JP2007006995A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to experience inherent amusement of a game and even a beginner to enjoy the game without anxiety. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) has a main control circuit (71) for determining a role corresponding to a numerical range including a random numerical value extracted by a random number lottery as a prize winning role based on a probability lottery table. The probability lottery table includes information of a first numerical value range corresponding to an RB and information of a second numerical value range included in the first numerical value range and corresponding to a ready-to-win combination small role. The main control circuit (71) operates an RB game condition in the case that a pattern combination corresponding to the RB is shown in pattern display areas (21L, 21C, 21R) and provides tokens to the player in the case that pattern combination corresponding to the ready-to-win combination small role is shown. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of 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 the current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to achieve a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A combination of symbols indicating winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) through a typical lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, when a combination of symbols stored in the reach eye storage means appears, a reach eye determining means for outputting a reach eye appearance signal, and a reach eye determining signal from the reach eye determining means. Based on the above, there has been proposed one having a reach eye notifying means for notifying a player that a reach eye has appeared (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, by notifying the player that the “reach eyes” having the possibility of the appearance of bonus symbols has been stopped and displayed, the player will not miss the “reach eyes” While having great expectations, you can concentrate on thrilling games.
JP 2001-95979 A

  However, in the gaming machine capable of stopping the movement display as described above, the fun of the game is originally that the internal winning combination is predicted by the change of the combination of symbols stopped and displayed corresponding to the operation timing. If the reach eye notifying means is provided, the internal winning combination depends on the notification by the reach eye notifying means, and attention to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is diminished, making it impossible to experience the original fun of the game. There is a risk that the game may be felt monotonous. On the other hand, if the reach eye notifying means is not provided, the game may be overlooked because the reach eye is missed, and there is a risk that the medal that should have been acquired by the establishment of the bonus indicated by the reach eye may be missed. Beginners may not be able to enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can experience the original fun of games and that can be enjoyed with peace of mind even by beginners.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, the winning combination determination information is included in the first numerical range corresponding to the first numerical range information corresponding to the first winning combination. The second value range corresponding to the second combination, and the profit granting means is relative to the player on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Advantageous state operating means for performing an advantageous advantageous state operation, and game value giving means for giving a game value to the player on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the second role is displayed by the symbol display means; , Including.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later), and player operations (for example, a start operation described later) ) In response to a start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) which outputs a signal instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game which will be described later), A numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of defined combinations (for example, RB described later, reach small role described later, cherry small role described later, replay described later, bell small role described later, etc.) A winning combination determination information storage means (for example, a probability lottery table described later) having information (for example, “0” to “99” described later), etc. Based on the probability lottery table described above, a RAM 33 described later, a ROM 32 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and the winning combination determination information, random number values extracted by random number lottery (for example, step of FIG. 12 described later) A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described below, an internal winning combination described below, a carryover combination described below) corresponding to a numerical range including a random number value extracted in the process of S4) For example, on the condition that a signal is output by a means for performing a probability lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a start signal output means (for example, variation in symbols displayed by the symbol display means (for example, , Fluctuation display, etc.) (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) and operations by the player (for example, which will be described later). Stop signal output means (for example, a stop command signal, which will be described later) that outputs a command (for example, a stop command signal described later) to stop the symbol change performed by the symbol change means in response to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, etc. , Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later, reel stop signal circuit 46, which will be described later), the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, means for performing a slip frame number determination process described later, means for performing steps S16 to S18 in FIG. 13 described later), and a main control circuit 71 described later. And the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display unit on the condition that the winning combination determining means determines the first combination as a winning combination. In the meantime, carry-over means (for example, means for performing step S34 in FIG. 15 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) carrying over the first combination as a winning combination, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, When a symbol combination corresponding to a small part of a bell described later is displayed by the symbol display means, a profit (for example, paying out a medal, automatic insertion of a medal, transition of a gaming state described later, etc.) is given to the player. Profit granting means (for example, means for performing step S22 in FIG. 14 to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the winning combination determination information is the first role (for example, RB to be described later). Etc.) (for example, “0” to “199”, which will be described later) corresponding to the first numerical value range, and a second combination (for example, a reach small combination, which will be described later) included in the first numerical range. ) Information in the second numerical range corresponding to (For example, “100” to “199”, which will be described later), and the profit granting means includes a symbol combination corresponding to the first combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” to be described later). And so on) on the condition that it is displayed by the symbol display means, for example, advantageous state actuating means (for example, FIG. 14 to be described later) that operates a relatively advantageous advantageous state (for example, RB gaming state to be described later). And a symbol combination corresponding to the second combination (for example, “red 7-blue 7-white 7” described later) is displayed by the symbol display unit. A gaming machine characterized by including game value granting means (for example, means for performing the process of step S22 in FIG. 14 described later) for giving a game value (for example, 15 medals) to the player as a condition .

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the winning combination determination information includes information on the first numerical range corresponding to the first combination and the second numerical value included in the first numerical range and corresponding to the second combination. The profit granting means performs an advantageous state operation that is relatively advantageous for the player on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Actuating means, and game value giving means for giving a game value to the player on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means. When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, the first combination is always determined as the winning combination. When both the first combination and the second combination are determined as winning combinations, and a symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the symbol display means, a game value is given, and the first combination is won The first combination is carried over because it is determined as a combination but the corresponding symbol combination is not displayed on the symbol display means. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, paying attention to the symbol display means in the hope that both the first combination and the second combination will be determined as winning combinations and that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination will be displayed. Since you can enjoy the game, you can experience the original fun of the game. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the symbol display means, the game value is given, so that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is not displayed on the symbol display means. It is difficult, and even beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  According to the present invention, paying attention to the symbol display means in the hope that both the first combination and the second combination will be determined as winning combinations and that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination will be displayed. Since you can enjoy the game, you can experience the original fun of the game. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the symbol display means, the game value is given, so that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is not displayed on the symbol display means. It is difficult, and even beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

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

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

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

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

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 4 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d are provided as display lines in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in an oblique direction. One, three, and five of these display lines are activated when the player depresses the BET switches 11 to 13 described above or inserts medals into the medal slot 10, respectively. (Hereinafter, the activated display line is referred to as “effective line”). Which display line is activated is indicated by lighting of the BET lamps 17a, 17b, and 17c. Here, the display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination.

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

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

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly notifies that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and for the player to advance the game advantageously. Displays necessary information.

  The fixed display part 2c is an area in which a predetermined figure, picture or the like is drawn. A single still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a figure, a picture or the like drawn on the fixed display unit 2c with an image displayed in the effect display area 23.

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

  This LED lamp illuminates the rear surface side of the reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with white light. In more detail, the area | region corresponding to the above-mentioned symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R is illuminated. This reel sheet is configured to have translucency, and light emitted from the LED lamp is transmitted to the front side.

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

  The LED storage circuit board disposed inside the reel 3L includes three LED storage portions for storing a plurality of LED lamps. The LED storage circuit board is installed such that the LED storage portion is located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that the player can visually recognize through the symbol display area 21L. Although the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R are not shown, they have the same structure as the left reel 3L shown in the figure, and an LED housing circuit board is provided inside each.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  “Cherry” is stopped and displayed in a predetermined fluctuation display section (for example, the left symbol display area 21L), thereby confirming the establishment of a predetermined combination (upper and lower cherry small combination, middle cherry small combination). It is a design. The upper and lower cherry small roles and the middle cherry small role are collectively referred to as “cherry small roles”.

  Here, RB, reach eye small role, replay, bell small role, upper and lower cherry small role, and middle cherry small role are provided in the embodiment. Further, RB is a first type special combination. 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 control information used for giving game value.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the 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 with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 12 to 16 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop button operation. Stores tables and so on. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. Various information is stored in the RAM 33, and a storage area shown in FIG. The RAM 33 stores, for example, information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination described later, and the current gaming state.

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c, and a bonus game information display A display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls display units such as the unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a 1-BET switch 11, and a 2-BET. There are a switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS generate a stop signal in response to the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this manner, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

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

  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 that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table (not shown) 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 the internal winning combination is determined by the lottery process (probability lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 uses the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the operation signal sent and the determined stop table, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39. The internal winning combination (internal winning combination data) is basically information for identifying the mode of stop control and identifying a combination that can be a display combination (a combination that can be permitted as a display combination). In the internal winning combination, it can be said that the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode corresponding to the internal winning combination.

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

  FIG. 6 shows the game condition of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. In each gaming state, the type of winning combination or its winning probability is basically different.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. In addition, the role (RB) carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

  The general gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

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

  The carryover state is basically a gaming state in which it is allowed for one or a plurality of games that the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are arranged along the active line (RB establishment).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the condition for generating the RB gaming state is establishment of RB. When one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game is finished or the predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) is realized, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for the carryover state is to win the RB internally. When RB is established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 7, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described.

  RB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line (the display combination is RB).

  Reach eyes are "Red 7-Blue 7-White 7", "Red 7-White 7-Blue 7", "Blue 7-Red 7-White 7", "Blue 7-White 7-Red 7", "White 7-Red 7-Blue 7" or "White 7-Blue 7-Red 7" is formed by arranging them along the active line (the display part becomes the reach small part), and 15 medals are paid out. The

  The small part of cherry is formed by "cherry-any-any" lined up along the active line. When the small cherry top combination is established, four medals are paid out, and when the middle cherry small combination is established, two medals are paid out. The combination of symbols and the number of payouts that will result in the formation of the small part of the bell are as shown.

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the storage area (storage area) of the internal winning combination and carryover combination will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 8 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storage area, information (data) of the internal winning combination is stored (stored) in the internal winning combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the internal winning combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is a storage area corresponding to the cherry small combination. Bit 1 (second bit) is a storage area corresponding to the small part of the bell.

  Bit 2 (third bit) is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 3 (fourth bit) is a storage area corresponding to the reach small combination. Bit 4 (the fifth bit) is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 5 (sixth bit), bit 6 (seventh bit), and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. In the internal winning combination storage area, the one corresponding to the bit which is 1 (combination) is the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (when bit 1 (second bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is a small combination of bells.

  (2) of FIG. 8 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, carryover combination information is stored in a carryover combination storage area consisting of 1 byte. In the carryover combination storage area, bit 4 (fifth bit) is a storage area (storage area) corresponding to RB. Bit 0 (first bit) to bit 3 (fourth bit) and bit 5 (sixth bit) to bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination (carry-over state), 1 is stored in bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponding to the RB in the carryover combination storage area (“00010000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area).

  The probability lottery table (BET number: 3) will be described with reference to FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 9 shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state. In the general game state, there may be cases where RB, RB + reach small part, replay, bell small part, and cherry small part are won. The RB + reach eye combination has a random number range (numerical value range) corresponding to “100” to “199”, and both the RB and the reach eye role become a winning combination by one lottery.

  Here, RB corresponds to a random number range of “0” to “199” (information of the first numerical value range). The lower limit value (first lower limit value) of the random number range won for RB is “0”, and the upper limit value (first upper limit value) is “199”. The reach minor combination corresponds to a random number range of “100” to “199” (information in the second numerical range). The lower limit value (second lower limit value) of the random number range won for the reach minor combination is “100”, and the upper limit value (second upper limit value) is “199”.

  Therefore, the random number range corresponding to the reach minor combination is included in the random number range corresponding to RB. In addition, the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the random number range that is won for the reach minor combination are included in the random number range that is won for the RB. In other words, when winning the reach small part, the RB is always won.

  In the case of winning the RB + reach small combination, the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB and the reach small combination are allowed to be arranged along the active line, but the RB is preferentially drawn. If the RB + reach small combination is won and the reach small combination is established, and the RB is not established, the RB is carried over.

  The reach small role may be established in the general gaming state when RB + reach small role is won. In addition, a reach small combination is established even in the carryover state. In this case, the RB that has been carried over is carried over to the next game. Therefore, the RB is always carried over when the reach small combination is established.

  From the player's point of view, a medals are paid out when a reach small role indicating carryover of RB is established, so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the reach small role (pattern stop mode) is not missed. You can play games with heart.

  When RB + reach small combination is won, 1 is set for each of bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponding to RB in the internal winning combination storing area and bit 3 (fourth bit) corresponding to reach small combination. Is stored ("00011000" is stored in the internal winning combination storage area).

  (2) in FIG. 9 shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In this RB gaming state, there may be a case where an internal winning combination is made for a bell small part or a cherry small part.

  (3) of FIG. 9 shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carry-over state, there may be internal wins for reach minors, replays, bell minors, and cherry minors.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the stop table used when the internal winning combination is RB + reach small combination in the general gaming state and when the internal winning combination is reach small combination in the carryover state will be described.

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

  Moreover, five stop tables are basically provided for each combination. The five stop tables corresponding to one role correspond to the cross-up line 8a, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e, respectively.

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

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is “4 frames” (the maximum number of sliding frames is 4). For example, when the “blue 7” of the code number “04” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the “bell” of the code number “01” is operated when the stop button 7R is operated. Can be controlled to stop at the position of the center line 8c.

  Here, the “retraction” is basically a stop control so that a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the subject to be drawn is displayed at the symbol stop position connected by the active line under the condition of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4. Is to stop the reel (the reel corresponding to the stop operation). The pull-in target combination is a combination corresponding to a symbol combination to be arranged along the effective line. “Retraction” is basically performed by setting a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (sliding frame number determination processing in step S15 in FIG. 13 described later) and controlling stop of the corresponding reel.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of code numbers “02”, “06”, “09”, “13”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol immediately below the symbol corresponding to these is “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “Replay”. Therefore, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “Replay” is stopped and displayed at the lower symbol stop position of the left symbol display area 21L.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “00”, “04”, “08”, “12”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbols corresponding to these are “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “red cherry”. Accordingly, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “red cherry” is stopped and displayed at the middle symbol stop position in the central symbol display area 21C.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “01”, “05”, “09”, “14”, or “18”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 4, the symbol immediately above the symbol corresponding to these is “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “blank”. Accordingly, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, or “blank” is stopped and displayed at the upper symbol stop position of the right symbol display area 21R.

  As described above, by using the stop table shown in FIG. 10, the symbol combination corresponding to RB or the symbol combination corresponding to the reach small part is basically stopped and displayed on the cross-up line 8a. However, depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player (stop operation position), the symbol combination corresponding to the RB or the reach small part may not be stopped and displayed.

  The display combination priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display combination priority table is effective with priority given to either the symbol combination corresponding to the small role or the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB when there are two internal winning combinations or when there are an internal winning combination and a carryover combination. It has priority information that defines whether to stop the reels so that they are displayed on the line. Replay, RB, and small role have the highest priority for replay and the lowest priority for the small role.

  For example, when the carryover combination is RB and the internal winning combination is replay, the “retraction” of the RB is not performed, and the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed based on the stop table provided corresponding to the replay. The reel stop control corresponding to is performed. On the other hand, if the carryover combination is an RB and the internal winning combination is a bell small role, the RB will be “retracted”, and if the “retraction” is not realized, it will be provided corresponding to the bell small role. The reel stop control is performed based on the stop table.

  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 (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined storage contents (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing the internal winning combination)) in 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 for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S3, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S4, a random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S5. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later.

  In step S5, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7.

  In step S7, a start command is set, and the process proceeds to step S8. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S8, 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 S10, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. Specifically, 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. I do.

  In step S10, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S11. 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 S11, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a reel stop permission command is set, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S13 in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S15, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S15, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination, gaming state, stop operation position, and display combination priority table, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, 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 number of sliding frames determined in step S15, and then proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S20 in FIG. 14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S20 of FIG. 14, display combination search processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S21. The display combination search process is a process of setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. In step S21, a display combination command including display combination information is set, and the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a payout end command is set, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set, and is on when the RB gaming state is set, and is “off” when the RB gaming state is not set.

  In step S25, an RB operation check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB operation check process, if the display combination is RB, the RB operation process is performed. In step S26, an RB end check process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB end check process, whether or not the number of games (number of games) in the RB gaming state has exceeded the number of games that can be played (for example, 8 times), and the number of winning combinations in the RB gaming state is the number of winning times (for example, 8 times). ) Is exceeded. If it is determined that at least one of the number of times has been exceeded, the RB gaming state is terminated.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S32, the RB gaming state is set as the gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG.

  In step S33, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S34, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S35. The carryover combination is set in step S47 of FIG. In step S34, the RB internal winning state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In step S35, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. The internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state set in the gaming state monitoring process.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state is set (step S41). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S42, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S43, it is determined whether or not it is a carryover state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S44, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the carryover state ((3) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S45, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is RB.

  When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S47, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S47, a carryover combination is set based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. In step S47, specifically, 1 is stored in a predetermined storage location (bit 4 (5th bit)) in the carryover combination storage area ((2) in FIG. 8).

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

  In the embodiment, the combination determined as the winning combination along with the RB by one lottery is the reach small combination, but is not limited thereto. For example, it can be a replay instead of a reach small role. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game increases and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the first combination or the second combination is determined as the winning combination by one lottery, but the player selects the type of the first combination and the second combination. It is also possible to provide a selection operation means for operating the winning combination, and the winning combination determining means may determine the winning combination based on the operation mode of the selection operating means. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the embodiment, an RB is determined as a winning combination that is determined as a winning combination together with a small combination by one lottery, but is not limited thereto. For example, an arbitrary combination that can be carried over instead of RB, for example, BB can be used.

  In the embodiment, the random number range (numerical value range) corresponding to the combination is a continuous value, but is not limited thereto. For example, the numerical range may include a plurality of values that are not continuous.

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

The perspective view which shows an external appearance. The figure which shows a panel display part, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a probability lottery table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a display combination priority table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a gaming state monitoring process. The flowchart which shows a probability lottery process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Front door 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 23 Effect display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determination information storage means for storing winning combination determination information having information of a numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations;
Based on the winning combination determination information, a winning combination determining means for determining as a winning combination a combination corresponding to a numerical range including a random number value extracted by random number lottery,
On the condition that a signal is output by the start signal output means, symbol variation means for varying the symbol displayed by the symbol display means,
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal instructing to stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means according to an operation by the player;
Based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means,
The first combination is displayed until the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display unit on the condition that the winning combination determining means determines the first combination as a winning combination. Carry-over means to carry over as a winning role,
When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a profit granting means for giving a profit to the player;
With
The winning combination determination information is
Information of a first numerical range corresponding to the first combination;
Information of a second numerical range included in the first numerical range and corresponding to a second combination;
Including
The profit granting means is
Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous state operation relatively advantageous to the player on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed by the symbol display means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value to a player on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed by the symbol display means;
A gaming machine characterized by including:

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