JP2007143794A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to sufficiently enjoy a game in a less lead-in control state in which the maximum number of symbols to be led in by a stopping control means is smaller than in other lead-in control states. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachislot machine 1, a "CB (Challenge Bonus) game state" is generated if a combination of symbols corresponding to a CB are displayed on an effective winning line, and a round of a unit game is executed. The "CB game state" is terminated when the rotation of all the reels 2-4 is stopped. A CB game state BB stopping table (Fig. 12(b)) used in the CB game state has one frame as the maximum number of sliding frames while a regular-time BB stopping table (Fig. 12(a)) used in a non-CB game state has four frames as the maximum number of sliding frames. Accordingly, as the maximum number of sliding frames is usually one in the CB game state, it is difficult to arrange a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning combination BB on the effective winning line. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including means for generating a small pull-in control state in which the maximum number of symbols drawn by the stop control means is smaller than in other pull-in control states.

Conventionally, as such a gaming machine, there is a pachislot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below in which the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the player's operation. In this pachislot machine, a player inserts a medal, which is a game medium, into the pachislot machine and operates a start lever to determine a winning combination from a plurality of combinations by lottery based on random sampling. The reels arranged in a row start to rotate. When a stop button provided corresponding to each reel is operated, pull-in control according to the operation timing and winning combination is performed, and rotation of the reel is stopped. In this pull-in control, if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is included in the range of the predetermined maximum number of draws from the symbol located on the winning line activated when the stop button is operated, this symbol Is drawn on the activated pay line and is stopped. When the rotation of all the reels stops, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is aligned on the activated winning line, the medal payout is performed according to the symbol combination. In addition, when specific symbol combinations are arranged on the winning line, a BB (Big Bonus) game advantageous to the player, which can receive more medals than in other gaming states, occurs. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line and a predetermined condition is satisfied, a unit game in which a unit game in which a drawing-in control is performed to draw a symbol within a range of the maximum number of drawing-in less than normal is performed multiple times. Challenge time) game occurs. In the CT game, when a predetermined number of unit games are performed, or when a predetermined number of medals are paid out, or symbol combinations corresponding to BB are aligned on the winning line, the BB game When this occurs, the process ends.
JP 2000-5380 (paragraphs [0025] to [0051])

  In the conventional pachislot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the BB game is generated when the symbol combination corresponding to BB is aligned on the winning line during the CT game, the CT game ends and the normal maximum number of pull-ins is increased. Pull-in control is performed. Therefore, the player confirms the mode of the pull-in control, the number of unit games and the number of acquired medals in the CT game, and the number of unit games and the number of acquired medals in the CT game have not yet reached the end condition. By confirming that normal pull-in control with a large number of pull-ins was performed, it was possible to know that BB was determined as a winning combination by lottery. For this reason, in a conventional pachislot machine, a player cannot play a game with a sense of expectation that BB has been determined as a winning combination in a unit game in a CT game. I couldn't fully enjoy the game.

  In view of the actual situation, the present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently enjoy a game in a small pull-in control state in which the maximum pull-in number by the stop control means is smaller than in other pull-in control states. .

For this reason, the present invention
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 2 to 4 and display windows 5 to 7);
A game start command means (for example, a start switch 30S) for outputting a signal for commanding to start a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means (for example, a microcomputer 63, a random number generator 69, and a sampling circuit 70) for determining a winning combination in each unit game on condition that a signal is output by the game start command means;
On the condition that the signal is output by the game start command means, the design change means for changing the design displayed by the design display means (for example, stepping motor 45, motor drive circuit 73, reel position detection circuit 77, and microcomputer) 63)
Stop signal output means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 78) for outputting a signal for instructing stoppage of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means in response to an operation by the player;
Based on the signal output by the stop signal output means, it corresponds to the winning combination located within the range of the number of withdrawals that is located within the range of the maximum number of withdrawals determined in advance from the effective line provided in the symbol display means Stop control means (for example, a stepping motor 45, a motor drive circuit 73, a reel position detection circuit 77, and a microcomputer 63) for performing control for drawing the symbols on the effective line and stopping the fluctuation of the symbols performed by the symbol changing means;
As a result of the stop control by the stop control means, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line by the symbol display means, profit giving means for giving a profit to the player (for example, the microcomputer 63, the hopper 72, the medal detection unit) 72s, hopper drive circuit 76, and payout completion signal generation circuit),
When a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the advantageous state operating means for activating the advantageous state for the player (for example, , Microcomputer 63),
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the maximum number of pull-in by the stop control means is smaller than that in other pull-in control states until the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means is stopped in one unit game. A small pull-in control state generating means for generating a pull-in control state (for example, a microcomputer 63),
The symbol display means displays symbols constituting a specific symbol combination at intervals wider than the maximum number of pull-in in the small pull-in control state,
The stop control means preferentially activates a predetermined symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to which more profit is given by the profit granting means than the other winning combination while the small pull-in control state is generated. Control is performed to pull in the line and stop the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means.

  According to this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the maximum number of withdrawals by the stop control unit is different from the other withdrawals until the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit is stopped in one unit game. There are fewer small pull-in control states compared to the control state, and while this small pull-in control state is occurring, priority is given to a predetermined symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to which a lot of profit is given by the profit granting means. Automatically drawn on the active line. During the small pull-in control state, the predetermined symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is preferentially drawn onto the effective line as compared with other pull-in control states, and the maximum number of pull-in by the stop control means is Since the number is smaller than in the other pull-in control states, it is difficult to display a specific symbol combination corresponding to a specific winning combination by the symbol display means. In addition, during the period in which the small pull-in control state occurs where the maximum number of pull-in by the stop control means is smaller than other pull-in control states, the change of the symbols performed by the symbol changing means in one unit game is stopped. Therefore, regardless of whether or not a specific winning combination is determined during the small pull-in control state, the stop control is performed with a small maximum pull-in number in one unit game. As a result, the player cannot know from the stop control mode that the specific winning combination has been determined by the winning combination determining means during the small pull-in control state. Therefore, in the small pull-in control state, it is difficult to align a specific symbol combination on the active line, but it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a specific winning combination has been determined by the winning combination determining means. I can do it. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently enjoy a game in a small pull-in control state in which the maximum pull-in number by the stop control means is smaller than in other pull-in control states. In addition, when the production is performed continuously in a plurality of unit games, generally, when the specific symbol combination is aligned on the effective line, the performance performed continuously is interrupted and another production is performed. According to this configuration, since it is difficult to align a specific symbol combination on the effective line, it is less likely that the continuously performed effects are interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to make use of the continuous performance.

  In addition, the present invention is characterized by comprising notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 22, the microcomputer 81, and the VDP 90) for notifying that a predetermined condition has been established.

  According to this configuration, the notification means notifies that the predetermined condition is established, so that the player performs a unit game in the small pull-in control state after knowing in advance that the small pull-in control state occurs. be able to.

  According to the present invention as described above, there is provided a gaming machine that can sufficiently enjoy a game in a small pull-in control state in which the maximum pull-in number by the stop control means is smaller than in other pull-in control states. It becomes possible.

  Next, a pachislot machine 1 according to the best mode of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachislot machine 1 according to the best mode of the present invention.

  Three reels 2 to 4 are rotatably provided at the central portion of the main body of the pachi-slot machine 1. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbols) is drawn. Three of these symbols are observed through the display windows 5 to 7 in front of the pachislot machine 1. The display windows 5 to 7 are provided with a total of five pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B. Further, on the lower right side of the display windows 5 to 7, there is provided a medal slot 8 into which a medal as a game value is inserted. The reels 2 to 4 and the display windows 5 to 7 constitute symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols.

  Prior to the start of the game, when the player inserts one medal from the medal insertion slot 8, the central one winning line L1 is activated. In addition, when two cards are inserted, two upper and lower horizontal winning lines L2A and L2B are added to the three horizontal winning lines L1, L2A and L2B. In addition, when three cards are inserted, two diagonal winning lines L3A and L3B are added thereto, and all five winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated winning line.

  Further, game operation indicators 9 to 12, BET lamps 13 to 15, a stored number display unit 16, and a start lamp 17 are provided on the left side of the display windows 5 to 7. The indicators 9 to 12 and the BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to be turned on according to the game situation, and the player is notified of the game situation at that time. The stored number display unit 16 is made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes), and displays the number of medals currently credited on a medal counter inside the machine. The start lamp 17 blinks when the reels 2 to 4 are operable.

  Further, on the right side of the display windows 5 to 7, a bonus count display section 18, a WIN lamp 19, a payout number display section 20, and an insert lamp 21 are provided from the top. The bonus count display unit 18 is made up of a three-digit 7-segment LED, and digitally displays the number of remaining winnings of the RB (regular bonus) game when the bonus game is activated. The WIN lamp 19 is turned on when symbols corresponding to the bonus operation are arranged on the activated pay line. The number-of-payout display unit 20 is composed of a 3-digit 7-segment LED and displays the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The insert lamp 21 is lit when a medal can be accepted at the medal slot 8.

  A liquid crystal display device 22 is provided immediately below the display windows 5 to 7. On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 22, a cross key 23, a “o” button 24, an “x” button 25, a 1 stored medal insertion button 26, a 2 stored medal insertion button 27, and a 3 stored medal insertion button 28 are provided. . The cross key 23 is used when detecting an operation in four directions, up, down, left, and right, and selecting an information item displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22. The “◯” button 24 is a button for determining the information item selected by the cross key 23, and the “X” button 25 is a button for canceling the information item selected by the cross key 23. The stored medal insertion buttons 26 to 28 display 1 to 3 per game instead of inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 8 when the number of medals is displayed on the stored number display unit 16 and credited. Used when betting medals.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display device 22, a stored medal settlement button 29, a start lever 30, and stop buttons 31 to 33 are provided from the left side. The stored medal settlement button 29 is used when the medal credited in the machine is settled. When the start lever 30 is operated by the player, the reels 2 to 4 start rotating all at once. The stop buttons 31 to 33 are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 2 to 4, and the operation is activated when the rotation of each of the reels 2 to 4 reaches a constant speed, and according to the player's operation The rotation of each reel 2 to 4 is stopped.

  In addition, a medal tray 37 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachi-slot machine 1. The medal tray 37 stores medals paid out from the medal payout opening 38. In addition, a payout display unit 39 indicating how many medals are paid out in response to a prize is provided at the upper front portion of the pachislot machine 1. A pair of speakers 96, 96 are provided on the left and right sides of the payout display unit 39. Is provided.

  Each reel 2 to 4 is configured as a rotary reel unit shown in FIG. 2 and is attached to a frame 41 via a bracket 42. Each of the reels 2 to 4 has a reel band 44 attached to the outer periphery of the reel drum 43. A symbol row is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel band 44. Each bracket 42 is provided with a stepping motor 45, and the reels 2 to 4 are rotated by driving the stepping motor 45.

  The structure of each reel 2-4 is shown in FIG. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, a lamp case 46 is provided inside the reel drum 43 behind the reel band 44. Reel back lamps 47a to 47c are provided in the three rooms of the lamp case 46, respectively. Is attached. These back lamps 47a to 47c are configured such that LEDs 47 that emit a plurality of different colors are attached to a substrate 48, as shown in FIG. 5B, and the substrate 48 is attached to the back surface of the lamp case 46. Yes. A photo sensor 49 is attached to the bracket 42. The photo sensor 49 detects that the shielding plate 50 provided on the reel drum 43 passes through the photo sensor 49 as the reel drum 43 rotates.

  Each of the back lamps 47a to 47c is controlled to be lit by a lamp driving circuit 89 (see FIG. 6) described later. When the back lamps 47a to 47c are turned on, among the symbols drawn on the reel band 44, three symbols positioned at the front of each back lamp 47 are individually illuminated from behind, and the display windows 5 to 7 are illuminated. Three symbols are projected on each.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reel bands 44 of the left, middle, and right reels 2 to 4 are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” as a symbol number, and these code numbers are stored in a program ROM 65 (see FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of symbols “7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, and “Cherry” is represented. Each reel 2 to 4 is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  The gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes “general gaming state”, “carry-over state”, “RB gaming state”, and “CB gaming state”. Each of these gaming states is basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that may be won internally and whether or not bonuses are carried over.

  The games configured by the “RB gaming state” that can be generated when the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed on the activated pay line are collectively referred to as “BB”. In the RB gaming state, in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6), the probability that the small part of “Bell” is determined as an internal winning combination is increased, and the number of unit games of 12 times that is the number of possible games is performed, or When 8 winnings that are the number of possible winnings are established, the process ends. The “carry-over state” is a state in which a bonus combination has not been displayed on the activated winning line yet. The “CB gaming state” is generated when a combination of symbols corresponding to CB is displayed on the activated pay line. During the “CB game state”, the maximum number of sliding frames, which is 4 frames during the normal “general game state”, is 1 frame at maximum, making it difficult to align the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination on the activated winning line. It ends when one unit game is played. For each of the reels 2 to 4, since the symbol “7” is arranged with a minimum interval of 7 frames on the left reel 2, “BB” is used as a specific internal winning combination in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6) described later. When the determination is made, depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33, the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to “BB” is not stopped on the activated pay line, and “BB” is won internally. “BB” may be carried over without being established.

  The bonus request flag of “BB” is carried over to the unit game after the flag is set, and when the “BB” symbol combination is stopped on the activated pay line and the bonus is actually established, the bonus request flag is Cleared. Flags other than the bonus requirement flag are valid only in the unit game for which the flag is set, and are cleared at the end of the unit game and are not carried over after the next game. It is sufficient to carry over the internal winning combination as long as the function as the internal winning combination determined in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6) can be exhibited in the following unit games. Various modes are possible as appropriate. It is. For example, as in the present embodiment, a specific internal winning combination flag is cleared, and another flag can be used until the internal winning combination function is exhibited. Here, the unit game means that the reels 2 to 4 rotate according to the player's operation on the start lever 30 and then the reels 2 to 4 stop rotating according to the player's operation on the stop buttons 31 to 33. At this time, until the medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols arranged on the activated winning line, or before the start of the next game is permitted (the next game starts). .

  5 and 6 show circuit configurations configured on the main control board 61 and the sub control board 62 that control the game processing operation of the pachislot machine 1 described above.

  The control unit in the main control board 61 shown in FIG. 5 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 63 as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU (central processing unit) 64 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a program ROM (read only memory) 65 that is a program storage means, and a control RAM (random access) with a backup function. -Memory) 66.

  Connected to the main CPU 64 are a clock pulse generating circuit 67 and a frequency divider 68 for generating a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 69 for generating a random number in a certain range, and a sampling circuit 70 for specifying one of the generated random numbers. Has been. Further, an I / O port (input / output port) 71 for transmitting / receiving a signal to / from a peripheral device (actuator) described later is connected.

  The program ROM 65 has a storage section that stores various tables, sequence programs, and the like. Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 7) is stored in the program ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol code of each winning symbol combination displayed on the payout display unit 39, a prize medal payout number, and the like are stored. Further, although not shown, a symbol code of a symbol combination that constitutes a “reach eye”, a winning determination code representing each winning, and the like are also stored. Here, the reach eye is a symbol combination that suggests that a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed to the player in the carryover state. This symbol combination table is referred to when the reels 2 to 4 are stopped and when a display combination search is performed after all reels are stopped. Further, in the program ROM 65, a sequence program for executing a game with the pachislot machine 1 is stored.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include a stepping motor 45 that rotationally drives the reels 2 to 4, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, a start lamp 17, a WIN lamp 19, an insert lamp. 21), various display units (game operation indicators 9 to 12, stored number display unit 16, bonus count display unit 18, payout number display unit 20), and hopper 72 for storing medals. These are driven by a motor drive circuit 73, each lamp drive circuit 74, each display unit drive circuit 75, and a hopper drive circuit 76, respectively. These drive circuits 73 to 76 are connected to the main CPU 64 via the I / O port 71 of the microcomputer 63.

  As main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 63 to generate a control signal, the inserted medal sensor 8S for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 8 and the operation of the start lever 30 are used. There are a start switch 30S for detecting the stored medal, a stored medal insertion switch 26S-28S for detecting the operation of the stored medal insertion button 26-28, and a stored medal adjustment switch 29S for detecting the operation of the stored medal adjustment button 29. The start switch 30S constitutes a game start command means for outputting a signal for instructing to start a unit game in response to an operation of the start lever 30 by the player.

  The microcomputer 63, the random number generator 69, and the sampling circuit 70 constitute a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination in each unit game on condition that a signal is output by the game start command means. The microcomputer 63 determines that a specific internal winning combination (“BB” in the present embodiment) is determined by the winning combination determining means and a specific symbol combination (“7-7-7” in the present embodiment) according to the specific winning combination. ) Is displayed by the symbol display means, it constitutes an advantageous state operating means for operating an advantageous state (BB game) advantageous to the player. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the symbol combination corresponding to CB is prepared in this embodiment), the microcomputer 63 stops the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit in the next one unit game. Until then, 4 draws, which is the maximum number of draws by the stop control means, constitutes a small draw-in control state generating means for generating a small draw-in control state (CB gaming state) which is 1 frame less than other draw-in control states. is doing.

  Further, as the input signal generating means, there is a reel position detection circuit 77 that receives the output pulse signal from the photosensor 49 and detects the rotational position of each reel 2-4. The photo sensor 49 is included in the driving mechanism of each reel 2 to 4 and is not shown in the figure.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 45 after the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 is started, and writes this count value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66. Accordingly, the control RAM 66 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range for each of the reels 2 to 4. The photo sensor 49 generates a reset pulse every time the reels 2 to 4 make one rotation. This reset pulse is given to the main CPU 64 via the reel position detection circuit 77, and the count value of the drive pulse counted by the control RAM 66 is cleared to "0". By this clearing process, the deviation generated between the movement display of each symbol and the rotation of each stepping motor 45 is eliminated every rotation. The stepping motor 45, the motor drive circuit 73, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the microcomputer 63 change the symbol displayed by the symbol display means on condition that a signal is output by the game start command means. Is configured.

  Further, as the input signal generating means, the reel stop signal circuit 78 for generating a signal for stopping the corresponding reels 2 to 4 when the stop buttons 31 to 33 are pressed, and the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72 are counted. There are a medal detection unit 72S and a payout completion signal generation circuit (not shown). These are also connected to the main CPU 64 via the I / O port 71. The payout completion signal generation circuit pays out medals when the actually paid out medal count value input from the medal detection unit 72S reaches the payout number data represented by the count signal input from each display unit drive circuit 75. Generates a signal to detect completion of

  The reel stop signal circuit 78 constitutes stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing stop of symbol change performed by the symbol changing means in response to an operation on the stop buttons 31 to 33 by the player. The stepping motor 45, the motor drive circuit 73, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the microcomputer 63 are preliminarily determined from an activation pay line provided in the symbol display means based on the signal output from the stop signal output means. Stop control means for carrying out control to stop the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means by drawing a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination located within the range of the number of draws (the number of sliding frames) on the activated winning line It is composed. The symbol display means displays the symbol “7” constituting the specific symbol combination at an interval wider than the maximum number of pull-in (maximum one frame) in the small pull-in control state. Accordingly, as described above, the player may carry over “BB” without being able to establish “BB” during the CB gaming state. Further, the stop control means is a predetermined internal winning combination (in the present embodiment, “watermelon”) that is given more profit by the profit granting means than the other internal winning combination during the small pull-in control state. ”(A watermelon in this embodiment) according to the“ small character ”) is preferentially drawn onto the activated pay line, and control is performed to stop the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means (FIG. 14). The microcomputer 63, the hopper 72, the medal detection unit 72s, the hopper driving circuit 76, and the payout completion signal generation circuit display a predetermined symbol combination on the activated winning line by the symbol display means as a result of the stop control by the stop control means. Then, a profit granting means for giving a profit to the player by paying out a medal or operating a bonus is constituted.

  A sub-control unit communication port 79 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the microcomputer 63 sends a signal to the sub-control board 62 via the sub-control unit communication port 79. The sub control board 62 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a main control unit communication port 88 for receiving this signal. Communication between the sub control unit communication port 79 and the main control unit communication port 88 is performed only in one direction from the sub control unit communication port 79 to the main control unit communication port 88. In the present embodiment, the signal sent from the sub-control unit communication port 79 to the main control unit communication port 88 is a 7-bit command type indicating the control type and a maximum 24-bit length command content. It is composed of the parameters represented.

  The sub control board 62 performs a predetermined effect based on a control signal from the main control board 61. The control unit in the sub-control board 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. Similarly to the microcomputer 63 on the main control board 61, the microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a program ROM 83 that is a program storage unit, and a control RAM 84 with a backup function. A clock pulse generation circuit 85 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 86 are also connected to the sub CPU 82. Further, the sub CPU 82 further transmits / receives signals to / from the main control unit communication port 88 and an actuator described later. / O port 87 is connected.

  As actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81, there are reel back lamps 47a to 47c built in the reels 2 to 4, respectively. Lighting of these back lamps 47 a to 47 c is controlled by a drive signal from a lamp drive circuit 89 connected to the I / O port 87.

  Further, as the input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 81 to generate a control signal, there are the above-described cross key 23, “◯” button 24 and “×” button 25.

  The I / O port 87 is connected to an image control work RAM 98, a VDP (video display processor) 90, and a sound source IC (highly integrated circuit) 91. The VDP 90 is connected to a character ROM 92 storing character data, a video RAM 93 which is a color display display buffer memory, and an image control work RAM 98 is also connected. The VDP 90 displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 22 under the control of the microcomputer 81. The liquid crystal display device 22, the microcomputer 81, and the VDP 90 constitute notification means for notifying that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and that in this embodiment, the symbol combinations corresponding to CB are prepared as described above. .

  In addition, a sound ROM 94 storing sound data is connected to the sound source IC 91, and the sound source IC 91 emits sound from the speakers 96 and 96 through the power amplifier 95 under the control of the microcomputer 81. The microcomputer 81 controls the sound source IC 91 and the power amplifier 95 in accordance with instructions input from the main control board 61 via the main control unit communication port 88, and controls the medal insertion sound, start lever operation sound, stop button operation sound, bonus Sound effects such as game sounds during the game are output from the speakers 96 and 96. In addition, sound is output from the speakers 96, 96 in a sound output pattern based on the presentation mode selected based on the gaming state and the winning flag fetched from the main control board 61.

  7 to 17 are diagrams showing various tables stored in the program ROM 65 of the main control board 61. FIG.

  FIG. 7 conceptually shows the symbol combination table.

  The symbol combination table is used when specifying a display combination and a medal payout number in S17 of a main flowchart (see FIG. 20) described later. The symbol combination table stores the relationship between the symbol combination displayed on the activated pay line for the left reel 2, the middle reel 3, and the right reel 4, the number of medals paid out (payout), and the display combination. In the same figure, when the combination of symbols represented in each of the reels 2 to 4 columns is displayed on the activated pay line, the number displayed in the corresponding payout number column and the display combination represented in the display combination column are displayed. The medal payout number and the display combination are specified.

  As shown in the figure, when “Bell-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the activated winning line, the small part of “Bell” is specified as the display combination. It is specified as the number of payouts, and when the inserted number is 3, 10 medals are specified as the payout number. The inserted number means the number of medals bet on a unit game. In addition, when “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is lined up along the activated winning line, the small part of “Watermelon” is specified as the display combination, and 15 coins are paid out when the number of inserted sheets is 1 or 3 It is specified as the number of sheets. In addition, when “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is lined up along the activated pay line, the small part of “Cherry” is specified as the display combination. In this case, two sheets are specified as the payout number. Note that “ANY” represents any symbol of “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Replay”, “7”, and “BAR”. In addition, when “watermelon bell-bell” is arranged along the activated pay line, “special combination 1” is specified as the display combination, and when the number of inserted coins is one, three, and when the number of inserted coins is three 10 are specified as the number of payouts. In addition, when “BAR-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the activated pay line, “special combination 2” is specified as the display combination, and when the number of inserted coins is one, three, and when the number of inserted coins is three 10 are specified as the number of payouts. When “7-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the activated pay line, “special combination 3” is specified as the display combination, and when the number of inserted coins is one, three, and when the number of inserted coins is three 10 are specified as the number of payouts. Further, when “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the activated pay line, “Replay” is specified as a display combination. The same number of medals as the number bet on the game in the unit game is specified and automatically inserted in the next unit game. In addition, when “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the activated pay line, “CB” is specified as a display combination, and when either the number of inserted coins is one or three, 0 medals are paid out. Is identified and the CB game is activated. In addition, when “7-7-7” is arranged along the activated pay line, “BB” is specified as the display combination, and the number of inserted medals is 0 medals regardless of whether the number is 1 or 3 Is identified and the BB game is activated. In addition, when symbols other than the above are arranged along the activated pay line, “losing” is specified as a display combination, and 0 medals are specified as the number of payouts when the number of inserted coins is one or three. Is done.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram conceptually showing the internal lottery table determination table. This internal lottery table determination table is used when determining the number of times to win an internal winning combination in a probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6) described later. In this table, numerical data representing the number of lotteries and the type of the probability lottery table used for lottery is assigned to each gaming state of the general gaming state, carryover state, RB gaming state, and CB gaming state. In the probability lottery process described later, lottery is performed for the number of lotteries represented by the numerical data using a probability lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. The general gaming state is assigned data representing the number of lottery times 9 and the general gaming state probability lottery table. In each unit game in the general gaming state, the number of lottery times is 9 and the general gaming state is a probability lottery table. A probabilistic random determination table is determined. In the carryover state, data representing the number of lottery times 7 and the carryover state probability lottery table are allocated. In each unit game in the carryover state, the number of lottery times is 7 times, and the probability lottery table for the carryover state probability lottery table. Is determined. The RB gaming state is assigned data representing the number of lottery times 3 and the RB gaming state probability lottery table. In each unit game in the RB gaming state, the probability of being used for the probability lottery process is 3 times as the number of lotteries. An RB gaming state probability lottery table is determined as the lottery table. Data representing the number of lottery times 9 and the probability lottery table for CB game state is assigned to the CB gaming state, and in each unit game in the CB gaming state, the probability of being used for the probability lottery process is 9 times as the number of lotteries. A CB gaming state probability lottery table is determined as the lottery table.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually showing the probability lottery table.

  The probability lottery table is used when an internal winning combination is lottery in a probability lottery process (S6 in FIG. 20) of the main flowchart described later. The probability lottery table stores numerical data that divides random numbers in a predetermined range of 0 to 16383 generated by the random number generator 69 and extracted by the sampling circuit 70 into respective winning numbers 0 to 9 as a lower limit value and an upper limit value. ing. Each winning number is associated with each internal winning combination, and numerical data is stored for each input number.

  The general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 2A is used in the general gaming state. In the probability lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning number 0 corresponding to “losing” has a lower limit value 3533 and an upper limit value 16383 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 5916 when the inserted number is 3. , A numerical range of the upper limit value 16383 is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 2851/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 10468/16384. The winning number 1 corresponding to the small part of “Bell” has a lower limit value 2702 and an upper limit value 3367 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 3416 and an upper limit value 5415 when the inserted number is 3. Is assigned a numeric range. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 666/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 2000/16384. In addition, the winning number 2 corresponding to the small part of “watermelon” has a lower limit value 2602 and an upper limit value 2701 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 3316 and an upper limit value 3415 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 100/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 3 corresponding to the small part of “Cherry” has a lower limit value 3368 and an upper limit value 3433 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 5416 and an upper limit value 5615 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 66/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 209/16384. The winning number 4 corresponding to “special role 1” includes a lower limit value 3434 and an upper limit value 3466 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 5616 and an upper limit value 5715 when the inserted number is three sheets. Each numerical range is assigned. When the number of inserted sheets is 1, the winning probability is 33/16384, and when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the winning probability is 1000/16384. The winning number 5 corresponding to “special role 2” includes a lower limit value 3467 and an upper limit value 3499 when the number of inserted sheets is one, and a lower limit value 5716 and an upper limit value 5815 when the inserted number is three sheets. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 33/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 6 corresponding to “special role 3” includes a lower limit value 3500 and an upper limit value 3532 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 5816 and an upper limit value 5915 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 33/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 7 corresponding to “Replay” includes a numerical range of a lower limit value 357 and an upper limit value 2601 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 1071 and an upper limit value 3315 when the inserted number is 3. Are assigned to each. In any case, the winning probability is 2245/16384. The winning number 8 corresponding to “CB” has a numerical range of a lower limit value 16 and an upper limit value 356 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 47 and an upper limit value 1070 when the inserted number is 3. Are assigned to each. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 1024/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 341/16384. The winning number 9 corresponding to “BB” has a numerical range of a lower limit of 0 and an upper limit of 15 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit of 0 and an upper limit of 46 when the number of inserted sheets is 3. Are assigned to each. When the number of inserted sheets is 1, the winning probability is 16/16384, and when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the winning probability is 47/16384.

  The carry-over state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4B is used in the carry-over state. In the carryover state probability lottery table, the winning number 0 corresponding to “losing” has a lower limit value 3112 and an upper limit value 16383 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 4846 when the inserted number is 3 sheets. A numerical range of the upper limit value 16383 is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 13272/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 11538/16384. In addition, the winning number 1 corresponding to the small part of “Bell” has a lower limit value 2246 and an upper limit value 2911 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 2246 and an upper limit value 4245 when the inserted number is 3. Is assigned a numeric range. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 666/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 2000/16384. In addition, the winning number 2 corresponding to the small part of “watermelon” has a lower limit value 2912 and an upper limit value 2944 when the number of inserted sheets is one, and a lower limit value 4246 and an upper limit value 4345 when the inserted number is three sheets. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 33/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 3 corresponding to the small part of “Cherry” has a lower limit value 2945 and an upper limit value 3010 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 4346 and an upper limit value 4545 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 66/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 200/16384. The winning number 4 corresponding to “special role 1” has a lower limit value 3011 and an upper limit value 3044 when the number of inserted sheets is one, and a lower limit value 4546 and an upper limit value 4645 when the inserted number is three sheets. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 34/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 5 corresponding to “special role 2” has a lower limit value 3045 and an upper limit value 3078 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 4646 and an upper limit value 4745 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. The winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 1 is 34/16384, and the winning probability when the number of inserted sheets is 3 is 100/16384. The winning number 6 corresponding to “special role 3” has a lower limit value 3079 and an upper limit value 3111 when the inserted number is 1, and a lower limit value 4746 and an upper limit value 4845 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. When the number of inserted sheets is 1, the winning probability is 35/16384, and when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the winning probability is 100/16384. The winning number 7 corresponding to “Replay” includes a numerical range of a lower limit value 0 and an upper limit value 2245 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 0 and an upper limit value 2245 when the inserted number is 3. Are assigned to each. In any case, the winning probability is 2246/16384. In addition, the winning number 8 corresponding to “CB” and the winning number 9 corresponding to “BB” are not assigned a numerical range, and when this carryover state probability lottery table is used, “CB” "And" BB "are not selected as internal winning combinations.

  In the RB gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6C, the winning number 0 corresponding to “losing” has a lower limit value 5661, an upper limit value 16383, and an inserted number of 3 when the inserted number is 1. In this case, a numerical range of a lower limit value 16383 and an upper limit value 16383 is assigned. When the number of inserted sheets is 1, the winning probability is 10723/16384, and when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the winning probability is 1/16384. The winning number 1 corresponding to the small part of “Bell” has a lower limit of 0 and an upper limit of 5360 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit of 0 and an upper limit of 16082 when the inserted number is 3. Is assigned a numeric range. In any case, the winning probability is 5361/16384. The winning number 2 corresponding to the small part of “watermelon” has a lower limit value 5361 and an upper limit value 5460 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 16083 and an upper limit value 16182 when the inserted number is 3. Each numerical range is assigned. In any case, the winning probability is 100/16384. The winning number 3 corresponding to the small part of “Cherry” has a lower limit value 5461 and an upper limit value 5660 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, and a lower limit value 16183 and an upper limit value 16382 when the inserted number is 3 sheets. Each numerical range is assigned. In any case, the winning probability is 200/16384. In addition, the winning number 4 corresponding to “Special Role 1”, the winning number 5 corresponding to “Special Role 2”, the winning number 6 corresponding to “Special Role 3”, the winning number 7 corresponding to “Replay”, “CB” When the winning number 8 corresponding to “BB” and the winning number 9 corresponding to “BB” are not assigned a numerical range, and this RB gaming state probability lottery table is used, “special role 1” , “Special Role 2”, “Special Role 3”, “Replay”, “CB”, and “BB” are not selected as the internal winning combinations.

  In the CB gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4D, the winning number 0 corresponding to “losing”, the winning number 1 corresponding to “bell”, the winning number 2 corresponding to “watermelon”, and “cherry” are displayed. Corresponding winning number 3, winning number 4 corresponding to “special role 1”, winning number 5 corresponding to “special role 2”, winning number 6 corresponding to “special role 3”, winning number corresponding to “replay” 7. The winning number 8 corresponding to “CB” and the winning number 9 corresponding to “BB” are assigned the same numerical range as the general game state probability lottery table shown in FIG. Is the same.

  In addition, special roles 1 to 3 are randomized except for the RB gaming state, and it is possible to arrange corresponding symbol combinations. It is provided to ensure that all symbol combinations except “watermelon”, “BB”, and “CB” are aligned even if they are not always pressed.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram conceptually showing the internal winning combination determination table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is used when determining an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6) of the main flowchart described later. The internal winning combination determination table stores, for each gaming state, data that associates each winning number 0 to 9 determined using the probability lottery table (FIG. 9) with the internal winning combination.

  In this internal winning combination determination table, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the winning number 0 as the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the RB gaming state, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “complex combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively. The combined combination is a combined combination that can establish any combination except “Replay”, “CB”, and “BB” according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 of the player. In addition, in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the RB gaming state, the winning number 1 is associated with “losing” of “00000000” as an internal winning combination 1 and “bell” of “00000001” as an internal winning combination 2, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “complex combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In addition, in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the RB gaming state, the winning number 2 corresponds to “losing” of “00000000” as the internal winning combination 1 and “watermelon” of “00000010” as the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “complex combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In addition, in the general game state, the carryover state, and the RB game state, the winning number 3 is associated with “00000000” “losing” as the internal winning combination 1 and “00000100” “cherry” as the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “complex combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively.

  In addition, the winning number 4 is associated with “00000000” “losing” as an internal winning combination 1 and “00001000” “special winning 1” as an internal winning combination 2 in the general gaming state and the carryover state, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “combined combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In addition, the winning number 5 is associated with “00000000” “losing” as the internal winning combination 1 and “00010000” “special winning 2” as the internal winning combination 2 in the general gaming state and the carryover state, respectively. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “combined combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively. In addition, the winning number 6 is associated with “00000000” “losing” as an internal winning combination 1 and “00100000” “special winning 3” as an internal winning combination 2 in the general gaming state and the carryover state. In the CB gaming state, “losing” of “00000000” is associated with the internal winning combination 1 and “combined combination” of “00111111” is associated with the internal winning combination 2, respectively.

  In addition, in the general gaming state, the CB gaming state, and the carryover state, the winning number 7 is associated with “00000001” “replay” as an internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” “losing” as an internal winning combination 2, respectively. It has been. Further, in the general gaming state and the CB gaming state, the winning number 8 is associated with “CB” of “00000010” as an internal winning combination 1 and “Lack” of “00000000” as an internal winning combination 2, respectively. In addition, the winning number 9 is associated with “BB” of “00000100” as an internal winning combination 1 and “losing” of “00000000” as an internal winning combination 2 in the general gaming state and the CB gaming state, respectively.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a reel stop initial setting table.

  The reel stop initial setting table is used when determining a stop table used for stop control of each of the left, middle, and right reels 2 to 4 in S8 of the main flowchart (FIG. 20). The reel stop initial setting table stores data for associating a stop select counter with a stop table used for stop control of the reels 2 to 4 for each internal winning combination.

  As shown in the figure, the internal winning combination “lost” is associated with “0” as the value of the stop select counter and the stop table for loss as the stop table. The losing stop table is a stop table that cannot stop and display any symbol combination corresponding to any combination. Further, the internal winning combination “bell” is associated with “1” as the value of the stop select counter and the bell stop table as the stop table. The bell stop table is a stop table capable of stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the small part of “Bell”. Further, the internal winning combination “watermelon” is associated with “2” as the value of the stop select counter and the watermelon stop table as the stop table. The stop table for watermelon is a stop table capable of stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the small part of “watermelon”. The internal winning combination “cherry” is associated with “3” as the value of the stop select counter and the cherry stop table as the stop table. The cherry stop table is a stop table that can stop display the symbol combination of the small part of “cherry”. Further, the internal winning combination “special combination 1” is associated with “4” as the value of the stop select counter and the stop table for special combination 1 as the stop table. The stop table for special combination 1 is a stop table that can stop display the symbol combination of “special combination 1”. Further, the internal winning combination “special combination 2” is associated with “5” as the value of the stop select counter and the special table 2 stop table as the stop table. The stop table for special combination 2 is a stop table that can stop display the symbol combination of “special combination 2”. In addition, the internal winning combination “special combination 3” is associated with “6” as the value of the stop select counter and the stop table for special combination 3 as the stop table. The stop table for special combination 3 is a stop table that can stop display the symbol combination of “special combination 3”. The internal winning combination “replay” is associated with “7” as the value of the stop select counter and the stop table for replay as the stop table. The replay stop table is a stop table capable of stopping and displaying the symbol combination of “replay”. The internal winning combination “CB” is associated with “8” as the value of the stop select counter and the CB stop table as the stop table. The CB stop table is a stop table that can stop-display the symbol combination “CB”. The internal winning combination “BB” is associated with “9” as the value of the stop select counter and the BB stop table as the stop table. The BB stop table is a stop table capable of stopping and displaying the symbol combination “BB”. Further, the internal winning combination “combined combination” is associated with “10” as the value of the stop select counter and the combined combination stop table as the stop table. The combined role stop table is a stop table capable of stopping and displaying any of the roles constituting the “combined role”.

  FIG. 12A to FIG. 13C are diagrams conceptually showing the stop table.

  Each stop table is used for stop control (FIG. 20, S15) of each of the left, middle, and right reels 2 to 4, and is selected for each gaming state and type of internal winning combination. In each stop table, a “stop operation position” and a “stop control position” are shown for each of the left, middle, and right reels 2, 3, and 4. Each numerical value in the “stop operation position” column represents a code number of a symbol positioned on the middle pay line L1 when each of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is operated. Each numerical value in the “stop control position” column represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1 when each stop button 31 to 33 is operated at the corresponding “stop operation position”. The number of drawn frames written in the margins at the top of each stop table represents the number of sliding frames, which is the maximum number of drawn in each stop table. For example, in the “4-frame pull-in” stop table shown in FIG. 5A, the symbol “Replay” having the code number “11” is positioned on the winning line L1 while the left reel 2 is rotating. When the stop button 31 is operated, the left reel 2 moves so that the symbol “7” with the code number “7”, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, is stopped on the activated pay line L1. Pull-in stop is controlled.

  In the normal BB stop table selected when the internal winning combination is “BB” in the general gaming state shown in FIG. 4A, the code number of the “stop control position” for the left reel 2 is “stop operation position”. Code number “0” to “4”, code number “0” for “stop operation position”, code number “7” for code number “7” to “11”, “stop” for other code numbers It is the same value as the code number of “Operation position”. Code numbers “0” and “7” correspond to the symbol “7”. The code number of “stop control position” for the middle reel 3 is the code number “0” for code numbers “0” to “4” of “stop operation position”, and the code number “8” of “stop operation position”. The code numbers "8" for "" to "12" are the same as the code numbers for "stop operation position" for the other code numbers. Code numbers “0” and “8” correspond to the symbol “7”. The code numbers of the “stop control position” for the right reel 4 are the code numbers “0” to “4” for the “stop operation position” and the code numbers “11” to “11” for the “stop operation position”. “15” is the code number “11”, and the other code numbers are the same as the code number of “stop operation position”. Code numbers “0” and “11” correspond to the symbol “7”. Therefore, when this table is used, the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is “stop operation position” of code numbers “0” to “4”, “7” to “11”, and the operation of the stop button 32. Timing is “stop operation position” of code numbers “0” to “4”, “8” to “12”, and operation timing of the stop button 33 is code numbers “0” to “4”, 11 ”to“ 15 ”. At the “stop operation position”, the symbol “7” is drawn with a maximum of 4 frames, and the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to “BB” is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line. When the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is “stop operation position” of another code number, the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to “BB” is not stopped and displayed on the activated pay line, Internal winning role "B "" BB "is carried over without being passed a.

  In the CB gaming state BB stop table selected when the internal winning combination is “BB” in the CB gaming state shown in FIG. 4B, the code number of the “stop control position” for the left reel 2 is “stop”. Code number “0” for “operating position”, code number “0” for “1”, code number “7” for “stop operating position”, code number “7” for “8”, and other code numbers It is the same value as the code number of “stop operation position”. Code numbers “0” and “7” correspond to the symbol “7”. The code number “stop control position” for the middle reel 3 is “0” for “stop operation position”, code number “0” for “1”, and code number “8” for “stop operation position”. "9" has the same code number "8", and the other code numbers have the same value as the "stop operation position" code number. Code numbers “0” and “8” correspond to the symbol “7”. The code number of the “stop control position” for the right reel 4 is the code number “0” for the “stop operation position”, the code number “0” for “1”, the code number “11” for the “stop operation position”, “12” is the code number “11”, and the other code numbers are the same as the code number of “stop operation position”. Code numbers “0” and “11” correspond to the symbol “7”. Therefore, when this table is used, the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is “stop operation position” of the code numbers “0”, “1”, “7”, “8”, and the operation of the stop button 32. The timing is “stop operation position” with code numbers “0”, “1”, “8”, “9”, and the operation timing of the stop button 33 is code numbers “0”, “1”, 11 ”,“ 12 ”. At the “stop operation position”, the symbol “7” is drawn with the maximum number of draws of one frame, and the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to “BB” is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line. When the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is “stop operation position” of another code number, the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to “BB” is not stopped and displayed on the activated pay line, Internal winning role "BB" "BB" is carried over without being is established.

  In the CB stop table selected when the internal winning combination is “CB” in the general gaming state shown in FIG. 13C, the code number of “stop control position” for the left reel 2 is “stop operation position”. The code numbers “15” to “19” are the same as the code number “15”, and the other code numbers are the same as the “stop operation position” code numbers. The code number “15” corresponds to the symbol “BAR”. The code number of the “stop control position” for the middle reel 3 is the code number “13” for the code numbers “13” to “17” of the “stop operation position”, and the “stop operation position” for the other code numbers. It is the same value as the code number. The code number “13” corresponds to the symbol “BAR”. The code numbers of the “stop control position” for the right reel 4 are the code numbers “13” to “13” for the “stop operation position” and the code numbers “17” to “17” for the “stop operation position”. “20” and “0” have the same code number “17”, and the other code numbers have the same value as the code number of “stop operation position”. Code numbers “13” and “17” correspond to the symbol “BAR”. Therefore, when this table is used, the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is “stop operation position” of code numbers “15” to “19”, and the operation timing of the stop button 32 is code numbers “13” to “13”. When the “stop operation position” of “17” and the operation timing of the stop button 33 are “stop operation position” of code numbers “0”, “13” to “16”, “17” to “20”, a maximum of 4 frames The symbol “BAR” is drawn with the number of withdrawals, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to “CB” is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line, and the operation timing of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is set to other values. When the code number is “stop operation position”, the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to “CB” is not stopped on the activated pay line, For reels 2-4 of Te, it may lose information the internal winning combination "CB".

  FIG. 14 is a diagram conceptually showing the pull-in priority table.

  The pull-in priority table is used when determining a symbol to be prioritized for pull-in in the stop control process (FIG. 20, S15) when a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6). The pull-in priority table stores data that associates the types of internal winning combinations with priorities. As shown in the figure, the internal winning combination “BB” and “CB” are assigned to the priority 1 and the internal winning combination “Watermelon” is assigned to the priority 3 and the priority 4 is assigned. Is associated with an internal winning combination “special role”, priority 5 with an internal winning combination “bell”, and priority 6 with an internal winning combination “cherry”. Therefore, when a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined in the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6), it corresponds to the symbol “replay” corresponding to the internal winning combination “replay” and the internal winning combinations “BB”, “CB”. Symbol "7", "BAR", "Watermelon" corresponding to the internal winning combination "Watermelon", Symbol "7", "BAR", "Bell", "Watermelon" corresponding to the internal winning combination "Special" Symbols are drawn on the activated winning line in the priority order of "Bell" corresponding to the winning combination "Bell" and "Cherry" corresponding to the internal winning combination "Cherry".

  Fig.15 (a) is a figure which shows notionally the table at the time of RB operation | movement.

  This RB operation time table is used in a bonus end check process (FIG. 20, S23) and a bonus operation check process (FIG. 20, S24) described later. This table stores a data storage area and data stored in the storage area in association with each other. As shown in the figure, in this table, the operating flag storage area is associated with the RB operating flag indicating the RB gaming state as data, and the possible number of times storage area is a unit that can be performed during the RB gaming state. A numerical value representing the number of games 12 times and a winning possible number storage area are associated with each other as a numerical value representing the number of times that a small role winning can be established during the RB gaming state.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram conceptually showing the BB operation time table.

  This BB operation time table is used in bonus end check processing (FIG. 20, S23) and bonus operation check processing (FIG. 20, S24) described later when the display combination is BB. This table also stores a data storage area and data stored in the storage area in association with each other. As shown in the figure, in this table, the operating flag storage area is associated with a BB operating flag representing BB game as data, and the payable number storage area has an upper limit to be paid out during the BB game. Numerical values representing the number of medals 465 are associated as data.

  Next, a storage area of the control RAM 66 used for game processing executed by the main CPU 64 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  FIG. 16 conceptually shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and a carryover combination storage area, and FIG. 17 conceptually shows a random number storage area.

  In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the internal winning combination determined by the probability lottery process (FIG. 20, S6) with reference to the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Data representing the types of roles 1 and 2 is stored. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, each of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 and 2 is composed of 8 bits from bit 0 to bit 7, and a numerical value shown in the data column is set in each bit. Is done.

  In the internal winning combination 1 storage area shown in FIG. 11A, when the internal winning combination 1 is “00000001” representing “replay”, the bits 1 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area have a numerical value “0”. Is set, and bit 0 is set to the numerical value “1”. When the internal winning combination 1 is “00000010” representing “CB”, the numerical value “0” is set in bits 0 and 2 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the numerical value “0” is set in bit 1. 1 "is set. When the internal winning combination 1 is “00000100” representing “BB”, the numerical value “0” is set to bit 0, bit 1, bit 3 to bit 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and bit 2 is set. Is set to the numerical value “1”.

  In the internal symbol combination 2 storage area shown in FIG. 5B, when the internal symbol combination 2 is “00000001” representing “bell”, the bits 1 to 7 of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area have a numerical value “0”. Is set, and bit 0 is set to the numerical value “1”. When the internal winning combination 1 is “00000010” representing “watermelon”, the numerical value “0” is set in bits 0 and 2 to 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the numerical value “0” is set in bit 1. 1 "is set. When the internal winning combination 2 is “00000100” representing “Cherry”, the numerical value “0” is set in bit 0, bit 1, bit 3 to bit 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and bit 2 is set. Is set to the numerical value “1”. When the internal winning combination 2 is “00001000” representing “special combination 1”, a bit “0” is set in bits 0 to 2 and bits 4 to 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the bit The numerical value “1” is set to 3. When the internal winning combination 2 is “00010000” representing “special combination 2”, the numerical value “0” is set in bits 0 to 3 and 5 to 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. A numerical value “1” is set in 4. When the internal winning combination 2 is “00100000” representing “special combination 3”, the bits “0” to “4” and bits 6 to 7 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area are set to the numerical value “0”. A numerical value “1” is set in 5.

  In the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 3C, data indicating the presence / absence of a carryover combination is stored. As shown in the figure, the carryover combination storage area is composed of 8 bits from bit 0 to bit 7, and a numerical value shown in the data column is set in each bit. When the internal winning combination “BB” is carried over, the numerical value “0” is set to bit 0, bit 1, bit 3 to bit 7 of the carryover combination storing area, and the numerical value “1” is set to bit 2. .

  In the random value storage area shown in FIG. 17D, the random value extracted in the process of FIG. 20 and S4 is stored. As shown in the figure, in the random number storage area, data representing any random value from 0 to 16383 sampled by the sampling circuit 70 is set.

  18 and 19 are diagrams showing various tables stored in the program ROM 83 of the sub-control board 62. FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an effect identifier determination table.

  The effect identifier determination table is used when determining the effect identifier according to the internal winning combination in the game effect selection process (FIG. 35). The effect identifier determination table stores data associating the types of effect identifiers with the types of internal winning combinations.

  As shown in the figure, the effect identifier of effect A is associated with the internal winning combination “replay”. Also, for the production identifier of the production B, the internal winning combination “Bell” is used, the production identifier of the production C is the internal winning combination “watermelon”, the production identifier of the production D is the internal winning combination “Cherry”, and the production identifier of the production E Is the internal winning combination “special combination 1”, the internal winning combination “special combination 2” is the production identifier of the production G, the internal winning combination “special combination 3” is the internal The internal winning combination “BB” is associated with the winning identifier “CB” and the effect identifier of the effect I. In addition, all the internal winning combinations are associated with the normal performance identifier.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram conceptually showing the game effect selection table.

  The game effect selection table is used when determining the effect data and the number of effect continuations in the game effect selection process (FIG. 35). The production identifier determination table includes, for each production identifier, a selection rate that represents the probability that the production continuation frequency is selected once or twice for each production continuation frequency, and the probability of execution of the production. Production data are associated with each other. The production data includes the BET when a medal is bet on the unit game, the start when the start lever 30 is operated, the left stop when the left reel 2 is stopped, the middle stop when the middle reel 3 is stopped, and the right reel 4 There are those at the time of a right stop when stopped and when winning a prize.

  The production A is associated with 128 as the selection rate for the production continuation times 1 and 2, and the probability that the production continuation frequency 1 or 2 is selected is 128/256. Both the probability of execution and the probability that the effect will not be executed are 128/256. In addition, with regard to the production continuation frequency of once, as production data, production 1-1 at BET, production 2-1 at start, production 3-1 at left stop, production 4-1 at middle stop, production 5- at right stop 1. When winning a prize, production 6-1 is associated. As for the production continuation count of 2, the production data is production 7-1 at BET, production 8-1 at start, production 9-1 at left stop, production 10-1 at middle stop, production 11- at right stop. 1. At the time of winning a prize, production 12-1 is associated.

  As shown in the table, production B to production I are also associated with the selection rate at which production continuation times 1 and 2 are selected, the probability that the production will be executed, the probability that the production will not be executed, and each production data. It has been.

  Normally, 128/256 is associated as the selection rate for the number of production continuations, and the production data is production 1-1 at the time of BET, production 2-3 at the start, and production at the left stop. 3-5, production 4-5 at the middle stop, production 5-5 at the right stop, and production 6-7 at the winning.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 64 performs an initialization process at the start of the game (see S1 in FIG. 20). Specifically, the contents stored in the control RAM 66 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a clear process for the designated RAM area at the end of the game (S2). In this process, the designated storage area in the control RAM 66 used for the previous game is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal insertion / start check process described later (S3). Next, the main CPU 64 extracts the random number for lottery generated by the random number generator 69 by the sampling circuit 70, and stores the extracted random number value in the random number storage area (see FIG. 17) of the control RAM 66 (S4). Next, the main CPU 64 performs a gaming state monitoring process to be described later (S5), and subsequently performs a probability lottery process to be described later (S6). Next, the main CPU 64 performs CB related processing described later (S7), and performs reel initial setting processing described later (S8). Next, the main CPU 64 sets a start command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S9). The start command is a command including information such as the gaming state identified in S5 and the winning combination lottered in the probability lottery process in S6.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (S10). When this determination is “NO”, the wait process (S11) is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse. In the weight process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation of starting the game of the player (here, a process of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2 to 4) is performed.

  When 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation, the main CPU 64 sets a game monitoring timer in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S12). In this process, in addition to the game monitoring timer, 40000 is set as the value of the automatic stop timer used for automatically stopping the rotation of the reels 2 to 4. Next, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all reels 2 to 4 (S13), starts rotation of all reels 2 to 4, and subsequently sets a reel stop permission command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66. (S14). The reel stop permission command is a command including information for permitting the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 to be stopped based on the operation of the stop buttons 31 to 33. Next, the main CPU 64 performs a stop control process (to be described later) for stopping the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 (S15). Next, the main CPU 64 turns off the CB operation time flag (S16), performs a display combination specifying process described later (S17), and subsequently determines that the specified display combination is different from the internal winning combination and the display combination is incorrect. If there is, an error check process for displaying an illegal error on the payout number display unit 20 and the liquid crystal display device 22 is performed (S18).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the display combination command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S19). The display combination command is a command including the type of combination of symbols that are actually displayed on the activated pay line. Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal payout processing (S20), and then sets a payout end command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S21). The payout end command is a command including information indicating that the medal payout has ended.

  After performing the process of S21, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is “on” (S22), and if any of the flags is “on”. Then, a bonus end check process, which will be described later, is performed (S23). If none of the flags is “ON”, a bonus operation check process, which will be described later, is performed (S24). After the process of S23 or S24, the game process returns to S2 and the next new unit game is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the medal insertion / start check process performed in FIGS. 20 and S3 will be described.

  In the medal insertion / start check process, first, the main CPU 64 checks the medal sensor 8S and the stored medal insertion switches 26S to 28S (see S31 in FIG. 21). Subsequently, the medal insertion is detected by the medal sensor 8S, or it is determined whether or not the stored medal insertion switches 26S to 28S detect the operation of the stored medal insertion buttons 26 to 28 (S32). If this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 updates the value of the insertion number counter (S33). In this process, when the number of inserted medals reaches 3, the insertion of medals is prohibited and credits are updated thereafter. In addition, when the number of inserted medals becomes 1 in the CB gaming state, the insertion of medals is prohibited, and credits are updated thereafter. During the CB gaming state, the number of medals bet on a unit game is one. Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (S34). If this determination is "YES", the main CPU 64 sets 5 to the effective line counter (S35). If the determination in S34 is “NO”, the main CPU 64 validates the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets (S36). After performing the process of S35 or S36, the main CPU 64 sets a bet command in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S37). This bet command is a command including information on the number of medals bet on a unit game by operating a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 8 or a stored medal insertion button 26-28. Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the start switch is on, that is, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 30S based on the operation of the start lever 30 (S38). When this determination is “YES”, the medal insertion / start check process ends. If the determination in S32 or S38 is “NO”, the process returns to S31 and the above-described process is repeated.

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process performed in FIGS. 20 and S5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this gaming state monitoring process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON” (see S41 in FIG. 22). If this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state (S42). On the other hand, when the determination in S41 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the CB operating flag is “ON” (S43). If this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the CB gaming state (S44). On the other hand, when the determination in S43 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set (S45). If this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the carryover state according to the carryover combination (S46). On the other hand, when the determination in S45 is “NO”, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state (S47). When the process of S42, S44, S46, or S47 is performed, the gaming state monitoring process ends.

  Next, the probability lottery process performed in FIGS. 20 and S6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this probability lottery process, first, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 8) and determines the number of lotteries and the type of the probability lottery table based on the gaming state (see FIG. 23, S51). Next, the main CPU 64 sets the same value as the number of lotteries in the register as a winning number (S52). Accordingly, “9” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state, “7” in the carryover state, “3” in the RB gaming state, and “9” in the CB gaming state. Next, referring to the determined probability lottery table (see FIG. 9), the lower limit L of the random value corresponding to the set winning number and the value of the inserted number counter is acquired (S53). Subsequently, the lower limit L is subtracted (R−L) from the random number R stored in the random value storage area in the control RAM 66 (S54).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been obtained as a result of subtraction (S55). When this determination is “NO”, the random value R is greater than the lower limit value L, or the lower limit value L and the random value R are equal (L ≦ R), and then the determined probability lottery table (FIG. 9). Referring to (see), the upper limit value U of the random number corresponding to the winning number and the value of the inserted number counter is acquired (S56). Subsequently, the upper limit value U is subtracted (R-U) from the random value R stored in the random value storage area (S57).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value obtained as a result of the subtraction is “0” (S58). If this determination is “NO”, the random value R is not equal to the upper limit value U, and it is then determined whether or not a digit has been obtained as a result of subtraction (S59). If the random value R is equal to the upper limit value U (R = U) and the determination in S58 is “YES”, or if a digit is performed and the random value R falls below the upper limit value U (R <U), the determination in S59 Is “YES”, the extracted random number value R belongs to the numerical value range defined by the lower limit value L and the upper limit value U (L ≦ R ≦ U). Therefore, the main CPU 64 assigns the winning number to the internal lottery result information in the control RAM 66. Store in the storage area (S60). Subsequently, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10), the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 are determined based on the winning number (S61). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (FIG. 16B) determined in S61 in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (S62). A bit corresponding to the type of the internal winning combination won in the combination storing area is set. Subsequently, the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 determined in S61 and the bonus check data (00000100) is calculated, and the logical sum of this and the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16C) is stored in the carryover combination storage area. (S63). Thereby, the determined BB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. When the determination in S55 is “YES” and the random number R is below the lower limit L (R <L), the determination in S59 is “NO” and the random value R is greater than the upper limit U (U <R). Alternatively, after the processing of S63, the main CPU 64 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area (FIG. 16A) (S64), and the internal symbol combination 1 A bit corresponding to the BB, CB, or replay won in the storage area is set. Next, after subtracting “1” from the number of lotteries (S65), the main CPU 64 determines whether the number of lotteries is “0” (S66). If this determination is “NO”, the process returns to S52 and the above-described process is repeated. On the other hand, when the determination in S66 is “YES” and the sizes of the random number R, the lower limit L, and the upper limit U are compared by the number of lotteries, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal winning combination determination table, Based on the winning number, the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 are determined (see S67 in FIG. 24). Subsequently, the logical sum of the determined internal symbol combination 2 and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (S68). As a result, when the random value R does not belong to any numerical value range, basically, a loss is set in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Next, the main CPU 64 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 and the bonus check data, and stores the logical sum of this and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (S69). Set in the carryover combination storage area. Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area (S70), sets the loss or BB in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and the probability lottery. The process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the CB related processing performed in FIGS. 20 and S7 will be described.

  In this CB-related process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (see S81 in FIG. 25). If this determination is “YES”, the internal winning combination is It is determined whether it is a replay or a bonus (S82). If this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 also sets all the flags of the winning numbers 0 to 6 (S83). On the other hand, if the determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 sets all the flags that are not set in the winning numbers 0 to 6 (S84). By the processing of S83 and S84, it becomes possible to align the symbol combinations corresponding to all the internal winning combinations on the activated pay line during the CB gaming state. If the determination in S81 is “NO”, or after the processing in S83 and S84, the CB related processing is terminated.

  Next, the reel initial setting process performed in FIGS. 20 and S8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this reel initial setting process, first, the main CPU 64 obtains the winning number set in S6 (see S91 in FIG. 26), and then the data of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the combined combination check data (00111111). Are compared (S92). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the data compared in S92 are the same (S93). If this determination is “NO”, it determines whether or not the acquired winning number is 0 (S93). S94). If this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 calculates the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the operating combination check data (00000110) (S95), and determines whether the obtained value is 0 or not. (S96). If the determination in S94 is “NO”, or if the determination in S96 is “YES”, the main CPU 64 stores the winning number corresponding to the internal winning combination in the stop select counter (S97). If the determination in S96 is “NO”, the main CPU 64 numbers the data in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (“2” when bit 1 is on and “3” when bit 2 is on). Process), and 6 is added and stored in the stop select counter (S98). If the determination in S93 is "YES", the main CPU 64 stores 10 in the stop select counter (S99). After the processing of S97, S98, or S99, the main CPU 64 determines a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 11), stores it in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S100), and reel initial setting processing. Exit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the stop control process performed in FIG. 20 and S15 will be described.

  In this stop control process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the stop buttons 31 to 33 are pressed by turning the reels 2 to 4 at a constant speed and an effective stop switch is turned “ON”. It discriminate | determines (refer FIG. 27, S111). If this determination is “NO”, then the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer has become “0” without operating the stop buttons 31 to 33 (S112). If this determination is “NO”, the processing returns to S111 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic stop timer becomes “0” and the determination in S112 is “YES”, the main CPU 64 sets the reels 2 to 4 on the right side to be subject to stop control (S113). In this process, even if the player has already stopped the rotation of one of the reels 2 to 4, the rotation of the right reels 2 to 4 is stopped. Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the reel subject to stop control is the third stop reel (S114). If this determination is “YES”, an automatic third stop process is performed (S115). . When the effective stop switch is turned “ON” and the determination in S111 is “YES”, the determination in S114 is “NO”, or when the processing in S115 is finished, a slip frame number determination process described later is performed (S116). Subsequently, a reel stop command is set in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S117). Next, the main CPU 64 waits for the reels to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in S116 (S118), and then requests the reels to stop rotating (S119). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S120). When the determination is “YES”, the current combination of symbols is stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 in order to predict the display combination. (S121). If the determination in S120 is “NO”, or after the processing in S121, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the last reel is stopped (S122). If this determination is “NO”, The processing returns to S111 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the determination is “YES”, the stop control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the sliding frame number determination process performed in FIG. 27 and S116 will be described.

  In this sliding frame number determination process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only a bonus (see S131 in FIG. 28). When this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 sets a stop table corresponding to the bonus in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S132). When the determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a small combination (S133). When this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process described later (S134). If the determination in S133 is “NO”, the main CPU 64 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S135). After the process of S132 or S135, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position and sets it in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S136). After the process of S134 or S136, the sliding frame number determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a description will be given of the bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination processing performed in FIG. 28, S134.

  In the bonus + small portion sliding frame number determination process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the table control flag is on (see S141 in FIG. 28), and when this determination is “YES” The number of sliding frames is determined based on the stop operation position, and is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S142). When the determination in S141 is “NO”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding frames 0 (S143). If this determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 Then, it is determined whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding frames 1 (S144). If this determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding frames 2 (S145). If this determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 It is determined whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of frames of 3 (S146). If this determination is “NO”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding frames 4 (S147). If this determination is “NO”, it corresponds to the internal winning combination. The stop table to be set is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S148). Next, the main CPU 64 turns on the table control flag (S149), determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position, and sets it in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S150). When the determination in S143, S144, S145, S146, or S147 is “YES”, the main CPU 64 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (S151). After the processing of S142, S150, or S151, the bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination processing ends.

  Next, the display combination specifying process performed in FIGS. 20 and 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this display combination specifying process, first, the main CPU 64 obtains the leading address of the symbol storage area in the control RAM 66 (see S161 in FIG. 30). Symbol combination data aligned with each winning line L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B is set at each address in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the valid line counter is “0” (S162). If this determination is “NO”, the display combination and the number of payouts are specified based on the symbol combination stored in the address and the symbol combination table (FIG. 7) (S163). Further, a value corresponding to the specified payout number is set in the winning number counter. Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB has won in the probability lottery process (S164). If this determination is “YES”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operation symbols are aligned on the activated pay line (S165). If this determination is “YES”, the CB operation is in progress. The flag is turned on (S166). When the determination in S164 or S165 is “NO”, or after the process of S166, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the value of the valid line counter (S167), the process returns to S162 and the above-described process is repeated. If the determination in S162 is “YES”, the display combination specifying process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the bonus end check process performed in FIG. 20 and S23 will be described.

  In this bonus end check process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is “ON” (see FIG. 31, S171), and this determination is “YES”. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the number of games that can be played, and 1 is subtracted from the number of games that can be won if a winning is achieved (S172). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not at least one of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings is 0 (S173). If this determination is “YES”, RB end time processing such as clearing the RB operating flag is performed (S174). If the determination in S171 or S173 is “NO”, or after performing the process in S174, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the payout possible number is 1 or more (S175). If "", processing at the end of BB is performed to clear the BB payout number counter (S176). At this time, since the RB operation flag may be on, this processing includes processing at the end of RB. Subsequently, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off (S177). If the determination in S175 is “YES”, the main CPU 64 updates the payout number counter during BB (S178), and then subtracts the payable number according to the payout number (S179). After the process of S177 or S179, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the bonus operation check process performed in FIG. 20 and S24 will be described.

  In this bonus operation check process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination actually displayed on the reels 2 to 4 is BB (see S181 in FIG. 33). If “YES”, the operating flag or the like is set based on the bonus operating table (see FIGS. 15A and 15B) (S182), and the carryover combination is cleared (S183). If the determination in S181 is “NO”, or after the process of S183, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, for example, a periodic interrupt process performed by the main control board 61 every 1.1 [ms] will be described.

  In this periodic interrupt process, first, the main CPU 64 performs an input port check process for confirming the input of a signal to the I / O port 71 (see FIG. 33, S191), and then performs a communication data transmission process (see FIG. 33). S192). The communication data transmission process is a process for transmitting the command information set in the communication data storage area of the control RAM 66 in the main control board 61 to the sub control board 62. Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 (S193), performs a 7SEG drive process (S194), and subsequently performs a lamp drive process (S195). In the 7SEG driving process, the LEDs constituting the stored number display unit 16, the bonus count display unit 18, the payout number display unit 20, and the like are turned on or off according to the display numerical value. In the lamp driving process, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 17, WIN lamp 19, insert lamp 21) are turned on or off according to the timing of turning on or off each lamp. Next, the main CPU 64 performs timer management processing for updating the values of the automatic stop timer and the game monitoring timer (S196), and ends the periodic interrupt processing.

  Next, game processing controlled by the sub CPU 82 of the sub control board 62 will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an outline of sub control processing performed by the sub CPU 82.

  In this process, first, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not game data has been received (see S201 in FIG. 34). The game data is included in a command transmitted from the end of processing such as the probability lottery processing to the start of rotation of the reels 2 to 4 when the start lever 30 is operated. If this determination is “YES”, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion signal (bet command) has been received (S202). When this determination is “YES”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect flag is on (S203). When this determination is “YES”, the effect flag is turned off and at the same time the liquid crystal display device 22 The screen is switched to the normal screen (S204). If the determination in S202 or S203 is “NO”, or after the process of S204, the sub CPU 82 stores the internal winning information in a predetermined storage area of the control RAM 84 (S205). Next, the sub CPU 82 performs various control processes according to the information sent from the main control board 61 (S206), and then determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (S207). If this determination is “YES”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (S208). If this determination is “YES”, it determines whether or not a display combination command has been received. (S209). If this determination is “YES”, the sub CPU 82 turns off the continuation effect flag and simultaneously switches the screen of the liquid crystal display device 22 to a bonus confirmation screen or the like (S210). As a result, when the BB symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the activated winning line during the CB gaming state, the continuation effect is interrupted. Since it is difficult to align, the processing of S210 is not easily performed, and the continuation effect is less likely to be interrupted. When the determinations in S207, S208, and S209 are “NO”, or after the processing in S210, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the continuation effect flag is on (S211). At that time, a game effect selection process (S212) and a game effect execution control process (S213) described later are performed. When the determination in S211 is “YES”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect counter is the predetermined number determined in S212 (S214), and when this determination is “NO”, the continuous effect game number counter. 1 is added to the value of (S217). If the determination in S214 is “YES”, the sub CPU 82 clears the continuous effect game number counter (S215), and then turns off the continuous effect flag (S216). If the determination in S201 is “NO”, or after the processes in S213, S216, and S217, the sub-control process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an outline of the game effect selection process performed in FIG. 34, S212.

  In this process, first, the sub CPU 82 refers to the effect identifier determination table (FIG. 18) and the effect identifier determination table (FIG. 19) to determine whether or not to perform an effect by extracting random numbers from a predetermined random number range. When performing, it selects which effect is performed (refer to FIG. 35, S221). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the number of effect continuations is one (S222). If the determination is “YES”, the effect flag is turned on (S223). On the other hand, if the determination is “NO”, the continuation effect flag is turned on (S224). After the process of S223 or S224, the game effect selection process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an outline of the game effect execution control process performed in FIG. 34, S213.

  In this process, first, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect flag or the continuation effect flag is on (S231). An instruction to display on the screen is given (S232). When the determination of S231 is “NO” or after the process of S232, the game effect execution control process ends. In this process, when the selected continuation effect is an effect related to CB in particular, the player is informed that CB has been won internally. The production is not limited to the one using the image of the liquid crystal display device 22, but may be sound emission from the speakers 96, 96.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to CB is aligned on the activated pay line and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the CB operating flag is set. Is turned on (see FIG. 30, S166), the determination in FIG. 27, S122 is “YES” in the next one unit game, the symbol fluctuation display is stopped, and the CB operating flag is shown in FIG. 20, S16. Until the time is turned off, a CB gaming state in which the stop table shown in FIG. 12B is used, which has a smaller maximum number of sliding symbols than in other gaming states, occurs. While this CB gaming state is occurring, 15 symbols corresponding to the small combination of watermelons for which many medals are paid out are preferentially drawn on the activated pay line (see FIG. 14). During the CB gaming state, the symbol “watermelon” corresponding to the small part of the watermelon is preferentially drawn on the activated winning line as compared to other gaming states, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is other than Since it is one frame which is smaller than the four frames in the gaming state, the symbol “7” corresponding to BB is difficult to be displayed on the activated pay line. In addition, since the period during which the CB gaming state is generated is the period until the change of the symbol is stopped in one unit game, whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination during the CB gaming state. Instead, in one unit game, stop control is performed with one frame having a small maximum number of sliding frames. As a result, the player cannot know from the stop control mode that BB is determined as the internal winning combination during the CB gaming state. Therefore, in the CB gaming state, it is difficult to align the symbol combinations of BB on the activated winning line, but it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that BB has been determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, it is possible to provide the pachislot machine 1 that can fully enjoy the game in the CB gaming state. In addition, since it is difficult to align the BB symbol combinations on the activated pay line, the processing of FIG. 34 and S210 is not easily performed, and the continuous production is less likely to be interrupted. Therefore, it is possible to make use of the continuation effect.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is configured to notify that a predetermined condition for operating the CB gaming state is established, the player knows in advance that the CB gaming state will occur. A unit game in the CB game state can be performed.

  In the description of the above embodiment, the case has been described in which the maximum number of sliding symbols in the CB gaming state is one and the number of sliding symbols in other gaming states is four. However, if the number of sliding symbols in the CB gaming state is smaller than the number of sliding symbols in other gaming states, the number of sliding symbols is arbitrary. In the description of the above embodiment, the case where only one medal can be bet on a unit game during the CB gaming state has been described. However, a configuration in which three medals can be bet on the unit game even during the CB gaming state. It is good.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 has been described, but the maximum number of symbols drawn by the stop control means generates a small number of pull-in control states compared to other pull-in control states. It is also possible to apply the present invention to other gaming machines having means for making them. Even when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the reel unit which constitutes the pachi-slot machine by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of each reel which comprises the reel unit shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol row drawn on the outer peripheral part of the reel shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure comprised by the main control board of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure comprised by the sub control board of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the symbol combination table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the internal lottery table determination table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the probability lottery table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the internal winning combination determination table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the reel stop initial setting table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is the 1st figure which shows notionally the stop table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is the 2nd figure which shows notionally the stop table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the drawing priority order table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the operation time table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the internal winning combination storing area | region and carryover combination storing area | region used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the random value storage area | region used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the production | presentation identifier determination table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the game production | presentation selection table used for one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game processing by main CPU of the pachi-slot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of medal insertion / start check processing shown in FIG. 20. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the gaming state monitoring process shown in FIG. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the outline of the probability lottery process shown in FIG. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the outline of the probability lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the CB related process shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of reel initial setting processing shown in FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the stop control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the sliding frame number determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the bonus + small part sliding frame number determination process shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of a display combination specifying process shown in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of bonus end check processing shown in FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the bonus action check process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the interruption process by main CPU of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game process by sub CPU of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game effect selection process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game effect execution control process shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot machine 2-4 ... Reel 8 ... Medal insertion slot 8S ... Insertion medal sensor 22 ... Liquid crystal display device 29 ... Storage medal adjustment button 29S ... Storage medal adjustment switch 30 ... Start lever 30S ... Start switch 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Sub-control board 63, 81 ... Microcomputer
64 ... main CPU (central processing unit)
82 ... Sub CPU
65, 83 ... Program ROM (read-only memory)
66, 84 ... Control RAM (Random Access Memory)
90 ... VDP (Video Display Processor)

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for outputting a signal instructing to start a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination in each unit game on condition that a signal is output by the game start command means;
On the condition that a signal is output by the game start command 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, a symbol corresponding to the winning combination located within a predetermined maximum number of pull-in numbers from the effective line provided in the symbol display means is displayed on the effective line. Stop control means for performing control for drawing up and stopping the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol fluctuation means;
As a result of stop control by the stop control means, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line by the symbol display means, a profit giving means for giving a profit to the player;
When the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the advantageous state that activates the advantageous state for the player Operating means;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the maximum number of pull-in by the stop control unit is compared with other pull-in control states until the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit is stopped in one unit game. A small pull-in control state generating means for generating a small small pull-in control state,
The symbol display means displays symbols constituting the specific symbol combination at an interval wider than the maximum number of pull-in in the small pull-in control state,
The stop control means has a predetermined symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning combination to which more profit is given by the profit granting means than the other winning combination while the small pull-in control state is occurring. The game machine is characterized in that control is performed so as to stop the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means by drawing the symbol preferentially on the effective line.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

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