JP6952158B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, it is provided with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel while being provided in a plurality of reels corresponding to each of these reels. , All reels are rotated based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the operation of the start lever (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), and the player operates the stop button (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"). ), A gaming machine (so-called "pachislot") is known in which a symbol is stopped and displayed on a symbol display window by stopping each reel. Such a gaming machine grants a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when the combination of symbols related to a combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window, that is, when the combination is established.

Currently, the mainstream gaming machines draw one or two or more combinations from a plurality of roles in advance based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"), and the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"). Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the "internal winning combination") and the player's stop operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, if none of the winning combinations are won in the internal lottery (that is, if the internal lottery is lost), the combination of symbols related to any of the winning combinations is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Will not be done. In addition, depending on the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols related to the combination may not be displayed unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, or the combination is related to the combination regardless of the timing of the stop operation. There is a role of displaying the combination of symbols. That is, if the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed unless the stopping operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the stop operation at an appropriate timing (so-called "pressing") is performed when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Since it is necessary, the player is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

There are two types of roles: a small role that gives the player a game value by being established, and a replay role that allows a replay without inputting the game value (hereinafter referred to as "replay"). In addition, there are gaming machines that have a bonus game that increases the probability of determining a small winning combination as an internal winning combination over a predetermined period of time. , "BB operating state") and a regular bonus game (called "RB game state") that gives a small profit compared to BB are currently mainstream. According to the gaming machine, the BB operating state or RB is established when the BB combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) for starting the BB operating state or the RB combination (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) for starting the RB gaming state is established. The gaming state starts.

In addition, there were some players who fell into a disadvantageous situation because the number of medals inserted increased with respect to the number of medals paid out because the bonus was not decided as the internal winning role for a long period of time and the disadvantageous state continued for the player. .. Under such circumstances, there is known a gaming machine that rescues a player by activating a relief measure when the value obtained by subtracting the total number of medals paid out from the total number of medals inserted by the player becomes a predetermined value. (For example, Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine, when the value obtained by subtracting the total number of medals paid out from the total number of medals inserted becomes a predetermined value, a player who is in a disadvantageous situation by operating the AT operating state as a remedy. Can be relieved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-290441

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in a player's willingness to play.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses a symbol display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detecting means. A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of a start operation, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, and an internal winning combination and the stopping operation determined by the winning combination determining means. Based on the stop operation detected by the detection means, the stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol and the information on the stop operation when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination are provided. A specific state control means that can control a specific state that can be notified, an additional determination means that can determine to add a period for which the specific state continues when a specific condition is satisfied, and the additional determination means. Is provided with an additional notification means capable of notifying the player of the determination result and a notification timing determining means capable of determining the timing of notification by the additional notification means, and the additional notification is provided. The means does not notify the determination result by the addition determination means until the timing determined by the notification timing determination means, and the notification timing determination means can determine the timing according to the determination result by the addition determination means. Oh it is, after determining that the previous SL plus determining means is plus, includes a game-number determining means for determining a game number up notification is performed by the plus notification means, determined by the game number determining means Until the number of games is exhausted, the game is provided with a precursor effect executing means capable of executing the precursor effect and an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the precursor effect executed by the precursor effect executing means. The number of games that can be determined by the number determining means is a first number of games, a second number of games longer than the first number of games, and a third number of games longer than the second number of games. at least comprises, effect contents can be determined by the effect determining means comprises a first effect contents, at least seen including a second effect contents, before Symbol plus determining means determination result by is a first determination result In this case, the game number determining means may determine the first game number, and the effect content determining means may determine the first effect content, but the game number determining means determines the second game number. Is determined, and the effect content determining means does not determine the first effect content, and the determination result by the additional determination means is a second determination result that is more advantageous than the first determination result. In this case, the game number determining means may determine the first game number, the effect content determining means may determine the first effect content, and the game number determining means may determine the second game number. Is determined, and the effect content determining means may determine the first effect content.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention , the start operation is detected by the symbol display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, the start operation detection means for detecting the start operation, and the start operation detection means. A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a stop detected by the stop operation detecting means. A stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol based on the operation, and a state in which information on the stop operation can be notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination. It was decided that the specific state control means that can control the state, the additional determination means that can determine to add the period for which the specific state continues when the specific condition is satisfied, and the additional determination means that can be added. In this case, the additional notification means is provided with an additional notification means capable of notifying the player of the determination result and a notification timing determining means capable of determining the timing of notification by the additional notification means, and the additional notification means determines the notification time. The determination result by the addition determination means is not notified until the time determined by the means is reached, and the notification timing determination means can determine the timing according to the determination result by the addition determination means, and the addition determination means can determine the timing. From the time when the addition is decided to the time when the number of games determined by the addition notification means is consumed, including the number of games determination means for determining the number of games until the notification is performed by the addition notification means. , A precursor effect executing means capable of executing the precursor effect, and an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the precursor effect executed by the precursor effect executing means, and the number of games that can be determined by the game number determining means. Includes at least a first number of games, a second number of games longer than the first number of games, and a third number of games longer than the second number of games, and by the effect content determining means. determinable effect content includes a first effect contents, comprising at least a second effect contents, before Symbol effect determining means, if the game number deciding unit decides a game number of the third, the The case where it is determined that the first effect content is obtained until the third number of games is consumed, and the case where the second effect content is used until the first number of games is consumed, and the second effect content is described. It is characterized in that when the number of games of 1 is exhausted, it may be decided that the content of the first effect is obtained .

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on their respective peripheral surfaces, and a plurality of reels arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels. A symbol display means having a symbol display area (for example, a symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of the symbol, and a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation. And, based on the fact that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means (for example, a stepping motor described later) that changes the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel. 49L, 49C, 49R), a random number generation means for generating a random number value in a predetermined range (for example, a random number generator 36 described later), and a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation. A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 37 described later) that extracts a random number value generated by the random number generation means, and a winning combination lottery in which winning probability information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations is defined. An internal winning combination based on a lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) that stores a plurality of tables, a random number value extracted by the random number extraction means, and a winning combination lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means. A winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later), a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, a stop switch 7S described later), and an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. A stop control means (for example, described later) that stops the fluctuation of a plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols is stopped by the main CPU 31) and the stop control means, it is determined whether or not the combination is established or not depending on whether or not the combination of the symbols related to the combination is displayed in the symbol display area. For the player, the display combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later), the profit giving means for giving a profit according to the combination determined to be established by the display combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later), and the player. The first advantageous state (for example, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state or the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state) in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the relatively advantageous first winning combination lottery table (for example, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state or the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state). For example, the RB game state described later) 1 Advantageous state control means (for example, main CPU 31 described later) that starts based on the establishment of an advantageous state start combination (for example, BB1, BB2, RB described later) and ends according to a predetermined condition, and the first advantageous state. Second advantage that is disadvantageous to the player compared to the winning combination lottery table for the state The second advantage that the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning combination lottery table for the state (for example, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state described later). A second advantageous state control means (for example, described later) that starts a state (for example, a general game state described later) according to a predetermined condition and ends based on the establishment of a second advantageous state ending combination (for example, a special combination described later). Main CPU 31) and the internal winning combination lottery table for the disadvantageous state (for example, the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state described later), which is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the winning combination lottery table for the second advantageous state. The disadvantageous state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that starts the disadvantageous state in which the combination is determined (for example, the RT1 operating state described later) based on the establishment of the second advantageous state ending combination and ends it according to a predetermined condition. ) And the ending combination information (for example, RT1 operating combination information described later) indicating that the second advantageous state ending combination (for example, the color bell special combination group described later) has been determined as the internal winning combination. (For example, the liquid crystal display device 5 described later) and the notification number determination means (for example, described later) for determining the number of notifications of the end combination information by the notification means when any one of a plurality of conditions is satisfied. Sub-CPU 71) and the notification number information storage means (for example, SDRAM 73 described later) that stores notification number information indicating the number of notifications obtained by cumulatively adding the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means (for example, a navigation point described later). ), A subtraction means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) that subtracts “1” from the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information based on the notification of the end combination information by the notification means, and the second. When the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information is "1" or more in an advantageous state, the notification control means (for example, the sub CPU 71 described later) that notifies the notification means of the end combination information. A game number counting means (for example, a main CPU 31 and a sub CPU 71, which will be described later) that starts counting the number of games based on the fact that the disadvantageous state is started by the establishment of the second advantageous state ending combination, and the above-mentioned in the disadvantageous state. The number of games counted by the game number counting means is the predetermined number of games (for example, 1). A relief period starting means (for example, a main CPU 31 and a sub CPU 71 described later) that starts a relief period based on reaching 200 games), a notification number display means that displays the notification number indicated by the notification number information, and a notification number display means. Among the plurality of conditions, the interval game number determining means for determining the number of interval games from the determination of the number of notifications by the notification number determination means to the update of the notification number displayed by the notification number display means by lottery. When the number of notifications is determined by the means for determining the number of notifications based on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of notifications displayed by the number of notifications display means is updated after the number of interval games is exhausted. Whether to update the number of notifications displayed by the notification number display means at the update time of the first update time or the second update time after the game in which the number of interval games has been exhausted. The disadvantageous state control means terminates the disadvantageous state, and the second advantageous state control means is the first, based on the start of the relief period. 2 The advantageous state is started, and when the relief period is in progress, the notification control means notifies the notification means of the end combination information regardless of the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information, and determines the number of notifications. When the first advantageous state start combination is established during the relief period, the means determines the number of notifications based on the establishment of the first advantageous state start combination during the relief period, and the means for updating the number of notifications When the first update time is determined by the update time determining means, the update time of the number of notifications to be displayed is set to the time when the input operation is detected in the next game of the game in which the digestion of the interval game number is completed. When the second update time is determined by the update time determining means, the update time of the number of notifications to be displayed shall be the time when the specific combination is established after the next game of the game in which the number of interval games has been exhausted. It is characterized by.

With this configuration, the first advantageous state control means starts the first advantageous state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning combination lottery table for the first advantageous state, which is relatively advantageous to the player. It is started based on the establishment of the winning combination and ended according to a predetermined condition, and the second advantageous state control means is a winning combination lottery for the second advantageous state, which is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the winning combination lottery table for the first advantageous state. The second advantageous state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the table is started according to a predetermined condition and ended based on the establishment of the second advantageous state ending combination, and the disadvantaged state controlling means is the winning for the second advantageous state. The disadvantageous state in which the internal winning combination is determined based on the winning combination lottery table for the disadvantageous state, which is disadvantageous to the player as compared with the winning combination lottery table, is started based on the establishment of the second advantageous state ending combination, and a predetermined condition is set. To finish according to. Further, the notification means notifies the end combination information indicating that the second advantageous state end combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and the notification number determination means satisfies any of a plurality of conditions. In addition, the number of notifications of the end combination information by the notification means is determined, the notification number information storage means stores the notification number information indicating the number of notifications obtained by cumulatively adding the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means, and the subtraction means , "1" is subtracted from the number of notifications indicated by the number of notifications information based on the fact that the end combination information has been notified by the notification means, and the notification control means is in the second advantageous state and is indicated by the number of notifications information. When the number of notifications is "1" or more, the notification means is notified of the end combination information. Further, the game number counting means starts counting the number of games based on the fact that the disadvantageous state is started by the establishment of the second advantageous state ending combination, and the relief period starting means counts by the game number counting means in the disadvantaged state. The relief period is started based on the number of games played reaching a predetermined number of games, the notification number display means displays the notification number indicated by the notification number information, and the interval game number determination means determines the notification number. The number of interval games from the determination of the number of notifications by the means to the update of the number of notifications displayed by the notification number display means is determined by lottery, and the notification number update means satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of conditions. When the number of notifications is determined by the notification number determination means based on the above, the notification number displayed by the notification number display means is updated after the number of interval games is exhausted, and the update time determination means is the number of interval games. It is determined by lottery whether to update the number of notifications displayed by the notification number display means at the first update time or the second update time after the game in which the digestion of the above is completed. At this time, based on the start of the relief period, the disadvantageous state control means ends the disadvantageous state, the second advantageous state control means starts the second advantageous state, and the notification control means is in the relief period. In some cases, the end combination information is notified to the notification means regardless of the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information, and the notification number determination means establishes the first advantageous state start combination during the relief period. In this case, the number of notifications based on the establishment of the first advantageous state start combination during the relief period is determined, and the notification number updating means is used when the first updating time is determined by the updating time determining means. Sets the update time of the number of notifications to be displayed when the input operation is detected in the next game of the game in which the number of interval games has been exhausted, and when the second update time is determined by the update time determining means. , The update time of the number of notifications to be displayed is set to the time when the specific combination is established after the next game of the game in which the number of interval games has been exhausted.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when the game in the disadvantaged state continues for a predetermined number of games, the disadvantaged state ends and the second advantageous state is started as a remedy, and the notification indicated by the notification number information Even if the number of times is "0", the end combination information is notified during the relief period. Further, when the first advantageous state start combination is established during the relief period, the first advantageous state start combination is separately assigned to the number of notifications determined based on the establishment of the first advantageous state start combination during the relief period. Since the number of notifications determined based on the establishment is added, the number of notifications of the end combination information in the next second advantageous state is compared with the case where the first advantageous state start combination is established when the relief period is not reached. Therefore, the second advantageous state can be continued for a longer period of time. That is, the player can benefit from the start of the relief period even after the end of the relief period, and can prevent the player's motivation to play even after the end of the relief period.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the stop control means constitutes a combination of symbols related to the timely combination when a timely combination (for example, a color single bell combination group described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. When the stop operation is detected when the constituent symbols for at least one reel of the constituent symbols are located within a predetermined range (for example, within 4 frames), the position is set so that the timely combination is established. The configuration symbol is stopped, the notification means further notifies the timely combination information (for example, color single bell information described later) indicating that the timely combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and the notification control means It is characterized in that the timely combination information is notified to the notification means when the relief period is in progress.

Therefore, according to the game machine, during the relief period, the timely combination information is also notified in addition to the end combination information regardless of the number of notifications indicated by the notification number information, so that the player can refer to this information. By performing the stop operation, the second advantageous state can be continued for a long period of time, and a profit can be obtained by establishing a timely combination, and the interest in the game during the relief period can be improved.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the player from declining playing motivation.

It is a perspective view which shows the gaming machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement table of the symbol on the reel of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state of the gaming machine, the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state, and the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB1 game state, and the internal lottery table for RB2 game state of a gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and the bonus internal winning combination determination table of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area and the carry-over combination storage area of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the end eyes determination table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example which is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example which is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example which is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (normal / basic) for a general gaming state of a gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (frequency UP) for the general gaming state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect state transition lottery table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for the Gase precursor of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for precursor A of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for precursor B of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for EX precursor of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for the general gaming state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (normal) for RT1 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (fake) for RT1 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (winning game) for RT1 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for RT1 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (1GA) for RT2 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (1GB) for RT2 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table (2G or later) for RT2 operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table selection table for RT2 operation state 1G of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table for the BB operation state of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect table for the RB game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the high mode game number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table for RT1 mini-game of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the promotion lottery table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the point giving lottery table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for a mini game of a gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the number of navigation points lottery table at the time of establishment of the bonus of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for the 2nd ceiling of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for the 3rd ceiling of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point number lottery table for a fixed role of a gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the additional navigation point number lottery table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for break time) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for RB) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general middle BB1) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general middle BB2) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation point display lottery table (for general middle RB) of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the request data table of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interrupt processing by the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of RT2 operation performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus end check processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation check processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board communication processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table selection process for a general game state performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table determination process 1 for a general game state performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table determination process 2 for a general game state performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect state transition process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table selection process for BB operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table selection process for RT1 operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table selection process for RT2 operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the ceiling game number counter update processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high mode game number subtraction processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the RT1 mini-game execution determination processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the processing in the BB operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a stop command performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display command reception processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the determination process for a BB mini-game performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of establishment of a bonus performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation point display processing at the time of addition performed by the sub-control circuit in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the navigation point display lottery processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the processing at the time of BET command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sound effect request processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the periodic interrupt processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment.

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

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

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

A panel display unit 2a and a liquid crystal display unit 2b as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front surface of the central portion of the front door 1b. Inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back surface of the liquid crystal display portion 2b), three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and is within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R fluctuate as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the symbol display area of the present invention.

A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 10 is formed below the panel display portion 2a and the liquid crystal display portion 2b. On the left side of the pedestal portion 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting a credited medal are provided by a push button operation. One of the credited medals is inserted into the 1-BET button 11 by pressing the button once. Two of the credited medals are inserted into the 2-BET button 12 by pressing the button once. The maximum BET button 13 is three of the credited medals by one pressing operation {that is, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as "maximum number of medals")}. Is thrown in. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the winning lines described later are activated. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of inserted cards in the RB game state is defined as two.

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

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) and payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 are accumulated in the medal receiving portion 16. .. In addition, winning means stopping the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination on the effective line. A small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

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

A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the start operation of the player, and starts the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

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

An LED 101 is provided above the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light in a light emitting pattern according to the situation of the game, and the effect and the notification are performed.

The panel display unit 2a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9a to 9c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals inserted for playing the game (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the 2-BET button 12 is operated or two medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or three medals are inserted.

The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 each consist of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals to be paid out and the number of stored (credit) medals at the time of winning a prize.

The liquid crystal display unit 2b is arranged on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. It is for transparently displaying the drawn symbols. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can be changed.

The liquid crystal display unit 2b has an effect display area 23, a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background in the image at the time of effect. Display images containing.

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

The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with five winning lines connecting any of the upper, middle, and lower rows in each of the above-mentioned symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines the success or failure of winning or the like based on the symbol displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as a valid line, and the non-validated winning line is referred to as a non-valid line.

The top line 8b is a line connecting the upper regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively, and the center line 8c is a line connecting the middle regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. It is a line. The bottom line 8d is a line connecting the lower regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. The cross-up line 8a is a line connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. The cross-down line 8e is a line connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively.

The effect display area 23 is a display area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The effect display area 23 displays a predetermined image to perform the effect. It is also possible to display a predetermined image not only in the effect display area 23 but also in the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R to perform the effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequences arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a symbol array in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types are arranged is drawn on the reel sheet. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a red cherry symbol, a peach cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon 1 symbol, a watermelon 2 symbol, a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, a BAR symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn.

Code numbers "00" to "20" for specifying the position of each symbol are predetermined for each symbol, and are stored in ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 3, as a data table. ing.

The gaming machine 1 stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by pulling in a maximum of four frames of the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination from the time when the stop operation is performed. For example, when a replay combination group consisting of replay 1 (“replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”) and replay 2 (“watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”), which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination. Is arranged on the left reel 3L so that the replay symbol or the watermelon 1 symbol is not spaced by 5 frames or more so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is always established regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The replay symbols are arranged on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R so as not to be spaced by 5 frames or more. As will be described later, the maximum number of sliding frames of the gaming machine 1 is defined as "4" frames. For example, for the right reel 3R, any replay symbol is valid at any timing. Can be stopped on.
In the middle reel 3C, the bell symbols are arranged so as not to be spaced by 5 frames or more, and the red cherry symbol or the red 7 symbol is arranged so as not to be spaced by 5 frames or more. On the right reel 3R, one watermelon symbol is arranged so as not to leave an interval of 5 frames or more.

Further, the left reel 3L is provided with one red 7 symbol (symbol position "03"), one blue 7 symbol (symbol position "10"), and one BAR symbol (symbol position "17"). The interval between each symbol is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding frames. Similarly, the left reel 3L is provided with two red cherry symbols (symbol positions "06" and "13") and one peach cherry symbol (symbol position "20"), and each of these symbols The interval is 6 symbols, which is larger than the maximum number of sliding frames.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60, or the sub control circuit 70 will be described. do. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

The main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value and the internal lottery table described later. Further, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the internal winning combination and the detection of the stop operation. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination is established based on the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If the winning combination is established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the winning combination.

Further, the main CPU 31 starts the general gaming state when the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the RB gaming state is terminated, as will be described later. Further, the main CPU 31 ends the general game state when a special combination is established during the general game state, and starts the RT1 operation state which is disadvantageous to the player from the general game state. Further, the main CPU 31 starts counting the number of games when the general game state is terminated and the RT1 operating state is started due to the establishment of a special combination or the like. At this time, when the main CPU 31 counts 1200 games, the RT1 operating state is terminated and the general game state is started as a relief for the player. The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment is a winning combination determining means, a stop controlling means, a display combination determining means, a profit giving means, a first advantageous state controlling means, a second advantageous state controlling means, a disadvantaged state controlling means, and the like. It constitutes a means for counting the number of games and starting a relief period.

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

Further, the gaming machine 1 stores the extracted random number value in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33, which will be described later. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 for each game, the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later.

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

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 contains a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 54 to 65 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 10 described later), and a sub-control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) for transmission to are stored. The ROM 32 of the present embodiment constitutes the lottery table storage means of the present invention.

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

In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 include BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, WIN lamp 17, payout number display unit 18, credit display unit 19, and hopper 40. , Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The transmission and reception of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

Further, each circuit for controlling the operation of each of the above-mentioned actuators is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to the control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

The lamp drive circuit 45 drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. As a result, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (number of credits, etc.) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

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

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

Further, each switch and each circuit that generates an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each of the above-mentioned circuits and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. As each switch and each circuit, start switch 6S, stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, set value change. There is a switch 200S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

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

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

The BET switches 11S to 13S detect the player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing the insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. ..

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

The setting value change switch 200S includes a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like.

In order to change the set value by the setting value change switch 200S, the power switch is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on with the setting key type switch turned on.

By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 33 is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The display of the set value at the present time is performed by the payout number display unit 18.

In this state, each time the reset switch is operated, the set values are circulated and displayed as "1", "4", "6", and [H].

In this way, after selecting the set value, the set value is determined by operating the start lever 6.

Next, when the setting key type switch is turned off, the set value is temporarily held, and after the RAM 33 is cleared, the temporarily held set value is re-stored in the RAM 33.

During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to the state of returning the game medal, and after the set value is confirmed, the display of the payout number display unit 18 is turned off and the credit display unit 19 is displayed. When "0" is displayed, the game on the game machine 1 can be started.

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

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

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

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

The main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the sub-control circuit 70 include a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L, 21R, and LED 101. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and displays the image, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101, and outputs the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the determined effect content. It controls the determination and output of.

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

In the game machine 1, when a signal to start the game is output from the start switch 6S by the operation of the player with respect to the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39 and the stepping motor The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started by the drive control of 49L, 49C, and 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when the pulse of "16" is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of moved symbols is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts "16" pulses, the symbol counter is updated by "1".

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

Here, in the ROM 32, a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 2) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. ing. In this symbol arrangement table, the code numbers from "00" to "20" are sequentially assigned for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the position where the above-mentioned reel index is output. , A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated with the code number.

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

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

When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the search process of the display combination is performed based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the display combination and the corresponding payout are set.

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

When it is determined that the combination of the symbols related to the winning is displayed when the C / P switch 14S is switched to the credit mode, the number of payouts according to the combination of the symbols related to the winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit drive circuit 48, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, the payout of medals or credits, which are performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, may be collectively referred to as “payout”.

Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a sub-control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

The sub-control circuit 70 controls for producing a game-related effect using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the content of the effect and performs various effect processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a flash memory 80, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. .. Further, there are a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L, 21R and LED 101 as main actuators whose operation is controlled by the sub-control circuit 70. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1) but also as a back lamp or the like provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like based on the program stored in the control ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives the game state, various commands, and the like from the main control circuit 60, and stores various information in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80. The sub CPU 71 executes a program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the SDRAM 73 or the flash memory 80, and the content of the effect to be performed by the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 5 and the LED 101. Is determined, the liquid crystal display device 5 is controlled via the rendering processor 74, and the lighting of the LED 101 is controlled. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

Further, the sub CPU 71 acquires a random number value to be used when determining the effect content or the like by executing the random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72. However, when the random number generator and the sampling circuit are provided in the sub control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, the process is not necessary.

In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 71 executes a program and the navigation point is "1" or more in the general gaming state (sub), the color bell special combination group described later is determined as the internal winning combination. The liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image related to the RT1 operating combination information, that is, an image showing which color bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, and the navigation point is subtracted by "1". Further, when the bonus (BB1, BB2, RB) is established, the sub CPU 71 determines the number of navigation points by lottery based on the number of navigation points lottery table when the bonus is established, and stores the number of navigation points in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73. Further, the sub CPU 71 is based on the second ceiling navigation point number lottery table or the third ceiling navigation point number lottery table when the bonus (BB1, BB2, RB) is established when the ceiling flag is on. Navi points are further determined by lottery, added to the navigation points determined based on the number of navigation points lottery table when the bonus is established, and stored in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73.

Further, the sub CPU 71 starts counting the number of games by using the ceiling game number counter when the RT1 operation state is started at the end of the general game state due to the establishment of a special combination or the like. At this time, the sub CPU 71 turns on the ceiling flag when the value of the ceiling game counter is "1200", and during the period when the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information is used regardless of the navigation point. Display the relevant image. The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes the notification number determination means, the reduction means, the notification control means, the game number counting means, and the relief period starting means of the present invention. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes the notification means of the present invention.

When the sub CPU 71 controls the sounds output from the speakers 21L and 21R by executing a program, the sub CPU 71 specifies a phrase number described later and sets the designated phrase number information in a predetermined area on the SDRAM 73. The sub CPU 71 has a plurality of pseudo channels for transmitting sound data stored in the control ROM 72, acquires sound data from the control ROM 72 based on a designated phrase number, and has speakers 21L and 21R through a predetermined channel. It is sent to and the sound is reproduced and output. The sound data transmitted from the sub CPU 71 is amplified by the amplifier 79 and then output to the speakers 21L and 21R. The sub CPU 71 numerically controls the volume when outputting sound. This numerical value is referred to as a volume value. For example, the volume value in the mute state is "0", and the volume value in the maximum volume state is "256".

The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing a program executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables and the like. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling the light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. A voice control task for controlling the operation, an effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area includes a table storage area for storing an effect table and the like, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, a voice control data storage area for storing sound data and request data, and an optical data storage area. It has an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

The sound data stored in the control ROM 72 is basic data such as BGM and sound effects output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and is coded and stored in a predetermined format. In addition, a phrase number is assigned to the sound data and the request data. However, the sound data having the same phrase number as the phrase number given to the request data does not always exist, and the phrase number is the same as the phrase number of the request data whose request value described later is "specified channel sound output request". Only sound data with is stored. Therefore, the phrase number includes a phrase number assigned to both the sound data and the request data, and a phrase number assigned only to the request data.

The request data is data used by the sub CPU 71 for control when transmitting sound data from the channel. That is, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R by transmitting sound data via the channel based on the request data. In the present embodiment, the request data is stored in a table format (request data table (see FIG. 53) described later).

Request data includes phrase number, request value (content), target channel number, loop playback / 1-shot playback flag, immediate playback / chain playback flag, phrase volume value, fade type, fade target value, fade time (milliseconds), etc. Has the information of. The phrase number of the request data corresponds to the phrase number assigned to the sound data. The sound data having the same phrase number as the request data is controlled based on the request data.

The request value indicates the content of the request (control), for example, "designated channel mute request", "designated channel sound output request", "designated channel fade control request", "designated channel volume control request", "designated channel". There are "master volume control request" and "master volume control request". The "designated channel mute request" is a request for muting the sound output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The "designated channel sound output request" is a request for outputting sound from the channel indicated by the target channel number based on the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number. The "designated channel fade control request" is a request for fading in and fading out control of the sound output or output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The "designated channel volume control request" is a request for controlling the volume of sound data specified by a phrase number. The "designated channel master volume control request" is a request for controlling the volume of the sound output from the channel indicated by the target channel number. The "master volume control request" is a request for controlling the volume of sounds output from all channels based on the operation of a volume knob (not shown) by the player.

The target channel number is a number indicating a channel that is the target of the request (control).

The loop playback / 1-shot playback flag is a flag set in the request data whose request value is the "designated channel sound output request", and the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number is looped (repeatedly) played back. This is a flag for identifying whether to play one shot (only once).

The immediate playback / chain playback flag is a flag set in the request data whose request value is the "designated channel sound output request", and the sound data indicated by the corresponding phrase number is immediately played back or the chain (target channel). It is a flag for identifying whether to play (after the sound being played ends by the channel indicated by the number).

The phrase volume value is a value indicating the volume set in the request data whose request value is the "designated channel sound output request", and indicates the volume value when the sound data having the same phrase number is output.

The fade type, fade target value, and fade time (milliseconds) are items set for request data whose request value is a "specified channel fade control request", and the fade type is either "fade in" or "fade out". It is an item for identifying whether to make it. "Fade in" means gradually increasing (clarifying) the volume, and "fade out" means gradually decreasing (blurring) the volume. Further, combining "fade-in" and "fade-out" to reduce the volume of one sound data and increase the volume of the other sound data to reverse the volume of both is called "crossfade". The fade target value indicates the volume value when the sound source IC 95 ends the fade control, and the fade time indicates the time until the sound source IC 95 reaches the fade target value. The sub CPU 71 uses the fade time and the fade target value to calculate the volume value to be displaced per unit time (for example, 8 milliseconds).

The sub CPU 71 specifies a phrase number according to a reception command, a value of an automatic stop non-equipped notification counter described later, sets the designated phrase number information on the SDRAM 73, and then sets the designated phrase in the sound production request processing described later. Get the request data based on the number information from the request data table. At this time, if sound data having the same phrase number is stored in the control ROM 72, the sound data is read. When the sub CPU 71 reads the sound data, the sub CPU 71 reproduces the sound data based on the request data having the same phrase number. Further, when only the request data is read, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound data being reproduced based on the request data.

The sub CPU 71 includes "performance flag", "performance time", "elapsed performance time", "fade state", "information about sound data being played", "information about sound data to be played next time", and the like for each channel. It is used to manage channel parameter information such as "current playback control data", "next playback control data", and "phrase volume value", and to control sound output based on request data. The "performance flag" is a flag for determining whether or not sound data is being transmitted from the corresponding channel. The "playing time" indicates the playing time of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. For example, in the case of a song of 20 seconds, information indicating 20 seconds is set. "Performance elapsed time" indicates the elapsed time from the start of output of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. The "fade state" is whether or not the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel is fade-controlled, and if the fade control is performed, the fade-in control or the fade-out control is performed. This is information indicating whether or not. Further, in the "fade state", the "fade type", the "fade target value" and the "fade time (milliseconds)" set in the request data whose request value is the "specified channel fade control request", and the fade control Contains information indicating "fade elapsed time", which is the elapsed time since the start of. The "information about the sound data during performance" is information indicating a phrase number, a request value, and the like of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel. The "information about the sound data to be played next time" is information indicating a phrase number, a request value, and the like of the sound data to be transmitted next from the corresponding channel. The "reproduction control data this time" is information indicating whether the reproduction of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel is a one-shot reproduction or a loop reproduction. The "next playback control data" is information indicating whether the playback of the sound data to be transmitted next time from the corresponding channel is a one-shot playback or a loop playback. The "phrase volume value" is information indicating the volume value of the sound data transmitted from the corresponding channel.

The SDRAM 73 is used as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the SDRAM 73 stores information such as commands, effect content information, game state information, internal winning combination information, carry-over combination information, display combination information, various counters, and various flags transmitted from the main control circuit 60. Further, the SDRAM 73 stores the navigation point determined by the sub CPU 71 in the navigation point storage area. The SDRAM 73 of the present embodiment constitutes the notification number information storage means of the present invention.

The flash memory 80 is a non-volatile memory that keeps the stored contents even if the supply of the drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The flash memory 80 stores the number of high-mode games described later.

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

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

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

Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table used to determine the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) and the number of lottery times for each game state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general game state is used when the game state is the general game state. Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state is used.

Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the game state is the general game state, "35" is determined as the number of lottery times. Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, "2" is determined as the number of lottery.

Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
Note that FIG. 6 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 (3) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. These tables are collectively called an internal lottery table.

The internal lottery table is a table used when determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later. In the internal lottery table, a lottery value and a data pointer are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used for determining the hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Numerical values of "0 to 13" are specified as the small role / replay data pointer, and "0 to 3" are specified as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or more winning combinations, and one or more winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations from a plurality of small winning combinations or replays according to the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and are used for bonuses. Depending on the data pointer, any combination of BB1, BB2, and RB is determined as the internal winning combination.

Next, a method of determining the data pointer using the lottery value will be described. Random values extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values "0 to 65535" starting with the winning number "1" specified in the internal lottery table are sequentially subtracted according to the lottery value assigned to each winning number. At the same time, the internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not the digit has been performed. The digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of the subtraction is negative. For example, when the internal lottery table for the general game state of FIG. 6 (1) is determined as the internal lottery table and the extracted random number value is "30", the main CPU 31 first wins from "30". The lottery value "18" corresponding to the number "35" is subtracted. The subtraction result is "30-18 = 12", which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value "20" corresponding to the winning number "34" from the subtracted value "12". The subtraction result is "12-20 = -8", which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number "34" as the internal winning combination, that is, "0" as the small winning combination / replay data pointer and "2" as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Further, the winning probability of each winning number is "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (that is," 65536 ")".

The various lottery performed using the lottery value described later is the same as the case of determining the data pointer. That is, in the various lottery tables, lottery values are defined corresponding to items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the description of various lottery performed using the lottery value will be omitted because the same description will be given.

In the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 6 (1), lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers "1" to the winning numbers "35" are defined. The internal lottery table for the general game state is among "1" to "10", "12", and "13" as data pointers for small wins and replays for the winning numbers "1" to "12". Any value is specified, and "0" is specified as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning numbers "1" to the winning numbers "12" are determined, a winning combination consisting of one winning combination or a plurality of winning combination from a plurality of small winning combinations or replays is determined as an internal winning combination. It should be noted that the fact that the combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of roles constituting the combination group are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination.

In addition, the internal lottery table for the general game state has the winning numbers "13" to "32" as the data pointers for small wins and replays of "1" to "6", "11", and "12". When any numerical value is specified and any numerical value from "1" to "3" is specified as the bonus data pointer, so that the winning number "13" to the winning number "32" is determined. In, a combination consisting of one combination or a plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small winning combinations or replays, and any of BB1, BB2, and RB is determined as an internal winning combination.

Further, the internal lottery table for the general game state defines a numerical value of "0" as a small winning combination / replay data pointer for the winning numbers "33" to "35", and the bonus data pointer is " Since any of the numerical values from "1" to "3" is specified, when the winning number "33" to the winning number "35" is determined, either BB1, BB2 or RB is the internal winning combination. Is determined as.

The internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state shown in FIG. 6 (2) replaces the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 6 (1) in the RT1 operating state. It is an internal lottery table. Specifically, when the RT1 is in the operating state, that is, when the RT1 operating flag described later is on, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12" is replaced from "52686" to "8980". As will be described later, since the winning number "12" corresponds to the replay combination group, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12" becomes smaller, so that the winning probability of the replay combination group becomes "52686/65536 (about). It will decrease from "80.0%)" to "8980/65536 (about 13.7%)". In the present embodiment, the general gaming states include (1) a general gaming state in which RT1 and RT2 are not operating (simply referred to as a "general gaming state"), and (2) a general gaming state in which RT1 is operating (2). There are (simply referred to as "RT1 operating state") and (3) general gaming state in which RT2 is operating (simply referred to as "RT2 operating state"). Since there is a high probability that will be decided as an internal winning combination, the probability of losing to the internal lottery is low, and the reduction rate of medals will be small. That is, the player can play the game more advantageously in the general gaming state than in the RT1 operating state.

The internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state shown in FIG. 6 (3) has a lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the RT2 operating state, similarly to the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state. It is an internal lottery table for replacing. The internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state defines the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12" as "8990", so that the winning probability of the replay combination group is changed from "52686/65536 (about 80.0%)" to " It will be reduced to 8990/65536 (about 13.7%). Therefore, in the general game state, since the probability that the replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is high as compared with the RT1 operating state, the probability of losing to the internal lottery is low, and the reduction rate of medals is small.

In the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state shown in FIG. 7 (1), lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" to the winning numbers "7" are defined. Since the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is defined in the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state so that the total lottery value is "65536", according to the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state, " With a probability of "65536/65536 (100%)", one or more small winning combinations will be determined as internal winning combinations. Further, the internal lottery table for the RB2 game state shown in FIG. 7 (2) defines the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and the winning numbers "2", and the total lottery values are "65536". The lottery value corresponding to each winning number is specified so as to be. Therefore, according to the internal lottery table for the RB2 game state, one or more small winning combinations are determined as the internal winning combinations with a probability of "65536/65536 (100%)". Therefore, the RB game state in which the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state or the internal lottery table for the RB2 game state is compared with the general game state in which the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery table for the general game state. It is advantageous for. In the present embodiment, the lottery value corresponding to the small winning combination replay data pointer "11" is defined as "2" for the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table and "200" for the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table. It is stipulated. As a result, the probability that the fixed combination group described later is determined as the internal winning combination differs between the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

In the present embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and the lottery value is a ratio to "0 to 65535", which is a range in which a random number value is extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, "0 to 654") corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, the internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number the random value is included in the winning range. That is, defining the lottery value for each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining the winning range.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and the bonus internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 8 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table for bonus of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the internal winning combination determination table for small wins / replays and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses are collectively referred to as the internal winning combination determination table.

The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 57 and 58) described later. The hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined in the internal winning combination determination table. The hit request flag is data for identifying the internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is the internal winning combination can be identified by whether or not which bit is "1". Further, the winning request flag is an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, an internal winning combination 3 storage area, or an internal winning combination 4 storage area (hereinafter, internal winning combination 1 storage area), each of which is composed of 1 byte, which will be described later. , The internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are collectively referred to as the internal winning combination storage area).

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 8 (1), hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “14” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer "0" corresponds to the loss, and the small role / replay data pointer "1" corresponds to the red cherry. Next, the small role / replay data pointer "2" corresponds to the peach cherry, and the small role / replay data pointer "3" is the red cherry and the peach cherry (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cherry role group"). ) Is supported. Next, the data pointer "4" for small role / replay is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, special role (blue), special role (black) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "red bell special role". The data pointer "5" for small roles and replays corresponds to "group"), and the red cherry, peach cherry, blue bell 1, 2, 3, special role (red), special role (black) (hereinafter, Collectively, it corresponds to the "blue bell special role group"). Next, the data pointer "6" for small role / replay is red cherry, peach cherry, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red), special role (blue) (hereinafter collectively referred to as "black bell". The data pointer "7" for small roles and replays corresponds to red bells 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "single red bell role group"). There is. Next, the small role / replay data pointer "8" corresponds to the blue bells 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "single blue bell role group"), and the small role / replay data pointer "8" "9" corresponds to black bells 1, 2, 3, and 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "mono-black bell role group"). Next, the data pointer "10" for small role / replay is red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "all bell role groups". The small role / replay data pointer "11" corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, and red bell 1, 2, and 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "fixed role group"). ing. Next, the small role / replay data pointer "12" corresponds to watermelons 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "watermelon role group"), and the small role / replay data pointer "13" corresponds to the replay. It corresponds to 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "replay role group"). Next, the data pointer "13" for small role / replay is red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, 2, 3, blue bell 1, 2, 3, black bell 1, 2, 3, 4, special role (red). ), Special role (blue), special role (black), watermelon 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "all roles"). The data 1, data 2, and data 3 of the winning request flag are stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area, respectively. In addition, hereinafter, the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, and the black bell special role group are collectively referred to as the "color bell special role group", and the mono-red bell role group, the mono-blue bell role group, and the mono-black bell role group. The roles may be collectively referred to as the "single color bell role group".

Since the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state in the present embodiment defines "3" to "6" and "10" to "12" as data pointers for the small role replay, it is for the RB1 game state. When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery table, the cherry role group, red bell special role group, blue bell special role group, black bell special role group, all bell role group, fixed role group, watermelon role group Either one is determined as the internal winning combination. Further, since "11" and "14" are defined as the data pointers for the small winning combination replay in the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state provides the internal winning combination. When it is decided, the fixed combination group or all the combination groups are determined as the internal winning combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the red cherry symbol whose symbol position is "06" or the symbol position is "13" can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L. If the stop operation is not performed, so-called "chance eyes" are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, when the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, and the stop operation is not performed at the position where the peach cherry symbol whose symbol position is "20" can be stopped in the left symbol display area 4L, " "Chance eyes" are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Here, the "chance eye" is a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as the internal winning combination, and is an internal winning combination for the player. It is possible to have a feeling of expectation that BB1, BB2 or RB may be decided as a role. In addition, there are a plurality of "chance eyes", and the "chance eye" displayed when a red cherry or a peach cherry is determined as an internal winning combination is an example.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 8 (2), hit request flags corresponding to the bonus data pointers "0" to "3" are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer "0" corresponds to the loss, and the bonus data pointer "1" corresponds to BB1. Next, the bonus data pointer "2" corresponds to BB2, and the bonus data pointer "3" corresponds to RB. The data 4 of the hit request flag is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

Here, when the winning numbers "13" to the winning numbers "32" are determined based on the internal lottery table for the general game state, both the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are "0". Therefore, as described above, a combination consisting of one combination or a plurality of roles is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays, and either BB1, BB2, or RB is internal. It will be decided as the winning role.

Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the privilege grant displayed on the valid line, the data indicating the display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols, the storage area type, and the number of payouts are defined. The data indicating the display combination is a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, or a display combination 4 storage area (hereinafter, display combination 1 storage area and display combination 2 storage area) each of which is 1 byte, which will be described later. The data is stored in any one of the area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area (collectively referred to as the display combination storage area). In addition, which display combination storage area the data is stored in is defined by the storage area type.

On the design combination table, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell are displayed. 3, black bell 4, special role (red), special role (blue), special role (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2 and RB are set.

The red cherry is established when "red cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is displayed on the effective line. When the red cherry is established, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the number of inserted cards is 3. In addition, "ANY" means that any symbol may be used.

The peach cherry is established when "peach cherry symbol-bell symbol-ANY" is displayed on the effective line. By establishing the peach cherry, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is 2, and 2 medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is 3.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the combination of the symbols related to the red cherry is displayed on the cross down line 8e and the top line 8b, which is red. The cherry is doubled. Further, when the red cherry symbol is displayed in the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the combination of the symbols related to the red cherry is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and the bottom line 8d, and the red cherry is doubled. To establish. In these cases, medals are paid out for each of the established red cherries. For example, when the number of inserted cards is 3, two medals are paid out. Similarly, when the peach cherry symbol is displayed in the upper or lower row of the left symbol display area 4L, the peach cherry is doubly formed.

The red bell 1 is established when "red 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. Further, the red bell 2 is established by displaying "red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol" on the effective line, and the red bell 3 is established by displaying "red 7 symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol". It is established by being displayed on the line. When the red bell 1, the red bell 2 or the red bell 3 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 2, and 10 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 3. The medals will be paid out. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, and the red bell 3 may be collectively referred to as a "red bell".

The blue bell 1 is established when "blue 7 symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. Further, the blue bell 2 is established by displaying "blue 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol" on the effective line, and the blue bell 3 is established by displaying "blue 7 symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol". It is established by being displayed on the line. When the blue bell 1, the blue bell 2 or the blue bell 3 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 2, and 10 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 3. The medals will be paid out. The blue bell 1, the blue bell 2, and the blue bell 3 may be collectively referred to as "blue bell".

Black bell 1 is established by displaying "BAR symbol-red cherry symbol-bell symbol" on the effective line, and black bell 2 is established by displaying "BAR symbol-red 7 symbol-bell symbol" on the effective line. It is established by being displayed. Further, the black bell 3 is established by displaying "BAR symbol-bell symbol-watermelon 1 symbol" on the effective line, and the black bell 4 is established by displaying "BAR symbol-peach cherry symbol-bell symbol" on the effective line. It is established by being displayed above. When the black bell 1, the black bell 2, the black bell 3 or the blue bell 4 are established, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted cards is 2, and when the number of inserted cards is 3. Will pay out 10 medals. The black bell 1, the black bell 2, the black bell 3, and the black bell 4 may be collectively referred to as a “black bell”. In addition, "red bell", "blue bell", and "black bell" may be collectively referred to as "color bell".

Here, when any of the single color bell roles (single red bell role group, single blue bell role group, single black bell role group) is determined as the internal winning combination, the player is a single color bell. When it is not known whether the combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the constituent symbols related to the internal winning combination (that is, 7 red symbols (symbol position "03") and 7 blue symbols (designs) are displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. If the position "10") or the BAR symbol (symbol position "17")) is accidentally stopped, the medal can only be paid out, while the player can win any color single bell role group internally. If the single color bell information indicating whether or not the combination is determined can be known, the stop operation can be performed so as to stop the constituent symbols of the internal winning combination in the left symbol display area 4L with reference to this, and there is a high probability. You can get a payout of medals. Specifically, for example, in the case where the mono-red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows the mono-color bell information, the left symbol display area 4L is referred to with the mono-color bell information. The medal can be paid out by performing the stop operation so as to stop the red 7 symbol (symbol position "03"). That is, when any one color single bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the single color bell information becomes advantageous information for the player. In the present embodiment, when any one of the single-color bell combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination during the general game state, the single-color bell information is notified to the player.

The special role (red) is established when "Red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. In addition, the special role (blue) is established when "blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and the special role (black) is "BAR symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol". Is displayed on the valid line. By establishing a special role (red), a special role (blue), or a special role (black), if the number of inserted cards is 2, 15 medals are paid out, and the number of inserted cards is 3. In that case, 11 medals will be paid out. Special roles (red), special roles (blue), and special roles (black) may be collectively referred to as "special roles".

Further, in the present embodiment, the RT1 operating state is set in the case of the general gaming state, the case where the special combination is established, or the case where the "end" described later is displayed. That is, the special combination is the RT1 operating combination. In the present embodiment, since the general gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the RT1 operating state, it is advantageous for the player not to establish a special combination in the general gaming state.

Here, the special role may be established when any one of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, the black bell special role group, or all the combination groups is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, when the red bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, by establishing any of the red bells, specifically, by stopping and displaying the red 7 symbol in the left symbol display area 4L. It is possible to avoid the formation of a special role. That is, when the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, if the player knows that the red bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, the red bell is established. By performing the stop operation, it is possible to avoid the formation of a special combination. The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, and the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination during the general game state, which combination group is determined. The RT1 operating combination information indicating whether or not the game has been performed becomes advantageous information for the player. As will be described later, if any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the RT1 operating combination The information is notified to the player.

Watermelon 1 is established by displaying "watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol" on the effective line, and watermelon 2 is established by displaying "watermelon 2 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol-watermelon 1 symbol" on the effective line. It is established by being displayed above. When watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted sheets is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the number of inserted sheets is 3. ..

Replay 1 is established when "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and replay 2 is established when "watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is displayed on the effective line. It is established by. When replay 1 or replay 2 is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, in the next game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game in which the replay is established are automatically inserted without being based on the insertion operation by the player. As a result, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned payout of medals and re-gaming are examples of imparting game value. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination group is determined to be the internal winning combination, the reel stop control is activated regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is activated. "Or" Watermelon 1 symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol "will be displayed on the effective line.

BB1 is established when "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the BB1 operating state is established. When the BB1 operating state is reached, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 450. Further, the RB game state ends when the number of games played in the RB game state reaches 8 times, or the number of times the prize is established reaches 8 times. However, even before the end condition is satisfied, if the BB1 operating state ends because the number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the RB game state also ends accordingly.

BB2 is established when "blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the BB2 operating state is established. When the BB2 operating state is entered, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. Further, as in the case of the BB1 operating state, when the BB2 operating state ends because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB game state also ends accordingly. In addition, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as BB.

RB is established when "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the RB game state is set. The RB game state ends when the number of games played in the RB game state reaches 8 times, or when the number of times a prize is established reaches 8 times.

Also, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, black bell 1, black bell 2, black bell 3, black bell 4, special role. (Red), special role (blue), special role (black), watermelon 1, watermelon 2, replay 1, replay 2, BB1, BB2, or a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to RB is displayed on the valid line. Then, it becomes a loss.

Next, the bonus operating time table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus operating table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, hereinafter, the BB1 operating state and the BB2 operating state may be collectively referred to as the BB operating state.

The bonus operating table is a table used when setting conditions for terminating the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state. The bonus operating table defines the end conditions for the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the RB gaming state. Specifically, in the bonus operating table, "450" is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB1 operation state, and "450" is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition of the BB2 operation state. 345 "is specified. Further, as the end condition of the RB game state, "8" and "8" are defined for the values of the number of times the game can be played and the number of times the prize can be won, respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB1 operating state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 450, and the BB2 operating state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. In addition, the RB game state ends when the game is played eight times or a prize is won eight times.

Next, the internal winning combination storage area and the carry-over combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (1) to 11 (5). Note that FIG. 11 (1) is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination 1 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (2) is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination 2 storage area of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 3 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (4) is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 4 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 (5) is a diagram showing an example of a carry-over combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, respectively, and store the internal winning combination information. .. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is the internal winning combination by storing the data of "0" or "1" in the area of bits "0" to "7". Specifically, each bit of the bits "0" to "7" constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores "1", so that the red cherry, the peach cherry, the red bell 1, and the red bell 2 are stored, respectively. , Red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, and blue bell 3 indicate that they are internal winnings. Further, each bit of the bits "0" to "6" constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores "1", so that the black bell 1, the black bell 2, the black bell 3, the black bell 4, and the black bell 4, respectively, are stored. Indicates that the special role (red), special role (blue), and special role (black) are internal winning roles. Each bit of the bits "0" to "3" constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores "1", so that the watermelon 1, the watermelon 2, the replay 1, and the replay 2 are the internal winning combination, respectively. Is shown. By storing "1", each bit of the bits "0" to "2" constituting the internal winning combination 4 storage area indicates that BB1, BB2, and RB are internal winning combination, respectively.

In the present embodiment, an unused area such as bit "7" of the internal winning combination 1 storage area can be used when setting more combinations. Further, if there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storage area 5 can be newly allocated on the RAM 33. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, the display combination storage area on the RAM 33 stores the data indicating the display combination, but the display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It is composed of.

Next, the carry-over combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 11 (5).
The carry-over combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33, and stores carry-over combination information. By storing the data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "0" to "2", the carry-over combination storage area determines whether or not it is in the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, or the RB carry-over state, respectively. show.

Here, the BB1 carry-over state means a state in which when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in a general gaming state, BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established. The same applies to the BB2 carry-over state and the RB carry-over state. The sub-control circuit 70 is also provided with a carry-over combination storage area in the SDRAM 73, and it is possible to determine which carry-over state is in the sub-control circuit 70.

Next, the operating flag storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "0" to "4", so that RB is operating, BB1 is operating, BB2 is operating, RT1 is operating, or Indicates whether or not RT2 is in operation. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. The BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as the BB operating flag, the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is collectively referred to as the RT operating flag. A similar operating flag storage area (sub) is provided on the SDRAM 73 of the sub control circuit 70, and the sub CPU 71 manages each operating flag based on a command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 60.

Here, the transition conditions or operating conditions of each gaming state and operating state in the main control circuit 60 are summarized. First, the RB game state repeatedly operates in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state, and also operates when the RB is established. When the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the RB gaming state ends, the game shifts to the general gaming state. The RT1 operating state is activated when a special combination is established in the general game state or when the end point described later is displayed, and when any of the bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB) is determined as the internal winning combination, Alternatively, any bonus ends when 1200 games have been digested without being determined as an internal winning combination (in this case, the general game state is reached again). Next, the RT2 operating state operates when any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state, and ends when the bonus is established.

In the main control circuit 60, in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state, the internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state, and in the RB gaming state that operates when the RB is established, the RB2 The internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table for the game state.

Next, the end mark determination table of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an end-eye determination table for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The end eyes specified in the end eye judgment table are displayed in the symbol display area 4L when the red bell special combination group, the blue bell special combination group, or the black bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. It is a combination of possible symbols. At the end, for example, when the red bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is irregular, and the symbol related to the red bell, special combination (blue) or special combination (black) This is a combination of symbols displayed on any of the effective lines when the stop operation is performed at a timing when the combination cannot be pulled in and displayed. The irregular stop operation order means that the first stop operation is a stop operation for the right reel 3R or the middle reel 3C. Further, in the game machine 1 in the present embodiment, when any of the red bell special role group, the blue bell special role group, and the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination, none of the bells is established. To stop the combination of symbols related to the special role or the end point on the effective line.

It is difficult for the player to determine at first glance whether or not the combination of symbols related to the special role or the end mark is displayed, but when any of the special roles is established in the general game state, or When the end mark is displayed, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like performs an effect indicating that the general game state ends and the RT1 operation state is started, and the next game is played for 5 seconds from the end of the game in that game. Since the BET operation of the above is impossible, the player can recognize that the special combination or the end mark is displayed in the general game state.

Next, the notification of the RT1 operating combination information and the monochromatic bell information will be described. The RT1 operating combination information and the single color bell information are notified by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control of the sub CPU 71. As shown in FIG. 14, when the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information is notified, the red bell navigation area 411, the blue bell navigation area 412, and the black bell navigation area 413 are displayed below the left symbol display area 4L. The special combination (red) navigation area 414, the special combination (blue) navigation area 415, and the special combination (black) navigation area 416 are displayed below the right symbol display area 4R. Inside the red bell navigation area 411, the blue bell navigation area 412, and the black bell navigation area 413, characters corresponding to bells having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed, and similarly, the special role (red) navigation area 414, Inside the special role (blue) navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416, characters corresponding to the special role having red, blue, and black as background colors are displayed.

The sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information by making the brightness of each navigation area 411 to 416 corresponding to the internal winning combination different. For example, when notifying that the single red bell combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 71 notifies by raising the brightness of the red bell navigation area 411 to be higher than the brightness of the other navigation areas 421 to 416. .. Further, when the sub CPU 71 notifies that the red bell special combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, the red bell navigation area 411, the special combination (blue) navigation area 415, and the special combination (black) navigation area 416 Notify by raising the brightness above the brightness of other navigation areas 421-414.

The sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operating combination information when the navigation point is 1 or more in the general gaming state (sub). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information is notified even when the ceiling flag, which will be described later, is turned on for the purpose of relieving the player. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 notifies the monochromatic bell information regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. When the sub CPU 71 notifies the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information, the sub CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the navigation point. However, when the sub CPU 71 notifies the single color bell information when the navigation point is 0, the sub CPU 71 does not subtract the navigation point. In the present embodiment, the RT1 operating combination information and the single color bell information are notified during the general gaming state (sub), but the notification may be made in a case other than the general gaming state. For example, even though the RT1 operating combination information is notified in the general gaming state (sub), the RT1 operating state (RT1 operating state () because the special combination is established or the end mark is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Even in the case of sub), when the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information or the monochromatic bell information may be notified.

Next, the navigation point will be described. The navigation point is a point determined and added by the sub CPU 71 by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and information indicating the point is stored in the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73. The lottery of navigation points performed by the sub CPU 71 includes (1) a fixed combination navigation point lottery performed when a fixed combination group is determined as an internal winning combination, and (2) a general game state (sub), that is, an RT1 operating state or When the RT2 is not in operation, the additional navigation point lottery performed when the ceiling flag described later is off (however, according to the additional navigation point number lottery table (see FIG. 44) described later, the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach. Navi points may be given only when it is a cherry), (3) Navi point lottery when the bonus is established when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established, (4) BB mini which will be described later. There is a mini-game navigation point lottery that is further performed when the result of the point-giving lottery performed in the final game of the game is the winning and the result of the point-giving lottery is the winning. Further, when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established, the ceiling 2 navigation point lottery is also performed when the ceiling 2 flag described later is on. Similarly, when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established, the ceiling 3 navigation point lottery is also performed when the ceiling 3 flag described later is on. If the ceiling 1 flag, which will be described later, is on and the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established, the ceiling 1 navigation point lottery may also be performed. In addition, the ceiling 2 navigation point lottery and the ceiling 3 navigation point lottery are collectively called the ceiling navigation point lottery (when the ceiling 1 navigation point lottery is performed, the ceiling 1 navigation point lottery is included).

In the additional navigation point lottery in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that navigation points will be given only when the internal winning combination is a red cherry or a peach cherry by the additional navigation point number lottery table (see FIG. 44) described later. Therefore, when the "chance eye" displayed when the red cherry or the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination is displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the player can see the "chance eye". ], It is possible to recognize the possibility that navigation points have been added by the additional navigation point lottery. Further, when the ceiling flag is on, the RT1 operating combination information is notified regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point, so that the additional navigation point lottery is not performed.

Next, the display points will be described. The display point is a point displayed in the navigation point display area 420 of FIG. The information indicating the display point is stored in the display point storage area on the SDRAM 73, which will be described later. The display point is subtracted by "1" each time the RT1 operating combination information or the single color bell information is notified.

In the navigation point display area 420, some points or all points of the navigation point are displayed. Therefore, the display point indicated by the information stored in the display point storage area and the navigation point indicated by the information stored in the navigation point storage area are not always equal. How many of the navigation points are displayed in the navigation point display area 420 is determined by a display point lottery performed at a predetermined timing. The navigation point display area 420 is composed of a two-digit display area 421 and an image image display area 422. When the display point is "0 to 99", the display point is displayed in the 2-digit display area 421, the image image of the dolphin is displayed in the image image display area 422, and the display point is "100" or more. In some cases, the last digit of the display point is displayed in the two-digit display area 421, and the image of the crown is displayed in the image image display area 422. From the display points displayed in the navigation point display area 420, the player can recognize that at least the navigation points for the display points remain.

Next, the display points when one or more navigation points are won as a result of the additional navigation point lottery will be described. When one or more navigation points are won by the additional navigation point lottery, and if the production states "precursor A" and "precursor B" are determined by the lottery based on the effect state transition lottery table described later, at least a plurality of The navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery are not added to the display points until the precursory effect performed over the game is completed. When the production state "precursor A" is determined by the lottery based on the production state transition lottery table, the navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery are used to start the next game of the game in which the precursor production is completed. It is added to the display points during BET operation. On the other hand, when the production state "precursor B" is determined by the lottery based on the effect state transition lottery table, the navigation point determined by the additional navigation point lottery is after the end of the precursor effect, and the internal winning combination is colored. It is either a bell special combination group or a single color bell combination group, and is added to the display points when any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell is established.

In addition, when one or more navigation points are won as a result of the additional lottery, RT1 operation for the navigation points determined by the additional lottery is performed until the navigation points determined by the additional lottery are consumed. The display point may not be displayed in the navigation point display area 420 until the combination information or the single color bell information is notified.

Next, the ceiling flag will be described. The ceiling flag is a flag that is turned on when the number of games in which the bonus is not won after the RT1 operating state is activated is 1200 games or more. Ceiling flags include a ceiling 1 flag, a ceiling 2 flag, and a ceiling 3 flag. When the number of games in which the bonus is not won after the RT1 operation state is activated is 1200 games to 1499, the ceiling 1 flag is turned on, and when the number of games is 1500 games to 1799 games, the ceiling 2 flag is turned on and 1800 games. If the above is the case, the ceiling 3 flag is turned on. When any of the ceiling flags is turned on in the general gaming state (sub), the monochromatic bell information and the RT1 operating combination information are notified regardless of the presence or absence of the navigation point. When the ceiling 2 flag or the ceiling 3 flag is on, the ceiling 2 navigation point lottery or the ceiling 3 navigation point lottery is performed. Therefore, when the ceiling flag is on, the player can benefit from the notification of the monochromatic bell information and the RT1 operator information, and further, after the ceiling flag is turned off, the ceiling 2 navigation point. You can benefit from the notification of the single color bell information and the RT1 operator information based on the navigation points determined by the lottery or the ceiling 3 navigation points lottery.

Next, the flow of the game in the BB operating state will be described. In the present embodiment, when the BB operating state starts, the BB mini-game preparation period is performed for 4 games, and then the BB mini-game is performed for 15 games. During the BB mini-game, a promotion lottery for the point-giving lottery mode is performed for each game based on the promotion lottery table described later.
Further, in the final game (that is, the 15th game) in the BB mini-game, a point-giving lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give navigation points based on the point-giving lottery mode at that time, and the result is the winning. In the case of, a mini-game navigation point lottery is further performed. As for the point-giving lottery, the higher the point-giving lottery mode, the higher the winning probability. In the promotion lottery, the internal winning role is lost, all bell roles, watermelon role group, cherry role group, fixed role group, or the internal winning role is a color bell special role group and the display role is either. It is done when it is the color bell. Further, the promotion lottery table includes a promotion lottery table in the low mode and a promotion lottery table in the high mode, and BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode game period in the RT1 operating state (sub) described later. If so, the high mode promotion lottery table is selected, and if BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination outside the high mode game period, the low mode promotion lottery table is selected.

Next, the high mode game period will be described. The high-mode game period is a period that continues until the number of games is consumed when the number of games of one or more games is determined by the high-mode game number lottery in the RT1 operating state (sub). The number of games remaining in the high-mode game period is indicated by the high-mode game number counter on the flash memory 80. When BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high mode game period, the sub CPU 71 turns on the high mode flag to give points by the high mode promotion lottery table during the BB mini-game. Make a promotion lottery for. In the present embodiment, when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state (sub), the high mode flag is turned on.

Further, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the number of games is 13 games by the high mode game number lottery in the RT1 operating state (sub), "13" is tentatively added to the high mode game number counter as the high mode game number. , Let the player play the RT1 mini-game. In the RT1 mini-game, the player is made to select the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R shown in FIG. 16 (1) for each stop operation, and whether the cave selected by the player matches the predetermined correct cave. Judgment is made, and based on the judgment result, the number of high-mode games different from the number of high-mode games tentatively added to the high-mode game number counter is added again. That is, when the RT1 mini-game ends, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "13" tentatively added to the high-mode game number counter, and sets the number of games newly determined based on the result of the RT1 mini-game into the high-mode game number counter. to add.

Here, the reason why the sub CPU 71 tentatively adds "13" to the high mode game number counter will be described. For example, if the RT1 mini-game is executed without adding any value to the high-mode game count counter and a power failure occurs during the RT1 mini-game, the RT1 mini-game is in progress and the RT1 mini-game is played. The information indicating that it was decided to be executed disappears, and the value of the high-mode game number counter remains the same as the value before the high-mode game number lottery was performed, which is a significant disadvantage to the player. Become. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 decides to execute the RT1 mini-game and adds "13" to the high-mode game number counter on the flash memory 80, so that a power failure occurs during the RT1 mini-game. Even if there is, the RT1 mini-game is not executed, but the game is restored in a state where "13" is added to the high-mode game number counter, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being significantly disadvantaged.

Next, the RT1 mini game will be described. When the sub CPU 71 decides to execute the RT1 mini-game, it first determines the correct cave for each stop based on the lottery table for the RT1 mini-game shown in FIG. 36. Next, when the RT1 mini-game is started, the sub CPU 71 switches and displays the arrow 500 pointing to the left cave 510L or the right cave 510R shown in FIG. 16 (1) with the passage of time. The player predicts which cave is the correct cave determined based on the lottery table for the RT1 mini-game, and stops the predicted cave at the timing indicated by the arrow 500 to obtain the predicted cave. You can choose. On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 determines the cave position to determine which cave the arrow 500 points to when the stop operation is performed, and further determines whether the cave is a predetermined correct cave or not. Make a correct answer judgment to determine whether it is an incorrect answer cave. The sub CPU 71 repeats the same processing at the time of the second stop and at the time of the third stop until the result of the correct answer determination becomes an incorrect answer.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is incorrect in the correct answer determination at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "13" from the high mode game number counter and adds "5". That is, the player has acquired the high-mode game number "5" in the game. At this time, the sub CPU 71 displays the image shown in FIG. 16 (3). Further, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is correct in the correct answer determination at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 71 displays the image shown in FIG. 16 (2), and then displays the image shown in FIG. 16 (1) again, and the game is played. Let the person select the cave at the time of the second stop. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is incorrect in the correct answer determination at the second stop, it subtracts "13" from the high mode game number counter and adds "10", and fails in the correct answer determination at the third stop. If the answer is correct, "13" is subtracted from the high-mode game count counter and "20" is added. When the sub CPU 71 determines that the answer is correct in all the stop operations, "13" is subtracted from the high mode game number counter and "40" is added.

Here, an example of cave position determination by the sub CPU 71 will be described. The sub CPU 71 sets "0" in the RT1 mini-game timekeeping counter when starting the RT1 mini-game. Next, when the RT1 mini-game is started, the sub CPU 71 adds "1" to the value of the RT1 mini-game timekeeping counter every 1/30 second, and performs a frame update process for switching images. As a result, the position of the arrow 500 is switched with the passage of time. Further, the value of the RT1 mini-game timekeeping counter is associated with the position indicated by the arrow by the arrow position determination table (not shown) stored in the control ROM 72, and the sub CPU 71 is the RT1 mini-game timekeeping counter. From the value, the position of the cave pointed to by the arrow 500 can be determined. That is, when the sub CPU 71 receives the reel stop command from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 71 determines the position indicated by the arrow 500 based on the value of the RT1 mini-game timekeeping counter at that time.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, a general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) and a general game state effect table (frequency UP) of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a general gaming state effect table (normal / basic) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of frequency UP). In addition, in this embodiment, in addition, a general game state effect table (same system A), a general game state effect table (same system B), a general game state effect table (same system C), and a general game state. Production table for general game state (precursor), production table for general game state (precursor of EX confirmation), production table for general game state (immediate addition), production table for general game state (immediate EX), production table for general game state (navigation) (Remaining number 10 or more), general game state production table (navigation remaining number 20 or less), general game state production table (navigation remaining number 9 or less or 30 or more), general game state production table (end preparation), general game State effect table (end revival), general game state effect table (end), general game state effect table (ceiling), general game state effect table (BB1 win), general game state effect table (BB2 win) Time), general game state production table (at the time of RB winning), general game state production table (EX-BB1), general game state production table (EX-BB2), general game state production table (EX-RB) , The general game state effect table (between the flags) and a plurality of types of general game state effect tables are stored in the control ROM 72 (however, not shown).

The effect table for the general game state is a table used to determine the effect content (effect number) in the general game state (sub). In the general game state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. The sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the random number value acquired in advance and the lottery value defined in the effect table for the general game state (hereinafter, this lottery is referred to as "effect content lottery"). The sub CPU 71 determines more detailed effect data based on the effect content determined by the effect content lottery.

Next, the columns of "peach cherry or red cherry", "peach cherry L or red cherry L", and "peach cherry H or red cherry H" in the internal winning combination of the general gaming state production table will be described. When a peach cherry or a red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, and if the navigation point determined by the additional navigation point lottery is "0", the lottery value in the "peach cherry or red cherry" column is used for directing. When the content is determined and the navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery are "1 to 9", the production content is determined by the lottery value in the "peach cherry L or red cherry L" column, and the additional navigation When the number of navigation points determined by the point lottery is "10" or more, the effect content is determined by the lottery value in the column of "peach cherry H or red cherry H".

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the effect table for the general gaming state, the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers "0" to "12" are "normal effect", "pot effect", and "mermaid appearance effect", respectively. , "Turn off", "Dolphin turn off", "Meteor starfish", "Ocean current", "Jewelry", "Miu swimsuit", "Inspiration", "Dolphin roulette", "Battle" , "Sound production" is stipulated.

First, when the production content "normal production" is decided, the production is not performed.

Next, the effect content "pot effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the jar. When the production content "pot production" is determined, the sub CPU 71 produces a production corresponding to the pattern (normal, flashy) and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the pot based on the internal winning combination and the like. The data is determined, and the notification that BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as the internal winning combination, the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, and the RB carry-over state (“bonus notification”), and the internal winning combination are determined based on the effect data. Notification of the type of combination or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost is performed.

Next, the effect content "mermaid appearance effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the mermaid. When the production content "mermaid appearance production" is determined, the sub CPU 71 displays an image in which the mermaid appears from the right side or the upper side of the screen based on the internal winning combination, the progress of the game, etc., and the mermaid is displayed from the right side. Production data that displays an animated image of the mermaid moving in a predetermined pattern when displayed, production data that displays an animation image of the mermaid playing an instrument when the mermaid is displayed from above, and the mermaid does not play the instrument Determine the production data to display the animation image. Further, when the sub CPU 71 determines the production data for displaying the animation image in which the mermaid plays the musical instrument (4 patterns of the music), the sub CPU 71 is used from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the movement of the mermaid based on the production data. Control is performed to output music.

Next, the effect content "turn-off effect" is an effect of turning off the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R shown in FIG. 15 for each stop operation. When the effect content "turn-off effect" is determined, the sub CPU 71 turns off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation was performed at the time of (1) the first stop, based on the internal winning combination or the like. 1st extinguishing pattern, (2) 2nd extinguishing pattern for extinguishing the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the 1st stop operation and the 2nd stop operation were performed at the time of the 1st stop and the 2nd stop, (3) A third light-off pattern, which turns off the annular region 400 corresponding to the reel 3 on which the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, ( 4) A fourth extinguishing pattern that turns off all annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R at the time of the third stop, and (5) a reel 3 in which the first stop operation and the third stop operation are performed at the time of the first stop and the third stop. The effect data corresponding to each extinguishing pattern of the fifth extinguishing pattern for extinguishing the annular region 400 corresponding to the above is determined. Here, when the effect content "turn-off effect" is determined, the sub CPU 71 reduces the brightness of the entire liquid crystal screen once, returns it to the original brightness, and then determines it, based on the detection of the first stop operation. Turns off according to the turn-off pattern. For example, when the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content "light-off effect" by lottery of the effect content and determines the effect data corresponding to the first turn-off pattern, the entire liquid crystal screen is based on the detection of the first stop operation. The brightness of the ring is reduced once, then returned to the original brightness, and then, based on the determined effect data, the annular region 400L corresponding to the left reel 3L on which the first stop operation is performed is turned off, and the second stop operation and the second stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. 3 Depending on the detection of the stop operation, the annular regions 400C and 400R are not turned off. The sub CPU 71 may determine the effect data for displaying the image of the shark, the mermaid, or the premier character after the annular region 400 is turned off.

Next, the effect content "dolphin extinguishing effect" is an effect of displaying an image of a dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R for each stop operation. When the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content "dolphin extinguishing effect", the sub CPU 71 has (1) a first pattern for displaying an image of a dolphin at the time of the first stop, and (2) at the time of the first stop, based on the internal winning combination and the like. And the second pattern to display the dolphin image at the second stop, (3) the third pattern to display the dolphin image at the first stop, the second stop and the third stop, (4) all at the third stop The effect data corresponding to each pattern of the fourth pattern for displaying the image of the dolphin in the annular regions 400L, 400C, and 400R of the above is determined.

Next, the effect content "meteor starfish effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing one or a plurality of starfish. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production content "meteor starlight production", the sub CPU 71 determines the production data corresponding to the number and color (white, blue, green, red, black) of the starfish based on the internal winning combination and the like. , Notification that BB1, BB2, RB are determined as internal winning combination, BB1 carry-over state, BB2 carry-over state, RB carry-over state (“bonus notification”), type of internal winning combination Notification or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost is performed. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 gives a notification is either at the time of the first stop, at the time of the second stop, or at the time of the third stop. Further, regarding the notification at the time of the third stop, the notification is performed at any timing of when the stop button 7 is pressed or when the stop button 7 is pressed and returned (when the player's finger is released). It is said.

Next, the effect content "ocean current effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the ocean current. When the production content "ocean current production" is determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the color (white, blue, green, red, black) and movement (ocean current stops, ocean current) of the ocean current based on the internal winning combination and the progress of the game. The effect data corresponding to) is determined, and the internal winning combination is notified by displaying an animation image showing the ocean current based on the effect data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 displays the animation image is either the first stop, the second stop, or the third stop. The sub CPU 71 may determine the effect data for displaying an image showing a whale together with the ocean current.

Next, the effect content "jewel effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a jewel. When the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content "jewel effect", the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data corresponding to each of the jewel colors (white, blue, green, red, black) based on the internal winning combination, etc., and determines the effect. Bonus notification etc. is performed based on the data. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 gives a notification is either at the time of the first stop, at the time of the second stop, or at the time of the third stop.

Next, the effect content "Miu swimsuit effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing the character "Miu" wearing a swimsuit. When the production content "Miu swimsuit production" is determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the swimsuit color (white, blue, green, red, black) and background image (daytime background image, evening background) based on the internal winning combination and the like. The production data corresponding to each of the images) is determined, and the notification that BB1, BB2, and RB are determined as the internal winning combination and that the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, and the RB carry-over state are determined by the production data ("" Bonus notification "), notification of the type of internal winning combination, or notification that the result of the internal lottery is lost. The timing at which the sub CPU 71 gives a notification is either at the time of the first stop, at the time of the second stop, or at the time of the third stop.

Next, the effect content "inspiration effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a character and a balloon from the character. When the sub CPU 71 decides the production content "inspiration effect", the characters such as "?", "... ZZ" and "heart mark" in the balloon are based on the internal winning combination and the progress of the game. , "Bomb", "Light bulb", "?", "Sweat", "Navi symbol", etc., determine the production data corresponding to each image, and support the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the production data. Display the image to be displayed. In addition, the sub CPU 71 may determine the effect data for displaying an image including a plurality of balloons.

Next, the effect content "dolphin roulette effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image in which the card is rotating in the hula hoop ring. When the effect content "dolphin roulette effect" is determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data for displaying characters or the like indicating "loss", "BB", etc., when the card is stopped for a moment at each stop. Further, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data for displaying characters and the like indicating the internal winning combination, while the dolphin jumps into the hula hoop ring to stop the rotation of the card at the time of the third stop.

Next, the effect content "battle effect" is an effect in which the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image showing a scene in which a dolphin and a shark fight. When the production content "battle production" is determined, the sub CPU 71 has production data corresponding to an image attacked by a dolphin, an image attacked by a shark, an image in which a dolphin or a shark wins, etc., based on an internal winning combination or the like. Is determined according to the progress of the game.

Next, the effect content "sound effect" is an effect in which the speakers 21L and 21R output the sound. When the effect content "sound effect" is determined, the sub CPU 71 outputs the operation sound for the start lever 6 with a delay based on the internal winning combination and the progress of the game. Production data that outputs different sounds (premier sounds), production data that does not output the operation sound for the stop button 7, production data that mutes the BGM at the third stop, production data that outputs the dolphin's bark when paying out medals. To determine.

Details of the production Since the lottery method is a lottery based on the lottery value, the description thereof will be omitted. However, when the sub CPU 71 subtracts the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller (or larger) effect number. In addition, in this embodiment, when the effect content lottery is performed, a random number value in the range of "0 to 32767" is acquired in advance, and one internal winning combination (1 internal winning combination) is displayed in the effect table for the general game state. Alternatively, the lottery value is specified so that the total of the lottery values specified for the internal winning combination group) is "32768". Further, in the table used in the sub-control circuit 70 and in which the lottery value is specified, the lottery value is specified so that the total lottery value is "32768" except for some tables. ing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the effect state transition lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. Note that FIG. 19 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the effect state transition lottery table A of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the effect state transition lottery table B of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 (3) is a diagram showing an example of the effect state transition lottery table C of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

Next, the effect state transition lottery table is a table used when a new effect state is determined according to the navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery. Therefore, the effect state transition lottery table is not used when the ceiling flag is on. The effect state transition lottery table includes an effect state transition lottery table A, an effect state transition lottery table B, and an effect state transition lottery table C, which are selected based on the navigation point of the navigation point storage area or the display point of the display point storage area, respectively. Will be done. The effect state transition lottery table A is a table that may be selected when the number of navigation points in the navigation point storage area is 1 or more. The effect state transition lottery table B is a table that may be selected when the navigation point of the navigation point storage area is 0 or when the display point of the display point storage area is 30 or less. The effect state transition lottery table C is a table that may be selected when the number of navigation points in the navigation point storage area is 50 or more or when the number of display points in the display point storage area is 30 or less. Here, for example, when the navigation point of the navigation point storage area is 60, the effect state transition lottery table A or the effect state transition lottery table C can be selected. In this case, either one is selected by lottery. The production state transition lottery table is selected.

In the effect state transition lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect state is defined according to the additional navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery. The production states include "maintain the status quo", "normal", "precursor A", "precursor B", "precursor", "EX precursor", "immediate EX", "immediate", "end", and "preparation for termination". , "Resurrection" is stipulated. The effect table for the general game state is selected based on the effect state determined by the effect state transition lottery table, and further based on the effect table selection table described later.

Next, the effect table selection table at the time of addition of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. It should be noted that FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for the precursory sign of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for precursor A of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for precursor B of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of an EX precursor effect table selection table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. Although not shown, the immediate EX effect table selection table, the immediate effect table selection table, the end effect table selection table, the end preparation effect table selection table, and the revival effect table selection table are stored in the control ROM 72. .. In addition, the effect table selection table for precursors, the effect table selection table for precursor A, the effect table selection table for precursor B, the effect table selection table for EX precursors, the effect table selection table for immediate EX, the effect table selection table for immediate use, and the end. The effect table selection table for use, the effect table selection table for end preparation, and the effect table selection table for revival are collectively called the effect table selection table at the time of addition.

The effect table selection table for precursors shown in FIG. 20, the effect table selection table for precursor A shown in FIG. 21, the effect table selection table for precursor B shown in FIG. 22, and the effect table selection table for EX precursors shown in FIG. 23, respectively. , Production state transition When the production state "Gase precursor", "precursor A", "precursor B", and "EX precursor" are determined by the lottery table, how many games are the precursor production based on any general game state production table? It is a table for deciding whether to use over.

In each of the additional navigation table selection tables, the number of games and the general game state production table are set according to the additional navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery when the production state is determined by the effect state transition lottery table. The lottery value corresponding to the type is specified. For example, when the additional navigation points determined by the additional navigation point lottery are 5 points, according to the production table selection table for the sign of Gase shown in FIG. 20, there is a probability of "12000/32768" that the number of games is 6 games. , The general game state effect table (this precursor) is determined, and the number of games is 7 games, and the general game state effect table (same system C) is determined with a probability of "20768/32768". Precursor effect table The effect content of the precursor effect is determined by the general game state effect table of the determined type until the number of games determined by the selection table is exhausted.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the effect table selection table for the general gaming state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. Note that FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The general game state effect table selection table shown in FIG. 24 includes a general game state effect table (normal / basic), a general game state effect table (navigation remaining number of 10 or more), and a general game state (sub). It is a table for determining a general game state effect table from the state effect table (navigation remaining number 20 or less) and the general game state effect table (navigation remaining number 9 or less or 30 or more). The general game state effect table selection table includes the general game state effect table used in this game according to the type of the general game state effect table used in the previous game and the navigation points in the navigation point storage area. The lottery corresponding to the type is specified.

Next, the effect table for the RT1 operating state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (normal) for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (fake) for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (winning game) for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The effect table for the RT1 operating state is a table used to determine the effect content (effect number) in the RT1 operating state (sub). In the effect table for the RT1 operating state, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. As shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, in the effect table for the RT1 operating state, "normal effect" and "character action effect" are provided as the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers "0" and "101" to "115", respectively. , "Character production", "Effect production", "Navigation production 1", "Inspiration production", "Ocean current production", "Off production", "Dolphin extinguishing production", "Mermaid appearance production", "Mini character navigation production", "Navigation production 2", "seashell production", "double navigation production", "dolphin roulette production", and "sound production" are specified.

The RT1 operating state effect table (normal) and the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) are effect tables used until a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state. Is. Which of the RT1 operating state effect table (normal) and the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) is used is determined by lottery based on the RT1 operating state effect table selection table described later. According to the RT1 operating state effect table (fake), unlike the RT1 operating state effect table (normal), one of the effect contents is always determined, and the bonus is likely to be determined when the internal lottery is won. Since the content of the production is selected with a high probability, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the bonus may be determined as an internal winning role.

The effect table for the RT1 operating state (winning game) is an effect table used when a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the effect table selection table for the RT1 operating state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The RT1 operating state effect table selection table is an RT1 operating state effect table (normal) or an RT1 operating state effect table until a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 operating state. It is a table used to determine which production table to use among (fake). In the RT1 operating state effect table selection table, lottery values corresponding to the RT1 operating state effect table (normal) or the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) are defined for each internal winning combination of the previous game. .. In the RT1 operating state effect table selection table of the present embodiment, the RT1 operating state effect table is selected only when the peach cherry, red cherry, watermelon role group, or cherry role group is determined as the internal winning role of the previous game. The lottery value is specified so that (fake) is selected.

Next, the effect table for the RT2 operating state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (1GA) for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (1 GB) for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table (2G or later) for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The effect table for the RT2 operating state is a table used to determine the effect content (effect number) in the RT2 operating state (sub). In the effect table for the RT2 operating state, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. As shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the effect number and the effect content are the same as those of the RT1 operating state effect table, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) and the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) are effect tables used in the first game in the RT2 operating state (sub). Which of the RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) and the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) is used is determined by lottery based on the RT2 operating state effect table selection table described later. The RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) has a configuration similar to the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) as compared with the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB). However, according to the RT2 operating state effect table (1GA), there is a possibility that an effect content that is not selected in the RT1 operating state effect table (fake), such as the effect content "mini character navigation effect", may be selected.

The RT2 operating state effect table (2G or later) is an effect table used when a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT2 operating state (sub).

Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the effect table selection table for the RT2 operating state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table selection table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

Which of the RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) and the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) is used as the RT2 operating state effect table selection table in the first game in the RT2 operating state (sub). Is the table used to determine. In the RT2 operating state effect table selection table, lottery values corresponding to the RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) or the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) are defined for each internal winning combination of the previous game. .. In the effect table selection table for the RT2 operating state of the present embodiment, the RT2 operating state is set only when a loss, a single color bell role group, a watermelon role group, a red cherry or a peach cherry is determined as the internal winning role of the previous game. The lottery value is defined so that the effect table (1 GB) for use is selected.

Next, the effect table for the BB operating state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (1) and 33 (2). FIG. 33 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a BB operating state effect table (for non-promotion) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 33 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a BB operating state effect table (for promotion) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The control ROM 72 stores a BB operating state effect table (others) (not shown).

The BB operating state effect table (for non-promotion) is used when the BB operating state (sub) does not win the promotion lottery during the BB mini-game, while the BB operating state effect table (promotion). (For) is a BB operating state (sub), and is an effect table used when a promotion lottery is won during a BB mini-game. In the effect table for the BB operating state, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content.

As shown in FIGS. 33 (1) and 33 (2), in the effect table for the BB operating state, the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers "0" and "201" to "206" are "no navigation" and "no navigation", respectively. "Jewel (white) production", "jewel (green) production", "jewel (red) production", "box (large)", "box (medium)", "box (small)" are specified. According to the BB operating state production table, the production contents "box (large)", "box (medium)", and "box (small)" are selected only when the internal winning combination is a color bell special combination group. NS. Therefore, the player recognizes that the color bell special role group is determined as the internal winning role from the production based on the production contents "box (large)", "box (medium)", and "box (small)". can do. In particular, the lottery value corresponding to the effect content "box (large)" is specified only in the BB operating state effect table (for promotion), not in the BB operating state effect table (for non-promotion). Therefore, the player can recognize that the result of the promotion lottery is the winning from the production based on the production content "box (large)".

Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the effect table for the RB game state of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of an RB gaming state effect table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The effect table for the RB game state is an effect table used in the case of the RB game state (sub). In the RB game state effect table, a lottery value corresponding to the effect number is defined for each internal winning combination. The production number corresponds to the production content. As shown in FIG. 34, in the RB gaming state effect table, "normal effect" and "premier cut-in effect" are defined as the effect contents corresponding to the effect numbers "0" and "301", respectively. According to the production table for the RB game state of the present embodiment, the production content "premier cut-in production" is determined with a probability of "16384/32768" only when the fixed combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. Will be done. Therefore, the player can recognize from the production based on the production content "premier cut-in production" that the fixed combination group is determined as the internal winning combination and that the fixed combination navigation point lottery is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the high-mode game number lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a high-mode game number lottery table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The high mode game number lottery table is a table used when the high mode game number is determined by lottery in the RT1 operating state (sub). In the high mode game number lottery table, for each internal winning combination, the high mode game number "0", "6", "11", "13", "21", "31", "41", "51" The lottery value corresponding to is specified. Further, unlike other lottery tables used in the sub-control circuit 70, the high-mode game number lottery table has a lottery value such that the total lottery value of the columns corresponding to one internal winning combination is "4096". It is stipulated. According to the high-mode game number lottery table of the present embodiment, the high-mode game number "13" is determined with a probability of "32/4096" only when the result of the internal lottery is a loss. That is, the RT1 mini-game is executed with a probability of "32/4096" in the RT1 operating state (sub).

Next, the lottery table for the RT1 mini-game of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for RT1 mini-game of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The lottery table for the RT1 mini-game is a table used when the correct answer cave for each stop is determined by lottery when it is decided that the RT1 mini-game is to be executed. As shown in FIG. 36, the lottery table for the RT1 mini-game includes a combination of correct answers in which the left or right is associated with each of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, and the combination of the correct answers. The corresponding lottery value is specified. There are eight patterns of correct answer combinations, and the probability that each pattern is selected is "4096/32768".

Next, the promotion lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 (1) and 37 (2). FIG. 37 (1) is a diagram showing an example of a promotion lottery table for the gaming machine 1 in the low mode according to the present embodiment. FIG. 37 (2) is a diagram showing an example of a promotion lottery table for the gaming machine 1 in the high mode according to the present embodiment.

The promotion lottery table is a table used when performing a promotion lottery in the point-giving lottery mode during the BB mini-game in the BB operating state (sub). In the promotion lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to "with promotion" or "without promotion" is defined for each internal winning combination. The promotion lottery table includes a low mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (1) and a high mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (2).

If the internal winning combination is lost, "no promotion" is always determined by both the low mode promotion lottery table and the high mode promotion lottery table. Next, when the internal winning combination is all bell combination groups, "promotion available" is determined with a probability of "14000/32768" according to the low mode promotion lottery table, and according to the high mode promotion lottery table. "Promotion" is determined with a probability of "21540/32768". Next, when the internal winning combination is a watermelon combination group or a cherry combination group, according to the promotion lottery table in the low mode, "promotion" is determined with a probability of "20000/32768", and the promotion lottery table in the high mode. According to the above, "promotion" is determined with a probability of "32768/32768". Next, when the internal winning combination is a fixed combination group, "promotion" is always determined by both the promotion lottery table in the low mode and the promotion lottery table in the high mode. Next, when the internal winning combination is a color bell special combination group, "promotion available" is determined with a probability of "13000/32768" according to the promotion lottery table in the low mode, and the promotion lottery table in the high mode determines. For example, "promotion" is determined with a probability of "21540/32768". As will be described later, when "promotion available" is determined by the promotion lottery, "1" is added to the point award lottery mode. However, if the internal winning combination is a color bell special combination group and "promotion is available" is determined by the promotion lottery, the point-giving lottery mode is set unless the display combination becomes a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell. "1" is not added (it does not actually promote). In this way, the promotion lottery table in the high mode has a higher probability of being determined to be "promoted" than the promotion lottery table in the low mode.

Next, the point-giving lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a point-giving lottery table for the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The point-giving lottery table is a table used when performing a point-giving lottery in the final game of the BB mini-game. In the point-giving lottery table, lottery values corresponding to winning or non-winning are defined for each point-giving lottery mode. As shown in FIG. 38, the lottery value is defined in the point-giving lottery table so that the higher the point-giving lottery mode, the higher the probability of winning. In particular, the lottery value is defined so that when the point-giving lottery mode is mode 7, the lottery value is always won.

Next, the number of navigation points lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 44. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of navigation points for a mini game of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of navigation points when the bonus of the gaming machine 1 is established in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of navigation points for the second ceiling of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of navigation points for the third ceiling of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of fixed-role navigation points of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for the number of additional navigation points of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

Navi points number The lottery table has navigation points "0", "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", Lottery values corresponding to each of "10", "15", "20", "25", "30", "50", "75", "100", "200", and "300" are defined. There is. The number of navigation points The navigation points determined based on the lottery table are added to the value of the navigation point storage area on the SDRAM 73.

The mini-game navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 39 is a table used at the time of the mini-game navigation point lottery performed when winning by the point-giving lottery performed based on the point-giving lottery table.

The bonus-established navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 40 is a table used when the bonus-established navigation point lottery is performed when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established. The number of navigation points when a bonus is established The lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to each navigation point for each type of bonus that has been established.

The second ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 41 is for the ceiling 2 navigation point lottery performed when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established and the ceiling 2 flag is on. The table used. Number of navigation points for the second ceiling The expected value of the navigation points determined by the lottery table is "(28268/32768) x 10 + (500/32768) x (15 + 20 + 25 + 30 + 50 + 75 + 100 + 200 + 300) ≠ 21.06".

The third ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 42 is for the ceiling 3 navigation point lottery performed when the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) is established and the ceiling 3 flag is on. The table used. The expected value of the navigation points determined by the number of navigation points for the third ceiling is "(16384/32768) x 30+ (13440/32768) x 50+ (2048/32768) x 75+ (512/32768) x 100+ ( 256/32768) x 200+ (128/32768) x 300 ≠ 44.49 ". That is, the expected value of the navigation points determined by the third ceiling navigation point number lottery table is higher than the expected value of the navigation points determined by the second ceiling navigation point number lottery table.

The fixed combination navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 is a table used at the time of the fixed combination navigation point lottery performed when the fixed combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

The additional navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 44 is a table used for the additional navigation point lottery performed when the ceiling flag is off in the general gaming state (sub). Number of additional navigation points The lottery table defines the lottery value corresponding to each navigation point for each internal winning combination, but if the internal winning combination is a role or role group other than peach cherry or red cherry, it is "1" or more. The lottery value is specified so that the navigation point of is not determined. That is, in the additional navigation point lottery, "1" or more navigation points are determined only when the internal winning combination is a peach cherry or a red cherry.

Next, the navigation point display lottery table of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 52. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for break time) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB1 in general) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for BB2 in general) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a navigation point display lottery table (for general middle RB) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the navigation point display lottery table, the display effect and the lottery value corresponding to the display point are defined according to the navigation point in the navigation point storage area. The display points determined based on the navigation point display lottery table are stored in the display point storage area and reflected in the navigation point display area 420. Further, the display effect is an effect performed when the result of the display point lottery is reflected in the navigation point display area 420. There are "cut-in", "double cut-in", and "dolphin" in the display effect. When "cut-in" is selected as the display effect, the mermaid passes over the navigation point display area 420, and when "double cut-in" is selected as the display effect, the mermaid and the dolphin Is performed to pass over the navigation point display area 420. "Dolphin" is defined in the navigation point display lottery table (for break time) and the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock), and when "dolphin" is selected, the dolphin is on the navigation point display area 420. The production that passes through is performed.

The navigation point display lottery table (for break time) shown in FIG. 45 is used for the display point lottery performed when the display point is switched from "1" to "0" by the notification of the RT1 operator information or the single color bell information. It is a table used for. The navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) shown in FIG. 46 is a display point performed when the display point is "0" (except when the display point is switched from "1" to "0"). It is a table used for lottery.

The navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) shown in FIG. 47, the navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) shown in FIG. 48, and the navigation point display lottery table (for RB) shown in FIG. 49 are in the RT1 operating state (sub). It is a table used when each bonus is established. The navigation point display lottery table shown in FIG. 50 (for general medium BB1), the navigation point display lottery table shown in FIG. 51 (for general medium BB2), and the navigation point display lottery table shown in FIG. 52 (for general medium RB) are general. This table is used when the bonus determined as the internal winning combination is established in the game state (sub).

When the "existing value" is determined as the display point based on the navigation point display lottery table, the points displayed in the navigation point display area 420 at that time are displayed as they are. When "existing value + 5" is determined as the display point, the points obtained by adding 5 points to the navigation points displayed in the navigation point display area 420 at that time are displayed. When "0", "5", "10", "15", "20", "25", "30", "50", "75", "100" are determined as display points, Each point is displayed in the navigation point display area 420.

According to the navigation point display lottery table (for break time) and the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) in the present embodiment, cut-in or double cut-in may be selected as the display effect. Point display lottery table (for BB1), Navi point display lottery table (for BB2), Navi point display lottery table (for RB), Navi point display lottery table (for general middle BB1), Navi point display lottery table (for general middle BB2) According to the navigation point display lottery table (for general medium RB), cut-in or double cut-in is not selected as the display effect.

Next, the request data table will be described with reference to FIG. 53. Note that FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of a request data table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The request data table is a collection of a plurality of request data in a table format.

According to the request data whose phrase numbers are "100" and "110", sound data is output from the channels of channel numbers "01" and "02" at a volume value of "256", respectively. According to the request data having the phrase number "120", the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number "01" is controlled to "128". According to the request data whose phrase number is "140", the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number "01" is controlled to "0". According to the request data whose phrase number is "130", the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number "01" is controlled to "128" over 100 milliseconds. According to the request data whose phrase number is "150", the volume value of the sound data output from the channel with the channel number "01" is controlled to "0" over 100 milliseconds. According to the request data in which the phrase number is "160", the sound output from the channel with the channel number "01" is muted and controlled.

Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 54 to 65.

First, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 54. Note that FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed. It is configured as follows.

First, the main CPU 31 initializes when the power is turned on (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a process of restoring the register data and the execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power supply is shielded. Further, when the setting change operation is performed from the setting change switch 200S, the main CPU 31 transmits a setting change command to the sub control circuit 70. The setting change command includes information indicating the setting value.

Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases the data of the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the current game to the writable area in the RAM 33, and goes to the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process of setting the RB game state when the game state is not the RB game state in the case of the BB1 operation state or the BB2 operation state.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S4). In the medal reception / start check process, the input number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input check of the start switch 6S is performed.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is turned on, it extracts a random number value for determining the internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value from the range of "0" to "65535" by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random number value in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a game state monitoring process (step S6). In this game state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 identifies the game state in the current game based on the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RT1 operating flag, and the RT2 operating flag. The state information is edited and set in the RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 and 7), and internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 8) for internal winning. Determine the role.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the RT2 operation time process described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S8).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S9). The start command includes information such as game status information and internal winning combination information.

Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the rotation start of all reels is requested, the rotation start processing and the acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are performed.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S11). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the stop signals output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

Next, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the combination of the displayed symbols and determines the number of medals to be paid out (step S12). .. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination based on the code number of the symbol displayed on the effective line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9). Further, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area and updates the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S13). The display command includes information such as display combination information that identifies the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (step S14). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the number of payouts in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit display unit 19 displays the value of the credit counter. Further, in the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the number of payouts to pay out medals.

Next, when the bonus end number counter is "1" or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S14 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S15).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a ceiling game number counting process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S16).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, and the BB2 operating flag is on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S18), and steps. The process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag nor the BB operating flag is on, the process proceeds to step S19.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the RB operating flag nor the BB operating flag is on in the process of step S17, or when the process of step S18 is completed, it will be described later with reference to FIG. The bonus operation check process is performed (step S19). When this process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S2.

As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the processes from step S2 to step S19 as the processes in one game (one game), and when the process of step S19 is completed, the process of step S2 is executed so as to execute the process in the next game. Move to.

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

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag nor the BB2 operating flag is on, the bonus operation monitoring process ends. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs the RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 10) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "8" in the playable number counter, sets "8" in the winning possible number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operation table. ..
When the main CPU 31 finishes this process, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

That is, the main CPU 31 is always in the RB gaming state when it is in the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, in the previous game, the main CPU 31 continues to operate the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state even when either the playable number counter or the winning possible number counter becomes "0" and the RB game state ends. If it is, the RB game state is set again. When the bonus operation monitoring process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S4 in FIG. 54.

Next, the medal reception / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. 56. Note that FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the medal reception / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic closing counter is "0" (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic closing counter is not "0", it shifts to the process of step S43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is "0", it then permits the passage of medals (step S42) and proceeds to the process of step S45. The automatic input counter is data for identifying whether or not the replay was established in the previous game.

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S41 that the value of the automatic closing counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 copies the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter (step S43) and clears the automatic closing counter (step S43). S44). The number of inserted counters is data for counting the number of inserted sheets.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S42 or step S44, the main CPU 31 then determines "3" as the maximum value of the input number counter (step S45).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S46). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, it shifts to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the input number counter to "2" (step S47), and proceeds to the process of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of medals to be inserted to 2 in the RB game state, and sets the maximum number of medals to be inserted to 3 in the RB game state.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on in the process of step S46, when the process of step S47 is completed, the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value in the process of step S55 described later. When it is determined, or when it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on in the process of step S56 described later, it is then determined whether or not the medal has passed (step S48). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to the process of step S54.
On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has passed, it then determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S49).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value in the process of step S49, "1" is added to the value of the credit counter (step S53), and the process proceeds to the process of step S54. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value, it then adds "1" to the value of the input number counter (step S50). Next, the main CPU 31 sets "5" in the effective line counter (step S51), transmits a BET command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S52), and proceeds to the process of step S54. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48, the main CPU 31 checks the BET switches 11S to 13S after performing the process of step S52 or the process of step S53 (step S54). .. Specifically, when the 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S are on, the main CPU 31 specifies the type of the 1-BET switch 11S, the 2-BET switch 12S, and the maximum BET switch 13S. Based on the maximum value, the value to be added to the input number counter is calculated and the input number counter is updated. When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48 and any of the BET switches 11S to 13S is turned on, the main CPU 31 sets the effective line counter to "5". In addition, the value of the input number counter is updated based on the type of the BET switches 11S to 13S that are turned on, and a BET command including information indicating the value of the input number counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S55). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the process proceeds to the process of step S48. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processes of steps S48 to S55 until two medals are bet in the RB game state, and until three medals are bet in the RB game state. .. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value, it then determines whether or not the start switch 6S is ON (step S56).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S56 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on, it then prohibits the passage of medals (step S57) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, it shifts to the process of step S5 in FIG. 54.

Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. 57 and 58 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery times based on the game state (step S61). Specifically, when the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines the RB2 game state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table and determines “2” as the number of lottery. When the RB operating flag is off, the general game state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and "35" is determined as the number of lottery.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process, which will be described later, using FIG. 59 (step S62).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (step S63). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, or the RB carry-over state. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000000", the main CPU 31 changes the number of lottery times to "32" (step S64), and shifts to the process of step S65.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" in the process of step S63, or after the process of step S64 is completed, the main CPU 31 then sets the same value as the number of lottery as the winning number ( Step S65).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S66). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 in the process of step S5 as random number data in the random number data storage area of the RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires the lottery value based on the winning number (step S67).

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as the random number data (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S67 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area according to the subtraction result.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process in step S68, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S69). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the digit has been performed, it determines the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S74), and proceeds to the process of step S75. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the digit has not been performed, it then subtracts "1" from the winning number (step S70) and subtracts "1" from the lottery number (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lottery is "0" (step S72).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is "0" in the process of step S72, the main CPU 31 determines the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to "0" (step S73), respectively, and in step S75. Move to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is not "0", it shifts to the process of step S67. After that, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S67 to step S72 (hereinafter, referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lottery becomes “0” or the digit is digitized.

Next, after the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S73 or the process of step S74, the data pointers for small wins / replays are then "1", "2", "3", "7", It is determined whether it is either "8" or "11" (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is not any of "1", "2", "3", "7", "8", and "11", the step S77 is performed. Move to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is any one of "1", "2", "3", "7", "8", and "11", the internal winning combination 1 The address of the storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S80.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is neither "1", "2", "3", "7", "8", or "11" in the process of step S75. Occasionally, it is then determined whether the small win / replay data pointer is any of "4", "5", "6", "9", and "10" (step S77). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is not any of "4", "5", "6", "9", and "10", the internal winning combination 1 storage area, The addresses of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are determined as the storage destination addresses (step S79), and the process proceeds to step S80. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small winning combination / replay data pointer is any of "4", "5", "6", "9", and "10", the internal winning combination 1 storage area and The address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is determined as the storage destination address (step S78), and the process proceeds to step S80.

Next, after the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S76, the process of step S78, or the process of step S79, the main CPU 31 then refers to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay, and is a data pointer for small winning combination / replay. Acquire the hit request flag based on (step S80).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the internal winning combination storage area indicated by the storage destination address (step S81).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (step S82). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000000", it stores the logical sum of the carry-over combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86). , End the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "0000000000", the main CPU 31 determines the address of the carry-over combination storage area as the storage destination address (step S83), and also refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table. , Acquire the hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carry-over combination storage area indicated by the storage destination address (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carry-over combination storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S86), and ends the internal lottery process. When the main CPU 31 finishes this process, the internal lottery process ends.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery process, it shifts to the process of step S8 of FIG. 54.

In addition, the main CPU 31 performs the lottery of the internal winning combination by executing the above-mentioned repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value to obtain a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is performed. The internal winning combination is determined based on each of the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

Next, the internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG. 59. Note that FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S94. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then changes to the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state (step S92) and changes the number of lottery to "7". (Step S93), the internal lottery table change process is completed.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on in the process of step S91, it then determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S94). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state (step S95), and ends the internal lottery table change process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” of the internal lottery table for the general game state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 57) to the internal lottery for the RT1 operating state. Change to the lottery value and data pointer specified in the table (Fig. 6 (2)). On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S96).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S96 that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state (step S97), and ends the internal lottery table change process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning number “12” of the internal lottery table for the general game state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 57) to the internal lottery for the RT2 operating state. Change to the lottery value and data pointer specified in the table (Fig. 6 (3)). When this process is completed, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery table change process, the process proceeds to the process of step S63 in FIG. 57.

Next, the processing at the time of RT2 operation will be described with reference to FIG. 60. Note that FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of RT2 operating processing performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or RB (step S101). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2 or RB, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operation time process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2 or RB, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON (step S102).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S102 that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the RT2 operating process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on, it sets the RT2 operating flag to on (step S103) and ends the RT2 operating processing.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the RT2 operating process, it shifts to the process of step S9 in FIG. 54.

Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 61. Note that FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on the stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch has not been pressed, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S111 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S111 until the effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch has been pressed in the process of step S111, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S112).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks (step S113).

Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the number of symbol checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a constituent symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination among the symbols within the range of the number of symbol checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter. do. At this time, if there are a plurality of constituent symbols related to the internal winning combination, the symbol having a high priority is searched. The priority order is defined as follows. First, the first priority is the replay, and then the second priority is the bonus role. The third and subsequent medals are the roles related to the payout of medals, and among them, the priority is higher in descending order of the number of medals paid out. When there are a plurality of symbols having the highest priority, any of them may be selected, but the priority at the time of selection may be specified in advance and selected according to the priority.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S115). Here, the number of sliding frames is the number of frames from the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 7S to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reel.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 controls to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 7S, and at this time, "0". -Determine the number of sliding frames of any value of "4". For this purpose, the main CPU 31 sets "5" as the number of symbol checks in the process of step S113, and searches for the position of the symbol having the highest priority within this range.

In this way, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames so that, for example, when a pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is "0". If the determined number of sliding frames is "4", control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel so that the symbol related to the symbol position "4" is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. The symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the symbol at the position of the center line 8c when the pressing operation on the stop button 7 is performed is referred to as a "stop start position", and the stop start position is also referred to. The stop control for stopping the symbol within the range of the number of sliding frames at the center line 8c is called "pull-in". Further, a symbol position in which the number of sliding frames is pulled in from the stop start position and the symbol is stopped is called a "stop control position".

Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to the stop control position wait (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 continues until the reel control process (step S177) of the interrupt process (see FIG. 65) described later is performed based on the stop control position determined by the number of sliding frames determined as described above. Stops the reel stop control process. When the main CPU 31 stops the corresponding reel by the reel control process (step S177) of the interrupt process, the reel stop control process is restarted.

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S117). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid (step S118). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the process proceeds to the process of step S111. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processes of steps S111 to S118 until it is determined that all the reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no stop button 7 for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S12 of FIG. 54.

The main CPU 31 in the present embodiment displays the red cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is “1”). When the stop operation is detected at a timing that cannot be caused, the so-called chance eyes are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Similarly, the main CPU 31 may display the peach cherry symbol in the left symbol display area 4L when only the peach cherry is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”). When the stop operation is detected at a timing that cannot be performed, the chance eyes are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The chance eye is a combination of symbols suggesting the possibility of being in the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, or the RB carry-over state. The player can have a sense of expectation from the chances displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

Next, the ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG. 62. Note that FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game number counting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON (step S121). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is on, it then subtracts "1" from the value of the RT1 game number counter (step S122), and the value of the RT1 game number counter becomes "0". It is determined whether or not the result has occurred (step S123).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT1 game number counter is not "0" in the process of step S123, the main CPU 31 ends the ceiling game number counting process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT1 game number counter has reached "0", the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to off (step S124). That is, the main CPU 31 shifts from the RT1 operating state to the general gaming state. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a general game state transition command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S125), and ends the ceiling game number counting process.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the ceiling game number counting process, it shifts to the process of step S17 of FIG. 54.

Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 63. Note that FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning is established (step S131). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning has not been established, the process proceeds to the process of step S138. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning has been established, it then determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S132).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S132 that neither the BB1 operating flag nor the BB2 operating flag is on, the process proceeds to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S133). ).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in the process of step S133, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 then performs BB end time processing (step S134). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag that is turned on, and turns off the RB operating flag that is turned on. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S135), and ends the bonus end check process.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag nor the BB2 operating flag is on in the process of step S132, or in the process of step S133, the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0". Then, "1" is subtracted from the value of the winning count counter (step S136).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter that is subtracted in the process of step S136 is “0” (step S137). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning count counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning count counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S138.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning is not established in the process of step S101, or when it determines that the value of the winning count counter is not "0" in the process of step S137, then the game Subtract "1" from the value of the possible number of times counter (step S138).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the playable count counter subtracted in the process of step S138 is “0” (step S139). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the playable number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S140. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the playable number counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning counter is "0" in the process of step S137, or when it determines that the value of the game counter is "0" in the process of step S139, Next, the RB end processing is performed (step S140). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag that is on. The main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when the RB end process is performed.

When the bonus end check process is completed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S19 in FIG. 54.

Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 64. Note that FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, it shifts to the process of step S153. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 performs BB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S152). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "450" in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB1, and sets "345" in the bonus end number counter when the display combination is BB2. .. Further, the main CPU 31 turns on the BB operating flag corresponding to the display combination, and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S155.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S151 that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is RB (step S153). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S157. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation time processing (step S154). Specifically, when the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 sets "8" in the playable number counter and sets "8" in the winning possible number counter. Further, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB operating flag and turns it off when the RT2 operating flag is on.

Next, when the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S152 or step S154, the main CPU 31 then clears the carry-over combination storage area (step S155) and transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S156). End the bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S153 that the display combination is not RB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is a replay (step S157). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S159. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a replay, the main CPU 31 copies the input number counter to the automatic input counter (step S158), and ends the bonus operation check process.

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S157 that the display combination is not a replay, it then determines whether or not the display combination is a special combination (step S159). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a special combination (red), a special combination (blue), or a special combination (black). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S161. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a special combination, the main CPU 31 then refers to the end-eye determination table (see FIG. 13) to determine whether or not the end-eye has been displayed (step S160).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the end mark is not displayed in the process of step S160, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end mark has been displayed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S161.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a special combination in the process of step S159, or determines that the end mark is displayed in the process of step S160, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state. (Step S161). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the operating flags is turned on. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the general gaming state, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the general gaming state, it sets the RT1 operating flag to ON (step S162) and sets the RT1 game number counter to "1200" (step S163). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a command at the time of RT1 operation to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S164). As a result, as described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like is used to produce an effect indicating that the RT1 is in the operating state.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag on (step S165) and sets “4475” in the lock counter (step S166) to end the bonus operation check process. The value of the lock counter is decremented by 1 in the interrupt process (executed every 1.1173 milliseconds) controlled by the main CPU, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65, thereby ending the game in the game. For about 5 seconds after that, the insertion of medals and the operations on the BET buttons 11, 12, and 13 become invalid, and the next game cannot be started.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus operation check process, it shifts to the process of step S2 of FIG. 54.

Next, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG. 65. Note that FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined cycle (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S171). This is because when the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the time of interruption. Is.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S172). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks the signals from each switch.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock flag is on (step S173). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock flag is on, it then subtracts "1" from the lock counter value (step S174) and determines whether or not the lock counter value has become "0". (Step S175).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the lock counter has become "0" in the process of step S175, the main CPU 31 sets the lock flag to off (step S176) and proceeds to the process of step S177. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the lock counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S172.

The main CPU 31 performs a reel control process when it determines that the lock flag is not on in the process of step S173, or after performing the process of step S176 (step S177). Specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when there is a request to start the rotation of the reels, and controls to rotate the reels at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes a constant speed. Further, in the main CPU 31, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 61), the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel indicates the stop control position. Control is performed to stop the reel when the value becomes the same as the value. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is "4", the main CPU 31 controls to stop the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes "4".

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive control process (step S178). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 via the lamp drive circuit 45. As a result, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off. Further, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 via the display unit drive circuit 48. As a result, various information (number of credits, etc.) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register by referring to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S171 (step S179). When this process is completed, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is terminated, and the program interrupted due to the occurrence of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is continuously executed.

Next, the operation of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 66 to 89. Since the sub control circuit 70 manages various state information separately from the main control circuit 60, in order to distinguish between the various state information in the main control circuit 60 and the various state information in the sub control circuit 70, "(Sub)" is used for various state information in the sub control circuit 70.
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First, the main board communication process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 66. Note that FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S201).

Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts the type information from the received command (step S202).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S203). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S201. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command. Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored as a message in the message queue by the process of step S204, and the effect registration described later is performed. Game information is passed to the process (see FIG. 67).

Next, the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 67. Note that FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 retrieves a message from the message queue (step S211). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S212). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S215. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S213), and then performs the effect content determination process described later using FIG. 68 (step S214). ).

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data when it is determined that there is no message in the message queue in the process of step S212, or after the effect content determination process of step S214 is performed (step S215). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the image. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. Based on the received image display command, the rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the display position and size of the image data. Is stored in one of the frame buffer areas provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process in which the display image data area and the written image data area of the frame buffer area are exchanged at predetermined intervals (1/30 seconds). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the written image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the written image data area, and displays an image to be displayed next. Write data.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a sound effect request process described later with reference to FIG. 88 (step S216). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the determined effect data and the designated phrase number described later.

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the LED data (step S217). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the LED data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and lights the LED 101 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S211.

Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described.
Note that FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S221). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S223. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process described later using FIG. 69 (step S222), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received in the process of step S221, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (step S223). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a stop command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S224), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S223, it then determines whether or not the display command has been received (step S225). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S227. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S226), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received in the process of step S225, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the bonus start command has been received (step S227). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data according to the bonus type (step S228), and holds the operation state in the sub control circuit 70 according to the bonus type. The information (sub) is changed to the BB operating state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub) (step S229), and the effect content determination process is completed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 71 receives the bonus start command based on the establishment of BB1 or BB2 in the process of step S229, the sub CPU 71 has the BB1 operating flag (sub) or BB2 in the operating flag storage area (sub). When the operating flag (sub) is set to on and a bonus start command based on the establishment of RB is received, the RB operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) is set to on. If the RT2 operating flag (sub) is on, it is turned off.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S227, it then determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (step S230). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S235. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the end of the bonus (step S231), then sets the high mode flag to off (step S232), and when the bonus is established. The determined display point is set (step S233). Specifically, in the process of step S233, the sub CPU 71 stores the display point determined in the process of step S512 of the bonus establishment process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, in the display point storage area. Next, the sub CPU 71 changes the operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general gaming state (sub) (step S234), and ends the effect content determination process. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns off the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), or the RB operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) in the process of step S234. ..

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received in the process of step S230, it then determines whether or not the RT1 operation time command has been received (step S235). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S238. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the end of the general game state (step S236), and also sets the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70. The RT1 operating state (sub) is changed (step S237), and the effect content determination process is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT1 operating flag (sub) of the operating flag storage area (sub) in the process of step S237.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operation time command has not been received in the process of step S235, it then determines whether or not the constant speed rotation command has been received (step S238). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S240. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has been received, it sets "0" in the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter (step S239), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has not been received in the process of step S238, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the BET command has been received (step S240). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S242. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a BET command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S241), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BET command has not been received in the process of step S240, it then determines whether or not the general game state transition command has been received (step S242). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the general game state transition command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 then sets the effect data corresponding to the received command (step S244), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the general game state transition command has been received, the sub CPU 71 changes the operation state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general game state (sub) (step S243), and determines the effect content. End the process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67).

Next, the effect lottery process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 69. Note that FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect lottery process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S251). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is operating the BB1 operating flag (sub), the BB2 operating flag (sub), the RB operating flag (sub), the RT1 operating flag (sub), and the RT2 operating flag (sub). Determine if the flag is off. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general game state (sub), it performs a general game state effect table selection process (step S259), which will be described later, using FIG. 70, and proceeds to the process of step S260. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub) (step S252). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag (sub) or the BB2 operating flag (sub) is on.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operating state (sub) is in the process of step S252, the sub CPU 71 performs a BB operating state effect table selection process described later using FIG. 74 (step S258), and shifts to the process of step S260. do. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), it is then determined whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (sub) (step S253). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RB operating flag (sub) is on.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the RB game state (sub) is in the process of step S253, the sub CPU 71 selects the RB game state effect table (step S257) and shifts to the process of step S260. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RB gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is in the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S254). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT2 operating state (sub), it performs the RT1 operating state effect table selection process (step S256) described later with reference to FIG. 75, and proceeds to the process of step S260. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT2 operating state (sub) is in effect, the sub CPU 71 performs an RT2 operating state effect table selection process (step S255), which will be described later, with reference to FIG. 76, and proceeds to the process of step S260.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs the processing of step S255, step S256, step S257, step S258 or step S259, and then performs the ceiling game number counter update processing described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S260).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a high-mode game number subtraction process, which will be described later, using FIG. 78 (step S261).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs the RT1 mini-game execution determination process described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S262).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a process during the BB operating state, which will be described later, using FIG. 80 (step S263).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the effect content has already been determined (step S264). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect content has already been determined, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data based on the effect content (step S266), and ends the effect lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect content has not been determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the effect table selected in the processes of step S255, step S256, step S257, step S258, or step S259 (step). S265), after the effect data is set based on the effect content (step S266), the effect lottery process is terminated.

When the effect lottery process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the effect table selection process for the general game state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a general game state effect table selection process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is one of the color single bell combination group (red monobell combination group, blue monobell combination group, or black monobell combination group) (step S271). .. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color single bell combination groups, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S278. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color single bell combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S272). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not any of the ceiling flags of the ceiling 1 flag, the ceiling 2 flag, and the ceiling 3 flag is on.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the number of navigation points stored in the navigation point storage area is "1" or more (step S273). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts "1" from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S274).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is "1" or more (step S275). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S277. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts "1" from the value of the display point storage area (step S276).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S272, and determines that the navigation point is not "1" or more in the process of step S273, the display point is "1" in the process of step S275. When it is determined that the above is not the case, or after the processing of step S276 is performed, the production content is then determined according to the single red bell role group, the single blue bell role group, or the single black bell role group determined as the internal winning combination. (Step S277), and the process proceeds to step S285. Specifically, in the process of step S277, the sub CPU 71 has only the red bell navigation area 411 in order to notify the monochromatic bell information, for example, when the monored red bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. Determine the content of the production to increase the brightness. As a result, the player can recognize that the mono-red bell combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, and with reference to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position "03") is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. The red bell 1, the red bell 2, or the red bell 3 can be established by performing the stop operation so as to display the stop display. The same applies when the mono-blue bell combination group or the mono-black bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S271 that the internal winning combination is neither of the color single bell combination groups, then the internal winning combination is the color bell special combination group (red bell special combination group, blue bell special combination group). It is determined whether or not it is either a combination group or a black bell special combination group (step S278). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 performs the general game state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S286). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S279).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S279, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S282. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the number of navigation points stored in the navigation point storage area is "1" or more (step S280). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 performs the general game state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S286). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts "1" from the value of the navigation point storage area (step S281).

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S279, or after performing the process of step S281, whether or not the display point of the display point storage area is "1" or more. (Step S282) At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "1" or more, the process proceeds to the process of step S284. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 then subtracts "1" from the value of the display point storage area (step S283).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "1" or more in the process of step S282, or after performing the process of step S283, the red bell special combination group, blue, which is subsequently determined as the internal winning combination. The effect content is determined according to the bell special role group or the black bell special role group (step S284), and the effect table determination process 1 for the general game state, which will be described later, is performed using FIG. 71 (step S285). Specifically, in the process of step S284, the sub CPU 71 sets the red bell navigation area 411 and the special combination in order to notify the RT1 operation information, for example, when the red bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination. The content of the effect of increasing the brightness of the (blue) navigation area 415 and the special role (black) navigation area 416 is determined. As a result, the player can recognize that the red bell special combination group has been determined as the internal winning combination, and with reference to this, the red 7 symbol (symbol position "03") is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. By performing the stop operation so as to display the stop, the red bell 1, the red bell 2 or the red bell 3 can be established, and the establishment of the special combination (blue) or the special combination (black) can be avoided. .. The same applies when the blue bell special role group or the black bell special role group is determined as the internal winning combination.

After finishing the process of step S285 or the process of step S286, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S287). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 71 ends the general game state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 determines the number of additional navigation points based on the internal winning combination and the number of additional navigation points lottery table (step S288), and adds the number to the navigation point storage area. (Step S289). Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a game state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S290), and ends the general game state effect table selection process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect table selection process for the general game state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the effect table determination process 1 for the general game state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the general game state effect table determination process 1 by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the general game state effect table selection table shown in FIG. 24, and refers to the general game state effect table (normal / basic), the general game state effect table (10 or more), and the general game state effect table. Either the effect table (20 or less) or the effect table for general gaming state (9 or less or 30 or more) is selected by lottery (step S301). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is based on the information indicating the type of the previous general game state effect table and the general game state effect table selection table stored in the process of step S302 in the previous game. , Select the general game state production table used in this game.

Next, the sub CPU 71 stores information indicating the type of the general game state effect table selected in the process of step S301 (step S302).

When the sub CPU 71 ends the general game state effect table determination process 1, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S287 of the general game state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70).

Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the effect table determination process 2 for the general game state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the general game state effect table determination process 2 by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB carry-over state (sub) or the RB carry-over state (sub) (step S311). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB carry-over state (sub) or the RB carry-over state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S317. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB carry-over state (sub) or the RB carry-over state (sub), it is then determined whether it is a bonus winning game, that is, any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in this game. It is determined whether or not the game has been performed (step S312).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S312 that the game is not a bonus winning game, the sub CPU 71 selects the general game state effect table (between the flags) (step S316), and ends the general game state effect table determination process 2. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is a bonus winning game, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the immediate EX flag is on (step S313). Here, the immediate EX flag is a flag that is turned on when the immediate EX is determined as the effect state by the lottery performed based on the effect state transition lottery table in the effect state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 73. be.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the immediate EX flag is not on in the process of step S313, the sub CPU 71 determines that the immediate EX flag is not on, and according to the winning bonus, the general game state effect table (BB1 win) and the general game state effect table (BB2 win), respectively. Time), the general game state effect table (at the time of winning the RB) is selected (step S314), and the general game state effect table determination process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the immediate EX flag is on, the general game state effect table (EX-BB1), the general game state effect table (EX-BB2), respectively, according to the winning bonus. The general game state effect table (EX-RB) is selected (step S315), and the general game state effect table determination process 2 is terminated.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S311 that it is not in the BB carry-over state (sub) or the RB carry-over state (sub), it then determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is "0". Determine (step S317). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "0", the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S319. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is "0", the general game state effect table (end preparation) and the general game state effect table (end revival) are based on the navigation points in the navigation point storage area. Alternatively, the general game state effect table (end) is selected (step S318), and the general game state effect table determination process 2 is terminated. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 selects the general game state effect table (preparation for end) when the navigation points are "1" to "9" in the process of step S318, and the navigation points are "10" or more. In this case, the general game state effect table (end and revival) is selected, and when the navigation point is "0", the general game state effect table (end) is selected.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "0" in the process of step S317, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S319). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S321. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on, it selects the general game state effect table (ceiling) (step S320) and ends the general game state effect table determination process 2.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on in the process of step S319, it then determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is "1" or more (step S321). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 selects the general game state effect table (normal / basic) based on the navigation point and the display point (step). S323), the effect table determination process 2 for the general game state is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is "1" or more, the general game state effect table (same system A), the general game state effect table (same system B), and the general game State production table (same system C), general game state production table (main sign), general game state production table (EX confirmation sign), general game state production table (immediate EX), general game state production table (Immediate addition), one of the general game state effect table (frequency UP) is selected (step S322), and the general game state effect table determination process 2 is completed. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 is a table flag (same system A table flag, same system B table flag, same system C table flag) that is turned on in the process of step S335 in the effect state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 73. , This precursor table flag, EX confirmed precursor table flag, immediate EX table flag, immediate addition table flag, frequency UP table flag), the effect table for the general game state is selected.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the general game state effect table determination process 2, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S287 of the general game state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70).

Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the effect state transition process by the sub CPU 71 will be described.
Note that FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect state transition process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 19, and shifts based on the number of additional points determined in the process of step S288 of the effect table selection process for the general game state (see FIG. 70). The previous production state is determined (step S331).

Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the precursor flag corresponding to the effect state of the migration destination determined in step S331 on (step S332). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on any of the normal flag, the precursor A flag, the precursor B flag, the gassing precursor flag, the EX precursor flag, the immediate EX flag, the immediate flag, the end flag, the end preparation flag, and the resurrection flag. set.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the number of games and the effect table based on the effect table selection table corresponding to the effect state of the transition destination determined in step S331 (step S333). For example, when the effect state of the transition destination determined in step S331 is precursor A, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect table for general game state and the general game based on the effect table selection table for precursor A shown in FIG. The number of games for which the content of the effect is determined is determined using the effect table for the state.

Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the number of games determined in step S333 to the value of the precursor game number counter (step S334).

Next, the sub CPU 71 turns on the table flag corresponding to the general gaming state effect table determined in step S333 (step S335). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 has the same system A table flag, the same system B table flag, the same system C table flag, this precursor table flag, the EX confirmed precursor table flag, the immediate EX table flag, the immediate addition table flag, and the frequency UP. Turn on any of the table flags. When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect state transition process.

When the effect state transition process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69) via the effect table selection process for the general game state (see FIG. 70).

Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the effect table selection process for the BB operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect table selection process for the BB operation state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the BB mini-game game counter is "1" or more (step S341). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 selects the BB operating state effect table (others) (step S342), and the BB operating state effect table. End the selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game counter is "1" or more, it then determines whether or not the high mode flag is ON (step S343).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the high mode flag is on in the process of step S343, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode promotion lottery table shown in FIG. 37 (2) (step S344), while the high mode flag is on. When it is determined that there is no such table, the promotion lottery table in the low mode shown in FIG. 37 (1) is set (step S345), and the process proceeds to step S346.

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a promotion lottery based on the promotion lottery table set in the process of step S344 or step S345 and the internal winning combination (step S346). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the promotion lottery is a winning lottery (step S347). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not a win, it selects the BB operating state effect table (for non-promotion) (step S351), and ends the BB operating state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the winning is won, the sub CPU 71 then selects the BB operating state effect table (for promotion) (step S348), and then the internal winning combination is any of the color bell special combination groups. It is determined whether or not it is (step S349).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S349 that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB operation state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, it adds "1" to the point-giving lottery mode (step S350), and ends the effect table selection process for the BB operating state. Let me.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect table selection process for the BB operating state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the effect table selection process for the RT1 operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect table selection process for the RT1 operating state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) (step S361). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include the bonus, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect table selection table for the RT1 operating state shown in FIG. 28, and based on the previous internal winning combination, FIG. Either the RT1 operating state effect table (normal) shown in FIG. 26 or the RT1 operating state effect table (fake) shown in FIG. 26 is selected by lottery (step S367). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 operating state effect table selection process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination includes a bonus, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the other winning combination is also determined as the internal winning combination (step S362).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the other winning combination is not determined as the internal winning combination in the process of step S362, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S364, and determines that the other winning combination is also determined as the internal winning combination. When this is done, the bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) bits are masked (step S363), and the process proceeds to step S364. Specifically, in the process of step S363, the sub CPU 71 is set with "1" in an area indicating information about the internal winning combination on the SDRAM 73 (an area similar to the internal winning combination storage area of the main control circuit 60). "0" is set in the bit corresponding to BB1, BB2 or RB determined as the internal winning combination.

Next, the sub CPU 71 changes the operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S364). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT2 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) and turns off the RT1 operating flag (sub).

Next, the sub CPU 71 selects the RT1 operating state effect table (winning game) shown in FIG. 27 (step S365), sets "1" in the bonus effect counter (step S366), and uses the RT1 operating state. End the effect table selection process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect table selection process for the RT1 operating state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the effect table selection process for the RT2 operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect table selection process for the RT2 operating state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss (step S371). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a loss, the process proceeds to the process of step S373, while when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the internal lottery is not a loss, a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) ) Is masked (step S372), and the process proceeds to step S373. Here, the sub CPU 71 masks the bonus bit because any of the bonuses is in the internal winning state in the RT2 operating state (sub).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the bonus effect counter is “1” (step S373). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT2 operating state (sub) is activated and the game is the first game. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the bonus effect counter is "1", the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect table selection table for the 1Gth operation state of RT2 shown in FIG. 32, and is based on the previous internal winning combination. , The RT2 operating state effect table (1GA) shown in FIG. 29 or the RT2 operating state effect table (1GB) shown in FIG. 30 is selected by lottery (step S374). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the bonus effect counter is not "1", the sub CPU 71 selects the RT2 operation state effect table (2G or later) shown in FIG. 31 (step S375).

After finishing the process of step S374 or step S375, the sub CPU 71 adds "1" to the bonus effect counter (step S376), and ends the RT2 operation state effect table selection process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect table selection process for the RT2 operating state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S260 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the ceiling game number counter update process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the ceiling game counter update process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S381). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not any of the ceiling flags of the ceiling 1 flag, the ceiling 2 flag, and the ceiling 3 flag is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S383. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, it then determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S382). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S382 that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S383, while when it determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S384. Transition.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S381, or determines that the RT1 operating state (sub) is in the process of step S382, the sub CPU 71 then sets the value of the ceiling game number counter to ". 1 ”is added (step S383).

Whether or not the value of the ceiling game counter is "1800" or more when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operating state (sub) is not in the process of step S382, or after the process of step S383 is completed. (Step S384). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not "1800" or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S386. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game counter is "1800" or more, the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 3 flag to ON (step S385), and proceeds to the process of step S390. The sub CPU 71 is turned off when the ceiling flag 2 is turned on in the process of step S385.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S384 that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not "1800" or more, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the ceiling game number counter is "1500 to 1799". Step S386). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not "1500 to 1799", the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S388. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game counter is "1500 to 1799", the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 2 flag to ON (step S387), and proceeds to the process of step S390. The sub CPU 71 is turned off when the ceiling flag 1 is turned on in the process of step S387.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not "1500 to 1799" in the process of step S386, then determines whether or not the value of the ceiling game number counter is "1200 to 1499". (Step S388). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game number counter is not "1200 to 1499", the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S390. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the ceiling game counter is "1200 to 1499", the sub CPU 71 sets the ceiling 1 flag to ON (step S389), and proceeds to the process of step S390.

After completing the process of step S385, the process of step S387, or the process of step S389, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a deterministic combination group (step S390). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not a fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is a fixed combination group, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery based on the fixed combination navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 (step S391), and stores the lottery result in the navigation point storage area. Is added to (step S392). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game counter update process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the ceiling game number counter update process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S261 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the high mode game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the high mode game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S401). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not all the operating flags in the operating flag storage area (sub) are off. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S404. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is a BB winning game, that is, whether or not BB1 or BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination in this game. Determine (step S402).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S402 that the game is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag to ON (step S403) and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S401 that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S404). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operating state (sub) is not in effect, the sub CPU 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 operating state (sub) is in effect, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is "1" or more (step S405).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S405 that the value of the high mode game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the high mode game number counter is "1" or more, it then determines whether or not the game is a BB winning game (step S406).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S406 that the game is a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 sets the high mode flag on (step S407) and ends the high mode game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the game is not a BB winning game, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "1" from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S408), and ends the high mode game number subtraction process.

When the high mode game number subtraction process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S262 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, the RT1 mini-game execution determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 79. Note that FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT1 mini-game execution determination process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S411). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 is not in the operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini-game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 is in the operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 then determines the number of high mode games by lottery based on the high mode game number lottery table and the internal winning combination shown in FIG. 35 (step). S412).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high-mode games determined in the process of step S412 is "1" or more (step S413). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini-game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined high mode game number is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 adds the determined high mode game number to the value of the high mode game number counter (step S414).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the number of high-mode games determined in the process of step S412 is "13" (step S415). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is not "13", the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini-game execution determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the determined number of high-mode games is "13", the sub CPU 71 sets the RT1 mini-game operating flag to ON (step S416), and at the same time, the lottery for the RT1 mini-game shown in FIG. The position of the correct answer is determined based on the table (step S417). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini-game execution determination process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the RT1 mini-game execution determination process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S263 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the processing during the BB operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing during the BB operating state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub) (step S421). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the processing during the BB operating state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the BB operating state (sub), it then determines whether or not the value of the mini-game preparatory game number counter is "1" or more (step S422).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S422 that the value of the mini-game preparatory game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S427. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini-game preparation game number counter is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "1" from the value of the mini-game preparation game number counter (step S423), and the mini-game preparation game. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter has become "0" (step S424).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini-game preparatory game number counter is not "0" in the process of step S424, the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the mini-game preparation game counter is "0", the sub CPU 71 sets the point-giving lottery mode to the initial value, that is, mode 1 (step S425), and the number of BB mini-game games. “15” is set in the counter (step S426), and the processing during the BB operating state is terminated.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S422 that the value of the mini-game preparatory game number counter is not "1" or more, then whether or not the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is "1" or more. (Step S427). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the processing during the BB operation state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini game game counter is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "1" from the value of the BB mini game counter (step S428), and the BB mini game game. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter has become "0" (step S429).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is not "0" in the process of step S429, the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operating state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game counter is "0", the sub-CPU 71 sets the BB mini-game end flag to ON (step S430), and ends the processing during the BB operation state.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the process during the BB operation state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S264 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 69).

Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the processing at the time of receiving the stop command by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing when a stop command is received by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the RT1 mini-game operating flag is on (step S441). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data based on the reel type and the like (step S458), and proceeds to the process of step S459. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not it is the first stop (step S442). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first stop based on the information including the first stop, the second stop, or the third stop included in the stop command. Determine.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S442 that it is not the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S447. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the first stop, the sub CPU 71 then acquires the current arrow position information (step S443). The arrow position information is information indicating which of the left and right caves the arrow pointing to the left cave or the right cave points to in the RT1 mini-game as described above.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the position of the correct answer determined in the process of step S417 of the RT1 mini-game execution determination process (see FIG. 79) matches the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information (see FIG. 79). Step S444). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer and the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information match, the process proceeds to the process of step S457. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer and the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information do not match, "13" is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter and "5" is added. (Step S445), the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to off (step S446), and the process proceeds to step S457.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S442 that it is not at the time of the first stop, it then determines whether or not it is at the time of the second stop (step S447). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the second stop, the sub CPU 71 acquires the current arrow position information (step S448), and the determined correct answer position and the acquired arrow position information indicate the same position. Whether or not it is determined (step S449), and when it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S457. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer does not match the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, "13" is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter and "10" is added (step). Together with S450), the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to off (step S451), and the process proceeds to step S457.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S447 that it is not the second stop, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to off (step S452), and then the current arrow position information is acquired (step S452). S453). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the determined correct position and the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information match (step S454), and when it is determined that they match, the value of the high mode game number counter indicates " 13 ”is subtracted,“ 40 ”is added (step S456), and the process proceeds to step S457. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer does not match the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information, "13" is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter and "20" is added (step). S455), the process proceeds to step S457.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the position of the correct answer and the position indicated by the acquired arrow position information match in the processing of step S444 and step S449, or completes the processing of step S446, step S451, step S455, and step S456. After that, the effect data is set according to the result of the RT1 mini-game (step S457), and the process proceeds to step S459.

After completing the processes of step S457 and step S458, the sub CPU 71 then sets the automatic stop / non-equipped notification flag to off, sets "0" in the automatic stop / non-installation notification counter (step S459), and stops. Terminates processing when a command is received.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the process at the time of receiving the stop command, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the processing at the time of receiving the display command by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing when a display command is received by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub) (step S461). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag in the operating flag storage area (sub) is on. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operating state (sub) is in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 performs a BB mini-game determination process described later using FIG. 83 (step S462), and proceeds to the process of step S469. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub), it then determines whether or not the display combination is any bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB) (step S463).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S463 that the display combination is any bonus, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus establishment process described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S464), and proceeds to the process of step S469. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not a bonus, the display combination is then one of the special roles (special role (red), special role (blue), special role (black)). Whether or not it is determined (step S465).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S465 that the display combination is any special combination, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S467. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any special combination, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the end mark is displayed (step S466). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the end mark is not displayed, it shifts to the process of step S469, while when it determines that the end stitch is displayed, it shifts to the process of step S467.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any special combination in the process of step S465, or determines that the end mark is displayed in the process of step S466, the sub CPU 71 is then in the general gaming state (sub). It is determined whether or not there is (step S467). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S469. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is in the general gaming state (sub), the state is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S468), and the process proceeds to step S469. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 turns on the RT1 operating flag (sub) in the process of step S468.

After the processing of step S462, step S464, and step S468 is completed, or when the sub CPU 71 determines that the end mark is not displayed in the processing of step S466, the sub CPU 71 is in the general gaming state (sub) in the processing of step S467. When it is determined that the image is not present, the navigation point display process at the time of addition, which will be described later, is then performed using FIG. 85 (step S469).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation point display lottery process, which will be described later, using FIG. 86 (step S470).

Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data based on the display combination and the like (step S471), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the process at the time of receiving the display command, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

Next, the BB mini-game determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 83. Note that FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the BB mini-game determination process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is any of "1 to 14" (step S481). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game number counter is any of "1 to 14", the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S483. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game counter is not "1 to 14", it then determines whether or not the BB mini-game end flag is on (step S482). That is, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the final game of the BB mini game.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S482 that the BB mini game end flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini-game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S483.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the BB mini-game game counter is any of "1 to 14" in the process of step S481, or when the BB mini-game end flag is ON in the process of step S482. When it is determined, that is, when it is determined that the BB mini-game is in progress, it is then determined whether or not the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups (step S483). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S487. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is one of the color bell special combination groups, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell ( Step S484).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S484 that the display combination is not any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S487. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the promotion lottery is the winning (step S485). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the result of the promotion lottery performed in the process of step S346 of the BB operating state effect table selection process (see FIG. 74) is the winning. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the promotion lottery is not the winning, the process proceeds to the process of step S487, while when it is determined that the result of the promotion lottery is the winning, the point-giving lottery mode is set to "1". After adding (step S486), the process proceeds to step S487.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the color bell special combination groups in the process of step S483, the display combination is not any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell in the process of step S484. When it is determined, when it is determined that the result of the promotion lottery was not the winning in the process of step S485, or after the process of step S486 is completed, it is then determined whether or not the BB mini-game end flag is on. (Step S487). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini-game end flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini-game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB mini-game end flag is on, the sub CPU 71 performs a point-giving lottery based on the point-giving lottery table shown in FIG. 38 and the current point-giving lottery mode (step S488).

The sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the point-giving lottery in the process of step S488 is a win (step S489). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point-giving lottery is not the winning, the sub CPU 71 sets the BB mini-game end flag to off (step S492), and ends the BB mini-game determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the point-giving lottery is the winning, the sub CPU 71 then performs a lottery based on the mini-game navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 39 (step S490), and navigates the lottery result. Add to the storage area (step S491). When the sub CPU 71 finishes this process, the BB mini-game end flag is set to off (step S492), and the BB mini-game determination process ends.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the BB mini-game determination process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S469 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the processing at the time of establishment of the bonus by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing when a bonus is established by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery based on the number of navigation points lottery table at the time of establishment of the bonus shown in FIG. 40 (step S501), and sets the lottery result in the temporary navigation point storage area (step S502).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the ceiling 2 flag is on (step S503). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 2 flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S506. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 2 flag is on, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery based on the second ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 41 (step S504), and temporarily stores the lottery result. The area is added (step S505), and the process proceeds to step S509.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 2 flag is not on in the process of step S503, it then determines whether or not the ceiling 3 flag is on (step S506). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S509. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is on, the sub CPU 71 performs a lottery based on the third ceiling navigation point number lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (step S507), and temporarily stores the lottery result. The area is added (step S508), and the process proceeds to step S509.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the ceiling 3 flag is not on in the process of step S506, or after finishing the processes of step S505 and step S508, the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is "1" or more. It is determined whether or not there is (step S509). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S513. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 adds the value of the temporary navigation point storage area to the value of the navigation point storage area (step S510) and temporarily navigates. Clear the point storage area (step S511). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines the display points by lottery based on the navigation point display lottery table corresponding to the established bonus (step S512). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 has a navigation point display lottery table (for BB1) shown in FIG. 47, a navigation point display lottery table (for BB2) shown in FIG. 48, and a navigation point shown in FIG. 49 according to the established bonus. Display lottery table (for RB), navigation point display lottery table shown in FIG. 50 (for general medium BB1), navigation point display lottery table shown in FIG. 51 (for general medium BB2), or navigation point display lottery shown in FIG. Based on the table (for general medium RB), the display points are determined by lottery. In the process of step S512, the sub CPU 71 has a navigation point display area when the BB1 operating state (sub), BB2 operating state (sub) or RB gaming state (sub) ends and becomes the general gaming state (sub). A display point to be displayed on the 420 (see step S233 in FIG. 68) is determined. Therefore, the sub CPU 71 may perform the process of step S512 between the time when the bonus is established and the time when the general gaming state (sub) is reached again. Further, in the BB1 operating state (sub), the BB2 operating state (sub), or the RB gaming state (sub), the navigation point is not displayed in the navigation point display area 420.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the temporary navigation point storage area is not "1" or more in the process of step S509, or after finishing the process of step S512, the sub CPU 71 then sets the ceiling flag to off (step). Together with S513), "0" is set in the ceiling game number counter (step S514).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display combination is any BB (step S515). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any BB, the sub CPU 71 ends the process when the bonus is established. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any BB, the sub CPU 71 sets “4” in the mini-game preparation game number counter (step S516), and ends the process when the bonus is established.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the process when the bonus is established, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S469 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the navigation point display process at the time of addition by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 85 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation point display process at the time of addition by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S521). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is "1" or more (step S522).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S522 that the value of the precursor game number counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S531. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game counter is "1" or more, it subtracts "1" from the value of the precursor game counter (step S523), and the value of the precursor game counter is "1". It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step S524). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game number counter is not "0", the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game counter is "0", the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on (step S525).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is not on in the process of step S525, the sub CPU 71 sets the precursor flag and the table flag that are on to off (step S526), and displays the navigation point at the time of addition. End the process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the precursor A flag is on (step S527).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag is not on in the process of step S527, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S531. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor A flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the navigation point added in the process of step S289 of the general game state effect table selection process (see FIG. 70) to the value of the display point storage area. Add (step S528). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the addition flag on (step S529) and sets the precursor A flag off (step S530), and ends the addition navigation point display process.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the precursor game counter is not "1" or more in the process of step S522, or when it determines that the precursor A flag is not on in the process of step S527, then, It is determined whether or not the precursor B flag is on (step S531). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor B flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the precursor B flag is on, it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is either the color bell special combination group or the color single bell combination group (step S532). ..

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S532 that the internal winning combination is neither the color bell special combination group nor the color single bell combination group, the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is either the color bell special combination group or the color single bell combination group, then whether the display combination is any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell. Whether or not it is determined (step S533). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display process at the time of addition. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is any of the red bell, the blue bell, and the black bell, the sub CPU 71 then adds the added navigation point to the value of the display point storage area (step S534).

Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for addition (step S535) and sets the precursor B flag off (step S536) based on the display point, and ends the navigation point display process at the time of addition. .. Here, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data in the process of step S535 to update the display content of the navigation point display area 420 when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and the game ends. ..

When the sub CPU 71 ends the addition navigation point display process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S470 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the navigation point display lottery process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the navigation point display lottery process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S541). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the navigation point in the navigation point storage area is "1" or more (step S542).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S542 that the navigation point is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation point is "1" or more, it then determines whether or not the display point in the display point storage area is "0" (step S543). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is not "0", the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point is "0", it then determines whether or not the display point has become "0" in this game (step S544).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S544 that the display point is not "0" in this game, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S548. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display point has become "0" in this game, the sub CPU 71 then determines the display point by lottery based on the navigation point display lottery table (for break time) shown in FIG. 45 (for break time). Step S545), the determined display point is set in the display point storage area (step S546). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the delimiter flag to on (step S547), and ends the navigation point display lottery process.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S544 that the display point is not "0" in this game, the sub CPU 71 is then based on the navigation point display lottery table (for 0 o'clock) shown in FIG. The display point is determined by lottery (step S548), and the determined display point is set in the display point storage area (step S549). Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the 0 o'clock flag to ON (step S550), and ends the navigation point display lottery process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the navigation point display lottery process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S471 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 82).

Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the processing at the time of receiving the BET command by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of receiving a BET command by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the delimiter flag is on (step S561). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the delimiter time flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S564. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the delimiter time flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the delimiter time effect data based on the display point of the display point storage area (step S562), and sets the delimiter time flag. It is set to off (step S563), and the processing at the time of receiving the BET command is terminated.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S561 that the delimiter flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the 0 o'clock flag is on (step S564). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 0 o'clock flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S567. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 0 o'clock flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the 0 o'clock effect data based on the display point in the display point storage area (step S565), and sets the 0 o'clock flag. It is set to off (step S566), and the processing at the time of receiving the BET command is terminated.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S564 that the 0 o'clock flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the addition flag is on (step S567). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the addition flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the BET command reception processing. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the addition flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the addition effect data based on the display point in the display point storage area (step S568), and sets the addition flag. It is set to off (step S569), and the processing at the time of receiving the BET command is terminated.

Here, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data in the processes of step S562, step S565, and step S568 so that the display content of the navigation point display area 420 matches the value of the display point storage area during the BET operation. To update.

When the BET command reception process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S215 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68).

Next, the sound effect request processing by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 88. Note that FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a flowchart of sound effect request processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the designated phrase number exists on the SDRAM 73 (step S571). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the designated phrase number does not exist, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S583. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the designated phrase number exists, the sub CPU 71 acquires request data from the request data table shown in FIG. 53 based on the designated phrase number (step S572).

Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a data confirmation process for determining whether or not the request data can be normally acquired from the request data table (step S573). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired request data is correct data (step S574). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the acquired request data is not correct data, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S583. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the acquired request data is correct data, the sub CPU 71 then analyzes the request data acquired from the request data table and identifies the channel (step S575). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 checks the request value and the target channel number.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a request related to sound output (step S576). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a “designated channel sound output request”. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request related to sound output, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S578. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request related to sound output, the sub CPU 71 prepares for sound output to output sound data having the same phrase number from the speakers 21L and 21R, such as setting channel parameter information. (Step S577), the process proceeds to step S583.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S576 that the request value is not a request related to sound output, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the request value is a request related to volume change (step S578). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a "designated channel volume control request", a "designated channel master volume control request", a "master volume control request", or a "designated channel mute request". .. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request related to the volume change, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S580. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request related to volume change, the sub CPU 71 makes preparations for changing the volume value of the sound data output from the target channel, such as setting channel parameter information (step). S579), the process proceeds to step S583.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process in step S578 that the request value is not a request related to volume change, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the request value is a request related to fade control (step S580). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the request value is a "designated channel fade control request". At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is not a request related to fade control, the sub CPU 71 performs processing according to the request value (step S582), and proceeds to the processing of step S583. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the request value is a request related to fade control, the sub CPU 71 makes preparations for performing fade control on the sound data output from the target channel, such as setting channel parameter information (step S581). ), The process proceeds to step S583.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the channel parameter information is set (step S583). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the channel parameter information is not set, the sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the channel parameter information is set, the sub CPU 71 executes sound control based on the set channel parameter information (step S584). At this time, the sub CPU 71 initializes the parameter information that executed the control. However, when the channel parameter information is related to the fade control, the sub CPU 71 does not initialize the parameter information until the fade control is completed. When the sub CPU 71 finishes the process of step S584, the sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the sound effect request process, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S217 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 67).

Next, a periodic interrupt process controlled by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 89. Note that FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a periodic interrupt process controlled by the sub CPU 71 performed by the sub control circuit 70 of the present embodiment. Further, the periodic interrupt process controlled by the sub CPU 71 is an interrupt process executed every 2 milliseconds.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the automatic stop non-installation flag is off (step S591). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the automatic stop non-installation flag is not off, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S599. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the automatic stop non-installation flag is off, the sub CPU 71 then adds "1" to the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter (step S592).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter is "15000" (step S593). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter is not "15000", the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S595. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter is "15000", that is, after the reel rotation reaches a constant speed rotation, or after the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When it is determined that 30 seconds have passed since the operation was performed, a phrase number (for example, phrase number "120", phrase number "130") for halving the volume value is specified (step S594), and the process of step S599 is performed. Transition. In the present embodiment, the volume value "256" is obtained from the time when the reel rotation reaches the constant speed rotation or until 30 seconds have elapsed after the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed. The sound data is output.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S593 that the value of the automatic stop / non-equipped notification counter is not "15000", the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop / non-installation notification counter is "90000". (Step S595). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter is not "90000", the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S599. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-equipped notification counter is "90000", that is, after the reel rotation reaches a constant speed rotation, or after the first stop operation and the second stop operation. When it is determined that 180 seconds have passed since the operation was performed, a phrase number (for example, phrase number "140", phrase number "150", phrase number "160") for muting the volume is specified (step S596). .. Next, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for notifying the automatic stop / non-installation (step S597), sets the automatic stop / non-installation notification flag on (step S598), and proceeds to the process of step S599. Here, the sub CPU 71 displays an automatic stop non-installation notification image for notifying that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R does not stop unless the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the process of step S597. It is displayed in the effect display area 23. The automatic stop / non-equipped notification image is displayed during the period when the automatic stop / non-installation notification flag is on.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the automatic stop non-installation flag is not off in the process of step S591, or when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter is not "90000" in the process of step S595, or step. After completing the processes of S594 and step S598, it is then determined whether or not the RT1 mini-game operating flag is on (step S599). At this time, when it is determined that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is not on, the periodic interrupt process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT1 mini-game operating flag is ON, the sub CPU 71 performs a frame update process (step S600) and ends the periodic interrupt process. Here, in step S600, the sub CPU 71 displays the RT1 mini-game screen shown in FIG. 16 (1) on the liquid crystal display device 5, and switches the position of the arrow 500 at predetermined time intervals to display the screen.

When the periodic interrupt process is completed, the sub CPU 71 continuously executes the program interrupted to execute the periodic interrupt process.

In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU 31 starts the BB1 operating state or the BB2 operating state based on the establishment of the BB1 or the BB2, ends according to a predetermined condition, and starts the general gaming state according to the predetermined condition. It is made to end based on the establishment of the special combination, and further, the RT1 operating state is started based on the establishment of the special combination and is terminated according to a predetermined condition. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image related to the RT1 operating combination information based on the fact that the color bell special combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, and the sub CPU 71 is a bonus (BB1, BB2 or RB). The navigation point is determined based on the establishment, and the SDRAM 73 stores the determined navigation point in the navigation point storage area. Further, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "1" from the navigation point in the navigation point storage area based on the display of the image related to the RT1 operating combination information, and is in the general gaming state (sub), and the navigation point is When it is "1" or more, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image related to the RT1 operating combination information. Furthermore, the main CPU 31 starts counting the number of games based on the fact that the RT1 operating state is started by the establishment of the special combination, and based on the fact that the number of games reaches "1200" in the RT1 operating state. The RT1 operating state is terminated and the general gaming state is started. Along with this, the sub CPU 71 turns on the ceiling flag based on the number of games reaching "1200" in the RT1 operating state (sub), and during the period when the ceiling flag is on, the number of navigation points increases. Regardless of this, if the image related to the RT1 operator information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and BB1 or BB2 is established during the period when the ceiling flag is on, the navigation points determined by the navigation point lottery at the time of bonus establishment are separately set. , The number of notifications is determined based on the fact that BB1 or BB2 is established during the period when the ceiling flag is on, and the SDRAM 73 establishes a bonus when BB1 or BB2 is established during the period when the ceiling flag is on. The navigation point determined by the hour navigation point lottery and the navigation point determined by the ceiling navigation point lottery are added and stored in the navigation point storage area.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when the game in the RT1 operating state continues for 1200 games, the RT1 operating state ends and the general gaming state is started as a remedy, and the ceiling flag is set in the sub-control circuit 70. Turned on. The image related to the RT1 operator information is displayed during the period when the ceiling flag is on, and if the bonus is established during the period when the ceiling flag is on, it is determined by the navigation point lottery when the bonus is established. Since the navigation points determined by the ceiling navigation point lottery are added to the navigation points, the number of times the image related to the RT1 operating combination information in the next general game state is displayed is a bonus when the ceiling flag is not on. The number increases as compared with the case where it is established, and the general gaming state can be continued for a longer period of time. That is, the player can benefit from the fact that the ceiling flag is turned on even after the period when the ceiling flag is on ends, and even after the period when the ceiling flag is turned on ends. , It is possible to prevent the player's motivation to play from diminishing.

Further, the game machine 1 is the internal winning combination when the main CPU 31 determines a single color bell combination group (single red bell combination group, single blue bell combination group, single black bell combination group) as the internal winning combination. The stop operation is detected when the constituent symbols (red 7 symbols, blue 7 symbols, BAR symbols) for the left reel 3L among the constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the single color bell combination group are located within 4 frames. In that case, the constituent symbol is stopped at a position where the color bell (red bell, blue bell, black bell) is established. Further, the sub CPU 71 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image related to the monochromatic bell information when the monochromatic bell combination group is determined as the internal winning combination during the period when the ceiling flag is on.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the image related to the single color bell information is displayed in addition to the image related to the RT1 operating combination information during the period when the ceiling flag is on, so that the player can refer to these images. By performing the stop operation, the general game state can be continued for a long period of time, and by establishing the color bell (red bell, blue bell, black bell), the medal can be paid out and the ceiling flag is turned on. It is possible to improve the interest in the game during the period.

In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the constant speed rotation command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets “0” in the automatic stop non-installation notification counter in step S239 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 68). As a result, the time until the automatic stop non-equipped notification image is displayed in the effect display area 23 is started. The start time of the time is set after the start operation for the start lever 6 is performed. It may be any time until it rotates at high speed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table or the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table is used properly based on the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag. By providing the operating flag and the RB2 operating flag, when the RB1 operating flag is on, the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal lottery table for the RB1 game state, and when the RB2 operating flag is on. The internal winning combination may be determined based on the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

Further, various information stored in the SDRAM 73 may be stored in the flash memory 80. For example, the navigation point storage area may be provided on the flash memory 80. As a result, the various information can be continuously retained even if the supply of the drive voltage is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, instead of the flash memory 80, FeRAM or MRAM, which is a non-volatile memory like the flash memory 80, may be used.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the example is given as a pachislot gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

Furthermore, 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 this case as well, the same effect as that of the game machine 1 described above can be obtained.

1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Design display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... Main control circuit 70 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means that can variablely display multiple symbols in multiple columns,
Start operation detection means to detect start operation and
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detecting means,
Stop operation detection means to detect stop operation and
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stopping operation detected by the stopping operation detecting means.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific state control means capable of controlling a specific state in which information regarding a stop operation can be notified when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and a specific state control means.
When a specific condition is satisfied, an additional determination means capable of deciding to add a period for which the specific state continues, and an additional determination means.
When the addition determination means decides to add, the addition notification means capable of notifying the player of the determination result and the addition notification means.
A notification timing determination means capable of determining the timing at which notification is performed by the additional notification means is provided.
The additional notification means does not notify the determination result by the additional determination means until the time determined by the notification timing determination means is reached.
The notification timing determination means, wherein Ri determinable der the timing according to the determination result by plus determination means, after determining that the plus determining means is plus, until notification by the plus notifying means is performed Including a game number determination means for determining the number of games
A precursor effect executing means capable of executing a precursor effect until the number of games determined by the game number determining means is consumed, and a precursor effect executing means.
It is provided with an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the precursor effect executed by the precursor effect executing means.
The number of games that can be determined by the number of games determining means is the number of first games, the number of second games that is longer than the number of first games, and the number of third games that is longer than the number of second games. Including at least
The effect content that can be determined by the effect content determining means includes at least the first effect content and the second effect content.
When the determination result by the additional determination means is the first determination result, the game number determining means determines the first game number, and the effect content determining means determines the first effect content. However, there is no case where the game number determining means determines the second game number and the effect content determining means determines the first effect content.
When the determination result by the additional determination means is a second determination result that is more advantageous than the first determination result, the game number determination means determines the first game number, and the effect content determination means determines the effect content determination means. The first effect content may be determined, the game number determining means may determine the second game number, and the effect content determining means may determine the first effect content. A game machine to play. A symbol display means that can variablely display multiple symbols in multiple columns,
Start operation detection means to detect start operation and
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detecting means,
Stop operation detection means to detect stop operation and
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stopping operation detected by the stopping operation detecting means.
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific state control means capable of controlling a specific state in which information regarding a stop operation can be notified when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and a specific state control means.
When a specific condition is satisfied, an additional determination means capable of deciding to add a period for which the specific state continues, and an additional determination means.
When the addition determination means decides to add, the addition notification means capable of notifying the player of the determination result and the addition notification means.
A notification timing determination means capable of determining the timing at which notification is performed by the additional notification means is provided.
The additional notification means does not notify the determination result by the additional determination means until the time determined by the notification timing determination means is reached.
The notification timing determination means can determine the timing according to the determination result by the addition determination means, and the game from the determination by the addition determination means to the notification by the addition notification means. Including means for determining the number of games
A precursor effect executing means capable of executing a precursor effect until the number of games determined by the game number determining means is consumed, and a precursor effect executing means.
It is provided with an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the precursor effect executed by the precursor effect executing means.
The number of games that can be determined by the number of games determining means is the number of first games, the number of second games that is longer than the number of first games, and the number of third games that is longer than the number of second games. Including at least
Effect contents can be determined by the effect determining means, at least viewed including the first effect contents, and a second effect contents,
When the game number determining means determines the third game number, the effect content determining means determines that the first effect content is until the third game number is digested. In some cases, it may be determined that the second effect content is used until the first game number is consumed, and when the first game number is consumed, the first effect content is used. Yu Technical machine characterized in that.

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