JP2007175422A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game according to a stopped and displayed pattern.
Among the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) of the gaming machine (1), the reel (3C) in the center row and the reel (3R) in the right row form a bell (design 94) that constitutes a blank bell. ) ”Is configured to be displayed within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames. Further, the main control circuit (71) determines that the symbol combination arranged along the middle line (8) connecting the middle symbol stop positions determined in advance for each of the plurality of columns is “blank-bell-bell”. On the condition, the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table having a relatively high probability of winning for replay.
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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 models have 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 predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A symbol indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the winning combination of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is achieved by a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much 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.

Such a gaming machine has been proposed that aims to provide a slot machine that can always display the winning of an internal winning combination with natural effects on the effect images displayed over a plurality of games. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to decide whether or not to announce that the bonus has been won according to the contents of the stage when the bonus is won. It is possible to perform image production without a sense of incongruity.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-337381

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, it is possible to perform an image presentation without a sense of incongruity by determining whether or not to announce that the bonus has been won according to the contents of the presentation when the bonus is won. The entertainment alone cannot realize the fun of the original stop control of the game. From this, it is possible to predict whether or not a predetermined combination is won from the stopped display of the pattern, and as a result, a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game is desired.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by the mode of the symbols displayed in a stopped state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in the gaming machine, the identification information determination unit is a start among a plurality of pieces of identification information corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit. Identification information to be produced by the production means is determined on the condition that the start operation performed by the operation detection means is detected, and the plurality of identification information corresponds to at least a case where the winning combination is the first combination or the second combination. The combination determining means includes a plurality of pieces of first identification information, and the combination determining means includes a symbol combination that is arranged along a line connecting one symbol stop position determined in advance for each of a plurality of columns. In the position, it is configured by the first symbol, and when it is configured by the second symbol at one symbol stop position predetermined in the second column, it is determined that the symbol corresponds to the first combination, while the first symbol At one symbol stop position that is predetermined in the column, Is composed of 1 symbol, the predetermined primary symbol stop position in the second column, when it is configured by the third symbol is characterized by determining as corresponding to the second role.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, update of a BET number described later) for storing information (for example, a BET number described later) of game values (for example, medals), a main control circuit 71 described later And a start operation detecting means (for example, described later) for detecting a start operation (for example, start operation, operation of a start lever 6 described later) of a unit game (for example, one game described later) by the player. A start switch 6S, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the start operation detection means, and the game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) for displaying symbols in columns (for example, three columns), and a winning combination Detection of start operation performed by switching means (for example, CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for switching winning combination determination information (for example, internal lottery table described later) used for determination, and start operation detecting means. The winning combination determining means (for example, described later) for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination to be described later, an internal winning combination to be described later, a carryover combination to be described later) based on the winning combination determination information switched by the switching means. Of the internal lottery process, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the variation of symbols displayed in a plurality of rows by the symbol display unit on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting unit (for example, Symbol variation means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for performing variation display, etc. Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc., which will be described later), which are provided corresponding to the above and detect a stop operation by the player (for example, operations of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later). And a predetermined number of symbols (for example, to be described later) of the symbols corresponding to the stop operation detecting means among the symbols varied by the symbol varying means on condition that the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means is detected. Stop control means for performing control to stop and fluctuate within the following range (for example, means for performing steps S16 to S19 in FIG. 17 described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) The game value information stored in the game value information storage means indicates one or more (for example, one indicating a BET number of 1 to 3 described later), and the stop One symbol stop position (for example, each symbol display area 21L described later) determined in advance for each of the plurality of columns on condition that the variation of the symbols displayed in the plurality of columns is stopped in all columns by the control means. , 21C, 21R, etc., whether or not a symbol combination arranged along a line (for example, a middle line 8 described later) corresponds to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. The condition determining means (for example, means for performing step S21 in FIG. 17 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and the like are determined by the combination determining means to determine that the symbol combination corresponds to the winning combination. In addition, a profit granting means (for example, described later) that gives the player a profit corresponding to the symbol combination (for example, payout of a medal described later, automatic insertion of a medal described later, transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.). Main control circuit 71, means for performing step S22 in FIG. 17 described later, means for performing step S102 in FIG. 24 described later, means for performing step S104 in FIG. The stop control means is provided on the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means (for example, “red 7” described later, “blue 7” described later, The winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, described later) among “BAR” described later, “cherry” described later, “replay” described later, “blank” described later, “bell” described later, etc.) A symbol (for example, “Blank-Bell-Bell”, which will be described later) corresponding to a symbol combination corresponding to a blank bell (for example, “Blank”, which will be described later, “Bell”, which will be described later), etc.) For example Determining means (for example, means for performing step S17 in FIG. 17 described later, main control described later) for determining whether or not it is possible to stop at the one symbol stop position within the following range. A combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means (for example, “Blank-Bell-Bell” described later) on the condition that it is determined that the circuit can be stopped by the determining means. ”Etc.) (for example,“ blank ”, which will be described later,“ bell ”, which will be described later), etc.) stop means (for example, FIG. Means for performing the process of step S19, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the symbol display means excludes one column (for example, the left column described later) of the plurality of columns. Column (for example, In the center column described later, the right column described later, and the like, a symbol combination (for example, “blank-bell-bell” described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a blank bell described later) among the winning combinations is described. Etc.) (for example, “Bell”, which will be described later) are displayed within a range below the predetermined number of symbols (for example, the maximum number of sliding symbols, which will be described later), and the switching means. Is determined on the condition that the symbol combination (for example, “blank-bell-bell” described below) is determined to correspond to the predetermined combination (for example, blank bell described below) by the combination determining means. The first winning combination in which the probability that the winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table to be described later) is won for a specific combination (for example, a replay to be described later) is a first probability (for example, 8979/65536 to be described later). Role decision information (example) For example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state when an RT game number counter (described later) is 0) has a higher probability of winning the specific combination (for example, a replay described later) than the first probability. Means for switching to second winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state when an RT game number counter described later is 1 or more) that is a probability (for example, 59486/65535 described later), The profit granting means is provided on the condition that the symbol combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay” described later) is determined to correspond to the specific combination (for example, replay described later) by the combination determining unit. Automatic storage means (for example, described later) that stores information on a specific game value (for example, the number of inserted games for the current game described later) in the gaming value information storage means. 24. The game machine characterized by including the means for performing the process of step S102 of FIG.

  (1) According to the gaming machine described in (1), the stop control means includes a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means among the symbols in the row corresponding to the stop operation detecting means. On the condition that it is determined that the symbol can be stopped at the symbol stop position within a predetermined number of symbols or less, the variable display of symbols is stopped so that the symbol stops at a predetermined symbol stop position. Further, the symbol display means is configured such that the symbols are displayed in a range equal to or less than a predetermined number of symbols in other columns except for one column among the plurality of columns. The switching means is a first winning combination whose probability of winning the specific winning combination is the first probability on the condition that the combination determining means determines that the symbol combination corresponds to the predetermined winning combination. The decision information is switched to the second winning combination determination information having a second probability that the probability of winning the specific combination is higher than the first probability. The automatic storage means stores information on a specific game value in the game value information storage means on condition that the symbol combination is determined to correspond to a specific combination by the combination determination means. As a result, when a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination stops at one symbol stop position corresponding to one column among a plurality of columns, the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is surely displayed. It is possible to stop the variable display of the symbols corresponding to the columns other than the one column while increasing the expectation of being performed. Then, after the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed and the switching means is switched to the second winning combination determination information, the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination is displayed, and the specific game value of The expectation that information is stored in the game value information storage means can be enhanced. As a result, among the symbol stop positions provided in advance in each of the plurality of rows, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the aspect of the symbols that stop at one symbol stop position in one row. improves.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the switching means switches the winning combination determination information from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information. A number counting means for counting the number of times (for example, an RT game number counter to be described later, a means for performing step S112 in FIG. 25 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the like is provided. On the condition that the counted value is a predetermined numerical value (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S114 in FIG. 25 described later), the winning combination determination information is obtained from the second winning combination determination information. A gaming machine comprising means for switching to the first winning combination determination information (for example, means for performing step S115 in FIG. 25 described later).

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in (2), the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination stop at the symbol stop position corresponding to one column among the plurality of columns, whereby the information of the specific game value is obtained. Although the game can proceed while expecting the profit to be stored in the game value information storage means, the player must expect the profit continuously until the count value of the number counting means reaches a predetermined value. Can do. Therefore, the player's interest in the symbol stop position corresponding to one column among the plurality of columns can be increased more than the gaming machine of (1), and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the symbol display means includes all the columns (for example, a left column described later, a center column described later, a right column described later, etc.). ), A symbol (for example, a left-to-be described later) constituting a symbol combination (for example, a “blank-bell-bell” to be described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, a bell replay to be described later) among the winning combinations. “Blank” in the column, “Bell” in the right column, and “Bell” in the right column) are displayed within the predetermined number of symbols (for example, the maximum number of sliding symbols described later). A gaming machine characterized by being made.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described above, when the winning combination determining means determines the predetermined combination as the winning combination, the switching means always switches to the second winning combination determining information regardless of the skill of the player. Therefore, even if it is a beginner, the profit that the information of a specific game value is stored in the game value information storage means can be expected, and the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, among the symbol stop positions provided in advance in each of the plurality of rows, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the mode of symbols that stop at one symbol stop position in one row. The interest of will improve.

  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 portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a push 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 shown in FIG.

  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 is lit when the BET number is 1 to 3. The 2-BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is 2 or 3. 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 area 21L is provided corresponding to the reel 3L in the left column among the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and displays symbols arranged on the reel 3L and various effects. The symbol display area 21C is provided corresponding to the reel 3C in the center row among the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and displays symbols arranged on the reel 3C and various effects. The symbol display area 21R is provided corresponding to the reel 3R in the right column among the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and displays symbols arranged on the reel 3R and various effects.

  Each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is provided with three symbol stop positions (upper, middle and lower) 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. .

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

  In addition, display lines that connect the symbol stop positions are provided in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. The display line is activated when the player pushes the BET switches 11 to 13 or inserts a medal into the medal slot 10 (hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “valid line”). ). Whether the display line is activated is displayed by turning on the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state and the number of BETs described later, is a middle line 8 (a display connecting the middle symbol stop positions of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R) which is a predetermined display line. This is a one-line dedicated machine that is activated only in (line). That is, even if the number is 3 (when the BET number is 3), the effective line is one line. In this way, even if three cards are used, only one line (middle stage line 8) is the effective line, so the importance of the pushing operation by the player is increased, the technical intervention can be further improved, and the winning rate is increased. In some cases, a gaming machine that can be easily lowered can be provided.

  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.

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

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L in the left column 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. Note that the reels 3C in the center row and the reels 3R in the right row have the same structure as the reels 3L in the left row, 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)”, “cherry (design 95) ) "," Replay (symbol 96) ", and" Blank (symbol 97) ". 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, cherry, bell, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, blank bell, and replay are provided in the role of the embodiment. BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory. In the following, BB1 and BB2 are referred to as BB, and BB is referred to as “bonus”. The symbol “red 7” or “blue 7” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB is collectively referred to as “7” hereinafter. The bell, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, blank bell, and replay are collectively referred to as “small role” 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. 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.

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination and the stop control mode of the reel (the maximum number of so-called “sliding symbols”). Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished based on 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 internal replay than the normal section, and a carryover section having a carryover combination. The In the carry-over section, the bonus is not won internally, and in the normal section and the RT section, the bonus may be won internally. The RT section has a higher probability of internal winning 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 100 when it is determined that “blank-bell-bell” is aligned along the active line (when it is determined YES in step S122 in FIG. 26 described later). . The counter value is decremented by 1 in one game (step S112 in FIG. 25 described later). In addition, when the BB operation process is performed and the BB operating flag is updated to ON (step S104 in FIG. 24 described later is performed, and YES is determined in step S114 in FIG. 25 described later). The value of the counter 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 object” is operating, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the general gaming state. 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.

  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. 16 to 26 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. 9 to be described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button. 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. 9 described later) stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying a mode of stop control and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). It can be said that the internal symbol combination is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through a stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal symbol 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. 6 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.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (FIG. 7 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 shows the winning confirmation (display function) of the reels 3L in the left row, the reels 3C in the center row, and the reels 3R in the right row at the stop control and after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. This is referred to when confirming) and determining the number of payouts. 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 lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 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 a 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.

  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.

  In FIG. 6, among the symbol positions of the reels 3L in the left column, the symbol positions of “blank” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blank bell are “01”, “02”, “07”, “12”, “17”. In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”, and “blanks” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less in the reels 3L in the left column.

  In FIG. 6, among the symbol positions of the reels 3 </ b> C in the center row, the symbol positions of the “bell” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blank bell are “01”, “05”, “10”, “15”, “19”. In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”, and the reels 3C in the center row are arranged so that “bells” are spaced within 4 frames.

  In FIG. 6, among the symbol positions of the reel 3R in the right column, the symbol positions of “bells” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blank bell are “00”, “05”, “09”, “13”, “17”. In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”, and the reels 3 </ b> R in the right row are arranged so that “bells” are spaced within 4 frames.

  When the symbol combination as described above is used to display the symbol combination “blank-bell-bell” on the middle line 8, the timing (stop operation position) and order of the stop operation by the player (for example, , Forward press, irregular press, etc.).

  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 “cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is cherry. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is 3, Four medals are paid out. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Red 7-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is changed to Red 7 Bell, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “blue 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is blue 7 bell, and 5 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins.

  When “blank-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a blank bell, and the gaming section shifts to the RT section by turning on the RT operating flag. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted. 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. 9 to be 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. 9 described later) is selected, and basically 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (described later in FIG. 20). Step S51). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the number of times of calculating a random value R-lower limit L and a random value R-upper limit U, which will be described later. (Maximum number of times). However, in the case of the carryover section, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 (step S53 in FIG. 20 described later). In the case of the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table ((2) in FIG. 9 described later) for the RB gaming state is selected, and 4 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S51 in FIG. 20).

  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. 9 shows the internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (2) of FIG. 9 shows the internal lottery table for RB gaming state.

  In the determination of the winning number based on the internal lottery table (lottery), the random number is a 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 times determined for each gaming state. 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 number 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 never within the numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number is 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose 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 combinations corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number 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. 10 described later).

  For example, when the game state is a normal section of the general game state, the number of inserted games is 3, and the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 16050, first, the random number value R (16050) − for the winning number 8 The lower limit L (16096) is calculated. This calculation result is smaller than 0. Therefore, 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 16050, the winning number 8 is unfair. .

  Next, a random value R (16050) −lower limit value L (16000) is calculated for the winning number 7. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (16050) −the upper limit value U (16095) 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 16050, the winning number 7 is won. When winning the winning number 7, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  Thus, by repeating the calculation of the random number value R (16050) -the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random value R (16050) -the upper limit value U until the winning number becomes 0, each of the winning numbers 6-1 Determine whether you are winning. When the gaming state is a normal section in the general gaming state, the number of inserted games is 3, and the random number value is 16050, the winning numbers 1 to 6 are unfair. Therefore, in this case, the winning number 7 is won, and BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later.

  In the carry-over section, the number of lotteries is updated to 6 (step S53 in FIG. 20 described later), so there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are determined. Therefore, in the carryover section, the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination table described later. Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes an internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT game number counter is 0 and an internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the RT game number counter is 1 or more. , Have different information. Specifically, when the inserted number is 3 and the winning number is 6, the information of the upper limit value is different, and when the RT game number counter is 0, the probability of winning with the winning number 6 is 8979/65536 On the other hand, when the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the probability of winning with the winning number 6 is 59486/65536.

  In the embodiment, any random value from 0 to 65535 is not determined as two or more winning combinations at the same time based on the internal winning combination determination table. For example, FIG. ) Is 3 and the winning number is 3, the lower limit value is 16000 and the upper limit value is 16511, so that both red 7 bell and BB can be determined as the 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 shown corresponding to the winning number is information for identifying the internal winning combination, and is 1-byte data.

  When the winning number is 0 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. When the winning number is 1 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is cherry. When the winning number is 2 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is Bell.

  When the winning number is 3 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is red 7 bell. When the winning number is 4 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is blue 7 bell. When the winning number is 5 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is a blank bell.

  When the winning number is 6 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “00100000”, the internal winning combination is replay. When the winning number is 7 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “01000000”, the internal winning combination is BB1. When the winning number is 8 and the information indicating the internal winning combination is “10000000”, the internal winning combination is BB2.

  The internal winning combination is basically information for identifying a stop control mode and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). It can be said that the internal symbol combination is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through a stop control mode (stop table) corresponding to the internal symbol 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 8 of the stop select counter. The winning select counter basically stores a winning number (step S74 in FIG. 22).

  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. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is operated, the stop operation position is a symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol). This represents the code number of the symbol whose center is located above the middle line 8 and whose center is closest to the position of the middle line 8. The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle stage line 8 when the reel on which the stop operation has been performed stops.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “blue 7” of the code number “08” reaches the position of the middle stage line 8 during the rotation of the reel 3R in the right row, when the stop button 7R is operated, “ The reels 3R in the right column can be controlled to stop so that “blank” is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line 8.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the example of the stop table for blank bells used when the internal winning combination is a blank bell will be described.

  The stop table is basically configured so that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along predetermined display lines (effective lines). 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 is basically provided corresponding to the middle line 8 for each of the combinations.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is operated, the stop operation position is a symbol (specifically, the symbol of the symbol). This represents the code number of the symbol whose center is located above the middle line 8 and whose center is closest to the position of the middle line 8. The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle stage line 8 when the reel on which the stop operation has been performed stops.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” with the code number “11” reaches the position of the middle line 8 during the rotation of the reels 3C in the center row, the “bell” with the code number “15” is operated when the stop button 7C is operated. The reels 3 </ b> C in the center row can be controlled to stop so that “” is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line 8.

  In FIG. 12, the stop control position of the reel 3L in the left column is one of the code numbers “01”, “02”, “07”, “12”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol corresponding to these is “blank”. Accordingly, “blank” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L in the left column.

  In FIG. 12, the stop control position of the reel 3C in the center row is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “10”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”. Therefore, “bell” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21C in the center row.

  In FIG. 12, the stop control position of the reel 3R in the right row is one of the code numbers “00”, “05”, “09”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”. Therefore, “bell” is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21R in the right column.

  As described above, when the internal winning combination is a blank bell, the stop table shown in FIG. 12 is displayed except when the automatic stop timer is activated (when YES is determined in step S16 in FIG. 17 described later). By using it, the timing of the stop operation by the player (stop operation position) and the order (for example, forward pressing, irregular pressing, etc.) are always on the middle line 8 and on the blank bell. The corresponding “blank-bell-bell” symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the game section shifts to the RT section.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the stop control positions of the reels 3L in the left column are code numbers “01”, “02”, “07”, “12” in the other stop tables other than the stop table for the blank bell. , “17”. On the other hand, even if the stop table is other than the stop table for the blank bell, the stop control positions of the reels 3C in the center row are code numbers “01”, “05”, It may be “10”, “15”, or “19”. Further, the stop control position of the reel 3R in the right row may be any one of the code numbers “00”, “05”, “09”, “13”, or “17”.

  As a result, the player can surely display “blank-bell-bell” corresponding to the blank bell by stopping and displaying “blank” at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L of the left column. It is possible to enjoy the operation of stopping the reels 3C and 3R corresponding to the other rows while increasing the expectation of the operation. Then, “Blank-Bell-Bell” is displayed on the middle line 8, and after the transition to the RT section, “Replay-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay is displayed, and the medal is automatically inserted. The expectation obtained can be increased. Thereby, among the symbol stop positions provided in advance in each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the player's interest in the aspect of the symbol that stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L in the left column. As a result, the interest of the game is improved. Further, in the embodiment, when the internal winning combination is a blank bell, the game section always shifts to the RT section regardless of the skill of the player, so that even a beginner can automatically insert medals. The expectation that can be obtained can be raised, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The reason why priority 1 is set to replay, blank bell, and priority 2 is set as a bonus is to give priority to pulling in the bonus while keeping the player's joyfulness away. If multiple internal winning combinations are determined, the internal winning combination with the highest priority is basically drawn. If the internal winning combination is not possible, the internal winning combination with the next highest priority is 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 priority order of each internal winning combination is different. For example, in the carryover section, both the bonus carried over and the combination determined by random number lottery (for example, bell) are internal winning combinations, but the bonus is not internally won in the carryover section. Therefore, the priority order of each internal winning combination is different in the carryover section.

  “Pull-in” is basically a symbol that constitutes 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 drawing target symbol 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”.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag updated to ON, a value set in the bonus end number counter, the number of games that can be played, and the number of times that a prize can be won, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 in FIG. 18 and the processing in step S104 in FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag includes a BB 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 is updated to on until it is updated to off.

  The internal winning combination, carryover combination, and random number storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storing area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in an internal winning combination storing area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to cherry, and bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to bell.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to red 7 bell, and bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to blue 7 bell. Bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the blank bell, and bit 5 (sixth bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 (seventh bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB1, and bit 7 (eighth bit) is a storage area corresponding to BB2. In the internal winning combination storing 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 storing area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is bell.

  (2) of FIG. 15 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 6 (seventh bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB1, and bit 7 (eighth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 5 (sixth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (when it is a carryover section), 1 is stored in bit 6 (7th bit) or bit 7 (8th bit) corresponding to BB1 or BB2 in the carryover combination storage area (carryover combination) “01000000” or “10000000” is stored in the storage area).

  (3) of FIG. 15 shows a random value storage area (storage area). This random value storage area is provided in the RAM 33. This random value storage area stores numerical information related to random numbers for lottery extracted in step S5 of FIG. In step S5 of FIG. 16, any one piece of numerical information is extracted from 0 to 65535 as a random number for lottery, and the extracted numerical information is stored in the random value 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 with reference to FIG. 18 described later 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, medal insertion / start check processing 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 10S, or the BET switches 11-13. Further, the information on the number of BETs is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (game value information storage means), for example. Here, in step S4, when a replay is established in the previous game, a BET number equivalent to the BET number in the previous game is automatically stored.

  In step S5, a random number value for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random value extracted in this process is used in the internal lottery process described later. In step S6, a gaming state monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 19 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, an internal lottery process described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a reel stop initial setting process described with reference to FIG. 22 described later 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, 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 S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. 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 S12, a game monitoring timer is set in the register of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S13. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. 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 permission command is set in the register of the CPU 31, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S17, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S18. In this process, based on the stop operation order (which stop operation is the stop operation) and the stop operation position, the slip is referred to the pull-in priority table and the stop table stored in the RAM 33 in step S76 of FIG. The number of frames is determined and set in the register of the CPU 31. In step S18, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate for the number of sliding frames determined in step S17, and then proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, a reel stop command for requesting to stop the rotation of any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to any of the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 39, and step Move on to S20. The motor drive circuit 39 stops the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the reel stop command transmitted from the CPU 31. In step S20, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S21, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In this process, a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is set in the register of the CPU 31 based on the symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this process, based on the flag set in the register of the CPU 31 in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table, the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out. In step S23, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S24. If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S24, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S25, a bonus end check process described with reference to FIG. 23 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In step S26, a bonus operation check process described with reference to FIG. 24 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S27, RT termination processing described with reference to FIG. 25 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, RT operation processing described with reference to FIG. 26 described later 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 NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 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. 16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14), 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.

  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 S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, the identifier of the RB gaming state is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S43, the general gaming state identifier is stored, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. Thus, in the gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state is monitored based on the operating flag (RB operating flag), and the type of the internal lottery table determination table corresponding to the gaming state is set in step S51 of FIG. Information for selection is stored in the RAM 33 (game state storage area).

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

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 8), the CPU 31 determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIG. 9) according to the gaming state (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. In step S52, 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 S54, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S53. Here, the case where the determination in step S52 is NO is a carryover section. In step S53, the number of lotteries is changed to 6, and the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, 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 S55. As a result, among the general gaming states, “8” is set as the winning number in the normal section, “4” in the RB gaming state, and “6” in the internal winning state (carry-over section). It will be. In step S55, the internal lottery table determined in step S51 is referred to, a lower limit (L) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, 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 S57.

  In step S57, 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 S66 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S58. 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 S58, the internal lottery table determined in step S51 is referred to, an upper limit value (U) is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 (RU), and the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by the subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S61. 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 S61, it is determined whether or not a digit has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S66 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 S62, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, a logical product of the internal winning combination 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 S65. As a result, the determined BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “11000000”. In step S65, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S66. As a result, data corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination won is stored in the internal winning combination storage area.

  In step S66, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S67. In step S67, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S68, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the number of times it is determined whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical value range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L is the normal game state. This is a case of 8 times in the section, 4 times in the RB gaming state, and 6 times in the internal winning state (carry-over section). On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the number of times of the above determination is less than 8 in the normal section, less than 4 in the RB gaming state, and less than 6 in the internal winning state (carry-over section). .

  In step S68, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, a logical product of the internal winning combination 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 S70. As a result, the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S70, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination 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. 9 and Steps S62 to S65 are not performed, the lost or carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Will be.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number is 0 (step S71). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S72, the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data (“11000000”) is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 or not. When this determination is YES (when there is no carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S74. When this determination is NO (when there is a carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S74, the winning number is stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S75, the data in the internal winning combination storing area is numbered and stored in the stop select counter, and the process proceeds to step S76. Specifically, when the data of the internal winning combination storing area indicates BB1 or BB2, 7 and 8 are stored in the stop select counter in each case. In step S76, a stop table is determined based on the reel stop initial setting table, stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  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 S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, 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 S83, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S83, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S26 in FIG. Specifically, the BB operating flag is cleared, the bonus end number counter is cleared, and the like.

  In step S84, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S90. In step S85, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S88. In step S86, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S87. Specifically, clearing the RB operating flag, clearing the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games are performed. In step S87, bonus end time processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S88, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S89. In step S89, it is determined whether the number of possible winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S90. In step S90, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S91. In step S91, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. In step S92, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26 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 S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. Specifically, in step S102, the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic input counter.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S104, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S105. 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 S105, the carryover combination is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In step S112, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S113. The RT game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times that the RT section can be continued.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In step S115, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the general gaming state identifier is stored (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S122, it is determined whether or not “blank-bell-bell” is aligned along the active line. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S123, 100 is stored in the RT game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S124. By doing in this way, when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged in the general gaming state (when “blank-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line), it is possible to shift to the RT section.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. 16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. The process in step S125 is performed when the determination in step S124 is NO, that is, in order to shift from a section different from the RT section to the RT section.

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

  In the embodiment, the effective line is limited to the middle stage line 8 regardless of the number of inserted medals, but is not limited thereto. For example, the effective lines may be three lines including an upper line, a middle line, and a lower line, or five lines including a cross-up line and a cross-down line. Further, the number of effective lines may be changed according to the number of medals inserted. Even in these cases, only when the blank bell stop table is used, the stop control positions of the reels 3L in the left row are code numbers “01”, “02”, “07”, “12”, and “17”. If a table other than the table is used, the stop control position of the reel 3L in the left column is other than the code numbers “01”, “02”, “07”, “12”, “17”. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the pattern aspect that stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L in the left column.

  In addition, the effective line may be an upper line or a lower line regardless of the number of inserted medals. In this case, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the pattern mode that stops at the upper and lower symbol stop positions of the symbol display area 21L in the left column.

  In the embodiment, in the reels 3L in the left column, “blanks” are arranged so as to have an interval of 4 frames or less. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the interval of “blank” is set to 5 frames or more and the blank bell is hit internally, if the appropriate pressing operation is not performed, “blank” is displayed at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L in the left column. May not be stopped. Thereby, in order to transfer to RT section, since skill is required, the charm of a game may improve.

  In the embodiment, the stop operation order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3L is not particularly defined, but is not limited thereto. For example, the stop operation can be performed only when the forward pressing is performed in the order of the reel 3L in the left row, the reel 3C in the center row, and the reel 3R in the right row. In other cases, the stop operation can be performed. You may set so that operation may not be permitted. As a result, the reels 3C in the center row and the reels 3R in the right row do not stop first, so that the attractiveness to the pattern mode that stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the symbol display area 21L in the left row is reduced. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that never happens.

  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 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 the stop table for blank bells. 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 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 bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows RT end process. The flowchart which shows RT operation processing.

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)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation of a unit game by a player;
A symbol display means for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means and the game value information is stored in the game value information storage means,
Switching means for switching the winning combination determination information used to determine the winning combination;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determination information switched by the switching means on condition that the start operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means;
Design variation means for varying the symbols displayed in a plurality of columns by the symbol display means on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rows, and detecting a stop operation by the player;
On condition that the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means is detected, the symbols in the column corresponding to the stop operation detecting means among the symbols changed by the symbol changing means vary within a predetermined number of symbols. Stop control means for controlling to stop; and
The game value information stored in the game value information storage means indicates one or more, and on the condition that the variation of symbols displayed in multiple columns by the stop control means is stopped in all columns, A combination determining means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols arranged along a line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position for each of the plurality of columns corresponds to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Profit granting means for granting a player a profit corresponding to the symbol combination on the condition that the symbol combination is determined to correspond to the winning combination by the combination determining unit;
With
The stop control means includes
The symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means among the symbols of the column corresponding to the stopping operation detecting means, on condition that the stop operation performed by the stopping operation detecting means is detected. Determining means for determining whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the one symbol stop position within a predetermined number of symbols,
On the condition that it is determined that the symbol can be stopped by the determining means, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are stopped at the symbol stop position. Stop means for stopping the variable display;
Including
The symbol display means displays symbols constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination of the winning combination in a range equal to or less than the predetermined number of symbols in the other columns except for one column among the plurality of columns. Configured to be
The switching means has a first probability that the winning combination determination information is a first probability when the winning combination determination information is determined that the symbol combination corresponds to the predetermined combination. Means for switching from the 1 winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information having a second probability that the probability of winning the specific combination is higher than the first probability,
The profit granting means includes an automatic storage means for storing information on a specific game value in the game value information storage means on condition that the symbol combination is determined to correspond to the specific role by the role determination means. A gaming machine characterized by including. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Provided that the switching means counts the number of unit games on condition that the winning combination determination information is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information;
The switching means includes means for switching the winning combination determination information from the second winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information on condition that the count value of the number counting unit is a predetermined numerical value. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The symbol display means is configured so that symbols constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination among the winning combinations are displayed in a range equal to or less than the predetermined number of symbols in all the plurality of columns. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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