JP2008132189A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine full of changes for a period during which replay time continues by increasing opportunities to change the number of times of reporting symbols for canceling the replay time. <P>SOLUTION: The main control circuit (71) of the game machine (1) ends the operation of RT when a cherry is established as a display combination during the RT operation. Also, when a combination including BB1 is a winning combination and when a stop command signal is output at a timing at which a symbol different from "red 7" stops at a symbol stop position, the main control circuit (71) determines a number for stopping a symbol included in a ready-to-win combination at the symbol stop position as the number of sliding frames. Then, a sub control circuit (72) increases navigation points in response to the stop of the symbol included in the ready-to-win combination at the symbol stop position. Also, when the combination including the cherry is the winning combination during the RT operation, the sub control circuit (72) reports the kind of the cherry on the basis of the navigation points. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. 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 current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning 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 through a standard 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.

In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined start requirement is achieved, the game mode is changed to the re-game selection high state in which the probability that the re-gamer will win is set to a higher value by the combination lottery means, After changing to the replay height state, replay selection high state control means for releasing the replay height state when the predetermined symbol stops, notification means for notifying the player of the predetermined design, and replay height state And a notification number lottery means for determining the number of times to be notified by the notification means when a combination that stops a predetermined symbol by the combination lottery means for the first time is determined from a plurality of predetermined times. A slot machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, when the re-game selection high state is set, the player can separate the re-game high state based on the notification by the notification means for the number of times determined by the notification number lottery means. By operating the stop command means so that the symbol stops, the re-game selection high state can be continued.
JP 2006-68443 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, once the notification number lottery means once determines the number of notifications, it is changed to the re-game high state again, and until the combination that stops the predetermined symbol by the combination lottery means is won, The number of notifications does not change. Therefore, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can change the period during which the re-game selection high state continues by increasing the number of times that the number of times of reporting the symbol for releasing the re-game selection high state is changed. .

  An object of the present invention is a gaming machine with a re-game high state, and a period during which the re-game select high state continues by increasing the number of times that the number of symbols for releasing the re-game select high state is notified. Is to provide a variety of gaming machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, the number of sliding symbols determining means is a case where a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination, and a stop command signal is When the output timing is the timing at which a symbol different from the predetermined symbol included in the predetermined symbol combination stops, another symbol combination determined in advance separately from the corresponding symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of roles Is determined as the number of sliding symbols. In addition, the determining means may include a plurality of different symbols in which the symbol combination displayed by the symbol displaying means is stored in the different symbol combination storing means in response to the fact that the variable display of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units has been stopped. It is determined whether or not it is included in any other symbol combination among the combinations. The numerical value changing means increases the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means on the condition that it is determined to be included by the determining means, and stores the increased numerical value in the numerical value storing means to be stored in the numerical value storing means. Change the numerical value. The notifying means is a second trigger that switches the winning combination determination information from the second winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information on condition that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. Notify that the role is a winning role

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described below) for storing information (for example, the number of BETs described below) of game values (for example, medals described later), main control described below. Circuit 71, etc., and a symbol display means (for example, described later) having a plurality of display units (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. And reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, etc., which will be described later) and the game value information storage means are stored in accordance with a start operation signal. , Start command means (for example, a start switch described later) for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a signal for commanding start of a game described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game described later). And winning combination determination information storage means (for example, described later) for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. ROM 32, main control circuit 71 described later), switching means for switching the winning combination determination information (for example, CPU 31 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and the switching means according to the game start command signal. The winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determination information switched in accordance with the game start command signal , Start control means (for example, motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, Main control circuit 71 and the like) and the plurality of display units, and when the symbols are variably displayed on at least one of the plurality of display units, In response to the output of the stop operation signal, a plurality of stop command means for outputting a stop command signal (for example, a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation described later) for commanding stop of symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit (For example, the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.) and the range below the maximum number of sliding symbols (for example, “4”, etc.) based on the winning combination according to the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means According to the number of sliding frames, the number of sliding frames is determined according to the number of sliding frames (for example, means for performing steps S86 and S87 in FIG. 36 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later). , A stop control means (for example, a means for performing a process of step S17 in FIG. 29 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like and a winning combination determining means for stopping the display of the symbols on the corresponding display unit. On the condition that a winning combination (for example, BB described later) is determined as a winning combination, a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later) Until the symbol is displayed by the symbol display means, the carry-over means for carrying over the predetermined combination as a winning combination (for example, means for performing steps S42 and S43 in FIG. 31 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) ) And the stop control means stop the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means stops the predetermined symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7” described later). Until it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied (for example, until a bonus end number counter described later is determined to be 0 or less). Advantageous state operation means for performing an advantageous state operation (for example, an RB gaming state described later, a state where a BB operating flag described later is turned on, etc.) (for example, a means for updating a BB operating flag described later to ON, described later, The bonus operation check process, a main control circuit 71 (to be described later) and the stop control means stop the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means causes the first role ( For example, on the condition that a symbol combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay”, which will be described later), which corresponds to a later-described replay, is displayed, the predetermined game value information (for example, Automatic storage means (for example, means for performing replay operation check processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later), etc., for storing in the game value information storage means, etc. Numeral storage means for integrating and storing predetermined numerical values (for example, 2 described later) based on predetermined conditions (for example, conditions for internal winning combination in a navigation point acquisition game described later) 43, means for performing the processing of step S189 and step S190, a point counter, which will be described later, a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later, and the like. BB1, which will be described later) is determined as the winning combination, and the timing at which the stop command signal is output is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols. In terms of number, a symbol that is different from a predetermined symbol (for example, “red 7” to be described later) included in the predetermined symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” to be described later) is the corresponding display unit. If it is the timing to stop at a predetermined symbol stop position, a separate symbol combination (for example, a reach eye described later) included in a different symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of combinations is included. The number of symbols (for example, “BAR”, which will be described later) stops at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and a predetermined combination (for example, BB1, which will be described later) is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means. If not determined, determine the number of sliding symbols that the number of symbols different from another symbol included in the another symbol combination (for example, "BAR" described later, etc.) stops at the symbol stop position, as the number of sliding frames, The separate symbol association Are stored in advance, for example, a ROM 32 in which a stop table is stored in advance, a program ROM 83 in which a reach eye search table described later is stored in advance, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a sub-control circuit 72 described later. And the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means is stored in the separate symbol combination storage means when the change control display of all the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control means. Whether or not it is included in any one of the plurality of different symbol combinations (for example, the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later can be reached) Determining means (for example, means for performing the processing of step S211 to step S214 in FIG. 45 described later, sub-control circuit described later) 72, etc.) and is stored in the numerical value storage means on the condition that it is determined to be included by the determination means (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S214 in FIG. 45 described later). A numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means by storing the increased numerical value in the numerical value storing means (for example, means for performing a point counter increase / decrease process described later, Sub-control circuit 72 and the like, and the winning combination determination information includes first winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) and the first winning combination determination information than the first winning combination determination information. Second winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table for RT operation described later) having a high probability that a first combination (for example, replay described later) is determined as a winning combination, The means is determined that the specific condition is satisfied and the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operation means is terminated (for example, on the condition that the processing at the end of BB described later is performed). ), The winning combination determination information is switched from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination determination information, and a second combination (for example, a blue cherry described later, a red cherry described later, The symbol combination (for example, “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” described later, “red cherry-ANY-ANY” described later, “yellow cherry-ANY-ANY” described later), etc.) is displayed. On the condition that the winning combination determination information is switched from the second winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information, the winning combination determining means determines the second combination as the winning combination, On the condition that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number, notifying means for notifying that the second combination is a winning combination (for example, means for displaying a small role notification described later, And a numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means (for example, a value of a point counter described later) on the condition that the notification means notifies that the second combination is a winning combination. And subtracting means (for example, means for performing step S191 in FIG. 43, which will be described later, sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later), and the like. To play.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the notifying means notifies that the second winning combination is a winning combination. For the player, the first winning combination by the switching unit is operated by operating the stop command unit so as to avoid the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination being stopped and displayed when the notification is made. Switching to decision information can be avoided. Thereby, the profit obtained by switching to the first winning combination determination information by the switching means, that is, the profit that the information of the predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means with high probability by the automatic storage means is obtained. The state can continue.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in (1), the notifying means indicates that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number. This numerical value is displayed on the symbol display means by the determining means. On the condition that it is determined that the symbol combination is included in another symbol combination, the numerical value changing means increases. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of changing the number of times that the second combination is a winning combination, and when the number increases, it is possible to expect an increase in game value or consumption of game value. It is possible to play a game with a reduced amount of time. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics that are rich in change over a period in which a game in which an increase in gaming value can be expected and a game in which the consumption of gaming value is suppressed continues.

  In this case, when the predetermined combination that triggers the advantageous state is determined as the winning combination, the timing at which the stop command signal is output is the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination. When it is time to stop a symbol different from a predetermined symbol included in the symbol combination, the symbol combination is stopped. That is, when the predetermined symbol included in the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination cannot be stopped, the determination unit determines that the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display unit is included in another symbol combination.

  Thereby, even a beginner who cannot display a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination may be able to obtain a profit that the numerical value is increased by the numerical value increasing means. When the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination cannot be displayed, the player consumes the game value for each unit game until the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed. However, by increasing the numerical value by the numerical value changing means, it is possible to play a game that can be expected to increase the game value after operation in an advantageous state and a game that suppresses consumption of the game value for a long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows a beginner to play a game with peace of mind.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a table having information for determining a predetermined numerical value to be accumulated and stored in the numerical value storage means based on the predetermined condition (for example, a navigation point selection table 1 described later) Table storage means (for example, a program ROM 83 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and a table selection for selecting one table among the plurality of tables stored in the table storage means. Means (for example, means for performing step S185 in FIG. 43 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) and the like, and a first table (for example, a navigation point selection table 1 to be described later) among the plurality of tables. A predetermined numerical value (for example, a navigation point described later) included in information included in the second table is different from the first table. (For example, 2 in the case where the internal winning combination is bell in the navigation point selection table 1, 2 in the navigation point selection table 2). In the case where the internal winning combination is a bell 1), the numerical value storing means accumulates and stores predetermined numerical values included in the information included in the table determined by the table selecting means. Machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), when the table selection unit selects the first table, a larger numerical value can be accumulated than when the second table is selected. From the player's point of view, when large numbers are accumulated, it is possible to receive a lot of notifications by means of notifications, and it is possible to reduce the consumption of games and game values that can be expected to increase the game value after operating in an advantageous state. It is possible to play a long game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics that are rich in change over a period in which a game in which an increase in gaming value can be expected and a game in which the consumption of gaming value is suppressed continues.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the numerical value changing means determines whether to increase or decrease the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means (for example, a diagram described later) 45, a sub-control circuit 72 (to be described later) that performs the process of step S216, and the increase / decrease determining unit (for example, in the process of step S216 of FIG. And the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means is increased (for example, increased according to a navigation point increase table described later), and the increased numerical value is stored in the numerical value storage means. The numerical value increasing means (for example, means for performing a navigation point increase / decrease process described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the increase / decrease determining means are stored on the table. (For example, on condition that 200 is selected as the winning number in the processing of step S216 in FIG. 45 described later), the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is decreased (for example, a navigation point decrease table described later). And a numerical value reducing means for storing the reduced numerical value in the numerical value storing means (for example, means for performing a navigation point increase / decrease process described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the like. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), the numerical value changing means includes the increase / decrease determining means, and the numerical value may increase or decrease depending on the determination of the increase / decrease determining means. When the value increases, it is possible to play games that can be expected to increase the game value or to reduce consumption of the game value for a long period of time, while when the value decreases, increase the game value. It becomes difficult to play a game for a long period of time while suppressing the consumption of the expected game and the game value. Thereby, it is possible not only to simply increase the numerical value serving as the notification condition, but also to decrease it.

  From the player's point of view, select whether to immediately display the symbol combination corresponding to a given combination and receive notification with the current numerical value, or display another symbol combination and receive notification with an increased or decreased numerical value. it can. Therefore, the strategy of the game is enhanced and the interest of the game is improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with new gaming characteristics for a game that can be expected to increase in gaming value and a game that consumes less gaming value.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), ratio determining means (for example, step S218 and step S219 in FIG. 45 described later) for determining one ratio among a plurality of predetermined ratios (for example, a magnification described later). Processing means, a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and the numerical value increasing means determines the ratio of the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means on the condition that it is determined to increase by the increase / decrease determining means The numerical value is increased by the rate determined by the means, and the increased numerical value is stored in the numerical value storage means. The numerical value decreasing means is stored in the numerical value storage means on the condition that the increase / decrease determining means determines to decrease. The gaming machine is characterized in that the numerical value to be reduced is decreased by the ratio determined by the ratio determining means, and the reduced numerical value is stored in the numerical value storing means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), the numerical value increasing means or the numerical value decreasing means increases or decreases the numerical value according to the ratio determined by the ratio determining means. Thereby, a change can be given to the increase or decrease of the numerical value. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics that are rich in change over a period in which a game in which an increase in gaming value can be expected and a game in which the consumption of gaming value is suppressed continues.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics that are rich in change over a period in which a game in which an increase in gaming value can be expected and a game in which consumption of gaming value is suppressed continues.

  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”. This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. On the left and right sides of the front door 2, front frame lamps 120L and 120R capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided.

  The frame lamp 120 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating a BET switch 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamp 9 described later.

  Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the active lines (the activated display lines), thereby the predetermined combination. Will be established.

  The left reel display window frame lamp 121L provided to surround the left display window 4L, the central reel display window frame lamp 121C provided to surround the center display window 4C, and the right display window A right reel display window frame lamp 121R is provided so as to surround 4R. These reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, and 121R can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red, such as a light emitting diode (LED) and organic electroluminescence (organic EL), similarly to the base frame lamp 120. If it exists, an existing light emitting element may be used.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. In each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row as identification information constituted by a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is It can be visually recognized from the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a liquid crystal display unit 5a as an image display means and speakers 9L, 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display unit 5a has a larger display surface than the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  A BET lamp 9 is provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The BET lamp 9 is inserted when the required number of medals for playing a game is activated and all (5) display lines are activated (when all (5) active lines are set). Lights up. In the embodiment, the number of medals required for playing one game differs depending on the game situation. In a normal state where a bonus that makes it easy for a player to win medals is not activated, three medals are required to play one game. On the other hand, in the state where the bonus is operating, two medals are required to play one game.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a BET switch 11 is provided on the left side.

  By depressing the BET switch 11, the number of cards used for a unit game (one game) (that is, 3 when the bonus is not activated and 2 when the bonus is activated) ) Medals are inserted, and a predetermined display line is activated as described above. The operation of the BET switch 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

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

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10, respectively. ing. 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 the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “second stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. A waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16. It has been.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing an appearance of the power supply box 24 of the gaming machine 1. The power supply box 24 is provided inside the casing 4 described above, and can be visually recognized by opening the front door 2 described above by the manager of the game hall.

  The power supply box 24 is provided with a power supply main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, and a game impossible release switch 29.

  The power main switch 25 is provided to turn on the gaming machine 1. The reset switch 26 is provided for selecting a set value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of player's advantage. The setting key type switch 27 is provided for starting or determining setting value setting. In the present embodiment, four stages of setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, and setting H are provided as setting values.

  Here, the operation in which the manager of the game shop sets the set value will be described. First, the manager of the amusement store inserts the setting key managed by the amusement store into the setting key-type switch 27 and turns the power main switch 25 in a state where it is rotated to the right ("ON" position in the figure). Turn on. Then, the current set value is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Then, by operating the reset switch 26, the set value displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is increased or decreased in three stages of “1”, “4”, and “6”, thereby selecting a desired set value. be able to. After the desired setting value is selected, the setting key type switch 27 is rotated to the left (in the “OFF” position in the figure), and the setting key is pulled out to set the selected setting value. The game can be started.

  In addition, the game impossible release switch 29 is provided to release the game impossible state in the gaming machine 1. The inoperable state of the embodiment is generated when it is determined that the set value has been changed by an illegal method.

  Here, the set value is calculated from the adjustment of the winning probability and the payout rate (the total number of medals to be paid out to the player (total number of payouts) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine (the total number of BETs). This is an important factor related to the profits of the player and the playground. The set value is determined in accordance with the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate associated therewith. The higher the winning probability and the payout rate, the more likely to be able to win more medals, which is advantageous for the player. According to the set value, the probability of winning the winning combination and the payout rate are adjusted, and the degree of advantage for the player is adjusted. In the present embodiment, the average value of the payout rate between setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, and setting H is set to be 100%. Thereby, when playing a game while changing the machine discount for a specific gaming machine or a plurality of gaming machines at regular intervals or at regular intervals, management of the machine discount can be facilitated. In addition, in this embodiment, since the set value is determined in a stage that is smaller than the conventional 6 stages, there may be cases where the game value grant rate can converge to a certain range between different lottery probabilities. In some cases, it is easy to manage the game value grant rate of the game arcade.

  Further, the inoperable state is a state in which a game operation by the player such as an operation of inserting a medal into the gaming machine 1, an operation of the BET switch 11, or an operation of the start lever 6 for starting a game is invalidated. Thereby, the input from the medal sensor 10S, the BET switch 11, and the start switch 6S is invalidated. For this reason, it is not possible to play a game in an unplayable state. Therefore, the player is forced to stop the game.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 4) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “BAR (design 92)”, “watermelon (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “blue cherry (design 95) ) ”,“ Red cherry (symbol 96) ”,“ yellow cherry (symbol 97) ”,“ replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ blank (symbol 99) ”. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), watermelon, bell, blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry and replay are provided in the role of the embodiment.

  BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory. The “special feature continuous action device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature and is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed. The one that ends the operation when it is

  “Type 1 special character” is a character that increases the number of symbol combinations related to winnings per prescribed number, or increases the probability that the conditional device related to winnings per prescribed number operates. When the game is played, it means that the operation can be continued until a game result not exceeding 12 times is obtained.

  “Winning” means that a predetermined combination for displaying a medal for a symbol is displayed.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus”, and blue cherry, red cherry, and yellow cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Also, watermelon, cherry, and bell are collectively called “small role”.

  The combination (combination data) is basically control information in which a profit given to a player is associated with a symbol combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the game state, It is used for giving game value.

  Further, in the gaming state of the embodiment, an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is larger than 1. There are a gaming state and a general gaming state in which the expected value of the “play rate” is smaller than 1. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the first type special character is operating.

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that a BB operating flag described later is updated to ON. The “BB operating flag” is a general term for the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag. That is, “the BB operating flag is updated to ON” means that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to ON.

  In addition, the condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the game possible number counter is 0, the winning possible number counter is 0, or the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “winning possible number counter” refers to the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 8 in the embodiment.

  The BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to BB2. 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. “Payable number” refers to 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. Then it is 465 sheets.

  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 either the game possible number counter or the winning number counter becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

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

  The general gaming state is a gaming state when both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are off. The general gaming state includes an RT operation in which a so-called replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) operates and an RT non-operation in which the RT does not operate. RT operates for 1500 unit games on condition that the operation of BB ends.

  Further, the general gaming state is composed of a flag with a bonus carryover combination and a non-flag between a bonus carryover combination. A “carryover combination” means a combination in which the corresponding symbol combinations are allowed to be arranged along the active line over one or more games. Between the flags, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus are aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for a bonus between flags, and there is a possibility that a bonus is internally won for non-flags, so even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State. In the embodiment, RT ends on condition that switching between non-flags and between flags is performed.

  To summarize the above, when the bonus operation is finished, RT is activated, and normally, switching between non-flags is performed between the flags, and RT is terminated. When a bonus is established as a display combination, the bonus is activated and switched to the RB gaming state. When the bonus operation is completed, RT is activated again.

  If the RT does not move between the flags while the 1500 game is performed, the game state is in the non-RT operation state. In addition, when the power main switch 25 is turned on and initialization at the start of the game is performed, the general gaming state in which the RT is not operating is also entered.

  Whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. More specifically, whether or not the RT is operating can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. The RT operating flag is updated to ON on condition that the bonus operation ends, and is basically updated to OFF on condition that 1500 unit games are performed.

  4 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling lamps 102 is shown.

  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. 29 to 40 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.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, an internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 9 described later) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), reels according to the operation of the stop button A stop table group (FIGS. 14 to 16 to be described later) for determining the stop mode is 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 and information 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 a storage area shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 to be described later is provided. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp 9 and a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41. 40 (including a drive unit for payout) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, and a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamp 9 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Yes. 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, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a power main switch 25, a reset switch 26, a setting key type switch 27, a non-game disable switch 29, 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 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. 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.

  The power main switch 25 is a switch for turning on the gaming machine 1. A power supply circuit that supplies power to each actuator is omitted. Further, the CPU 31 determines the selected set value based on a signal from the reset switch 26. Further, the CPU 31 determines based on the signal from the setting key type switch 27 that the setting value changing process has started or ended. Further, the CPU 31 determines, based on a signal from the game impossible release switch 29, that a game impossible state release operation has started.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

  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 a count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated is provided for each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 11) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. 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 an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7CS, 7RS and the determined stop table.

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

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

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the game state is the general game state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general game state), the internal lottery table for the general game state (FIG. 7 to be described later) It is selected and 8 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 31 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 8 is updated to 6 when it is between the flags (step S34 in FIG. 31 described later). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 8 to be described later) is selected and 5 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S31 in FIG. 31 to be described later). .

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

  FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the game state is the general gaming state and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, which is referred to when the player is in the RB gaming state. FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation, which is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT is operating.

  The internal lottery table includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number. 7 to 9 show information corresponding to the case where the setting value is 1, but actually, information corresponding to each of the setting values is provided. The set value is an index for distinguishing the degree of the player's advantage. In the embodiment, the set value is set as 1, the set 4 that is more advantageous than the set 1, and the set that is more advantageous than the set 4. 6 and a setting H which is more advantageous than this setting 6 are provided. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, since the winning number corresponds to the winning combination, the internal lottery table stores information on the upper limit value and lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations. It can be said that it has.

  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 it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the 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.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 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 combination 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, the gaming state, the set value, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10 described later).

  For example, a case where the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is referred to will be described. If the random value extracted from the range 0 to 65535 is 20000, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 8 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “21535” and the upper limit value is “21613”. First, a random number value R (20000) −lower limit value L (21535) is calculated for the winning number 8. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 8 is unfair.

  Next, based on the information of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 7, a random value R (20000) −lower limit value L (19935) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (20000) −the upper limit value U (20013) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number value is 20000, the winning number 7 is won. When winning the winning number 7, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 7 becomes an internal winning combination.

  When winning number 6 to winning number 1 are calculated random number value R (20000) -lower limit value L and random number value R (20000) -upper limit value U, winning number 4 is won. It is illegal for the winning number. Therefore, when the extracted random number value is 20000, winning numbers 4 and 7 are won, and red cherry and BB1 corresponding to these winning numbers are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Here, the internal lottery table will be examined in more detail. Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 4 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 7. Therefore, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry. The table shown in FIG. 9 has the same configuration. When red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 may be determined as an internal winning combination in addition to the red cherry.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 5 includes the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8. Therefore, when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the yellow cherry. The table in FIG. 9 has the same configuration. When yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, BB2 may be determined as the internal winning combination in addition to the yellow cherry.

  In addition, between the flags (determined as NO in step S33 of FIG. 31 described later), when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the number of lotteries is changed to six. Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 7 and 8 are won between the flags. Therefore, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations between the flags.

  Also, when comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for general gaming state, The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

  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 corresponding to the winning number. The internal winning combination data is represented in binary. The internal symbol combination 1 and the internal symbol combination 2 shown corresponding to the winning number are information for identifying the internal symbol combination and are 1-byte data respectively. In particular, the internal winning combination 2 is related to the carryover combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is Bell. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is watermelon. The same applies to the case where the winning numbers are “3” to “8”.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination is a bell, “bell-bell-bell” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes a bell and 10 medals are paid out. When the internal winning combination is watermelon, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged along the effective line. In this case, the display combination becomes watermelon, and five medals are paid out.

  When the internal winning combination is blue cherry, among the five active lines, “blue cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” is aligned along the center line 8c, and “blue” is aligned along the effective lines excluding the center line. Cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY "may be arranged. “Blue cherry (middle)” indicates “blue cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Blue cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Blue cherry" is shown. In the former case, the display combination is medium cherry, and four medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table. In the latter case, the display combination is a square cherry. At this time, a symbol combination of “blue cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established on two effective lines (either the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8e or the bottom line 8d and the cross-up line 8a). . Therefore, when the display combination is a square cherry, the number of medals that is twice the number indicated by the symbol combination table is paid out according to the symbol combination table. The same applies when the internal winning combination is red cherry or yellow cherry.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, “replay-replay-replay” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When the internal winning combination is BB1, “red 7-red 7-red 7” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB1, and the BB is activated when the BB operating flag is turned on. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state. When the internal winning combination is BB2, “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be arranged along the active line. In this case, the display combination is BB2, and BB is operated in the same manner as in the case where the display combination is BB1.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operation time table mainly includes information necessary when the bonus operates, but also includes information necessary when the replay time operates. Specifically, each display combination includes information on an operating flag, an RT game number counter, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the process of step S132 of FIG.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the working flag of the embodiment, an RB working flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is working, and for identifying whether or not the BB (working object continuous actuating device) is working. There are a BB operating flag and an RT operating flag for identifying whether the RT is operating.

  The BB operating flag includes a BB1 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB1 is established as a display combination, and a BB2 operating flag that is updated to ON when BB2 is established as a display combination. .

  The “RT game number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games in which RT operates. In the embodiment, when RT is activated by the end of BB, “1500” is first set in the RT game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  The “bonus end number counter” means the number of remaining medals that can be paid out when the bonus is operating. In the embodiment, when the bonus is activated, first, “465” is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out.

  The “gameable number counter” refers to the number of remaining unit games that can be performed in the RB gaming state. In the embodiment, when the RB is activated, first, “12” is set in the possible game number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

  The “number of winnings” refers to the number of times that a winning can be won in the RB gaming state, more specifically, the number of remaining unit games in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a small role can be displayed in the RB gaming state. In the embodiment, when the RB is activated, first, “8” is set to the winning possible number counter. This value is decremented by 1 for each unit game.

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

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. That is, the types of stop tables corresponding to the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are defined. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination is not limited to one type, and includes a plurality of types.

  Further, 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 so that a corresponding internal winning combination can be established as a display combination.

  For example, when “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and “00000000” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination is blue cherry and corresponds to this internal winning combination. The stop table is a stop table for blue cherry ((1) in FIG. 14 described later). The blue cherry stop table is configured to be able to be established with the blue cherry as a display role.

  When the internal winning combination does not correspond to any of the internal winning combinations specified in the stop table determination table, the corresponding stop table is a stop table for losing. This lost stop table is configured such that a symbol combination different from the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table (FIG. 11) is displayed on the active line.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. This stop table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation are controlled to stop on the condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed.

  (1) in FIG. 14 shows a stop table for blue cherry, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is blue cherry. (2) of FIG. 14 shows the stop table for red cherries, and is referred to when the internal winning combination is red cherries. (3) of FIG. 15 shows a stop table for yellow cherry, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is yellow cherry. (4) in FIG. 15 shows a stop table for watermelon, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is watermelon. (5) of FIG. 16 shows a stop table for BB1, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is BB1. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the stop table is provided about each of the internal winning combination.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Say. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 14 (1), the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the stop start position “3” of the left reel 3L is “4”. Referring to FIG. 3, the symbol corresponding to the code number “3” of the left reel 3L is “watermelon (symbol 93)”, and the symbol corresponding to the code number “7” is “bell (symbol 94)”. is there. Therefore, in the embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is operated when the “watermelon (symbol 93)” having the code number “3” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the middle symbol of the left display window 4L is displayed. The left reel 3L can be controlled to stop so that “bell (symbol 94)” is stopped and displayed at the stop position.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols (maximum slip) that can move in the display window after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. The number of frames) is defined as 4.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 14, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the blue cherry is “blue cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “blue cherry” is one place “19”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “19”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “15” to “19”, “blue cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel is “14” or “20”, “blue cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “0” to “13”, even if the blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the “blue cherry” is displayed on the left display window 4L. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position. Therefore, in order to establish the blue cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the blue cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (2) of FIG. 14, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to red cherry is “red cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “red cherry” is one place “12”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “12”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “8” to “12”, “red cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “7” or “13”, “red cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel is “0” to “6” or “14” to “20”, even if the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, The “cherry” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Therefore, in order to establish a red cherry as a display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the red cherry being determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (3) of FIG. 15, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to yellow cherry is “yellow cherry”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, the code number corresponding to “yellow cherry” is one place “5”. Therefore, regarding the symbol stop position of the symbol corresponding to the code number “5”, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “1” to “5”, “yellow cherry” is displayed on the left. Stop at the symbol stop position in the middle of the window 4L. When the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” or “6”, “yellow cherry” stops at the upper or lower symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel is “7” to “20”, even if the yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the “yellow cherry” is displayed on the left display window 4L. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position. Therefore, in order to establish the yellow cherry as the display combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop button 7L in addition to the yellow cherry being determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, with reference to (4) of FIG. 15, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “3” and “10” corresponding to “watermelon”. Referring to (4) of FIG. 15, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “1” to “3” or “8” to “10”, “watermelon” is displayed on the left display window 4L. Stop at the middle symbol stop position. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “4” to “7”, or “11” to “20”, the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination. However, “watermelon” does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “8” to “12” or “16” to “20”, “watermelon” is positioned at the middle symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. Stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “7” or “13” to “15”, “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position of the central display window 4C. There is no case to do. For the right reel 3R, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R regardless of the stop start position. Therefore, in order to establish a watermelon as a display combination, in addition to determining the watermelon as an internal winning combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L and 7C.

  Although not shown, a bell stop table is also provided. According to the bell stop table, when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the bell is displayed as the display combination regardless of the stop start position. Is established. Therefore, even if any small role (watermelon, cherry or bell) is determined as an internal winning combination, watermelon or cherry may not be established as a display combination, The bell can always be established as a display combination.

  Next, with reference to (5) of FIG. 16, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 11 described above, in the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 is “red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 3 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two code numbers “1” and “15” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to (5) of FIG. 16, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0”, “1”, “11” to “15” or “18” to “20”, Red 7 "stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “2” to “10”, “16” or “17”, even if BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, 7 ″ does not stop at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Similarly, when the stop start position on the center reel 3C is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the center display window 4C. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the central reel 3C is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is the center. There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the display window 4C. Similarly, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “3” to “7” or “11” to “15”, “red 7” is the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R. To stop. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “0” to “2”, “8” to “10”, or “16” to “20”, “red 7” is the right There is no case of stopping at the symbol stop position of the display window 4R. Therefore, in order to establish BB1 as the display combination, in addition to determining BB1 as the internal winning combination, it is required to appropriately operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  The internal winning combination 1, internal winning combination 2, carryover combination, operating flag, and game state storage area (storage area) will be described with reference to (1) to (5) of FIG. These storage areas are provided in both the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72.

  (1) of FIG. 17 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to blue cherry. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to yellow cherry. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 6 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (2) of FIG. 17 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although the illustration of the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area to display combination 3 storage area) in which the data of the display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area to internal winning combination) is omitted. The data structure is the same as that of the combination 3 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 17 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), 1 is stored in the bit corresponding to the combination established as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 17 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  (5) of FIG. 17 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to between flags in the general gaming state. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to non-flags in the general gaming state. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  The symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In the embodiment, five types of top lines 8b, center lines 8c, bottom lines 8d, cross-up lines 8a, and cross-down lines 8e are provided as effective lines, so the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines are different. The data shown is stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8b, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  The configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the block diagram of the sub control circuit 72 shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 41 to 46 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 20 to 28 described later), and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the control program described above. Various information is stored in the work RAM 84. For example, information such as an effect identifier and a frame identifier, which will be described later, is stored.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image according to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 (such as the notification mode effect described above) and outputs it to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

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

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. In this case, the configuration may be effective when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

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

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

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port is shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 113 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The lamps 102 include base frame lamps 120L, 120R and reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, 121R. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 111 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect.

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

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

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

  The jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jump table includes information on processing to be performed according to the type of the received command when the command (information or command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received. Specifically, information on 13 types of processing to be executed corresponding to the “identifier” of the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 is stored. The main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one command, but the “first data” is the “first byte”. Data is shown.

  When the initialization command is received, the identifier is 01H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “01H” is initialization command processing. The initialization command process is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like. When the demonstration display command is received, the identifier is 02H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “02H” is the demonstration display command process. The demonstration display command process is a process of displaying an image for notifying that the gaming machine is waiting for a customer on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  When the game medal insertion command is received, the identifier is 03H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “03H” is a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process performed in response to the “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the identifier is 04H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “04H” is a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated.

  When the reel stop command is received, the identifier is 05H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “05H” is reel stop command processing. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated. When the all reel stop command is received, the identifier is 06H, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “06H” is all reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed.

  The identifier when the display combination establishment command is received is 07H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “07H” is the display combination establishment command process. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination. When the payout end command is received, the identifier is 08H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “08H” is the payout end command process. The payout end command process is a process performed based on the payout of medals.

  When the RB end command is received, the identifier is 09H, and the process corresponding to this identifier “09H” is the RB end command process. The RB end process is, for example, a process for changing the game state information to indicate the general game state at the end of the RB. The identifier when the BB end command is received is 0AH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0AH” is the BB end command process. The BB end command process is a process for changing the game state information to the one indicating the general game state at the end of the BB.

  When an error command is received, the identifier is 0BH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0BH” is error command processing. The error command process is a process for displaying, on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, an image for notifying a problem such as when a medal in the hopper 40 becomes empty.

  The identifier when the effect instruction request command is received is 0CH, and the process corresponding to this identifier “0CH” is the effect instruction request command process. The effect instruction request command process is a process for executing an effect by image display, light, and sound on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like. When the bonus start command is received, the identifier is 0DH, and the processing corresponding to this identifier “0DH” is bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the bonus is activated.

  With reference to FIG. 21, the navigation point acquisition game number lottery table will be described.

  This navigation point acquisition game number lottery table is referred to for each unit game in the general gaming state where RT is not in operation, and includes lottery value information regarding the winning number. The winning number corresponds to the contents of the lottery result of the navigation point acquisition game.

  The “lottery value” is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual winning number. Therefore, it can be said that the lottery value is information in a numerical range that does not overlap each other. In the embodiment, when one winning number is selected, this effect number is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, when the random number value extracted when referring to the table shown in FIG. 21 is “80”, the lottery value “10” corresponding to the winning number “1” is first subtracted from this “80”. The subtracted value is “70” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “1014” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from this “70”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, “2” is selected as the winning number when referring to FIG. 21, and this effect number “2” is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  The “navigation point” is information used when referring to an effect selection table ((1) or (2) in FIG. 28) described later. The navigation points are accumulated in a point counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. Further, when the RT is being operated and the navigation point is 1 or more (point counter is 1 or more), the effect selection table 2 is referred to among the plurality of effect selection tables, and even if the RT is being operated. When the navigation point is not 1 or more (point counter is 0), the effect selection table 1 is referred to. When the effect selection table 2 is referred to, there is an advantage that cannot be obtained when the effect selection table 1 is referred to. This will be described later. Note that the effect selection table 1 is referred to during the general gaming state when the RT is not operating.

  “Navigation point acquisition game” refers to a game in which navigation points can be acquired, when “1” is selected as the winning number in the general gaming state when RT is not operating, and the content of the lottery result is won Done. In the navigation point acquisition game, a navigation point is acquired according to the internal winning combination. On the other hand, when “2” is selected as the winning number during the general gaming state in which the RT is not operated, the content of the lottery result is lost, and the navigation point acquisition game is not performed.

  The navigation point acquisition state distribution lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This navigation point acquisition state distribution lottery table is referred to when “1” is selected as the winning number as a result of lottery in the navigation point acquisition game number lottery table. The navigation point acquisition state distribution lottery table includes lottery value information for the winning number. The winning number corresponds to the content of the navigation point acquisition state.

  The “navigation point acquisition state” is information used when referring to a navigation point selection table ((1) or (2) in FIG. 23) described later. More specifically, when the winning number is “1-1”, the navigation point selection table 1 is referred to among the plurality of navigation point selection tables, and when the winning number is “1-2”, the navigation is performed. The point selection table 2 is referred to. When the navigation point selection table 1 is referred to, more navigation points can be acquired than when the navigation point selection table 2 is referred to.

  Referring to FIG. 22, when “1-1” is selected as the winning number, the navigation point acquisition state is a high point, and when “1-2” is selected as the winning number, the navigation point is selected. The acquisition status is low points. Note that, regardless of whether the winning number is “1-1” or “1-2”, 10 is selected as the number of navigation point acquisition games.

  The “navigation point acquisition game number” is information indicating the number of unit games in which the navigation point acquisition game is performed, and is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  The navigation point selection table 1 and the navigation point selection table 2 will be described with reference to (1) and (2) of FIG.

  The navigation point selection table includes information on navigation points corresponding to the internal winning combination. Among the plurality of navigation point selection tables, the navigation point selection table 1 is referred to when “1-1” is selected as the winning number as a result of the lottery in the navigation point acquisition state sorting lottery table, and the navigation point selection table is selected. 2 is referred to when “1-2” is selected as the winning number as a result of the lottery in the navigation point acquisition state sorting lottery table.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. If a bell is determined as an internal winning combination when a navigation point game is in progress and the navigation point acquisition state is a high point, “2” is selected as the navigation point, and two navigation points can be acquired. Similarly, when a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, seven navigation points can be acquired, and when a blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, five navigation points can be acquired.

  That is, when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination, the most navigation points can be obtained, and when the blue cherry, red cherry or yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the next most navigation points can be acquired. When a bell is determined as a role, the next most navigation points can be obtained.

  Here, referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 7, the probability of being determined as the internal winning combination among the small combinations is the lowest for watermelon, the second lowest for blue cherry, red cherry or yellow cherry, The bell is the next lowest. Therefore, a small combination with a low probability of being determined as an internal winning combination can acquire more navigation points.

  Reference is now made to (2) of FIG. The navigation point selection table 2 can acquire the most navigation points when a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, and the next most navigation points when blue cherry, red cherry or yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. It is common with the navigation point selection table 1 that the next most navigation point can be acquired when a bell is determined as an internal winning combination. On the other hand, the numerical value of the navigation point for the internal winning combination is different from the navigation point selection table 1.

  That is, when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, “2” is selected as the navigation point in the navigation point selection table 1, whereas “1” is selected as the navigation point in the navigation point selection table 2. Is done. Similarly, when a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, “7” is selected as the navigation point in the navigation point selection table 1, whereas “5” is selected as the navigation point in the navigation point selection table 2. Selected. When blue cherry, red cherry or yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, “5” is selected as the navigation point in the navigation point selection table 1, whereas in the navigation point selection table 2, navigation is performed. “3” is selected as the point.

  Accordingly, if the winning number “1-1” is selected as a result of the lottery based on the navigation point acquisition state sorting lottery table and the navigation point selection table 1 is selected, the winning number “1-2” is selected and the navigation is performed. There is a possibility that more navigation points can be acquired than when the point selection table 2 is selected.

  The reach eye search table will be described with reference to FIG. In the reach eye search table, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination and the bonus cannot be established as the display combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are displayed. Is referred to in order to search whether or not the display mode is a mode that can be reached (step S213 in FIG. 45 described later). This reach eye search table includes information on search results corresponding to the symbol stop positions in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Refer to FIG. Referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 3L, the symbol corresponding to the code number “1” or “10” is “red 7”. In the central reel 3C, the symbol corresponding to the code number “7” or “19” is “red 7”, and in the right reel 3R, the symbol corresponding to the code number “2” or “19” is “BAR”. It is. In this case, the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is “red 7-red 7-BAR”, which is a straight line A of the bonus symbol. Therefore, in this case, the search result is the reach A.

  Referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 3L, the symbol corresponding to the code number “1” or “10” is “red 7”. In the central reel 3C, the symbol corresponding to the code number “3” or “11” is “BAR”, and in the right reel 3R, the code number “2”, “7”, “15” or “19” is set. The corresponding symbol is “Red 7” or “BAR”. In this case, the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is “red 7-BAR-red 7” or “red 7-BAR-BAR”, It becomes a straight line B. Therefore, in this case, the search result is a reach B.

  Here, when referring to this reach eye search table, the image control microcomputer 81 has a plurality of symbol stop position combinations of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is determined whether the combination is one of the combinations of symbol stop positions. Then, when it is determined that the combination is any combination, it is determined that it can be a reach, and when it is determined that it is not a combination, it is determined that it cannot be reach.

  For example, when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “19”, the stop start position of the center reel 3C is “3”, and the right reel 3R When the stop start position is “19”, “red 7-red 7-BAR” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and can reach reach A (FIG. 16). reference).

  Thus, by storing the reach eye search table in the program ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 72 in advance, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a reach eye not by the main control circuit 71 but by the sub-control circuit 72. As a result, the burden on the main control circuit 71 can be reduced, and the risk that the control operation of the main control circuit 71 stops suddenly can be avoided.

  The navigation point increase / decrease lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This navigation point increase / decrease lottery table is referred to when the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is reach among the flags, and includes lottery value information regarding the winning number. The winning number corresponds to the contents of the lottery result of the navigation point increase / decrease.

  “Contents of lottery result of navigation point increase / decrease” is information used when referring to a navigation point increase table (FIG. 26) or a navigation point decrease table (FIG. 27) described later. More specifically, when “100” is selected as the winning number and increase is selected as the content, the navigation point increase table is referred to and an increase effect of the navigation points acquired at that time is performed. When “200” is selected as the winning number and “decrease” is selected as the content, the navigation point reduction table is referred to, and the reduction effect of the navigation points acquired at that time is performed.

  The navigation point increase table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This navigation point increase table is provided for each numerical range of navigation points, and includes information on lottery values for winning numbers. The winning number corresponds to the magnification, and the magnification is information for increasing or decreasing the navigation point. This navigation point increase table is referred to when the winning number “100” is selected as a result of lottery by the navigation point increase / decrease lottery table.

  Refer to FIG. The lottery value information for the winning number varies depending on the numerical range of the navigation points. Specifically, when the numerical range of the navigation point is “1-5”, the winning number “111” corresponding to double is most likely to be selected. On the other hand, when the numerical value range of the navigation point is “6 to 10”, the possibility that the corresponding winning number is selected increases as the magnification decreases. Further, when the numerical value range of the navigation point is “11 to 15”, the corresponding winning number can be selected as the magnification is lower than when the numerical value range of the navigation point is “6 to 10”. Increases nature. When the numerical value range of the navigation point is “16 or more”, the winning number “101” corresponding to 1 time is most likely to be selected.

  By providing such a navigation point increase table, even a player who could not acquire many navigation points until a bonus was established as an internal winning combination may be able to acquire many navigation points. As a result, since the effect selection table 1 is referred to during the general gaming state during the RT operation after the bonus, an advantage that cannot be obtained when the effect selection table 2 described later is referred to can be obtained.

  In particular, when the number of navigation points is small, there is a high possibility that double is selected as the magnification, so that a game that ensures fairness can be provided. Therefore, the player does not feel dissatisfied with the gaming machine, and does not reduce the interest of the game.

  The navigation point reduction table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This navigation point reduction table is provided for each numerical range of navigation points, and includes information on lottery values for winning numbers. The winning number corresponds to the magnification, and the magnification is information for increasing or decreasing the navigation point. This navigation point increase table is referred to when the winning number “200” is selected as a result of lottery by the navigation point increase / decrease lottery table.

  Refer to FIG. When the numerical value range of the navigation point is “1 to 5”, the possibility that the corresponding winning number is selected decreases as the magnification decreases. Further, when the numerical range of the navigation point is “6 to 10”, the possibility that the corresponding winning number is selected as the magnification decreases as a whole becomes lower, but the numerical range of the navigation point is “1”. It is more likely that the corresponding winning number is selected as the magnification is lower than in the case of ˜5 ”. Further, when the numerical range of the navigation point is “11 to 15”, the possibility that the corresponding winning number is selected as the magnification decreases as a whole decreases, but the numerical range of the navigation point is “1”. It is more likely that the corresponding winning number will be selected as the magnification is lower than in the case of ˜5 ”, and it corresponds as the magnification is lower than in the case where the numerical range of the navigation point is“ 6-10 ”. It is unlikely that a winning number will be selected. In addition, when the numerical value range of the navigation point is “16 or more”, the possibility that the corresponding winning number is selected becomes lower as the magnification becomes lower than any numerical value range.

  By providing such a navigation point reduction table, the navigation points are not necessarily increased, but may be decreased, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. In this case, a player who has not acquired many navigation points until the bonus is established as an internal winning combination, or a player who has acquired many navigation points, selects a low magnification (for example, 0 times). Is less likely to be Therefore, the dissatisfaction that the player feels for the decrease in the navigation points can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress dissatisfaction with the decrease while providing a game that the navigation point may decrease as well as increase.

  The effect selection table will be described with reference to (1) and (2) of FIG.

  This effect selection table is provided for each of the internal winning combinations, and includes lottery value information regarding the effect number. The production number corresponds to the production category name, and the production category name directly or indirectly corresponds to the content of the production displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  (1) in FIG. 28 is the effect selection table 1, which is referred to when there is no navigation point (when the point counter is 0) in the general gaming state where RT is not operating or in the general gaming state where RT is operating. . (2) in FIG. 28 is the effect selection table 2, which is referred to when there is a navigation point in the general gaming state during the RT operation (when the point counter is 1 or more).

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. When “1” is selected as the production number, no production is selected. Further, when “2” is selected as the production number, a small role notification is displayed. In this small role notification display, the type of small role is notified by the color of the hero character's clothes displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. For example, when the clothing color of the hero character is green, it corresponds to watermelon. When “3” is selected as the production number, a blue cherry notification display is performed. When “4” is selected as the production number, red cherry notification display is performed, and when “5” is selected as the production number, yellow cherry notification display is performed. In these cherry notification displays, the type of cherry is notified by the color of fireworks that the main character displayed in the image on the liquid crystal display unit 5a launches. For example, when the fireworks color is blue, it corresponds to blue cherry, when it is red, it corresponds to red cherry, and when it is yellow, it corresponds to yellow cherry.

  Reference is made to (2) of FIG. (2) in FIG. 28 is the same as (1) in FIG. 28 when the internal winning combination is lost, bell, watermelon, replay, BB1, or BB2. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is blue cherry, red cherry, yellow cherry, red cherry + BB1, or yellow cherry + BB2, it is different from (1) in FIG. That is, when the internal winning combination includes a cherry, it is different from (1) in FIG.

  Specifically, in (1) of FIG. 28, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, the production number “1” is most easily selected, and the production numbers “3 to 5” are not so selected. On the other hand, in (2) of FIG. 28, when the internal winning combination includes cherry, the production number “3-5” is most easily selected, and the production number “1” is rarely selected.

  That is, in (1) of FIG. 28, the player can hardly grasp that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination from the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. On the other hand, in (2) of FIG. 28, the player can almost certainly grasp that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination from the effect on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  As will be described in detail later, if a cherry is established as a display combination during RT operation, the RT operation flag is updated to OFF (step S137 in FIG. 39 described later). As described above, when the RT is operating, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is higher than when the RT is not operating, and as a result, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. . Therefore, during the RT operation, the player needs to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination so that the RT operation flag is not updated to OFF.

  Here, referring to (1), (2) of FIG. 14 and (3) of FIG. 15, display window 4L when cherry (blue cherry, red cherry or yellow cherry) is determined as an internal winning combination, The display mode in 4C and 4R will be described.

  Referring to (3) of FIG. 15, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” to “6”, a yellow cherry may be established as a display combination. Referring to (2) of FIG. 14, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “7” to “13”, a red cherry may be established as a display combination. Referring to (1) of FIG. 14, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “14” to “20”, a blue cherry may be established as a display combination.

  That is, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” to “20”, blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry may be established as a display combination. In other words, blue cherry, red cherry, or yellow cherry may be established as a display combination regardless of the stop start position.

  Therefore, if it is not possible to grasp that a cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, the player is likely to establish any cherry as a display combination. On the other hand, if it is understood that the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, the player can perform a stop operation so as to avoid the establishment of the cherry as the display combination.

  Therefore, when there is a navigation point, the effect selection table 2 of (2) in FIG. 28 is referred to, and as a result, the player performs a stop operation so as to avoid the cherry as a display combination during the RT operation. Since it is possible to prevent the RT operating flag from being updated to OFF, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals.

  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 at the start of the game (at the start of the game) (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process 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 input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switch 11.

  In step S5, a game medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S7. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S7, a gaming state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, the current game state is maintained.

  In step S8, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, an RT game number counter (main) update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. This RT game number counter (main) is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment also includes an RT game number counter (sub). This counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 of the sub control circuit 72.

  In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. The game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination. In particular, the internal winning combination information includes data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. In step S11, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a wait process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game is performed. Do.

  In step S14, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S15. 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 S15, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, a reel stop permission command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 36 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18 of FIG. 30, the display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 37 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In this process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is performed. In step S19, an error check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. This display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination.

  In step S21, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S23. In this processing, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, processing for subtracting a value corresponding to the payout number from this bonus end number counter is performed.

  In step S23, a payout end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether either 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. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB is operating, and is on when the RB is operating, and is off when the RB is not operating. The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB is operating, and is on when the BB is operating, and is off when the BB is not operating.

  In step S25, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 38 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this process, whether or not the number of games in the RB gaming state (the number of games) has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 12 times), or the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state has exceeded the number of games that can be won (for example, 8 times). It is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter has become 0 or less. If it is determined that at least one condition is satisfied, the bonus is ended.

  In step S26, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. In this process, if the display combination is RB, BB1, or BB2, the corresponding operating flag is turned on, and the bonus is activated. At this time, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state. In step S27, a replay operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In this process, on the condition that the display combination is any one of Replay 1 to Replay 3, a process is performed in which the same number as the number inserted for the current game is set (automatic input) in the automatic insertion counter. The automatic insertion counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  With reference to FIGS. 31 and 32, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 9) according to the gaming state (step S31), and proceeds to step S32. Move. In step S32, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S34. With the processing in step S33, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when it is determined YES in the process of step S33, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S34, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “6”, and proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, referring to the internal lottery table determined in steps S31 and S32, the stored random number value, the winning number, and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (U) corresponding to the stored setting Are compared, and the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S38, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S38, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S39. In step S39, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S41. In step S41, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S42, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S43. With this process, the carryover combination can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S43, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S44 in FIG.

  In step S44 of FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the bonus is internally won. In this process, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination 2 storage area is other than 0. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. In step S45, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S46, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the RT game number counter (main) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RT operating flags is on (step S51). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S52, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT lotting internal lottery table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  The RT game number counter (main) update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S62, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S64, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

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

  First, the CPU 31 sets internal lottery result information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is either a loss or a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S73, it is confirmed whether it is between flags. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, internal lottery result information corresponding to the internal winning flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, a stop table corresponding to the internal lottery result information is set, and the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the expected display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  The stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button is turned on, that is, whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pressed (step). S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for which the pressing operation has been performed is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Here, the effective stop button flag is information for identifying whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, Three are provided corresponding to each of 7R. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is on. When the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not rotating, the effective stop button flag corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is off. By updating the valid stop button flag to OFF, the press operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R once pressed is invalidated thereafter.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S83, the reel on the right side that is rotating is set as the target of stop control, and the process proceeds to step S84. By this process, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel.

  In step S84, it is determined whether it is a third stop operation. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, an automatic third stop process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S86.

  In step S86, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and stop button type, and the process proceeds to step S87. The symbol counter is a counter for specifying the symbol position of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. That is, the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c can be identified based on the symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter. That is, since the symbol counter and the stop start position when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated are equivalent, the CPU 31 starts the stop with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The number of sliding frames is extracted from the position.

  In step S87, whether the number of sliding symbols that can be stopped based on the internal winning combination is determined by comparing the extracted number of sliding symbols with the display combination of the number of sliding symbols determined in the expected display combination storing process. It is determined whether or not, and the process proceeds to step S88. In step S88, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped to rotate by the determined number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S90. In step S90, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the three valid stop button flags is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG. In step S92, a predicted display combination storing process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S81.

  The display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed to predict the display combination or determine the display combination based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area, acquires an effective line counter (step S101), and proceeds to step S102. In this process, 3 is set as the initial value of the effective line counter. In step S102, the top address of the symbol storage area (FIG. 18) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the combination of the symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas is compared, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, it is determined whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, the payout number is determined based on the display combination, the payout number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S106. Specifically, the value of the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination is stored in a payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. The payout number counter is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out by the medal payout process in step S21 of FIG.

  In step S106, the address of the symbol combination table is updated, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the updated address is an end code (that is, whether or not the end code is detected). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S108, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S108, it is determined whether or not the value of the effective line counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process of step S19 in FIG. 30 is performed, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the value of the effective line counter is decremented by 1, the address of the symbol storage area is updated, and the process of step S102 is performed.

  As described above, the CPU 31 detects the end code, and stores it in the symbol combination and symbol combination table stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display line corresponding to the value of the current effective line counter. It is determined that comparison with all symbol combinations (step S103) has been performed, and the symbol combinations and symbol combination tables stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the display lines corresponding to the value of the next effective line counter are displayed. Comparison with all stored symbol combinations is performed. If the CPU 31 determines that the comparison has been performed for all the effective lines, the display combination search process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 38, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S118. In step S112, the possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S114, the winning possible number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the possible game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, it is determined whether or not the winning possible number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S117, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S118. In this process, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. In step S118, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27 of FIG. 30, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S119. In step S119, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S120. In this process, the bonus end number counter is cleared. In step S120, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, a BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, the RT game number counter (main) is set to 1500, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the bonus operation check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S132, BB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S133. In this process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON, and the bonus end number counter is set to 465.

  In step S133, the carryover combination storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the display combination is cherry. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. In step S136, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  In step S137, the RT operating flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, the RT game number counter (main) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the interruption process by control of main CPU (CPU31) is demonstrated. This periodic interruption process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S141), and proceeds to step S142. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6. In step S142, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, a reel control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. In this processing, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and processing for controlling the driving of the reel is performed. In step S144, 7SEG drive processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, a lamp driving process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, a timer management process is performed, and the periodic interrupt process ends.

  The control operation of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The sub control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is first turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt, and the sub-control processing stored in the program ROM 83 is performed based on the generation of the interrupt. It is configured to perform sequentially.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 performs input monitoring processing (step S151), and proceeds to step S152. In this process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71). In step S152, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, command output processing for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In step S154, an image drawing process described later with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, it is determined whether or not the VDP counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S156, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S151.

  In step S156, 0 is set in the VDP counter, and the process proceeds to step S157. In step S157, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC to cause the image control IC to replace the image data area, and the process proceeds to step S151.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG. In step S162, a game data storage address is set, and the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 04H, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S166. In step S164, a navigation point acquisition period related process described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, an effect related process described later with reference to FIG. 44 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S166, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the unprocessed command is 07H, that is, whether or not the unprocessed command is a display combination establishment command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S167, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S168. In step S167, point related processing described later with reference to FIG. 45 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S168, it is determined whether the identifier of the unprocessed command is 0AH, that is, whether the unprocessed command is a BB end command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S169, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S170. In step S169, the RT game number counter (sub) is set to 1500, and the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S170, a process corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S171. In step S171, the unprocessed command is set to processed, and the process proceeds to step S153 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the navigation point acquisition period related processing will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more (step S181). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG. 42, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S182. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation point acquisition games is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S189, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, in accordance with the navigation point acquisition game lottery table (FIG. 21), lottery is performed according to the acquired random number value, the winning number is determined, and the process proceeds to step S184. In step S184, it is determined whether or not the winning number is 1. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S185, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG.

  In step S185, according to the navigation point acquisition state sorting lottery table (FIG. 22), lottery is performed according to the acquired random number value, the winning number is determined, and the process proceeds to step S186. In step S186, the navigation point acquisition state corresponding to the determined winning number is set, and the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S187, 10 is set in the number of navigation point acquisition games, and the process proceeds to step S188. The number of navigation point acquisition games is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. In step S188, navigation point acquisition game effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S165 in FIG.

  In step S189, a navigation point based on the internal winning combination is extracted according to the navigation point selection table ((1) or (2) in FIG. 23) based on the current navigation point acquisition state, and the process proceeds to step S190. In step S190, the extracted navigation point is added to the point counter, and the process proceeds to step S191. The point counter is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84, and integrates the navigation point values.

  In step S191, 1 is subtracted from the number of games for obtaining navigation points, and the process proceeds to step S192. In step S192, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation point acquisition games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S193, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S165 of FIG. In step S193, the navigation point acquisition game effect data is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S165 in FIG.

  The effect related processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 1 or more (step S201). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S202, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S209. In step S202, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S203, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S203, the RT game number counter (sub) is updated to 0, and the process proceeds to step S204. In step S204, the RT game number counter (sub) is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S205. In step S205, it is determined whether or not the point counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S206, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S206, according to the production selection table 1 ((1) in FIG. 28), an exercise number corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, it is determined whether or not the production number is 3 to 5. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S208, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S210. In step S208, the point counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S209, in accordance with the effect selection table 2 ((2) in FIG. 28), the effect number corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined and set, and the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, the effect data corresponding to the effect number is set, and the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG.

  The point related processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (step S211). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S212, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG. In step S212, it is determined whether or not the display combination is lost. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG.

  In step S213, with reference to the reach eye search table (FIG. 24), it is searched based on the symbol stop positions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, it is determined whether or not the search result is a reach. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S215, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the point counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S216, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG. In step S216, the winning number is determined and set according to the navigation point increase / decrease lottery table (FIG. 25), and the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, it is determined whether or not the winning number is 100. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S218, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S219. In step S218, the winning number is determined and set according to the navigation point increase table (FIG. 26), and the process proceeds to step S220. In step S219, the winning number is determined and set according to the navigation point reduction table (FIG. 27), and the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S220, a point counter increase / decrease process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S221. In this process, a process of increasing or decreasing the value of the point counter is performed according to the magnification corresponding to the determined winning number. In step S221, effect data corresponding to the winning number is set, and the process proceeds to step S171 in FIG.

  The image drawing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 acquires various effect data determined by the above-described navigation point acquisition period related process (FIG. 43), effect related process (FIG. 44), point related process (FIG. 45), etc. (step S231), the process proceeds to step S232. In step S232, the obtained various effect data is transmitted to the VDP, a game effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the process proceeds to step S155 in FIG.

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 shows display example 1, FIG. 48 shows display example 2, and FIG. 49 shows display example 3.

  First, Display Example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 47 (1) shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a during the navigation point acquisition game, and FIG. 47 (2) shows that the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination during the navigation point acquisition game. The example of a display in the liquid crystal display part 5a when 2 is selected is shown.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. The main character 101 is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the character image 201 is displayed on the left side of the main character 101, and the character image 202 is displayed on the right side of the main character 101. A character image 203 is displayed above the character image 201, and a character image 204 is displayed above the character image 202.

  The character image 203 is shown as “Navipoint acquisition game in progress”, and the player can grasp that the navigation point acquisition game is in progress. Further, the character image 204 is indicated as “remaining 10 games”, and the player can grasp that the remaining game (unit game) of the navigation point acquisition game is 10 games. The character image 201 is indicated as “high point?” And the character image 202 is indicated as “low point?”. Thus, the player cannot grasp whether the current navigation point acquisition state is a high point or a low point. By doing so, since the player can always have high expectation that the navigation point acquisition state is a high point, the interest of the game is improved.

  Reference is made to (2) of FIG. The main character 101 wearing green clothes is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, the character image 201 is displayed to the left of the main character 101, and the character image 202 is displayed to the right of the main character 101. Is done. A character image 203 is displayed above the character image 201, and a character image 205 is displayed above the character image 202.

  Thereby, the player can grasp that the remaining game (unit game) of the navigation point acquisition game is 8 games. Also, the player cannot grasp whether the current navigation point acquisition state is a high point or a low point, and can always have an expectation that the navigation point acquisition state is a high point.

  Here, in (2) of FIG. 47, the clothing color of the hero character 101 is different from the clothing color of the hero character 101 of (1) in FIG. That is, in (2) of FIG. 47, the color of the clothing of the hero character 101 is green. Referring to the effect selection table of FIG. 28, the effect category name corresponding to effect number 2 is the small role notification display, and the small role notification display notifies the internal winning combination with the clothing color of the main character 101 as described above. (Notice the type of small role). Therefore, according to (2) of FIG. 47, the player can grasp that the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination and can grasp that the navigation point can be acquired (see FIG. 23).

  Next, Display Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 (1) shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a during navigation point acquisition increase / decrease lottery. FIG. 48 (1) shows a case where a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, and the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when reach is established as a display combination is reach. Is displayed.

  (2-1) in FIG. 48 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when 100 is selected as the winning number in the navigation point acquisition increase / decrease lottery, and (2-2) in FIG. An example of display on the liquid crystal display unit 5a displayed after (2-1) is shown, and (2-3) in FIG. 48 shows that a point increase / decrease lottery is performed after 100 is selected as the winning number (FIG. 45). Step S220 is performed), and a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when 111 is selected as the winning number is shown.

  Further, (3-1) in FIG. 48 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the winning number 200 is selected in the navigation point acquisition increase / decrease lottery, and (3-2) in FIG. FIG. 48 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a displayed after (3-1), and (3-3) in FIG. 48 shows that a point increase / decrease lottery is performed after 200 is selected as the winning number (FIG. 45 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when 201 is selected as the winning number.

  First, reference is made to (1) of FIG. When the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a reach, the main character 101 is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and to the left of the main character 101. The effect image 210a is displayed, and the effect image 210b is displayed to the right of the hero character 101. Further, the master character 120 is displayed below the effect image 210a, and the female character 110 is displayed below the effect image 210b.

  According to (1) of FIG. 48, it can be confirmed that the hero character 101 is worried about which of the effect images 210a or 210b is selected in order to launch fireworks.

  Next, refer to (2-1) in FIG. 48 and (3-1) in FIG. When 100 is selected as the winning number, it can be confirmed that the main character 101 selects the effect image 210a and ignites the effect image 210a (see (2-1) in FIG. 48). When 200 is selected as the winning number, it is possible to confirm that the main character 101 selects the effect image 210b and ignites the effect image 210b (see (3-1) in FIG. 48). As described above, the effect image selected by the main character 101 varies depending on the result of the navigation point increase / decrease lottery.

  Next, reference is made to (2-2) in FIG. 48 and (3-2) in FIG. In (2-2) of FIG. 48, the effect image 220 indicating that the fireworks have been successfully launched is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the characters “point increase!” Are displayed on the left side of the effect image 220. An image 300 is displayed. On the other hand, in (3-2) of FIG. 48, the effect image 221 indicating that the fireworks launch has failed is displayed at the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a. "Is displayed.

  According to (2-2) of FIG. 48, it is possible to grasp that the increase is selected as a result of the navigation point increase / decrease lottery from the successful launch of fireworks. Further, according to (3-2) in FIG. 48, it is possible to grasp that the reduction is selected as a result of the navigation point increase / decrease lotion from the failure of the fireworks launch.

  Next, reference is made to (2-3) in FIG. 48 and (3-3) in FIG. When the winning number 111 is selected in the point increase / decrease lottery, the hero character 101 who is pleased is displayed in the approximate center of the liquid crystal display portion 5a, and “navi point is double!” Above the hero character 101! Is displayed (see (2-3) in FIG. 48). On the other hand, when the winning number 201 is selected in the point increase / decrease lottery, the depressed hero character 101 is displayed in the approximate center of the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and “navi point 0 times” is displayed above the hero character 101. A character image 311 is displayed (see (3-3) in FIG. 48).

  According to (2-3) in FIG. 48, it is possible to grasp that double is selected by the point increase / decrease lottery and the navigation point has doubled. Further, according to (3-3) in FIG. 48, it is possible to grasp that 0 times is selected by the point increase / decrease lottery and the navigation point is lost.

  Next, display example 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 shows a display example when red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination and 4 is selected as the production number when the point counter is 1 or more during RT operation.

  Refer to FIG. A hero character 101 is displayed substantially at the center of the liquid crystal display unit 5 a, a female character 110 is displayed to the right of the hero character 101, and a master character 120 is displayed to the left of the hero character 101. An effect image 230 showing red fireworks is displayed above the main character 101. According to this display example, it can be confirmed that the main character launches red fireworks.

  Here, referring to the effect selection table of FIG. 28, the effect category name corresponding to effect number 4 is red cherry notification display. As described above, the cherry notification display notifies the type of cherry by the color of fireworks that the main character 101 launches. Therefore, according to FIG. 49, the player can grasp that the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, can perform a stop operation to establish the red cherry as the display combination, A stop operation can also be performed so as not to establish a red cherry.

  As described above, when the cherry is established as the display combination during the RT operation, the RT operation flag is updated to OFF. When the RT is operating, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is higher than when the RT is not operating. As a result, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. Therefore, during the RT operation, the player needs to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination so that the RT operation flag is not updated to OFF. Therefore, when 4 is selected as the production number and the display example as shown in FIG. 49 is displayed, the stop operation can be performed so as not to establish the cherry as the display combination.

  Here, referring to the effect selection table of FIG. 28, when the point counter is 1 or more during RT operation (when the effect selection table 2 is selected), when cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, Almost certainly, 3 to 5 is selected as the production number. On the other hand, when the point counter is 0 during RT operation (when the effect selection table 1 is selected), even if cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, 3 to 5 are hardly selected as effect numbers.

  Therefore, during RT operation, when the point counter is 1 or more, it is possible to perform a stop operation so as not to establish a cherry as a display combination, and as a result, the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. You can make a profit.

  In this case, there is a possibility that the value of the point counter (navigation point) can always be acquired during the general gaming state. Therefore, even in the general gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous for the player, a game different from the unit game of acquiring the navigation point can be performed, and the interest of the game in the general gaming state is improved.

  The navigation point is increased or decreased when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination and the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R becomes the reach. As a result, when the number of navigation points increases, it is possible to obtain a profit that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. On the other hand, when the number of navigation points decreases, it becomes impossible to obtain a profit that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is rich in change during the period of RT operation.

  In particular, the navigation point increases or decreases according to the magnification selected in the navigation point increase table (FIG. 28) or the navigation point decrease table (FIG. 27). That is, it is possible to change the increase or decrease of the navigation points. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is rich in change during the period of RT operation.

  In this case, the player can select whether to perform the stop operation so that the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is reach or to perform the stop operation so as to establish a bonus as a display combination. That is, it is possible to select whether to turn on the RT operating flag with the current navigation point, or to turn on the RT operating flag after increasing or decreasing the current navigation point. Thereby, the strategy of a game increases and the interest of a game improves. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new game characteristics for a game after a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Further, when the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is reach, it is a case where the player cannot establish a bonus as a display combination. In this case, the player has to play a further game in order to establish a bonus as a display combination, and consumes medals. For a beginner who is not good at stopping operation, a bonus may not be established as a display combination over several games, and many medals are consumed. Even in this case, the navigation point may increase due to the display mode of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaching, and as a result, the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals is achieved. You may be able to get it. Therefore, even a beginner can play a game with peace of mind.

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

  In the embodiment, the navigation point is acquired according to the type of the internal winning combination in the navigation point acquisition game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, navigation points may be acquired according to the type of display combination in the navigation point acquisition game. In this case, a role that is always established as a display combination if it is determined as an internal winning combination, can obtain more navigation points for a combination that is not necessarily established as a display combination even if determined as an internal winning combination. You may do it. For example, in the bell, the symbol “bell” constituting the symbol combination is arranged in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, the watermelon is arranged so that the symbol “watermelon” constituting the symbol combination is less than the maximum number of sliding symbols on the right reel 3R, but less than the maximum number of sliding symbols on the left reel 3L and the central reel 3C. Not arranged in range. Therefore, if a bell is determined as an internal winning combination, it is established as a display combination. However, even if a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, it is not necessarily established as a display combination. More navigation points may be acquired when a watermelon is established. Thereby, the skill of the player is reflected in the game result, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, not only during the navigation point acquisition game but also during other than the navigation point acquisition game, the navigation point may be given based on the internal winning combination or the display combination.

  In the embodiment, the reach eye search table is stored in advance in the program ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 72, and it is determined whether or not the reach-eye search table is reached when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the display combination establishment command from the main control circuit 71. Although it is determined, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control circuit 71 may determine whether or not it is a reach eye, and the main control circuit 71 may transmit a display combination establishment command including information including the result of this determination.

  In the embodiment, when the BB becomes an internal winning combination, the reach eye can be stopped and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a combination including a bonus (for example, red cherry + BB1) is an internal winning combination, a stop table may be configured such that reach eyes can be stopped and displayed.

  In the embodiment, no means for notifying the player of the reach is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a combination including a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the secondary control circuit 72 receives the game start command from the main control circuit 71, and the secondary control circuit 72 stores the reach item stored in the reach eye search table. The display mode may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Thereby, the player can stop the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R so as to be the reach display mode, and as a result, can obtain an opportunity to increase or decrease the navigation points.

  In the embodiment, the straight line A of the bonus symbol and the straight line BB of the bonus symbol are illustrated as reach eyes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when BB1 or BB2 and cherry are overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, stop control that becomes a middle cherry is performed, and when cherry is determined as an internal winning combination alone, a stop that becomes a corner cherry is performed. Control may be performed. Thereby, a middle cherry can be made into a reach. Further, for example, a 7V character, a 7 inverted V character, or the like may be used as the reach.

  In the embodiment, the point-related process (point counter increase / decrease process) is performed when the reach display mode is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the random number lottery may be performed when the reach is displayed, and the setting estimation effect process may be performed when the winning is achieved. At this time, the winning probability may be different for each set value. Thereby, a different game for every set value can be provided, and the interest of a game improves.

  In the embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided in which the numerical range corresponding to the winning combination is a continuous value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it provide the internal lottery table which shall contain the several value which does not continue the numerical value range corresponding to a combination.

  In the embodiment, the lottery value of the production numbers 3 to 5 when the internal winning combination is cherry in the production selection table 1 is set to 2060, and the lottery value of the production number 1 when the internal winning combination is cherry in the production selection table 2 However, this is not a limitation. For example, in the production selection table 1, when the internal winning combination is cherry, the production numbers 3 to 5 are not selected. In the production selection table 2, when the internal winning combination is cherry. The production numbers 3 to 5 may be always selected.

  In the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set with the first type special feature (RB), but the second type special feature and the second type special feature are continuously operated. A device can also be provided. The type 2 special combination is a combination that activates the condition device related to the prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. In some cases, the operation ends. Examples of the second type special combination include a so-called challenge game (CG) and / or a single challenge game (SCG). Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, 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 external appearance of a power supply box. 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 an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action | operations. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows a stop table determination table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, an operating flag storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows a symbol storage area. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows a navigation point acquisition game lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point acquisition state distribution lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point selection table. The figure which shows a reach eye search table. The figure which shows a navigation point increase / decrease lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point increase table. The figure which shows a navigation point reduction | decrease table. The figure which shows an effect selection table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a stop control process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. 11 is a flowchart showing periodic interrupt processing every 1.1 ms. The flowchart which shows the sub control process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the navigation point acquisition period related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the production related process of a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the point related process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the image drawing process of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part.

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 (4)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of winning combination determination information for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations;
Switching means for switching the winning combination determination information;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the winning combination determining information switched by the switching means in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
When the symbol is variably displayed on at least one of the plurality of display units provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, according to the output of the stop operation signal by the player, A plurality of stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding the stop of symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit;
In accordance with the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means, the number of sliding frames determining means for determining the number of sliding frames in the range of the maximum number of sliding frames based on the winning combination,
Stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit according to the number of sliding symbols,
On the condition that the predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the predetermined combination is displayed until a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Carry-over means to carry over as a winning role,
It is determined that a specific condition is satisfied on the condition that the display control of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Until an advantageous state actuating means for actuating an advantageous state;
The predetermined game value of the predetermined game value is provided on the condition that the display control of the symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. Automatic storage means for storing information in the game value information storage means;
Numerical value storage means for accumulating and storing predetermined numerical values based on predetermined conditions;
With
The sliding frame number determining means includes:
In the case where the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop command signal is output is the predetermined symbol when the number of sliding frames is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding frames. When the symbol different from the predetermined symbol included in the combination is the timing to stop at the symbol stop position determined in advance on the corresponding display unit, in advance separately from the corresponding symbol combination corresponding to each of the plurality of roles The number of other symbols included in the defined different symbol combination to stop at the symbol stop position is determined as the number of sliding symbols,
When the predetermined winning combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the number of the symbols different from the different symbols included in the different symbol combination stops at the symbol stop position as the number of sliding symbols Decide
Another symbol combination storing means for storing a plurality of the different symbol combinations in advance;
In response to the fact that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units has been stopped by the stop control means, a plurality of symbol combinations displayed by the symbol display means are stored in the separate symbol combination storage means. A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not it is included in any one of the different symbol combinations;
On the condition that it is determined to be included by the determination means, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storage means is increased, and the increased numerical value is stored in the numerical value storage means to be stored in the numerical value storage means. A numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value;
Further comprising
The winning combination determination information includes first winning combination determination information and second winning combination determination information having a higher probability that the first combination is determined as a winning combination than the first winning combination determination information.
The switching means is
It is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, and the winning combination determination information is changed from the first winning combination determination information to the second winning combination on the condition that the operation of the advantageous state by the advantageous state operating unit is terminated. Switch to role determination information,
On the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the winning combination determination information is switched from the second winning combination determination information to the first winning combination determination information,
The fact that the second combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means and that the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is a positive number is notified that the second combination is a winning combination. Notification means for
Subtracting means for subtracting a predetermined number of numerical values stored in the numerical value storing means, on condition that the notifying means notifies that the second winning combination is a winning combination;
A gaming machine, further comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Table storage means for storing in advance a plurality of tables having information for determining a predetermined numerical value to be accumulated and stored in the numerical value storage means based on the predetermined condition;
Table selection means for selecting one of the plurality of tables stored in the table storage means;
With
The predetermined numerical value included in the information included in the first table among the plurality of tables is greater than the predetermined numerical value included in the information included in the second table different from the first table,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the numerical value storage means accumulates and stores predetermined numerical values included in information included in the table determined by the table selection means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The numerical value changing means includes
Increase / decrease determining means for determining whether to increase or decrease the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means;
A numerical value increasing means for increasing the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means on the condition that it is determined to increase by the increase / decrease determining means, and storing the increased numerical value in the numerical value storing means,
On the condition that it is determined to be decreased by the increase / decrease determining means, the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means is decreased, and the reduced numerical value is stored in the numerical value storing means,
A gaming machine characterized by including: The gaming machine according to claim 3,
Providing a ratio determining means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined ratios,
The numerical value increasing means increases the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means by a ratio determined by the ratio determining means on the condition that it is determined to increase by the increase / decrease determining means, and the increased numerical value is Store in the numerical storage means,
The numerical value reducing means decreases the numerical value stored in the numerical value storing means by a ratio determined by the ratio determining means on the condition that it is determined to be reduced by the increase / decrease determining means, and the reduced numerical value is A gaming machine that is stored in a numerical value storage means.

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