JP2003305159A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a gaming machine that can use information on the number of times that a winning of a bonus can be achieved. A gaming machine (1) determines reels (3L, 3C, 3R) for variably displaying symbols required for a game, and an internal winning combination, and based on a result of the determination, stops control for variably displaying symbols. And a liquid crystal display device (5) for displaying the number of times that the winning of the bonus can be achieved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with a variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a slot machine provided with a stop button, a so-called pachi-slot machine, is a mechanical variation display device or reel in which a plurality of rotary reels for varying display of a plurality of symbols are arranged in a front display window. It has an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the above pattern on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and automatically after a fixed time or by the player's stop operation, each reel. Stop the rotation of. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window form a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the winning of a certain winning combination is established, the game state is better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of ending the payout of medals once. As such a role, a role in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be played a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as a "big bonus", abbreviated as "BB") and a relatively small profit is given to the player. There is a role in which the game can be played a predetermined number of times (referred to as "regular bonus", and abbreviated as "RB" hereinafter).

In the currently mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is lined up along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line"), and a prize for paying out medals, coins, etc. is established. Indicates the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination"), which was won by the internal winning process (hereinafter referred to as "internal drawing"). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is won, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is wrong, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a technique for performing the stop operation at a timely timing is required (“push”)
It is said that gaming machines, which are said to have a high degree of technical intervention, are currently the mainstream.

Further, for the purpose of preventing the number of usable (possible) game media per unit time from exceeding a predetermined value, when the prize is established, the next game is played without betting the game media. A gaming machine provided with a role (hereinafter, referred to as "re-game") that enables the game is currently mainstream.
And, a gaming machine having a function of generating a period (hereinafter, referred to as a "high-probability replay period") having a high probability of internally winning the "replay" is provided.

Further, there has been provided a game machine in which the winning times of BB or RB are biased. In this gaming machine, the number of internal wins in the BB or RB is stored, and the winning of the number of times can be realized. And
Even if the number of times that a “high probability replay period” is generated and the winning of BB or RB can be achieved is “1 or more”, “retraction control” or “kicking control” of replay is prioritized. The winning of BB and RB is not established by giving priority to the "winning control" of the small winning combination. In this way, even if the BB or RB is internally won, the winning combination cannot be realized until after the "high probability replay period" ends, so the BB or R is won.
It is possible to give a bias to the timing of the winning of B.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the gaming shop side generally realizes the purpose of appropriately determining the "setting value" which is provided in "six stages". In addition, I have a great interest in how many times the above-mentioned BB or RB winning can be achieved, but I could not use the information of the number of times.
On the other hand, the player side also has a great interest in the number of times the winning of the BB or RB can be achieved in order to grasp the maximum value of the game value that can be obtained.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can utilize information on the number of times that a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination can be realized.

[0009]

The gaming machine of the present invention is a variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) for variably displaying symbols necessary for the game, and an internal winning for determining an internal winning combination. Role determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later)
And a stop control means for controlling the variable display of the symbols based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means (for example, C described later).
PU31) and a notification means (for example, to be described later) for notifying the number of times a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a winning combination (such as BB, RB, etc., in which a gaming situation (state) advantageous to the player is generated depending on the winning combination) is generated). Stock number confirmation image (Fig. 2
(2)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5).

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the number of times is obtained by subtracting the number of times a predetermined winning combination is won from the number of times the internal winning combination determining means determines a predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination (for example, as will be described later). The number of stocks of is).

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, operating means (for example, a reset switch 26, which will be described later, and a setting key) for the game store side to set the degree of advantage (for example, "set value") of the player in the game. Model switch 27), and the notification means performs notification when the operation of the operation means is started (for example, the setting key type switch 27 described later is turned “ON”) (FIG. 26 described below). ST101 is performed).

In a specific aspect of the present invention, the notification means ends the notification when the operation of the operation means is completed (for example, the setting key type switch 27 described later is turned “OFF”). It is characterized by

According to a specific aspect of the present invention, a main control section (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) including an internal winning combination determination means and a stop control means, to which a signal based on the operation of the operation means is input, and a notification A sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) that controls the means, and the main control unit and the sub-control unit include
It is characterized in that the main control unit communicates with the sub control unit in one direction.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined winning combination includes a plurality of types of winning combinations (for example, BB and RB), and the notification means reports the number of times for each winning combination (for example, B described later).
The number of B stocks and the number of RB stocks are reported).

In another aspect of the present invention, a variable display means (for example, a reel 3 to be described later) which variably displays symbols necessary for a game.
L, 3C, 3R), an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination, and a stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. (For example, a CPU 31 described later),
Information (for example, the number of stocks described later) of the number of times that a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a winning combination such as BB, RB, etc. in which a gaming situation (state) advantageous to the player occurs due to winning completion) is realized It is characterized in that the storage means is provided, and the storage area for storing the above information in the storage area of the storage means is not initialized when the game machine is powered on.

[0016]

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the notifying means notifies the number of times that the winning of a predetermined winning combination can be achieved. Therefore, for example, the amusement store side uses the number of times to set the “setting value”.
Can make appropriate decisions. Also, there is an advantage that the player can grasp the maximum value of the game value that can be obtained.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to use, as the number of times, a number obtained by subtracting the number of times a predetermined winning combination has been established from the number of times the internal winning combination determining means has determined a predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination.

Further, the above notification is given when the operation of the operation means for the game store side to set the degree of advantage of the player in the game is started. Therefore, when the gaming shop side desires to use the above value, the value is notified, which is convenient for the gaming shop side when making the above setting.

Further, since the notification means ends the notification when the operation of the operation means is completed, for example, the game shop side can prevent the player from knowing the number of times.

The internal winning combination determining means and the stop control means are included in the main control section to which a signal based on the operation of the operating means is input. The notification means is controlled by the sub control unit. The main control unit and the sub control unit communicate in one direction from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load on the main control unit, which is generally limited in function, and to provide a gaming machine that can use predetermined information.

The notifying means notifies the number of times for each of a plurality of types of winning combinations included in a predetermined winning combination. Therefore, for example, the game store side can set the degree of the advantage based on more detailed information.

In the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the storage area for storing the above information in the storage area of the storage means is not initialized. Generally, when the power is turned on, an indeterminate value may be entered in the storage area. However, in this other mode, the storage area for storing the above information is not initialized, and thus the number of times changes depending on the indeterminate value. You can raise the case.

[0023]

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called "pachi-slot machine". This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as coins, medals, tokens, etc., or a card or the like that stores information on the gaming value given to or given to the player. Now, let us assume that medals are used.

A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of a cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, are formed in the center thereof.
4R is provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with top lines 8b, center lines 8c and bottom lines 8d in the horizontal direction, and cross-down lines 8a and cross-up lines 8e in the diagonal direction as winning lines. These winning lines are operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively, one piece, three pieces, and five pieces, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a pattern row composed of a plurality of kinds of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and a variable display is provided. Forming the means. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations /
Min) to rotate.

On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET
A lamp 9c and a credit display unit 19 are provided. 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b and maximum BE
The T-lamp 9c lights up according to the number of medals bet for playing one game (hereinafter referred to as the "BET number"). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. 1-BET lamp 9a
Lights up when the BET number is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the BET number is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the BET number is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored medals.

On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a hit display lamp (so-called WIN lamp) 17 and a payout display section 18 are provided. The winning indicator lamp 17 is basically B after the winning of BB or RB is achieved.
It lights up until the winning of B or RB is established. Here, BB and RB are collectively referred to as "bonus". The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED,
Displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is achieved.

A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. The bonus game information display unit 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of games in the BB general game state, which will be described later. Below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal plane is formed, and the pedestal portion 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C,
The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the liquid crystal display device 4R and the liquid crystal display device 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed. A stock number confirmation image (FIG. 2 (2)) described later is displayed on the display screen 5a of FIG.

On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 2 is provided.
2 is provided, and 1-BET is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.
Switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, and maximum BE
A T switch 13 is provided. 1-BET switch 11
With one push operation, one of the credited medals is bet on the game, and with the two-BET switch 12, one of the credited medals is pressed with one push operation. Bet on the game, maximum BET
The switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game. By operating these BET switches, as described above, the predetermined pay line is activated.

Between the credit display unit 19 and the 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12, a cross button switch 28a, a ○ button switch 28b, and a × button switch are provided.
A button switch 28c is provided. These operation button switches are used for the stock number confirmation image (Fig. 2 below).
It is used for displaying (2)).

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 for switching the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. C / P
On the right side of the switch 14, the start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range by rotating the reel by the player's operation. It is installed.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and the two speakers 21L and 21R are provided.
Between L and 21R, there is provided a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, three stop buttons (stop operation portions) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.
7L, 7C, 7R are provided.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, an image displayed on the display screen 5a for the purpose of assisting the amusement store side will be described. Here, the image shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to FIGS.
Is displayed by the process of.

FIG. 2 (1) shows a game shop support menu display image. When this image is displayed on the display screen 5a, the game shop side can select the menu by operating the cross button switch 28a to move the pointer 29 to the position of the desired menu (item). it can. After selecting the menu, the information of the menu is displayed on the display screen 5a by operating the O button switch 28b.
Can be displayed on. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, by moving the pointer 29 to the "stock number confirmation" position and operating the ○ button switch 28b,
The image shown in FIG. 2B, which will be described later, can be displayed.

FIG. 2B shows a stock number confirmation image. This image displays the number of stocks. The stock number includes the BB stock number and the RB stock number described later. The example of FIG. 2B shows that the BB stock number is “54” and the RB stock number is “21”. When this stock number confirmation image is displayed, by operating the x button switch 28c, the game shop support menu display image is displayed.

FIG. 3 shows a symbol array in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types shown on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Code numbers “01” to “21” are attached to each symbol, and a ROM described later as a data table.
32 (FIG. 15). Each reel 3L, 3
On C, 3R, "blue 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "watermelon (design 9
4) ”,“ Plum (design 95) ”,“ Replay (design 9
6) "and" cherry (symbol 97) "are arranged in the symbol row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R
Are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the arrow direction of FIG.

FIG. 4 shows winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each game state.

The game states of the embodiment include "general game state", "BB internal winning state", "RB internal winning state",
"High probability replaying BB internal winning state", "High probability replaying RB internal winning state", "BB general gaming state" and "R
There is a "B game state". These "7 types" of game states are basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that are likely to be internally won, the probability of internally winning a re-play described below, and the types of bonuses that can achieve winning. Features of each gaming state, that is, the type of winning combination internally won in each gaming state, the probability thereof, and the reels 3L, 3 in each gaming state
The stop control of C and 3R (type of winning combination, etc.) will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Further, the transition between the game states is ST3 of FIG. 20 described later.
9, ST40, game state monitoring process (FIG. 21) and high probability re-play flag is turned on / off.
In addition, as will be described later (FIGS. 6 to 8), in each game state,
There is a common point that stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the winning of the bonus is not established in the game in which the bonus is internally won.

Further, in the embodiment, after the bonus is internally won, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won (generally referred to as "carry-over"). Further, even in a state where the bonus is internally won (a state where the bonus is carried over), the bonus is internally won. When a bonus is internally won a plurality of times without winning the prize, the number of times is counted for each type of bonus, and the winning of the bonus for the number of times can be realized. The value obtained by subtracting the number of times the BB is won from the number of internally won BBs is hereinafter referred to as the “number of BB stocks”. Further, a value obtained by subtracting the number of times the RB has won the prize from the number of times the RB has been internally won will be referred to as "the number of RB stocks". In the embodiment, the "BB stock number" or the "RB stock number" is subtracted before the bonus winning is established (ST49 in FIG. 21, which will be described later). Therefore, in the “high probability replaying BB internal winning state” or the “BB internal winning state”, the value of “1” is added to the “BB stock number” and the number of times of internal winning of the BB, the winning of the BB is established. The value obtained by subtracting the number of times matches. In addition, in the “high probability replaying RB internal winning state” or the “RB internal winning state”, the value obtained by adding “1” to the “RB stock number” and the number of times the RB is won from the number of internal winnings of the RB. Matches the value obtained by subtracting. That is, the information on the gaming state is included in the information on the number of times the winning of the bonus can be achieved.

Here, the gaming states that occur when the winning of the BB is established and are made up of the "BB general gaming state" and the "RB gaming state" are collectively referred to as "BB gaming state".
Say. In addition, "BB internal winning state", "RB internal winning state", "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state" and "high-probability re-playing RB internal winning state" are states in which bonuses are internally won. Yes, these are collectively referred to as “internal winning state”. In the “internal winning state”, at least one of the bonuses is carried over. Further, in the “high probability re-playing BB internal winning state” and the “high-probability re-playing RB internal winning state”, a state in which there is a high probability of being internally won for a re-playing described later (a high-probability re-playing flag described later is set It is a state), and these are collectively referred to as
Hereinafter referred to as "high probability replay in progress". In addition, the ending condition of “during high probability replay” is “0” in “continuous game count” described later.
(ST77 in FIG. 23 is “YES”) or the internal winning combination is “none (lost)” (FIG. 23).
ST79 is “YES”). Also, "general game state",
The “BB internal winning state” and the “RB internal winning state” are states in which the probability of internally winning the re-game described below is normal (a state in which the high-probability re-game flag described below is not set),
These are collectively referred to as "during normal probability replay".

As shown in FIG. 4, the winning of BB is "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "blue 7-blue 7" in the internal winning state.
-Blue 7 "is established by lining up along the activated line. After the winning of BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The winning of RB is" BA "in the internal winning state.
R-BAR-BAR ”should be lined up along the effective line, or B
It is established by lining up "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay" in the B general game state. The establishment of a winning RB in the BB general gaming state is generally called “JAC IN”. After the winning of the RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

Here, a bonus ("JA
Except for "C IN"), bonus wins are not established in games that are internally won. Further, in the “internal winning state”, the winning of the BB or the RB can be achieved only when the internal winning is “none” (miss).
However, the probability of internally winning "none (miss)" in the "high probability replaying BB internal winning state" or the "high probability replaying RB internal winning state" is extremely low (see FIG. 2)).

The prize for the re-game is "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR" in the general game state and the internal winning state.
-Replay-Replay "is established by lining up. When the replay prize is established, the same number of medals as the inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, in “High probability replay”, when you win the replay internally, “55
425/65536 "probability of stop operation by player (stop button 7
Regardless of the operation timing of L, 7C, 7R, or the operation sequence (stop sequence), reel stop control (generally referred to as "kicking control") that fails to win the replay is performed. By this stop control, "high probability replay"
And the probability of winning the replay of "normal probability replaying" is established.

In addition, the general game state, the internal winning state and B
In the B general game state, it is possible to achieve the winning combination of "a small role of medium cherry", "a small role of horn cherry", "a small role of plum", and "a small role of watermelon". The payout number is as shown. In addition, the winning of "small role of middle cherry" is when the "cherry (design 97)" arranged on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c (middle row of the left display window 4L). To establish. In addition, as for the winning of "Small part of Kaku Cherry", "Cherry (symbol 97)" arranged on the left reel 3L is at the position of the cross-down line 8a or the cross-up line 8e (the upper stage or the lower stage of the left display window 4L). ) Is satisfied when the stop is displayed.

The prize winning of the prize is "Re" in the RB game state.
play-Replay-Replay "or" BAR-Replay-Replay "
Applies by lining up. The winning number of winnings of the character is "8"
The game state changes when it becomes "time". Here, the game in the RB game state in which the winning of a winning character may be achieved is generally referred to as a "JAC game".

Next, referring to FIG. 5, the BET number is "3".
At this time, the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the internal winning state (FIG. 22 described later) is shown.

FIG. 5 (1) shows a probability lottery table for normal probability replay. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 5 (1), the random number extraction range “0” to “1” in the probability lottery process is set.
When a random number within the range of “204” to “2448” is extracted from “6383”, “replay” becomes the internal winning combination. The probability of internally winning the "replay" is "2245/16384".

FIG. 5B shows a high probability replay in-probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 5 (2), the random number extraction range “0” to “163” in the probability lottery process.
When a random number within the range of “204” to “14754” is extracted from “83”, “replay” becomes an internal winning combination. The probability of internally winning the "replay" is "14551/16384".

As described above, in "during high probability replay",
Compared to "during normal probability replay", the probability of internally winning the replay is higher. In the tables shown in FIGS. 5 (1) and 5 (2), the probability of internal winning is the same except for "replay" and "none". For example, the probability of internally winning a bonus (the probability of internally winning either BB or RB) is “204/16384 (about“ 1 / 80.3 ”)” in any probability lottery table. In addition,
In “High probability replay” and “Normal probability replay”,
The probability of winning the “replay” prize is S in FIG.
It becomes equal by performing the processing of T74. Here, the probability lottery table may be provided for each “setting value”.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, the relationship between the game state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group will be described. The stop table group refers to, for example, a set of stop tables as shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, which will be described later, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Here, the contents of the selected stop table group can change basically depending on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, but in the embodiment, the contents of the table group shown in the stop table group column are changed. The name is determined based on whether or not there is a possibility of winning a prize and the type of winning combination. Therefore, in the embodiment, even if the stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not always match. When the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected, regardless of the internal winning combination and the gaming state,
No prizes will be awarded for any of the roles. When the winning achievement possible stop table group is selected, the winning of the corresponding winning combination is possible, but the winning of other winning combinations cannot be realized. For example, when "Kakuno Cherry Prize Winning Possible Stop Table Group" is selected, the winning of "Kakuno Cherry's small winning combination" can be achieved, but the winning of another hand such as BB cannot be achieved. Can not. In addition, when the “re-game winning completion possible stop table group” is selected,
The winning of "replay" can be achieved, but the winning of other roles cannot be achieved.

As shown in FIG. 6 (1), in the general game state, when the bonus is internally won, the non-win prize stop table group is selected. Therefore, the winning of the bonus cannot be realized.

In the BB internal winning state, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, if you are internally elected to "None (miss)", BB
Since the winning-winnability stop table group is selected, it is possible to realize the winning of BB. As shown in FIG. 5 (1), the internal winning of “None (Loss)” is internally won with a probability of “12307/16384”.

In the RB internal winning state, when the internal bonus is won, the non-winning winning stop table group is selected, and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is “None (miss)”, RB
Since the winning achievement possible stop table group is selected, it is possible to achieve the winning of the RB. As shown in FIG. 5 (1), the internal winning combination is “none (lost)” with a probability of “12307/16384”.

As shown in FIG. 7 (2), in the BB internal winning state during the high probability replay, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected and the winning of the bonus is realized. I can't. On the other hand, in the case of internally winning “None (Loss)”, the BB winning establishment possible stop table group is selected, so that the BB winning establishment can be realized. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Probability of internal win for "None (miss)" is "1/16384"
And is rare. In addition, in the case of internally winning "None (miss)" (ST79 in FIG. 23, which will be described later, is determined to be "YE").
In the case of "S"), the gaming state is shifted to the internal winning state of the BB. Further, when the internal winning of the re-gaming is made, based on the re-gaming selection table (FIG. 9) described later. The re-game winning completion possible stop table group or the winning unsuccessful stop table group is selected.

In the RB internal winning state during the high probability replay, when the internal bonus is won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected, and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, in the case of internally winning "None (loss)", the RB winning establishment possible stop table group is selected, so that the RB winning establishment can be realized. In addition,
As shown in FIG. 5 (2), the probability of internally winning "None (miss)" is "1/16384", which is rare. Also,
In the case of internal winning of "None (miss)" (Fig. 23, which will be described later)
If the determination in ST79 is “YES”), the gaming state is shifted to the RB internal winning state. Also, when the re-game is internally won, the re-game winning establishment possible stop table group or the winning non-establishment stopping table group is selected based on the re-play selection table (FIG. 9) described later.

As shown in FIG. 8 (3), in the BB general game state and the RB game state, the stop table group shown in the figure is selected, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

As described above, "high probability re-playing (excluding games internally won as" None (miss) ")" is an example of a situation where a bonus prize is not established (hereinafter referred to as "predetermined situation"). Then, a stop table group is selected in which there is no possibility of winning the bonus even though it is in the “internal winning state”, and the stop table included in the stop table group is used for the stop control, whereby Stop control is performed so that the winning is not established. On the other hand, in the "internal winning state" other than the predetermined situation, there is a stop table group in which a bonus prize may be established depending on the internal winning combination, the operation mode of the stop button of the player (for example, the operation sequence), and the like. It may be selected and a bonus prize may be established.

Next, referring to FIG. 9, the replay selection table will be described. This table is for determining whether to select the re-game winning establishment possible stop table group or the winning non-establishment stopping table group in "during high probability re-play". Specifically, S in FIG.
Used in the processing of T74. In this selection table, the probability of selecting a stop table group in which replay winning can be established is
It is "10111/65536". The probability of selecting the non-winning stop table group is “55425/65536”.

Here, as described above (FIG. 5 (2)),
The probability of internally winning the replay in "during high probability replay" is "14551/16384". Therefore, the probability of winning the re-game during "high probability re-playing" is about "0.1370 (" 14551/16384 "x" 10111 / "in consideration of the probability that the re-game winning achievable stop table group is selected. 6553
6 ”)”. On the other hand, in the “normal probability replaying”, the replay winning award establishment possible stop table group is always selected, so the probability of internally winning the replay is equal to the probability of winning the award. In other words, the probability of winning the replay in the "normal probability replaying" is about "0.1370 (" 2245
/ 16384 ")". As described above, in the embodiment,
The probability of winning the replay is the same in "during high probability replay" and "during normal probability replay".

Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, an example of a stop table used when an internal winning is made in a replay will be described. The stop table is used in a sliding piece number determination process (ST28 in FIG. 19) described later.

The "stop table" includes reels 3L, 3L.
The "stop operation position" and the "stop control position" of C and 3R are shown. The "stop operation position" is the reel 3L, 3
Stop buttons 7L, 7C, provided corresponding to C, 3R,
When the 7R is operated, the symbol positioned on the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol is the center line 8)
It is located above c, and its center represents the code number of the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c). The "stop control position" represents the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in this embodiment, the so-called "number of sliding frames" is set to "4 frames" at maximum. For example, while the right reel 3R is rotating, when the "blue 7 (symbol 91 in FIG. 3)" of the code number "08" reaches the position of the center line 8c, when the stop button 7R is operated, the code number "12""plum (Fig. 3
The right reel 3R can be stop-controlled so as to stop and display the symbol 95) "at the position of the center line 8c.

FIG. 10 shows a re-game winning achievement possible stop table included in the re-game winning achievement possible stop table group. This table is used in a game that is internally won for replay in "during normal probability replay". On the other hand,
In the game which is internally won in the replay in "during high probability replay", whether or not to use this table is determined by the process of ST74 of FIG. 23 described later.

In FIG. 10, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is the code number "02", "05",
It is either "08", "13" or "18". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 3, the symbol arranged below the symbol corresponding to these is “Replay” or “BAR”.

In FIG. 10, the "stop control position" of the central reel 3C is the code number "03", "08",
It is either "12", "16" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 3, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is "Replay".

In FIG. 10, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is code number "01", "05",
It is either "10", "14" or "18". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 3, the symbol arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these is “Replay”.

As described above, when the re-game winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 10 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Replay-Replay-" along the cross-up line 8e. Replay ”or“ BAR-Replay
-Replay ”will be lined up, that is, the winning of the replay will be guaranteed.

FIG. 11 shows a winning non-establishment stop table included in the winning non-establishment stop table group. This table determines whether or not to use this table by the process of ST74 of FIG. 23, which will be described later, in the game in which the re-play is internally won during the "high probability re-play". Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 11, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "02", "06",
It is either "11", "15" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 3, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is "Replay". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 3,
"Replay" is not placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these.

As described above, when the winning non-establishment stop table shown in FIG. 11 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Replay" or "Replay" is displayed at the lower position in the left display window 4L. “BAR” is stopped and displayed. "Replay" is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the center and right display windows 4C and 4R. In other words, if the winning non-establishment stop table is used for the stop control, the replay winning is not established.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the "continuation game count" determination table will be described. The number-of-consecutive-games determination table shows the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks in the game next to the game in which the bonus is internally won in the normal game state, or in the general game state (the first game after the BB game state or the RB game state is finished) When it is "1" or more, it is used in ST44 of FIG. 21 described later. "Continuous game count" means the number of games that "High probability replay is in progress" continues, provided that "None (Loss)" is not internally won. The number of games). The number of continuous games is shown in FIG.
Set in ST50 of 1 and set to "1" in ST76 of FIG.
Is subtracted. The number-of-consecutive-games determination table shows, for each number of consecutive games, a random number range to be won and the probability that the number of consecutive games is selected. The expected value of the number of continuous games is “345 times”. With this expected value,
Although no consideration has been given to the case where the high probability replay is ended by internally winning "None (Loss)", the probability of internally winning "None (Loss)" is extremely small and its effect is small. . Here, including the "continuous game count" determination table shown in FIG. 12, "six types" of "continuous game count" determination tables having different expected values of "continuous game count" are associated with "set values". It can also be provided.

FIG. 13 shows an effect determination table used in FIG. 27 described later. The effect determination table shows a range of random number values that are won / unwinned in the execution of the effect that informs the number of games that indicates the number of continuous games on the display screen 5a, and the selection probability thereof.

Production determination table A shown in FIG. 13 (1)
Is used in a game in which the number of continuous games is “25”. This table is configured to win an execution of an effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "25" with a probability of "2046/65536".

Production determination table B shown in FIG. 13 (2)
Is used in a game in which the number of continuous games is “50”. This table is configured to win the execution of an effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "50" with a probability of "8256/65536".

Production determination table C shown in FIG. 13 (3)
Is used in a game in which the number of continuous games is “100”. This table is configured to win the execution of an effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "100" with a probability of "5504/65536".

Production determination table D shown in FIG. 13 (4)
Is used in a game in which the number of continuous games is “150”. This table is configured to win an execution of an effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "150" with a probability of "4128/65536".

Production determination table E shown in FIG. 13 (5)
Is used in a game in which the number of continuous games is “200”. This table is configured to win an execution of an effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "200" with a probability of "0/65536". That is, in a game in which the number of continuous games is “200”, the number of continuous games is “2”.
There is no case where an effect suggesting "00" is executed.

The effect determination table F shown in FIG. 13 (6)
Indicates that the number of continuous games is “50”, “100”, “15”
Used in games other than 0 "and" 200 ".
The number of continuous games is "50", "100", "150",
The probabilities of winning the performance suggesting "200" are "8/65536", "16/65536", and "36/655", respectively.
36 "and" 48/65536 ". When the execution of the effect is won based on this table, the effect indicating the number of times that does not correspond to the number of continuous games is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the "reliability" of the notified number of games will be described. The "reliability" is the display screen 5a as an effect that suggests the number of continuous games.
It means the probability that the number of games displayed in (4) corresponds to the number of continuous games (the number of continuous games updated in ST76 of FIG. 23 described later).

In the table shown in FIG. 14, "V" corresponds to "the number of times the game is notified" of "5 types",
(W), (X), (Y) and (Z) are shown.

(V) is the probability of selecting the production execution in the production determination tables AE corresponding to the "number of times the game has been notified". (W) is the selection probability of the "number of times the game has been notified" in the effect determination table F.

(X) is the probability of being notified of the number of times corresponding to the number of continuous games. Here, the expected value of the number of continuous games is “345 times” as described above. As the game progresses, the number of continuous games is decremented by “1” (ST76 in FIG. 23 described later), and in this “345 times” game, the number of continuous games is “25”, “50”, “10”.
The expected value of the number of times 0, 150, and 200 are
Each is "once". Therefore, (X) is (1/345) ×
It can be calculated by (V).

(Y) is the probability that the number of times that does not correspond to the number of continuous games is notified. In the game of “345 times” which is the expected value of the number of continuous games, the effect determination table F shows that the number of continuous games is “25”, “50”, “10”.
It is used in games other than 0 ”,“ 150 ”, and“ 200 ”(games in which the determination in ST112 of FIG. 27, which will be described later, is“ NO ”.) Therefore, (Y) is (340/345) ×
It can be calculated by (W).

(Z) indicates "reliability". As described above, the “reliability” is the probability that the number of games notified as an effect matches the number of continuous games. Therefore,
(Z) can be calculated by (X) / {(X) + (Y)}.

For example, in the game of “345 times”, the number of continuous games is “50”, and the probability (V) of winning the production based on the production determination table B is
It can be calculated by (1/345) x (8256/65536). On the other hand, the probability (W) of selecting the effect determination table F and winning the execution of the effect can be calculated by (340/345) × (8/65536). Therefore, the number of continuous games is “50”
The reliability of the effect that informs (suggests) that is is about "0.75 (75%)". Similarly, the reliability of the effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is “100” is about “0.50 (50%)”. Further, the reliability of the effect that suggests that the number of continuous games is "150" is about "0.25 (25%)".

Further, in the effect determination table F, in the games other than the game in which the number of continuous games is "25", the effect indicating that the number of continuous games is "25" is not performed. (Y) is "0"). That is, the production that suggests that the number of continuous games is “25” is performed only when the production determination table A is used to win the production. Therefore, the reliability of the effect for notifying (indicating) that the number of continuous games is “25” is “1 (100%)”.

Further, in the effect determination table E used in the game in which the number of continuous games is "200", there is no case where the effect indicating that the number of continuous games is "200" is executed ((X) "0"). On the other hand, according to the effect determination table F used in games other than the continuous game count of “200”, the continuous game count of “20” is set.
The effect suggesting that the number of continuous games is “200” can be executed. Therefore, the reliability of the effect indicating that the number of continuous games is “200” is “0 (0%)”.

As described above, the display content of the display screen 5a (the number of times the game is notified) indicates the number of continuous games, and the "reliability" that the display content indicates the number of continuous games is It is predetermined for each display content.
The display content is a display of the number of games that suggests the number of continuous games, and the smaller the value of the number of games, the higher the “reliability”.

FIG. 15 is a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Liquid crystal display device 5 based on
And a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R
A circuit configuration including and is shown.

The main control circuit 71 has a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

The CPU 31 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 34 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 35,
A random number generator 36 for generating random numbers to be sampled and a sampling circuit 37 are connected. As a means for random number sampling, the random number sampling may be performed within the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the 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.

In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode are determined according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for storing, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. This command includes “setting confirmation / change start command”, “setting confirmation / change end command”, “demo display command”, “all reel stop command” and the like. These commands will be described later. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, etc. to the main control circuit 71, and one-way communication is performed from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, high probability replay flag, BB stock number, R
The number of B stocks, the number of continuous games, and the like are stored.

In the circuit of FIG. 15, various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9) are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30.
c, hit display lamp 17), various display units (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), medals are stored, and a predetermined number of medals are paid according to an instruction from the hopper drive circuit 41. A hopper (including a driving unit for paying out) 40 as a game value giving means for giving out
And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to rotate.

Further, the stepping motors 49L, 49
The motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls C and 49R, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and the display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls various display units are I / O. O port 38
It is connected to the output part of the CPU 31 via. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The start switch 6S, 1-B is used as a main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command.
ET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BE
T switch 13, C / P switch 14, inserted medal sensor 22S, power supply main switch 25, reset switch 26, setting key type switch 27, reel stop signal circuit 4
6, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.
It is connected to the.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal according to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Reel position detection circuit 5
0 is a signal for receiving the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is C
Supply to PU31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

The power main switch 25 is for turning on the power of the gaming machine 1. A power supply circuit for supplying electric power to each actuator and the like is omitted. The reset switch 26 is provided to select a “set value”. This "set value" is generally provided in "6 levels". The expected value of the game value (for example, the degree of the player's advantage in the game such as the payout rate) given to each unit game value bet (input) on the game is changed in each stage. It will be. Setting key type switch 27
Is provided for changing or confirming the "set value". After turning on the setting key type switch 27,
When the power main switch 25 is turned "ON", the "set value"
“1” is displayed on the payout display unit 18 that displays. Every time the reset switch 26 is operated, the display of the payout display section 18 changes from "1" to "6", and the gaming shop side can select any "setting value". Desired "set value"
After selecting, the setting key type switch 27 is turned “OFF”, so that a normal game can be started.

In the circuit of FIG. 15, the random number generator 36
Generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Reel 3
Reset pulses are obtained from L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to "0". This allows RAM3
The count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the reels 3L, 3C, and
The code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of 3R, and the symbol code indicating the symbol provided corresponding to each code number are associated with each other.

Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table is stored. In the winning symbol combination table, a combination of winning symbols, the number of medal payouts for winning, and a winning determination code indicating the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped, and when winning confirmation is performed after all reels are stopped.

When the internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU
31 is based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected “stop table”,
A signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

In the stop mode in which the winning of the internally won combination is achieved, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31
Stops the driving of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the "medal payout process".

The block diagram of FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 controls the control command (command) from the main control circuit 71, the cross button switch 28a, and the circle button.
Display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and output of sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R are controlled based on inputs from the button switch 28b and the X button switch 28c. The sub-control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board that constitutes the main control circuit 71, has a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and uses the liquid crystal display device 5 as a main component. An image control circuit 81 as a display control means, a sound source IC 78 for controlling the sound produced by the speakers 21L and 21R, and a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

The sub-microcomputer 73 uses the control command or information (for example,
It includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation according to the number of BB stocks, the number of RB stocks, the number of continuous games, etc., a program ROM 75 as a storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. Program RO
M75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage means when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 81 includes the image control CPU 8
2. Image control work RAM 83, image control program R
It is composed of an OM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87 and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines the display content on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program relating to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is
It is configured as a temporary storage means when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 82. Image control IC
88 forms an image according to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. Image R
The OM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

The control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described below with reference to the main flow charts shown in FIGS.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting key type switch 27 is turned "ON" (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). This judgment is "YES"
In case of, it moves to ST2, and in case of "NO", moves to ST7. In ST2, the power supply main switch 25 is “ON”
Determine if it was done. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST3, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST1. In ST3, the operation for confirming or changing the “setting value” is started, and a “setting confirmation / change start command” including information on the “stock number” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Then, "setting value change processing" is performed (ST4). Specifically, the display content of the payout display unit 18 is changed according to the operation of the reset switch 26. Then, in the CPU 31, the setting key type switch 27 is set to “OF”.
It is determined whether or not it is F ”(ST5). If this determination is“ YES ”, the process proceeds to ST6, and if“ NO ”, the process proceeds to ST4. At ST6, the“ setting value ”is confirmed or changed. Confirmation that the operation for
Change end command ”to the sub control circuit 72, and ST8
Move on to. When the determination in ST1 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the power supply main switch 25 is turned "ON" (S
T7) If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST8, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST1.

Next, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (ST8). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the processing according to the “set value” is performed. The processing according to the set value can include, for example, selection of a probability lottery table, selection of a continuous game number determination table, and the like. The initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33 is for clearing an indefinite value (for example, "FF") stored in the RAM 33 by turning on the power of the game machine. Then, it transfers to ST9 of FIG.

Here, it is possible not to initialize all or part of the storage area in the RAM 33. As a result, the above-mentioned indeterminate value is used to randomly (randomly) change the game status of each gaming machine when the power is turned on,
You can increase the fun of the game. For example, if an undefined value is stored in the area for storing the number of BB stocks, the number of RB stocks, the number of continuous games, or various flags, the degree of advantage of each gaming machine changes at random, which makes the game interesting. Will increase.

In particular, when the storage area for storing the stock number or the game state information is not initialized, an undefined value is set even when the power is turned on for the first time after the game machine is shipped from the factory. By using, it is possible to set the number of times that the winning of the bonus can be realized to a value other than “0”. Then, the game shop side can start the business in a state where the number of times that the winning of the bonus prize can be realized is "1" or more.

In ST9 of FIG. 18, the CPU 31 erases the predetermined contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33,
The start address of the sequence program for the next game is specified. Next, it is determined whether or not "30 seconds" have passed since the end of the previous game, that is, after stopping all reels 3L, 3C, 3R (ST10). If this determination is "YES", the "demo display command" requesting the display of the "demo image" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST1.
1).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay prize has been established in the previous game (ST12). If this determination is "YES", medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST13), and the process proceeds to ST15. When the determination in ST12 is "NO", the inserted medal sensor 22S or BE
It is determined whether or not there is an input from the T switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST14). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST15, and if “NO”, ST1
Move to 0 processing.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST15). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether "4.1 seconds" has elapsed since the previous game started (ST16), and this determination is "YE".
If "S", the process proceeds to ST18, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST17. In the process of ST17, "game start waiting time digestion process" is performed. Specifically, the process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation for starting the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” has elapsed since the previous game started.

Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation process (ST18), and at the same time extracts a random number for lottery (ST18).
19) Set 1 game monitoring timer (ST2
0). The random number extracted in the process of ST19 is used in the probability lottery process described later. ST20 processing 1
The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels regardless of the stop operation of the stop button by the player.

In the processing of ST21 shown in FIG.
The gaming state monitoring process described with reference to FIG. continue,
A probability lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed (S
T22). In this probability lottery process, the probability lottery table is used according to the gaming state, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted in the process of ST19 belongs to the random number range, and the internal winning combination (establishment flag) is set. To decide.
Subsequently, in the process of ST23, a hit display lamp lighting process is performed, and the process proceeds to ST24. In the hit display lamp lighting process, a process of lighting the hit display lamp 17 with a predetermined probability in "during normal probability replay" is performed. In the process of ST24, a stop table group selection process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST25. In the process of ST25, a transmission process at the start of the game is performed. In particular,
A process of transmitting a command including information of the internal winning combination, the determination result of the stop table group selection process, the game state, the number of stocks, etc. to the sub control circuit 72 is performed. The information on the number of continuous games is transmitted in ST66 of FIG. 22, which will be described later.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is "ON" (ST26). Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons has been operated.
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST28, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST27. ST2
In the process of 7, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". If the determination is "YES", ST28
If NO, the process proceeds to ST26.

In the process of ST28, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. In this sliding frame number determination process,
A process of determining the number of sliding symbols is performed based on the stop tables included in the stop table group selected in the stop table group selection process and the stop operation position of the player. Then, the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped is rotated by the number of slide frames and then stopped (ST29). here,
The “number of sliding symbols” indicates the number of symbols that have been moved after the stop button was operated until the reels stopped. Also,
The "number of sliding pieces" is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined pay line when the stop button was operated,
When the reel actually stops, it is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the code number of the symbol stopped on the pay line. This "number of sliding pieces" may be referred to as the "number of pull-in."

In the process of ST30, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped, and this determination is "Y".
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST31, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST26. In the process of ST31, an "all reel stop command" indicating that all reels are stopped is transmitted, Then, the process proceeds to ST32 of 20.

In the process of ST32 of FIG. 20, the CPU 31
Performs a prize search. Winning search means display windows 4L, 4C,
It is to set the winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the 4R symbol. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST3
3). When this determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST34). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in ST33 is "YES", medals are credited or paid out according to the gaming state (ST3).
5).

Next, it is determined whether the current game state is the BB general game state or the RB game state (ST3).
6). If this determination is "YES", a bonus "game number check process" is performed (ST37). In this "game number check process", the number of times the RB game state has occurred, B
The number of games in the B general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked, and the gaming state is switched between the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state.

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (ST38). Specifically, after the winning of the BB is established, the number of winnings is 8 in the third RB game state.
It is determined whether or not the number of games or the number of games is 12, or the number of games is 30 in the BB general game state. Further, after the "RB-BAR-BAR" is lined up along the activated line and the winning of the RB is established, it is determined whether or not the winning count is 8 times or the game count is 12 times in the RB gaming state. . If the determination in ST38 is "YES", the process proceeds to ST39, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST40. In ST39, the game state is shifted to the normal game state, and the process proceeds to ST40. At ST40, a BB / RB winning check process is performed. In this BB / RB prize check process, it is determined whether or not a BB or RB prize has been established.
When the winning of BB is established, the game state is changed to B
When the B general game state is entered and the winning of the RB is established, the game state is changed to the RB game state. Then, Fig. 1
Move to ST9 of 8.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a game state monitoring process will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state (ST41). If this determination is “YES”, then FIG.
Moves to ST22, and if "NO", moves to ST42. In ST42, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the internal winning state. If this determination is “YES”, then FIG.
If ST22 is "NO", that is, if the gaming state is the general gaming state (including the first game in the general gaming state after the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends), the process proceeds to ST43. In ST43, it is determined whether or not the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks is "1" or more. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST44, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST22 in FIG.

In ST44, the number of continuous games is determined by lottery based on the random number values extracted from the range of "0" to "255" and the continuous game number determination table (FIG. 12). Then, the "next bonus" is determined by lottery (ST45). Specifically, random numbers are extracted from the range of "0" to "255". And the extracted random value is "0"
-When within the range of "127", the "next bonus" is B
Determined as B. On the other hand, the extracted random number value is "128" ~
When it is within the range of "256", RB the "next bonus"
To decide. The "next bonus" is a bonus that can be achieved after a "high probability replay" that is generated in ST50 described below is completed. When the "high probability replaying BB internal winning state" occurs, the "next bonus" is BB. On the other hand, if the “high probability replaying RB internal winning state” occurs, the next bonus is RB. However, the "next bonus" may be changed in ST48 described later. Subsequently, in ST46, it is determined whether or not the number of stocks of the bonus corresponding to the "next bonus" is "1" or more. If this determination is “YES”,
Move to ST47, and if "NO", move to ST48.
For example, when the "next bonus" is BB and the BB stock number is "1" or more, the determination in ST46 is "YES".
Becomes

In ST47, it is determined that the bonus corresponding to the "next bonus" is being internally won, and the process proceeds to ST49. ST48
Now, let's say that the bonus not corresponding to the “next bonus” is being internally won, that is, the “next bonus” is changed, and the ST
Move to 49. In ST49, the number of stocks corresponding to the bonus that has been internally won in ST47 or ST48 is subtracted by "1". Subsequently, the high-probability replay flag is turned on, the number of continuous games determined in ST44 is set (ST50), and the process proceeds to ST22 in FIG. Where ST
In 47 or ST48, the internal bonus is being won,
A high-probability replay flag is set in ST50. Therefore,
At the time of processing of ST50, the game state is "high probability re-playing BB.
The state shifts to either the "internal winning state" or the "high probability replaying RB internal winning state". In addition, after the transition of the game state, until the first game in the general game state after the game state that occurs when the winning of the corresponding bonus is completed ends Is never done.

Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. To determine the internal winning combination, refer to FIG.
This is performed using the random number value extracted in ST19.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state (ST61). If this determination is “YES”, ST6
If NO in step 5, the process moves to ST62. ST6
In 2, it is determined whether or not the high-probability replay flag is "off", that is, whether or not "normal probability replay is in progress". If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST63, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST64. In ST63, the probability lottery table for normal probability replay (FIG. 5)
Based on (1)), a lottery for internal winning combination is performed, and ST66
Move on to. In ST64, an internal winning combination is drawn based on the high-probability-replay-in-probability lottery table (FIG. 5 (2)), and the process proceeds to ST66. If the determination in ST61 is "YES", a lottery for internal winning combination is performed based on a bonus medium probability lottery table (not shown) (ST65), and ST66.
Move on to. In ST66, the information on the selected internal winning combination is stored in the RAM 33, and the information on the number of continuous games is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The transmitted information on the number of continuous games is used in the process of FIG. 27 described later. Then, ST6
In 7, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB or RB. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST68,
If "NO", the process moves to ST23 in FIG. ST68
Then, "1" is added to the BB stock number or the RB stock number according to the type of internally won bonus, and S of FIG.
Move to T23.

Next, the stop table group selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for selecting a stop table (ST71). The extracted random number value is used to determine which stop table is selected from the stop tables included in the stop table group corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning combination. continue,
It is determined whether or not "high probability replay is in progress" (ST72).
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST73 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST75. In ST73, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a re-game. If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST74, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST75. In ST74, "0" to "65535"
Based on the random number value extracted from the range and the re-play selection table (FIG. 9), either the re-game winning possible stop table group or the winning non-achieving stop table group is selected.
In ST75, the stop table group is selected based on the internal winning combination and the game state.

Subsequently, the number of continuous games is subtracted by "1" (ST76), and it is determined whether or not the number of continuous games is "0" (ST77). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST78, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST79. In ST78, the high-probability replay flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to ST25 in FIG. Here, "BB with high probability replay
In the case of "internal winning state" or "high probability replaying RB internal winning state", the game state shifts to "BB internal winning state" or "RB internal winning state" in ST78. S
At T79, it is determined whether or not the internal winning of "None (Loss)" has been won. If this determination is “YES”, ST78
If "NO", the process moves to ST25 in FIG.

Next, referring to FIG. 24, sub control circuit 72
The game shop support processing of will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 executes the "setting confirmation /
It is determined whether the "change start command" has been received (ST
81). If this determination is "YES", an amusement shop support menu display process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed (ST82). Then, it is determined whether or not a "setting confirmation / change end command" has been received (ST83). If this determination is “YES”, the operation moves to ST84, and if “NO”, the operation moves to ST82. In ST84, the game shop support process is terminated, and the process proceeds to ST81. Here, in the game shop support menu display processing of ST82, after the "setting confirmation / change start command" is received until the "setting confirmation / change end command" is received, that is, the power supply main switch 25 and the setting key type. This is performed when the switch 27 is "ON". Therefore, the game shop side can select the “setting value” based on the stock number and the like.

Next, referring to FIG. 25, sub control circuit 72
The game shop support menu display process will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 displays a game shop support menu (ST91). Specifically, FIG.
The image control circuit 81 is controlled so that the image shown in (1) is displayed on the display screen 5a. Then, it is determined whether any menu is selected, that is, whether there is an input from the O button switch 28b (ST92). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST93, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST83 in FIG. In ST93, display processing according to the selected menu is performed. This display processing includes stock number confirmation image display processing shown in FIG. 26 described later. Then, it transfers to ST83 of FIG.

Next, referring to FIG. 26, sub control circuit 72
The stock number confirmation image display process will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 sends the ST signal shown in FIG.
The image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to display the stock number confirmation image based on the stock number information included in the “setting confirmation / change start command” received at 81 (ST1
01). For example, when the BB stock number is “54” and the RB stock number is “21”, the image shown in FIG. 2B is displayed on the display screen 5a based on the process of ST101. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the X button switch 28c (ST102). This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process moves to ST83 in Fig. 24, and if "NO", the process moves to ST101. Here, when the "setting confirmation / change end command" is received while the stock number confirmation image is displayed. Also, the amusement store support process is to be completed. As described above, the “setting confirmation / change start command” is transmitted in response to the operation of the setting key type switch 27, and the stock number confirmation image is displayed by selecting the item for stock number confirmation. .

Next, referring to FIG. 27, sub control circuit 72
The production process of will be described.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the information on the number of continuous games has been received (ST111).
If this determination is “YES”, the number of continuous games is “2.
5 ”,“ 50 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 150 ”or“ 20 ”
It is determined whether or not it is "0" (ST112). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST113, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST114. In the game of “345 times” which is the expected value, the number of times determined to be “YES” is “5” and the number of times determined to be “NO” is “340.” In ST113, “0” is set. The random number value extracted from the range of "-" 65535 "and the effect determination table corresponding to the number of continuous games among the effect determination tables A to E are used to perform effect lottery processing for determining whether or not the effect is executed. ST11
In 4, the random number value extracted from the range of "0" to "65535",
And the effect lottery process is performed using the effect determination table F.
Then, it is determined whether or not the performance execution has been won (ST1
15). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST116, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST111. ST11
In 6, the image control circuit 81 is controlled so as to produce an effect that suggests the number of continuous games, and the process proceeds to ST111.

For example, when the number of continuous games is "100" and the extracted random number value is a value within the range of "0" to "5503" (when the production execution table is used to win the production). , Or the number of continuous games is not “100”,
When the extracted random number value is a value within the range of “8” to “23” (when the performance determination table F is used to win the performance execution), for example, “remaining” is displayed on the display screen 5a by the process of ST116. A display such as “100 games“ Bonus prize? ”Is displayed.

Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

In the embodiment, the "setting confirmation / change start command" is transmitted when the setting key type switch 27 is operated, and the stock number confirmation image is displayed by selecting the item for stock number confirmation. However, it is not limited to this. The sub control circuit 72 displays "setting confirmation /
When the "change start command" is received, the stock number may be automatically notified.

In the embodiment, as the predetermined situation, "during high probability replay (excluding games internally won to" none (miss) ")" is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, "a situation in which kick-off control is performed only for bonuses regardless of an internal winning combination", "a situation in which there is a high probability of internal winning for a so-called single bonus", "a situation in which there is a high probability of internally winning a certain small winning combination""Basically, reel stop control is performed only based on the player's timing,
That is, the situation in which the stop operation position and the stop control position match (so-called “challenge time (CT)”)
Etc., and any other situation can be adopted. In addition, as a predetermined combination, a predetermined small combination, a single bonus, BB, RB
Etc., it is possible to adopt an arbitrary role.

Further, after the internal winning of a combination other than BB or RB, for example, a single bonus, the single bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the winning of the single bonus is established. Even if the single bonus is internally won, it is possible to win the single bonus internally, and if the single bonus is won multiple times without winning the single bonus, the number of single bonus wins will be established. It may be possible to realize it.

In the embodiment, in "during high probability replay" which is an example of a predetermined situation, whether or not the winning of the replay is realized by internal lottery (selection of stop table group), that is, " It is determined whether to perform the pull-in control (control for establishing a prize) or the kicking control (control for not establishing a prize), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation mode of the stop button for performing the "pull-in control" (operation sequence of the stop button, operation timing, or the like) is determined. Then, a value obtained by multiplying the probability that the operation is performed in that manner and the probability of internally winning the “replay” which is an example of a predetermined role in “during high probability replay” is “normal probability replaying”. In, it can be made equal to the probability of internally winning the "replay".
In this case, the player can increase the number of medals he or she has by notifying the mode of the operation, so that the interest of the game is increased.

Further, in the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is used as the notifying means, but a production reel, a moving object such as a model (so-called "feature", etc.), sound, light, LED dot matrix, etc. are used. You may do it. The variable display means and the notification means may be realized by one device, or may be realized by different devices. For example, in a so-called "liquid crystal pachi-slot", the variable display means and the notification means can be realized by a liquid crystal display device.

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

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of a display screen.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of symbols arranged on a reel.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a relationship between a winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a replay selection table.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a stop table where re-game winning combinations can be established.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a winning non-establishment stop table.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a continuous game number determination table.

The figure which shows the production decision table.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the degree of reliability of notification corresponding to the number of games.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit according to an embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart following FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart following FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a gaming state monitoring process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a probability lottery process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a stop table group selection process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a game shop support process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a game shop support menu display process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing stock number confirmation image display processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect process.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part,
3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b ... Top line, 8c ... Center line, 8d ... Bottom line, 8e ... Cross-up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11 ... 1
-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ...
Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout port, 16 ... Medal receiving part, 17 ... Hit indicator lamp, 18 ... Payout display part, 19 ... Credit display part, 20
... Bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 22S ... Insertion medal sensor,
23 ... Payout table panel, 25 ... Power main switch, 26
... reset switch, 27 ... setting key type switch, 28
a ... Cross button switch, 28b ... ○ button switch,
28c ... x button switch, 29 ... pointer, 30 ... microcomputer, 31 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 3
3 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... Random number generator, 37 ... Sampling circuit, 3
8 ... I / O port, 39 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R ... Stepping Motor, 5
0 ... Reel position detection circuit, 51 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 7
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main control circuit, 72 ... Sub control circuit, 73 ... Sub microcomputer, 74 ... Sub CPU, 75 ... Program ROM, 76 ... Work RAM, 77 ... IN port, 78
... sound source IC, 79 ... power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... image control circuit, 82 ... image control CPU, 83
Image control work RAM, 84 Image control program R
OM, 85 ... IN port, 86 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88 ... Image control IC.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a variable display of the symbols based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. A game machine comprising stop control means for stop control, and informing means for informing the number of times a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination can be realized. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of times is the number of times that the winning of the predetermined winning combination is established, subtracted from the number of times when the internal winning combination determining means determines the predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination. A gaming machine characterized in that 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising operation means for a game store side to set the degree of advantage of the player in the game, and the notification means starts operation of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that the notification is given in response to the event. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification means ends the notification when the operation of the operation means is completed. 5. A game machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the internal winning combination determination means and the stop control means are provided, and a main control portion to which a signal based on the operation of the operation means is input, and the notification means. And a sub-control unit for controlling, wherein the main control unit and the sub-control unit communicate in one direction from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning combination includes a plurality of types of winning combinations, and the notifying unit reports the number of times for each of the plurality of types of winning combinations. A gaming machine characterized by. 7. A variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, and a variable display of the symbols based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means. It is provided with stop control means for controlling stop and storage means for storing information on the number of times that a predetermined winning combination can be achieved, and when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the information is stored in the storage area of the storage means. A gaming machine characterized by not initializing a storage area for playing.