit for paying out) 40 that pays out a predetermined number of medals by a command of the hopper drive circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. ..

Further, the motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, and the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 17a, 17b, 17c are the outputs of the main CPU 31. It is connected to the part. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the main CPU 31 to control the operation of each actuator.

Further, as the main input signal generating means for generating the input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate the control command, the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the 1-BET switch 11, 2-BET There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, a reset switch 26, and a setting key type switch 27.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for commanding the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for commanding the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol) in response to the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to the main CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) of the medal detection unit 40S reaches the designated number data.

The reset switch 26 generates a signal indicating the selected set value. The setting key type switch 27 generates a signal indicating that the setting value change process has started or ended. Here, the set value is calculated from the adjustment of the winning probability and the payout rate (total number of medals paid out to the player (total number of medals paid out) and the total number of medals inserted into the game machine (total number of BETs)). It is an important factor related to the interests of the player and the playground side, which is related to the adjustment of the value). The set value corresponds to the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate associated therewith. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more medals may be won, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted. In this embodiment, the average value of the payout rate among the settings 1, 4, and 6 is set to be 100%. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the management of the machine discount when playing a game while changing the machine discount for a specific game machine or a plurality of game machines at a fixed period or at regular intervals. In the embodiment, the set value is set in three stages, but the setting value is not limited to this, and the set value in multiple stages can be used.

In the circuit of FIG. 6, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, the internal winning combination or the like is determined based on the internal lottery table or the like stored in the main ROM 32. In the internal winning combination (internal winning combination data), the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the mode of stop control corresponding to the internal winning combination, the display combination, or the like. It can be said that it has been done.

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

A symbol table is stored in the main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number assigned sequentially for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and a code number corresponding to each code number are provided based on the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated described above. It is associated with a symbol code that indicates the symbol.

Further, a symbol combination table is stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, the combination of symbols that establishes a winning combination (winning, etc.), the number of winning medals, and the winning determination code (establishment determination code) indicating the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when performing stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and when confirming the winning (confirmation of the display combination) after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Seen. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (establishment combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process based on the above random number sampling, the main CPU 31 is the operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the determined stop table.

When the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is reached, the main CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the main CPU 31. As a result, the main CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the medal payout process.

The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

The symbol arrangement table includes information on the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol combination table described later, it is possible to grasp the combination of symbols arranged along each effective line.

With reference to FIG. 8, the internal lottery table determination table used by the main CPU 31 when determining the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery to be described later will be described.

The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lottery times according to the game state. In the embodiment, the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state are provided as the gaming states.

The game state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 24 to 25 described later), the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum number of sliding pieces). It is a state of being distinguished by the number of sliding pieces) and whether or not the bonus game is activated.

The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R before the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to this pressing operation is stopped (in other words, the number of sliding pieces). For example, the amount by which the symbols fluctuate) is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces in each gaming state is five.

The lottery number is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value described later from one random number value (so-called determination random number value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

Referring to FIG. 8, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, and the number of lottery at this time is “26”. However, when the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see (4) in FIG. 19) described later is not "0" (when it is 1), the number of lottery is changed from "26" to "22" (FIG. 24). Step S64). Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is referred to, and when the gaming state is the SB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the SB gaming state is referred to.

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

The general gaming state is composed of an RT1 operating state (low lip), an RT2 operating state, an RT3 operating state (carryover state), and an RT non-operating state (high lip). The RT non-operating state has the highest probability that the replay described later will be determined as the internal winning combination, and the RT1 operating state has the lowest probability that the replay described later will be determined as the internal winning combination (RT). ) Is in operation. Further, the RT2 operating state is a state that triggers a transition to the RT non-operating state. That is, it shifts to the RT non-operating state via the RT2 operating state. The RT3 operating state is a state having a carry-over combination. The carry-over combination is a combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are allowed to be lined up along the effective line over one or more games (depending on the internal winning combination). Specifically, BB1, BB2, which will be described later, Or BB3. In addition, BB1, BB2, or BB3 are collectively referred to as "bonus" below. Therefore, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination and the state has the carry-over combination, the RT3 operating state is set.

Whether or not the RT is in the non-operating state is determined by the RT operating flag. Specifically, when the RT1 operating flag is on, it is in the RT1 operating state, when the RT2 operating flag is on, it is in the RT2 operating state, and when the RT3 operating flag is on, it is in the RT3 operating state. This is the RT3 operating flag. On the other hand, when all of the RT1 operating flag to the RT3 operating flag are off, the RT is not operating.

Here, the RT non-operating state is positioned as a replay winning probability high probability state (high lip) because the replay described later has the highest probability of being determined as an internal winning combination. In addition, the RT1 operating state is positioned as a replay winning probability low probability state (low lip) because the probability that the replay described later will be determined as an internal winning combination is the lowest. In addition, the RT2 operating state is positioned as a chance zone (CZ) because it is a state that triggers a transition to a replay winning probability high probability state. The RT3 operating state is positioned as a carry-over state because the bonus is internally won and the symbol combinations corresponding to the internally won combinations are allowed to line up along the effective line over one or more games. .. When the symbol combinations corresponding to the carry-over combination are lined up along the valid line in the carry-over state, the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus has been won, updates the RT3 operating flag to off, and ends the RT3 operating state. ..

When the bonus is won, the BB operating flag is updated to on and the big bonus (BB) is activated. Then, the RB operating flag is updated to ON according to the operation of the BB, and the gaming state is changed from the RT3 operating state to the RB gaming state.

The RB game state is a game state composed of a game in which a first-class special accessory is operated, and is an advantageous game state as compared with a general game state. "Type 1 special accessory" is an accessory that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability that the condition device for winning for each specified number will operate, and is predetermined. When the game is played, the operation can be continued until the result of the game is obtained not more than 8 times. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state, and when this RB operating flag is on, the game When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB gaming state.

The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that the BB operating flag described later is ON (determined as YES in step S31 of FIG. 22 described later). In this case, the RB operation processing is performed (step S33 in FIG. 22 described later), "8" is set in the gameable number counter, and "8" is set in the winning possible number counter. The gameable number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB game state. The winning count counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB game state.

The condition for the RB operating flag to be updated to off is basically the value of the playable number counter set to "8" after eight unit games have been played since the RB operating flag was updated to on. Becomes "0" (determined as YES in step S142 in FIG. 29, which will be described later), or the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed in eight unit games after the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, the value of the winning count counter set to "8" becomes "0" (determined as YES in step S140 of FIG. 29, which will be described later). It is also updated off when the BB operating flag is updated off.

The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the big bonus (BB) is operating. In the embodiment, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the BB3 operating flag are provided as the BB operating flag. When the BB1 operating flag is on, the operating BB is BB1, and when the BB2 operating flag is on, the operating BB is BB2, and when the BB3 operating flag is on. The operating BB is BB3. The BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to a type 1 special accessory. The "continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory" is a device that can continuously operate the first-class special accessory, and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed and is predetermined. It means that the operation is terminated when it is done. In the state where the big bonus is activated, the expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (the number of medals inserted in one game) used for playing the game is in all the game states. Highest in.

The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is displayed along the effective line (determined as YES in step S161 of FIG. 31 described later). In this case, the BB operating process is performed (step S162 in FIG. 31 described later). In the BB operation time processing, when the activated BB is BB1, "465" is set in the bonus end number counter, and when the activated BB is BB2, "330" is set in the bonus end number counter. When the activated BB is BB3, "140" is set in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 for the purpose of counting the number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of the bonus.

The condition for updating the BB operating flag to off is that the value of the set bonus end number counter becomes "0" (determined as YES in step S134 of FIG. 29 described later). When the BB operating flag is updated to off, the RT2 operating flag is updated to on, and the state shifts to the RT2 operating state (chance zone).

Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated on to when it is updated off will be described. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is displayed along the valid line, the BB operating flag corresponding to the bonus is updated to on. When the BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, when the playable number counter becomes "0" or the winning possible number counter becomes "0", the RB operating flag is updated to off. If the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on again.

When the condition for updating the BB operating flag to off is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to off, but the RB operating flag is turned off when the BB operating flag is updated to off. Will be updated to. Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on.

On the other hand, when the SB, which will be described later, is won, the SB operating flag is updated to ON, and the gaming state shifts to the SB gaming state. The SB game state is a game state composed of a game in which a normal accessory is operated. The "ordinary accessory" is an accessory that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number, or increases the probability that the condition device related to winning for each specified number is activated, and is a combination of specific symbols. It means that the operation is performed when is displayed and the operation is terminated when the result of one game is obtained.

With reference to FIG. 9, when the bonus ends, the RT2 operating state (chance zone) is entered. In this chance zone, when the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip roll or SB described later is displayed along the effective line, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state) is entered, but the low rip roll or SB is displayed. When the symbol combination corresponding to SB is not displayed along the effective line and 30 games are exhausted, the state shifts to the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state). In the replay winning probability low probability state, even if 1200 games are digested, the replay winning probability high probability state is entered (so-called ceiling function). Further, in the replay winning probability high probability state, when the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip roll or SB described later is displayed along the effective line, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state) is entered. In these replay winning probability high probability state, chance zone, or replay winning probability low probability state, if the bonus is internally won, it shifts to the RT3 operating state (carryover state), and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is along the valid line. When it is displayed, it shifts to the RB game state (bonus). Then, when the bonus ends, it shifts to the chance zone.

Low-rip roll means that when the red bell or blue bell described later is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell or blue bell determined as the internal winning combination cannot be displayed along the valid line. It is a display result displayed in the case. The red bell or the blue bell is a role that the player cannot aim at at the same time as a display role. Therefore, although not shown, the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip outcome is displayed along the effective line even though the above-mentioned ceiling function has shifted from the replay winning probability low probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state. In order to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state (falling) again by being done, the internal winning role when shifting from the replay winning probability low probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state by the ceiling function When the red bell or the blue bell is determined as, an assist time (AT) is provided to notify the player of the determined internal winning combination. The player can grasp that the red bell or the blue bell has been determined as the internal winning combination by this notification, and as a result, it is possible to easily avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state.

It should be noted that even when the SB is established as the display combination, it shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state, so it is necessary to avoid the SB being established as the display combination. Regarding this point, in the embodiment, when the SB is determined as the internal winning combination, it is always notified to that effect (step S459 of FIG. 119 described later), so that it is easy to avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state. it can.

The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. This internal lottery table is used when the main CPU 31 determines a data pointer associated with the internal winning combination.

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

In the embodiment, the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value, and when the subtracted value is negative, the numerical value corresponding to the lottery value is determined as the winning number. For example, when the game state is a general game state and the internal lottery table (FIG. 10) corresponding to this game state is referred to, the random number value extracted from the random number generator 36 by the main CPU 31 is “45122”. First, the lottery value "42122" corresponding to the winning number "1" is subtracted from this "45122". The subtracted value is "3000" (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “5461” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “3000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, "2" corresponding to this lottery value is determined as the winning number.

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

The roles of the embodiment include BB1, BB2, BB3, SB, red bell, blue bell, special, cherry, watermelon, SP watermelon, RB medium increase combination 1, RB medium increase combination 2, and replay.

Further, in the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 10, the internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 11, and the internal lottery table for RT1 operation shown in (1) of FIG. , The internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in (2) of FIG. 12, the internal lottery table for RT3 operation shown in (3) of FIG. 12, and the internal lottery table for SB game state shown in FIG. 13 are provided.

The internal lottery table for the general game state is referred to in the general game state when RT is not operating (replay winning probability high probability state), and the internal lottery table for the RB game state is referred to in the RB game state, and the inside for RT1 operation is in operation. The lottery table is referred to during RT1 operation in the general game state (replay winning probability low probability state), and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is referred to during RT2 operation (chance zone) in the general game state, and RT3 is in operation. The internal lottery table for SB game state is referred to during RT3 operation (carryover state) in the general game state, and the internal lottery table for SB game state is referred to in the SB game state.

Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. An internal lottery table referred to in a replay winning probability high probability state (FIG. 10), an internal lottery table referenced in a replay winning probability low probability state ((1) in FIG. 12), and an internal lottery table referenced in a chance zone (FIG. 10). Comparing 12 (2)) with the internal lottery table referred to in the carry-over state ((3) in FIG. 12), when using the internal lottery table referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state, the winning number " The lottery value corresponding to "1" is the largest. The small winning combination / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” is “1”, and referring to FIG. 14 described later, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to the replay.

As will be described in detail later, when the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the valid line, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in this unit game are automatically inserted. Therefore, the replay winning probability high probability state has a higher probability of internally winning the replay than other states, and as a result, the player can obtain the benefit of being able to proceed with the unit game without inserting a medal.

Here, we focus on the small role / replay data pointer "9". With reference to FIG. 10, the winning numbers corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “9” are “21” and “22”. The bonus data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers "21" and "22" are "1" and "2". In addition, referring to FIG. 15 described later, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1 and the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2. Therefore, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "9" (when the winning number is "21" or "22"), either BB1 or BB2 is always determined as the internal winning combination at the same time. It will be. In the embodiment, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "9" (when the winning number is "21" or "22"), the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are input for a predetermined period (about 13). Second) The execution of the game is stopped by performing the non-accepting control (step S16 in FIG. 20 described later).

Although FIG. 10 is a table corresponding to the setting "1", there is also a table corresponding to the settings "4" and "6". They differ in the lottery value for one or more winning numbers. For example, the lottery values of BB1 to BB3 corresponding to the winning numbers "23" to "25" and the lottery values of the red bell + blue bell corresponding to the winning numbers "4" are the values in the table corresponding to the setting "1". The value in the table corresponding to the setting "4" is larger than that in the table corresponding to the setting "6", and the value in the table corresponding to the setting "6" is further larger. By doing so, the setting "6" can be set to the most advantageous state, the setting "4" can be set to the next advantageous state, and the setting "1" can be set to the most disadvantageous state.

The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. This internal winning combination determination table is used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the data pointer corresponding to the winning number determined by referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 10 to 13.

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

For example, when the winning number determined by referring to the above-mentioned internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 10) is "5", the small winning combination / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number "5" is "4". , And the bonus data pointer is "1". With reference to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, the hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “4” are “00000011” (data 1) and “0000000000” (data 2). The content is red bell + blue bell. Further, referring to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, the hit request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer “1” is “00000100” (data 2), and the content thereof is BB1. Therefore, when the winning number determined by referring to the internal lottery table for the general game state (FIG. 10) is "5", the red bell + blue bell + BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination.

Here, referring to the small role / replay data pointer 2 in FIG. 14, the content is a red bell (+ low rip rolls 1 to 4). This low rip result is when the stop operation is performed at a timing different from the timing when the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell is displayed even though the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination. It is a roll displayed by control. Therefore, strictly speaking, a low lip roll is not an internal winning role.

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

The symbol combination table includes display combination data (information) corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one effective line, and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination data. It has.

For example, when the symbol combination of "cherry-ANY-ANY" is displayed along the valid line, "1" is determined as the storage area data and "00001000" is determined as the display combination data by referring to the symbol combination table. To. The display role corresponding to this data is cherry. Further, the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination data "00001000" is "2". In addition, "ANY" indicates an arbitrary symbol.

In this way, when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the valid line, medals are basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed along the valid line, the gaming state changes from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag without paying out medals.

Similarly, when the combination of symbols related to SB is displayed along the valid line, the gaming state changes from the general gaming state to the SB gaming state by turning on the SB operating flag without paying out medals. .. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the valid line, the same number of medals as the medals bet on the unit game this time are automatically inserted.

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

Here, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the low lip rolls 1 to 4 will be described. When the combination of "blue 7-bell-bell" symbols is displayed along the effective line, the display role becomes low lip 1 and the combination of "red 7-bell-bell" symbols is displayed along the effective line. When it is displayed, the display combination becomes a low lip result 2. In addition, when the combination of "white 7-bell-bell" symbols is displayed along the effective line, the display combination becomes a low lip roll 3, and the combination of "BAR-bell-bell" symbols is displayed along the effective line. When is displayed, the display combination becomes a low lip result 4. That is, all of the combinations of symbols corresponding to the low lip rolls 1 to 4 are not so-called loose stitches in which all the symbols are different, but are combinations of symbols in accordance with the rules. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the low lip result is established as the display combination.

The bonus operating table will be described with reference to FIG. This bonus operating table is used when the main CPU 31 sets various counters and the like related to the operation of the bonus game.

The bonus activation table contains information on the operating flag stored in the operating flag storage area provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the operating game state, and information on the value stored in the bonus end number counter. And the information of the value stored in the playable number counter and the value information stored in the winning possible number counter are defined.

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

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

The work area of the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

The work area includes a plurality of storage areas for storing data used for control processing of the main CPU 31, and addresses up to 999 are assigned to each storage area. For example, the set value is stored in the storage area at address 100 of each storage area. Further, in the storage areas of addresses 201, 202, 203, and 204, the state of the operating flag set in the BB operation processing or the RB operation processing ((5) in FIG. 19 described later). The number of payouts (the number of bonus ends), the number of games that can be played, and the number of times that a prize can be won are stored, and the type of carry-over combination set in the storage area at address 205 ((4) in FIG. The number of RT games is stored in the area.

The information stored in the work area can be said to be a plurality of types of information related to the game, but basically, the set values of the plurality of types of information are changed by the operation of the setting key type switch 27. It will be erased accordingly. However, the information stored at least at addresses 201 to 206 is not deleted even when the set value is changed by the operation of the setting key type switch 27.

Various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

(1) and (2) of FIG. 19 show an internal winning combination storage area. The internal winning combination storage area is composed of an internal winning combination storage area 1 and an internal winning combination 2 storage area. The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores data corresponding to small winning combinations and replays, and the internal winning combination Data corresponding to the bonus is stored in the 2 storage area.

FIG. 19 (1) shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the replay. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the red bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the blue bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the watermelon. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the SP watermelon. Bit 6 is a specially corresponding storage area. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

FIG. 19 (2) shows the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the increasing combination 1 during RB. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the increasing combination 2 in RB. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to SB. Bits 6 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

FIG. 19 (3) shows a display combination 3 storage area. Bit 0 of the display combination 3 storage area is a storage area corresponding to the low rip roll 1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the low lip roll 2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the low lip roll 3. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the low lip roll 4. Bits 4 to 7 are unused storage areas.

FIG. 19 (4) shows a carry-over combination storage area in which data related to the carry-over combination is stored. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to BB3. Bit 0, bit 1, and bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, if there is a carry-over combination, "1" is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carry-over combination. For example, when the carry-over combination is BB1, "1" is stored in bit 2 of the carry-over combination storage area.

FIG. 19 (5) shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the BB3 operating flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the SB operating flag. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 operating flag. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 operating flag. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to the RT3 operating flag.

The operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 20 to 32.

A main flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting has been changed (step S1). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S2, the designated storage area for changing the setting is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S3. The designated storage area for changing the setting refers to a storage area related to any address other than at least addresses 201 to 206 in the work area of the main RAM 33. Then, in the process of step S2, the memory of the storage area related to the addresses other than the addresses 201 to 206 is erased, and the information of the set value is updated at the address 100. As a result, the stored contents of the storage areas related to the addresses other than the addresses 201 to 206 are updated, while the original information is stored in the storage areas related to the addresses 201 to 206. To.

In step S3, the setting change command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S4. The setting change command includes information on the setting value updated in the process of step S2, information stored in addresses 201 to 206 in the work area of the main RAM 33, and the like.

In step S4, the designated area for initialization at the end of the game is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S5. Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases / moves the data in the writable area of the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters required for the next game to the write area of the main RAM 33, and sets the next game. Specify the start address of the sequence program. In step S5, the bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs the RB operating process based on the BB operating flag.

In step 6, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. The main lock control flag is information for determining whether or not to execute the game. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S7, 23270 is set in the main lock control timer, and the process proceeds to step S8. The main lock control timer is a timer that measures the period during which the game is not executed, and is subtracted (counted) in the interrupt process (FIG. 32 described later) described later.

Here, the main lock control flag is updated to the on when any of the winning numbers "21" and "22" is determined in the internal lottery process (step S74 in FIG. 25 described later), or the RT game. When the RT2 operating flag is set to off when the number counter becomes 0 (step S159 in FIG. 30 described later), but when YES is determined in step S6, the latter RT game number counter This is the case when the RT2 operating flag is set to 0 when the value becomes 0. When the RT2 operating flag is set to 0 when the RT game number counter becomes 0, 30 games are played in the RT operating state, which is a chance zone, without displaying a low lip result and SB. This is the case when the game shifts during RT non-operation, which is a state with a high probability of winning a replay.

Therefore, when the player shifts from the chance zone to the replay winning probability high probability state, the input of the start switch 6S is not accepted for a predetermined period (about 26 seconds) in the next game (step S53 in FIG. 23 described later). As a result, the game is not executed. As a result, the player can grasp that the player has shifted to the advantageous replay winning probability high probability state.

In step S8, the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as updating the number of BETs based on the input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11 to 13. Further, the main CPU 31 performs a process of determining whether or not a start operation is possible based on the updated number of BETs.

In step S9, the random number value is extracted, stored in the random number value storage area provided in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S10. The random value extracted in the process of step S9 is used in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 24 to 25 described later). In step S10, the internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. Here, when this determination is YES, it is a case where any of the winning numbers "21" and "22" is determined in the internal lottery process (step S74 in FIG. 25 described later). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S12, 11635 is set in the main lock control timer, and the process proceeds to step S13. As a result, when any of the winning numbers "21" and "22" is determined in the internal lottery process, the input of the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS is not accepted for a predetermined period (about 13 seconds) (described later). As a result of step S16) in FIG. 21, the game is not executed. As a result, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 10).

In step S13, the start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S14. The start command includes information such as the game status and the internal winning combination. In step S14, the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the rotation of the reel has reached a constant speed. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. 21, and if NO, the process of step S15 is repeated.

In step S16, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S16 is repeated, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the stop button is enabled and the process proceeds to step S18.

In step S18, the reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, the main CPU 31 executes an instruction related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S19, the display combination and the like determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S19. In step S21, the medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, the main CPU 31 stores (credits) or pays out medals based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in the process of step S19.

In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the number of medals paid out determined in the process of step S19, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the counter according to the number of medals to be paid out. In step S23, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S24, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

In step S24, the bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, the RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, the bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4.

The bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. 20, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the RB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S6 of FIG.

The medal reception / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. 23. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic closing counter is "0" (step S41). The "automatic insertion counter" is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S43.

In step S42, the medal passage permission process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S43, the value of the automatic closing counter is copied to the closing number counter, and then the automatic closing counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S44. The “inserted number counter” is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

In step S44, it is determined whether or not the passage of the medal is detected. In this process, for example, the input from the medal sensor 10S is checked, and it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S45, it is determined whether or not the value of the input number counter is the maximum input value. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S46. The maximum input value is "3" regardless of the gaming state. In step S46, "1" is added to the value of the input number counter, and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, "5" is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S48.

In step S48, the medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S49, "1" is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S50, it is determined whether or not the medal is in the process of passing. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, the bet switch is checked, and the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the input number counter is the maximum input value. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S53, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

In step S53, it is determined whether or not the main lock control flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process of step S53 is repeated, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S54. By performing this process, when the number of medals (3 medals) corresponding to the maximum number of inserted medals is inserted, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not rotate even if the start lever 6 or the like is operated. As a result, the player can tactilely grasp that the RT2 operating state (chance zone) has shifted to the RT non-operating state (high lip). This process corresponds to steps S6 and S7 of FIG. 20 described above.

In step S54, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S55, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S44. In step S55, the process of prohibiting the passage of medals is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9 of FIG.

The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25.

First, the main CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S61), and proceeds to step S62. In step S62, the internal lottery table change process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S63.

In step S63, it is determined whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area is "0", that is, whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, the number of lottery is changed to "22", and the process proceeds to step S65.

In step S65, the random number value stored in the random number value storage area is set in the register as the determination random number value, "1" is set as the initial value of the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, among the plurality of types of internal lottery tables (FIGS. 10 to 13), the internal lottery table corresponding to the game state is referred to, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S67.

In step S67, it is determined whether or not the digit has been performed. In this process, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value set in the register, and determines whether or not the result is negative. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S68.

In step S68, the value subtracted in the process of step S67 is set in the register as a new determination random number value, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, the winning number is added by "1", the number of lottery is subtracted by "1", and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the number of lottery is "0". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S71, "0" is set as the data pointer for small win / replay, "0" is set as the data pointer for bonus, and the process proceeds to step S77 in FIG. In step S62, the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning numbers of the referenced internal lottery table are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S73 of FIG.

In step S73 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the winning number is "21" or "22". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, the main lock control flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S75. The processing here corresponds to the processing of steps S11 and S12 of FIG. 20 described above.

In step S75, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14) is referred to, and the hit request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S72 of FIG. 24 is acquired, and the step is taken. Move to S76. In step S76, the hit request flag acquired in the process of step S75 is stored in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area, that is, the internal winning combination 1 storage area or the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S77, it is determined whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S78, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S78, the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 15) is referred to, the winning request flag corresponding to the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S72 of FIG. 24 is acquired, and the acquired winning request flag is set. It is stored in the carry-over combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S79.

In step S79, it is determined whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S80, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S80, the RT3 operating flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S81. In this process, when the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the process of setting the ON RT operating flag to off is also performed. In step S81, the logical sum of the value stored in the carry-over combination storage area and the value stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2 is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2, and the process proceeds to step S11 of FIG. By this process, once the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the determined combination is always carried over as the internal winning combination until the symbol combination corresponding to the determined combination is displayed along the valid line.

The internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S94, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S94, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is changed, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

In step S95, it is determined whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S63 of FIG. 24. In step S96, the internal lottery table for RT3 operation is changed, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG.

The reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, in other words, the non-disabled stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed (step S101). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if NO, step S101 is repeated. In step S102, the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area of the main RAM 33 is reset, the operation stop button is determined, and the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the stop button non-operation counter is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S104. The stop button non-operation counter is a counter that counts the stop buttons that can be pressed. In step S104, "5" is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, one stop table is selected from the stop table group based on the operation stop button and the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, referring to the selected stop table, the “stop start position”, that is, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center thereof is located. Temporarily determines the number of sliding pieces based on the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c, and proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the symbol position having the highest priority among the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched, and the process proceeds to step S108. The "symbol counter" is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, and the value of the symbol counter is the symbol display area 21L. , 21C, 21R corresponds to the code number of the symbol located at the symbol stop position in the middle row.

The search for the symbol position with the highest priority is performed as follows. First, when "5" is set as the number of checks, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +0, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +1, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +2, and the symbol counter. For the five symbol positions, the symbol position corresponding to the value +3 and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value +4, the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped along the effective line. Search whether it is a position or not. Then, when there is only one stoptable symbol position along the effective line, this stoppable symbol position is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority.

When the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination have a plurality of symbol positions that can be stopped along the effective line, the ranking is performed as follows. It defines the highest priority for replays, the next highest priority for bonuses, and the lowest priority for other roles. The reason why the priority is defined in this way is that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are preferentially stopped while not inciting the player's gambling spirit. Therefore, among the plurality of symbol positions where the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped along the effective line, the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the highest-ranked combination become the effective line. The symbol position that can be stopped along the line is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority.

In addition, if there is no symbol position where the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be stopped along the effective line, the symbol position corresponding to any combination is not displayed along the effective line. Determined as the symbol position with high priority.

In step S108, the number of slip pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is compared with the symbol position searched in the process of step S107, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the number of sliding pieces is finally determined based on the comparison result, and the process proceeds to step S110.

In the process of step S109, the number of sliding pieces is finally determined as follows. When the result of the number of slip pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is the same as the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the process of step S107, the number of slide pieces tentatively determined in advance is actually slipped. This is decided as the number of pieces.

On the other hand, when the result of the number of sliding pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 and the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the process of step S107 are different, the search for the symbol position with the highest priority is performed. The number of sliding pieces is redetermined based on the result, and the number of sliding pieces is finally determined as the actual number of sliding pieces. For example, the number of sliding pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is "0", and the result of the symbol position having the highest priority searched in the process of step S107 is the result corresponding to the number of sliding pieces "2". In some cases, the number of sliding pieces "2" based on the search result of the symbol position having the highest priority is determined as the actual number of sliding pieces.

Here, taking as an example the case where the stop start position when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation is "03", the process of actually determining the number of sliding pieces is described in FIG. Will be explained with reference to.

For example, if the internal winning combination is BB1 and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position "03" is defined as "0" in the stop table corresponding to this BB1, in the process of step S106, it is set to BB1. The number of sliding pieces is tentatively determined as "0" with reference to the corresponding stop table. After that, in the process of step S107, the symbol position having the highest priority among the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to "4", the symbol position that can be moved from the symbol position "03" corresponding to the symbol counter is between "03" and "07". With reference to FIG. 5, if the symbol positions are "03" to "05", the symbol "blue 7" constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 can be displayed along the effective line. In the process of S107, it is assumed that the symbol position "03" corresponding to the number of sliding pieces "0" is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority. Then, in step S109, the result of the number of slip pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 is the same as the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the process of step S107. The number of pieces "0" will be determined as the actual number of sliding pieces.

Further, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position "03" is defined as "0" in the stop table corresponding to this watermelon, the watermelon is used in the process of step S106. The number of sliding pieces is tentatively determined as "0" with reference to the corresponding stop table. After that, in the process of step S107, the symbol position having the highest priority among the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to "4", the symbol position that can be moved from the symbol position "03" corresponding to the symbol counter is between "03" and "07". With reference to FIG. 5, the symbol "watermelon" constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon can be displayed along the effective line only when the symbol position is "07". In the process of S107, the symbol position "07" corresponding to the number of sliding pieces "4" is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority. Then, in step S109, the result of the number of slip pieces tentatively determined in the process of step S106 and the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the process of step S107 are different, so that the symbol position with the highest priority is obtained. The number of sliding pieces is re-determined as "4" based on the search result of, and the number of sliding pieces "4" is finally determined as the actual number of sliding pieces.

Further, for example, when the internal winning combination is a replay and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position "03" is defined as "0" in the stop table corresponding to this replay, in the process of step S106, The number of sliding pieces is tentatively determined as "0" by referring to the stop table corresponding to the replay. After that, in the process of step S107, the symbol position having the highest priority among the symbol positions that can be moved from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched. In the embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to "4", the symbol position that can be moved from the symbol position "03" corresponding to the symbol counter is between "03" and "07". With reference to FIG. 5, if the symbol positions are "04" to "06", the symbol "replay" constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the replay can be displayed along the effective line. Then, when there are a plurality of symbol positions in which the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be displayed along the effective line, the symbol position closest to the stop start position, that is, the number of sliding pieces is the smallest. The symbol stop position "04" is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority. Therefore, in step S109, the result of the number of sliding pieces tentatively determined in the processing of step S106 (here, the number of sliding pieces "0") and the result of the symbol position with the highest priority searched in the processing of step S107 (here). Since the symbol position "4") corresponding to the number of sliding pieces "1" is different, the number of sliding pieces is redetermined as "1" based on the search result of the symbol position having the highest priority, and the number of sliding pieces is determined again. This is determined with "1" as the actual number of sliding pieces.

In step S110, the symbol waits for a stop and the process proceeds to step S111. In this process, the main CPU 31 waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop until the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach the symbol positions moved by the number of sliding pieces finally determined in the process of step S109. When the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reach the symbol positions moved by the number of sliding pieces determined in the process of step S77, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

For example, in the above-mentioned example when the internal winning combination is BB1, since the number of sliding pieces "0" is actually determined as the actual number of sliding pieces, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position "03" is displayed on the left. The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped so as to be the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the area 21L.

Further, in the above-mentioned example when the internal winning combination is a watermelon, since the number of sliding pieces "4" is actually determined as the actual number of sliding pieces, the symbol position of the left reel 3L is finally determined by the process of step S109. Wait for the left reel 3L to stop until it reaches the symbol position moved by the "4" pieces, and then left so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position "07" becomes the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L on the left. Stop the rotation of the reel 3L.

Further, in the above-mentioned example when the internal winning combination is a replay, since the number of sliding pieces "1" is actually determined as the actual number of sliding pieces, the symbol position of the left reel 3L is finally determined by the process of step S109. Wait for the left reel 3L to stop until it reaches the symbol position moved by the "1" piece, and then left so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position "04" becomes the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L on the left. Stop the rotation of the reel 3L.

In step S111, the reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S112. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of the stopped reel and the position of the stopped symbol. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

With reference to FIG. 28, the processing at the time of determining the display combination and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any low-rip roll or SB (step S121). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S20 of FIG. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 21, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S123, the RT1 operating flag is set to on, and the RT game number counter is set to 1200. The RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games during RT operation, and is decremented (counted) by 1 for each unit game (step S152 or step S156 in FIG. 30 described later).

Here, the processing of step S123 is performed in the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state) or RT2 operating state (chance zone) (NO in step S122), and the display combination is a low lip result or SB. (YES in step S121). Therefore, when a low rip roll or SB serves as a display in the replay winning probability high probability state or the chance zone, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state) is entered.

The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the SB operating flag is on (step S131). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S135, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S133.

In step S133, it is determined whether or not the winning is established, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed along the valid line. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S141. In step S134, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S135, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S139.

In step S135, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S136. In the BB end processing, first, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag to off. Further, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the bonus end number counter to "0". In step S136, the RT2 operating flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S137. In step S137, the value of the RT game number counter is set to 30, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, the bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG.

In step S139, the value of the winning count counter is subtracted by "1", and the process proceeds to step S140. In step S139, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning count counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S141.

In step S141, the value of the playable number counter is subtracted by "1", and the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, it is determined whether or not the value of the playable number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. In step S143, the RB / SB end processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB operating flag or the SB operating flag to off.

The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S151). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S152, "1" is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S153.

In step S153, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is "0". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S154, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. In step S154, the RT1 operating flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

In step S155, it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. In step S156, "1" is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S157.

In step S157, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S158, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. In step S158, the RT2 operating flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S159. In step S159, the main lock control flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. The processing here corresponds to the processing of step S6, step S7, and step S53 of FIG. 23 described above.

The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S161). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S166. In step S162, the BB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S165.

In step S163, the carry-over combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S164. In step S164, the RT operating flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, the bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG.

In step S166, it is determined whether or not the display combination is SB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S168. In step S167, SB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG. 20.

In step S168, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a replay. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S169, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG. In step S169, the value of the input number counter is copied to the value of the automatic input counter, and the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG.

The periodic interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. The periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S171) and moves to step S172. In step S172, the input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S173.

In step S173, it is determined whether or not the main lock control timer is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S174, the main lock control timer is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S175. In step S175, it is determined whether or not the main lock control timer is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S176, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In step S176, the main lock control flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S177.

In step S177, the reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S178. By this process, the main CPU 31 controls to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request for starting the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R performed in step S14 of FIG. Further, the main CPU 31 controls to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in response to the pressing operation of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

In step S178, the lamp / 7SEG drive process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S179. In step S179, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

As described above, the circuit configuration of the main control circuit 71 provided in the game machine 1, the table group stored in the main control circuit 71, and the game processing operation by the main control circuit 71 are configured as shown in FIGS. 6 to 32. And said. The action and effect obtained by doing so will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

FIG. 33 shows a case where the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R is operated as the third stop operation (so-called, so-called). This is a display example of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (in the case of forward pressing). (1) and (2) of FIG. 33 are display examples when the stop start position is "14" for all reels. The "stop start position" means that when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line 8c, and the center is the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c. The position of.

FIG. 33 (1) is a display example when the “red bell (small combination / replay data pointer“ 2 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination. According to (1) of FIG. 33, "red bell-red bell-red bell" is displayed along the cross-up line 8a. That is, the symbol combination corresponding to the "red bell" determined as the internal winning combination is displayed along the effective line.

FIG. 33 (2) is a display example when the “blue bell (small combination / replay data pointer“ 3 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination. According to (2) of FIG. 33, "red 7-red bell-red bell" is displayed along the cross-down line 8e. That is, not the symbol combination corresponding to the "red bell" determined as the internal winning combination, but the symbol combination corresponding to the "low lip roll 2" is displayed along the effective line.

In the embodiment, when "red bell (small role / replay data pointer" 2 ")" or "blue bell (small role / replay data pointer" 3 ")" is determined as the internal winning combination, If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, not the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination but the symbol combination corresponding to any of the low lip rolls 1 to 4 is displayed along the effective line. Then, in the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state) or RT2 operating state (chance zone), when any of the low rip rolls 1 to 4 is the display combination, the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability) Move to low probability state).

By doing so, in the RT2 operating state (chance zone), the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip roll is displayed along the effective line, which is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the replay winning probability high probability state. You can proceed with the game hoping that you will not be able to switch to the low probability state of winning the replay. In addition, as the number of unit games in the RT2 operating state (chance zone) increases, it becomes possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation for shifting to the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the degree of expectation of shifting to a replay winning probability high probability state, which is advantageous for the player, over a plurality of games, and as a result, a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game. Can be provided.

Further, in the replay winning probability high probability state, it is advantageous in that the probability that medals are automatically inserted is the highest. Therefore, 30 unit games are played between the transition to the RT2 operating state (chance zone) and the time when the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip roll is displayed along the effective line, which is advantageous for the player. Even in the case of shifting to the RT operating state, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the gambling spirit of the player due to the rapid increase in the number of medals paid out.

In addition, although not shown, the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip outcome is displayed along the effective line even though the above-mentioned ceiling function has shifted from the replay winning probability low probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state. In order to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state (falling) again by being done, the internal winning role when shifting from the replay winning probability low probability state to the replay winning probability high probability state by the ceiling function When the red bell or the blue bell is determined as, an assist time (AT) is provided to notify the player of the determined internal winning combination. The player can grasp that the red bell or the blue bell has been determined as the internal winning combination by this notification, and as a result, it is possible to easily avoid falling into the replay winning probability low probability state.

Further, as will be described in detail later, the assist time (AT) here may be performed a predetermined number of times even while the RT2 operating state (chance zone) or RT non-operating state (high lip) is operating. By doing so, it is possible to grasp that the red bell or the blue bell has been determined as the internal winning combination, and as a result, the RT2 operating state (chance zone) or the RT non-operating state (high lip) to the RT1 operating state (low). It may be possible to avoid falling into the lip).

With reference to FIGS. 34 to 143, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 provided in the game machine 1, the table group stored in the sub-control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 131 by the sub-control circuit 72, the speaker 9L, The processing operation of 9R, LEDs 101 and lamps 102 will be described.

FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 controls the production of video, sound, light, or a game in which these are combined, and the main control circuit 71 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and control of reels. It is configured on a different circuit board from each other.

The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Performs various processes such as determining and executing the content of the production. In this way, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 commands and informs the main control circuit 71. Etc. are not entered.

The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, a DSP 88, an audio RAM 89, a D / A converter 90, and an amplifier 91. Consists of.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to a control program or the like stored in the sub ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generator, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the control program of the sub CPU 81.

The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The sub CPU control programs shown in FIGS. 106 to 142, which will be described later, are stored in the program storage area. Specifically, the operating system, the device driver, the main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , A sound control task for controlling the sound output by 9R, a drawing task for controlling the display of an image on the liquid crystal display device 131, and the like are included.

The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as video sound based on animation data and operation sound of the start lever 6. It is composed of a voice control data storage area in which etc. are stored, an LED / lamp control data storage area in which light lighting patterns and the like are stored, and the like.

Further, the sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 is provided with a work area and a storage area similar to the work area and the storage area provided in the main RAM 33. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 72 can also discriminate between the internal winning combination, the display combination, the carry-over combination, and the operating flag. Further, although not shown, an RT game number storage area is also provided, and the sub-control circuit 72 can also determine the remaining RT game number.

The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and generates an image according to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 81 based on the command output by the sub CPU 81. The data required for the task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at startup. The generated image is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 131 via the driver 87.

The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and is data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R, including sound data (including video sound data described later and operation sound data described later) based on a command output by the sub CPU 81. ) Is determined. The sound data determined here is stored in the sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 89.

The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into audio as analog. The amplifier 91 is an amplifier, and amplifies the voice converted to analog by the D / A converter 90, and outputs the amplified voice from the speakers 9L, 9R, and the like.

Further, LEDs 101 and lamps 102 are connected to the sub CPU 81, and light is output based on an output signal transmitted by the sub CPU 81.

Further, an operation unit 17 is connected to the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, information such as a game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 in response to the operation of the operation unit 17.

The production stage in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35.

In the embodiment, the player stays in a different production stage for each game state. For example, in the RT1 operating state (replay winning probability low probability state), it stays in the mini-thro stage (see FIG. 36 described later), and in the RT2 operating state (chance zone), it stays in the sugoroku stage A (see FIG. 37 described later). , In the RT non-operating state (replay winning probability high probability state), the player stays in the sugoroku stage B (FIG. 38 described later).

Different effects are performed in these mini-thro stage, sugoroku stage A, or sugoroku stage B. For example, in the mini-slot stage, a mini-slot effect (described later in FIGS. 45 to 51), a monster coalescence effect (described later in FIGS. 44 and 52), and a dragon battle effect (described later in FIGS. 78 to 85) are performed. Further, at the sugoroku stage A, a sugoroku effect (FIGS. 53 to 77 described later) is performed. Then, at the sugoroku stage B, a sugoroku effect, a dragon battle effect, and a monster panic effect (FIGS. 86 to 105 described later) are performed. Although details are not described, various effects other than the above-mentioned effects are also performed in the mini-thro stage, sugoroku stage A, or sugoroku stage B.

In the RT3 operating state (carry-over state), the player stays in the production stage according to the state before the transition to the carry-over state, and the production corresponding to the production stage is performed. In addition, during the RB game state, a production for a bonus game is performed.

A display example of the mini-throstage will be described with reference to FIG. 36.

In the mini-slot stage, a slot game (mini-slot effect) is performed in the first effect area 251 by mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R, which are different from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, depending on the result of the mini-slot effect, that is, the display result of the mini-reel 303L, 303C, 303R, a monster combination effect and a dragon battle effect, which will be described later, are performed thereafter.

A display example of the sugoroku stage A will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

In the sugoroku stage A, the sugoroku effect is performed in the third effect area 253. Specifically, the sugoroku effect is performed by the character 501 advancing the squares 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, and 516 based on the eyes displayed on the six-sided dice. In this sugoroku effect, the character 501 only advances in the direction from the square 511 to the square 516, and does not move backward in the direction from the square 516 to the square 511 (that is, the traveling direction of the character 501). Is one direction). Further, in the sugoroku stage A, "CZ" is displayed in the state notification area 254, and "2" is displayed in the navigation point notification area 255. The player can grasp the current gaming state from the display of the state notification area 254, and can grasp the current navigation point from the display of the navigation point notification area 255.

Here, when the red bell or the blue bell (small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" or "3") is determined as the internal winning combination as described above, the red bell or blue determined as the internal winning combination. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell cannot be displayed along the effective line, a low lip result is displayed. Then, in the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state, when a low rip result is displayed, the state shifts to a relatively disadvantageous replay winning probability low probability state. Therefore, the player needs to perform a stop operation so that the low-rip roll is not established as a display combination. However, in the embodiment, the red bell or the blue bell (that is, the low-rip roll) determined as the internal winning combination is required. (Information for avoiding) may be notified (assist time). The "navi point" is information indicating the number of times this notification is performed.

Even when the SB is established as the display combination, the state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state, but the notification that the SB has been determined as the internal winning combination is always performed regardless of the navigation point.

In the chance zone or replay winning probability high probability state, you can basically receive notifications to avoid low rip rolls by the amount of this navigation point, but after shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, the replay winning probability Replay winning probability of transition after 1200 games in the low probability state In the high probability state, it is possible to receive a notification for avoiding a low rip result regardless of the navigation point. It should be noted that the replay winning probability high probability state after shifting to such a replay winning probability low probability state and then shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state after 1200 games have been digested is hereinafter referred to as a "ceiling game state".

Therefore, in the ceiling game state, the player can easily avoid shifting from the replay winning probability high probability state to the replay winning probability low probability state, and as a result, the replay is determined as the internal winning combination with high probability. Therefore, the player can play the game without reducing the medals until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

In the sugoroku effect, various effects are performed on the square on which the character 501 has stopped, based on the image (that is, the type of the square). In FIG. 37, the treasure chest 521 is displayed on the square 513, and the pit 522 is displayed on the square 515. For example, when the treasure box 521 is stopped at the displayed square 513, the characters "BONUS" appear from the treasure box. The square 511 is a square in which the character 501 is stopped (that is, the square in which the character 501 is stopped in the previous game), and the squares 521, 513, 514 and 515 are one square ahead of the square 511 and 2 respectively. The squares are 3 squares ahead, 4 squares ahead, and 5 squares ahead. Therefore, in the sugoroku production, the square "6" ahead of the maximum dice is not displayed, and the reason will be explained later.

The sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage A will be performed against the background of the ground image 530.

A display example of the sugoroku stage B will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

In the Sugoroku stage B, the "E" character image 311, the "X" character image 312, the "T" character image 313, the "R" character image 314, and the "A" character image 315 are displayed in the first production area 251. .. That is, "EXTRA" is displayed in the first production area. Here, the "E" character image 311 and the "X" character image 312 are displayed blinking, and the "T" character image 313, the "R" character image 314, and the "A" character image 315 are turned off. (Brighter than the "E" character image 311 and the "X" character image 312).

In addition, a sugoroku effect is performed in the third effect area 253, "RT" is displayed in the state notification area 254, and "2" is displayed in the navigation point notification area 255. Here, the sugoroku stage B is performed in the RT non-operating state, but "RT" is displayed in the state notification area 254. This is because "RT" is a state in which the replay is easily determined as the internal winning combination for the player, and the state in which the replay is easily determined as the internal winning combination is in the RT non-operating state in the embodiment.

The "T" character image 313, the "R" character image 314, and the "A" character image 315, which are turned off and displayed in the first effect area 251 in FIG. 38, are sequentially displayed when the predetermined conditions are satisfied. Blinks and is displayed. In other words, the "E" character image 311 and the "X" character image 312 are displayed blinking when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the embodiment, the "E" character image 311 blinks when a predetermined condition is first satisfied, then the "X" character image 312 blinks when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and then the predetermined condition is satisfied. And the "T" character image 313 blinks, then the "R" character image 314 blinks when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then the "A" character image 315 blinks when the predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, when the predetermined condition is satisfied five times, "EXTRA" blinks and is displayed in the first effect area 251. When "EXTRA" is displayed blinking, it is in an advantageous state for the player, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43.

The sugoroku production performed in the sugoroku stage B is basically the same as the sugoroku production in the sugoroku stage A. However, the sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage B is different from the sugoroku stage A in that it is performed against the background of the aerial image 532.

As described above, the sugoroku stage A stays in the chance zone (RT2 operating state), and the sugoroku stage B stays in the replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operating state). Then, the replay winning probability high probability state is a state of shifting by digesting 30 games in the chance zone (note that if a low rip roll or SB is displayed in the 30th game in the chance zone, the transition does not occur). Here, when the chance zone is exhausted for 30 games, the goal is reached in the sugoroku production, and then the character 501 rises to the sky and the sugoroku production is performed at the sugoroku stage B. Then, the production stage shifts from the Sugoroku stage A (ground) to the Sugoroku stage B (sky). In addition, in these sugoroku stage A and sugoroku stage B, the sugoroku effect is performed. That is, in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state, the sugoroku effect, which is a related effect, is performed in the third effect area 253.

The AT lottery state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

When the RB game state ends (when the bonus ends), it shifts to the chance zone where it is possible to shift to the replay winning probability high probability state, but when a low rip roll is displayed in the chance zone, the replay winning probability high probability state is entered. It shifts to a replay winning probability low probability state that is difficult to shift. Therefore, in the embodiment, a navigation point indicating the number of times of receiving the notification for avoiding the low rip roll is given during the RB game state. The "AT lottery state" is a state in which conditions for granting navigation points are defined, and is determined when a bonus is established as a display combination (see FIG. 142 described later). As this AT lottery state, "low probability", "high probability", "in CZ", "in high lip", "in the ceiling" and "BB3" are provided. The AT lottery state transition lottery table is a table used to perform a transition lottery between "low probability" and "high probability" among these AT lottery states.

The AT lottery state transition lottery table is referred to for each unit game, and when the current AT lottery state (transition source) has a low probability, (1) of FIG. 39 is referred to, and the current AT lottery state (transition) is referred to. When the original) has a high probability, (2) of FIG. 39 is referred to. The AT lottery state transition lottery table includes information on the lottery value corresponding to the AT lottery state of the transfer destination for each internal winning combination.

The AT lottery state may shift from low probability to high probability only when the internal winning combination is replay or SB, and may shift from high probability to low probability only when the internal winning combination is replay. ..

The lottery table according to the state in BB will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

The BB mid-state identification table is referenced during the RB gaming state. The BB middle state identification table has a lottery value for the navigation point corresponding to the internal winning combination for each AT lottery state.

(1) of FIG. 40 is referred to when the AT lottery state is "low probability", "in CZ", "in high lip", or "in the ceiling", and (2) of FIG. 40 is the AT lottery. It is referred to when the state is "high probability", and (3) in FIG. 40 is referred to when the AT lottery state is "BB3". Here, when the bonus established as the display combination is BB3, the AT lottery state is "BB3". Further, when the bonus established as the display combination is not BB3, the AT lottery state is highly probable when the game state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination is during low rip (RT1 operating state). In the case, it becomes "high probability", and when the AT lottery state has a low probability, it becomes "low probability". On the other hand, when the gaming state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination is other than the replay winning probability low probability state, AT according to the gaming state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination. It will be in a lottery state. That is, when the game state when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination is the chance zone (RT2 operating state), the AT lottery state becomes "CZ in" and the high rip is in progress (RT non-operating state). In the case of, the AT lottery state is "in high lip", and in the case of the ceiling game state, the AT lottery state is "in the ceiling".

FIG. 40 will be examined in more detail. Comparing (1) of FIG. 40 with (2) of FIG. 40, (2) of FIG. 40 is easier to obtain navigation points than (1) of FIG. 40. That is, it can be said that the AT lottery state "high probability" is a state in which it is easier to obtain navigation points than the AT lottery state "low probability", "in CZ", "in high lip", or "in the ceiling". It can be said that (3) in FIG. 40 is a table in which the number of navigation points that can be obtained is wider than that in (1) and (2) in FIG. 40.

The AT lottery table at the end of RT2 will be described with reference to FIG. 41.

The AT lottery table at the end of RT2 is referred to when the chance zone (RT2 operating state) is exhausted for 30 games. The AT lottery table at the end of RT2 has lottery value information for each navigation point. According to the AT lottery table at the end of RT2, when 30 games are exhausted in the chance zone, "10" or more navigation points are always determined.

In this way, when the player shifts from the chance zone to the replay winning probability high probability state, navigation points are always given. Therefore, the player can receive the notification for avoiding the low rip result at least 10 times in the replay winning probability high probability state, and immediately after shifting to the replay winning probability high probability state, the replay winning probability is low. It is possible to prevent the transition to the stochastic state. As a result, the player does not have to be dissatisfied with the fact that the replay winning probability high probability state ends immediately, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

The number of navigation points lottery table at the time of EXTRA will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

In the EXTRA time navigation point number lottery table, if the next EXTRA time acquisition navigation point is not set when 30 games are exhausted in the chance zone (see step S740 in FIG. 140 described later), or EXTRA time acquisition navigation point is given. (See step S478 in FIG. 120, which will be described later).

The "EXTRA acquisition navigation point" is a navigation point given when the EXTRA counter becomes 5 in the replay winning probability high probability state. The EXTRA counter is a counter that counts the number of times a lottery is won based on an internal winning combination in a replay winning probability high probability state. The lottery will be described later in FIG. 43.

The lottery table for the number of navigation points at the time of EXTRA includes information on the lottery value for each navigation point acquired at the time of EXTRA. Number of navigation points at the time of EXTRA The navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA determined by lottery by the lottery table are stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 83, and are given when the EXTRA counter becomes 5 (step of FIG. 120 described later). See S478). As described above, in the embodiment, the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA to be given in the future when the EXTRA counter becomes 5 are determined in advance. The navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are cleared when the state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operating state) (see step S735 in FIG. 140 described later). It is also cleared when the EXTRA acquired navigation points are given (in this case, a new EXTRA acquired navigation points are determined and stored (see step S478 in FIG. 120)).

In addition, the predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are notified to the player by using the QR code. Therefore, the player can grasp the predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA by reading the QR code using a mobile phone or the like. Then, when there are many predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA, the game will be performed with expectation for the subsequent game, and the interest of the game will be improved.

The EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

The EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination is referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state excluding the ceiling gaming state (see step S473 in FIG. 120 described later), and provides information on the lottery value for the lottery result for each internal winning combination. ing. The lottery results include "win (win)" and "miss". When the lottery result is "win", the EXTRA counter is incremented by 1 (see step S475 in FIG. 120). When the EXTRA counter reaches 5, the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are given. The added EXTRA counter is cleared when the state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state (see step S735 in FIG. 140 described later).

According to the EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination, if the internal winning combination is SP watermelon, the lottery result will always be "win". In addition, if the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, the lottery result will be a "win" with a predetermined probability. ". Here, when the EXTRA counter becomes 5, the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are given, that is, the navigation points are added.

In this way, when the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, the number of times the lottery is won and the SP watermelon is inside. When the number of times determined as the winning combination reaches a predetermined number of times (5 times), the navigation points are added. Therefore, regarding the addition of navigation points, it is possible to improve the interest of a plurality of games and improve the interest of the entire game machine.

The EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination is referred to in the replay winning probability high probability state. That is, the EXTRA counter is added only in the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are given only in the replay winning probability high probability state. Therefore, in the replay winning probability high probability state, it is possible to add not only the benefit of increasing the internal winning probability to the replay but also the number of notifications to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state. You can also receive the benefit of becoming.

Here, the relationship between the value of the EXTRA counter and the “EXTRA” displayed in the first production area 251 in the sugoroku stage B (replay winning probability high probability state) and (see FIG. 36) will be described. "EXTRA" displayed in the first production area 251 stops at the treasure chest in the sugoroku production, and the characters "E", "X", "T", "R", and "A" appear from the treasure box (see the figure below). (Refer to 53), the corresponding character images 31 to 315 blink. Therefore, the predetermined condition for the character images 31 to 315 to blink stops at the treasure chest in the sugoroku production, and the characters "E", "X", "T", "R", and "A" appear from the treasure chest. That is. It should be noted that the characters "E", "X", "T", "R", and "A" appear in the treasure chest after stopping at the treasure chest when the EXTRA counter is added. Therefore, the value of the EXTRA counter basically matches the blinking portion of the "EXTRA" displayed in the first effect area 251 in the sugoroku stage B. However, even though the EXTRA counter is added, it may not stop at the treasure chest in the sugoroku production. In this case, the value of the EXTRA counter and the "EXTRA" displayed in the first production area 251 in the sugoroku stage B. The part that blinks and is displayed does not match. Even if the two do not match in this way, it is easy to stop at the treasure chest in the sugoroku production.

Therefore, it can be said that the "EXTRA" displayed in the first effect area 251 notifies the value of the EXTRA counter. Note that this notification is not always performed in the game in which the EXTRA counter is added. Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination wins a lottery such as both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon, or SB, the EXTRA counter is added. In the case of the winning combination, even if the display of "EXTRA" does not change in the game, the player can expect that the EXTRA counter has been added.

Further, since the EXTRA counter is cleared only when the state is shifted to the replay winning probability low probability state, the bonus (BB1 to BB3) is determined as the internal winning combination without shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state. In that case, the value of the EXTRA counter is retained. Therefore, when the value of the EXTRA counter is cleared, it becomes easy to make the EXTRA counter count 5 and, as a result, it becomes easy to receive the addition of the navigation point.

[Mini slot production]
With reference to FIGS. 44 to 52, a mini-slot effect on the mini-slot stage and a monster coalescence effect performed on the mini-slot stage will be described.

In the mini-slot effect, the display mode of the mini-reel 303L, 303C, 303R is determined based on the internal winning combination and the like. Here, when determining the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R, first, it is determined whether or not to perform the monster coalescence effect.

A monster coalescence effect lottery table for determining whether or not to perform a monster coalescence effect will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

The monster coalescing effect lottery table is referred to in the replay winning probability low probability state, and includes information on the lottery value as to whether or not to perform the coalescing effect corresponding to the internal winning combination. (1) of FIG. 44 is a monster union effect lottery table for non-bonus time, and is referred to when the bonus (BB1 to BB3) is not included in the internal winning combination. (2) of FIG. 44 is a monster union effect lottery table for a bonus, and is referred to when a bonus is included in the internal winning combination.

With reference to the monster union effect lottery table, there is a higher probability that (2) the union effect 1, the union effect 2, or the union effect 3 will be determined for the bonus time than for the (1) non-bonus time. More specifically, for replays, single bells, both bells, or special bells, (1) union effect 1, union effect 2, or union effect 3 is not determined for non-bonus time (1). 2) For the bonus time, the union effect 1, the union effect 2, or the union effect 3 may be determined.

As will be described in detail later (see FIGS. 50 and 52 described later), when the union effect 1, the union effect 2, or the union effect 3 is determined, the replay is performed in a low probability state (mini-slot stage). Monsters are displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R in the mini slot effect, and the monster combination effect is performed.

Here, the arrangement of the symbols displayed on the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is as shown in FIG. 45. For example, when "7" is displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R, it means that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. The mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R are basically stopped based on the player's stop operation. Here, the stop order of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is always performed in the order of the mini reels 303L, 303R, 303C (left, right, middle order).

In the mini-slot effect, after deciding whether or not to perform the monster coalescence effect, the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is determined.

The group lottery table according to the mini-slot state will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 50. This mini-slot state-based group lottery table is provided for each information on the AT lottery state, the effect state, and the presence / absence of a bonus. The "effect state" is determined based on whether or not it is the final game of continuous production, or whether or not it is determined to perform monster coalescence production. For example, the effect state is "normal" when it is not the final game of the continuous effect and it is not determined that the monster united effect is performed.

The mini-slot state-based group lottery table includes information on the lottery value for the selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Corresponding to the internal winning combination. The selection group pattern includes information as shown in FIG. 51 for each pattern. For example, in the case of "ms_ptn_1", the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is "separate (all different)". Further, in the case of "ms_ptn_2", the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R is "others (other than" 7 "," Do "," BAR "," monster ")".

In addition, "BB confirmation" means that it is confirmed that the bonus is decided as an internal winning combination, and then the screen shifts to the bonus confirmation screen. In addition, the "reach eye" means that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, but the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed after that. In addition, the "chance eye" means that one can expect more than the "bare eye" that the bonus is decided as the internal winning role.

Here, the example of the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R shown in FIG. 51 is merely an example, and is not limited thereto. For example, even if all the stitches are different, it is possible to make them "reach stitches". In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by providing the ones that are not displayed except when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

See FIGS. 46 and 47. FIG. 46 is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to when the AT lottery state has a low probability and the effect state is usually not determined as an internal winning combination. FIG. 47 is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to when the AT lottery state has a high probability, the effect state is usually determined, and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination. That is, FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 differ depending on whether the AT lottery state is “low probability” or “high probability”.

In FIGS. 46 and 47, attention is paid to “ms_ptn_6” when the internal winning combination is “missing”. Here, the content of "ms_ptn_6" is "out of tempai". That is, only the display of the mini reel 303C that stops last is different from the display of the other mini reels 303L and 303R.

When the AT lottery state is "high probability" (FIG. 47), the probability that "ms_ptn_6" is determined is higher than when the AT lottery state is "low probability" (FIG. 46). More specifically, when the internal winning combination is "missing" and the AT lottery probability is "high probability", "ms_ptn_6" is determined with a high probability of "24000/32768". On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is "missing" and the AT lottery probability is "low probability", "ms_ptn_6" is determined with a low probability of "2000/32768". That is, when the AT lottery state is "high probability", the tempai is frequently removed in the mini-slot effect, and when the AT lottery state is "low probability", the tempai is not so much out of the mini-slot effect. Does not appear.

Then, the notification of whether the current AT lottery state is "high probability" or "low probability" is provided by a plurality of effect areas physically separated by attaching the non-transmissive film 211 to the reel panel 133. It is performed in the first production area 251 in 251 to 253. As a result, even with one liquid crystal display device 131, it is possible to make it appear as if a plurality of liquid crystal screens exist, and it seems that notification is performed on one liquid crystal screen among the plurality of liquid crystal screens. Can be shown to. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can notify the mode in a new mode that has not existed in the past and can reduce individual differences among the players regarding the ease of grasping the notification.

Further, in providing such a new notification mode, since it is only necessary to attach the non-transmissive film 211 to the liquid crystal display device 131, for example, an electromagnet is fitted at one end and a permanent magnet is fitted at the other end. However, it is not necessary to replace the circuit board itself of the main control circuit 71, which is necessary when the spring is provided between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the stopper. Therefore, in providing a new notification mode, the game machine used in the game store can be reused as much as possible.

Further, for the developer who creates the program, if a part of the subroutine related to the liquid crystal display is changed, the new notification mode can be provided, so that the burden on the program creation can be reduced. ..

From the above, when notifying information about a game in a new mode that has never existed before, the individual differences of the players regarding the ease of grasping the notification are reduced, the replacement of parts is minimized, and the program is implemented. By reducing the burden on the developer who creates it, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of reducing the manufacturing cost.

See FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the AT lottery state when the effect state is the continuous effect final game and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination.

According to this mini-slot state-based group lottery table, when the production state is the final continuous production game and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, "ms_ptn_7" or "ms_ptn_8" is always determined. That is, "7 Tenpai off" or "Bonus Tenpai off" is determined.

Here, as described above, the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R basically stop based on the player's stop operation. That is, the mini reel 303L is stopped based on the first stop operation, the mini reel 303R is stopped based on the second stop operation, and the mini reel 303C is stopped based on the third stop operation. However, the mini reel 303C, which stops last during the continuous production (during the dragon battle production), stops at the end of the production, not the third stop operation. That is, during the dragon battle production (while continuing), the mini reel 303C is stopped at the end of the production of each game, not at the third stop operation. Then, in the final continuous production game, the mini reel 303C not only stops at the end of the production, but also always stops in the form of "7 tempai off" or "bonus tenpai off".

In this way, during the continuous production, the result of the mini-slot production is not displayed before the result of the continuous production is displayed, and the player can play the game with expectation for the continuous production and the mini-slot production until the end. It can be carried out.

In the embodiment, the mini-slot state-based group lottery table for the case where the production state is the final game of continuous production and the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is omitted, but in this case, "ms_ptn_3" is always used. Is determined. That is, "BB confirmation" is determined. Even in this case, the mini reel 303C that is stopped last is not stopped at the third stop operation, but at the end of the effect. In this way, in the final game of continuous production, regardless of whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, in the mini-slot production, there are always symbols corresponding to bonuses such as "7", "Do", and "BAR". It will be a tempai. Then, whether or not this tempered shape is finally established or deviated is determined with the end of the continuous production. Therefore, the player can play the game with expectation until the end of the continuous production and the mini-slot production regardless of whether the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination or not.

See FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the AT lottery state when the effect state is normal and the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. According to this mini-slot state-based group lottery table, when the production state is normal and the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, "ms_ptn_3" or "ms_ptn_5", that is, "BB confirmed" or "reach eye". May be determined. As a result, the player can grasp that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination from the display mode of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R.

See FIG. 50. FIG. 50 is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to regardless of the AT lottery state and the presence or absence of a bonus when the effect state is a monster combination. In other words, it is a mini-slot state-based group lottery table that is referred to when it is determined in FIG. 44 to perform the monster coalescence effect. According to this mini-slot state-based group lottery table, "ms_ptn_4", that is, "monster" is always determined. As a result, monsters are displayed on all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R, and then the monster coalescence effect is performed.

This monster coalescence effect will be described with reference to FIG. 52.

When monsters are displayed in all of the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R in the mini-slot effect performed in the first effect area 251 ((2) in FIG. 52), the displayed monster moves to the second effect area 252. ((3) in FIG. 52). That is, the monsters displayed on the mini reels 303L, 303C, and 303R move in the effect areas 251,252 divided by the non-effect area 271.

Then, when the monsters move to the second production area 252, those monsters are united and transformed into a G monster 531 ((4) in FIG. 52). Then, the transformed G monster 531 spits out the egg 535 from the mouth into the third production area 253 ((5) and (6) in FIG. 52). When it is spit out into the third production area 253, the egg 535 breaks and the character image 539 "Dragon Battle !!" appears from inside. That is, the egg 535 moves in the effect areas 252 and 253 divided by the non-effect area 271. In this way, when the character image 539 "Dragon Battle !!" appears from the egg 535, the dragon battle effect is performed thereafter. It should be noted that the dragon battle effect is determined as the development destination as in this display example when the effect determined in FIG. 44 is "combination effect 3", and another combination effect (combination effect 1 or 2). ), Another development destination is displayed. In other words, the characters displayed in the character image appearing from the egg 535 differ depending on the effect determined in FIG. 44, and when the effect determined in FIG. 44 is "combination effect 3", "Dragon Battle! 539 of the character image appears, and in the case of the other combined effect 1 or the combined effect 2, another character image appears. Then, when another character image appears, the effect according to the appearing character image is performed thereafter.

Therefore, in the monster united effect, the effects that are continuous in time and related to each other are performed across the first effect area 251, the second effect area 252, and the third effect area 253 divided by the non-effect area 271. ..

Further, in the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 131 is provided with a non-transparent dividing member that divides the liquid crystal display device 131 into a plurality of effect areas 251 to 253 when viewed from the front, and the effect areas 251 to 253 divided by the dividing member. I am trying to produce a monster combination. As a result, even with one liquid crystal display device, it is possible to make it appear as if a plurality of liquid crystal screens exist, and it is possible to make it appear that the effect is performed across the plurality of liquid crystal screens.

Further, in the embodiment, the effect areas having no symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the effect areas having the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are alternately arranged, so that the reels 3L, 3C, From the rotation of the 3R to the stop, the effect is performed in the effect area that does not have the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, and after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R are displayed. It is possible to perform an effect straddling the effect area having the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R from the effect area that does not have. In this way, when performing the production, there is no restriction that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot be produced at all from the time when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate until the reels stop. It becomes possible to do.

[Sugoroku production]
The sugoroku effect in the sugoroku stage A or the sugoroku stage B will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 77.

The sugoroku effect is roughly divided into explanation of the type of square, determination of the square to be stopped by sugoroku (stopped square), and determination of the newly created square (created square) by the amount of progress to stop. The types of squares will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55, the determination of the stop mass will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 65, and the determination of the created mass will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 77.

[Explanation of mass type]
FIG. 53 is a mass type (sg_mas_No.) Correspondence table. "Sg_mas_No." Is used to specify the type of mass. For example, "sg_mas_1" is a "hole". When there is a possibility that a low rip roll or SB is displayed, it is determined to stop preferentially, and when the low rip roll or SB is displayed, the character falls. Even when the character stops in the "hole", the character does not fall if the red bell or the blue bell can be displayed instead of the low lip result. Also, "sg_mas_7" is a "treasure chest". When the EXTRA counter is added, or when the value of the EXTRA counter and the blinking mode of "EXTRA" displayed in the first production area 251 do not match, it is determined to stop preferentially, and "EXTRA" is selected from the treasure chest. "E", "X", "T", "R", "A" appear. If a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, "BONUS" may appear in the treasure chest.

Also, "sg_mas_4" is "development". When the bonus is decided as an internal winning role, it is easy to decide to stop, and then it develops into a continuous production such as a dragon battle production and a monster panic production. Whether it develops into a dragon battle production or a monster panic production is determined by the development production lottery table shown in FIG. 54.

The development production lottery table is referred to when it is determined to stop at "development" (step S532 in FIG. 124), and includes information on the lottery value for the development destination corresponding to the presence or absence of the bonus. The continuous production of the development destination is determined by the lottery based on this development production lottery table.

With reference to FIG. 53, "sg_mas_6" is a "QR code". Replay winning probability It may be determined to stop when the value of the EXTRA counter and the blinking mode of "EXTRA" displayed in the first effect area 251 match in a high probability state, and a QR code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. Is displayed. The player can grasp the navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA determined by reading the QR code with a mobile phone or the like possessing the QR code.

The QR code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is different based on the EXTRA acquisition navigation points determined as shown in FIG. 55.

In this way, the predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are notified to the player using the QR code. Therefore, the player can grasp the predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA by reading the QR code using a mobile phone or the like. Then, when there are many predetermined navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA, the game will be performed with expectation for the subsequent game, and the interest of the game will be improved.

[Determination of stop mass]
The determination of the stop mass will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 65.

The stop cell is roughly determined based on the state and the internal winning combination. Specifically, the state type (sg_game_st_No.) For the stop mass is determined based on the state and the presence / absence of the bonus, and the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Is determined based on this "sg_game_st_No.". Then, the stop mass is roughly determined by this "sg_stop_No.".

Here, the "state" used to determine the stop mass includes "in the chance zone (during CZ)", "30th game in the chance zone (30th game in CZ)", and "the value of the EXTRA counter in the high probability of winning the replay". A state in which the blinking modes of "EXTRA" displayed in the first effect area 251 match (no change in high lip EXTRA), and a state in which the EXTRA counter is added or the value of the EXTRA counter in the replay winning probability high probability state. And the state in which the blinking modes of "EXTRA" displayed in the first effect area 251 do not match (high lip EXTRA changes or mismatches) ". The "chance zone 30th game" is also "in the chance zone", but in this case, it is the "chance zone 30th game".

Further, the "state type for stop mass (sg_game_st_No.)" Is information used for determining the "search order table (sg_stop_No.)", And is shown for each "state type for stop mass (sg_game_st_No.)". A search order table lottery table for determining the “search order table (sg_stop_No.)” As shown in FIGS. 57 to 61 is provided. The "search order table (sg_stop_No.)" Is information for roughly determining the stop cell (see FIG. 62).

FIG. 56 is a state type (sg_game_st_No.) determination table for the stop mass. This state type determination table for the stop mass is provided for each presence or absence of the navigation point, and is referred to in the chance zone (RT2 operating state) and the replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operating state). The stop mass state type determination table includes information on the stop mass state type (sg_game_st_No.) Corresponding to the information on the "state" used for determining the stop mass and the presence / absence of a bonus.

For example, in the chance zone, when there are no navigation points and the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination, "sg_game_st_1" is determined as the state type for the stop mass.

The search order table lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 61. Search order table The lottery table is provided for each "sg_game_st_No." And is referred to in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state. The search order table lottery table includes information on the lottery value of the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Corresponding to the internal winning combination. By the lottery based on this search order table lottery table, "sg_stop_No." Is determined, and the stop cell is roughly determined.

Here, in the search order table "sg_stop_No.", As shown in FIG. 62, the priority information about the mass type to be determined as the stop mass and the stop determined when the mass type corresponding to this priority does not exist. It has mass information.

For example, in the case of "sg_stop_2", "sg_mas_3 (small combination)" is determined as the priority "1", and "sg_mas_2 (blank)" is determined as the priority "2". By the way, there are cases where "sg_mas_3" having a priority of "1" and "sg_mas_2" having a priority of "2" do not exist in the squares displayed in the sugoroku effect. In such a case, it is determined to create "sg_mas_2" 6 squares ahead and stop.

Here, as will be described in detail later, in the sugoroku production, the stop square is determined, and the square (created square) for the forward movement is created and displayed. That is, the square of the destination in the next game is determined in this game. By the way, where the stop square is determined based on the internal winning combination, etc., if the square to proceed in the next game has already been determined, there is a risk that a contradiction may occur in the relationship between the stopping square and the internal winning combination, etc. There is.

Regarding this point, in the sugoroku production, if the square of the "6" square, which is the maximum number of the dice, is not displayed and there is no square corresponding to the priority set for each search order table "sg_stop_No.", 6 A cell corresponding to any of the priorities "1" to "3" is created in the cell destination, and the cell is determined to be a stop cell. As a result, it is possible to prevent the character from stopping in a square that is inconsistent with the internal winning combination, etc., while allowing the character to move in only one direction. Therefore, the player feels distrust because he / she does not perform control (for example, progressing in the opposite direction) that makes the player feel distrust in order to make the internal winning combination and the stop mass consistent. It is possible to provide a game machine that does not allow it.

When the stop cell is determined, the dice roll is determined based on the determined stop cell. For example, if the determined stop cell is two cells ahead, "2" is determined as the dice roll. If there is no square corresponding to the priority, "6" is determined as the dice roll.

Consider the stop mass. With reference to FIG. 62, “sg_mas_4 (development)” may be determined as a stop mass at “sg_stop_3” to “sg_stop_7” or “sg_stop_11”. Then, referring to FIGS. 57 to 61, "sg_stop_3" to "sg_stop_7" or "sg_stop_11" may be determined particularly by "sg_game_st_4" (note that it may also be determined by "sg_game_st_9"). .. Then, "sg_game_st_4" is determined when there is a bonus in the replay winning probability high probability state with reference to FIG. 56. Therefore, it can be said that "sg_mas_4 (development)" is likely to be determined as a stop mass when there is a bonus in the replay winning probability high probability state. In this way, the squares are provided so that they can be easily determined by the state, the internal winning combination, and the like.

A sugoroku stop position search start position lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 63. The sugoroku stop position search position lottery table is referred to when determining the stop mass in the sugoroku effect (step S515 in FIG. 123), and includes information on the lottery value corresponding to the search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.).

The search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.) Includes priority information for the search mass as shown in FIG. For example, in the case of "sg_search_ptn_1", 1 square destination is searched first, 2 square destinations are searched next, 3 squares destination is searched next, 4 squares destination is searched next, and 5 squares destination is searched. Search at the end. By providing a plurality of such search patterns, it is possible to give variation to the place where the character stops. That is, even when the search order table is "sg_stop_1 (blank priority)" and blanks (sg_mas_2) are displayed one square ahead and four squares ahead, depending on the search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.). The stop square can be 1 square or 4 squares ahead.

An example of determining the stop mass of the sugoroku effect will be described with reference to FIG. 65.

Here, a case where "sg_stop_18" is determined as the search order table and "sg_search_ptn_3" is determined as the "search pattern" will be described as an example. In addition, "sg_stop_18" is priority 1 "sg_mas_6 (QR code)" and priority 2 "sg_mas_2 (blank)", and if there is no cell corresponding to priority 1 and priority 2, "6 cells ahead". Create sg_mas_6 (QR code) in and stop. In addition, "sg_search_ptn_3" has priority 1 (3 squares ahead), priority 2 (4 squares ahead), priority 3 (5 squares ahead), priority 4 (1 square ahead), and priority 5 (2 squares ahead). ).

(1) of FIG. 65 is a stop mass determination example 1, and the displayed cells are 1 cell destination “sg_mas_2”, 2 cell destinations “sg_mas_6”, 3 cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, and 4 cell destinations “sg_mas_2”. This is the case where the destination is "sg_mas_2".

In the stop mass determination example 1, since the priority 1 “sg_mas_6” is two cells ahead, the stop mass “sg_mas_6” two cells ahead is determined as the stop mass. At this time, the number of dice is 2.

(2) of FIG. 65 is a stop mass determination example 2, and the displayed cells are 1 cell destination “sg_mas_2”, 2 cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, 3 cell destinations “sg_mas_3”, and 4 cell destinations “sg_mas_2”. This is the case where the destination is "sg_mas_3".

In the stop mass determination example 2, since the priority 1 “sg_mas_6” does not exist, the priority 2 “sg_mas_2” is determined as the stop mass. In addition, although "sg_mas_2" is 2 squares ahead and 4 squares ahead, the priority of the search squares is higher in 4 squares ahead. Therefore, "sg_mas_2" 4 squares ahead is determined as the stop square. At this time, the number of dice is 4.

(3) of FIG. 65 is a stop mass determination example 3, and the displayed cells are 1 cell destination “sg_mas_3”, 2 cell destination “sg_mas_3”, 3 cell destination “sg_mas_3”, and 4 cell destination “sg_mas_3”. This is the case where the destination is "sg_mas_3".

In the stop mass determination example 3, since "sg_mas_6" of priority 1 and "sg_mas_2" of priority 2 do not exist, "sg_mas_6" is created 6 squares ahead and stopped. That is, the newly created "sg_mas_6" 6 squares ahead is determined as the stop square. At this time, the number of dice is 6.

[Determination of creation mass]
The determination of the created mass will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 77.

In the sugoroku production, the stop square is determined, and the squares (created squares) that have advanced are created and displayed for the next game. By the way, the sugoroku effect is performed in the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state, and the chance zone or the replay winning probability high probability state may shift to the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operating state). Then, when shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, the character basically stops at "sg_mas_1 (hole)" and the character falls. And since the internal winning combination in the next game has not been decided yet, the square displayed in the direction of the character's progress in the sugoroku production in case the SB, red bell, or blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination. It is desirable that "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is displayed in.

That is, for the player, since "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is displayed in the direction of travel of the character, it is possible to grasp that there is a possibility of shifting to a replay winning probability low probability state, and a moderate sense of tension can be felt. This is because the game will be played with the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Therefore, in the embodiment, a pit flag is provided to determine whether or not "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is displayed in the traveling direction of the character. FIG. 66 is an example of setting this pitfall flag. When the pit flag is on, it indicates that "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is displayed in the direction of travel of the character, and when the pit flag is off, "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is displayed in the direction of travel of the character. Indicates that it is not displayed. When the pitfall flag is off, basically, "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is easily created as a creation cell.

With reference to (1) of FIG. 66, the squares displayed in the traveling direction of the character are 1 square ahead "sg_mas_2", 2 squares ahead "sg_mas_2", 3 squares ahead "sg_mas_3", and 4 squares ahead "sg_mas_1" ( A case where the hole) ”is 5 squares ahead“ sg_mas_2 ”will be described. In this case, when the dice rolls are "1" to "3", "sg_mas_1 (hole)" exists in the traveling direction of the character. Therefore, the pitfall flag is set to on. On the other hand, when the dice rolls are "4" to "6", "sg_mas_1 (hole)" does not exist in the traveling direction of the character after moving (the traveling direction of the character in the next game). .. Therefore, the pitfall flag is set to off.

With reference to (2) of FIG. 66, the squares displayed in the traveling direction of the character are 1 square ahead "sg_mas_1 (hole)", 2 squares ahead "sg_mas_2", 3 squares ahead "sg_mas_3", and 4 squares ahead. A case where “sg_mas_2” and 5 squares ahead “sg_mas_2” will be described. In this case, "sg_mas_1 (hole)" does not exist in the traveling direction of the character after moving (the traveling direction of the character in the next game) regardless of the dice roll. Therefore, regardless of the dice roll, the pitfall flag is set to off.

Here, the created square is roughly determined based on the state, the internal winning combination, and the pitfall flag. Specifically, the state type (sg_game_make_No.) For the created mass is determined based on the state and the presence / absence of the bonus, and the sugorokumas creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Is determined based on the presence / absence of this "sg_game_make_No." And the pitfall flag. .. Then, the created mass is roughly determined by this "sg_edit_gpr_No.".

The "states" used to determine the created mass include "in the chance zone (during CZ)", "chance zone 28th game (CZ28th game)", "chance zone 29th game (CZ29th game)", and so on. "Chance zone 30th game (CZ30th game)", "Replay winning probability High probability state, the value of the EXTRA counter and the blinking mode of" EXTRA "displayed in the first production area 251 match (high lip EXTRA) No change) ”,“ The EXTRA counter is added in the replay winning probability high probability state, or the value of the EXTRA counter does not match the blinking mode of “EXTRA” displayed in the first production area 251 (high lip). There are five states: "EXTRA change or mismatch)" and "a state in which the stop mass is a development mass in a replay winning probability high probability state". The "chance zone 28th game" is also "in the chance zone", but in this case, it is the "chance zone 28th game". The same applies to the "chance zone 29th game" and the "chance zone 30th game".

The "state type for created mass (sg_game_make_No.)" Is information used to determine the "sugorokumas creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)", And is shown in FIGS. 68 to 68 for each "state type for created mass (sg_game_make_No.)". A Sugorokumasu making group lottery table for determining the "Sugorokumasu making group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)" As shown in FIG. 70 is provided. The “Sugorokumasu preparation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.)” Is information for roughly determining the production mass (see FIG. 71).

FIG. 67 is a state type (sg_game_make_No.) determination table for created cells. This state type determination table for created cells is provided for each presence or absence of a navigation point, and is referred to in a chance zone (RT2 operating state) and a replay winning probability high probability state (RT non-operating state). The created mass state type determination table includes information on the created cell state type (sg_game_make_No.) Corresponding to the information on the "state" used for determining the created cell and the presence / absence of a bonus.

For example, in the 29th game of the chance zone, when there is no navigation point and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, "sg_game_make_3" is determined as the state type for the created square.

The Sugorokumasu making group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 to 70. The Sugorokumasu creation group lottery table is provided for each "sg_game_make_No." And is referred to in the chance zone and the replay winning probability high probability state. The Sugorokumasu making group lottery table includes information on the lottery value for the Sugorokumasu making group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Corresponding to the pit flag. By the lottery based on the Sugorokumasu making group lottery table, the Sugorokumasu making group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Is determined, and the created squares are roughly determined.

That is, the Sugoroku mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.) Has information about the mass to be preferentially created as shown in FIG. 71.

Then, based on the sugoroku mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.), The sugoroku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) That specifically determines the created mass is determined, and the created mass is created.

FIGS. 72 to 77 are a sugoroku mass creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Lottery table for determining a sugoroku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) From the sugoroku mass creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.).

This Sugorokumasu creation pattern lottery table includes information on the lottery value for the Sugorokumasu creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Corresponding to the planned dice roll. The Sugoroku mass creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Provides information on specific created cells for each number of cells to be created. The number of squares to be created is basically the same as the number of dice, but when the number of dice is "6", it is "5". This is because only the squares 5 squares ahead are displayed in the traveling direction of the character.

Since the Sugorokumas creation group lottery table (FIGS. 68 to 70) has information on the lottery value corresponding to the pit flag, priority is given when "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is not displayed in the traveling direction of the character. It is possible to create "sg_mas_1 (hole)". In other words, when "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is not displayed in the traveling direction (the pit flag is off), the sugoroku creation group that determines the sugoroku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) That preferentially creates "sg_mas_1 (hole)". (Sg_edit_gpr_No.) Is determined.

Specifically, referring to (1) of FIG. 68, when the pitfall flag is off, (sg_edit_gpr_1) is determined as the sugorokumas creation group (sg_edit_gpr_No.). Then, in (sg_edit_gpr_1), as shown in (1) of FIG. 72, a sugorokumas creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) To be created with priority given to "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is determined.

On the other hand, if the pit flag is on, (sg_edit_gpr_2) or (sg_edit_gpr_11) is determined. Then, in this case, the sugorokumas creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_No.) For creating "sg_mas_1 (hole)" is not so determined (see (2) in FIG. 72 and (11) in FIG. 77).

In the examples, 134 types of Sugorokumasu creation patterns (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Are provided ((sg_edit_ptn_1) to (sg_edit_ptn_134)). These sugorokumasu production patterns (sg_edit_ptn_No.) Are determined only by one sugorokumasu production group (sg_edit_gpr_No.), While others are determined by a plurality of sugorokumasu production groups (sg_edit_gpr_No.).

In this way, in the sugoroku production, a new square is created by the amount of advance in response to the determination of the stop square (according to the determination of the dice roll). Therefore, the player can grasp the situation of sugoroku in the next game and can feel the feeling of continuously playing sugoroku.

[Dragon battle production]
The dragon battle effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 78 to 85.

The dragon battle effect is an effect in which the character 501 and the dragon 505 confront each other in the third effect area 253 (see FIG. 78). The dragon battle production is performed continuously for a maximum of 4 games, but it may end without continuing 4 games. In the dragon battle effect, cards 551,552,535,554,555a are displayed between the character 501 and the dragon 505. The cards 551,552,551,554,555a are rotated and displayed, and one card is selected. The dragon battle effect will be produced by the selected 1 card (see FIG. 84 described later). In the dragon battle production, when the character 501 wins the dragon 505, it is confirmed that the bonus is determined as the internal winning role. That is, it can be said that the dragon battle effect is an effect that is continuously performed for four games and notifies the bonus. In addition, when the dragon battle production is performed continuously for four games, the character 501 always wins.

Here, the arrangement of the cards displayed between the character 501 and the dragon 505 is provided with three types of patterns. FIG. 79 is a dragon battle card arrangement lottery table for determining one of the three patterns.

The dragon battle card array lottery table is referred to when the dragon battle effect flag is on, and includes information on the lottery value for the array pattern corresponding to the information on the presence or absence of the bonus. The dragon battle production flag is a flag for determining whether or not to perform a dragon battle production.

In the embodiment, pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 3 are provided as array patterns. In these arrangement patterns, the fifth card is different. Specifically, in pattern 1, "pachinko" is displayed as the fifth card, in pattern 2, "thunder" is displayed as the fifth card, and in pattern 3, "thunder" is displayed as the fifth card. "Apple" is displayed.

Examining FIG. 79, pattern 3 (apple) is more likely to be selected when there is a bonus (when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination) than when there is no bonus (when the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination). .. Therefore, when the pattern 3 is determined as the arrangement pattern, the player can have a certain expectation that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

A dragon battle production lottery table for determining a specific content of the production in the dragon battle production will be described with reference to FIGS. 80 to 83. The dragon battle production lottery table is provided for each arrangement pattern and the presence or absence of a bonus, and includes information on the lottery value for the "production No." corresponding to the internal winning combination. For example, FIG. 81 is a dragon battle production lottery table when the arrangement pattern is pattern 1 (pachinko) and there is a bonus, (1) is referred to in the first game of the dragon battle production, and (2) is a dragon battle. It is referred to in the second game of the production, (3) is referred to in the third game of the dragon battle production, and (4) is referred to in the fourth game of the dragon battle production. Here, since the character 501 always wins when the dragon battle production is performed continuously for four games, the dragon battle production lottery table referred to in the fourth game is provided when there is no bonus. Absent.

The "state" in the table is information for determining whether or not the dragon battle effect is continued, and is defined in advance in the "effect No.". When the "state" is "x", it ends when the character 501 loses in the dragon battle production. When the "state" is "△", the character 501 and the dragon 505 cannot compete in the dragon battle production, and the dragon battle production continues. When the "state" is "○", the game ends when the character 501 wins in the dragon battle effect.

Here, the state "○" corresponds to the case where the character 501 attacks the dragon 505, and does not correspond to the case where the dragon 505 attacks the character 501. That is, when the dragon 505 attacks the character 501, the state "○" does not occur. Further, the state "x" corresponds to the case where the dragon 505 attacks the character 501, and does not correspond to the case where the character 501 attacks the dragon 505. That is, when the character 501 attacks the dragon 505, the state "x" does not occur. Further, the state "Δ" corresponds to both the case where the character 501 attacks the dragon 505 and the case where the dragon 505 attacks the character 501. That is, in any case, the state may be "Δ". Further, when "?" Is determined on the card, various effect patterns are determined as shown in FIG. 84.

In the first and second games of the dragon battle production, if the internal winning combination is lost or other than SB (other than in the figure), "△" is always determined as the state. The dragon. Therefore, if the internal winning combination is other than loss or SB, the dragon battle production does not end in the first and second games, and the dragon battle production continues in the next game. As a result, expectations can be maintained until the next game that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

Here, "Production Nos. 1 to 24" are omitted in the dragon battle production lottery tables 3 to 6 (FIGS. 82 and 83), but "Production No. 1" is also omitted in the dragon battle production lottery tables 3 to 6. ~ 24 ”is drawn with a predetermined probability.

The contents of the "effect No." will be described with reference to FIG. 84. The "effect No." includes information on the effect content at the time of the first stop operation, the effect content at the time of the third stop operation, the effect content at the time of display (when receiving the display command), the state, and the effect timer. Here, the first stop operation is when the stop switch is turned on and a stop command is transmitted in accordance with the first stop operation, and the third stop operation is when the stop switch is in association with the third stop operation. When it is turned on and a stop command is transmitted, and when it is displayed, it is when the display combination is determined and the display command is transmitted after the stop switch associated with the third stop operation is turned off.

At the time of the first stop operation, the card used in the dragon battle production is determined. Then, at the time of the third stop operation or the display, the effect according to the determined card is performed. If the card 552 "?" Is determined, the effect is performed at the time of display, and if the card 552 "?" Is determined, the effect is performed at the time of the third stop operation.

The effect timer is a timer that measures the time until the end of the effect performed at the time of the third stop operation or the display. Since the effect timer is counted every 2 msec, the time until the end of the effect is the value of the effect timer x 2 (msec). This effect timer starts timing after the effect performed at the time of the third stop operation or display starts (step S625 in FIG. 131 described later, step S692 in FIG. 136 described later).

Here, the dragon battle effect is an effect performed in a replay winning probability low probability state and a replay winning probability high probability state. As described above, in the mini-slot effect performed in the replay winning probability low probability state, when the effect state is a continuous effect, the mini reel 303C that stops last is not the third stop operation but is stopped at the end of the effect. To do. The effect timer is used to synchronize the end of the mini-slot effect and the dragon battle effect in this way. In the embodiment, this synchronization is taken in each game during continuous production.

Here, attention will be paid to "Direction Nos. 25 to 29". "Pachinko" is determined as the card used in the dragon battle production for "Production Nos. 25 and 26" (the content of the production during the first stop operation). Therefore, it may be determined only when the pattern 1 is determined as the array pattern (see FIG. 79) (FIGS. 80 and 81). For "Direction No. 27.28", "Thunder" is determined as the card used in the Dragon Battle production. Therefore, it may be determined only when the pattern 2 is determined as the array pattern (FIG. 82). For "Direction No. 29", "Apple" is determined as the card used in the Dragon Battle production. Therefore, it may be determined only when the pattern 3 is determined as the array pattern (FIG. 83).

A display example 2 of the dragon battle effect will be described with reference to FIG. 85. This display example is a display example in the final game of the dragon battle effect performed in the replay winning probability low probability state.

In the dragon battle effect, when the start switch is turned on, the card arrangement pattern is determined in the third effect area 253, and the determined cards are rotated and displayed ((1) in FIG. 85). At this time, the "directing No." is also determined at the same time. That is, the result (state) of the dragon battle production has already been decided. However, at this point, since the displays of the characters 501 and the dragon 505 are not changed, the player cannot grasp what kind of development will occur in the future.

Therefore, while selecting the card used in the dragon battle production, it is not possible to know which of the character 501 and the dragon 505 will attack, and the character 501 will attack, that is, the bonus will be internally won. You can proceed with the game with expectations.

After that, the card used in the dragon battle production is determined according to the "effect No." that is determined to perform the first stop operation. (2) of FIG. 85 is a display example when "effect No. 28" is determined, and "thunder" is determined as a card used in the dragon battle effect. (3) of FIG. 85 is a display example when "effect No. 22" is determined, and "?" Is determined as a card used in the dragon battle effect. In addition, with the first stop operation, the mini reel 303L is stopped in the mini slot effect in the first effect area 251.

Even at this time, since it is not possible to know which of the character 501 and the dragon 505 will launch the attack, the game can be advanced with the expectation that the character 501 will launch the attack, that is, the bonus is internally won. On the other hand, the cards used in the dragon battle production are also decided based on the internal winning combination, so even before the production in which multiple characters actually confront each other, the displayed card type , There is an opportunity to predict the actual internal winning role. As a result, in one unit game, the game nature of advancing the game while predicting the internal winning role remains while maintaining the expectation that one of the roles may have won the internal winning as long as possible. be able to.

After that, when the third stop operation is performed or at the time of display, the effect associated with the determined "effect No." is performed. Here, in FIG. 85 (2), since the cards other than "?" Are determined as the cards used in the dragon battle production (that is, "Thunder" is determined), in FIG. 85 (4), the third stop operation is performed. Sometimes directing is done. On the other hand, in FIG. 85 (3), since "?" Is determined as the card used in the dragon battle production, the production is performed at the time of display in FIG. 85 (5). Although the third stop operation is performed both during the third stop operation and during the display, the mini reel 303C is still fluctuating in the mini slot effect in the first effect area 251 because the dragon battle effect is in progress. Then, in this state, as described above, even if the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination in the mini slot production, "7 Tempai off" and "Bonus Tempai off" are always selected, and one of the bonus symbols is selected. Since it continues to be displayed in a tempered form, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation until the end of the mini-slot production. In addition, in FIG. 85 (2), a state in which the character 501 makes an attack to drop a lightning strike on the dragon 505 is shown, and in FIG. 85 (3), a state in which an iron ingot falls on the character 501 and the dragon 505 is shown. It is shown.

After that, when the time specified in the effect timer elapses, the result of the dragon battle effect in the third effect area 253 is displayed, and at the same time, the first effect area 251 minislot effect ends. FIG. 85 (6) is a display example when there is a bonus, and FIG. 85 (7) is a display example when there is no bonus. With reference to (6) in FIG. 85, when there is a bonus, the character 501 finally wins in the dragon battle effect, and at the same time, "7" is aligned in the mini slot effect ((ms_ptn_3) in FIG. 51). On the other hand, when there is no bonus, the character 501 is finally defeated in the dragon battle production, and at the same time, the tempai of "7" is removed in the mini slot production ((ms_ptn_7) in FIG. 51). In this way, since the dragon battle production and the mini-slot production end in synchronization, the game can be performed without impairing the interest of the dragon battle production and the mini-slot production.

Here, the time counting of the time specified in the effect timer is started when the effect at the time of the third stop operation or the display is started. Therefore, regardless of the player's stop operation, the end of the dragon battle effect and the end of the mini slot effect can be synchronized. Therefore, it is not necessary to control the end of the dragon battle effect and the end of the mini-slot effect in response to the detection of the stop operation, and the control load of the sub-control circuit 72 can be reduced.

[Monster panic production]
The monster panic effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 86 to 105.

The monster panic effect is an effect of hitting and exterminating a plurality of types of monsters appearing from holes 601, 602, 603, 604, 605 in the third effect area 253 (FIG. 86). The monster panic effect is an effect that is always performed continuously for 3 games (3 games fixed effect). In the monster panic production, points are defined for each type of monster that has been defeated (see Fig. 87 below), and the corresponding points are obtained by defeating the monster. Then, when the points acquired exceed 5 points in total for the three games, it is determined that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, it can be said that the monster panic effect is an effect in which three games are continuously performed and a bonus is notified. In the monster panic effect, the monsters appearing from the holes 601, 602, 603, 604, 605 due to the stop operation (first stop operation to third stop operation) are exterminated.

The points defined for each type of monster are defined as shown in FIG. 87. That is, when the defeated monster has a monster number (mp_mon_1), the acquired points are "1". Here, in the case of (mp_mon_3) or (mp_mon_4), the acquired points are "5". As described above, when the points earned exceed 5 points in total for the three games, it is determined that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, when (mp_mon_3) or (mp_mon_4) is defeated, it is determined that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

The determination of the content of the effect in the monster panic effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 88 to 103.

The monster panic effect is a fixed effect for 3 games, and the scenario (scenario number (mp_snr_No.)) Of the effect is determined in advance. In the "scenario number (mp_snr_No.)", The lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) For roughly determining the points to be acquired in the total of three games and the production contents of each game (first game, second game, third game). ) Is specified (see FIG. 88 described later).

Therefore, the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Of each game is determined based on the scenario number (mp_snr_No.). The "lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.)" Defines points to be acquired in each game (see FIG. 89 described later) and a plurality of game data numbers (mp_g_data_No.) For specifically determining the production content of each game. (See FIGS. 90 to 99 described later).

Then, the effect content, that is, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Is specified by the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Determined based on the "lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.)". (See FIG. 100 below).

When operating the start lever of the first game of the monster panic effect, the scenario number (including the lottery group numbers from the first game to the third game) and the game data number of the first game (monster appearance pattern number and earned point pattern). (Including the number) is determined, and when the start lever of the second game is operated, the game data number of the second game (including the monster appearance pattern number and the acquired point pattern number) is determined, and when the start lever of the second game is operated, The game data number of the third game (including the monster appearance pattern number and the acquired point pattern number) is determined.

The scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 88. The scenario number lottery table includes information on the lottery value for the scenario number (mp_snr_No.) For each presence or absence of a bonus. If the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, (mp_snr_1 to 14) is determined, and if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, (mp_snr_15 to 38) is determined. The scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Defines the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Of each game and information on the total points earned.

Here, FIG. 89 is a lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Correspondence table showing the contents defined in the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.). As shown in FIG. 89, the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Defines information on the number of games used and information on points earned. For example, (mp_tyusen_grp_11) may be used in the third game, and the points earned are "0".

When the scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Is determined in this way, the content of the effect is roughly determined. That is, for example, when (mp_snr_7) is determined, the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Is determined as the first game (mp_tyusen_grp_1), the second game (mp_tyusen_grp_4), and the third game (mp_tyusen_grp_10). It becomes "4". Specifically, "0" points are earned in the first game (mp_tyusen_grp_2), "3" points are earned in the second game (mp_tyusen_grp_4), and "1 (1 or less)" points are earned in the third game (mp_tyusen_grp_10). ..

90 to 99 are game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Lottery tables by lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.). The game data number lottery table for each lottery group number is provided for each lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.), And includes information on the lottery value for the game data number (mp_g_data_No.). Game data number by lottery group number The lottery table is referred to for each game of monster panic production.

Here, FIG. 100 is a game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Correspondence table showing the contents defined in the game data number (mp_g_data_No.). As shown in FIG. 100, the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Defines a monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And an acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.).

The monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) includes information on monsters that appear for each hole number as shown in FIG. 101. Here, the hole number "1" corresponds to the hole 601 displayed in the third effect area 253, and the hole number "2" corresponds to the hole 602 displayed in the third effect area 253, and the hole number "2" corresponds to the hole 602 displayed in the third effect area 253. "3" corresponds to the hole 603 displayed in the third effect area 253, the hole number "4" corresponds to the hole 604 displayed in the third effect area 253, and the hole number "5" is the third. Corresponds to the hole 605 displayed in the effect area 253.

Further, as shown in FIG. 102, information on the monster number to be hit for each stop button and information on the total points are defined in the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.). Since the earned points are defined for each monster number (see FIG. 87), it can be said that the earned point pattern number also defines the information of the points to be earned for each stop button.

For example, when the game data number (mp_g_data_242) is determined, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_20) and the monster appearance pattern number (mp_get_point_2) are determined (see FIG. 100). Then, a monster number (mp_mon_4) appears in the hole 4 (see FIG. 101), and the monster in the hole 4 is struck and exterminated by the third stop operation (that is, 5 points are obtained by the third stop operation). As a result, 5 points are earned (see FIG. 102).

In this way, in the monster panic effect, the total points earned in the three games (scenario number) and the points earned in each game (lottery group number) are determined by operating the start lever of the first game. Then, from the points earned in each game, it is determined at what timing (first stop operation to third stop operation) the points can be earned in each game (that is, at what timing the monster will be hit). To do. Therefore, it is possible to perform a production that does not cause a contradiction even if the production continues for three games, and it is possible to provide a game machine rich in interest. Further, since the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player himself / herself can intervene in the acquisition of points, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of further enhancing the interest in the production itself.

Here, in the embodiment, the same game data number may be determined even if the lottery group numbers are different. For example, (mp_g_data_13) and the like are determined by (mp_tyusen_grp_8), (mp_tyusen_grp_9) and the like (see (8) and (9) in FIG. 92).

This is to compress the data and to complicate the pattern of the production content. That is, in the embodiment, the scenario number (mp_snr_No.) Is set to "38", the lottery group number (mp_tyusen_grp_No.) Is set to "20", and the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Is set to "242". It is possible to have millions of production patterns as production patterns.

FIG. 103 is a monster panic search ranking determination table. This monster panic search order determination table is referred to for each stop operation, and includes information on the lottery value for the search order pattern (mp_search_No.).

As described above, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Determines which type of monster appears from which hole, and the earned point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Determines which timing (first stop operation to third stop). Operation) determines which type of monster is hit. Here, it is necessary to determine which hole to hit when it is determined that a monster determined to be hit by the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Appears from a plurality of holes. The search order pattern (mp_search_No.) Is provided to determine which hole is to be hit when it is possible to hit a plurality of holes in this way.

For example, when (mp_g_data_1) is determined as the game data number, monsters appear in holes 2, holes 3, and holes 4, and no monsters appear in holes 1 and 5. And in the first stop operation, no monster is hit. In this case, in the first stop operation, the hole 1 or the hole 5 must be hit, but when the search order pattern is (mp_search_1), the hole 1 has a higher priority than the hole 5. Therefore, when the search order pattern is (mp_search_1), the hole 1 is hit. On the other hand, when the search order pattern is (mp_search_4), the hole 5 has a higher priority than the hole 1. Therefore, when the search order pattern is (mp_search_4), the hole 5 is hit.

By providing the search order pattern (mp_search_No.) In this way, when there are a plurality of holes determined to be hit (or not to be hit) according to the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.), an appropriate hole is hit. It becomes possible. Further, when there are a plurality of holes that can be hit, it is possible to give a variation to the pattern for selecting the holes to be hit.

An operation example of the monster panic effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 104 and 105. FIG. 104 is for explaining the determination of the effect content of the monster panic effect, and FIG. 105 is a table of the monster panic effect actually displayed in the third effect area 253 according to the effect content determined in FIG. 104. It is an example.

In the monster panic effect, when the start lever of the first game is operated, (mp_snr_9) is determined as the scenario number for three games (step S493 in FIG. 122 described later). By this (mp_snr_9), (mp_tyusen_grp_3) is determined as the lottery group for the first game (mp_tyusen_grp_2) as the lottery group for the second game, and (mp_tyusen_grp_10) is determined as the lottery group for the third game (see FIG. 88).

Then, (mp_g_data_49) is determined by lottery as the game data number based on the lottery group (mp_tyusen_grp_3) of the first game (see step S495 of FIG. 122 and (3) of FIG. 90 described later). Further, based on this game data number (mp_g_data_49), the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_1) and the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11) are determined (see step S499 and FIG. 100 of FIG. 122 described later).

The above contents are determined when the start lever of the first game is operated.

Next, when the first stop operation is performed, (mp_search_5) is determined as the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation by lottery, and priority 1 (hole 2), priority 2 (hole 3), priority 3 It is determined that the search is performed in the order of (hole 1), priority 4 (hole 5), and priority 5 (hole 4) (see step S632 and FIG. 103 of FIG. 132 described later).

Next, when the second stop operation is performed, (mp_search_3) is determined as the search order pattern during the second stop operation, as in the case of the first stop operation, and priority 1 (hole 4) and priority 2 are determined. It is determined that the search is performed in the order of (hole 2), priority 3 (hole 3), priority 4 (hole 1), and priority 5 (hole 5) (see steps S635 and 103 in FIG. 132 described later). ).

Next, when the third stop operation is performed, (mp_search_2) is determined as the search order pattern during the third stop operation, as in the case of the first stop operation, and priority 1 (hole 1) and priority 2 It is determined that the search is performed in the order of (hole 4), priority 3 (hole 2), priority 4 (hole 5), and priority 5 (hole 3) (see steps S637 and 103 in FIG. 132 described later). ).

Then, by operating the start lever of the second game, the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the second game is determined by lottery from the lottery group of the second game, and the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the second game is determined. Based on the above, the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) And the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Of the second game are determined. Further, when the first stop operation of the second game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation of the second game is determined, and when the second stop operation of the second game is performed, the second game of the second game is performed. 2 The search order pattern at the time of the stop operation is determined, and when the third stop operation of the second game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the third stop operation of the second game is determined.

Then, similarly in the third game, the game data number (mp_g_data_No.) Of the third game is determined by lottery from the lottery group of the third game by operating the start lever of the third game, and the game data of the third game. Based on the number (mp_g_data_No.), The monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Of the third game and the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) Are determined. Further, when the first stop operation of the third game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation of the third game is determined, and when the second stop operation of the third game is performed, the third game is performed. 2 The search order pattern at the time of the stop operation is determined, and when the third stop operation of the third game is performed, the search order pattern at the time of the third stop operation of the second game is determined.

A display example of a monster panic effect performed based on the effect content determined as shown in FIG. 104 will be described with reference to FIG. 105. In FIG. 105, only the first game of the monster panic effect is described as an example.

FIG. 105 (1) is a display example when the start lever is operated. In the third production area 253, monsters 611 (mp_mon_1) appear from holes 602,603,604 based on the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_1).

FIG. 105 (2) is a display example during the first stop operation. In the third effect area 253, a state of hitting the hole 601 with a hammer 621 is displayed. This is because it is determined not to hit the monster 611 at the time of the first stop operation based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). The holes in which the monster 611 does not appear are the holes 601,605, but in the search order pattern (mp_search_5) at the time of the first stop operation, the hole 601 has a high priority, so the hole 601 Is hitting.

More specifically, a monster 611 appears in the hole 602 (hole 2) of the priority 1 of (mp_search_5) determined as the search order pattern at the time of the first stop operation, and this is the acquired point pattern number. You cannot hit from (mp_get_point_11). In addition, monster 611 also appears in hole 603 (hole 3) of priority 2, and this cannot also be hit from the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). Then, since the monster 611 does not appear in the hole 601 (hole 1) of the priority 3 and does not contradict the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11), the hole 601 can be hit. Therefore, a state in which the hammer 621 hits the hole 601 is displayed (see FIG. 133 described later).

FIG. 105 (3) is a display example during the second stop operation. In the third production area 253, a state of hitting the monster 611 appearing from the hole 604 with a hammer 621 is displayed. This is because it is determined that the monster 611 (mp_mon_1) is hit during the second stop operation based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). The holes in which the monster 611 appears are holes 602,603,604, but in the search order pattern (mp_search_3) at the time of the second stop operation, the priority of the holes 604 is high. I'm hitting hole 604.

FIG. 105 (4) is a display example at the time of the third stop operation. In the third production area 253, a state of hitting the monster 611 appearing from the hole 602 with a hammer 621 is displayed. This is because it is determined to hit the monster 611 (mp_mon_1) at the time of the third stop operation based on the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_11). The holes in which the monster 611 appears are holes 602 and 603, but in the search order pattern (mp_search_2) at the time of the third stop operation, the hole 602 has a high priority, so the hole 602 Is hitting. Although the monster 611 appeared in the hole 604 until the second stop operation, the monster 611 did not appear in the third stop operation because it was hit during the second stop operation.

In this way, in the monster panic effect, based on the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.), The earned point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.), And the search order pattern (mp_search_No.), The effect of hitting the monster with a hammer 621 to exterminate it is performed. Will be done.

The operation of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 106 to 142.

The operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. 106.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks for errors in the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, which is a task group of timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task, which is a task group of VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interruption synchronization.

In step S302, the lamp control task is started, and the process proceeds to step S303. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 107, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and then subsubscribes the timer interrupt event message. In response to the receipt by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel back lamps of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Further, in the lamp control task, the effect timer is subtracted to synchronize the end of the mini-slot effect and the dragon battle effect.

In step S303, the sound control task is started and the process proceeds to step S304. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 108, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S304, the mother task is started and the process is terminated. The mother task is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and is a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 131 when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. Is used.

The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG. 107.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp-related data initialization process (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, the event waits for 2 ms, and the process proceeds to step S313. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 ms. As a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group of command reception interrupt synchronization can be mentioned. Although not shown, a task group for power interrupt synchronization and a task group for door monitoring unit communication synchronization can be mentioned.

In step S313, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S317, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S314. In step S314, the effect timer is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S315. In step S315, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S316, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S317. In step S316, the flag during the dragon battle production is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S317. The dragon battle production flag is information for synchronizing the end of the mini slot production and the dragon battle production. By performing the processes of steps S313 to S317, it is possible to synchronize the end of the mini-slot effect and the dragon battle effect (see steps S711 and S712 in FIG. 138). In this way, the effect timer is subtracted every 2 ms.

In step S317, a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318. In the embodiment, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S317, the sound control task having the next priority of the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318. In step S317, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 108 described later, the processes of steps S333 to S335 are performed.

In step S318, the lamp data is taken out from the lamp storage area, and the process proceeds to step S319. In step S319, the lamp data analysis process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S320. In step S320, the lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S321.

The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG. 108.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the task having the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S333. In this step S332, the processes of steps S318 to S320 of the effect reel control tasks are performed.

In step S333, the sound data is taken out from the sound storage area, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, the sound data analysis process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S332.

The mother task will be described with reference to FIG. 109.

First, the sub CPU 81 activates the drawing task (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. The drawing task will be described later with reference to FIG. 110, but the sub CPU 81 switches frames and the like.

In step S342, the main board communication task is started, and the process proceeds to step S343. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 112, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81, and these In response to the receipt of various commands by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing according to the received commands.

In step S343, the animation control task is started, and the process proceeds to step S344. The animation control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 111, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the display state of the liquid crystal display device 131. In step S344, the next task of the same group is executed. That is, the drawing task and the animation control task, which are task groups of VSYNC interrupt synchronization, are executed.

The drawing task will be described with reference to FIG. 110.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of drawing-related data (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In this process, message queue initialization, event message registration, scene playback initialization processing, and the like are performed. In step S352, a task having the next priority in the task group of VSYNC interrupt synchronization, which is the same group as the drawing task, that is, the animation control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S353. In this step S352, among the animation control tasks, the processes of steps S363 to S368 are performed.

In step S353, the VSYNC event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S354. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes other tasks until the VSYNC message is acquired. In step S354, it is determined whether or not the VSYNC counter is 2 or more. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S355, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S352. In step S355, the VSYNC counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S352. In this embodiment, the VSYNC event is performed every 1000/60 ms. That is, 30 frames are switched per second. The number of frames switched per second can be changed as appropriate. For example, the event time can be changed so that the number of frames per second is 15 frames or 60 frames.

An animation control task will be described with reference to FIG. 111.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of animation-related data (step S361), and proceeds to step S362. In step S362, a task having the next priority in the task group of VSYNC interrupt synchronization, which is the same group as the animation control task, that is, a drawing task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S363. In this step S362, among the drawing tasks, the processes of steps S353 to S355 are performed.

In step S363, the game information is taken out from the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S364. In step S364, the game information is copied to the drawing data storage area, and the process proceeds to step S365. In step S365, own WORK is created from the game information, and the process proceeds to step S366. In step S366, the animation data is determined, and the process proceeds to step S367. In step S367, the video sound data determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S368. In step S368, animation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S362.

The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG. 112.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the command reception (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the type of the command is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S373. In step S373, it is determined whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S374, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S372. In step S374, the received command is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S371.

The effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 takes out a message from the message queue (step S381), and proceeds to step S382. In step S382, it is determined whether or not there is a message. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S385. In step S383, the game information is copied from the extracted message, and the process proceeds to step S384. In step S384, the effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 114 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S385.

In step S385, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S386. In this process, based on the determination result in the effect content determination process, the animation data for controlling the animation display mode on the liquid crystal display device 131 is stored in the animation data storage area. In step S386, a sound production request is made, and the process proceeds to step S387. In this process, sound data for sound output based on the operation of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the like is stored in the sound data storage area. In step S387, the LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S381. In this process, lamp data for controlling the lighting state of the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 is stored in the lamp data storage area based on the determination result in the effect content determination process.

The effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 114.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the setting change command is received from the main CPU 31 (step S391). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S392, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S393. In step S392, the setting change command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 115 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S393, it is determined whether or not the start command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S394, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S395. In step S394, the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 116 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S395, it is determined whether or not the reel stop command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S396, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S397. In step S396, the stop command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 130 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S397, it is determined whether or not the display command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S398, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S399. In step S398, the display command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 135 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S399, it is determined whether or not the bonus start command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S400, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S401. In step S400, processing at the time of receiving the bonus start command, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 142, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S401, it is determined whether or not the bonus end command is received from the main CPU 31. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S402, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S403. In step S402, the effect data for the end of the bonus game is set, the BB game state (sub) is cleared, the RT2 game state (sub) is set, and the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, the effect data is set based on the received command, and the process proceeds to step S385 of FIG. 113.

The processing at the time of receiving the setting change command will be described with reference to FIG. 115.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of clearing the designated storage area for setting change (step S411) based on the information contained in the setting change command, and proceeds to step S412. By this process, the data stored in the work area of the main RAM 33 and the data stored in the work area of the sub RAM 83 have the same contents. In step S412, it is determined whether or not there is a carry-over combination. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the presence or absence of the carry-over combination based on the carry-over combination storage area (not shown) of the sub RAM 83. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S413, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In step S413, the image data corresponding to the bonus confirmation screen (FIG. 143 described later) is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114.

In the embodiment, since such a setting change command reception processing is performed, even when the power is turned off, the information corresponding to at least addresses 201 to 206 of the storage areas of the main RAM 33 and the sub RAM 83 is provided. Not cleared.

The effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 116.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB is operating (sub) (step S421). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S422, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S423. In step S422, the AT lottery process during the BB game state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 129, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426. In step S423, it is determined whether or not the RT1 is in the operating state (sub) (that is, whether or not the replay winning probability is in the low probability state). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S424, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S425. In step S424, the effect lottery process during the RT1 game state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 127, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426. In step S425, the effect lottery process during the RT2 / general game state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 117, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426.

In step S426, it is determined whether or not the production content has been determined. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S428, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S427. In step S427, the effect content is determined based on the selected effect table, and the process proceeds to step S428. In step S428, the effect data corresponding to the effect content is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. 114.

With reference to FIG. 117, the effect lottery process during the RT2 / general game state will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus confirmation screen is displayed (step S430). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S431. In step S431, it is determined whether or not there is a carry-over combination. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S432, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S433.

In step S432, the bonus navigation effect set processing described later with reference to FIG. 118 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S434. In this process, it is determined whether or not to notify the player of the types of bonuses (BB1 to BB3) determined as the internal winning combination. In step S433, the small role navigation effect set process described later with reference to FIG. 119 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S434. In this process, it is determined whether or not to notify the red bell or the blue bell based on the presence or absence of the navigation point.

In step S434, the AT addition lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 120 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S435. In this process, processing such as updating the EXTRA counter is performed. In step S435, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on. The dragon battle effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform the dragon battle effect, and is set to on when it is determined to perform the dragon battle effect (step S754 in FIG. 141 described later). In step S436, the dragon battle initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 121 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116. In this process, a process of determining the arrangement pattern of the cards used for the dragon battle effect is performed.

In step S437, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. The monster panic effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform the monster panic effect, and is set to on when it is determined to perform the monster panic effect (step S752 in FIG. 141 described later). In step S438, the monster panic initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 122 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116. In this process, a process of determining a scenario number and the like is performed.

In step S439, the sugoroku effect processing described later with reference to FIG. 123 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116.

The bonus navigation effect set processing will be described with reference to FIG. 118.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus color navigation effect lottery (step S441), and proceeds to step S442. In this process, it is determined whether or not to perform the bonus color navigation effect with a predetermined probability (2048/32768). In step S422, it is determined whether or not the bonus color navigation effect lottery has been won. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S443, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. In step S443, the color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bonus is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. The color navigation effect refers to an effect of lighting the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in colors corresponding to BB1 to BB3, and when the internal winning combination is BB1, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, When 22R is lit in blue and the internal winning combination is BB2, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit in red. Further, when the internal winning combination is BB3, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit in black.

The small combination navigation effect set processing will be described with reference to FIG. 119.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the ceiling gaming state (sub) (step S451). Here, even if it is a general game state (sub), if it is a general game state (sub) that shifts after 1200 unit games are continuously performed in the RT1 operating state (sub), the ceiling game Determined to be in a state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S452, and if NO, the process proceeds to step 454. In step S452, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a red bell or a blue bell. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S453, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S459. In step S453, the color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bell is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. For example, when the red bell is the internal winning combination, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in red (see FIG. 144 described later), and when the blue bell is the internal winning combination, the left window frame is lit. The display area 22L is lit in blue. As a result, by lighting the left window frame display area 22L, the player can grasp that the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination. In this way, in the ceiling game state, regardless of the value of the navigation point counter, notification is performed to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, and the navigation point counter is subtracted after the notification is performed. Do not do.

In step S454, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a red bell or a blue bell. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S455, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S459. In step S455, it is determined whether or not the navigation point counter is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S456, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S457. In step S456, the color navigation effect when there is no navigation is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. For example, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white. As a result, the player can grasp that either the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination, and thus can grasp that there is a possibility of shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state.

In step S457, the color navigation effect corresponding to the winning bell is set, and the process proceeds to step S458. In step S458, the navigation point counter is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. In step S459, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is SB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S460, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. In step S460, the color navigation effect at the time of SB is set, and the process proceeds to step S434 of FIG. 117. For example, the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are blinked in red. As a result, the player can grasp that SB is determined as the internal winning combination, and can perform the stop operation so as to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state.

The AT addition lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 120. This process is performed to determine whether or not to add the navigation points to the navigation point counter.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the ceiling gaming state (sub) (step S471). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S435 of FIG. 117, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S472. That is, when the gaming state is the ceiling gaming state (sub), the navigation points are not added to the navigation point counter. On the other hand, when the game state is not the ceiling game state (sub), there is a possibility that the navigation points are added to the navigation point counter.

In step S472, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S473, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S435 of FIG. 117.

In step S473, the EXTRA point acquisition lottery is performed based on the EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination (FIG. 43), and the process proceeds to step S474. In step S474, it is determined whether or not the prize has been won. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S475, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S435 of FIG. 117.

In step S475, the EXTRA counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S476. It should be noted that even if 1 is added to the EXTRA counter, that fact is not immediately notified, and the fact that the EXTRA counter has been added is actually notified by stopping at the treasure chest in the sugoroku effect. In step S476, it is determined whether or not the EXTRA counter is 5, and the process proceeds to step S477.

In step S477, the set EXTRA acquired navigation points are added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S478. In this way, when the EXTRA counter reaches 5, the preset navigation points acquired at the time of EXTRA are given. The EXTRA acquisition navigation point is set in the process of step S740 or step S478 of FIG. 140, which will be described later. Further, the set EXTRA acquired navigation points are cleared when the EXTRA acquired navigation points are given or when the state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state (step S478 or step S735 in FIG. 140).

In step S478, a lottery is performed based on the number of navigation points acquired during EXTRA (FIG. 42), the determined navigation points acquired during EXTRA are set as the navigation points acquired during the next EXTRA, the value of the EXTRA counter is cleared, and FIG. 117 Step S435 of.

The dragon battle initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 121.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines the arrangement pattern based on the dragon battle card arrangement lottery table (FIG. 79) (step S481), and proceeds to step S482. In step S482, based on the internal winning combination (presence / absence of bonus), the determined arrangement pattern, and the dragon battle effect lottery table (FIGS. 80 to 83) corresponding to the values of the dragon battle game number counters, the “effect No. Is determined, and the process proceeds to step S483. The dragon battle game number counter is a counter that manages the number of games produced by the dragon battle. In the process of step S482, for example, when the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, the arrangement pattern is 1 (pachinko), and the dragon battle game number counter is "2", the dragon in (2) of FIG. The battle production lottery table is referred to, and the "production No." is determined. In step S483, the card roulette fluctuation start effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. By the process of step S483, the card is rotated in the dragon battle effect. That is, in the dragon battle production, the arrangement pattern of the cards is determined and the determined cards start rotating as the start lever is operated.

The monster panic initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 122.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of remaining games counter is 3 (step S491). The remaining game number counter is a counter that manages the number of games of the monster panic effect, and the remaining game number counter of 3 is the first game of the monster panic effect. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S492, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S496.

In step S492, it is determined whether or not there is a carry-over combination (that is, whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S493, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S494. In step S493, the scenario numbers are drawn from the scenario numbers "mp_snr_1 to 14" in the scenario number lottery table (FIG. 88), the scenario numbers are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S495. In step S484, the scenario numbers are drawn from the scenario numbers “mp_snr_15 to 38” in the scenario number lottery table (FIG. 88), the scenario numbers are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S495. Here, when the scenario number is determined in the process of step S493 or step S494, the lottery group number "mp_tyusen_grp_No." From the first game to the third game is also determined based on this scenario number. Therefore, in the process of step S493 or step S494, the lottery group number is acquired in addition to the scenario number.

In step S495, the game data number “mp_g_data_No.” Of the first game is drawn and acquired based on the game data number lottery table (FIGS. 90 to 99) for each lottery group number, and the process proceeds to step S499.

In step S496, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games counter is 2. If this determination is YES (that is, in the second game of the monster panic effect), the process proceeds to step S497, and if NO (that is, in the third game of the monster panic effect), the process proceeds to step S498. .. In step S497, based on the game data number lottery table for each lottery group number (FIGS. 90 to 99), the game data number "mp_g_data_No." Of the second game is drawn, acquired, and the process proceeds to step S499. In step S498, the game data number “mp_g_data_No.” Of the third game is drawn based on the game data number lottery table for each lottery group number (FIGS. 90 to 99), acquired, and the process proceeds to step S499.

In step S499, the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) And the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Are acquired based on the determined game data number "mp_g_data_No.", And the process proceeds to step S500. In step S500, the effect is set based on the determined monster appearance pattern number, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116.

The sugoroku effect processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 123 and 124.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus confirmation screen is displayed (step S511). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S512. In step S512, it is determined whether or not continuous production is in progress. In this process, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag or the monster panic effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S513.

In step S513, the game state (in the embodiment, the presence / absence of the navigation point before subtraction, the presence / absence of the bonus determined as the internal winning combination, the state (RT operating state, the number of games, the EXTRA counter and its display state)) Based on this, the state type for the stop mass (sg_game_st_No.) Is acquired (see FIG. 56), and the process proceeds to step S514. In step S514, the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Is determined based on the search order table lottery table (FIGS. 57 to 61), and the process proceeds to step S515. In step S515, a search pattern (sg_search_ptn_No.) Is determined based on the sugoroku stop position search start position lottery table (FIG. 63), and the process proceeds to step S516.

In step S516, the stop position search process described later with reference to FIG. 125 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S517. In step S517, the dice rolls corresponding to the stop positions determined in step S516 are set, and the process proceeds to step S518.

In step S518, it is determined whether or not there is a hole mass (sg_mas_2) in front of the planned stop position (that is, the stop position determined in the process of step S516). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S519, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S520. In step S519, the pitfall flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S531 of FIG. 124. In step S520, the pitfall flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S531 of FIG. 124.

In step S531 of FIG. 124, it is determined whether or not the cell to be stopped is the development cell (sg_mas_4). Here, the “scheduled stop mass” refers to the mass type of the stop position determined in step S516. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S532, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S534. In step S532, the development effect lottery is performed based on the development effect lottery table (FIG. 54), and the process proceeds to step S533. In step S533, the development production winning flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S538. The development production winning flag is information for determining whether or not to perform a continuous production (dragon battle production or monster panic production) in the next game, and when the development production winning flag is on, the next The continuous production is started in the game, and if the development production winning flag is off, the continuous production is not started in the next game.

In step S534, it is determined whether or not the cell to be stopped is the treasure box cell (sg_mas_7). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S535, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S536. In step S535, the appearance symbol is set, and the process proceeds to step S538. In this process, the appearance symbols corresponding to the character images 31 to 315 to be displayed blinking next according to the value of the EXTRA counter or the like are set. That is, when the "E" character image 311 is blinking, the "X" symbol corresponding to the "X" character image 312 appears (this causes the "X" character image 312 to blink and be displayed. ). If the internal winning combination is a bonus, a bonus symbol will appear.

In step S536, it is determined whether or not the cell to be stopped is the QR code cell (sg_mas_6). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S537, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S538. In step S537, a QR code corresponding to the navigation points acquired during EXTRA is set (see FIG. 55), and the process proceeds to step S538. As a result, a predetermined QR code is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

In step S538, the game state (in the embodiment, the presence / absence of the navigation point after subtraction, the presence / absence of the bonus determined as the internal winning combination, the state (RT operating state, the number of games, the EXTRA counter and its display state)) Based on this, the state type for the created mass is acquired (see FIG. 67), and the process proceeds to step S539. In step S539, the Sugorokumasu making group (sg_edit_grp_no.) Is determined based on the Sugorokumasu making group lottery table (FIGS. 68 to 70), and the process proceeds to step S540. In step S540, the sugoroku creation pattern (sg_edit_ptn_no.) Is determined based on the sugoroku mass creation pattern lottery table (FIGS. 72 to 77), and the process proceeds to step S541.

In step S541, the created mass data defined in the sugoroku creation pattern determined in step S540 is acquired (see FIGS. 72 to 77), and the process proceeds to step S542. In step S542, the mass creation process described later with reference to FIG. 126 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S543. In step S543, the effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. In this process, for example, the square displayed in the sugoroku effect is blinked in a predetermined color according to the internal winning combination (for example, in the case of watermelon, it blinks in green), or the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. Set an effect that changes the type of dice (for example, the size of the dice) according to the degree of expectation about what is being done.

The stop position search process will be described with reference to FIG. 125.

First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current mass data 1 to 5 (step S551), and proceeds to step S552. That is, the mass types (sg_mas_No.) Of the five cells displayed in front of the character and the displayed positions of the cells (how many cells ahead) are acquired. In step S552, the mass type of priority 1 of the search order table (sg_stop_No.) Determined in step S514 of FIG. 123 is set, and the process proceeds to step S553. For example, when (sg_stop_3) is determined as the search order table, (sg_mas_4) is set (see FIG. 62).

In step S553, the search cell of priority 1 of the search pattern (sg_search_No.) Determined in step S515 of FIG. 123 is set, the cell type of the search cell is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S554. For example, when the search pattern is (sg_search_2), the mass type two cells ahead is acquired (see FIG. 64).

In step S554, it is determined whether or not the mass type acquired in step S552 and the mass type acquired in step S553 match. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S561, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S555. In step S555, it is determined whether or not the priority of the search pattern is 5. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S557, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S556. In step S556, 1 is added to the priority of the determined search pattern, a search cell having this priority is set, the cell type is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S554. For example, when 1 is added to the priority 1 of the search pattern (sg_search_2) and the priority is 2, the mass type of 3 cells ahead corresponding to the priority 2 is acquired (see FIG. 64). As described above, step S553. By repeating the process of step S556, the search patterns (sg_search_No.) With priority 1 to 5 are searched.

In step S557, 1 is added to the priority of the search order table, and the process proceeds to step S558. In step S558, it is determined whether or not there is a mass type corresponding to the priority order added in step S557. For example, when the search order table is (sg_stop_2), the mass type corresponding to priority 2 is determined to be "yes", but the mass type corresponding to priority 3 is determined to be "absent" (Fig. 62). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S559, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S560. In step S559, the mass type corresponding to the priority order added in step S557 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S553. By repeating the processes of steps S552 to S559 in this way, the search order table (sg_stop_No.) With priority 1 to 3 is searched.

In step S560, the stop position is determined 6 squares ahead, the corresponding square is created as the 6th square, and the process proceeds to step S517 of FIG. 123. For example, when the search order table is (sg_stop_2), a small winning combination (sg_mas_3) is created in the sixth square (see FIG. 62).

In step S561, the value of the search cell of the search pattern when it is determined that they match is determined as the stop position, and the process proceeds to step S517 of FIG. 123. As described above, in the sugoroku effect, when the cells corresponding to the priority of the search order table exist up to 5 cells ahead, the position of the cells is determined as the stop position. At this time, if there are cells corresponding to a plurality of priorities in the search order table, the position of the cell with the higher priority is determined as the stop position, and the cells corresponding to the same priority in the search order table are supported. If there are a plurality of cells to be used, the cell with the higher priority of the search pattern is determined as the stop position.

If there is no cell corresponding to the priority of the search order table, 6 cells ahead is determined as the stop position. In addition, since the square 6 squares ahead is not created in the sugoroku production, when the 6 squares ahead is determined as the stop position, the 6th square is created. On the other hand, since the squares 1 to 5 squares ahead are created, when the squares 1 to 5 squares ahead are determined as the stop positions, the squares at the stop positions are not created.

By such processing of steps S551 to S561, the stop position (scheduled stop position) and the type of the mass to be stopped are determined.

The mass creation process will be described with reference to FIG. 126.

First, it is determined whether or not the planned roll of the dice is 5 or 6 (step S571). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S572, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S573. In step S572, the cells of the created mass data 1 to 5 acquired in step S541 of FIG. 124 are set as created cells, and the process proceeds to step S543 of FIG. 124. For example, when the sugoroku creation pattern (determined in step S540 of FIG. 124) is (sg_edit_ptn_1), a hole mass (sg_mas_1) is created 1 square ahead and a blank mass (sg_mas_2) is created 2 squares ahead to 5 squares ahead. (See (1) in FIG. 72).

In step S573, out of the created mass data 1 to 5, the same number of cells as the planned number of dice rolls are set as the created cells, and the process proceeds to step S543 of FIG. 124. For example, when the sugoroku creation pattern (determined in step S540 of FIG. 124) is (sg_edit_ptn_1) and the planned number of dice rolls is "3", the hole mass (sg_mas_1) is one cell ahead, the hole cell is two cells ahead, and so on. A blank mass (sg_mas_2) is created 3 cells ahead (see (1) in FIG. 72).

The effect lottery process during the RT1 game state will be described with reference to FIG. 127.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus confirmation screen is displayed (step S581). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S582. In step S582, the bonus navigation effect set process shown in FIG. 118 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S584. In step S584, the AT state transition lottery process is performed based on the AT state transition lottery table (FIG. 39), and the process proceeds to step S585. In this process, it is determined whether or not to shift the AT state from low probability to high probability or from high probability to low probability based on the internal winning combination.

In step S585, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S586, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S587. In step S586, the dragon battle initial setting process (FIG. 121) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116.

In step S587, a lottery is performed based on the monster union production table (FIG. 44), and the process proceeds to step S588. In this process, it is drawn whether or not to perform the coalescence effect based on the internal winning combination. In step S588, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S587 has been won. For example, when a determination other than the "loss" in FIG. 44 is determined, it is determined that the winner has been won. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S589, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S590.

In step S589, the monster union effect flag and the development effect winning flag are set on, and the process proceeds to step S590. The monster coalescence effect flag is information for determining whether or not to perform the monster coalescence effect. In step S590, the mini-slot effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 128 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116.

The mini-slot effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 128.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the monster coalescence effect flag is on (step S591). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S592, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S593. In step S592, the selection group pattern is determined to be a monster (ms_ptn_4), the display appearance is determined to be the same as the monsters, and the process proceeds to step S595. Here, when the monster coalescence effect flag is on, the mini-slot state-based group lottery table ((5) in FIG. 50) is referred to, so the selection group pattern is always (ms_ptn_4).

In step S593, the selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Is determined based on the mini-slot state-based group lottery table (FIGS. 46 to 50), and the process proceeds to step S594. In this process, a group lottery table for each minislot state (FIGS. 46 to 50) is determined based on the AT lottery state, the effect state, and the presence or absence of a bonus, and the selected group pattern is referred to with reference to the determined group lottery table for each minislot state. To determine. A continuous production final game is provided in the "directing state" of the group lottery table for each minislot state, but whether or not it is the continuous production final game is determined by step S482 of the dragon battle initial setting process (FIG. 121). It is determined based on the "Production No." determined in. That is, when the state defined by "effect No." (see FIG. 84) is "◯" or "x", it is determined that the game is the final continuous production game. If the "directing state" is the final game of continuous directing and the internal winning combination is not a bonus, the group lottery table (3) for each minislot state is referred to (FIG. 48), and the selected group pattern (ms_ptn_No.) Is determined. Will be done.

In step S594, the display result is drawn and determined based on the determined selection group pattern (ms_ptn_No.), and the process proceeds to step S595. For example, when the determined selection group pattern is (ms_ptn_3), "7,7,7", "Do, Do, DO", "BAR, BAR, BAR", etc. are determined by lottery (FIG. 51). reference). In step S595, the variation start effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. By this process, the fluctuation display of the mini reels 303L, 303C, 303R starts.

The AT lottery process during the BB game state will be described with reference to FIG. 129.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB1 game state (sub) and the number of BB1 game games exceeds 39. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S602. In step S602, it is determined whether or not the BB2 game state (sub) and the number of BB2 game games exceeds 28. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S603. This process prevents an increase in lottery opportunities (by missing the internal winning combination) without intentionally establishing the internal winning combination as a display combination during the bonus, and provides a fair lottery to all players. It becomes possible.

In step S603, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the BB3 game state (sub) and the number of games in the BB3 game state exceeds 12. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S604. In step S604, a lottery table (FIG. 40) according to the BB medium state is selected based on the set AT lottery state, the lottery is performed, and the process proceeds to step S605. The AT lottery state is set when the bonus start command described later is received (see FIG. 142 described later).

In step S605, it is determined whether or not the prize is won. Here, when the acquired points are "0", it is determined as NO in the process of step S605, and when the acquired points are "1" or "5", it is determined as YES in the process of step S605. To. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S606, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG. 116. In step S606, the number of winning points is added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S426 of FIG.

The processing at the time of receiving the stop command will be described with reference to FIG. 130.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on (step S611). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S612, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S613. In step S612, the stop dragon battle effect execution lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 131, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S615.

In step S613, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S614, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S615. In step S614, the stop monster panic effect execution process described later in FIG. 132 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. 114.

In step S615, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not the replay winning probability is low probability state). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In step S616, the stop mini-slot effect execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 134, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114.

A stop dragon battle effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 131.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 2 (that is, during the first stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S622, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S623. In step S622, among the effects corresponding to the “effect No.”, the effect at the time of the first stop operation is set (see FIG. 84), and the process proceeds to step S614 of FIG.

In step S623, it is determined whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 0 (that is, during the third stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S624, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S614 in FIG. In step S624, it is determined whether or not the "effect No." is "9" to "24" (that is, whether or not the card is "?"). When this determination is YES (when the card is "?"), The process proceeds to step S615 of FIG. 130, and when NO (when the card is other than "?"), The process proceeds to step S625.

In step S625, the third stop action effect is set based on the "effect No.", the time until the end of the effect is set in the effect timer, the dragon effect in progress flag is set to on, and in step S614 of FIG. Move. The effect timer is subtracted in the lamp control task, and the effect timer is set to 0 when the effect timer becomes 0 (steps S343 to S346 in FIG. 110).

A stop monster panic effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 132.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 2 (that is, during the first stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S632, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S634. In step S632, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the first stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table (FIG. 103), and the process proceeds to step S633. In step S633, the punching hole determination process described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S633.

In step S634, it is determined whether or not the number of inactive stop buttons is 1 (that is, during the second stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S635, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S637. In step S635, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the second stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table, and the process proceeds to step S636. In step S636, the tapping hole determination process described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S636.

In step S637, the search order pattern number (mp_search_No.) At the time of the third stop operation is determined and acquired based on the monster panic search order determination table, and the process proceeds to step S638. In step S638, the tapping hole determination process described later with reference to FIG. 133 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S639.

In step S639, it is determined whether or not a monster is set in the hole determined in step S638. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S640, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S641. In step S640, points for each type of monster (see FIG. 87) are added to the monster panic point counter, an effect of hitting the monster is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In step S841, the missed swing effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. 114. The monster panic point counter is a counter that counts the points earned in the monster panic production.

The punching hole determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 133.

First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) And the monster appearance pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) Of the corresponding game from the determined game data number (mp_g_data_No.) According to the number of remaining games (FIG. 100). Refer to), and the process proceeds to step S652. The game data number according to the number of remaining games is determined in the monster panic initial setting process (FIG. 122).

In step S652, the acquired points at each stop operation in the acquired point pattern number (mp_get_point_No.) are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S653. In step S653, the hole number of priority 1 of the acquired search order pattern number (mp_mon_appear_No.) At each stop operation is set, the monster number (mp_mon_No.) Of the corresponding hole is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S654. The search order pattern number is acquired in step S632, step S635, and step S637 of the stop monster panic effect execution process (FIG. 132).

In step S654, the points earned at each stop operation are compared with the points earned corresponding to the monster number (see FIG. 87), and the process proceeds to step S655. In step S655, it is determined whether or not the comparisons in step S654 match. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S657, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S656. In step S656, 1 is added to the priority of the search order pattern number, the hole number of the calculated priority is set, the monster number of the corresponding hole is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S654.

In step S657, the matching hole numbers are set as holes to be tapped, and the process proceeds to step S639 of FIG. 132. In this way, in the monster panic production, the points earned at each stop operation (that is, information on which monster number corresponds to the monster to be hit) and the monster number for the monster appearing from the hole are defined in the acquisition pattern number. The points obtained corresponding to are compared with each hole, and as a result, the hole determined to match is determined as a hole to be hit. At this time, the comparison for each hole is performed according to the order (priority) defined by the search order pattern number.

A stop mini-slot effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 134.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of inactive buttons is 2 (that is, during the first stop operation) (step S661). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S662, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S663. In step S662, an effect of stopping the determined left display roll is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In this process, the left display roll is stopped based on the display roll determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128). For example, when "7", "7", and "BAR" (chance roll) are determined as stop rolls, "7" is stopped as the left display roll.

In step S663, it is determined whether or not the number of inactive buttons is 1 (that is, during the second stop operation). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S664, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In step S664, the effect of stopping the determined right display roll is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. Similar to the process of step S662, this process also stops the right display roll based on the display roll determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128).

The processing at the time of receiving the display command will be described with reference to FIG. 135.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the dragon battle effect flag is on (step S671). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S672, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S673. In step S672, the display-time dragon battle effect execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 136, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S675.

In step S673, it is determined whether or not the monster panic effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the display-time monster panic effect execution process described later with reference to FIG. 137 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S680. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S675.

In step S675, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not the replay winning probability is low probability state). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S676, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S678. In step S676, the display-time mini-slot effect execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 138, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S677. In step S677, the ceiling game state determination process described later with reference to FIG. 139 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S678.

In step S678, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (sub) or the general gaming state (sub) (that is, whether or not it is a chance zone or a replay winning probability high probability state). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S679, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S680. In step S679, the display-time sugoroku effect execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 140, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S680.

In step S680, it is determined whether or not the development effect winning flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S681, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114. In step S681, the development effect set processing described later with reference to FIG. 141 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S403 of FIG. 114.

The display-time dragon battle effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 136.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the "effect No." is "9" to "24" (that is, whether or not the card is "?") (Step S691). When this determination is YES (when the card is "?"), The process proceeds to step S692, and when the determination is NO (when the card is other than "?"), The process proceeds to step S693. In step S692, the action effect at the time of display is set based on the "effect No.", the time until the end of the effect is set in the effect timer, the dragon effect in progress flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S693.

In step S693, it is determined whether or not the production is finished. That is, it is determined whether or not the "state" corresponding to the "effect No." is "○" or "x". If this determination is YES (when the "state" is "○" or "x"), the process proceeds to step S694, and when it is NO (when the "state" is "Δ"), step S695 Move to.

In step S694, the dragon battle game number counter is cleared, the dragon battle production flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S675 of FIG. 135. In step S695, the dragon battle game number counter is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S675 of FIG. 135.

The display-time monster panic effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 137.

First, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the remaining game number counter (step S701), and proceeds to step S702. In step S702, it is determined whether or not the remaining game number counter is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S703, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135.

In step S703, it is determined whether or not the monster panic point counter is 5 or more. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S704, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S704, the victory effect is set, the monster panic effect flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135. In step S705, the defeat effect is set, the monster panic effect flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135. In this way, in the monster panic production, you win when the points earned are 5 or more. In addition, the case of winning in the monster panic production is the case where the bonus is decided as the internal winning role.

The display-time mini-slot effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. 138.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the flag during the dragon battle production is on (step S711). Here, during the dragon battle production, the dragon battle production flag is set to on, but this dragon battle production flag is set to off when the production timer becomes 0. Therefore, during the dragon battle production, this determination is YES until the production timer reaches 0. The display mini-slot effect execution process is repeated until a command other than the display command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and stored in the message queue (see steps S373, S374, and 113 in FIG. 112). .. Therefore, even when the effect timer becomes 0 and the dragon battle effect in-progress flag is turned off, the mini-slot effect execution process is performed at the time of this display, and in that case, this determination is NO. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S677 of FIG. 135, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S712. If another command (for example, a medal insertion command transmitted based on the medal insertion or a start command of the next game) is transmitted, the mini-slot effect ends without deriving the effect result, that is, cancels. (In addition, the dragon battle production will also be canceled). In addition, when canceled in this way, the flag during the dragon battle production is also set to off.

In step S712, the determined middle display roll stop effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S713. In this process, the middle display result is stopped based on the display result determined in step S592 or step S594 of the mini-slot effect lottery process (FIG. 128) as in the process of step S662 of FIG.

In step 713, it is determined whether or not the monster coalescence effect flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S714, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S677 of FIG. 135. In step S714, the monster coalescence effect is set, the monster coalescence flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S677 of FIG. 135. By this process, the monster coalescence effect as shown in FIG. 52 can be performed.

The ceiling game state determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 139.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of RT1 games is 1200 (that is, whether or not 1200 games have been played in the replay winning probability low probability state) (step S721). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S722, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S678 of FIG. 135. In step S722, the RT1 gaming state (sub) is cleared, the gaming state is set to the ceiling gaming state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S678 of FIG. 135.

The sugoroku effect execution process at the time of display will be described with reference to FIG. 140.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a combination with a payout (step S731). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S732, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S733. In step S732, the mass coin effect effect is set, and the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135. In this way, in the sugoroku effect, when the display combination is a payout combination, a coin effect is produced.

In step S733, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any one of the low lip rolls 1 to 4 or SB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S734, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S736. In step S734, the mass hole effect effect and the sugoroku end effect are set, and the process proceeds to step S735. In this way, when a low lip result or SB is displayed, the character falls in the sugoroku effect, and the sugoroku effect ends.

In step S735, the navigation points, the EXTRA counter, and the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA are cleared, the RT1 game state (sub) is set, and the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135. Therefore, when a low rip result or SB is displayed, the game state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state. At this time, the navigation points stored in the navigation point counter, the EXTRA counter, and the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA are cleared. Here, the EXTRA counter and the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA are cleared only when a low rip result or SB is displayed. That is, when the replay winning probability shifts to the RB game state (bonus) without shifting to the low probability state, the navigation points, the EXTRA counter, and the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA are the chance zone after the end of the RB game state and thereafter. Replay Winning probability Carry over to a high probability state. By performing such control, even if the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination with the navigation points remaining, the navigation points are not cleared, so that the chance zone after that can be broken through with an extremely high probability. As a result, as long as the navigation points continue, the bonus, the chance zone, and the high probability of winning the replay can be continuously generated, and the game can be a highly interesting game machine.

In step S736, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (sub) and the RT2 gaming order is 30. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the 30th game of the chance zone. Since step S736 is performed when the display combination is not a low-rip roll or SB, it is determined as YES in the process of step S736 as a low-rip roll or a low-rip roll as a display combination in the 30th game of the chance zone. This is the case when SB is not established. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S737, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135.

In step S737, the navigation points are drawn based on the AT lottery table (FIG. 41) at the end of RT2, the acquired navigation points are added to the navigation point counter, and the process proceeds to step S738. As a result, navigation points can be given when the player shifts from the chance zone to the replay winning probability high probability state. As described above, at the AT lottery table at the end of RT2, "10" or more navigation points are always determined. The player can receive the notification to avoid the low rip roll at least 10 times in the replay winning probability high probability state, and immediately after shifting to the replay winning probability high probability state, the replay winning probability low probability state. It is possible to prevent the transition to. As a result, the player does not have to be dissatisfied with the fact that the replay winning probability high probability state ends immediately, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

In step S738, the RT2 game state end effect is set, the game state is set to the general game state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S739. That is, when 30 games are played in the chance zone without displaying a low rip result or SB, the state shifts to a replay winning probability high probability state. At this time, in the sugoroku effect, the character goes up in the sky (RT2 game state end effect). Here, when 30 games are played in the chance zone without displaying a low rip result or SB, the main lock control flag is updated to ON (step S159 in FIG. 30), and the execution of the game is locked. This RT2 game state end effect is produced so as to match the lock time.

In step S739, it is determined whether or not the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA are set. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S740. In step S740, a lottery is performed based on the EXTRA time acquisition navigation point number lottery table (FIG. 42), the determined EXTRA time acquisition navigation point is set as the next EXTRA time acquisition navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S680 of FIG. 135. It should be noted that the determination in step S739 is YES when the chance zone is breached without clearing the navigation points acquired at the next EXTRA (without processing step S735) (that is, the probability of winning the replay is low). If you break through the chance zone without transitioning to the state).

The development effect set processing will be described with reference to FIG. 141.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the monster panic effect has been won (step S751). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S752, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S753. In step S752, the monster panic effect flag is set to on, 3 is set in the remaining game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S756.

In step S753, it is determined whether or not the dragon battle effect has been won. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S754, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S755. In step S754, the dragon battle production flag is set to on, 4 is set in the dragon battle game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S756.

In step S755, the other effect flags are set to on, and the process proceeds to step S756. In step S756, the development effect winning flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. 114. As the other effects, for example, the effects determined by the above-mentioned combined effects 1 and 2 are applicable.

The processing at the time of receiving the bonus start command will be described with reference to FIG. 142.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start BB is BB3 (step S761). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S762, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S763. In step S762, the AT lottery state is determined to be BB3, and the process proceeds to step S772.

In step S763, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of winning the BB is the ceiling gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S764, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S765. In step S764, the AT lottery state is determined in the ceiling, and the process proceeds to step S772.

In step S765, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of winning the BB is the general gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S766, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S767. In step S766, the AT lottery state is determined during the high lip, and the process proceeds to step S772.

In step S767, it is determined whether or not the state at the time of winning the BB is the RT2 gaming state (sub). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S768, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S769. In step S768, the AT lottery state is determined during CZ, and the process proceeds to step S772.

In step S768, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery state is a high probability state. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S770, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S771. In step S770, the AT lottery state is determined with high probability, and the process proceeds to step S772. In step S771, the AT lottery state is determined with a low probability, and the process proceeds to step S772. In step S772, the current gaming state is cleared, the BB gaming state (sub) corresponding to the start BB is set, and the process proceeds to step S403 in FIG. 114.

A bonus confirmation screen at the time of setting change displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIG. 143.

When the setting value is changed in the carry-over state, the bonus confirmation screen at the time of setting change is displayed so that it can be grasped that the setting value was in the carry-over state. On the bonus confirmation screen at the time of changing the setting, the effect image 300a in which a shooting star flows is displayed in the first effect area 251 and the character image 300b "Bonus confirmed!" Is displayed in the third effect area 253.

Normally, the set value is changed between the closing of the game store and the opening of the next day. However, due to such a display, the set value is changed between the closing of the game store and the opening of the next day. Even if you do, the information on whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning role among multiple types of information about the game will continue to be maintained, so the game store will be disadvantaged due to factors other than changing the set value. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of changing the set value with peace of mind.

Then, in the liquid crystal display device 131, in response to the change of the set value, the effect is performed based on the information of whether or not the bonus is carried over as the internal winning combination, so that the manager of the amusement store can perform the effect. Can be grasped without spending time.

In particular, it is important that the profit of the amusement store is determined by the value calculated from the total number of medals inserted and the total number of medals paid out, that is, the so-called payout rate, which is the information on whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning role. It is designed so that it can be grasped when setting the value. By doing so, the size of the payout rate is carried over to the bonus as an internal winning role, which is disadvantageous information for the game store. For the game machine, "medals" rather than "total number of medals paid out" For game machines, which is advantageous information for game stores, that the bonus is not carried over as an internal winning role while setting the "total number of inserted medals" to be larger than the "total number of inserted medals" The "total number of medals paid out" can be set to be larger. As a result, the size of the payout rate of the entire game machine managed by the game store is kept constant, and for the players who come to the game store, the "total number of medals paid out" is rather than the "total number of medals inserted". It is possible to provide a game machine in which the game store side can efficiently make a profit as compared with the case where the size of the payout rate is randomly set while giving a feeling of expectation that the value will be larger.

In addition, for some game machines, even if the information is disadvantageous to the game store that the bonus is carried over as an internal winning role, the "total number of medals paid out" is rather than the "total number of medals inserted". By setting the size to be larger, it is possible to create a state in which medals are continuously awarded from the time the game store opens. As a result, the player is expected to have a larger "total number of medals paid out" than the "total number of medals inserted", and as a result, the ability to attract customers is increased, and as a result, the game store side is more efficient. It may be possible to provide a game machine that can make a good profit.

The small role navigation effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 will be described with reference to FIG. 144. In FIG. 144, a case where the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination will be described as an example. (1) of FIG. 144 is a display example 1 when there are 1 or more navigation points, and (2) of FIG. 144 is a display example 2 when there are 0 navigation points.

With reference to (1) of FIG. 144, when there is one or more navigation points and the internal winning combination is a red bell, the left window frame display area 22L lights up in red in the second effect area 252. As a result, the player can grasp that the stop operation should be performed aiming at the red symbol on the left reel 3L. Here, referring to FIG. 7, red symbols are concentratedly arranged at the symbol positions "13" to "16" (red bell at symbol position "13" and red at symbol position "15". 7. Red bell at symbol position "16"). Therefore, for the player, it is understood that by lighting the left window frame display area 22L in red, the stop operation should be performed aiming at the symbol positions "13" to "16" that appear to be solidified in red. it can. Further, referring to FIG. 16, the symbol combination constituting the display combination “red bell” is “red bell-red bell-red bell”. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the small role navigation effect, the red bell determined as the internal winning combination can be established as the display combination. In the embodiment, in order for the red bell to be established as a display combination, it is sufficient to perform the stop operation at the timing when the symbol positions "8" to "17" are located in the middle of the symbol display area 21L.

In the embodiment, if the red bell determined as the internal winning combination cannot be established as the display combination, a low rip result is displayed. Then, when a low rip result is displayed, the state shifts to the replay winning probability low probability state (RT1 operating state). Therefore, the player can avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state by performing the small role navigation effect that the left window frame display area 22L lights up in red. In the embodiment, in order for the blue bell to be established as the display combination, the symbol positions other than the symbol positions "8" to "17" that can be established with the red bell as the display combination are located in the middle of the symbol display area 21L. It suffices to perform the stop operation at the timing.

Here, the case where the internal winning combination is a red bell has been described as an example, but when the internal winning combination is a blue bell, the left window frame display area 22L lights up in blue. The player can grasp that the stop operation should be performed aiming at the blue symbols (symbol positions "2" to "6") on the left reel 3L, and by performing such a stop operation, the internal winning is achieved. The blue bell determined as the role can be established as the display role.

Next, a case where the navigation point is 0 will be described with reference to (2) of FIG. When the navigation point is 0 and the internal winning combination is the red bell, the left window frame display area 22L lights up in white in the second effect area 252. Similarly, when the navigation point is 0 and the internal winning combination is the blue bell, the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white in the second effect area 252. That is, when the left window frame display area 22L is lit in white, it can be understood that the red bell or the blue bell is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, in order to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, the player is stopped so as to establish the red bell as the display combination or stop so as to establish the blue bell as the display combination. You will be forced to choose whether to perform the operation. As a result, if the red bell or the blue bell can be established as the display combination, it is possible to avoid shifting to the replay winning probability low probability state, and on the other hand, if the red bell or the blue bell cannot be established as the display combination ( If a low rip result is displayed), the replay winning probability will shift to the low probability state.

In addition, the following effects can be obtained in the small role navigation production.

As described above, the AT lottery table for the end of RT2 is configured so that 10 or more navigation points can always be given. As a result, after shifting to the advantageous gaming state, it is possible to receive the notification by the window frame display area 22L 10 times without fail, and despite the transition to the advantageous gaming state, the advantageous state is immediately maintained. You will never be unable to do it. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of reliably performing a certain number of games in an advantageous state and preventing dissatisfaction with the end of the advantageous state immediately.

In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell or the blue bell determined as the internal winning combination cannot be displayed along the effective line, the symbol combination corresponding to the low rip appearance displayed along the effective line is predetermined. It has a special design. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the game state has shifted to a disadvantageous state for the player simply by grasping the symbol combination displayed along the effective line. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation of shifting to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over multiple games simply by confirming that the game does not stop at a special pattern along the effective line. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of further improving the interest of the game. Similarly, even in a game state that is advantageous to the player, it can be grasped that the advantageous game state is maintained only by confirming whether or not a special symbol is displayed along the effective line.

Further, in the embodiment, an EXTRA acquisition lottery table (FIG. 43) for each internal winning combination is provided, a lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination with reference to this table, and if it is determined that the lottery is successful, the lottery is performed. The determined number of times is added as EXTRA points, and when the EXTRA points become "5", navigation points are further added. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation that the navigation points will be further added even after the transition to an advantageous game state, and as a result, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the overall interest of the game. A game machine can be provided.

Then, the number of times of the further added navigation points is notified by displaying the image of the QR code which encodes the data indicating the number of times newly assigned as the number of times of notifying the internal winning combination. By doing so, the image of the QR code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is captured by the mobile terminal, and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing to make the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination an effective line. Information directly related to the game of stopping and displaying along the line can be viewed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can contribute to improving the interest in displaying the QR code.

In addition, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the low lip roll is displayed along the effective line and the internal lottery table to be referred to is switched to the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, 1200 after the switching. As the game is played, the referenced internal lottery table is switched to the general advantageous state internal lottery table. That is, even if the game state is disadvantageous to the player, if the game is played 1200 times in this game state, the game state is favorable to the player. Then, in the advantageous gaming state shifted in this way, the red bell or the blue bell determined as the internal winning combination is always notified in the window frame display area 22L until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

Therefore, it is possible to play the game until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, while avoiding the transition to the gaming state which is disadvantageous to the player, only by performing the stop operation according to the notification by the window frame display area 22L. It is possible to have a so-called ceiling function. That is, when the game is played 1200 times in a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, the game can be played without reducing the medals until the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. It is possible to provide a game machine that allows a player to play a game with peace of mind.

In addition, once the navigation points have been granted, even if they are transferred to a bonus, for example, they will not be canceled unless they are transferred to the RT1 operating state, which is disadvantageous to the player. As a result, the interest of the entire game is enjoyed. It is possible to provide a game machine that can contribute to the improvement of the above.

Furthermore, if a navigation point is given, the internal winning combination is notified immediately after that, so that the situation where the internal winning combination is not notified even though the navigation point is given is avoided. To. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine in which a player can play a game with peace of mind.

Although the examples have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

In the embodiment, even if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the state where the monster panic production is continuing (for example, the second game or the third game of the monster panic production), one game of the monster panic production is performed. If the bonus is not determined by the eye as an internal winning combination, it is assumed that 5 points or more will not be earned in the end, and as a result, the bonus will not be notified, but this is not limited to this. .. That is, if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination while the monster panic effect is continuing, the effect content may be rewritten and the bonus may be notified as a result. Specifically, for example, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the third game of the monster panic production, the lottery group number "mp_tyusen_grp_No." Determined based on the scenario number "mp_snr_No." It may be rewritten to the lottery group number "mp_tyusen_grp_12 or 20". With reference to FIG. 89, in "mp_tyusen_grp_12 or 20", points of "5" or more can be obtained, and as a result, a bonus is notified. By doing so, even if the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination while the continuous production of monster panic production is continuing, the result display of the monster panic production and the presence or absence of the bonus are consistent. It is possible to provide a game machine that eliminates the dissatisfaction of the player.

Further, in the embodiment, in order to draw whether or not to award EXTRA points, an EXTRA acquisition lottery table (FIG. 43) for each internal winning combination is provided, and lottery is performed for all internal winning combinations. It is not limited to. For example, as shown in FIG. 145, the configuration of the EXTRA acquisition lottery table for each internal winning combination is such that the internal winning combination is both bells (red bell + blue bell), special bell (red bell + blue bell + special), cherry, watermelon. , Or SB, and if the internal winning combination is lost, replay, or one-sided bell, the lottery result is determined to be lost without referring to the table shown in FIG. 145, and both internal winning combinations are used. In the case of bell, special bell, cherry, watermelon, or SB, the lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 145, and when the internal winning combination is SB, the lottery result is performed without referring to the table shown in FIG. 145. May be decided as a hit.

Further, in the embodiment, data indicating the number of times newly assigned as the number of times to notify the internal winning combination is stored in the sub ROM 82, and the QR code image in which this data is encoded has the EXTRA point set to "5". It is displayed when it is displayed, but it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 147, an EXTRA time acquisition navigation point notification system including a game machine 1, a server device (Web server) 700, and a mobile terminal 704 is configured, and is newly given as the number of times to notify the internal winning combination. Data indicating the number of times that the data has been performed may be stored in the server device (Web server) 700.

Here, the EXTRA acquisition navigation point notification system will be described in detail. The server device 700 and the mobile terminal 704 are connected via the Internet 703 and the mobile phone exchange network 706, and are configured to be mutually accessible. Further, the server device 700 includes a data management device 701 and an EXTRA acquisition navigation point database 702 that stores the first data 707, the second data 708, the third data 709, etc. for each of the EXTRA acquisition navigation points. There is.

In the EXTRA time acquisition navigation point notification system, among a plurality of data such as the first data 707, on condition that the mass to be stopped is determined to be the QR code mass in the above-mentioned Sugoroku effect processing (FIG. 123). A QR code, which is an image in which URL information corresponding to an EXTRA navigation point is coded, is set (step S537 in FIG. 123), and a QR code pattern 705 corresponding to the QR code is displayed on the game machine 1.

The QR code pattern 705 is imaged by a portable terminal 704 equipped with an image pickup device. The mobile terminal 704 generates the URL information based on the QR code pattern 705.

Further, the mobile terminal 704 downloads the data corresponding to the generated URL information from the plurality of data 707 to 709 provided corresponding to the navigation point at the time of EXTRA via the Internet 703 and the mobile phone exchange network 706. Can be requested from the server device 700. Upon receiving this request, in the server device 700, the data management device 701 reads the data corresponding to the URL information from the EXTRA acquisition navigation point database 702, and the mobile terminal 704 is read via the Internet 703 and the mobile phone exchange network 706. The story data is transmitted (disclosed) toward. The player can receive the data on the mobile terminal 704 and browse the Web page corresponding to the data.

By doing so, the information of the navigation point at the time of EXTRA can be notified in various forms other than only characters, such as notification using characters, sounds, or both. Then, since the data for performing this notification may be stored in the storage device provided inside the server device instead of the storage device provided inside the game machine main body, the storage device provided inside the game machine main body. The capacity to be stored in can be reduced. Further, while many game machine main bodies need to be installed, only one server device needs to be installed. Therefore, the capacity of the storage device provided inside the server device is the capacity of the storage device provided inside the game machine main body. It is easy to increase the capacity as compared with the above, and as a result, it is possible to notify the information of the navigation point at the time of EXTRA in various forms.

In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays information on whether or not the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination in response to the change in the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131 is any information as long as it is not erased in the process of clearing the designated storage area for setting change (process of step S2 in FIG. 20 and step S411 in FIG. 115). May be good. For example, the liquid crystal display device 131 displays information on whether or not the replay winning probability high probability state is operating based on the information regarding the operating flag stored at address 201 of the work area of the sub RAM 83. You may.

Further, the number of remaining games related to the RT may be displayed together with the state of the operating RT. For example, as shown in FIG. 146, a display such as "Currently RT1! The number of remaining games is 500!" Is displayed. In order to realize this, information is acquired from the RT game number storage area and the operating flag storage area by the processing of steps S412 and S413 in FIG. 115, and the acquired information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. You can do it.

Further, for example, the information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 131 is not limited to one type, and is erased by a process of clearing the designated storage area for setting change (process of step S2 of FIG. 20 and step S411 of FIG. 115). If the information does not, multiple types may be displayed.

Further, the present invention can be applied to other game machines such as Pachilot in addition to the game machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Further, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-mentioned operation of the game machine 1 is simulated for a home-use game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as the recording medium for recording the game program.

Further, the gaming machine according to the invention described in the present embodiment is determined in advance according to the symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols and the condition for starting the unit game. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, a stop commanding means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of a symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to a stop operation signal, and the above. Symbol stop control that stops the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination in response to the output of the stop command signal. When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the means and the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value, and when a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, the predetermined combination is the inside. The predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, provided that the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify that the winning combination has been determined and the right have been granted by the notification right granting means. When this is done, the notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is provided, and the notification right granting means counts the content of the right to be granted by the specific numerical value. Predetermined at a predetermined timing prior to the above, the notification right granting means grants the predetermined right each time the specific numerical value is counted, and the counting means said. When a specific numerical value is counted and the predetermined right is granted, the counted specific numerical value is initialized, and the prior determination is performed at the timing when the specific numerical value is initialized. It is characterized by being done.

Further, the gaming machine according to the invention described in the present embodiment is determined in advance according to the symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols and the condition for starting the unit game. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, a stop commanding means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of a symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to a stop operation signal, and the above. Symbol stop control that stops the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination in response to the output of the stop command signal. When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the means and the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value, and when a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, the predetermined combination is the inside. The predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, provided that the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify that the winning combination has been determined and the right have been granted by the notification right granting means. When this is done, the notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is provided, and the notification right granting means counts the content of the granting right by the specific numerical value. It is a game machine that predetermines at a predetermined timing prior to the above, and in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, an effect of notifying that the counting is counted and the numerical value are notified. Further provided with an effect means capable of producing, the effect means does not perform an effect of notifying that the numerical value has been counted even in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means. In the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, the effecting means notifies that the counting has been counted when the numerical value by the counting means and the notified numerical value do not match. It is characterized by giving priority to what is done over other productions.

Further, the gaming machine according to the invention described in the present embodiment is determined in advance according to the symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols and the condition for starting the unit game. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, a stop commanding means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of a symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to a stop operation signal, and the above. Symbol stop control that stops the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination in response to the output of the stop command signal. When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the means and the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value, and when a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, the predetermined combination is the inside. The predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, provided that the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify that the winning combination has been determined and the right have been granted by the notification right granting means. When this is done, the notification means for notifying that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is provided, and the notification right granting means counts the content of the granting right by the specific numerical value. A special game machine that is pre-determined at a predetermined timing prior to the game, and when a special combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is advantageous. A special game state control means for controlling the game state is further provided, and in the counting means, the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed to enter the special game state. While it is controlled, the numerical value is held without counting the numerical value, and after the end of the special gaming state, the numerical value is continuously counted from the held numerical value.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the invention described in the present embodiment has symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, and symbol display area described later) capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols. 21L, 21C, 21R, etc.) and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the starting conditions of the unit game. A stop command signal (for example, a signal for commanding the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol described later) that commands the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means in response to the means, the main control circuit 71, etc. described later) and the stop operation signal. Etc.) and the stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc. described later) and the symbol display according to the output of the stop command signal. A symbol stop control means (for example, a means for performing a reel stop control process described later, a means described later, which will be described later) for stopping the variation display of the symbol by the means at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination. (Main control circuit 71, etc.), and when the first winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a predetermined lottery is performed, and the lottery means for determining whether or not the winning combination is achieved by this lottery. , When the lottery means determines the winning combination, and when the internal winning combination determining means determines the second winning combination as the internal winning combination, the counting means for counting the numerical value and the specific numerical value by the counting means. Is counted, the notification right granting means for granting the right to notify that the predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination (for example, the color navigation effect is set in the small role navigation effect set processing described later). When the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the means, the sub-control circuit 72, etc. described later) and the notification right granting means, the predetermined combination is the said. A notification means for notifying that the internal winning combination has been determined (for example, a means for performing the process of step S453 in FIG. 119 described later and notifying the type of the internal winning combination, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, etc.) is provided. The unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means may or may not notify that the numerical value has been counted.
Further, in the game machine, the numerical display area for notifying the counted numerical value is provided, and when the notifying means does not notify that the numerical value has been counted, the counted numerical value is displayed in the numerical display area. It may be possible to notify a numerical value that does not match.
Further, the notification right granting means may predetermine the content of the granting right at a predetermined timing before the specific numerical value is counted.
Further, in the above-mentioned game machine, it is the internal winning combination determination information for determining the internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations, and is based on the first internal winning combination determination information and the first internal winning combination determination information. Also, the internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information including the specific internal winning combination determination information having a high probability that the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the plurality of internal winning combination determinations. Each piece of information is provided with a switching means for switching the internal winning combination determination information based on a predetermined transition condition, and the internal winning combination determining means is described in accordance with satisfying the start condition of the unit game. When the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination determination information switched by the switching means, and the counting means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the specific internal winning combination determination information by the switching means. In addition, a numerical value may be counted, and in the switching means, the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the symbol stopped by the symbol stop control means is determined to be the symbol corresponding to the special combination. In this case, the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the special internal winning combination determination information, and the counting means is switched from the internal winning combination determination information to the specific internal winning combination determination information by the switching means. In the meantime, when the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the numerical value is counted by the counting means while the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and switched to the special internal winning combination determination information. When the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the specific internal winning combination determination information by the switching means, the numerical value held by the counting means is continuously changed from the retained value. In addition to performing counting, when the internal winning combination determination information is switched to the first internal winning combination determination information by the switching means, the counted numerical value may be deleted.
Further, in the game machine, when the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed, the special game state control means for controlling the game state to the special game state. Further, the counting means counts the numerical value when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed to display the special combination. While the game state is controlled, the numerical value is held without counting the numerical value, and then when the game state becomes the specific gaming state, the numerical value is continuously changed from the held numerical value. You may want to count.

According to these game machines of the present invention, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation of shifting to a replay winning probability high probability state, which is advantageous for the player, over a plurality of games, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be made to operate.

1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

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A symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the starting conditions of the unit game, and an internal winning combination determining means.
A stop command means that outputs a stop command signal that commands a stop of a symbol that is variablely displayed by the symbol display means according to a stop operation signal, and a stop command means.
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol stop is stopped at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. Control means and
When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value and a counting means.
When a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, a notification right granting means that grants the right to notify that a predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and
Notification that, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means. It is a game machine equipped with means and
In the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, an effect of notifying that the numerical value has been counted and an effect capable of notifying the numerical value are further provided.
Even in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, the effect means may not perform an effect of notifying that the numerical value has been counted.
In the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, the effect means notifies that the numerical value has been counted when the numerical value by the counting means and the notified numerical value do not match. A game machine that is characterized by giving priority to other productions. A symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the starting conditions of the unit game, and an internal winning combination determining means.
A stop command means that outputs a stop command signal that commands a stop of a symbol that is variablely displayed by the symbol display means according to a stop operation signal, and a stop command means.
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol stop is stopped at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. Control means and
When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value and a counting means.
When a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, a notification right granting means that grants the right to notify that a predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and
Notification that, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means. With means,
The notification right granting means is a gaming machine that predetermines the content of the granting right at a predetermined timing before the specific numerical value is counted.
Further provided with a right information notification means capable of transmitting information on the predetermined right before the grant of the right.
The rights information notification means, Ri there is the case that does not report the case of notifying the information about the right that is the pre-determined,
Game the counting means, even when the notification of the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination the right is not granted to be performed, characterized by countable der Rukoto the numerical Machine. A symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the starting conditions of the unit game, and an internal winning combination determining means.
A stop command means that outputs a stop command signal that commands a stop of a symbol that is variablely displayed by the symbol display means according to a stop operation signal, and a stop command means.
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol stop is stopped at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. Control means and
When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value and a counting means.
When a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, a notification right granting means that grants the right to notify that a predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and
Notification that, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means. It is a game machine equipped with means and
In the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, an effect of notifying that the numerical value has been counted and an effect capable of notifying the numerical value are further provided.
Even in the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, the effect means may not perform an effect of notifying that the numerical value has been counted.
In the unit game in which the numerical value is counted by the counting means, the effect means notifies that the numerical value has been counted when the numerical value by the counting means and the notified numerical value do not match. Give priority to other productions
Further provided with a special state in which the right is not consumed when the notification is performed by the notification means.
The counting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the numerical value is not counted in the special state . A symbol display means capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations according to satisfying the starting conditions of the unit game, and an internal winning combination determining means.
A stop command means that outputs a stop command signal that commands a stop of a symbol that is variablely displayed by the symbol display means according to a stop operation signal, and a stop command means.
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol stop is stopped at a predetermined symbol based on the timing at which the stop command signal is output and the internal winning combination of the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. Control means and
When a specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, a counting means for counting a numerical value and a counting means.
When a specific numerical value is counted by the counting means, a notification right granting means that grants the right to notify that a predetermined combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and
Notification that, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination on the condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means. With means,
The notification right granting means is a gaming machine that predetermines the content of the granting right at a predetermined timing before the specific numerical value is counted.
Further provided with a right information notification means capable of transmitting information on the predetermined right before the grant of the right.
The rights information notification means may or may not notify information regarding the predetermined rights.
Further provided with a special state in which the right is not consumed when the notification is performed by the notification means.
It said counting means, Yu Technical machine you wherein no counting the numbers in the special state.

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