JP2005287897A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting gaming machine.
SOLUTION: Each time a game start command signal is input from a game start command means, a random value generation means for generating a random value for determining a stop mode of identification information in a variation display means, and a predetermined value In the unit game after the unit game, the change of the identification information is stopped. And stop control means to be executed based on the stop command signal input from the stop command means.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, a video slot, a slot machine, an arcade game machine, or a home game machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as a big bonus, hereinafter abbreviated as BB) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a game that gives a relatively small profit to the player are given. There is a winning combination (referred to as a regular bonus, hereinafter abbreviated as RB) that allows a predetermined number of games.

Moreover, in the current mainstream model, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an activated line), and in order to establish a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, The player stops at the timing when the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as internal winning) by the lottery process can be stopped on the active line for the winning combination of the internal winning winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning winning). It is required to perform the operation. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a skillful technique for the timing of the stop operation (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention) is currently the mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, an interesting gaming machine is desired by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game in response to a first operation by the player, and the game start command input from the game start command means. Based on the signal, a variation display means for performing a variation display of the identification information, and a stop mode of the identification information in the variation display means each time a game start command signal is input from the game start command means Random value generation means for generating a random number value, stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing stop of variation display of identification information in response to a second operation by the player, and input from the stop command means Based on the stop command signal and the random value generated by the random value generation means, stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information, and the change by the stop control means Display means for giving a predetermined game value to a player when the stop mode of the identification information stopped by the display means is a predetermined stop mode, and the stop control means Stopping the change display of the identification information in the unit game after the unit game, one of the random number values generated by the random value generation means during the predetermined unit game, and the subsequent unit game And the stop command signal input from the stop command means.

  In the above invention, the random number value generating means stores random number values generated by the random number value up to a predetermined number, and the stop control means displays the variation information of the identification information in the subsequent unit game. In the random number value stored in the random number value storage means, the random number value other than the random number value used for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game, and the subsequent unit game You may make it perform based on the said stop command signal input from the said stop command means.

  In the above invention, the stop control means causes the stop to be performed using the random number values stored in the random value storage means according to the order stored in the random value storage means, and the random value storage means A predetermined random number value stored after a random number value stored and used for stopping the variable information display in a predetermined unit game is a random value for making the stop state of the identification information the predetermined stop mode. In this case, the notification means may have notification control means for notifying the player of information related to the predetermined stop mode in the unit game after the predetermined unit game.

  Further, in the above invention, the predetermined random number value is stored after a predetermined number of random numbers used for stopping the change display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game, and the notification control means Means for notifying the player that the stop mode of the identification information is the predetermined stop mode in the specific unit game that is the unit game after the predetermined number of units after the predetermined unit game. May be.

  In the above invention, the notifying control means may inform the notifying means that the stop mode of the identification information may be the predetermined stop mode in the unit game before the specific unit game. You may make it alert | report.

  According to the present invention, a variety of interesting games can be provided.

(Configuration of gaming machine in this embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (one embodiment of the present invention). The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, or tokens. In the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, the cherry symbol shown in FIG. 2 described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a cherry small component described later) corresponds to one of the activated pay lines. The symbol is stopped at a predetermined position (for example, a position in the left display window 4L if the number of BETs described later is 3), or one of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is activated. A predetermined winning combination is won by stopping and displaying in a predetermined position corresponding to the winning line.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R forms a fluctuation display 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 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display unit 19 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals (hereinafter also referred to as BET number) provided to play one game (corresponding to a unit game). To do.

  Here, in the present embodiment, one game ends when all reels are stopped. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is 1 and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is 2 and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of stored medals. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line.

  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 display lamp 17 basically lights up until BB or RB wins after BB or RB can win. Here, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus hereinafter. The payout display unit 18 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays a payout number of medals when a winning combination is won.

  A bonus game information display unit 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display unit 2a. The bonus game information display unit 20 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of games in the BB general gaming state. A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information relating to the game is displayed.

  A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. When the 1-BET switch 11 is pressed, one of the credited medals is bet on the game, and when the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed, two of the credited medals Is bet on the game and the maximum BET switch 13 is pressed, the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game is bet. By pressing these BET switches, a predetermined effective line is activated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting display of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

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

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol example in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of 00 to 20, and is stored in a ROM 32 described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, a BAR symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol, a replay symbol and a cherry symbol is represented. ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration including an image control circuit 80 that controls the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. 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.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 transmits various tables such as a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the image control circuit 80. Various control commands (commands) and the like are stored. This command includes a start command, an all reel stop command, and the like. The image control circuit 80 does not send a command to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit 80. Various information (for example, flags) is stored in the RAM 33.

(Contents of various tables)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a combination such as a winning combination, a payout number (payout), and a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination. The combinations of payout numbers and symbols corresponding to each combination (BB, etc.) are as shown in FIG.

  The gaming state includes a general gaming state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. The BB general gaming state is a gaming state that starts from the next game won when BB is determined as a winning combination and BB wins. The BB general gaming state does not include the RB gaming state that starts when the RB wins in the BB general gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state that starts from the next game won by RB being determined as a winning combination and winning by RB.

  Hereinafter, the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state started when the RB wins in this BB general gaming state are collectively referred to as a BB gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, RB and BB determined as the winning combination in the probability lottery process in step 8 described later are effective in the game (unit game) in which the winning combination is determined. If the winning of RB and BB is not realized, the RB and BB determined as the winning combination are not effective after the next game. In other words, in the present embodiment, after the next game, RB and BB determined as winning combinations are not carried over as carryovers until the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state or the BB gaming state.

  The general gaming state means a normal gaming state other than the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state described above. Specifically, in the general gaming state, a normal probability replaying state (hereinafter simply referred to as non-FT) in which the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination is a normal state, and the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination. Includes a high-probability re-playing state (hereinafter simply referred to as FT) in which is higher than the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 4, BB wins are determined by red 7 (symbol)-red 7-red 7 or blue 7 (symbol)-blue 7-when BB is determined as a winning combination in the general gaming state. This is achieved by aligning blue 7 along the active line. In this case, 15 medals are paid out, and the gaming state of the next game becomes the BB general gaming state.

  The BB gaming state ends when the BB general gaming state is played by 30 games, or when the RB gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state three times and the third RB gaming state is finished. Then, when the BB game state ends, the game state is shifted to the general game state.

  RB winning is realized by arranging BAR (symbol) -BAR-BAR along the active line when RB is determined as the winning combination in the general gaming state or the BB general gaming state. In this case, 15 medals are paid out. The RB winning in the BB general gaming state is generally referred to as JAC IN. After the RB wins in the BB general gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

In this RB gaming state, the number of times a prize can be won is up to eight. In other words, this RB gaming state ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of winnings reaches 8. Then, when the RB gaming state ends, the gaming state changes (for example, shifts to the general gaming state).
The winning of the small role of cherry is realized by arranging cherry (cherry symbol) -ANY (ANY indicates that the type of symbol does not matter) -ANY along the active line. The winning of the small role of the bell is realized by arranging the bell (bell symbol) -bell-bell along the active line. The winning of a watermelon small role is realized by arranging watermelon (watermelon pattern)-watermelon-watermelon along the effective line.

  Replay winning is realized by arranging Replay-Replay-Replay along the active line. When the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (automatically inserted) in the next game, so that the player can play the next game without consuming medals.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a non-FT probability lottery table used when the winning combination is determined when the gaming state is non-FT, and FIG. 5B is a diagram where the gaming state is FT. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table for FT used at the time of determination of a winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the non-FT probability lottery table, each role (BB, etc.), a random number range, and a winning probability (when the denominator is 16384 and the numerator is 1) are associated with each other. ing. In this probability lottery table, when a random number within the range of 1967 to 4210 is extracted from the random number extraction range of 0 to 16383 in the probability lottery process, the replay becomes a winning combination. The probability that this replay is determined as a winning combination is 1 / 7.301.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the FT probability lottery table, each role (BB, etc.), a random number range, and a winning probability (when the denominator is 16384 and the numerator is 1) are associated with each other. Yes. In this probability lottery table, when a random number within the range of 1967 to 4211 is extracted from the random number extraction range of 0 to 16383 in the probability lottery process, the replay becomes a winning combination. The probability that this replay is determined as a winning combination is 1 / 7.298.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B described above, the probability 1 / 7.298 that the replay is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is FT is when the gaming state is non-FT. The probability of replay being determined as a winning combination is higher than 1 / 7.301. As shown in FIG. 6 to be described later, when the replay is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is non-FT, the replay is determined as a winning combination for stop at 100%, and the replay is performed when the gaming state is FT. Is determined as a winning combination for 100% replay. That is, the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination for stop when the gaming state is non-FT is 1 / 7.298, and the probability that the replay is determined as a winning combination for stop when the gaming state is FT is 1. /7.301, and whether the gaming state is FT or non-FT is controlled to be a probability difference that is almost indistinguishable for the player.

  For example, in the probability lottery process described later, the CPU 31 refers to the non-FT probability lottery table if the set random number for the probability lottery is 1900 when the gaming state is non-FT. The small combination of watermelon corresponding to the random number range 1803-1966 including the numerical value 1900 is determined as the winning combination. Further, for example, in the probability lottery process described later, the CPU 31 refers to the FT probability lottery table when the gaming state is FT and the set random number for the probability lottery is 2000, the above random lottery table. The replay corresponding to the random number range 1967 to 4211 including the numerical value 2000 is determined as the winning combination.

  Although not shown here, the bonus medium probability lottery table referred to in the probability lottery process in the bonus game state (for example, BB game state, RB game state) is the same as the table shown in FIG. Configured.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a stop winning combination selection table used in a stop winning combination determining process described later. In this winning combination selection table for stopping, each winning combination is associated with a winning probability corresponding to the gaming state and a winning combination for stopping.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is non-FT and BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, BB or RB is determined as the winning winning combination with a probability of 1/256. Loss is determined as a winning combination for stopping at a probability of / 256.

  For example, in the stop winning combination selection table, the random number range associated with non-FT, winning combination BB, and stopping winning combination BB is 0, and non-FT, winning combination BB, Consider a case where the random number range associated with the winning combination lose is 1 to 255, and the random number extraction range in the stop winning combination determination process is 0 to 255.

  After determining BB as the winning combination, the CPU 31 determines that the game state is non-FT in the later-described winning combination determination process for stop and 0 is set as a random value for determining the stop winning combination. With reference to the winning combination selection table, the BB corresponding to the random number range 0 including the random number value 0 is determined as the winning combination for stopping. In addition, after determining BB as the winning combination, the CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is non-FT and sets 10 as the random number for determining the stopping winning combination in the stop winning combination determination process described later. With reference to the stop winning combination selection table, the loss corresponding to the random number range 1 to 255 including the random number value 10 is determined as the stop winning combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is FT and BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, BB or RB is determined as the winning winning combination with a probability of 255/256, Loss is determined as a winning combination for stopping with a probability of 1/256.

  For example, in the stop winning combination selection table, the random number range associated with FT, winning combination BB, and stopping winning combination BB is 0 to 254, and FT, winning combination BB, and stop It is assumed that the random number range associated with the winning combination lose is 255, and the random number extraction range in the stop winning combination determination process is 0 to 255.

  After determining BB as the winning combination, the CPU 31 determines that when the gaming state is FT and 230 is set as the random number for determining the stopped winning combination in the stop winning combination determination process described later With reference to the combination selection table, the BB corresponding to the random number range 0 to 254 including the random number 230 is determined as the winning combination for stop. Further, after determining BB as the winning combination, the CPU 31 stops when the gaming state is FT and the random number value for determining the stopping winning combination is set to 255 in the stop winning combination determination process described later. With reference to the winning combination selection table, the loss corresponding to the random number range 255 including the random number value 255 is determined as the winning combination for stopping.

  In addition, when the gaming state is non-FT or FT, if the small part of cherry, the small part of bell, and the small part of watermelon are determined as winning parts, respectively, there is a probability of 1/1. The role, Bell's small part, and watermelon's small part are determined as the winning combination for stopping. Further, when the replay is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is non-FT or FT, the replay is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 1/1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is non-FT and a loss is determined as the winning combination, the left 1st related stopping winning combination is determined with a probability of 85/256. This left 1st related stop winning combination is stopped when the player presses the stop button 7L (hereinafter referred to as the left stop button 7L) for the first time during rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It means a chance as a winning combination, and the order of pressing the stop button is another mode (for example, when the stop button 7C (hereinafter referred to as the middle stop button 7C) is first pressed by the player). In this case, it means a loss as a winning winning combination.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is non-FT and a loss is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination for the 1st related stop is determined with a probability of 85/256. Among these, the 1st related stop winning combination is the chance that the winning combination for stopping will be selected when the middle stop button 7C is pressed first by the player during the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This means that if the order in which the stop button is pressed is in another form (for example, when the stop button 7R (hereinafter referred to as the right stop button 7R) is pressed first by the player), the winning winning combination It means lost as.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is non-FT and a loss is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination for the right 1st related stop is determined with a probability of 85/256. If the right stop button 7R is first pressed by the player during the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, this right 1st related stop winning combination This means that when the order in which the stop button is pressed is in another mode (for example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed first by the player), the player loses as a winning combination for stoppage.

  Further, when the gaming state is non-FT and a loss is determined as a winning combination, a loss is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 1/256.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is FT and a loss is determined as a winning combination, a winning combination for left 1st related stop, a winning combination for 1st related stop as a winning combination for stopping The winning combination for the stop and the right 1st related stop is not determined.

  For example, in the winning winning combination selection table, the random number range associated with the winning combination of non-FT and losing and the left 1st related stopping winning combination is 0 to 84, and the winning combination of non-FT and losing The random number range associated with the middle 1st related winning combination is 85 to 169, and the random number range associated with the non-FT and lost winning combination and the right 1st related winning combination is 170- The random number range associated with the winning combination for non-FT and losing and the winning combination for stopping losing is 255, and the extraction range of random numbers in the winning combination determining process for stopping is 0 to 255. Think about the case.

  After losing as the winning combination, the CPU 31 stops the game when the gaming state is non-FT and 80 is set as a random value for determining the stopped winning combination in the stop winning combination determination process described later. With reference to the winning combination selection table, the left 1st related stop winning combination corresponding to the random number range 0 to 84 including the random value 80 is determined as the stopping winning combination.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is FT and a loss is determined as a winning combination, a loss is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 224/256. Further, when the gaming state is FT and a loss is determined as the winning combination, the chance item is determined as the winning winning combination with a probability of 32/256.

  For example, in the stop winning combination selection table, the random number ranges associated with the winning combination of FT and Lost, the left 1st related stop winning combination, the middle 1st related stopping winning combination, and the left 1st related stopping winning combination The random number range corresponding to the winning combination of FT and losing and the winning combination of losing is 0 to 223, and the winning combination of FT and losing and the winning combination of stopping the chance Assume that the associated random number range is 224 to 255, and the random number extraction range in the stop winning combination determination process is 0 to 255.

  After determining the loss as the winning combination, the CPU 31 selects the winning combination for stopping when the gaming state is FT and 80 is set as the random value for determining the stopping winning combination in the stop winning combination determining process described later. With reference to the table, the loss corresponding to the random number range 0 to 223 including the random value 80 is determined as a winning combination for stop.

  Here, the probability that BB is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is non-FT is the same (1 / 49.951) as the probability that BB is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is FT. The probability that RB is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is non-FT is the same (1 / 99.902) as the probability that RB is determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is FT (FIG. 5). And, when BB or RB is determined as a winning combination and the gaming state is non-FT, the probability that BB or RB is determined as a winning combination for stopping is as low as 1/256, whereas BB or RB When RB is determined as a winning combination and the gaming state is FT, the probability that BB or RB is determined as a winning combination for stopping is considerably high at 255/256.

  For this reason, FT may realize BB or RB winning with higher probability than non-FT, and can be said to be a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  That is, non-FT means a stop mode (for example, red 7 (symbol)-red 7-for realizing the winning of the specific role when the winning role is determined to be a specific role (for example, BB). It is a gaming state in which the probability of stopping the variable display with the red 7 symbol combination) is the first probability (for example, (1 / 49.951) * (1/256)), and FT is the above stop It can be said that the gaming state has a second probability (for example, (1 / 49.951) * (255/256)) that is higher than the first probability.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stopping, and the stop table group to be selected. The relationship among the gaming state, the winning combination for stoppage, and the stop table group in this figure is used in the table line selection process described later. The stop table group indicates, for example, a set of stop tables shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and is selected at the time of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, the contents of the selected stop table group can basically change according to the gaming state, the winning combination for stop, but in the embodiment, the name of the table group shown in the column of the stop table group, Basically, it is determined based on whether or not there is a possibility of winning a prize and the types of roles that may be possible. For this reason, in the embodiment, even when stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not always match. Even if a winning stoptable group (for example, a BB winning stoptable group) is selected, the winning mode is not always stopped and displayed depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L to 7R of the player. (When the press operation cannot be performed well), the lost winning mode may be stopped and displayed.

  When the non-winning stop table group is selected, no winning combination is won regardless of the winning combination or the gaming state. On the other hand, when a winning possible stop table group is selected, a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is possible, but winning of other winning combinations cannot be basically realized.

  Specifically, for example, a bell winning combination stop table group is selected in a table line selection process described later because a bell small combination is determined as a stop winning combination in a stop winning combination determination process described later Can achieve a prize for a bell, but cannot achieve a prize for a role other than the small part of a bell (for example, BB). In addition, for example, when a replay winning stop table group is selected because the replay is determined as a stop winning combination in the stop winning combination determination process described later, a replay winning can be realized. No winning of any other role will be realized.

  For example, when the game state is non-FT or FT and the winning combination for stop is determined to be lost, the table table selection process to be described later selects a stop table group that cannot win. In this case, no winning combination is realized.

  On the other hand, when the game state is non-FT or FT and the winning combination for stop is determined as BB or RB, the BB winning stop table group or the RB winning stop table group is selected in the table line selection process described later. Is done. For example, when a BB winning stop table group is selected in the table line selection process, BB winning can be realized.

  Here, when the gaming state is non-FT, the winning combination for stop is determined as the left 1st related stop winning combination, and the left stop button 7L is the first while the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. When pressed by the player, the chance-table stoppable table group is selected, and the order in which the stop buttons are pressed is changed to other modes (for example, the right stop button 7R is the first while the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating). In the case of first being pressed by the player, etc., a stop table group that cannot win a prize is selected. Similarly, when the winning state for the stop is determined to be the winning combination for the 1st stop related to the middle or the winning combination for the stop related to the 1st right when the gaming state is non-FT, the table group for which the chance eyes can be stopped or the non-winning stop A table group is selected.

  If the gaming state is FT and the winning combination for stoppage is determined to be a chance, a chance-stoptable table group is selected in a table line selection process described later.

  The stop table group is used in the slip frame number determination process described later. In this stop table group, stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are shown.

  The stop operation position is the symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol) that is located on the center line 8c when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated. A code number of a symbol whose center is substantially opposite to the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel that has been stopped at the stop operation position stops.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is four. That is, based on the selected stop table, stop control is performed so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c within a maximum of 4 frames. For example, when the BB winning stop table shown in FIG. 8B to be described later is selected, the cherry of the code number 5 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the central reel (hereinafter referred to as the middle reel) 3C. On the condition that the middle stop button 7C is operated, the CPU 31 stops the middle reel 3C so as to stop and display the replay of the code number 1 (the number of sliding frames is 4) at the position of the center line 8c. Control (symbol pull-in control) can be performed.

  The number of sliding symbols indicates the number of symbols that have moved in the display window after the stop button is operated and before the reels stop (the amount of symbol movement (movement distance until the reels stop) ) The number of sliding symbols is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined winning line when the stop button was operated, and the code number of the symbol that stopped on the winning line when the reel actually stopped. Expressed by the absolute value of the difference. This number of sliding frames may be referred to as the number of pull-ins.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a non-winning stop table used when a loss is determined as a winning combination for stop. This stop table is used when the reels are controlled to stop so that a loss that means that all the symbols corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not aligned is established. When the code number of the stop operation position corresponding to the code number of the stop control position shown in FIG. 8A is selected on the center line 8c, various symbols corresponding to the loss are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 3, 8, 11, 16, or 20. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these (middle symbol) is Replay. As shown in FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the middle reel 3C is one of the code numbers 1, 6, 10, 15, or 18. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these (middle symbol) is Replay. As shown in FIG. 8A, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers 1, 4, 9, 13 or 17. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols (middle symbols) corresponding to these are red 7, bell, blue 7, BAR, and cherry.

  As described above, when the stop control position of the non-winning stop table shown in FIG. 8A is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the middle and center of the left display window 4L. Replay-Replay-Red 7 (or bell or blue 7 or the like) is stopped and displayed at each position in the middle of the display window 4C and the middle of the right display window 4R, and no winning is made.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a BB winning stop table used when BB is determined as a winning combination for stop. This table is used when the reels 7 are stopped and controlled so that red 7 (design of red 7) -red 7-red 7 are arranged along the top line 8b and BB wins.

  Among the code numbers at the stop control position shown in FIG. 8B, the code numbers within the bold frame are used. When the code number of the stop operation position corresponding to the code number in the bold frame is selected on the center line 8c, red 7-red 7-red 7 are arranged along the top line 8b.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the stop control position in the bold line frame corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is the code number 1. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above (the symbol in the upper stage) corresponding to these is a symbol of red 7.

  As described above, when the stop control position within the bold line frame of the BB winning stop table group shown in FIG. 8B is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the player's Depending on the timing of the stop operation, red 7-red 7--in each position of the top line 8b, that is, the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the upper stage of the central display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. Red 7 is stopped and displayed, and BB winning is realized.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an RB winning stop table used when RB is determined as a winning combination for stopping. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that BAR-BAR-BARs are arranged along the top line 8b and RBs win.

  Among the code numbers at the stop control position shown in FIG. 9A, the code numbers within the bold line frame are used. When the code number of the stop operation position corresponding to the code number in the bold frame is selected on the center line 8c, BAR-BAR-BARs are arranged along the top line 8b.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the stop control position in the bold line frame corresponding to the left reel 3L is the code number 16. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above (the symbol in the upper stage) corresponding to these symbols is a BAR symbol. Also, as shown in FIG. 9A, the stop control position within the bold line frame corresponding to the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is the code number 14. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above (the symbol in the upper stage) corresponding to these symbols is a BAR symbol.

  As described above, when the stop control position within the bold line frame of the RB winning stop table group shown in FIG. 9A is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the player's Depending on the timing of the stop operation, BAR-BAR-BAR is located at each position of the top line 8b, that is, the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the upper stage of the central display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. The display is stopped and RB winning is realized.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a chance eye stoptable table used when a chance eye is determined as a winning combination for stopping. The winning combination for the left 1st related stop, the winning combination for the 1st related stop, and the winning combination for the 1st related stop are determined as the winning combination for stopping, and the left stop is performed during the rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. Even when the button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R are pressed first, the chance eye stoptable table is used. This stop table is used when the symbol variable display is stopped in a specific stop mode (described later) in each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers 2, 5, 10, 15, or 19. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above (the symbol in the upper stage) corresponding to these is a bell symbol. As shown in FIG. 9B, the stop control position of the middle reel 3C is one of the code numbers 1, 6, 11, 15 or 18. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one lower symbol (the symbol in the lower row) corresponding to these symbols is a bell symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 0, 5, 8, 13, or 17. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one symbol above (the symbol in the upper stage) corresponding to these is a bell symbol.

  As described above, when the stop control position of the chance stoppage table shown in FIG. 9B is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the upper and center of the left display window 4L Bell (bell symbol) -bell-bell is stopped and displayed at each position in the lower part of the display window 4C and the upper part of the right display window 4R, and a specific stop mode (a mode in which the bell symbol is displayed in a V shape) ) To stop the symbol variation display.

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

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and a display unit that drives and controls various display units A drive circuit 48 is connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38. 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 main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, an insertion medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, 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.

  The start switch 6S detects an operation of the start lever 6, and is a game start means for starting a game (unit game) based on an operation by the player. Specifically, the start switch 6S outputs a game start command signal for starting a game based on the operation of the start lever 6 by the player. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 outputs a stop command signal for instructing to stop the change display of the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed in response to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player. Is a stop command means for outputting to

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor arranged on the reel and outputs a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs, to the CPU 31, a signal indicating 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.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, 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 winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled 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 output 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. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are output every rotation, and these reset pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50.

  By this reset pulse, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to zero. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for 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 symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When the winning combination is determined by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random sampling, the CPU 31 performs an operation sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the signal and the selected stop table (stop table group), a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode indicates a winning of a predetermined combination, the CPU 31 outputs a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  The CPU 31 is a winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination based on the start of the game by the start switch 6S. Specifically, when the start of one game (unit game) is permitted, the CPU 31 determines a predetermined combination as a winning combination based on the game start command signal input from the start switch 6S. Examples of the predetermined combination include a small combination of BB, RB, and watermelon as shown in FIG. 4 described above.

  In addition, the CPU 31 performs a game when the symbol stop mode of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a stop mode in which red 7-red 7-red 7 are arranged along the active line). This is game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value (for example, a transition to the BB game state) to a person.

  The CPU 31 is a random value generation means for generating a random value for determining a symbol stop mode in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R each time a game start command signal is input from the start switch 6S. Specifically, every time a game start command signal is input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 causes the random number generator 36 to generate a random number value within a predetermined range, and among the generated random number values, the sampling circuit 37 By extracting and setting one random number value as a random number value for probability lottery, a random number value for probability lottery is generated (see steps 112-1 to 112-3 in the start lever operation detection process described later). The winning combination is determined based on the random number for the probability lottery, the winning combination for stopping is determined based on the winning combination, and the stop mode of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined based on the winning combination for stopping. Thus, the generated random number for probability lottery can be said to be a random value for determining the symbol stop mode of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, the CPU 31 sets a random number command for instructing a random number for probability lottery every time a random number for probability lottery is generated.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation performed when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, the next stop operation is the second stop operation, and the stop operation is performed after the second stop operation. Is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Next, the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit of the present embodiment. The sub-control circuit controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and transmits the command to the sound / lamp control circuit 90 to be described later. A sound / lamp control circuit 90 for controlling the lamps 101 and the speakers 102 based on the transmitted command is provided.

  The image control circuit 80 is a circuit that controls an image signal output to the liquid crystal display device 5 based on a command from the main control circuit 7, and specifically, as shown in FIG. An image ROM 82, a video RAM 83, a serial port 84, an image control CPU 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87 built in the image control IC 86, a work RAM 88, and a calendar IC 89 are provided.

  The serial port 84 receives the command output from the main control circuit 71. The serial port 84 outputs the command generated by the image control CPU 85 to the sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  The program ROM 81 stores an image control program for image control by the image control CPU 85. The image ROM 82 stores image data for forming an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and image data relating to effects is stored at a predetermined address in the storage area. The video RAM 83 functions as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the image control IC 86.

  The work RAM 88 is a work area for image control by the image control CPU 85. The calendar IC 89 is an IC that manages data related to date and time, and outputs necessary calendar data to the image control CPU 85 in a timely manner. The data stored in the work RAM 88 and the calendar IC 89 is data to be backed up.

  Further, the image control CPU 85 controls display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to an image control program stored in the program ROM 81 based on parameters (each identifier, counter value, etc.) set in the work area in the work RAM 88. To do. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 stores a command (command indicating a gaming state, winning combination, etc.) received from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 84 in the work area of the work RAM 88 and stores it in the work area. Based on the information, the image data stored in the image ROM 82 is read out. The image control CPU 85 transmits the image data read from the image ROM 82 to the image control IC 86 and instructs the image control IC 86 to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The image control IC 86 performs the following processing based on an instruction from the image control CPU 85. The image control IC 86 (hereinafter also referred to as VDP) stores the image data received from the image control CPU 85 in a control RAM 87 provided in the image control IC 86 and is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the stored data. The image data (one frame) related to the image (one frame) is generated every predetermined timing (for example, 1/30 second) and is alternately stored in two frame buffers provided in the video RAM 83.

  Specifically, the image control IC 86 is based on image data (one frame) already stored in one frame buffer area (first frame buffer area) of the two frame buffer areas provided in the video RAM 83. Then, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and image data (one frame) relating to an image to be displayed next on the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored in the other frame buffer region (second frame buffer region). Thereafter, the image control IC 86 stores the image data (one frame) used for the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 from the image data (one frame) stored in the first frame buffer area into the second frame buffer area. The image data (one frame) to be displayed next on the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored in the first buffer frame area (bank switching). Bank switching is performed, for example, every 1/30 seconds.

  Here, the work area provided in the work RAM 88 of the image control circuit 80 will be described. The work RAM 88 is provided with a plurality of work areas for storing the work area name, the range of values that can be taken in the work area, and the meaning of the values in association with each other.

  Specifically, 0 or 1 is stored in the work area whose work area name is the in-game identifier. In this work area, 0 is a value indicating that no game is currently being played (outside the game), and 1 is a value indicating that a game is currently being played (in the game). .

  Any value of 0 to 6 is stored in the work area whose work area name is the effect identifier. In this work area, 0 is a value indicating that the type of the production is already attrition, 1 is a value indicating that the type of the production is already lost, and 2 is a type of the production. It is a value indicating that it is atari, 3 is a value indicating that the type of production is a gluttony, 4 is a value indicating that the type of production is dug here, and 5 is , A value indicating that the type of production is digging here, and 6 is a value indicating that the type of production is normal.

  In the work area whose work area name is the remaining game number counter, a value of 0 to 4 is stored. In this work area, 0 to 4 indicate the number of remaining games of effects performed over a plurality of games, respectively.

  In the work area whose work area name is the winning combination identifier, one of the values 00H to FFH expressed in hexadecimal is selected, and the winning combination is BB, RB, Replay, Watermelon small part, Bell small part, Cherry Is associated with a small role. In the work area whose work area name is the winning combination identifier, any value of 00H to FFH expressed in hexadecimal is stored, and the meaning of the value is the work whose work area name is the winning combination identifier. The same as the area.

  In the work area whose work area name is a random number counter, any value from 0 to 127 is stored. The value stored in this work area is a value that is updated (counted up) every 2 ms in a random number counter update process (step 231 described later).

  In the work area whose work area name is the stop reel identifier, one of values 0 to 2 is stored. In this work area, 0 is a value indicating that the stopped reel is the reel 3L (left reel), and 1 is a value indicating that the stopped reel is the reel 3C (middle reel). Is a value indicating that the stopped reel is the reel 3R (right reel).

  In the work area whose work area name is the VDP counter name, one of values 0 to 2 is stored. In the work area whose work area name is the unprocessed command storage area, commands received from the main control circuit 60 and not processed are stored.

  FIG. 11 is a jump table that correlates the type of input command with the jump destination process. This jump table is stored in the program ROM 81, for example. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 performs the type of the input command (unprocessed command described later) in step 203-2 described later while performing the RESET interrupt processing shown in FIG. Type) and the jump destination process are determined based on the jump table. Then, the image control CPU 85 performs jump destination processing (for example, medal insertion processing, random number storage processing, which will be described later), and upon completion of the jump destination processing, returns to the RESET interrupt processing.

  Next, an effect determination table for determining the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an effect determination table according to the present embodiment. The effect determination table is a table referred to in the game start process shown in FIG. 29 described later. In the effect determination table, the relationship between the type of winning combination, random number information, the range of effect random numbers, and effect contents are shown.

  The explanation of the random number information in this effect determination table is shown below. The random number information is information related to random numbers for probability lottery stored in the work RAM 88. Specifically, it is as follows.

  When the image control CPU 85 receives a random number command from the main control circuit 71, the random number value for probability lottery included in the random number command is stored in the work RAM 88 in association with the order sent from the main control circuit 71. For example, when the random number command 1 is received from the main control circuit 71, the image control CPU 85 associates the random number value X1 for probability lottery included in the random number command with the order 1 sent from the main control circuit 71, Store in the work RAM 88. Thereafter, when the image control CPU 85 receives the random number command 2 from the main control circuit 71, the image control CPU 85 associates the random number value X2 for probability lottery included in the random number command with the order 2 sent from the main control circuit 71, Store in the work RAM 88.

  Then, the image control CPU 85 specifies the winning combination based on the information indicating the winning combination included in the start command received from the main control circuit 71, and then performs the following processing. The image control CPU 85 erases the random number value for the probability lottery stored in the past in the past among the random number values for the probability lottery stored in the work RAM 88 based on the order associated with the random number value. Then, the image control CPU 85 uses the random number for probability lottery stored in the past among the random values for probability lottery currently stored in the work RAM 88 as random numbers for probability lottery used in the next game. The random number for the probability lottery specified in the past is specified as the random value for the probability lottery used for two games ahead, and then the random number for the probability lottery stored in the past is specified. Is identified as a random value for the probability lottery used for 3 games ahead.

  Then, the image control CPU 85 refers to the determination table indicating the random number range for determining BB or RB as the winning combination, and the random number value for the probability lottery currently stored in the work RAM 88 is BB Alternatively, it is determined whether or not it is included in the random number range corresponding to the winning combination of RB.

  The determination table includes, for example, a random number range for determining RB as a winning combination and a random number range for determining BB as a winning combination, and RB is determined as a winning combination. For example, the random number range is 4212 to 4374, and the random number range for determining BB as a winning combination is 4376 to 4702, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the random number ranges corresponding to each combination are almost the same in both cases of FT and non-FT. Then, as described above, by setting the random number range (random number range for determining BB or RB as a winning combination) common to the case of FT and non-FT as the random number range in the determination table When the gaming state is the general gaming state (that is, FT or non-FT), the determination result as to whether or not the winning combination of BB or RB based on the determination table is BB or RB winning based on the probability lottery table It almost coincides with the result of the determination as to whether or not it is a combination.

  For example, among the random number values X1, X2, and X3 for probability lottery currently stored in the work RAM 88, the most recently stored random number value X3 for probability lottery is used for determining BB or RB as a winning combination. If it is included in the random number range, the image control CPU 82 determines a random value for probability lottery used for the third game ahead (a bonus winning value, that is, to determine BB or RB as a winning combination). Specified value). Also, for example, among the random number values for probability lottery X1, X2, and X3 currently stored in the work RAM 88, the random number value for random lottery X1 stored most recently determines BB or RB as the winning combination. If it is included in the random number range to be played, the image control CPU 82 specifies that the random value for probability lottery used for the next game destination is a specific value. The random number information is information indicating in which game the random value for probability lottery is used and whether it is a specific value.

  In this way, the image control CPU 82 can specify random number information corresponding to the random number value for probability lottery stored in the work RAM 88.

  In the effect determination table, the random number range for the effect random number (0 to 115) and the sumo are included in the winning combination of the loss and the random number information that the random value for the probability lottery used for the third game destination is a specific value. Atari effect content, the effect random number range (116 to 125) and the mischief effect content, the effect random number range (126 to 127) and the normal effect content are associated with each other.

  For example, the winning combination specified by the winning combination identifier is losing, and the random number information is information indicating that the random number value for probability lottery used for three games ahead is a specific value, and the random number value for production is In the case of 110, the image control CPU 82 refers to the effect determination table, and determines the further attrition as the effect content.

  In the effect determination table, the random number range for the effect (0 to 115) is included in the winning combination of the loss and the random number information that the random value for the probability lottery used for the next game destination is a specific value. The production contents of the gluttonous attack, the production random number range (116 to 125) and the production content of the gluttony loss, the production random number range (126 to 127) and the normal production content are associated with each other. .

  For example, the winning combination identified by the winning combination identifier is a loss, and the random number information is information indicating that the random number value for probability lottery used for the next game destination is a specific value, and the random number value for production is In the case of 90, the image control CPU 82 refers to the effect determination table and determines a gluttonous attack as the effect content. The image control CPU 85 specifies the effect random number by reading the effect random number stored in the work area from the work area of the work RAM 88 whose work area name is a random number counter.

  In addition, in the effect determination table, the random number range (0 to 127) for the bell small role and the random number information that the random number value for the probability lottery used for the next game destination is a specific value is included. And the contents of the gluttonous Atari are associated.

  In the effect determination table, the winning combination of BB includes the effect random number range (0 to 115) and the effect content of the digging atari, the effect random number range (116 to 125) and the digging loss. The production contents, the production random number range (126 to 127), and the ordinary production contents are associated with each other. Random number information is not associated with the winning combination of BB.

  When the winning combination identified by the winning combination identifier is BB, it means that the random value used in the current game is a specific value. The contents of the effects performed in the game) are associated with each other.

  Further, in the effect determination table, the winning combination of the lost game, the random number value for the probability lottery used for the next game destination, the random number value for the probability lottery used for the second game destination, and the third game destination In the random number information that none of the random numbers for the probability lottery is a specific value, the production random number range (0 to 9) and the content of the mischief effect, the production random number range (11 to 29), and the big eater The production contents of the lost, the production random number range (30 to 59) and the production contents of the digging here, the production random number range (60 to 127) and the normal production content are associated with each other.

  For example, the winning combination specified by the winning combination identifier is losing, and the random number information indicates that none of the random numbers for probability lottery used for the next game destination, the second game destination, and the third game destination are specific values. When the effect random number value is 50, the image control CPU 82 refers to the effect determination table and determines the digging loss here as the effect content.

  The image control CPU 85 specifies a value to be set in the remaining game number counter (described later) according to the determined content of the effect, and stores it in the work area of the work RAM 88 whose work area name is the remaining game number counter. For example, the image control CPU 85 specifies 4 as a value to be set in the remaining game number counter (described later) when the determined content of the production is already addicted or lost. For example, the image control CPU 85 specifies 2 as a value to be set in the remaining game number counter (described later) when the determined production content is a gluttony attack or a gluttony loser. For example, the image control CPU 85 specifies 1 as the value to be set in the remaining game number counter (described later) when the determined content of the production is here digging attack, here digging loss, or normal.

  Next, an effect table for determining the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 at each stage in one game or multiple games will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an effect table of the present embodiment. The effect table is a table referred to in a medal insertion process described later. Further, the above-described stages are stages (BET) after a predetermined operation (pressing operation) is performed on the BET switch (1-BET switch 11, 2-BET button 12, and maximum BET switch 13). A stage (lever) after a predetermined operation (pull operation) is performed on the start lever 6, a predetermined operation (push operation) is first performed on the stop button when all reels are rotating. Stage after the break (1st) stage when a predetermined operation is performed on the stop button when one reel is stopped and the remaining reels are rotating (2nd), the two reels are stopped When the remaining reels are rotating (when only one reel is rotating), the stage (3rd) after a predetermined operation is performed on the stop button, and all the reels are In the stage after the stop (winning) That.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect table, the effect contents, the value of the remaining game number counter, and effect data (major classification name) at each stage are associated with each other. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 determines the contents of the effect by referring to the effect determination table described above, and the work area name is stored in the work area from the work area of the work RAM 88 which is the remaining game number counter. And a stage in one game is specified based on the command received from the main control circuit 71. Then, the image control CPU 85 refers to the effect table to determine a large classification name of effect data corresponding to the specified effect content, the value of the remaining game number counter, and the specified stage in one game. For example, the content of the effect determined with reference to the effect determination table is already attrition, the value read from the work area whose work area name is the remaining game number counter is 4, and the stage in one game is a stage (lever ), The image control CPU 85 determines soot 4 (lever) as effect data (major classification name).

  It should be noted that in the contents of the presentation of the game, if the value of the remaining game number counter is 2 to 4, the display performed according to at least one or more pieces of presentation data among the stage production data at each stage corresponds to the player. The state where the fireworks craftsman (the person who performs the sumo) is in an advantageous state for the sumo game (for example, a display of chasing the opponent to the edge of the ground) is displayed. The display of an advantageous state for the game is a display indicating that the stop mode of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be the stop mode of the symbols of BB or RB (that is, in this game or a future game). BB or RB is a display indicating that there is a possibility that the symbols can be aligned), and the same applies to the case where it is displayed with a gluttonous attack, which will be described later.

  In the contents of the presentation of the game, if the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, the fireworks craftsman corresponding to the player is displayed in accordance with one of the effect data in the effect data at each stage. The state of winning the game is displayed. For example, in the display performed according to the production data corresponding to BET-2nd, a state in which the firework craftsman is in an advantageous state for the sumo game (for example, a state in which the opponent is chasing to the edge of the ground) is displayed, for example, 3rd to winning In the display performed in accordance with the corresponding effect data, a state in which the firework craftsman wins the sumo game (for example, a state in which the opponent moves out of the ring and the boss raises himself) is displayed. The display of the state of winning the game is a display indicating that the stop mode of the symbols on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is the stop mode of the symbols of BB or RB (that is, the symbol of BB or RB in this game) This is the same as the case where it is displayed with a gluttonous attack, which will be described later.

  In the production content of the gluttonous attack, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 2, the display performed according to at least one or more pieces of production data among the production data at each stage, the firework craftsman ( A state in which (a gluttonous competition challenger) is in an advantageous state for a gluttonous competition game (for example, a state of eating food that has been given smoothly) is displayed.

  Then, in the contents of the gluttonous atari, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, it is performed according to any one of the effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to winning) in the effect data at each stage. The display shows that the firework craftsman is in a state of winning the big game competition (for example, a state where a predetermined amount of food has been eaten within the time limit).

  And in the production contents of the digging atari, when the value of the remaining game counter is 1, the display performed according to the production data at each stage, the dog held by the firework craftsman corresponding to the player has a hole. As a result of digging, a state of winning the game (for example, a state where a treasure comes out as a result of a dog digging a hole and a fireworks craftsman is happy) is displayed.

  In the content of the losing game, if the value of the remaining game number counter is 2 to 4, for example, the display performed in accordance with at least one or more of the effect data in each stage, the firework craftsman (For example, a display indicating that the opponent is chased to the edge) is displayed. Then, in the effect of the losing game, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, the display is performed according to the effect data at each stage, and the state where the fireworks craftsman loses the game is displayed. For example, in the display performed according to the production data corresponding to BET-winning, a state in which the firework craftsman loses the game (for example, a state in which the firework craftsman is taken out of the ring and the boss raises his army to the opponent) The

  In the effect of the gluttony loser, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 2, the display performed in accordance with at least one or more of the effect data in each stage is advantageous to the fireworks craftsman. A state (for example, a state of eating food smoothly) is displayed. Then, in the effect of gluttonous lose, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, it is performed according to one of the effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to 3rd) among the effect data at each stage. In the display, a state in which the fireworks craftsman loses the game (for example, a state in which a predetermined amount of food has not been eaten within the time limit) is displayed.

  Then, in the production contents of the digging losing, when the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, the display is performed according to the production data at each stage, and the result is that the dog owned by the firework crafter dug a hole, (For example, the dog digs a hole and crap comes out and the fireworks craftsman is disappointed) is displayed.

  In addition, in the display performed in accordance with the contents of the production of the soup, the soup, the glutton, the glutton, the dig, and the dig, it may be displayed that the firework craftsman is in an unfavorable state.

  Next, the large classification data table in which the production data (major classification name) determined with reference to the production table described above and the data (medium classification name) constituting the production data (major classification name) are associated with each other. explain. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a large classification data table of the present embodiment. The large classification data table is a table stored in the program ROM 81, and is a table referred to in image drawing processing described later.

  As shown in the figure, in the major classification data table, a plurality of data (medium classification names) are associated with one major classification name. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 specifies a plurality of data (medium category names) associated with the effect data (major category name) determined with reference to the effect table described above.

  For example, when the image control CPU 85 refers to the above-described effect table and determines 4 (1st) as the effect data (major classification name), the image control CPU 85 uses, as a plurality of data (medium classification name), images taken by the firework craftsmen, An image of a drunk man, a sound effect of 1 and a background sound are identified. The display performed according to the image of the firework craftsman is, for example, a display of a state where the firework craftsman corresponding to the player is staring at the other drunk man before starting the sumo. The display performed according to the image of the drunk man is, for example, a display of a state in which the other drunk man looks at the firework craftsman before starting the sumo. Thereby, in the display performed in accordance with SUMO 4 (1st), before the sumo is started, a display of the firework craftsman and the drunk man gazing at each other is performed.

  In addition, when the image control CPU 85 refers to the above-described effect table and determines 4 (3rd) as the effect data (major classification name), the fireworks craftsman rush image as a plurality of data (medium classification name), The drunk man rush image, Sumo 4-3 sound effect, and background sound are specified. The display performed according to the firework craftsman rush image is, for example, a display of how the sumo game starts and the firework craftsman rushes to the other drunk man. The display performed in accordance with the drunk man rush image is, for example, a display of how the sumo game starts and the other drunk man rushes to the firework craftsman. Thereby, in the display performed in accordance with SUMO 4 (3rd), the game of sumo starts, and the display of the firework craftsman and the drunk man rushing to each other is performed.

  Next, a medium classification data table in which data (medium classification name) specified with reference to the above-described large classification data table is associated with data (small classification name) constituting the data (medium classification name). explain. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a middle classification data table of the present embodiment. Note that the middle classification data table is a table stored in the program ROM 81 and is a table referred to in an image drawing process described later.

  As shown in the figure, in the middle classification table, one or a plurality of data (small classification names) are associated with one middle classification name. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 specifies one or a plurality of data (small classification name) associated with the data (medium classification name) specified with reference to the above-described large classification data table.

  For example, the medium classification name (fireworks craftsman image) includes fireworks craftsman appearance images, firework craftsmen images, firework craftsmen partition line images, fireworks craftsmen appeal images, and firework craftsmen grace images small classification names. It is associated. In addition, the image which concerns on these small classification names has a series of stories. In addition, the images related to these minor classification names are images that arouse the player's interest (fireworks craftsman appearance images, fireworks craftsmen-containing images, and firework craftsmen partition line images), and the impression that the production will not develop any further. Image (appeal image to fireworks craftsman and thank image to fireworks craftsman).

  Furthermore, an image that gives the player the impression that the production will not develop any further is a predetermined command (for example, a start command or reel) based on the player's operation (operation on the start lever 6, stop buttons 7L-7R, etc.). The image is repeated until a stop command is output from the main control circuit 71. In the above example, the appeal image for the firework craftsman and the thank image for the firework craftsman are alternately repeated until a predetermined command (reel stop command) is output from the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the small classification data in which the data (small classification name) specified with reference to the above-described middle classification data table and the data number for specifying the data constituting the data (small classification name) are associated with each other. The table will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a small classification data table of the present embodiment. The small classification data table is a table stored in the program ROM 81, and is a table that is referred to in image drawing processing described later.

  As shown in the figure, in the small classification data table, one or a plurality of data numbers are associated with one small classification name. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 specifies one or a plurality of data numbers associated with the data (small classification name) specified with reference to the above-described middle classification data table.

  Next, the effect image data table in which the data number specified with reference to the above-described small classification data table and the information specified by the data number (contents of data transmitted to the image control IC 86) are associated with each other will be described. To do. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an effect image data table of the present embodiment. The effect image data table is a table stored in the program ROM 81 and is a table referred to in an image drawing process described later.

  As shown in the figure, in the effect image data table, one or more pieces of information are associated with each data number. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 specifies one or more pieces of information associated with the data numbers specified with reference to the above-described small classification data table, and transmits the specified information to the image control IC 86.

  Specifically, the image control CPU 85 reads out image data corresponding to the data number specified with reference to the small classification data table from the image ROM 84 (CROM), and in addition to the read image data, a position for displaying an image. And information related to the size is transmitted to the image control IC 86.

  For example, when the data number identified with reference to the small classification data table is S101, the image control CPU 85 reads the image data of the firework craftsman from the image ROM (CROM) 82. Then, the image control CPU 85 transmits to the image control IC 86 the position (X coordinate 0, Y coordinate 0, Z coordinate 0) at which the image of the firework craftsman is displayed together with the read image data of the firework craftsman. The X coordinate indicates a position in the horizontal direction when viewed from the front in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 5, and the Y coordinate indicates the vertical direction when viewed from the front in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 5. The Z coordinate indicates the position in the depth direction when viewed from the front in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 5. When the data number specified with reference to the small classification data table is S102, the image control CPU 85 displays the position of the firework craftsman's image (X coordinate 10, Y coordinate 0, Z coordinate 0). Is transmitted to the image control IC 86.

  The sound / lamp control circuit 90 includes a serial port 91, a sound / lamp control CPU 92, a sound source IC 93, a power amplifier 94, a work RAM 95, a program ROM 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The serial port 91 receives a command generated by the image control CPU 85 from the serial port 84.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 92 controls the lighting of the LEDs 100 and the lamps 101 and the output sound of the speakers 102 based on a program stored in the program ROM 96. Specifically, the command received from the image control circuit 80 via the serial port 91 is stored in the work RAM 95, and the sound source IC 93 is controlled based on the stored information. The LEDs 100 are the above-described payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, the bonus game information display unit 20, and the like, and the lamps 101 are the above-described 1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, The maximum BET lamp 9c, the hit display lamp 17, and the like, and the speakers 102 are the above-described speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound source IC 93 reads the sound data stored in the sound source ROM 97 and amplifies the read sound data using the power amplifier 94 in accordance with the control by the sound / lamp control CPU 92. Note that the degree of amplification by the power amplifier 94 is determined according to the input signal from the volume control unit 103.

(Operation of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment)
Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. 18 to 19 are flowcharts showing the operation (RESET interrupt process) of the main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in step 1, the CPU 31 determines predetermined data (FT flag for determining whether the state is FT or non-FT, data stored in the RAM 33, communication data, etc.) Is initialized. Here, when the FT flag is OFF, the gaming state is non-FT. On the other hand, when the FT flag is on, the gaming state is FT.

  In step 2, the CPU 31 erases predetermined data stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the previous game. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases the parameters used in the previous game from the RAM 33, writes the parameters used in the next game into the RAM 33, and designates the start address of the sequence program of the next game.

  In step 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether there is an input from the start switch 6S. If there is no input, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 3, and if there is an input, proceeds to step 4.

  In step 4, the CPU 31 determines whether or not random number values for probability lottery are stored in the RAM 33. This random number value for the probability lottery is obtained by extracting the random number value for the probability lottery and storing it in the RAM 33 every time there is an input from the start switch 6S in step 112-4 of the start lever operation detection process described later. It is. The CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 4 when the random number for probability lottery is not stored, and proceeds to the process of step 5 when the random number for probability lottery is stored.

  In step 5, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 and sets it as a random number for probability lottery used in the current game. As will be described later, in step 112-4, each random number for probability lottery is associated with the stored order. Then, based on the order associated with each random number value for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33, the CPU 31 selects the random number value for probability lottery stored in the past among the random number values for probability lottery. Extract and set. For example, when the random number value for probability lottery stored in the past among the random number values for probability lottery X1, X2, X3, X4 currently stored in the RAM 33 is the random number value X1, the CPU 31 The random number value X1 for probability lottery is extracted and set as the random number value for probability lottery used in the current game.

  In step 6, the CPU 31 extracts the random number value for probability lottery used in the current game and deletes (deletes) the set random number value from the RAM 33. In step 112-4, which will be described later, the random number value for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 is associated with information indicating the number of inserted medals. The CPU 31 does not erase the information indicating the number of inserted medals corresponding to the random number for probability lottery erased from the RAM 33 in the process step of step 6.

  In step 7, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process. A specific description of this process is as follows. The CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state according to each gaming state.

  When the gaming state is neither the BB general gaming state nor the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is on. When the FT flag is on, the CPU 31 sets FT as the gaming state. When the FT flag is off, the CPU 31 sets non-FT as the gaming state. The FT flag is set in steps 22-4 and 22-6 in a game state conversion process described later.

  In step 8, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process. A detailed description of this probability lottery process will be described later. In this probability lottery process, the random value for probability lottery set in step 5 is used.

  In step 9, the CPU 31 determines the winning combination for stoppage. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the winning combination selection table for stop shown in FIG. 6 and determines the winning combination for stop according to the winning combination determined in step 8 and the gaming state. With this process, when the gaming state is FT, BB or RB is determined as the winning combination for stopping with a higher probability than in the case of non-FT.

  In step 10, the CPU 31 performs a process of selecting a stop table. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the table shown in FIG. 7 and selects a stop table according to the winning combination for stop determined in step 9 and the gaming state.

  However, if the winning combination for stop is the left 1st related stop winning combination, the middle 1st related stop winning combination, or the right 1st related stop winning combination, the stop table is not selected in step 10, and the steps described later are performed. This is performed when it is determined YES in 16. Further, the CPU 31 determines which of the five lines 8a to 8e is to be an effective line based on the information indicating the number of inserted medals corresponding to the random number value for probability lottery deleted in step 6. For example, the CPU 31 determines that all the five lines 8a to 8e are valid lines based on the information indicating the number of inserted medals (three) corresponding to the random number value for probability lottery deleted in step 6. Then, after determining the effective line, the CPU 31 deletes information indicating the number of inserted medals (three).

  In step 11, the CPU 31 performs processing for transmitting a start command to the image control circuit 80. This start command includes information such as a winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, and a game state.

  In step 12, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the shortest game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the previous game was started. Further, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 13 when the minimum game time has elapsed, and proceeds to the process of step 12 when the minimum game time has not elapsed.

  In step 13, the CPU 31 sets the game shortest time in the game shortest time counter. The shortest game time means the time required from the end of the previous game to the start of the current game. Subtraction of the time set in the game shortest time counter is performed in various counter subtraction processes in the periodic interrupt process shown in FIG.

  In step 14, the CPU 31 makes a rotation start request instructing to start rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The CPU 31 stands by in this process until the rotation speed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R becomes constant. When the rotation speeds of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R become constant, the CPU 31 writes information indicating that the rotation speeds of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are constant in the RAM 33. As a result, the CPU 31 controls the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through the motor drive circuit 39 and the like so that the rotation speed is performed at a constant speed.

  In step 15, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command for instructing to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step 16, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button has been operated based on the stop command signal from the reel stop signal circuit 46. Here, the stop command signal includes information for specifying the stop button. When the stop button is operated, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 17, and when the stop button is not operated, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 16.

  When the stop button is operated, the CPU 31 sets the information indicating the reel corresponding to the operated stop button and any one of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. To do. Then, the information indicating the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is associated with the first stop operation, and in step 9, the winning combination for the left 1st related stop and the winning combination for the 1st related stop are selected as the winning combination for stop. When the winning combination for the right and 1st related stop is determined, the CPU 31 performs the following processing. The information indicating the reel associated with the first stop operation is information indicating the left reel 3L. When the winning combination for the left 1st stop is determined as the winning combination for the stop, the CPU 31 uses the stop table as a stop table. Select a table where chances can be stopped.

  Further, when the information indicating the reel associated with the first stop operation is information indicating the left reel 3L, and the winning combination for middle 1st or the right 1st related stopping winning combination is determined as the winning combination for stopping In this case, the CPU 31 selects a non-winning stop table as the stop table.

  The information indicating the reel associated with the first stop operation is information indicating the middle reel 3C, and when the winning combination for middle 1st stop is determined as the winning combination for stop, the CPU 31 uses the stop table as a stop table. Select a table where chances can be stopped. The information indicating the reel associated with the first stop operation is information indicating the middle reel 3C, and when the winning combination for the left 1st related stop or the winning combination for the right 1st related stop is determined as the winning combination for stop The CPU 31 selects a non-winning stop table as the stop table.

  The information indicating the reel associated with the first stop operation is information indicating the right reel 3R, and as the winning combination for stop, the winning combination for the middle 1st related stop, the winning combination for the left 1st related stop, and the right 1st related stop Even when the winning combination is determined, the chance eye stoptable table or the winning impossible stop table is selected as described above.

  In step 17, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 31 sets the stop operation position and the stop control position of the stop table selected in the table line selection process in step 10 or the stop table selected in the case where YES is determined in the process in step 16. The number of sliding frames is determined based on.

  In step 18, the CPU 31 makes a reel stop request for instructing to stop the target reel after the reel 3 has rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in step 17. The process of rotating the reel 3 is performed by a periodic interrupt process shown in FIG. In step 19, the CPU 31 sets a reel stop command indicating that the rotation of the target reel has stopped. This reel stop command includes information indicating the target reel.

  In step 20, the CPU 31 determines whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 21 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and proceeds to the process of step 16 when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped.

  In step 21, the CPU 31 sets an all reels stop command indicating that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In step 22, the CPU 31 performs a game state conversion process. A detailed description of this process will be described later.

  In step 23, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to specify a winning combination (winning combination) based on the stop mode of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, the CPU 31 specifies a winning combination based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table (not shown). In the case of a game (unit game) in which a player bets three medals and five active lines are activated, the symbol of the left reel that is stopped along the center line 8c of each reel is the code number. 10. When the symbol of the middle reel is code number 10 and the symbol of the right reel is code number 08, it can be seen that bell (bell symbol) -bell-bell is stopped and displayed along the top line 8b. The winning combination in this game is determined to be the small part of the bell because the combination of symbols for winning is not stopped on the other lines.

  In step 24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is normal. The CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 25 when the winning combination is not normal, and proceeds to the process of step 26 when the winning combination is normal. In determining whether the winning combination is normal, it is determined that the winning combination is normal when the winning combination is included in the winning combination. For example, if the winning combination is a bell small combination or a watermelon small combination, the winning combination is determined to be normal if the winning combination is a bell small combination, a watermelon small combination or a loser.

  In step 25, the CPU 31 displays an illegal error. In this case, the CPU 31 stops the game.

  In step 26, the CPU 31 sets a winning command for identifying the winning combination.

  In step 27, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is replay. If the winning combination is replay, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 28, and if the winning combination is not replay, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 29.

  In step 28, the CPU 31 sets the replay flag to ON. The replay flag is a flag that is turned on when a replay winning is realized in the current game, and is used for automatically inserting medals in the next game.

  In step 29, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB.

  In step 30, when the winning combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  In step 31, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout according to the winning combination (for example, BB, RB, etc.) and the gaming state.

  In step 32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 33 when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, and the processing of step 2 when the gaming state is neither the BB general gaming state nor the RB gaming state. Move on.

  In step 33, the CPU 31 performs a BB game number check and an RB game number check. In this process, for example, the number of games in the BB general gaming state, the number of occurrences of the RB gaming state in the BB general gaming state, the number of games in the RB gaming state, and the number of winnings in the RB gaming state are checked.

  In step 34, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended. Specifically, after the BB wins, the CPU 31 receives 8 JAC games in the third RB gaming state, 12 games in the third RB gaming state, and a game in the BB general gaming state. It is determined whether or not the number of times is 30.

  In addition, after detecting that BAR-BAR-BAR is stopped and displayed along the active line, after the RB wins, the CPU 31 receives 8 JAC games in the RB gaming state, or , It is determined whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state is twelve. The CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 35 when the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is finished, and moves to the processing of step 2 when the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is not finished.

  In step 35, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB or RB. Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing for returning the gaming state to the general gaming state after the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state ends. At this time, when the gaming state is returned to the general gaming state, the FT flag remains set to the state before the transition to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (steps 22-4 and 22-6 described later). Reference), the game state (FT or non-FT) set immediately before the transition to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is made.

  Next, detailed description of the probability lottery process will be given below. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining detailed processing of the probability lottery processing in step 8 described above.

  In step 8-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of Step 8-2, and when the current gaming state is not the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, Step 8- The process proceeds to 3. The case where the current gaming state is not the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state means that the current gaming state is the general gaming state.

  In step 8-2, the CPU 31 performs a lottery process based on the bonus medium probability lottery table. Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is the BB general gaming state, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table associated with the BB general gaming state, and the probability lottery set in step 5 Determine the role associated with the number.

  In step 8-3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is FT. When the current gaming state is FT, the CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step 8-4. When the current gaming state is not FT (that is, non-FT), the CPU 31 proceeds to step 8-5. Move on to processing.

  In Step 8-4, the CPU 31 performs a lottery process based on the FT probability lottery table. Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is FT, the CPU 31 refers to the FT probability lottery table and determines the combination associated with the random number for probability lottery set in step 5. .

  In Step 8-5, the CPU 31 performs a lottery process based on the non-FT probability lottery table. Specifically, for example, when the gaming state is non-FT, the CPU 31 refers to the non-FT probability lottery table and plays a role associated with the random number value for probability lottery set in step 5. decide.

  In step 8-6, the CPU 31 sets the determined combination as a winning combination.

  Next, a detailed description of the game state conversion process will be given below. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining detailed processing of the gaming state conversion processing in step 22 described above.

  In Step 22-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a general gaming state. When the CPU 31 is in the general gaming state, the process proceeds to step 22-2. When the CPU 31 is not in the general gaming state, the gaming state conversion process is terminated.

  In step 22-2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is off. When the FT flag is off, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-3. When the FT flag is on, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-5.

  In step 22-3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the chance symbol combination is stopped and displayed. The specific explanation is as follows.

  When stop control is performed based on the above-described chance stop stop table (such as reel control processing described later), the left display window 4L is displayed when the variable display of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The bell symbol is stopped and displayed at each position of the upper stage, the lower stage of the central display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R.

  For this reason, the CPU 31 has the code number (01, 04, 09, 12, 14, 18) corresponding to the bell symbol displayed on the upper display of the left display window 4L, and the center. The code number of the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the display window 4C is the code number (02, 07, 09, 12, 16, 19) corresponding to the symbol of the bell, and the upper part of the right display window 4R. When the code number of the symbol to be stopped is the code number (04, 07, 12, 16, 20) corresponding to the symbol of the bell, it is determined that the symbol combination of the chance is stopped and displayed.

  If the chance symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-4. If the chance combination is not stopped and displayed, the gaming state conversion process is terminated.

  In step 22-4, the CPU 31 sets the FT flag to ON. With this process, the gaming state is set to FT.

In addition, when the CPU 31 shifts the gaming state from non-FT to FT based on the fact that the game operation mode by the player is a specific operation mode by the processing of Step 22-3 and Step 22-4. I can say that. For example, the CPU 31 determines the left 1st related stop winning combination as the winning combination for stop, and when the player first presses the left stop button 7L during rotation of all reels, the reels 3L, 3C, In 3R, according to the stop operation timing of the player, a chance-like stop mode (combination of chance-like symbols) is stopped and displayed. In this case, by turning on the FT flag, the CPU 31 determines that the game operation mode by the player is a specific operation mode (when the left 1st related stop winning combination is determined as the stop winning combination) It can be said that the gaming state is shifted from non-FT to FT based on the fact that the player first presses the left stop button 7L during reel rotation. It can be said that the CPU 31 shifts the gaming state from non-FT to FT when the variable display is stopped in the chance stop manner on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Performs a random number lottery process for setting the FT flag to OFF, and determines whether or not it has been won. Specifically, the CPU 31 extracts one random number value (for example, 7 or 8) from the random number extraction range (for example, 0 to 49) generated by the random number generator 36. When the extracted one random number value matches a predetermined hit value (for example, 8) for setting the FT flag to OFF, the CPU 31 selects a lottery for setting the FT flag to OFF. Judge that it was won. Here, the probability of winning the lottery for setting the FT flag to OFF is 1/50, but other values may be used.

  When the CPU 31 wins the lottery for setting the FT flag off, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22-6, and when it does not win the lottery for setting the FT flag off, the gaming state The conversion process ends.

  In step 22-6, the CPU 31 sets the FT flag to off. With this process, the gaming state is set to non-FT.

  Next, the periodic interrupt process that interrupts the RESET interrupt process of the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.1173 msec) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the periodic interrupt process.

  In step 101, the CPU 31 saves the data stored in the register.

  In step 102, the CPU 31 sets information regarding the right reel 3 </ b> R in reel identification information indicating information regarding the right reel 3 </ b> R provided in the RAM 33.

  In step 103, the CPU 31 performs control processing such as reel low-speed rotation / acceleration / deceleration and stop for the right reel 3R. Specifically, first, when the rotation start request is executed in step 14 described above, the CPU 31 starts the rotation of the right reel 3R and rotates the right reel 3R until a constant rotation speed is reached. Accelerate gradually. Then, when the rotation speed of the right reel 3R becomes constant and the stop button 7R is pressed, the CPU 31 rotates the reel by the number of sliding frames determined in step 17 and stops it.

  In step 104, the CPU 31 sets information regarding the middle reel 3C in the reel identification information. In step 105, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop process for the middle reel 3C. Since this process is the same as step 103, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step 106, the CPU 31 sets information regarding the left reel 3L in the reel identification information. In step 107, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop process for the left reel 3L. Since this process is the same as step 103, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step 108, the CPU 31 controls a coin selector that sorts a normal medal and an abnormal medal when a medal is inserted (electromagnetic counter control process).

  In step 109, the CPU 31 performs control to turn on the hit display lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2. In step 110, the CPU 31 performs control to display numerical values and the like on the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and the like composed of 7-segment LEDs.

  In step 111, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion confirmation processing. A detailed description of this process will be described later. In step 112, the CPU 31 performs a start lever operation detection process. A detailed description of this process will be described later.

  In step 113, the CPU 31 transmits various set commands (for example, a start command, a random number command, a reel stop command, etc.) to the image control circuit 80.

  In step 114, the CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined number from various counter values. Specifically, the CPU 31 performs subtraction of various counters such as subtracting a predetermined number from the counter value for measuring the shortest time of the game set in step 13. In step 115, the CPU 31 restores the saved register.

  In addition, by step 9, step 16-18, step 17, and step 102-107, CPU31 is based on the specific stop mode (for example, chance), based on the mode of game operation by a player being a specific operation mode. It can be said that the change display of the symbols is stopped in the eye stop mode). For example, the CPU 31 determines the left 1st related stop winning combination as the winning combination for stopping, and when the player first presses the left stop button 7L during rotation of all reels, the CPU 31 Select a stoppable table. Then, the CPU 31 causes the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to stop and display the chance stop mode based on the chance stoppage table and the player's stop operation timing.

  Further, the CPU 31 extracts the stop command signal input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 and the winning combination for stopping (extracted by the step 112-3 and the step 5) through the above-described Step 9, Steps 16 to 18, and Steps 102 to 107. It can be said that the change display of the symbol is stopped based on the winning combination for stopping determined based on the random number value for the probability lottery set by (1).

  In addition, the CPU 31 stops the change display in a game after a predetermined game (unit game), and selects one of random number values (for example, the predetermined value) from among random numbers for probability lottery generated during the predetermined game. It can be said that this is performed based on a random number value for probability lottery other than the random number value for random lottery used for stopping the variable display in this game and a stop command signal input in the subsequent game. Further, it can be said that the CPU 31 performs the above stop using the random number value for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 according to the order stored in the RAM 33.

  For example, before the process of step 5 in the current game is performed, the process of step 112-4, which will be described later, is performed in the RAM 33 as a random number value for probability lottery in the storage order 1 (the first stored in the RAM 33). Random number value X1 for probability lottery associated with information) and random value X2 for probability lottery associated with storage order 2 (information indicating that it is stored second). Suppose. Then, the random number value X1 for probability lottery is used in the probability lottery process of the current game by the process of step 5 of the current game. In this game, the CPU 31 decides on the basis of the stop command signal input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 and the random number value X1 for the probability lottery in steps 9, 16 to 18, and steps 102 to 107. It can be said that the change display of the symbol is stopped based on the winning combination for stopping.

  Then, the current game is finished, and in the next game after the current game, the random value X2 for the probability lottery is used for the probability lottery process of the next game by the process of step 5. In step 9, steps 16 to 18, and steps 102 to 107 in the next game, the CPU 31 causes the stop command signal input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 in the next game and the random number value for the probability lottery. Based on X2 (of random number values for probability lottery generated during the current game, random number values for probability lottery X2 other than random value X1 for random lottery used to stop the variable display in the current game) It can be said that the change display of the symbol is stopped based on the winning combination for stop determined in the above.

  Next, the medal insertion confirmation process will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the medal insertion confirmation process.

  In step 111-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay flag is turned on in step 28 described above in the previous game. If the replay flag is on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 111-5, and if the replay flag is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step 111-2. When the replay flag is on, an automatic insertion request for the number of medals inserted for the previous game is set.

  In step 111-2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal (a betting medal for executing the game) has been inserted by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11-13. When there is an input, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 111-3, and when there is no input, the medal insertion confirmation process ends.

  In step 111-3, the CPU 31 stores information indicating the number of inserted medals (for example, three) in the RAM 33. In step 111-4, the CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted.

  In step 111-5, the CPU 31 turns off the replay flag. In step 111-6, the CPU 31 automatically inserts a medal in response to the automatic insertion request as a betting medal for executing the game.

  In step 111-7, the CPU 31 stores in the RAM 33 information indicating the number of medals that have been automatically inserted (for example, three). In step 111-8, the CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been automatically inserted.

  Next, the start lever operation detection process will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the start lever operation detection process in detail.

  In step 112-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is inserted. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that a medal is inserted when information indicating the number of inserted medals is stored in the RAM 33 in step 111-3 or step 111-7.

  In step 112-2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S (whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated by the player). If there is no input, the CPU 31 ends the start lever operation detection process. When there is an input, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of random numbers for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4 but may be other than 4). To do. The CPU 31 performs the process of step 112-3 when the number is less than the predetermined number, and ends the start lever operation detection process when the number is not less than the predetermined number.

  In step 112-3, the CPU 31 extracts one random value from the random numbers for probability lottery generated by the random number generator 36. It should be noted that a game start command signal is sent from the start switch 6S to the CPU 31 each time the start lever is operated by the processing from step 112-1 to step 112-3. Then, based on the game start command signal, the CPU 31 causes the random number generator 36 to generate random numbers for probability lottery within a predetermined range, and among the generated random numbers for probability lottery, one random number for probability lottery is generated. Extract. For this reason, every time a game start command signal is input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for probability lottery (a random value for determining a symbol stop mode on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). It can be said that the random number value for the probability lottery is generated.

  Even in the case where medals are automatically inserted by replay winning in step 111-6, the random number extraction process in this step is performed.

  In step 112-4, the CPU 31 stores the extracted random number for probability lottery in the RAM 33. A specific description of this process is as follows. The CPU 31 stores random numbers for probability lottery in the RAM 33 in association with the storage order. For example, in the RAM 33, the random number for probability lottery stored first is associated with the storage order (first). When the random number value for probability lottery associated with the storage order (first) is already stored in the RAM 33, the random number value for probability lottery extracted by the CPU 31 as described above is stored. It is stored in the RAM 33 in association with the order (second). The random number value for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 is associated with information indicating the number of inserted medals. Further, it can be said that the RAM 33 stores random numbers for probability lottery up to a predetermined number by the processing of step 112-4.

  In step 112-5, the CPU 31 sets a random number command. This random number command includes the random number value for the probability lottery stored in step 112-4.

  Next, the operation of the above-described image control circuit 80 (image control CPU 85) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the image control CPU 85 of this embodiment. The image control CPU 85 operates based on commands received from the main control circuit 71 and information stored in each work area of the work RAM 88.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, in step 201, the image control CPU 85 initializes the data (each identifier and counter value) stored in each work area of the work RAM 88 and the data stored in the control RAM 87 and the video RAM 83. And interrupts by periodic signal reception interrupt processing, command signal reception interrupt processing, and periodic interrupt processing described later are permitted.

  In step 202, the image control CPU 85 monitors whether data (for example, a command) is input from the main control circuit 71.

  In step 203, the image control CPU 85 performs command input processing. A detailed description of this process will be described later. After the process of step 203, the image control CPU 85 uses the effect data (effect data related to the LEDs 100, the lamps 101, and the speakers 102) updated in the effect data update process (step 232) described later as a command. Transmit to the lamp control circuit 90.

  In step 204, the image control CPU 85 performs image drawing processing. Specifically, the image control CPU 85 reads out the image data from the image ROM 82 based on the effect data (effect data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5) selected in the medal insertion process described later. The image data and information related to the display position and size of the image data are transmitted to the image control IC 86 (VDP). Further, the image control IC 86 (VDP) is provided with one frame buffer area provided in the video RAM 83 based on the received image data (character, etc.) and information relating to the display position and size of the image data (character, etc.). The image data (one frame) already stored in is read out, and the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the image displayed next on the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed in the other frame buffer area provided in the video RAM 83. Store image data.

  In step 205, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the value of the VDP counter is 2. The value of the VDP counter is counted up (added by 1) when a command signal reception interrupt process, which will be described later, occurs at a predetermined cycle (every 1/60 seconds). If this determination is YES, the image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 206, and if it is NO, the image control CPU 85 waits until the value of the VDP counter becomes 2.

  In step 206, the image control CPU 85 sets 0 to the value of the VPD counter. In step 207, the image control CPU 85 instructs the image control IC 86 to switch banks. That is, the image control CPU 85 instructs the image control IC 86 to switch the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 every 1/30 seconds. Specifically, the image control IC 86 converts the image data (1 frame) used for the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 every 1/30 seconds into the first frame buffer area (or the second frame buffer area). Is switched from the image data (1 frame) stored in the image data (1 frame) stored in the second frame buffer area (or the first frame buffer area) (display image data area and write image data area) Switching).

  FIG. 25B is a diagram showing a flow of interrupt processing (periodic signal reception interrupt processing from the image control IC 86) that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1/60 seconds). In step 211, the image control CPU 85 adds 1 to the value of the VDP counter. Then, the image control CPU 85 returns to the flow (address) before the interrupt process occurs.

  FIG. 25C is a diagram showing a flow of interrupt processing that occurs every time a command is received from the main control circuit 71. In step 221, the image control CPU 85 stores the command from the main control circuit 71 as an unprocessed command in the work area of the work RAM 88 whose work area name is an unprocessed command storage area. Further, the image control CPU 85 returns to the flow (address) before the above interrupt processing occurs.

  FIG. 25D is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing (for example, interrupt processing generated every 2 msec) in the image control CPU 85. In step 231, the image control CPU 85 updates the value stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 whose work area name is a random number counter. In step 232, the image control CPU 85 updates effect data (effect data for sound and lamp effect) output to the sound / lamp control circuit 90.

  Next, the command input process described above will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining in detail the command input processing of this embodiment.

  In step 203-1, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not there is an unprocessed command received from the main control circuit 71 in the work area of the work RAM 88 whose work area name is an unprocessed command storage area. If there is an unprocessed command, the image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 203-2. If there is no unprocessed command, the image control CPU 85 ends the command input process.

  If there is an unprocessed command, the image control CPU 85 sets a return address to which the return to the command input process is performed after the jump process in step 203-2 is completed.

  In step 203-2, the image control CPU 85 determines a jump destination process with reference to the jump table shown in FIG. 11 based on the type of the unprocessed command. Then, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the jump destination is appropriate. If it is appropriate, the image control CPU 85 jumps to the determined jump destination process, and executes each process at the jump destination. The jump destination processes include a medal insertion process, a random number storage process, a game start process, a reel stop process, a winning process, and the like, which will be described later. A detailed description of each process of these jump destinations will be described later.

When the jump destination process is completed, the process proceeds to the command input process based on the return address, and in step 203-3, the image control CPU 85 sets the unprocessed command as processed. Specifically, for example, the image control CPU 85 deletes the data stored in the work RAM 88 as an unprocessed command.
Next, the jump destination process (medal insertion process) when the type of unprocessed command is a medal insertion command in step 203 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the medal insertion process of the present embodiment.

  In step 301, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the in-game identifier stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 is zero. The image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 302 when the in-game identifier is 0, and ends the medal insertion process when the in-game identifier is not 0.

  In step 302, the image control CPU 85 sets 1 in the game identifier (set during game).

  In step 303, the image control CPU 85 refers to the effect table (BET) stored in the program ROM 81 based on the effect identifier (effect content) and the remaining game number counter stored in the work area of the work RAM 88. ) Is selected.

  For example, if the effect identifier is 0 (the content of the effect is already great) and the remaining game number counter is 3, the image control CPU 85 selects 3 (BET) as effect data (major classification name). By the process of step 303 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of soot 3 (BET). In this effect display, for example, a state where a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is in an advantageous state for the game of sumo is displayed, and in a future game, a combination of symbols (hereinafter, referred to as BB or RB winning) is realized. BB or RB winning symbol) is reported.

  Further, for example, when the production identifier is 2 (the production content is a gluttonous attack) and the remaining game number counter is 1, the image control CPU 85 uses the gluttony 1 (BET) as production data (major classification name). Select as. By the process of step 303 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of gluttony 1 (BET). In this effect display, for example, it is displayed that a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is eating food smoothly (state that is advantageous to the game), and in the future game, BB or RB winning symbols can be arranged. The possibility is reported.

  Next, the jump destination process (random number storage process) when the type of unprocessed command is a random number command in step 203 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing random number storage processing of the present embodiment.

  In step 311, when receiving a random number command from the main control circuit 71, the image control CPU 85 extracts a random number value for probability lottery included in the random number command.

  In step 312, the image control CPU 85 performs storage processing of the extracted random number for probability lottery. A specific description is as follows. The image control CPU 85 stores the extracted random number for probability lottery in the work RAM 88 in association with the order sent from the main control circuit 71. For example, when the image control CPU 85 receives the random number command 1 from the main control circuit 71, the random number value X1 for probability lottery included in the random number command 1 is associated with the order 1 sent from the main control circuit 71. And stored in the work RAM 88. Thereafter, when the image control CPU 85 receives the random number command 2 from the main control circuit 71, the image control CPU 85 associates the random number value X2 for probability lottery included in the random number command 2 with the order 2 sent from the main control circuit 71. And stored in the work RAM 88.

  Next, a process to jump to (game start process) when the type of unprocessed command is a start command in step 203 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a game start process of the present embodiment.

  In step 321, the image control CPU 85 extracts information indicating the winning combination based on the start command sent from the main control circuit 71, and sets a winning combination identifier corresponding to the information indicating the winning combination in the work RAM 88. Store in the work area.

  In step 322, the image control CPU 85 uses the random number value for probability lottery stored in the work RAM 88, based on the order associated with the random number value for probability lottery. Erase the random value of.

  In step 323, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the remaining game number counter stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 is zero. When the remaining game number counter is 0 (that is, when the effect performed over a plurality of games is ended), the image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 324 and the remaining game number counter is 0. If not, the process proceeds to step 325.

  In step 324, the image control CPU 85 refers to the effect determination table, and the winning combination identifier (winning combination) stored in the work area of the work RAM 88, random number information, and the value of the random number counter (the random number value for rendering). Based on this, the contents of effects in a plurality of games after the current game are determined, and the value of the remaining game number counter is set.

  For example, if the winning combination is a loss, the random number information is a random value for probability lottery used for 3 games ahead, and the value of the random number counter (the value of the random number for production) is 3. The image control CPU 85 determines the game content as the effect contents and sets the value of the remaining game number counter to 4. In this case, the image control CPU 85 sets 0 to the effect identifier.

  In addition, for example, when the winning combination is a bell small combination, the random number information is a specific value for the random number for probability lottery used in the next game, and the value of the random number counter is 100, image control is performed. The CPU 85 determines the gluttonous attack as the production contents and sets the value of the remaining game number counter to 2. In this case, the image control CPU 85 sets 2 to the effect identifier.

  In step 325, the image control CPU 85 refers to the effect table stored in the program ROM 81 based on the remaining game number counter stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 and the effect content (effect identifier). Select (Lever).

  For example, when the effect identifier is 0 (the content of the effect is already atari) and the remaining game number counter is 4, the image control CPU 85 selects 4 (lever) as the effect data (major classification name). By the process of step 325 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of soot 4 (lever). In this effect display, for example, a state where a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is in an advantageous state for the game of sumo is displayed, and the possibility that BB or RB winning symbols can be arranged in a future game is notified.

  Further, for example, when the production identifier is 2 (the production content is a gluttonous attack) and the remaining game number counter is 1, the image control CPU 85 selects the gluttony 1 (lever) as production data (major classification name). Select as. By the process of step 325 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of the big bite 1 (lever). In this effect display, for example, it is displayed that a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is eating food smoothly (state that is advantageous to the game), and in the future game, BB or RB winning symbols can be arranged. The possibility is reported.

  In step 326, the image control CPU 85 sets the value of the stop reel counter to zero. The stop reel counter is used to count the number of reels that are stopped. In this process, all the reels are rotating, and is set to zero.

  Next, in step 203, when the type of unprocessed command is a reel stop command, the jump destination process (reel stop process) will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating reel stop processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step 331, the image control CPU 85 extracts information that can identify the stop reel from the reel stop command sent from the main control circuit 71, and sets information that can identify the stop reel (for example, stop reel identifier). . For example, when the reel 3L is a stop reel, the image control CPU 85 sets 0 to the stop reel identifier.

  In step 332, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the stop reel is the left reel 3L. Specifically, when the stop reel identifier stored in the work area whose work area name is the stop reel identifier is 0, the image control CPU 85 determines that the stop reel is the left reel 3L. If the stop reel is the left reel 3L, the image control CPU 85 proceeds to step 334. If the stop reel is not the left reel 3L, the image control CPU 85 proceeds to step 333.

  In step 333, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the stop reel is the middle reel 3C. Specifically, when the stop reel identifier stored in the work area whose work area name is the stop reel identifier is 1, the image control CPU 85 determines that the stop reel is the middle reel 3C. Even if the stop reel is the middle reel 3C or the stop reel is not the middle reel 3C (that is, the right reel 3R), the image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 334.

  In step 334, the image control CPU 85 adds 1 to the value of the stop reel counter.

  In step 335, the image control CPU 85 stores the program identifier in the program ROM 81 based on the effect identifier (effect contents) stored in the work area of the work RAM 88, the value of the remaining game number counter, and the value of the stop reel counter. With reference to the effect table, one of effect data (1st) to effect data (3rd) is selected.

  Here, the image control CPU 85 selects effect data (1st) when the value of the stop reel counter is 1, and selects effect data (2nd) when the value of the stop reel counter is 2. When the value of the stop reel counter is 3, effect data (3rd) is selected.

  For example, when the effect identifier is 0 (the effect content is already attrition), the remaining game number counter is 4, and the value of the stop reel counter is 1, the image control CPU 85 is 4 1st) is selected as effect data (major classification name). By the process of step 335 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the 4th (1st) effect data. In this effect display, for example, a state where a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is in an advantageous state for the game of sumo is displayed, and the possibility that BB or RB winning symbols can be arranged in a future game is notified.

  For example, when the effect identifier is 0 (the content of the effect is already attrition), the remaining game number counter is 1, and the value of the stop reel counter is 3, the image control CPU 85 is already 1 3rd) is selected as effect data (major classification name). By the process of step 335 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of another 1 (3rd). In this production display, for example, a state in which a firework craftsman corresponding to a player has won a sumo game (for example, a state in which a firework craftsman has taken a drunk man out of the ring) is displayed. Is notified that the winning symbols of BB or RB can be aligned.

  Next, the jump destination process (winning process) when the type of unprocessed command is a winning command in step 203 will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a winning process of the present embodiment. The image control CPU 85 extracts data relating to the winning combination from the winning command sent from the main control circuit 71, and sets the winning combination identifier indicating the winning combination.

  In step 341, the image control CPU 85 refers to the effect table stored in the program ROM 81 on the basis of the effect identifier (effect content) stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 and the value of the remaining game number counter. Select (Winner).

  For example, when the effect identifier is 0 (the content of the effect is already attrition) and the remaining game number counter is 2, the image control CPU 85 selects the effect 2 (winning) as effect data (major classification name). ) To select. By the process of step 341 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of soot 2 (winning). In this effect display, for example, a state in which a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is in an advantageous state for a sumo game (for example, a state in which a firework craftsman drives a drunk man on the edge of the ground) is displayed, and future games (from the next time onwards) ), It is notified that there is a possibility that the winning symbols of BB or RB may be arranged.

  For example, when the effect identifier is 0 (the content of the effect is already Atari) and the remaining game number counter is 1, the image control CPU 85 determines that the other 1 (Atari) is the effect data (major classification name). ) To select. By the process of step 341 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the effect data of one more (atari). In this production display, for example, a firework craftsman corresponding to a player is in a state of winning a sumo game (for example, as a result of a firework craftsman taking a drunk man out of the ring, Gyoji raises the firework craftsman Is displayed, and it is notified that the winning symbols of BB or RB can be aligned in the current game.

  In step 342, the image control CPU 85 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining game number counter stored in the work area of the work RAM 88.

  In step 343, the image control CPU 85 determines whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter stored in the work area of the work RAM 88 is zero. When the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the image control CPU 85 proceeds to the process of step 344, and when the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the process of step 345.

  In step 344, the image control CPU 85 sets an identifier corresponding to the effect content (normal) in the effect identifier stored in the work area of the work RAM 88.

  In this case, the image control CPU 85 sets the value of the remaining game number counter to 1. In step 344 after the effect display according to the effect content (normal) is performed for one game, the image control CPU 85 deletes the identifier corresponding to the effect content (normal). In step 303 in the medal insertion process performed before the game start process, 0 (BET) is normally selected as effect data.

  In step 345, the image control CPU 85 sets 0 (out of game) to the in-game identifier stored in the work area of the work RAM 88.

  By the processing in step 323, the image control CPU 85 causes the random number value for the predetermined probability lottery stored after the random number value for the probability lottery used for stopping the variable display in the predetermined game (for example, the current game). However, it is a random value (the random value for BB or RB being determined as a winning combination) for the symbol stop mode to be a predetermined stop mode (for example, a stop mode for realizing BB or RB winning). When it is determined that there is a certain value (for example, when the random number for probability lottery used for 3 games ahead is a specific value), the liquid crystal is processed by the processes of Step 303, Step 325, Step 335, Step 341, and Steps 204 to 207. In the game after the predetermined game (current game, next game, two games ahead game, three games ahead game) Information related to a predetermined stop mode (a bonus winning pattern may be arranged) by performing an effect display according to the output data (for example, the somo 3 (lever) corresponding to the content of the somo atari effect). Or information indicating that the bonus winning pattern can be arranged) may be notified to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the random number value for the predetermined probability lottery is stored after a predetermined number (for example, 3) after the random number value for the probability lottery used for stopping the variable display in the predetermined game. The image control CPU 85 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display predetermined effect data (for example, a game three games ahead of the current game) in a specific game that is a predetermined number of games after the predetermined game. For example, by causing the display to be performed according to the content of the presentation (3rd, Atari) corresponding to the content of the presentation, the symbol stop mode is the predetermined stop mode (for example, in this game) In some cases, the player is informed of information indicating that the bonus winning symbols can be aligned.

  In addition, for example, the image control CPU 85 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a game (for example, the current game, the next game, and the second game ahead) before a specific game (for example, a game that is three games ahead of the current game). ), It is possible that the display mode of the symbol is the predetermined stop mode by performing the display according to the predetermined display data (for example, somo 2 (1st) corresponding to the content of the Sou Atari effect). There is a case where the player is notified of certain things (for example, information indicating that there is a possibility that bonus winning symbols may be arranged in subsequent games).

  According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the CPU 31 performs probability lottery for determining the symbol stop mode on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R each time a game start command signal is input from the start switch 6S. A random number value for the game, and the stop of the variable display of the symbols in the game after the predetermined game is stopped by any one of the random number values for the probability lottery generated during the predetermined game and the subsequent In the game, based on the stop command signal input from the reel stop signal circuit 46.

  That is, each time the start lever 6 is operated after inserting a medal according to the convenience of the player, the random number value for the probability lottery is generated, and any one of the generated random numbers for the probability lottery is selected. The random number value for the probability lottery is used to stop the change display of the symbol in the predetermined game, and any one of the random number values for the probability lottery stops the change display of the symbol in the game after the predetermined game. Therefore, instead of inserting a medal for each game and operating the start lever 6 as in the prior art, the player operates the start lever 6 by inserting a medal at a time convenient for the player. Since it can be performed once, convenience for the player may be improved. In addition, when the player is convenient, after inserting the medals and performing the operation of the start lever 6 together, the player can concentrate only on playing the game. It may be possible to make the player feel even more interesting about the game.

  In addition, the CPU 31 determines whether to stop the variable display of the symbols in the game after the predetermined game among the random numbers for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33 and used to stop the variable display in the predetermined game. Based on the random number value for the probability lottery other than the random number value for use and the stop command signal input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 in the game after the predetermined game, the predetermined same (for example, (Random number value for probability lottery to realize bonus winning, random number value for probability lottery of losing) Since the random number value will not be used forever, the player may be given a game value as a pattern stop mode There may be an expectation that the game will not be performed, and a thrill that the game value may not be given, which may improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the image control CPU 85 determines that the predetermined probability lottery random value stored after the random number value for probability lottery used for stopping the variable display in the predetermined game is that the symbol stop mode is the bonus stop mode. In the case of the random number value, the liquid crystal display device 5 is notified to the player of information related to the bonus stop mode in the game after the predetermined game. Occurrence can be expected and the player's willingness to play may be increased.

  For example, the random number value for the predetermined probability lottery for determining the bonus as the winning combination is stored in the RAM 33 after a predetermined number of random number values for the probability lottery used for stopping the variable display in the predetermined game. The image control CPU 85 informs the liquid crystal display device 5 that the symbol stop mode is a bonus stop mode in a specific game that is a game after the predetermined number of times after the predetermined game. Therefore, the player can expect with a high probability that the bonus winning pattern can be arranged in a specific game, and the player's willingness to play may be sufficiently enhanced.

  At this time, the image control CPU 85 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to notify the player that the symbol stop mode may be a bonus stop mode in the game before the specific game. The player can expect that the bonus winning symbol will be arranged in the game before the specific game, even if the bonus winning symbol is not aligned in the game before the specific game. May increase the willingness of the game.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 31 determines from the first gaming state among the plurality of gaming states based on the fact that the mode of the gaming operation by the player is a specific operating mode. Since the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, the gaming machine 1 may be able to provide an interesting game to the player.

  Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that the game operation mode by the player is a specific operation mode (for example, when the left 1st related stop winning combination is determined as the stop winning combination, the game is being played during all reel rotation. When the winning combination is a bonus combination (BB, RB, etc.) based on the fact that the person first presses the left stop button 7L, etc., the symbol is displayed in the stop mode corresponding to the bonus combination. Since the gaming state is shifted from the non-FT in which the probability of stopping the variable display to be stopped is the first probability to the second probability in which the stopping probability is higher than the first probability, a bonus advantageous to the player Control that increases the probability of entering a gaming state is performed, and the player's willingness to play may be increased. In addition, since the above-described control is performed when the player performs a specific operation mode, it is possible to raise awareness that the player is participating in the game, and to fully match the interest of the game with the player. There is a case.

  Further, the CPU 31 stops the variable display in a specific stop mode (combination of symbols of chances) based on the fact that the game operation mode by the player is a specific operation mode, so that the game to the FT Since the player can be informed of the transition of the state, the player, for example, even if the player continues to lose the game, by visually confirming that the change display of the symbols is performed in a specific stop mode, May increase the willingness to play.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even after the gaming state is shifted to the FT in which the gaming state is advantageous, the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the non-FT with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/50). Then, even if the current state is advantageous, it may be possible to give the player a thrill that it may become disadvantageous in the future, and the interest of the game may be enhanced.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment and the gaming machine that does not have the function of the present embodiment are installed in the game hall, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can perform a specific game operation by the player. Based on this, there is a case where a transition to the gaming state to FT is performed. For this reason, it is possible to differentiate from a gaming machine that does not have the transition function, and to give a superiority to a player who plays a game using the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  Note that the transition function of the present embodiment may be a hidden function that the player cannot know in advance. In this case, it may be possible to give the player an expectation that something interesting or advantageous for him may occur.

  The embodiment described above may be modified as follows.

(1) The liquid crystal display device 5 may notify the player of information regarding a specific operation mode for shifting the gaming state to FT before the player performs a gaming operation. A specific description of this process is as follows.

  If the CPU 31 determines in step 9 as a winning combination for the stop, one of the left 1st related stop winning combination, the middle 1st related stop winning combination, or the right 1st related stop winning combination, in step 11, the start command The above-mentioned determined winning combination for stop (such as a left 1st related stop winning combination) may be included.

  In this case, in the effect table shown in FIG. 13, the left 1st push order effect data (lever) is further associated with the effect contents (push order of the left 1st) as a major classification name. The middle 1st push order effect data (lever) is associated with the major classification name in the middle 1st push order, and the right 1st push order effect data (in the right 1st push order) ( Lever) is associated as a major classification name.

  Each push order effect data (lever) is associated with a middle category name, a minor category name, and a data number in the same manner as in FIGS.

  In step 325 of the game start process shown in FIG. 29, the image control CPU 85 further performs the following process. The image control CPU 85 responds to the winning combination for the stop when the start command includes any of the left 1st related stop winning combination, the middle 1st related stop winning combination, or the right 1st related stop winning combination Production content to be selected is selected, and production data corresponding to the production content is selected.

  For example, if the start command includes a winning combination for left 1st related stop in the start command, the image control CPU 85 selects the effect content (the pressing order of the left 1st), and the left 1st pressing order effect data (lever) Select. By the process of step 325 and the processes of steps 204 to 207 described above, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs an effect display according to the left first push order effect data (lever). In this effect display, for example, information about the game state being shifted to an advantageous state is displayed when the stop button corresponding to the left reel 3L is pressed first.

  Even when the start command includes a winning combination for the 1st stop related to the middle or a winning combination for the stop related to the 1st right, the liquid crystal display device 5 is the same as when the winning combination for the stop related to the 1st left is included. , The effect display according to the push order effect data (lever) of the middle 1st or the push order effect data (lever) of the right 1st is performed. In this effect display, for example, information about the game state being shifted to an advantageous state when the stop button corresponding to the middle reel or the right reel is pressed first is displayed.

  In the liquid crystal display device 5, the effect display according to the left 1st push order effect data (lever), the middle 1st push order effect data (lever), and the right 1st push order effect data (lever) is shown in the embodiment. You may make it perform in the area | region different from the production | presentation display according to production data (lever) of production content (Sumo Atari etc.) demonstrated.

  According to this modified example, the player knows information relating to a specific operation mode (for example, when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is pressed first, the gaming state is shifted to an advantageous state). If the gaming operation is performed according to the above information, the gaming state is shifted to FT, so that the gaming state transition to FT can be realized with high probability, and the player's willingness to play is further enhanced. There are cases where it is possible.

  In the above description, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays image information regarding a specific operation mode for shifting the gaming state to FT to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The class 101 may perform lighting related to a specific operation mode for shifting the gaming state to FT. Moreover, you may make it the speaker 102 output the sound regarding the specific operation mode for making a game state transfer to FT.

(2) Further, the CPU 31 detects a predetermined stop command signal from the reel stop signal circuit 46, and the mode of the game operation by the player is a specific operation mode for shifting the gaming state to FT. When the timing is a specific timing, the gaming state may be shifted from non-FT to FT. For example, in the process of step 22-3 of the gaming state conversion process described above, it is determined YES, and the CPU 31 determines that the operation of stopping the reel that was last pressed is a specific timing. When the process proceeds to the stop operation timing is not a specific timing, the gaming state conversion process may be terminated. A specific description in this case is as follows.

  For example, when the stop button last pressed (third) by the player is the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L, the stop is such that the BAR symbol is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the display window 4L. If it is the operation timing, the process of step 22-4 may be performed. When the stop button last pressed by the player is the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C, the stop operation timing is such that the cherry symbol is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the display window 4C. In that case, the process of step 22-4 may be performed. Further, when the stop button last pressed by the player is the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R, the stop operation timing is such that the red 7 symbol is stopped and displayed at the middle position of the display window 4R. In some cases, the process of step 22-4 may be performed.

  Specifically, the CPU 31 has a stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L that is the last stop button pressed by the player, and a symbol whose code number is BAR displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. If the code number corresponds to (15), the process may proceed to step 22-4. The CPU 31 has a stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C whose stop button is last pressed by the player, and the code number of the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the middle display window 4C is the code number corresponding to the cherry symbol. In the case of (11), the process may proceed to step 22-4. The CPU 31 has a stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R, which is the stop button last pressed by the player, and a code corresponding to a symbol whose code number is red 7 that is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. If the number is (1), the process may proceed to step 22-4.

  According to this modified example, not only the player performs a specific operation mode, but also when the timing of performing the specific operation is a specific timing (for example, the timing of the stop operation of the last pressed reel is specified). ), The game state transition to the FT is performed, so that the consciousness of participating in the game may be further enhanced.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the process for determining whether or not the start switch is turned on in step 3 is performed. However, this process may be omitted.

  Further, the random number value for the probability lottery used in the current game may be deleted together with the information indicating the number of inserted medals after determining the effective line in Step 10 instead of Step 6. Further, the random number value for the probability lottery used in the current game and the information indicating the number of inserted medals may be deleted after the winning search process in step 23.

  Further, the image control CPU 85 may specify random number information used when determining the effect data with reference to the effect determination table as follows. That is, immediately after the process of step 112-4, the process of step 112-5 is not performed, and the CPU 31 uses the probability lottery table to store the stored random number value for the probability lottery as BB or RB as the winning combination. It is determined whether it is a random number to be determined. When the stored random number value for probability lottery is a random number for determining BB or RB as a winning combination, the CPU 31 stores the random number information indicating that the random number value for probability lottery is a specific value and the above Include a random value in the random number command.

  The image control CPU 85 stores the random number information included in the random number command in the work RAM 88 in association with the order sent from the main control circuit 71 as described above. Then, as described above, the image control CPU 85 specifies to which game the random number value for the probability lottery is used based on the order associated with the random number information. Then, the image control CPU 85 specifies to which game each random value for probability lottery currently stored in the work RAM 88 is used, and specifies whether or not the random value is a specific value. You may make it do.

  In the game start process shown in FIG. 29, the random number erasure process in step 322 may be performed after the process in step 324 is performed.

  Then, the image control CPU 85 uses the random lot value for the probability lottery stored in the past based on the order corresponding to the random value for the probability lottery among the random number values for the probability lottery stored in the work RAM 88. The numerical value is specified as the random number value for the probability lottery used in the current game, and then the random number value for the probability lottery stored in the past is specified as the random number value for the probability lottery used in two games ahead. Further, the random number value for probability lottery stored in the past is specified as the random value for probability lottery used for three games ahead.

  Usually, the winning combination sent from the main control circuit 71 is not necessarily 100% coincident with the one determined by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 (for example, the winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71) The random number value for the probability lottery matches the value extracted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71). Therefore, for example, in the effect determination table, if the winning combination is a loss and the random number information is information indicating that the random number for probability lottery used in the current game is a specific value, If the digging attack is selected with a predetermined probability (for example, 95/127), the following effects may be obtained.

  Even if the winning combination is determined to be BB in the main control circuit 71, even if the winning combination sent from the main control circuit 71 is lost, the random value for the probability lottery used in this game is a specific value. In this case, an effect that matches the result determined by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 (determination result related to winning) is executed. For this reason, in this modification, it may be possible to control the probability that an effect that matches the result determined by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 (determination result related to winning) will be executed.

  In addition, in the direction display that is performed according to the contents of the presentation of the soup Atari, the gluttonous Atari, here digging Atari, a state that is advantageous to the game is displayed after the person equivalent to the player (fireworks craftsman, etc.) is displayed, the disadvantageous to the game May be displayed, and then the state of winning the game may be displayed. In the effect display that is performed according to the contents of the effect of Suma Atari, Big Eat Atari, here digging Atari, a state that is advantageous to the game is displayed after the person corresponding to the player, the state that the person corresponding to the player wins the game If it is displayed, the display mode is not particularly limited. In addition, in the effect display performed in accordance with the contents of the effect of the soup, the gluttonous attack, and the digging attack, the state corresponding to the player wins the game while the state advantageous to the player is not displayed. May be displayed.

  In addition, in a content other than the content of the Sugao Atari, Big Eat Atari, and here at the digging Atari, for example, a player who is equivalent to a player displays a state advantageous for a predetermined game, A state in which the corresponding person loses a predetermined game may be displayed.

  Further, when the operation mode of the stop button by the player is a specific mode (for example, when the left 1st related stop winning combination is determined as the winning combination for stopping, the left stop button 7L is pressed first. In the aspect), the game state transition (transition from non-FT to FT) is performed, but the operation state by the player is in another operation state (for example, the time for which the first button is continuously pressed exceeds a predetermined time) The game state may be shifted in the case of a game).

  Further, when a specific operation is performed by the player for the transition of the gaming state, the symbol combination of the chance is stopped and displayed, but another symbol combination may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when a specific operation is performed by the player for the transition of the gaming state, a specific lamp lighting or sound output may be performed instead of the display of the combination of symbols of chance chances being stopped. .

  In addition, when a specific operation is performed by the player for the transition of the gaming state, a combination of symbols of chances is stopped and displayed, and a specific sound is output or a specific lighting is performed. It may be performed. Thereby, the player may have an expectation that something special may happen, and may increase the player's willingness to play.

  Also, when the random value for probability lottery used in the next game or 3 games ahead is a random value for determining BB as a winning combination, the effect according to the contents of the effect such as the above-mentioned soot atari Display may be performed. Similarly, the effect according to the contents of the effect such as the above-mentioned solitary game only when the random value for the probability lottery used in the next game or the third game destination is a random value for determining the RB as the winning combination Display may be performed.

  In addition, when the random value for probability lottery used for the next game or the third game destination is a random value for determining BB as a winning combination, and the probability lottery used for the next game or the third game destination The effect display to be executed may be different from the case where the random number for use is a random value for determining RB as a winning combination.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the BB or RB determined as the winning combination is effective in the game in which the winning combination is determined. The BB or RB determined as may be effective until the BB or RB winning is realized even after the game after the game in which the winning combination is determined.

  In this modified example, if the winning combination of BB (or RB) is determined as a winning combination as a result of the probability lottery process, it will be a carryover combination, but if the winning combination of that combination is not realized after that, it is stored as a carryover of that combination Is done.

  Further, in the present modification example, the gaming state provided by the gaming machine 1 transitions between the general gaming state, the bonus carryover state, the RB gaming state, and the BB gaming state.

  In the general game state, neither BB nor RB is carried over. In the general gaming state, when BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus carryover state.

  The bonus carryover state is a gaming state that starts from the game next to the game in which BB or RB is determined as the winning combination by the probability lottery process. The BB or RB determined as the winning combination is carried over as a carryover combination until the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (until the BB or RB winning is realized).

  In this bonus carryover state, the probability that replay is determined as a winning combination is lower than FT, and as a winning combination for stopping, a non-FT whose probability of determining a bonus (BB or RB) is higher than FT and replay is selected The probability determined as a combination is higher than non-FT, and the winning combination for stop includes FT having a probability that a bonus (BB or RB) is determined is lower than non-FT.

  The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are the same as in the above embodiment. When the BB gaming state ends or when the RB gaming state (excluding the RB gaming state performed in the BB gaming state) ends, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  For example, in the FT probability lottery table, the probability that a replay is determined as a winning combination is high (for example, 1 / 1.151), and the probability that a lose is determined as a winning combination is very low. (For example, 1/16384). For example, in the non-FT probability lottery table, the probability that a replay is determined as a winning combination is low (for example, 1 / 7.301), and the probability that a lose is determined as a winning combination is very high. (For example, 1 / 1.367).

  And the winning combination selection table for stop shown in FIG. 6 is changed as follows, for example. When the gaming state is FT or non-FT, when BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, the loss is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 1/1, and each small combination (watermelon small combination) , Bell's small part, and Cherry's small part), each small part is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 1/1. Further, when the game state is non-FT, when replay is determined as a winning combination, replay is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 1/1. When the game state is FT, when replay is determined as a winning combination, the replay is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 20/127, and a lose is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 107/127. The

  In addition, when a loser is determined as a winning combination and the gaming state is FT, a left 1st related stopping winning combination is determined as a winning winning combination with a probability of 80/256, with a probability of 80/256, The winning combination for the first 1st stop is determined as the winning combination for stopping, and the winning combination for the 1st stop related to the right is determined as the winning winning combination for 80/256, and the carryover combination is performed with the probability of 16/256. The winning combination for stop corresponding to (for example, BB when the carryover combination is BB) is determined. In addition, when the winning combination is determined and the gaming state is non-FT, the winning combination for the stop corresponding to the carryover combination (for example, BB when the carryover combination is BB) with a probability of 1/1. Is determined.

  For this reason, the following can be said. The probability of losing being determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is FT is lower than the probability of losing being determined as a winning combination when the gaming state is non-FT. Therefore, when the gaming state is non-FT, there is a higher possibility that the losing will be determined as the winning combination than when the gaming state is FT, but when the losing is determined as the winning combination, For example, since control is performed such that BB or RB) is determined as the winning combination for stoppage, there is a high possibility that the carryover combination will be determined as the winning combination for stoppage. In this way, when the gaming state is non-FT, since the probability that a carryover combination is determined as a winning combination for stoppage is increased, non-FT is a relatively advantageous state over FT. I can say that.

  In the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above, the following processing is performed in the gaming state monitoring processing in step 7. The CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state according to each gaming state. When the gaming state is neither the BB general gaming state nor the RB gaming state, the CPU 31 performs the following processing.

  The CPU 31 determines whether the carryover combination is BB or RB. When the carryover combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the bonus carryover state and determines whether or not the FT flag is on. When the FT flag is on, the CPU 31 sets FT as the gaming state, and when the FT flag is off, the CPU 31 sets non-FT as the gaming state. When the carryover combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the general gaming state as the gaming state.

  Further, in the probability lottery process at step 8, the following process is performed after the process at step 8-6. The CPU 31 determines whether the winning combination is BB or RB. The CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process when the winning combination is not BB or RB, and performs the following process when the winning combination is BB or RB.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a carryover combination of BB or RB has already been set. The CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process when the BB or RB carryover combination is set, and performs the following process when the BB or RB carryover combination is not set.

  The CPU 31 sets the FT flag to on. Thereby, the gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state to the FT in the bonus carryover state. And CPU31 performs the process which sets a winning combination to a carryover combination. Specifically, when BB or RB is determined as the winning combination, the CPU 31 sets the BB or RB as a carryover combination.

  In the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above, the following processing is performed in the gaming state conversion processing in step 22. In step 22-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus carryover state. In step 22-2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the FT flag is on. In step 22-4, the CPU 31 sets the FT flag to OFF, and in step 22-6, the CPU 31 sets the FT flag to ON. In the gaming state conversion process of step 22, the processing of steps 22-5 and 22-6 is not performed, and when the gaming state is non-FT, the game state is returned to FT with a probability of 1/50. It does not have to be.

  In step 30, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination corresponding to the winning combination BB or RB.

  Processes in the operation of the gaming machine 1 other than those described above are the same as those in the above-described embodiment.

  Even in a state where the bonus is carried over, the bonus may be determined as a winning combination, and a plurality of bonus carry-overs may be stored.

  In this case, in the probability lottery process of step 8, when it is determined YES in the determination process whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 performs an update process of the BB carryover number or the RB carryover number. Specifically, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the BB carryover number counter when the winning combination is BB, and adds 1 to the value of the RB carryover number counter when the winning combination is RB. The BB carry-over number counter counts the BB carry-over number indicating the number of BB carryover combinations, and the RB carry-over number counter counts the RB carry-over number indicating the number of RB carryover combinations. Is.

  In step 30, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination corresponding to the winning combination BB or RB, and subtracts 1 from the value of the corresponding BB carryover number counter or RB carryover number counter.

  In this modified example, the following effects may be obtained in addition to the effects of the embodiment described above. That is, since the mode of the game operation by the player is shifted from FT to non-FT based on the specific operation mode, the winning combination accumulated in FT is the winning combination for stop in non-FT In such a case, it is possible to avoid an unfavorable situation where the winning combination does not win indefinitely, and the player can proceed with the game with expectation.

(5) In the above-described embodiment and its modification, the bonus game state is described as being the BB game state or the RB game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes the CT game state. It may be.

  Differences between the CT gaming state and the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state will be described below. The CT gaming state is composed of a CT general gaming state and a CG gaming state (so-called challenge game state).

  The transition of the gaming state to the CT general gaming state is performed, for example, by realizing a CT prize. CT winning is realized by arranging predetermined symbols along an active line.

  The transition of the gaming state to the CG gaming state is performed, for example, in the CT general gaming state by replay (symbol) -replay-bell (symbol) being arranged along the active line. In the CG gaming state, for example, when a predetermined number of games are completed, the gaming state is shifted to the CT general gaming state. Further, in the CT gaming state, for example, when the acquired number (for example, a net increase number, a payout number) is a predetermined number or more, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  Note that, in the game where BB, RB, CG, etc., which are advantageous to the player as in the embodiment, do not occur, the gaming machine 1 changes the winning probability of replay from the first probability to the second probability. If it is configured to determine whether or not, the occurrence of BB, RB, CG, etc. will not occur easily, and the problem of the conventional gaming machine 1 that the game becomes monotonous may be solved. .

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present invention has a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game in response to a first operation by the player (for example, the CPU 31, “start switch on” ”), A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for displaying the identification information (symbol) in a variable manner based on the game start command signal input from the game start command means, Each time a game start command signal is input from the start command means, a random value generation means for generating a random value for determining the stop mode of the identification information in the variation display means (for example, “random number” in the CPU 31, step 112-3) And a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variation display of the identification information in response to the second operation by the player , A stop control means (for example, a stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information based on the stop command signal input from the stop command means and the random value generated by the random value generation means) CPU 31, step 9, step 16, step 17, steps 102 to 107) and when the stop mode of the identification information stopped in the variable display unit by the stop control unit is a predetermined stop mode, A game value giving means (for example, CPU 31, hopper 40, payout process in step 31) for giving a game value, and the stop control means is a unit game after a predetermined unit game (for example, the current game). The random number generation means generates the stop of the variation display of the identification information during the predetermined unit game (for example, a game ahead of 3 games). Among the values, based on one of the random number and, stop instruction signal inputted from the stop instruction means in the unit game and after, is characterized in that to perform.

  In the above invention, random number storage means for storing random number values generated by the random value generation means up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) (eg, RAM 33, “storage of extracted random numbers” in step 112-4) The stop control means displays the change display of the identification information in the subsequent unit game, and displays the change display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game among the random number values stored in the random value storage means. Random number other than the random number used for stopping the game (for example, the random number for the probability lottery generated during the current game, other than the random value for the random lottery used to stop the variable display in the current game The random number for the probability lottery) and the stop command signal input from the stop command means in the subsequent unit game may be performed.

  In the above invention, the stop control means is stored in the random value storage means according to the order stored in the random value storage means (for example, the order associated with the random number for probability lottery stored in the RAM 33). The random number stored in the random number storage means is stored in the random number storage means, and the predetermined random number stored after the random number used for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game is stored in the identification information. When the stop mode is a random number value (for example, a random number value included in a random number range for determining BB or RB as a winning combination) for the predetermined stop mode, notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) In addition, in a unit game after a predetermined unit game, information related to a predetermined stop mode (for example, information indicating that there is a possibility that a bonus winning symbol can be aligned or a bonus winning symbol is aligned. Notification control means (for example, image control CPU 85, step 303, step 325, step 335, step 341, steps 204 to 207) may be provided. .

  Further, in the above invention, the predetermined random number value is stored after a predetermined number (for example, 3) after the random number value used for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game. As a means, the stop mode of the identification information is a predetermined stop mode in a specific unit game (for example, a game three games ahead of the current game) that is a unit game after a predetermined number of units after the predetermined unit game ( Information indicating that bonus winning symbols can be arranged in the current game) may be notified to the player.

  Further, in the above invention, the notification control means provides the notification means with a predetermined stop mode of identification information in a unit game (for example, the current game, the next game, and the game ahead of two games) before the specific unit game. The player may be informed that there is a possibility that the player is in the stop mode (information indicating that there is a possibility that the bonus winning symbols can be arranged).

  In addition, for example, one or more of the following may be applied as the predetermined combination. An RB that wins a predetermined number of prize media, and an RB that wins the probability that the winning combination determination means determines the winning combination as a winning combination is high between multiple games, and the winning combination determination means wins RB Examples of the predetermined combination include a BB in which a probability determined as a combination is high only during a plurality of games.

  In addition, for example, one of the following may be applied to one game (one game). Start from the operation of the start lever 6 until the game result is displayed on the winning display means (predetermined display means) until the game result is displayed after the game start command signal is output from the game start means That the bet button has been operated by the player until a specific display (for example, specific character information, a specific character, a specific image) is displayed on the predetermined display means after the lever 6 is operated; Alternatively, when the gaming machine 1 is configured to output a game start command signal, such as when a game medal is inserted by the player, etc., the bet button is operated or a prize is awarded after the game medal is inserted. Until the game result is displayed on the display means, the bet button is operated by the player, or a game medal is inserted by the player, etc. Is configured to output a game start command signal, until a specific display is displayed on a predetermined display means after a bet button is operated or a game medal is inserted. The symbol starting means for outputting a game start command signal until the game result is displayed on the winning display means (predetermined display means) after the symbol starting means for outputting a game medium (for example, a game ball) has won or passed. Applicable as a one-time game until a specific display (for example, specific character information, specific character, specific image) is displayed on a predetermined display means after the means detects the winning or passing of the game medium May be. The multiple games may be applied as a continuous or intermittent multiple-time game.

  Further, the game result may be anything as long as a specific winning mode is displayed. The game start command means may be a start lever, a switch such as a spin button, or a game medium input.

  The variable display means are CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment, dot matrix, lamp, LED, fluorescent lamp, EL, electronic paper, flexible LED, flexible liquid crystal, liquid crystal projector, reel, disk, movable object, etc. There may be a plurality of combinations thereof.

  Further, the winning combination may be a combination in which a winning mode corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Further, the game value may be payout of award media (coins, medals, game balls), predetermined writing to a game result storage medium (such as a magnetic card), replay, score addition, occurrence of an advantageous state, etc. . The game medium (prize medium) may be a coin, a medal, a game ball, money, a bill, a magnetic card, or the like.

  Note that the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines 1 such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in addition to the slot machine of the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the above-described operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  As mentioned above, although an example of embodiment of this invention was demonstrated, it only showed the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention, The design of the specific structure of each means, etc. can be changed suitably. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to the ones.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine 1 in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on the reel in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol which shows the payout number (payout) and the winning of a combination in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the probability lottery table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning combination selection table for a stop in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the gaming state in this embodiment, the winning combination for a stop, and a stop table group. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table which cannot be awarded in this embodiment, and the BB winning stop table. It is a figure which shows an example of the RB winning stop table and chance eye stop possible table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the image control circuit in this embodiment, and a sound and lamp control circuit. It is a figure which shows the jump table which matches the kind of input command in this embodiment, and the process of a jump destination. It is a figure which shows the table for presentation determination in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the large classification data table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the middle classification data table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the small classification data table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the effect image data table in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the RESET interruption process of the main control circuit of the game machine 1 in this embodiment (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the RESET interruption process of the main control circuit of the game machine 1 in this embodiment (the 2). It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the probability lottery process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the game state conversion process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the regular interruption process of the main control circuit of the game machine 1 in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion confirmation process of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start lever operation detection process of the game machine 1 in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the image control circuit of the game machine 1 in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the command input process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the medal insertion process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the random number memory | storage process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the game start process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the reel stop process in this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed process of the winning process in this embodiment.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 6S ... Start switch, 7L 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a-8e ... Winning line, 9a, 9b, 9c ... BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11-13 ... BET switch, 15 ... Medal payout outlet, 17 ... Winning indicator lamp, 18 ... Payout display unit, 19 ... credit display unit, 20 ... bonus game information display unit, 21L, 21R ... speaker, 22 ... medal slot, 22S ... medal sensor, 23 ... payout panel, 30 ... microcomputer, 31 ... CPU 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port 39 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 40S ... Medal detection unit, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display unit drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... reel position detection circuit, 51 ... payout completion signal circuit, 68 ... start switch, 71 ... main control circuit, 80 ... image control circuit, 81 ... program ROM, 82 ... image ROM, 83 ... video RAM, 84 91 ... Serial port, 85 ... Image control CPU, 86 ... Image control IC (VDP), 87 ... Control RAM, 88 ... Work RAM, 89 ... Calendar IC, 90 ... Sound / lamp control circuit, 92 ... Sound / lamp control CPU, 93 ... sound source IC, 94 ... power amplifier, 95 ... work RAM, 96 ... program ROM, 97 ... sound source ROM , 100 ... LEDs, 101 ... lamps, 102 ... speakers, 103 ... volume control unit.

Claims (5)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to a first operation by the player;
Based on the game start command signal input from the game start command means, a fluctuation display means for performing a fluctuation display of identification information;
Each time a game start command signal is input from the game start command means, random number value generating means for generating a random value for determining a stop mode of the identification information in the variation display means;
A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variation display of the identification information in response to a second operation by the player;
Based on the stop command signal input from the stop command means and the random value generated by the random value generation means, a stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information;
Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to the player when the stop mode of the identification information stopped by the stop display unit by the stop control unit is a predetermined stop mode;
The stop control means is configured to stop the change display of the identification information in a unit game after a predetermined unit game, from any random value generated by the random value generation means during the predetermined unit game. A gaming machine that is made to perform based on a numerical value and the stop command signal input from the stop command means in the subsequent unit game. Random number storage means for storing the random number value generated by the random value generation means, up to a predetermined number,
The stop control means stops the change display of the identification information in the subsequent unit game, and stops the change display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game among the random number values stored in the random value storage means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is caused to perform based on a random number value other than the random number value used in the game and the stop command signal input from the stop command means in the subsequent unit game. . The stop control means causes the stop using the random value stored in the random value storage means according to the order stored in the random value storage means,
The predetermined random number stored after the random value stored in the random number storage means and used for stopping the variable information display in a predetermined unit game is the stop mode of the identification information. In the case where the random number value is such that the notification means has notification control means for notifying the player of information related to the predetermined stop mode in the unit game after the predetermined unit game. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The predetermined random number value is stored after a predetermined number of random numbers used for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the predetermined unit game,
The notification control means informs the notification means that a stop mode of the identification information is the predetermined stop mode in a specific unit game that is a unit game after the predetermined number of times after the predetermined unit game. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is notified to a person. The notification control means causes the notification means to notify the player that the stop mode of the identification information may be the predetermined stop mode in the unit game before the specific unit game. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:

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