JP2007054558A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a beginner player to enjoy playing a game comfortably. <P>SOLUTION: A main control circuit 71 of the game machine 1 stops/displays a "blue 7" constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus and a "watermelon" constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to a watermelon at symbol stopping positions set in a left symbol display area 21L on condition that the bonus and the watermelon are determined as winning roles, and announces that the "watermelon" should be aimed at on condition that both the "blue 7" and the "watermelon" are stopped/displayed at the symbol stopping positions in the left symbol display area 21L. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming 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 combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of being paid out once. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. 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, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, the control device (20) includes a lottery means (110) for performing a lottery for winning or losing a role, and a rotating reel based on a lottery result of the part lottery means (110). Stop control means (180) for performing stop control of the game, and winning determination means (200) for determining whether or not the winning is made according to the stop position of the symbol when the rotation of all the rotating reels (40) is stopped And the winning lottery means (110) is formed so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won in one game (for example, patent document) 1). According to this gaming machine, a plurality of winning combinations can be won in one game. For this reason, since the variation of a role becomes abundant and this can prevent a game from becoming monotonous, the interest of a player can be raised.
JP 2004-113292 A

  However, the above gaming machine simply wins a plurality of roles in one game and lacks interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a beginner to enjoy a game with peace of mind.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the stop control means is that the first combination and the second combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining unit. On the condition, each of the first symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination and the second symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is determined on a predetermined display unit. The control for stopping and displaying at the symbol stop position is performed, and the notification control means stops and displays the first symbol and the second symbol at the symbol stop position determined by the predetermined display unit by the stop control means. The notifying means is controlled so as to notify that the winning combination determining means has determined the second winning combination.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game start command means (for example, a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) in response to an operation (for example, a start operation described later) by the player And a start switch 6S to be described later, a means for performing determination in step S54 of FIG. 20 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the like and the game start command signal are detected. Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be described later, liquid crystal display unit 2b to be described later) having a plurality of possible display portions (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R to be described later), and the plurality The symbol variation table in the corresponding display unit is provided corresponding to each of the display units, and in response to an operation by the player (for example, an operation of a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R described later). On the condition that a stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, which will be described later) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding the stop and the game start command signal are detected, the winning combination (for example, to be described later) A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, an internal lottery process to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and detecting the stop command signal (for example, FIG. 25 to be described later) On the condition that the determination in step S111 is YES), stop control means (for example, means for performing slip frame number determination processing described later, which will be described later), which stops the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal, which will be described later 25, the means for performing step S114 and step S115 of FIG. 25, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the like. Lines (for example, five lines described later) connecting symbol predetermined positions predetermined for each display unit (for example, upper, middle, lower symbol stopped positions of each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R described later) A combination determination unit (for example, a display combination search process described later) for determining whether or not a symbol combination arranged along an effective line (described later, winning line described later, etc.) corresponds to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit. On the condition that the winning combination is determined to correspond to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) Profit granting means (for example, means for performing medal payout process described later, bonus operation check process described later) for giving a player a medal payout, automatic medal insertion, game state transition described later, etc. Means for performing, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 131 to be described later) configured to be able to notify information related to the game (for example, information on the winning combination), and the notification means Notification control means (for example, an image control circuit (gSub) 72a, which will be described later), and the stop control means are controlled by the winning combination determining means by a first role (for example, BB1, BB2, which will be described later). MB, BB, bonus, etc.) and a second symbol (for example, a watermelon, which will be described later) are determined as winning symbols, and the first symbol (the first symbol combination corresponding to the first symbol) For example, “7”, “red 7”, “blue 7”, etc., which will be described later, and a second symbol (for example, “watermelon”, which will be described later) constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination. Is determined on the predetermined display section. Control to stop display at the symbol stop position (for example, “Blue 7” is displayed at the middle symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 3L, and “Watermelon” is stopped at the lower symbol stop position). And the notification control means is conditioned on the condition that the stop control means causes the first symbol and the second symbol to be stopped and displayed at a symbol stop position defined in the predetermined display section. A gaming machine characterized by controlling said notifying means so as to notify that the winning combination determining means has determined the second winning combination (for example, notifying that a watermelon 101 in FIG. 7 described later is aimed).

  (1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), the stop control means is a symbol corresponding to the first combination on condition that the first combination and the second combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means. Control is performed to stop and display each of the first symbol constituting the combination and the second symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination at a symbol stop position determined in a predetermined display unit. . In addition, the notification control means is configured so that the winning combination determining means performs the second winning combination determination on the condition that the stop control means stops and displays the first symbol and the second symbol at the symbol stop position determined on the predetermined display unit. The notification means is controlled so as to notify that the combination is determined. When the first combination and the second combination are determined as the internal winning combination and the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed on the display unit, the second combination is notified. The person can perform a stop operation aiming at the second winning combination. Further, since the player can grasp the internal winning combination, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the combination of symbols arranged along the line by the combination determining unit is determined on the condition that the winning combination determining unit determines that the first combination is a winning combination. Until it is determined that it corresponds to one combination, carry-over means for carrying over the first combination as a winning combination (for example, means for performing steps S85 and S91 in FIG. 23 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) ), And the profit granting unit determines that the combination determining unit corresponds to the first combination (for example, BB1, BB2, MB, BB, bonus, etc., which will be described later). A gaming machine characterized in that a player is provided with the benefit of operating a special gaming state (for example, an RB gaming state, which will be described later, a CB gaming state, a BB gaming state, an MB gaming state, which will be described later) corresponding to a combination.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), the carryover means is configured such that the combination of symbols arranged along the line is determined by the winning combination determining means, on the condition that the winning combination determining means determines the first winning combination as the winning combination. The first combination is carried over as the winning combination until it is determined that it corresponds to the combination. In addition, the profit granting unit gives the player the benefit of operating the special gaming state corresponding to the first combination on condition that the combination determination unit determines that the combination corresponds to the first combination. Since the first combination is carried over by the carryover means, when the first combination and the second combination are stopped and the second combination is notified, the player first aims at the second combination. The stop operation can be performed with the first game being carried over after the next game. Therefore, the player may be able to obtain both the benefit of operating the special gaming state corresponding to the first role and the benefit corresponding to the second role.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), game value information storage means (for example, described later) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described later) of game values (for example, medals inserted for gaming). When the game start command signal is detected, the plurality of display units store predetermined game value information (for example, a BET number of 3 described later) is stored in the game value information storage means. The symbol is variably displayed on the condition that it is played, and a game value larger than the predetermined game value (for example, 8 medals described later) is given to the second combination. A gaming machine characterized by the benefits of

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the second combination corresponds to the benefit of giving a game value larger than the predetermined game value. Therefore, the player can obtain the profit obtained by subtracting the profit corresponding to the second combination from the predetermined game value spent for playing the game by performing the stop operation aiming at the second combination. There is a case.

  According to the present invention, the player can perform a stop operation aiming at the second winning combination. Further, since the player can grasp the internal winning combination, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. 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, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c are formed as substantially vertical surfaces. In addition, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on each outer peripheral surface are provided in a horizontal row so as to be freely rotatable. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 4 is formed below the panel display 2a, the liquid crystal display 2b, and the fixed display 2c. On the right side of the pedestal 4, a medal slot 10 for inserting medals is provided. The inserted medals are credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal unit 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is validated. The operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. In addition, an operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout 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 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is within a predetermined angle range. It is pivotally attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS shown in FIG. 5 to be described later are arranged on the back side of the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 17a lights up when the number of BETs is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c is lit when the number of BETs is three. The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals paid out and the number of credited medals when a winning is established.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the rotation and stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the operation of a liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 3 described later).

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. These five display lines are all activated by the player pressing the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserting medals into the medal slot 10 (the activated display lines are Hereinafter referred to as “effective line”). When the number of BETs is 1 or more, all the display lines 8a to 8e are activated regardless of the number of BETs.

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

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are displayed at least when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and when the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operable to be pressed. , 3R becomes transparent so that the symbols on 3R can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided so as to surround the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R disposed in front of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It represents.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 131. First, the internal structure of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. Inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, on the back side of the vertical 3 rows of symbols (total of 9 symbols) appearing in each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. An LED housing circuit board is installed. Each of the LED storage circuit boards has three (that is, nine in total) LED storage portions, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided therein.

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. More specifically, the areas corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

  Further, the left reel 3L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two annular frames having the same shape with a plurality of connecting members separated by a predetermined interval (for example, reel width), and the structure of the frame structure. It is comprised with the transmission member which transmits the driving force of the stepping motor 49L provided in the center part to an annular frame. A reel sheet is mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 3L.

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. The central reel 3C and the right reel 3R have the same structure as the left reel 3L, and an LED housing circuit board is provided in each of them.

  Next, the transmissive liquid crystal display device 131 will be described. The liquid crystal display device 131 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, and a white light source (for example, light of all wavelengths is included at a ratio where a specific color is not conspicuous in human eyes). Fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, lamp holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, and a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 Composed.

  The liquid crystal display device 131 is provided on the front side from the display area of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front (that is, on the front side of the display surface). Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 131 are provided separately (for example, at a predetermined interval).

  The protective glass 132 and the display board 133 are comprised with the translucent member. The protective glass 132 is provided for the purpose of protecting the liquid crystal panel 134. On the display board 133, a figure, a picture, etc. are drawn in the area | region corresponding to the panel display part 2a and the fixed display part 2c (refer FIG. 2).

  Here, in FIG. 3, various display units (bonus game information display unit 16, payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, etc.) and BET lamps arranged on the back side of the area of the display board 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2 a. Illustration of an electric circuit for operating 17a to 17c is omitted.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed when the liquid crystal is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal panel 134). That is, light goes to the display surface side, and thus the transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside.

  Therefore, by adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R pass through the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R even when the liquid crystal cannot be driven. The symbols arranged above can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin thickness of, for example, about 2 cm. It is comprised by translucent members (namely, member which has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. The reflective film 136 includes a reflective region 136A and a non-reflective region (that is, a transmissive region) 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed as a light transmissive portion that is formed of a transparent material and transmits incident light without being reflected.

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

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

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed at an upper position and a lower position on the back side of the reflection film 136. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and enters the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the non-reflective regions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Further, the functions of the LED lamps and fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b will be described.

  First, the function of each lamp when the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not driven (that is, when no voltage is applied to the portions of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). explain.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. In addition, a part of the light emitted from the LED lamp provided on the LED storage circuit board passes through the reel sheet. Since these lights are transmitted through the non-reflective areas 136BL, 136BC, 136BR, the light guide plate 135 and the liquid crystal panel 134 constituting the liquid crystal display device 131, the player can visually recognize the symbols arranged on the reel. .

  The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b and introduced toward the light guide plate 135 is transmitted through the liquid crystal panel 134 and enters the player's eyes. That is, the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b illuminate the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R and the effect display area 23.

  Next, the function of each lamp when driving the liquid crystal in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (that is, when applying a voltage to the portion of the liquid crystal panel 134 corresponding to the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R). Will be described.

  A part of the light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the reel sheet. Further, part of the light emitted from the LED lamp passes through the reel sheet. Among the areas of the liquid crystal panel 134, in the area where the liquid crystal is driven, a part of the light is reflected, absorbed or transmitted, so that the player is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. An effect image or the like can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) "," Cherry (symbol 96) "," Replay (symbol 97) ", and" Blank (symbol 98) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  “Blank” is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the formation of a role. That is, even when “blanks” are displayed along any one of the active lines, the player is not provided with benefits such as paying out medals, automatic insertion of medals, and the transition of the gaming state described later. .

  Here, BB1, BB2, middle bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “MB”), cherry, bell, watermelon, red 7 small role, blue 7 small role, compound role, and replay are provided as the role of the embodiment. ing. BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory. In addition, BB1, BB2, and MB are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”. The symbol “red 7” or “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB is collectively referred to as “7” hereinafter.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other in advance, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and switching (transition) of the gaming state. It is used to give game value. A plurality of combinations of profits and symbol combinations given to the player are associated with the composite combination (a set of a plurality of combinations). The displayed symbol combination (profit given to the player) is determined according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a challenge bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CB gaming state”). The gaming state can basically be distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination and the reel stop control mode (the maximum number of so-called “sliding tops”). Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the types of roles that may be won internally, the probability of winning internally, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the like.

  The general gaming state is composed of a normal section having no carryover combination, a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT section”) having a higher probability of winning internally for replay than the normal section, and a carryover section having a carryover combination. The In the carryover section, the bonus is not internally won, and in the normal section and the RT section, the bonus may be internally won. The RT section has a higher probability of winning internally for replay than the normal section and carryover section.

  Therefore, the normal section, the RT section, and the carryover section are basically different gaming states. The carryover combination is a combination that allows the corresponding symbol combinations to be arranged along the active line over one or a plurality of games (permitted according to the internal winning combination). The carryover combination is included in the internal winning combination. The game sections in the general gaming state other than the RT section are hereinafter referred to as “non-RT sections”.

  Whether or not it is an RT section can be determined by whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more. The RT game number counter is set to 50 at the start of the general gaming state after BB is established (step S169 in FIG. 30 described later). The counter value is decremented by 1 in one game (step S10 in FIG. 17 described later). When the bonus is won internally, the counter value is updated (cleared) to 0.

  Whether it is a carryover section or not can be determined by the presence or absence of a carryover combination. When there is no carryover combination and the value of the RT game number counter is 0, it is a normal section.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible number of winnings is 0, or that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, one medal bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high). The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. When BB is established, 350 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games becomes 0 or the possible number of winnings becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the BB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF, the RB operating flag is OFF. Updated to Therefore, when the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after BB is established, the RB gaming state is maintained until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  The CB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “second type special character” is operating. In the CB gaming state, the left reel 3L is uncontrolled (the maximum number of sliding symbols is 1), and the maximum number of sliding symbols on the other reels is 4. Note that the maximum number of sliding symbols is 4 in a gaming state other than the CB gaming state. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of symbol movement after the corresponding stop button is operated.

  The CB gaming state can be identified by whether the CB operating flag is on or off. The CB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the CB gaming state. The condition for updating the CB operating flag to ON is that an MB operating flag described later is ON. The condition that the CB operating flag is updated to OFF (step S162 in FIG. 30 described later) is that one game is finished.

  The MB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not an advantageous state is generated due to the establishment of the MB. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value (for example, one medal bet on one game) used to play a game in this advantageous state is the expected value of the general game state. Is relatively high (the degree of advantage is relatively high). The condition for updating the MB operating flag to ON is that the MB is established. MB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. The condition for updating the MB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payout possible number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payout possible number is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the MB operating flag is updated to ON until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. When MB is established, 250 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag from when the MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When the MB is established, the MB operating flag is updated to ON. When the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. At the end of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to off. If the MB operating flag is ON at the start of the game, the CB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  When the condition that the MB operating flag is updated to OFF is satisfied, the MB operating flag is updated to OFF. However, when the MB operating flag is updated to OFF, the CB operating flag is set to OFF. The state updated off is maintained. Therefore, when the MB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is updated to on. That is, after the MB is established, the CB gaming state is maintained until the MB operating flag is updated to OFF.

  FIG. 5 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. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 100a, and sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 100b is shown. The volume of the speakers 9L and 9R can be adjusted by operating the volume control unit 103.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 17 to 32 described later), 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 has an internal lottery table (FIG. 11 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. A stop table group and the like for determining are stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and various storage areas are provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and the current gaming state.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and bonus game information. Display units such as the display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, and a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41. And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. 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 stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the 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. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, for example, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (FIG. 11 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying the mode of stop control and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). In the internal winning combination, it can be said that the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through a stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. 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.

  In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table (FIG. 8 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. 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.

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 9 described later) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination (a combination of symbols corresponding to a display combination to be described later), a medal payout number corresponding to a display combination to be described later, and a winning (establishment) thereof are determined. A winning determination code (establishment determination code) (not shown) is associated. The above symbol combination table is used to confirm the winning (display confirmation) and determine the number of payouts when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Referenced in case. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (internal lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 uses the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode (that is, a winning mode) indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies 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.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is input to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not input commands, information, etc. to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. ing.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 33 to 35 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an after-mentioned effect identifier, the number of remaining effect games, a continuation effect identifier, and a continuation identifier is stored.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, the date etc. are set by operating the operation unit 17 by an employee of the game hall. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 described above are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (the above-described notification mode effect etc.) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 131 (FIG. 7 described later). For example, the image control IC 86 displays an effect content data described later, an opponent character described later, content rewrite data described later, and an image (moving image) corresponding to the effect data described later.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the effects of sound and lamps. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The image control microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. In the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, only the sound / lamp output is performed mainly in accordance with the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding the volume adjustment control described later). .

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 111, a serial port 112, a program ROM 113, a work RAM 114, a sound source IC 115, a power amplifier 116, and a sound source ROM 117.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 100a and lamps 100b. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits output signals to the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 100a and the lamps 100b emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

  The serial port 112 receives a command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 113 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 and the like. The work RAM 114 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 115 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 116. The power amplifier 116 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 115 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 117 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 shows that the internal winning combination includes a bonus and a small combination, and in the first stop operation, both the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus and the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination are displayed as symbols. The example of a display displayed on the liquid crystal display part 2b after a 1st stop operation is shown on the condition that it displays on any one symbol display area of area | region 21L, 21C, 21R.

  In the embodiment, as shown in the display example, after the first stop operation, the upper symbol stop position provided in the left symbol display area 21L is “bell”, the middle symbol stop position is “blue 7”, the lower symbol "Watermelon" may be displayed at the symbol stop position. When such a stop display is performed by the first stop operation on the condition that the internal winning combination includes BB2 and watermelon, “bonus and watermelon win”, “this time watermelon 101” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Is displayed! ”And“ (Aim for bonus in the next game) ”are displayed. This display notifies the user of “watermelon”.

  In addition, as will be described later, a plurality of internal winning combinations may be determined. When a bonus and a small combination are determined for the internal winning combination, either a symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus or a symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed side by side on the active line. It is allowed. If the symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus are displayed side by side on the active line, you will miss the small role, and the symbols that make up the symbol combination that corresponds to the small role will be displayed side by side on the active line If so, the bonus will be carried over.

  When the number of medals to be paid out is larger than the number required for the game because the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the small role are displayed side by side on the active line, first, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected. By performing a stop operation so that the symbols that make up are displayed side by side on the active line, and by performing a stop operation that displays the symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus in the next game alongside the active line In some cases, the player can obtain many medals without missing a small role.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination cannot be grasped, the player generally configures a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus at one of the symbol stop positions in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R by the first stop operation. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, in the second stop operation, the stop operation of stopping and displaying the symbol at the symbol stop position where the symbol that is stopped and displayed connects the effective lines is attempted.

  Therefore, the internal winning combination includes a bonus and a small combination, and in the first stop operation, both of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination are the symbol display area 21L. , 21C, and 21R on the condition that it is displayed in any one of the symbol display areas, the player can grasp that the bonus and the small role are won internally by performing the display shown in the display example. . Therefore, the player attempts a stop operation such that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination are displayed side by side on the active line, so that the player may be able to advance the game advantageously.

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

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

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

  The symbol combination table is a display combination corresponding to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, and a payout for each inserted number (BET number) corresponding to the display combination. It has information on the number of sheets. This symbol combination table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  When the winning number described later is 1 (cherry), the display combination may be cherry. The cherries include horn cherries and medium cherries. Whether the display combination is a square cherry or a middle cherry is related to the operation timing of the left stop button 7L. The display combination becomes the middle cherry when the so-called “bitter push” of “cherry” is performed at the position of the center line 8c.

  When “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display role is a square cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out and the number of inserted coins is 3. In this case, 8 medals are paid out. “Cherry (corner)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed at the upper or lower stage of the left symbol display area 21L. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  When “cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the middle cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out and the number of inserted coins is 3. In this case, 4 medals are paid out. “Cherry (middle)” indicates “cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 21L.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, Ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins.

  When “BAR-red 7-red 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes the red 7 small combination, and one medal is paid out regardless of the inserted number. When “BAR-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a blue 7 small combination, and one medal is paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes MB, and the gaming state shifts to the CB gaming state. When "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag.

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes an internal lottery table (FIG. 11 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries.

  Here, in the case of the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 11 described later) is selected, and basically 9 is determined as the number of lotteries (described in FIG. 22 described later). Step S71). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of lotteries is the number of times (maximum number of times) of calculating a random value R-lower limit value L and a random value R-upper limit value U, which will be described later. However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined to be 9 is updated to 6 (step S73 in FIG. 22 described later).

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state and includes information on a numerical range indicated by a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning number for each inserted number. (1) of FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 11 shows the RB gaming state internal lottery table. Note that the CB gaming state internal lottery table is omitted.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of lotteries determined for each gaming state, and It is determined whether or not it is within the numerical range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. Further, the number of times of determining whether or not the value is within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit and the upper limit until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The loss of the internal winning combination indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations, but in the embodiment, The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  Also, in descending order from the winning number, it is determined whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 12 described later).

  For example, in the general gaming state (game section other than the carryover section), when the inserted number is 3, and the random number extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 1650, first, the random number R (1650 for the winning number 9) )-Lower limit L (1696) is calculated. This calculation result is smaller than 0. Accordingly, since the random number is not within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, if the extracted random number value is 1650, the winning number 9 is not won. .

  Next, a random value R (1650) −lower limit value L (1600) is calculated for the winning number 8. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (1650) −the upper limit value U (1695) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number, if the extracted random number value is 1650, the winning number 8 is won. When winning number 8 is won, BB1 corresponding to winning number 8 becomes an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determination table described later.

  In this way, by repeating the calculation of the random number value R (1650) -the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (1650) -the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0, each of the winning numbers 7-1 Determine if you have won. When the extracted random number is 1650, winning numbers 1, 2, 4 to 7 are not won. On the other hand, the winning number 3 is won because the lower limit L is 1280 and the upper limit U is 1791. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 1650, the winning numbers 3 and 8 are won, and both the watermelon and BB1 are determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  When a random value within the range from the lower limit value 1600 of the winning number 8 corresponding to BB1 to the upper limit value 1695 is extracted, the watermelon is always determined as an internal winning combination. In addition, when a random value within the range from the lower limit value 1696 of the winning number 9 corresponding to BB2 to the upper limit value 1791 is extracted, the watermelon is always determined as an internal winning combination. The lower limit value of winning number 3 corresponding to watermelon is 1280, and the upper limit value is 1791.

  Here, in the carryover section, since the number of lotteries is updated to 6 (step S73 in FIG. 22 described later), there is no case where the winning numbers 7 to 9 are determined. Based on the table, the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table includes information (data) of an internal winning combination (flag information) corresponding to the winning number. The flag is represented by a binary number. The internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 shown in correspondence with the winning numbers are information for identifying the internal winning combination, and each is 1-byte data. The internal winning combination 1 is basically related to the carryover combination.

  In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, when the winning number is 0 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is cherry. If the winning number is 2 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is Bell.

  When the winning number is 3 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is watermelon. When the winning number is 4 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is a red 7 small combination. When the winning number is 5 and the internal winning combination 2 is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is a blue 7 small combination.

  When the winning number is 6 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 7 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is MB. When the winning number is 8 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is BB1. When the winning number is 9 and the internal winning combination 1 is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is BB2.

  In the CB gaming state, the internal winning combination 2 is “00011111” in any case where the winning number is 0 to 5, and the internal winning combination becomes a composite combination.

  The reel stop initial determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial determination table includes stop table information corresponding to values 0 to 10 of the stop select counter. A winning number is basically set in the stop select counter (step S106 in FIG. 24). However, when the internal winning combination is a composite combination, 10 is set in the stop selection counter (step S108 in FIG. 24).

  The stop table includes information that defines the mode of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player (for example, information on the stop position of the symbol, information on the number of sliding symbols). I have. Each stop table is basically configured to be able to establish a corresponding internal winning combination.

  Specifically, the stop table (not shown) is configured so that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along a predetermined display line (effective line). However, the stop table corresponding to the loss is configured such that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination cannot be arranged along a predetermined display line.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 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. The code number of a symbol whose center is located above 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 on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “watermelon” with the code number “09” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the “cherry” with the code number “13” is selected when the stop button 7R is operated. The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so as to be stopped at the position of the center line 8c.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the pull-in priority table will be described.

  The pull-in priority table includes information on the relative priority of pulling in the symbol combination corresponding to the combination (internal winning combination). Priority 1 is replay. Priority 2 is BB1, BB2, MB. Priority 3 is cherry and bell. Priority 4 is watermelon, red 7 small combination, blue 7 small combination.

  The reason why priority level 1 is set to replay and priority level 2 is set to bonus is that the bonus is preferentially drawn while keeping the player's joyfulness inconspicuous. The reason why the priority of the bell is set higher than that of the watermelon is that the number of payouts corresponding to the bell is larger than that of the watermelon. If more than one internal winning combination is determined, the internal winning combination with the highest priority will be drawn. If the winning combination cannot be drawn, the internal winning combination with the next highest priority will be drawn. Done. In some cases, a stop table set in advance for reel stop control may be used.

  When a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined in one game, the priorities of the internal winning combinations are different. For example, in the normal section, BB1 (priority order 2) and watermelon (priority order 4) may be determined as internal winning combinations, but the priorities are different. BB2 (priority 2) and watermelon (priority 4) may be determined as internal winning combinations, but the priorities are different. Further, in the carryover section, both the bonus carried over and the combination determined by random lottery (for example, replay) are both internal winning combinations, but the bonus is not internally won in the carryover section. Accordingly, the priority order of each internal winning combination is also different in the carryover section.

  “Pull-in” is basically a symbol that forms a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination under the condition of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4 at a symbol stop position (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol stop position”) connected by an active line. This means that the reel that is the target of the stop control (the reel corresponding to the stop operation) is stopped so as to display (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbol”).

  In the case of the second stop operation, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed at the effective symbol stop position together with the symbols to be drawn in the second stop operation because the first stop operation is performed. If the symbol is present, displaying the drawing target symbol at the effective symbol stop position in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the second stop operation connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions is referred to as “retraction”. .

  In the case of the third stop operation, the drawing target symbols are arranged along one of the effective lines in the two symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation. (In the case of “Tempai”), displaying a drawing target symbol at an effective symbol stop position connected by the effective line is called “pulling”.

  Here, when there are a plurality of internal winning combinations, there are a plurality of symbols to be drawn in. In this case, basically, attempts are made in order from the drawing target symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination having a high priority. . For example, when BB1 and watermelon are determined as internal winning combinations as internal winning combinations, control is performed to display both the drawing target symbol “red 7” and the drawing target symbol “watermelon” at the effective symbol stop position.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on the operating flag updated to ON, the value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of winnings that can be won for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 in FIG. 19 described later, the processing in step S184 in FIG. 31, and the processing in step S187.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag includes a BB operating flag, an MB operating flag, and an RB operating flag corresponding to the display combination.

  The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB operating flag or MB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the internal winning combination 1, the internal winning combination 2, the carryover combination, and the random number storage area (storage area) will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. In this internal winning combination 1 storage area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in the internal winning combination 1 storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the MB.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 4 (fifth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the one corresponding to the bit which is 1 (combination) is the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is MB.

  (2) of FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. In this internal winning combination 2 storage area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in the internal winning combination 2 storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the bell.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the red 7 small combination. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the blue 7 small combination. Bit 5 (sixth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the one corresponding to the bit which is 1 (combination) is the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is Bell.

  (3) of FIG. 16 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to the MB. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB1. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 (first bit), bit 4 (fifth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (when it is a carryover section), bit 1 (second bit), bit 2 (third bit), or bit 3 (fourth) corresponding to MB, BB1 or BB2 of the carryover combination storage area 1 is stored in the bit) (“00000010”, “00000100”, or “00001000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area).

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

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 are erased (cleared). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, a medal insertion / start check process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13.

  In step S5, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random value extracted in this process is used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S6, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a start command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S10. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S10, RT game number counter subtraction processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In the RT game number counter subtraction process, when the value of the RT game number counter is 1 or more, a process of subtracting 1 from the counter value is performed.

  In step S11 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, 4.1 seconds)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

  In step S13, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, a display combination command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S19. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out. In step S19, it is determined whether the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, or the CB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S20, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, bonus operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 17, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 15), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. Specifically, the RB operating flag is updated to ON, and the possible game number and the possible winning number are stored in the RAM 33. In step S34, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S35, the CB operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  The medal insertion / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0, that is, whether or not replay has been established in the previous game (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. The automatic insertion counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be automatically inserted when the display combination is replay. In step S42, the insertion of medals is permitted, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S43, the inserted number (inserted number counter) is updated based on the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S44. The inserted number counter is a counter that counts the number of inserted medals.

  In step S44, a bet command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, it is determined whether or not insertion of medals is permitted. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S46, the medal sensor / BET switch is checked, and the process proceeds to step S47. Specifically, input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is checked.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a signal from the medal sensor / bet switch has been detected, that is, whether or not a medal has been inserted. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is detected. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S48, it is determined whether or not the value of the input number counter is less than the maximum input number. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S49, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S49, 1 is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, 5 is stored in the effective line counter, and the process proceeds to step S51. The effective line counter is a counter for identifying the number of effective lines for which the display combination has been determined among the plurality of effective lines. In step S51, a bet command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, 1 is added to the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, it is determined whether the inserted number is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S54, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S54, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 17, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45.

  The gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S62, the identifier of the RB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S64, the identifier of the CB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S65, the identifier of the general gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In this way, in the gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state is monitored based on the operating flag (RB operating flag, CB operating flag), and in step S71 of FIG. 22 described later, an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. Information for selecting the type of the decision table is stored in the RAM 33 (game state storage area).

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines the number of lotteries according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 10) (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (whether there is a carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73. Here, the case where the determination in step S72 is NO is a carryover section. In step S73, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 6, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as a winning number in the register of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S75. As a result, “9” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state, “5” in the CB gaming state, and “6” in the internal winning state (carry-over section). In step S75, the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S71 is referred to obtain a lower limit (L) based on the winning number and the number of inserted games, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RL), and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, it is determined whether or not a digit has been taken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86 in FIG. 23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S78. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S78, the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S71 is referred to, an upper limit value (U) is acquired based on the winning number and the inserted number, and the process proceeds to step S79. In step S79, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random number value (R) stored in the random number value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82 of FIG. 23, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S81. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number is equal to the upper limit (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit (R ≠ U). ).

  In step S81, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82 in FIG. 23, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S82 of FIG. 23, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, internal winning combination 1 and internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 and the internal winning combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 16) determined in step S83 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Here, a bit corresponding to the type of the winning combination won in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is set.

  In step S85, the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data is obtained, and the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S86. Thereby, the determined bonus is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “00001110”. In step S86, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 1 and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storing area, and the process proceeds to step S87.

  In step S87, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S89, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S74 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times of determining whether the random value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is 9 times in the general gaming state, In the CB gaming state and the RB gaming state, it is 5 times, and in the internal winning state (carry-over section), it is 6 times. On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the number of determinations is less than 9 in the general gaming state, less than 5 in the CB gaming state and RB gaming state, and in the internal winning state (carry-over section). This is the case of less than 6 times.

  In step S89, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 12), internal winning combination 1 and internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the logical sum of the determined internal winning combination 2 and the internal winning combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 16) is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S91, a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S92. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S92, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 1 and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storing area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. Thereby, when the random value R does not belong to any numerical range of the internal lottery table of FIG. 11 and Steps S82 to S85 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Will be.

  The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 compares the data in the internal winning combination 2 storage area with the composite combination check data (“00011111”) (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the data in the internal winning combination 2 storage area is the same as the combined combination check data. When this determination is YES (when the internal winning combination is a composite combination), the process proceeds to step S108, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the winning number is 0. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S104, the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the operating combination check data (“00001111”) is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and when NO (when there is a carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the winning number is stored in the select counter for stop, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S107, data in the internal winning combination 1 storage area is numbered, 5 is added, and the result is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S109. Specifically, when the data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area indicates MB, BB1, or BB2, 7, 8, and 9 are stored in the stop selection counter in each case. In step S108, 10 is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, a stop table is determined and stored based on the reel stop initial setting table, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, that is, whether or not there is an input from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. If this determination is YES, the process moves to step S113. If NO, the process moves to step S111.

  In step S113, information on the reel that is rotating on the right side is set, and the process proceeds to step S114. With this information, for example, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel. In step S114, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, the stop table, and the drawing priority table, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, a planned stop position (position to stop the symbol) is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position, and the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the process proceeds to a stop planned position waiting state, and the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a reel stop command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, it is determined whether or not there is a rotating reel. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S111, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, the sliding frame number determination processing will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB and watermelon (step S121). Specifically, it is determined whether or not two of BB1 and watermelon, or two of BB2 and watermelon are determined as the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. If the determination in step S121 is YES, since there are two internal winning combinations, there are two types of symbols to be drawn.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the table control flag is on. The table control flag is information for identifying whether or not to perform stop control using the stop table stored in step S109 of FIG. When the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S123, the number of sliding symbols is determined and set based on the stop operation position and the set stop table, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the current stop operation is a first stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG. In step S125, the number of sliding frames that can display both “7” and “watermelon” in the range of 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S126. In step S126, it is determined whether or not both “7” and “watermelon” can be displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S127. For example, when BB1 is internally won and the stop operation position is one of the code numbers “00”, “16” to “20” by operating the left stop button 7L, the determination in step S126 becomes YES. .

  In step S127, the number of sliding frames that can display “7” in the range of the number of sliding frames 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S128. In step S128, it is determined whether or not “7” can be displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S129, the number of sliding frames capable of displaying “watermelon” in the range of the number of sliding frames 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, it is determined whether or not “watermelon” can be displayed. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S131, the table control flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, the number of sliding symbols is determined and set based on the stop operation position and the set stop table, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG. In step S133, the smallest number of sliding frames is set from the retrieved number of sliding frames, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG.

  In step S134 of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not the current stop operation is the second stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S135, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S144 in FIG. In step S135, the number of sliding frames capable of tempering both “7” and “watermelon” in the range of the number of sliding frames 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S136. In step S136, it is determined whether or not both “7” and “watermelon” can be tempered. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S137, the number of sliding frames capable of tempering “7” in the range of the number of sliding frames 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, it is determined whether or not “7” can be tempered. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S139, the number of sliding frames capable of tempering “watermelon” in the range of the number of sliding frames 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, it is determined whether or not “watermelon” can be tempered. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S141, the table control flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, the number of sliding symbols is determined and set based on the stop operation position and the set stop table, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG. In step S143, the smallest number of sliding frames among the number of searched sliding frames is set, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG.

  In step S144 in FIG. 28, the number of sliding symbols in which “7” is aligned (BB is established) in the range of the number of sliding symbols 0 to 4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, it is determined whether or not there is a number of sliding frames having “7” s. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S149, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S146, the number of sliding frames in which “watermelon” is aligned in the range of the number of sliding frames 0-4 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S147. In step S147, it is determined whether or not there is a number of sliding frames in which “watermelon” is aligned. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S149, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the number of sliding frames is determined and set based on the stop operation position and the set stop table, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG. In step S149, the number of detected sliding frames is set, and the process proceeds to step S115 in FIG.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires an effective line counter (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. At the start of the game, 5 is stored in the active line counter (step S50 in FIG. 20). In step S152, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16 in FIG. 18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S153. The value of the effective line counter becomes 0 when the display combination search is completed for all five effective lines.

  In step S153, the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S154. In step S154, the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area is stored in the display combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, the payout number is updated based on the display combination and the inserted number, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, the effective line to be searched is changed, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S152.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S162. In step S162, the CB operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S163. In step S163, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S164, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S172. In step S165, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S166, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S167. Specifically, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games are performed. In step S167, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S168. Specifically, the BB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like. In step S168, it is determined whether or not the end of BB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S169, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S169, 50 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  In step S170, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S171. In step S171, it is determined whether or not the number of possible winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S173. In step S173, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. In step S174, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S182, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S183. In step S182, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. Specifically, in step S182, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S186. In step S184, BB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S185. In the BB operation process, the BB operation flag is updated to ON, and 350 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S185, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S186, it is determined whether or not the display combination is MB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S187, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S187, MB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S188. In the MB operation process, the MB operating flag is updated to ON, and 250 is set in the bonus end number counter. In step S188, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This periodic interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S191), and proceeds to step S192. In step S192, an input port check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S193. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed. In step S193, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S194. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled.

  In step S194, a lamp and 7SEG driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S195. Specifically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned on based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals when the winning combination is established, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19. In step S195, the register is restored and the periodic interrupt process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the reset interrupt processing by the sub CPU (image control microcomputer 81) will be described.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. Based on the generation of the interrupt, the program ROM 83 stores “by the sub CPU. The “reset interrupt process” is sequentially performed.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89, etc. (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, a command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In this command reception process, effect data by the LEDs 100a, the speakers 9L and 9R, the liquid crystal display device 131, the lamps 100b, and the like is determined according to the type and information of the received command. In step S203, a command for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b (a command corresponding to the determined presentation data for each control circuit such as the LEDs 100a) is output. The process moves to S201.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not a command has been received (step S211). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG. In step S212, the jump destination process is determined based on the jump table, the process is performed, and the process basically proceeds to step S203 in FIG. The jump destination process includes a reel stop process (FIG. 35 to be described later).

  The reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop process is executed when a reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 adds “1” to the value of the stop reel number counter (step S221), and proceeds to step S222. The stop reel number counter is a counter for counting the number of reels controlled to stop based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player. In step S222, a stop reel identifier is set based on the information read from the reel stop command, and the process proceeds to step S223. The stop reel identifier indicates information on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on which the stop operation has been performed.

  In step S223, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player is the first stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S224, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG. In step S224, it is determined whether or not both “red 7” and “watermelon” are displayed at the symbol stop position. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S225, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG. In step S224, data for notifying of “watermelon” is set, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, on the condition that both the bonus and the watermelon are internal winning combinations, the player is informed of a stop operation aiming at “watermelon”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, both of the bonus watermelons may be an internal winning combination. In this game, “watermelon” may be targeted, and a bonus may be reported in the next game or later.

  In addition, a plurality of combinations (second combinations) determined as internal winning combinations are provided along with bonuses. Corresponds to a number of payouts that are more than the number of medals required to play a game for a plurality of predetermined roles, and a payout number that is less than the number of medals required to play a game Include the assigned role. When the symbol of the role associated with the large number of payouts and the symbol of the bonus are displayed simultaneously, the symbol of the role associated with the large number of payouts is notified. On the other hand, when the symbol of the combination associated with the small number of payouts and the symbol of the bonus are displayed at the same time, the bonus symbol is notified. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, as the number of games required to play a game, for example, when the unit game can be started with any one of 1 to 3 BETs, the minimum bet number 1 that can be used to play a unit game may be adopted. it can.

  In addition, the number of BETs in the unit game in which the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position determined on the predetermined display unit is compared with the number of payouts associated with the second combination. When the number of payouts is larger than the number of BETs, it is notified that the second combination is aimed, and when the number of BETs is larger than the number of payouts, it is notified that the first combination is aimed. It may be. By doing in this way, even a beginner can advantageously advance the game.

  In the embodiment, the watermelon is provided as an internal winning combination together with the BB. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as the internal winning combination, any one of BB, two bells, BB, and cherry may be determined as the internal winning combination. By doing in this way, the drawing target symbol becomes “bell” and “cherry”. That is, since various stop controls can be realized, the interest of the game can be improved.

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

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The block diagram which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial determination table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows various storage areas. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal insertion / start check processing. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process by sub CPU. The flowchart which shows a command reception process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop process.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
On the condition that the game start command signal is detected, a symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying symbols;
Stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to an operation by the player;
On the condition that the game start command signal is detected, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
On condition that the stop command signal is detected, stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
On the condition that the symbols are stopped and displayed by the plurality of display units, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is a combination of symbols arranged along a line connecting a symbol stop position predetermined for each display unit. A role determining means for determining whether or not it corresponds to a role;
On the condition that it is determined that the combination determining means corresponds to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit, a profit granting unit that gives a player a profit corresponding to the winning combination;
A notification means configured to be able to notify information related to a game;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
With
The stop control means configures a first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination on condition that the first combination and the second combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means. Each of the symbols and the second symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is controlled to stop and display at a symbol stop position determined in a predetermined display unit,
The notification control means determines the winning combination on the condition that the stop control means causes the first symbol and the second symbol to be stopped and displayed at a symbol stop position determined in the predetermined display unit. A gaming machine characterized by controlling said notifying means so as to notify that said means has determined said second combination. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Until the winning combination determining means determines that the first combination is a winning combination, until the combination determining unit determines that the symbol combination arranged along the line corresponds to the first combination, A carry-over means for carrying over the first role as a winning role;
The profit granting means gives the player the benefit of operating the special gaming state corresponding to the first combination on the condition that the combination determining means determines that it corresponds to the first combination. A gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
Game value information storage means for storing game value information is provided,
When the plurality of display units detect the game start command signal, the plurality of display units can variably display the symbols on the condition that predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. Configured,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second combination is associated with a benefit of giving a game value larger than the predetermined game value.

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