JP4781894B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) on the condition that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can visually recognize and a medal as an example of the game medium are inserted, Based on a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of each reel and an operation by a player (hereinafter referred to as a “stop operation”), a signal that requests the stop of rotation of the reel is determined according to the type of the reel. A stop switch that outputs, and a control unit that controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel. For example was the gaming machine (so-called Pachi) is known. In such a gaming machine, based on a combination of symbols displayed by a plurality of display windows, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player.

  Currently, when a start operation is detected, a mainstream game machine performs an internal lottery, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”) and a stop operation. The reel rotation is stopped based on the detection timing. More specifically, a plurality of internal lottery tables that define a plurality of predetermined numerical ranges are provided, one internal lottery table is selected from the plurality of internal lottery tables, and the extracted random number value belongs. The internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical range. And, for example, after the stop operation is detected so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is determined by the internal lottery described above Even so, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination relating to the provision of the privilege is not determined, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is not displayed.

In the gaming machine as described above, the internal winning combination (in particular, the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game that is relatively advantageous to the player) is used for the purpose of raising the player's expectations. The mainstream is to select any one of a plurality of types of effects based on the winning combination and execute the selected effect. Recently, such gaming machines have been proposed in which a series of images are continuously displayed over a plurality of consecutive games (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effects”). (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). The continuous effect is usually performed with a predetermined probability not only when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined but also when the internal winning combination related to the loss is determined. At the end of the continuation effect, the player can know which internal winning combination has been determined.
JP 2001-187185 A

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, a combination of symbols (so-called reach eyes) that appears only on the condition that an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined appears in the middle of the continuous performance. In other words, the player is not interested in the direction of the continued performance at that time, and there is a problem that the video cannot be fully enjoyed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy the fun when performing an effect based on an internal winning combination.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface and a plurality of symbols of a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel are respectively displayed. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later), start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation, and start operation performed by the start operation detection means An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection (for example, an internal lottery process of FIG. 32 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the number of sliding pieces are defined for each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. Based on a stop table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of stop tables and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop table storage means stores the stop table. Stop table determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop table are (e.g., the reel-stop initialization process of FIG. 34 performed by the CPU31 described later) and the reel rotating means for rotating the plurality of reels ( For example, a process for requesting the start of rotation of all reels in step S11 of FIG. 29 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 6S described later) for detecting a stop operation corresponding to each reel. And a symbol specifying means (for example, a symbol counter and a symbol arrangement table updated by a CPU 31 described later) for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position (for example, a center line 8c described later) and a stop operation by the stop operation detecting means. Is detected, the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means and the stop table determining means are determined. That the number of sliding symbols obtaining means for obtaining the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table (e.g., the process of obtaining the number of sliding frames in step S235 of FIG. 39 described later) and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means When performed, a predetermined number of symbols specified by the symbol specifying means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, 2 or 5 set as the number of checks described later) Priority determining means (for example, processing for determining the expected display combination data in step S233 of FIG. 39 described later) for determining the highest priority drawing order (for example, priority pull-in status described later) among the symbols of When the priority drawing order of symbols based on the number of sliding pieces acquired by the number of pieces acquisition means is the same as the priority drawing order determined by the priority order determination means Performs the stop control of the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the number of sliding pieces acquired by the number of sliding pieces acquisition means, while preferential drawing of symbols based on the number of sliding pieces acquired by the number of sliding pieces acquisition means When the rank is not the same as the priority pull-in rank determined by the priority rank determining means , the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the symbol of the priority pull-in rank determined by the priority rank determining means. Reel stop control means for controlling (for example, reel stop control processing of FIG. 38 performed by CPU 31 described later) and a specific symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means are relatively advantageous to the player. Bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game (for example, BB1, BB2, MB described later) 0 bonus operation check process), effect data storage means (for example, a sub-ROM described later) for storing a plurality of types of effect data, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means Effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data stored in the data storage means (for example, start command reception processing of FIG. 44 performed by a sub CPU described later), and the effect data determining means Production stop means (for example, an image production request in step S304 in FIG. 43 performed by a sub CPU described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) that performs the production based on the production data determined by table determining means, the internal winning combination according to the combination of the specific symbol by the internal winning combination determination means (for example, BB1, BB2, and MB) described above are determined, and internal winning combinations (for example, BB1, BB2, and the like described later) associated with other symbol combinations different from the specific symbol combination by the internal winning combination determining means. A common stop table (for example, a stop table defined in a stop table determination table in FIG. 12 to be described later ) is determined when a bell, replay A, loss, etc. are determined, excluding MB . It is said.

According to this gaming machine, when an internal symbol combination related to a specific symbol combination (that is, an internal symbol combination related to the operation of a bonus game) is determined, a combination of other symbols different from the specific symbol combination A common stop table is determined when the internal winning combination related to is determined . That is, in the otherwise as when internal winning combination according to the operation of the ball Nasugemu is determined by to perform the stop control using a common stop table, the combination of the same symbol by symbol display unit Can be displayed.

  Therefore, when an effect is executed based on the determined internal winning combination, a combination of symbols (so-called reach) displayed only on the condition that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the symbol display means. It is difficult to detect whether or not the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined from the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. Can be. As a result, the player's interest in the effect based on the internal winning combination can be maintained, and the player can fully enjoy the fun of the effect.

Further, when the stop operation is detected, the priority pull-in order determined to be the highest among the predetermined number of symbols from the symbols specified by the symbol specifying means, and the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table If the priority drawing order of the symbols based on the same is the same, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces obtained from the stop table. The reel rotation stop control is performed based on the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the symbol. That is, even if the priority drawing order of symbols based on the number of sliding symbols defined by the stop table is not the highest, the reel rotation is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol with the highest priority drawing order. Will be able to.
Accordingly, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, even if a common stop table is determined as when another internal winning combination is determined, it is determined in advance from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means. If the number of symbols included in the number of symbols includes a symbol that can display a specific symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game and it is determined that the priority drawing order is the highest, the specific symbol combination is displayed. As a result, it is possible to perform stop control of the rotation of the reel. As a result, depending on the timing at which the stop operation is detected, a specific symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed by the symbol display means, and the skill of the player can be reflected. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, when the specific effect data (for example, “slot win” or “slot loss” described later) is determined by the effect data determination unit, the effect execution unit determines a series of videos. Is continuously displayed, and an effect (for example, a continuous effect described later) that indicates whether or not an internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined at the end of the series of images is executed. It is a feature.

  According to this gaming machine, a series of videos is continuously displayed, and an effect is suggested that suggests whether or not an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination is determined at the end of the series of videos. did. Therefore, in such an effect, it is possible to make the player understand the determined internal winning combination by keeping track of the end of the effect, which is suitable for providing the above-described configuration. That is, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the whereabouts of the effect, and the player can fully enjoy the fun of the effect.

  Here, the effect that suggests an internal winning combination is, for example, a case in which the determined internal winning combination is implied to the player, such as displaying a video of a character or the like associated with the determined internal winning combination. For example, a case in which the determined internal winning combination is clearly indicated to the player, such as displaying a video representing the determined internal winning combination, is included. It is possible to know the decision of the internal winning combination.

  Note that the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means until the rotation of the reel stops. In other words, this is the number of symbols that pass through a predetermined position from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit until the reel rotation stops.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a common stop table is used when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined and when another internal winning combination is determined based on detection of the stop operation. It is made difficult for the player to detect whether or not the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined from the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. It is possible to maintain the player's interest in the production based on the game, and to make the player enjoy the fun of the production.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, a predetermined image is displayed, thereby performing an effect, informing information about a game, and the like. A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in a horizontal row in the center of the pedestal portion 10 and inside the cabinet 1a of the main door 1b. Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute).

  Three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R serving as symbol display means are provided at the center of the pedestal 10 so as to be positioned in front of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the stop of the rotation can be observed. In addition, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R displays one symbol in each of the three display areas of the upper, middle, and lower levels, and the consecutive three of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Symbols will be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the player faces the gaming machine 1, the display screen 5a is disposed so as to be positioned in front of the player's field of view, and below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and reels. 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. The area of the display screen 5a is larger than the area where the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. For this reason, the image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is easy to enter the player's field of view, and it is configured to place importance on showing the player the effects executed on the display screen 5a. ing.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a winning line that connects predetermined display areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages. In the present embodiment, there are three types of winning lines: top line 8a, center line 8b, and bottom line 8c. The top line 8a is a line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The center line 8b is a line formed by connecting the middle regions of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8c is a line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  A medal slot 22, a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Basically, the winning lines 8a, 8b, and 8c are activated by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22 or by inserting medals based on the operation of the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13. (The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as an activated line). In the present embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card or the like storing information such as the number of medals can be applied in addition to coins, game balls or tokens. Further, above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information relating to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  On the left side of the display screen 5a, a 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided. These bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are input in a unit game (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until it is determined whether or not the reel rotation is stopped and a privilege is given). The lighting is performed according to the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals). An information display section 18 is provided below the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”).

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. When credit is given, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are credited. In some cases, the payout and credits of medals are simply referred to as “payout”.

  In the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, a lower position of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to stop the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 are turned on in a lighting pattern according to the game situation, and an effect relating to the game is performed. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. From the speakers 21L and 21R, sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation is output, and effects relating to the game are performed. Although not shown in the figure, inside the cabinet 1a, there are a power button for turning on the gaming machine 1, a setting change button for starting a change of a set value described later, and a plurality of predetermined numbers. A reset button for determining any one of the set values is provided.

  Next, the configuration of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) allocated to one symbol are provided on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and red 7 (symbol 61), Blue 7 (design 62), watermelon (design 63), bell (design 64), replay (design 65), red cherry (design 66), peach cherry (design 67), BAR (design 68), orange (design 69) Or each symbol of JAC (symbol 70) is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 29 to 42 described later), various tables such as a symbol combination table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 17 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 25 described later) such as a carryover combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the like. is there. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the turning on and off of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts and the number of credits) by the information display unit 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the payout of medals by the hopper 40. The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel for one symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. Then, the reel described later is positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned at the center line 8b (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index. That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is located in the center line 8b. As a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8b.

  In the present embodiment, the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8b, and the symbol on the center line 8b is specified by the symbol counter. However, the center line 8b is applied as the predetermined position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the top line 8a or the bottom line 8c can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, the top line 8a (more precisely, the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8c (more strictly, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned in the center of the lower region in the vertical direction).

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel A position detection circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51 are connected. Although not shown, a power switch for supplying and shutting off the power to the gaming machine 1 is also provided based on the operation of the administrator with respect to the power button.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stopping operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S detect the player's pressing operation (that is, the insertion operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. The detected signal is output to the microcomputer 30. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects the player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The setting change switch 19 </ b> S detects the operation of the administrator with respect to the setting change button, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The reset switch 20 </ b> S detects an administrator's operation on the reset button and outputs a detected signal to the microcomputer 30. The set value is data serving as an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. That is, it is data relating to the profits of the player and the amusement store in relation to the winning probability of the internal winning combination described later. The higher the probability of winning an internal winning combination related to the provision of a privilege, the more chances that more medals can be obtained, which is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, six stages of “1” to “6” are provided as set values, and any one of these is set in the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the start switch 6S, the setting change switch 19S, and the reset switch 20S. Is stored (stored) in the set value storage area.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub-control circuit 72 produces effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution are performed.

  Although not shown, the sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU, a serial port, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a random number generator, and the like. The sub CPU is based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port, and a control program (for example, see FIGS. 43 and 44 described later) and a table (for example, a diagram described later) stored in the sub ROM. 27 and 28), various processes such as determination of production data (including image data, light emission pattern data, sound data, etc.) and output thereof are performed. The sub RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU executes a control program, and stores information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71.

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the determined effect data, causes the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern, and causes the speakers 21L and 21R to output effect sounds and sound effects. Cause output to occur. In addition, the operation unit 17 and the volume control unit 103 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72, and an image and sound are output based on signals output from them.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration (see FIG. 2) of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located at the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as symbol position “0”, and symbol positions “0” to “0” corresponding to the symbol counter described above. “20” and the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined. The type of each symbol is represented by 1-byte data such as “00000001” for red 7 (symbol 61). Therefore, based on the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, the symbol positioned in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the symbol adjacent thereto, and the like can be specified.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the type of gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area of the RAM 33 are defined. In the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and basically the number of lotteries is determined to be 18. In a middle bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “MB”) gaming state described later, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 10. In a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) gaming state, which will be described later, an RB gaming state internal lottery table is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 10.

  Next, the internal lottery table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned according to each winning number (that is, a range of numerical values that are greater than or equal to the lower limit value and less than or equal to the upper limit value) are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination described later.

  In the internal lottery table, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 belongs to the numerical range of each winning number. The aforementioned number of lotteries indicates the number of times this determination is performed. As a result of the determination for the number of times of lottery, if it is stored in the random value storage area but belongs to any numerical range, the corresponding winning number is determined. The winning number is determined to be 0 if it is stored in the random value storage area but does not belong to any numerical range. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number is “the number obtained by adding 1 to the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number (that is, the width in the figure) / the number of all random numbers generated ( That is, it can be calculated by 65536).

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (1) to (4) in FIG. 7 show an internal lottery table for during replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) operation. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, for each set value (that is, 1 to 6) stored in the set value storage area, the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number 1 to the winning number 18 and An upper limit is defined. The larger the set value stored in the set value storage area, the higher the winning probability of the winning number (that is, the winning numbers 16 to 18) related to the operation of the bonus game described later.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation basically have different winning probabilities for winning numbers (that is, winning numbers 11 to 15) related to the re-game operation described later. The winning probabilities of the winning numbers (ie, winning numbers 1 to 10 and winning numbers 16 to 18) are equal. In this embodiment, four types of RTs, RT1, RT2, RT3 and RT4 are provided as RT types, and an internal lottery table for RT operation is provided according to the RT type.

  In the internal lottery table for RT1 operation shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the winning probability of the winning number 11 (replay A to be described later) is higher than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (the winning numbers 12 to 15). The winning probability is equal). In the internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in (2) of FIG. 7, the winning numbers 12 to 15 (replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, and replay C1 described later) are compared with the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The probability is high (the winning probability of winning number 11 is equal). In the internal lottery table for operating RT3 shown in (3) of FIG. 7, the winning probability of the winning numbers 11 to 15 is higher than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT4 operation shown in (4) of FIG. 7 has a higher winning probability of winning numbers 11 to 15 than the internal lottery table for general gaming state. It is the highest configuration.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 10 are defined. Also, in the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, the winning number 4 (red cherry, described later), the winning number 5 (peach cherry, described later), and the winning number 7 (special bell, described later) are compared with the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. 4) The winning probability of winning number 8 (special bell 3 described later), winning number 9 (special bell 2 described later) and winning number 10 (special bell 1 described later) is extremely high.

  Here, in each of the internal lottery tables described above, a common numerical value is defined for a plurality of winning numbers. When the extracted random number value corresponds to this common numerical value, a plurality of winning numbers are determined together. It becomes the composition which is done. For example, referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table, if the set value stored in the set value storage area is 1, and the extracted random number value is in the range of “9610-9649”, the winning number 1 (bell described later) and winning number 18 (MB described later) are determined together. In this way, it is possible to provide a lot of opportunities for the player to expect and improve the interest of the game.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the aforementioned winning number is defined. Specifically, according to each of the winning numbers 1 to 18, bell, watermelon, orange, red cherry, peach cherry, chance small role, special bell 4, special bell 3, special bell 2, special bell 1, replay A Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, Replay C1, BB2, BB1, and MB are defined. When the winning number is determined by the internal lottery table described above, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the winning number and the determination of the internal winning combination are equivalent. In the internal winning combination determination table, the storage area type is defined according to the above-described winning number and internal winning combination.

  The storage area type is data for identifying the type of the internal winning combination storage area of the RAM 33 in which the determined internal winning combination is stored (more specifically, an offset for calculating the address of the storage area). . The internal winning combination is represented by 1-byte data in each internal winning combination storage area. In the internal winning combination determination table, the storage area type 1 is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 8 (that is, the bell to the special bell 3), and according to the winning numbers 9 to 15 (that is, the special bell 2 to the replay C1). Storage area type 2 is defined, and storage area type 3 is defined according to the winning numbers 16 to 18 (that is, BB2 to MB). Each of the storage area types 1 to 3 is associated with an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area. Therefore, for example, when an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 8 is determined, it is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

  Next, the symbol combination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination relating to the provision of a privilege, a display combination corresponding to this, and a payout number are defined. The display combination is data for identifying the type of combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. In the symbol combination table, the storage area type is defined according to the display combination. This storage area type is data for identifying the type of the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 in which the determined display combination is stored. The storage area types 1 to 3 and the structure of the display combination storage area defined according to each display combination have the same contents as the internal winning combination described above.

  When three bells of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be a bell. The number of payouts corresponding to the bell is 7. Further, when three watermelons of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be watermelon. The number of payouts corresponding to a watermelon is 6. When three oranges of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be orange. The number of payouts corresponding to orange is 6.

  Further, when the red cherry of the left reel 3L is displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, the display role is displayed regardless of the types of symbols displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R. Is determined to be red cherry. The number of payouts corresponding to red cherries is one. Further, when the peach cherry of the left reel 3L is displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in the left display window 4L, the display role is displayed regardless of the type of symbols displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R. Is decided to be a peach cherry. The number of payouts corresponding to peach cherry is one. Further, when the red 7 of the left reel 3L, the BAR of the middle reel 3C, and the BAR of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the chance small combination. The number of payouts corresponding to the chance small role is 1.

  When the orange of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the special bell 4. When the watermelon of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the special bell 3. When the BAR of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the special bell 2. If three JACs on the left reel 3L, three bells on the middle reel 3C, and three bells on the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the special bell 1. The number of payouts corresponding to each special bell 1 to 4 is 12.

  When three replays of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as replay A. When the bell of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the replay B2. Further, when the replay of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the replay B1. Further, when the bell of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the replay C2. Further, when the replay of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as the replay C1.

  When any one of Replay A, Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 is determined, the replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game determined as the display combination are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. That is, the player can play the next unit game without consuming medals. When any one of Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 is determined, the operation of RT1 is started. When the RT operation is started, the internal lottery table for RT operation is used during a predetermined number of unit games, and the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined with a high probability. As a result, the chance of replaying increases, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals compared to the case where the same number of unit games are performed while RT is not operating.

  When three reds 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB2. When BB2 is determined, the operation of BB2 is started. Further, when three blues 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB1. When BB1 is determined, the operation of BB1 is started. When three BARs of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed side by side along one effective line, the display combination is determined as MB. When the MB is determined, the operation of the MB is started.

  If the symbol combination displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost. Here, the bell, watermelon, orange, red cherry, peach cherry, chance small role, special bell 4, special bell 3, special bell 2 and special bell 1 relate to payout of game media (that is, medals). . In addition, Replay A, Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 relate to the operation of replay. Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 relate to the operation of RT. Further, BB2, BB1, and MB relate to the operation of a bonus game that is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the bonus operation time table, data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 at the start of operation of the bonus game is defined. When the RB is operated, an RB operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, 12 is stored in the game possible number counter, and 8 is stored in the winning possible number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times that a winning is determined during the RB operation (for example, a display combination related to a medal payout is determined).

  During operation of BB1, a BB1 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of RAM 33, which will be described later, is turned on, and 345 is stored in the bonus end number counter. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the total number of payouts during operation of BB1 (the same applies during operation of BB2 and MB). Further, when BB2 is operated, a BB2 operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 345 is stored in the bonus end number counter. When the MB is operated, an MB operating flag in an operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 described later is turned on, and 120 is stored in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the stop table determination table of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. More specifically, data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area (not only one type but also a plurality of types of internal winning combinations may be stored). The stop table is defined in accordance with (included). For example, a bell stop table is defined for the bell (that is, when bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is 1), and replay A + replay B2 (that is, bit 2 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area). And the stop table for replay A + replay B2 is defined for the case where bit 3 is on. Also, when the internal winning combination specified in the stop table determination table does not correspond (that is, when each internal winning combination storage area is “0” or only the internal winning combination 3 storage area is not “0”) ) Determines the stop table for loss. In the MB gaming state, it is defined that an MB gaming state stop table is determined (not shown).

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is indicated by “stop start position”. The number of sliding pieces according to “)” is specified. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, basically, after the signal is output by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled within 190 msec, and the numerical range “0” to Any one of “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces. For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “4”, rotation of the corresponding reel so that the symbol at the symbol position “4” is displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window. Can be stopped. In this way, the reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position to be displayed on the center line 8b is called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding pieces is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”. For example, if the stop start position is “0” and the number of sliding pieces is “1”, the stop control position is “1”.

  Also, in the MB gaming state, 75 msec after a signal is output by the stop switch 7S for at least one of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in this embodiment, only the left reel 3L is applied). Within the numerical range “0” to “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces. As for the other reels (in this embodiment, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are applied) other than the reel whose maximum number of sliding pieces is defined as “1”, the numerical range is the same as in the general gaming state. Any one of “0” to “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Here, the number of symbols on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is X (X is a natural number, and “3” in the upper, middle, and lower stages in this embodiment). When the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is Y (Y is a natural number, and in this embodiment, “4” except for the left reel 3L in the MB gaming state), a replay that constitutes a combination of symbols related to replaying, etc. (Symbol 65) and bell (symbol 64) are not spaced by Y + 1 other symbols on the circumferential surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (in other words, for example, other symbols arranged between replays and other replays). (The number of symbols is 0 or more and Y or less). Thus, basically, the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R regardless of the timing or the like when the stop operation is performed by the player.

  FIG. 13 shows a loss stop table. When the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the stop table for loss, basically, the display window 4L , 4C, 4R do not display the symbol combination relating to the provision of the privilege defined in the symbol combination table, and the display combination is determined to be lost.

  FIG. 14 shows a stop table for replay A + replay B2. In the replay A + replay B2 stop table, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, basically, A combination of symbols related to the replay B2 (that is, “bell-replay-replay”) is displayed along the center line 8b, and the display combination is determined as the replay B2.

  FIG. 15 shows a bell stop table. In the bell stop table, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, basically, the center line 8b A combination of symbols relating to the bell (ie, “bell-bell-bell”) is displayed along with the display combination, and the display combination is determined to be bell.

  Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The search order table searches whether or not it is applicable as the number of sliding pieces from a numerical value in a predetermined range (that is, 0 or 1 only for the left reel 3L in the MB gaming state, 0 to 4 otherwise) The search order is defined, and the search order indicates the order. The search order table of the present embodiment defines the search order based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table. For example, when the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is “0”, the number of sliding symbols “0”, “2”, “4”, “1” according to each of the search orders 1 to 5. ”And“ 3 ”are defined.

  Thus, the search order is defined so that the search order of the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is the highest (in other words, the search order of the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is the highest. Therefore, the number of sliding pieces extracted from the stop table is searched with priority over the number of other sliding pieces. Therefore, it is possible to prioritize the display of the symbols intended when developing the stop table.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the priority order table, pull-in data and priority pull-in status corresponding to each priority order are defined. The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to the granting of benefits (or between the types of internal winning combinations). The pull-in data has the same content as the internal winning combination storing area described above. For example, replay A, replay B1, replay B2, replay C1 and replay C2 are defined in the priority order 1, and the winning data is “00000000” for internal winning combination 1 and “01111100” for internal winning combination 2. ”And the internal winning combination 3 is represented by“ 00000000 ”. The priority pull-in status is data used for relatively evaluating the priority ranking between symbols at each symbol position. The priority pull-in status basically has a configuration in which the higher-order bit is turned on as the priority is higher, and the value is larger.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the internal winning combination is determined, it is stored (stored) in each internal winning combination storage area according to the storage area type. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area shown in FIG. 18 correspond to the bell, watermelon, orange, red cherry, peach cherry, chance small role, special bell 4 and special bell 3, respectively. Further, bits 0 to 6 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area shown in FIG. 19 correspond to special bell 2, special bell 1, replay A, replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, and replay C1, respectively. (Note that bit 7 is unused). Further, each of bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 3 storage area shown in FIG. 20 corresponds to each of BB2, BB1, and MB (note that bits 3 to 7 are not used). The configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining table, an identifier (that is, a flag) indicating the internal winning combination is stored in this carryover combination storing area. Specifically, each of bit 0 to bit 2 corresponds to each of BB2, BB1, and MB. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. In other words, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover”). The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”). While the identifier is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the stored identifier is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random value. In addition, since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the operation of the bonus game and the RT is started, an identifier indicating the type of the bonus game and the RT for which the operation is started is stored in the operating flag storage area. Specifically, each of bits 0 to 7 includes an RB operating flag, a BB2 operating flag, a BB1 operating flag, an MB operating flag, an RT4 operating flag, an RT3 operating flag, an RT2 operating flag, and an RT1 operating. It corresponds to each of the middle flags.

  Next, the configuration of the game state storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is updated based on the data stored in the operating flag storage area, an identifier indicating the type of gaming state is stored in the gaming state storage area. Specifically, each of bits 0 to 2 corresponds to a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an MB gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol type of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stored. In this embodiment, more strictly speaking, since three types of top lines 8a, center lines 8b, and bottom lines 8c are provided as effective lines, data indicating the types of symbols displayed on these effective lines is displayed. Stored. For example, in the case of the top line 8a, the symbol type corresponding to the upper stage in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stored in the symbol storage area. Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the expected display combination storing area, the priority pull-in status determined in accordance with the symbols at the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the rotating reel is stored. With the exception of “10000000” representing “stop prohibited”, the priority pull-in status increases as the value increases, and the priority pull-in status is arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel by referring to the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position. Moreover, the relative evaluation of the priority between each symbol becomes possible. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected. Further, except for “stop prohibited”, the symbol at the symbol position for which the highest value is determined as the priority pull-in status is the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, a correspondence table between reels and expected display combination storing areas will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the expected display combination storing area, the number of areas to be used is determined according to the number of reels that are rotating (that is, three), and the reels are rotating and are associated in order from the left reel. For example, if all three reels are rotating, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storage area 3 Corresponds to the right reel 3R. If the two reels are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to one of the left side, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the other. If one reel is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to this reel.

  Next, an effect table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the effect table, a plurality of types of effect identifiers are defined, and lottery values assigned to each effect identifier are defined for each type of internal winning combination. The effect identifier is data for identifying the type of effect. In the effect table, “normal”, “paper airplane (red)”, “paper airplane (yellow)”, “paper airplane (green)”, “paper airplane (blue)”, “slot win” and “ "Slot loss" is specified.

  In the effect table, the effect identifier is determined by searching to which lottery value the random value extracted from the range of “0 to 127” belongs. The lottery value represents the width of the numerical range assigned to each effect identifier among the number of all random numbers that can be extracted (ie, 128). Here, the search for which lottery value the extracted random number value corresponds to is performed by sequentially calculating “the extracted random number value—the lottery value of each effect identifier” from the top address (for example, “normal”). Is done. If a negative value is obtained as a result of the calculation, an effect identifier corresponding to the lottery value from which the negative value is obtained is determined.

  The normal-time effect table shown in FIG. 27 is a general gaming state, and an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is not determined (that is, any of BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area). Used to determine the performance to be performed when not). In the effect table for normal times, the winning probability of each effect identifier is different according to the type of the internal winning combination. Specifically, if the internal winning combination is Cherry, the winning probability of “paper airplane (red)” is high, and if the internal winning combination is Bell, the winning probability of “paper airplane (yellow)” is high. If is lost, the probability of winning “normal” is high. In the present embodiment, basically, the determined type of internal winning combination is suggested to the player by the color of the paper airplane displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  In the internal winning state effect table shown in FIG. 28, an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined (that is, any one of BB1, BB2, and MB is stored in the carryover combination storing area). Sometimes used to determine the performance to be performed. The lottery value assigned to each effect identifier is defined in common for all types of internal winning combinations. In the internal winning state effect table, there is a possibility that “slot win”, which is an effect identifier that could not be determined in the normal effect table, may be determined. In other words, in the present embodiment, an effect based on “slot win” is performed, so that the player can know that any one of BB1, BB2, or MB has been carried over.

  “Slot Win” and “Slot Loss” are effects that suggest an internal winning combination. Specifically, images are sequentially displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 at predetermined timings such as a start operation and a stop operation. By doing so, a series of videos are continuously displayed, and it is an effect that suggests whether or not an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined at the end of the video. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned effect is performed in one unit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a series of images are continuously displayed over a plurality of consecutive unit games. (In the present embodiment, both of these may be referred to as “continuous effects”).

  In the continuation effect, depending on whether or not an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined, a video with a common content is displayed until a certain point in time (in the present embodiment, the third stop operation is applied). The images are displayed and branched from a certain point in time, and videos having different contents are displayed. For example, it is possible to develop a series of stories by sequentially displaying videos that constitute a part of the story, and suggest whether the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the ending of the story. .

  “Slot win” is a result of displaying a pseudo image of the reel of the slot machine on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and changing and stopping the pseudo reel displayed as shown in FIG. 48 (1). In this way, an effect is displayed in which the same symbol is displayed side by side on one line. On the other hand, “slot losing” is the result of changing and stopping the pseudo-displayed reel, and as shown in FIG. 48 (2), the same symbol is not displayed side by side on one line. Production is performed. In such a continuous production, it becomes possible to know whether or not the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined by watching the end of the production, so attracting the player's interest in the whereabouts of the production It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, control performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed. In this initialization process, the input of the setting switch 19S is checked, and if it is determined that the setting switch 19S is on, the setting value is changed. Specifically, any one of the set values “1” to “6” is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 33 based on the inputs of the reset switch 20S and the start switch 6S. Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, data stored in various storage areas of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S3). In this process, when either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, it is checked whether or not to operate the RB. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on input checks of the insertion medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this process, if the RB operating flag is ON, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the MB operating flag is ON, an identifier indicating the MB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. If both the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, an identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S7). In this process, it is determined which random number value stored in the random value storage area belongs to a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the determination result. It is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation. In this process, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1. As a result of this subtraction, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter has become 0. If it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT1-RT4 operating flag is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S10). In this processing, processing such as determination of a stop table based on each internal winning combination storing area is performed. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 42) described later. When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is effective is stored in the RAM 33, and the pressing operation is validated. Done.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S12). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S13). In this display combination retrieval process, as a result of the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table matches, and processing for determining the type of display combination and the number of payouts is performed based on the determination result.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display command includes data such as the determined display combination. Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). In this process, the hopper 40 is controlled and the credit counter is updated based on the payout number counter. Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S16). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB, BB1, BB2, or MB operating flag is on (step S17). When the CPU 31 determines that any of the RB, BB1, BB2 or MB operating flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S18). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated. When the CPU 31 determines that none of the RB, BB1, BB2, or MB operating flag is on in step S17 or after step S18, a bonus operation check described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed. Processing is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the determined type of display combination, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S20). In this process, it is determined whether or not the display combination is any one of Replay A, Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, and Replay C2. Is copied to the automatic input counter. The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a combination of symbols related to replay has been displayed in the previous unit game, and for specifying the number of insertions in the previous unit game. As described above, the CPU 31 executes steps S2 to S20 as processing in the unit game, and when step S20 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S2 to execute processing in the next unit game.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S31). When the CPU 31 determines that neither the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When it is determined that either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32). When the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, it ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the RB operating flag is not ON, the CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (step S33). Thus, in this embodiment, if either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the operation of the RB is immediately started in the next unit game even if the operation of the RB ends. If BB1 or BB2 is in operation, RB is continuously operated. When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S51). In this process, it is determined whether or not a symbol combination related to replay is displayed in the previous unit game. When the CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, it performs an automatic insertion process (step S52). Specifically, a process of copying the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter is performed. Further, 3 is stored in the valid line counter, and a process of transmitting a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 is performed. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines. Further, in order to prevent the inserted number counter from being added even if medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 thereafter, the selector ( The solenoid (not shown) is driven.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed after step S52 or when it is determined in step S51 that the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S53). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 22S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When determining that the medal has passed, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (“3” in the present embodiment) (step S54). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S55). Next, the CPU 31 stores 3 in the effective line counter (step S56). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S57). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S54 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S58). The credit counter is data for counting the number of medals to be credited. Next, after determining in step S53 that no medals have passed after step S58, or after step S57, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (step S59). Specifically, when the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified, and based on the maximum value of the inserted number counter, the credit counter, and the inserted number counter (set according to the gaming state). Thus, a value to be added to the insertion number counter is calculated, and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S60). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S53. When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S53. When determining that the start switch 6S is on, the CPU 31 ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S91). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S92). In this process, when the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the process is changed to the corresponding RT operating internal lottery table based on the type of the RT operating flag that is on in the operating flag storage area. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any one of identifiers indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S93). When it is determined that any one of identifiers indicating BB1, BB2, or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 15 (step S94). Thereby, when there is a carryover combination, BB1, BB2 or MB is not determined redundantly. The CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number after step S94 or when it is determined in step S93 that none of the identifiers indicating BB1, BB2 or MB is stored in the carryover combination storage area. (Step S95).

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the random number value stored in the random value storage area, the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the setting value stored in the setting value storage area and the winning number defined in the internal lottery table. Are compared (step S96). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S97). When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S97, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines the internal winning combination and the storage area type based on the winning number (step S98). ). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination storing area based on the storage area type, and stores the internal winning combination (step S99).

  Next, after step S99 or when it is determined in step S97 that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and less than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S100). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S101). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S95. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S102). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 3 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination 3 storage area (step S103).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S104). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it ends the internal lottery process. When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the MB gaming state, it turns on bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and bits 0 to 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S105). That is, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the type of the determined winning number (that is, regardless of the extracted random number value), all of the medal payouts in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area The flag indicating the internal winning combination is turned on, and basically, any combination of symbols related to the payout of medals can be displayed on the active line. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 1 or more (step S111). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 1 or more (that is, the RT is not operating), the internal lottery table changing process is terminated. When the CPU 31 determines in step S111 that the RT game number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S112). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the general gaming state internal lottery table to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (step S113). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S112 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S114). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table for the general gaming state to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S115). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends. When the CPU 31 determines in step S114 that the RT2 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on (step S116). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT3 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 changes the general gaming state internal lottery table to the RT3 operating internal lottery table (step S117). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S116 that the RT3 operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the RT4 operating flag is on (step S118). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT4 operating flag is not on, it ends the internal lottery table changing process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RT4 operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 changes the general gaming state internal lottery table to the RT4 operating internal lottery table (step S119). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the rotating cylinder stop initial setting process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines a stop table based on the internal winning combination storing area (step S121). Specifically, the bit strings of the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are respectively the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 defined in the stop table determination table. It is determined whether or not the data matches a bit string of data. This determination is made, for example, by taking the logical product of the two from the head address of the stop table determination table (ie, the bell stop table). As a result, when both coincide, the corresponding stop table is determined. When all addresses have been searched and they do not match (for example, when the logical product is “0”), a stop table for losing is determined.

  In this way, it is possible to determine a common stop table between the case where the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined and the case where it is not determined, and the data capacity stored in the ROM Can be reduced. In the above determination, it may be determined whether or not the code including the internal winning combination 3 is included. In this case, it is preferable to perform processing such as masking the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the entire symbol storage area (step S122). Specifically, all bits in all symbol storage areas are turned on. Next, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S123). In the expected display combination storing process in step S123, prior to starting the rotation of all reels, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed. Processing to determine is performed. When this process ends, the turning stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 stores the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid as the number of display combination searches (step S131). For example, if it is called from the above-described spinning cylinder stop initial setting process, 3 is stored in the number of display combination searches. Next, the CPU 31 sets the leading address of the expected display combination storing area 1 (step S132). Specifically, the head address of the symbol position “0” in the expected display combination storing area 1 is set. Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position (step S133).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for a rotating reel from the right side based on the display combination search count, and determines it as a search target reel (step S134). Specifically, all of the rotating reels are searched from the right side, and the reels to be searched are determined in order from the left reel. For example, if it is called from the rotation stop initial setting process, all the reels are pseudo-rotating, and the display combination retrieval count is 3, so the left reel 3L is determined first. Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the search target reel and the symbol position (step S135). Specifically, based on the search target reel, the symbol position, and the symbol arrangement table, the symbol type at the symbol position adjacent to the symbol position is stored in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S136). In this process, based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table updated for each symbol position, a display combination prediction, that is, a symbol combination that may be displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is searched. Processing is performed. Next, the CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination status acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S137). In this process, a process for determining the priority pull-in status for each symbol position is performed based on the prediction of the display combination performed in the display combination search process described above.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and adds 1 to the symbol position (step S138). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol position is 21 (step S139). When the CPU 31 determines that the symbol position is not 21, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S134. When determining that the symbol position is 21 in step S139, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of display combination searches (step S140). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of display combination searches is 0 (step S141). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of display combination searches is 0, the CPU 30 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S141 that the number of display combination searches is not 0, it updates the address of the expected display combination storage area and stores the rotating identifier in all the symbol storage areas (step S142). The expected display combination storage area is updated in the order of the expected display combination storage area 1, the expected display combination storage area 2, and the expected display combination storage area 3. Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the stop control position (step S143). Specifically, if there is a stopped reel, the symbol storage area is updated based on the symbol counter of the reel and the symbol arrangement table. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S133 described above.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area and acquires an effective line counter (step S161). Specifically, an address corresponding to the top line 8a is set, and 3 is acquired as an effective line counter. Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S162). Specifically, an address corresponding to the bell is set.

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas (step S163). That is, the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is compared with the symbol combination corresponding to the current address of the symbol combination table. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored (step S164). When CPU 31 determines that they match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored, CPU 31 determines the display combination and stores the logical sum with the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S165).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of display combination searches is 0 (step S166). When determining that the number of display combination searches is 0, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, determines the number of payouts based on the determined display combination, and updates the payout number counter (step S167). If the payout number counter exceeds 15, it is changed to 15. The CPU 31 determines, after step S167, that it does not match except for the symbol storage area where the rotating identifier is stored in step S164, or that the number of display combination searches is not 0 in step S166. Sometimes, the symbol combination table address is updated (step S168). The address is updated to an end code when all symbol combinations have been checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (step S169). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, it proceeds to step S163. When the CPU 31 determines that it is an end code, it determines whether or not the valid line counter is 0 (step S170). When the CPU 31 determines that the effective line counter is 0, the display combination search process is terminated. When determining that the effective line counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the effective line counter and updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S171). That is, if it is the top line 8a, it is updated to the center line 8b. When this process ends, the display combination search process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination status acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the search target reel is the left reel and whether the display combination includes cherry (that is, either red cherry or peach cherry) (step S181). When it is not possible to determine that the search target reel is the left reel and the display combination includes cherry, the CPU 31 clears the bit related to the display combination cherry (step S182). Specifically, bit 3 and bit 4 of the display combination 1 storage area are cleared.

  After step S182 or when it is determined in step S181 that the search target reel is the left reel and the display combination includes cherry, the CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination (that is, each internal winning combination storage area) and the display combination ( That is, the exclusive OR of each display combination storage area) is obtained, and the logical product of the result and the display combination is obtained (step S183). By this processing, it is determined whether or not there is an ON bit only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current symbol position is determined. It turns out whether or not it satisfies the internal winning combination. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the bits relating to the payout of medals are 0 (step S184). Specifically, bits 0 to 7 corresponding to the internal winning combination (and display combination) 1 storage area in the logical product, and bits 0 and 1 corresponding to the internal winning combination (and display combination) 2 storage area It is determined whether or not all are zero.

  When determining that all of the bits related to the payout of medals are not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bits related to the cherry are on (step S185). Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of bit 3 and bit 4 corresponding to the internal winning combination (and display combination) 1 storage area in the logical product is 1. When determining that the bit related to cherry is on, the CPU 31 determines 80H as the priority pull-in status (step S186). That is, “10000000” indicating stop prohibition is determined as the priority pull-in status. This avoids erroneous display of symbol combinations that do not satisfy the internal winning combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S184 that all of the bits related to the payout of medals are 0, it determines whether or not all of the bits related to replay and bonus operations are 0 (step S187). Specifically, all of bits 2 to 6 corresponding to the internal winning combination (and display combination) 2 storage area and bits 0 to 2 corresponding to the internal winning combination (and display combination) 3 storage area in the logical product. Whether or not is 0 is determined. When the CPU 31 determines that all of the bits related to replay and bonus operations are not 0, or when it is determined in step S185 that the bit related to cherry is not on, the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is effective is It is determined whether or not 1 (step S188). If the CPU 31 determines that the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is effective is 1 (that is, the rotating reel is the last one), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S186.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S188 that the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid is not 1, or when it is determined in step S187 that all the bits related to replay and bonus operation are 0, the priority table Is set (step S189). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks, and sets 1 as the initial value of the priority order (step S190). Next, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the current priority order, the internal winning combination, and the display combination (step S191). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (step S192). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 acquires a priority pull-in status corresponding to the current priority order, and performs a logical sum with the already acquired priority pull-in status (step S193). The initial value of the priority pull-in status is 0.

  After step S193 or when determining that the logical product is 0 in step S192, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (step S194). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S195). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S191. When determining that the number of checks is 0, or after step S186, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in status in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the current symbol position (step S196). When this process ends, the expected display combination status acquisition process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S211). When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats the process of step S211. When so-called automatic stop is performed, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. When determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button and invalidates the corresponding stop button (step S212). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S213). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S214). When determining that the game state is the MB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed (step S215). When determining that the left stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (step S216). When CPU 31 determines in step S214 that it is not in the MB gaming state after step S216, or when it is determined in step S215 that the left stop button has not been pressed, based on the type of the symbol counter and the stop button. Then, the number of sliding pieces is extracted from the stop table (step S217).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S218). In this priority pull-in control process, based on the priority pull-in status determined for each symbol position of the corresponding reel and the search order table, a predetermined range (that is, the maximum slip) The symbol with the highest priority among the symbols up to the symbol (range of the number of frames) is determined (that is, if the priority pull-in status is the same value, the symbol having the highest search order) is determined, and the reel is determined based on this symbol. The process of stopping the rotation of is performed. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S219). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the stop control position (step S220). That is, the identifier of the symbol displayed on the active line for the stopped reel is stored in all symbol storage areas. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S221). When it is determined that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the reel stop control process is ended. When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the CPU 31 performs the above-described expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 35) (step S222). In this process, a process of determining the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” is performed for the reels that are rotating except for the stopped reels. When this process ends, the reel stop control process ends.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 selects the expected display combination storing area according to the pressed stop button (step S231). Next, the CPU 31 compares the priority pull-in status for the number of checks from the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter (step S232). Next, the CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in status except for “stop prohibition” and determines it as display combination prediction data (step S233).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a search order table and sets 1 as the initial value of the search order (step S234). Next, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table (step S235). Thus, when the stop operation is detected, one of the numerical ranges 0 to Y is acquired as the number of sliding frames based on the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means, the stop table, and the search order table. . Next, the CPU 31 adds the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter by the number of sliding frames, and acquires the priority pull-in status (step S236). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is prohibited from being stopped (step S237).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the stop is not prohibited in step S237, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data (step S238). When determining that the two are not the same, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of sliding pieces has been saved (step S239). When it is determined that the number of sliding pieces has not been saved, the CPU 31 saves the number of sliding pieces (step S240). In this way, based on the internal winning combination, among the symbols specified by the symbol specifying means and each of the Y symbols consecutive thereto (in other words, the Yth symbol from the symbols specified by the symbol specifying means) When the highest priority is determined (among the symbols included in the range up to the symbol) and the symbol priority based on the number of acquired slips is the same as the highest priority, this acquired slip The number of frames is determined as the most appropriate number of sliding symbols.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the stop is prohibited in step S237 after step S240 or determines that the number of sliding pieces is being saved in step S239, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and sets the search order. 1 is added (step S241). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step S242). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S235. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the CPU 31 returns the number of retracted sliding pieces (step S243).

  The CPU 31 determines the stop control position based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter after step S243 or when it is determined that the priority pull-in status acquired in step S238 is the same as the expected display combination data (step S244). When the stop control position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 42) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined. When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is either BB1 or BB2 (step S251). When determining that the display combination is either BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S252). When determining that the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs the BB1 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S253). When determining that the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S254).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2 in step S251, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S255). When it is determined that the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S256). The CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storing area after step S256, after step S253, or after step S254 (step S257). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter, and clears the RT1 operating flag to RT4 operating flag (step S258). Next, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S259). The bonus start command includes the type of bonus game to be activated and the like. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in step S255, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is any one of Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, and Replay C2 (Step S260). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not one of the replay B1, the replay B2, the replay C1, and the replay C2, the bonus operation check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is any one of Replay B1, Replay B2, Replay C1, or Replay C2, the CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag and clears the RT2 operating flag to RT4 operating flag ( Step S261).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is either replay B1 or replay B2 (step S262). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is either replay B1 or replay B2, the CPU 31 stores 80 in the RT game number counter (step S263). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is neither the replay B1 nor the replay B2, the CPU 31 stores 160 in the RT game number counter (step S264). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends. When it is determined in step S255 that the display combination is not MB, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating flag is turned on. When it is determined that the flag is turned on, steps S260 to S264 are performed. Processing can be omitted to prevent unnecessarily long periods of time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S271). When determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S272). When determining that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 turns on the RT4 operating flag and stores 1 in the RT game number counter (step S273). Next, the CPU 31 performs MB end processing (step S274). Specifically, the MB operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared.

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on in step S271, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S275). When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S276). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag is on (step S277). When determining that the BB1 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 turns on the RT2 operating flag and stores 30 in the RT game number counter (step S278). When the CPU 31 determines in step S277 that the BB1 operating flag is on, it turns on the RT3 operating flag and stores 50 in the RT game number counter (step S279).

  After step S279 or after step S278, the CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (step S280). Specifically, the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. If the CPU 31 determines in step S276 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (step S281). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S282). When the CPU 31 determines that the winable number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S275 that no win has been established, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter (step S283).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S284). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S284, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S282, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing (step S285). Specifically, the RB operating flag in the aforementioned operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. After step S285, after step S274, or after step S280, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S286). The bonus end command includes the type of bonus game whose operation is to be ended. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S291). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S292). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S293). Specifically, if a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate and rotate at a constant speed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and displaying the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S295). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

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

  First, the reset interrupt process performed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU of the sub control circuit 72 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt stored in the program ROM 83 is generated based on the occurrence of the interrupt. The processing is performed sequentially.

  When power is turned on to the gaming machine, first, the sub CPU performs an initialization process (step S301). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command has been received (step S302). When the sub CPU determines that the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 has been received, the sub CPU performs a reception process according to the type of the command (step S303). Specifically, the sub CPU performs a start command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44, according to the type of command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub CPU makes an image effect request after step S303 or when determining that the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is not received in step S302 (step S304). Specifically, the sub CPU uses the liquid crystal display device 5 for the image control IC 86 based on the effect identifier (more strictly, effect data based on the effect identifier) determined in the effect process according to the above-described command. Request image display. The image control IC 86 displays an image based on the image effect request on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the sub CPU makes a lamp effect request (step S305). Specifically, the sub CPU requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the LED 101 and the like based on the effect identifier determined in the effect process according to the above-described command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 uses the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern based on the lamp effect request. Next, the sub CPU makes a sound effect request (step S306). Specifically, the sub CPU requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the speakers 21L and 21R based on the music data determined in the rendering process according to the command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes output of sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound effect request by the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the process moves to step S302.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU updates various data (step S311). Specifically, based on the start command, the internal winning combination storage area and the game state storage area in the sub-RAM are updated. Next, the sub CPU extracts a random number value (step S312). Next, the sub CPU determines whether it is in the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state (step S313). When it is determined that the sub CPU is in the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the sub CPU determines an effect identifier based on a bonus game effect table (not shown) (step S314).

  When the sub CPU determines in step S313 that it is neither the BB gaming state nor the MB gaming state, it determines whether any of BB1, BB2, or MB is included in the internal winning combination ( Step S315). When the sub CPU determines that any of BB1, BB2, or MB is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU determines an effect identifier based on the internal winning state effect table (step S316). When the sub CPU determines that none of BB1, BB2, or MB is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU determines an effect identifier based on the normal effect table (step S317). Next, the sub CPU sets effect data based on the effect identifier after step S317 or after step S318 (step S318). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  Hereinafter, the operations of the reel stop control process and the priority pull-in control process described above will be described with specific examples with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46 show a storage example of the expected display combination storing area. FIG. 47 shows a display example of a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  For each of the above processes, when the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has not been determined (this is referred to as “Pattern 1”), and when the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined (this) Will be described as “Pattern 2”. In the pattern 1, only the bell is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are stored. In pattern 2, Bell and BB2 are determined as the internal winning combination (that is, “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the internal winning combination is stored). 3) “00000001” is stored in the 3 storage area, and “0” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area).

[Pattern 1]
Hereinafter, for pattern 1, the stop start position of the left reel 3L corresponding to the first stop operation is “5”, the stop start position of the middle reel 3C corresponding to the second stop operation is “1”, and the third The case where the stop start position of the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop operation is “1” will be described as an example.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, in the turning stop initial setting process, a bell stop table is determined, and the head address thereof is stored. Next, priority is given to all symbol positions from symbol position “0” to symbol position “20” of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the expected display combination storing process, display combination searching process, and expected display combination status acquisition process. The determination of the pull-in status is made sequentially. As a result, as shown in (1) of FIG. 45, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In (1) of FIG. 45, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storage area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(First stop operation reel stop control process)
First, since the left stop button 7L is pressed when the symbol counter is "5", the number of sliding pieces "3" is extracted from the bell stop table. Thereafter, in the priority pull-in control process, since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (1) of FIG. 45 is selected. Next, “5” which is the maximum possible number of sliding pieces is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “5”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie, 80H)”. Here, “00000010” of symbol positions “5”, “7”, and “8” is the highest priority pull-in status, and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols “3” extracted from the search order table and the stop table. The number of sliding symbols (here, the number of sliding symbols “3” in the search order “1”) acquired based on the search order table from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “5” The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, symbol position “8”) is acquired. Since the priority pull-in status acquired here and the expected display combination data are the same, “3” acquired based on the search order table is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and the stop control position “8” is determined. . When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “8”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 47, the left display window 4L has an orange in the upper stage, a bell in the middle stage, and a lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen.

(After the first stop operation, display combination prediction storage process)
For the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, as shown in (2) of FIG. 45, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In (2) of FIG. 45, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(Second stop operation reel stop control process)
First, since the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “4” is extracted from the bell stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. By referring to the search order table and searching for an appropriate number of sliding symbols in the search order based on the number of sliding symbols “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols (the search order is “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “5” is determined. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “5”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 47, the middle display window 4C has a replay on the upper stage, a bell on the lower stage, and a lower stage. Orange is displayed on the screen.

(After 2nd stop operation, display combination expected storage process)
For the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, as shown in (3) of FIG. 45, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area.

(Third stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “2” is extracted from the bell stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding symbols in the search order based on the number of sliding symbols “2” with reference to the retrieval order table, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “3” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “3”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 47, the right display window 4R has a watermelon in the upper stage, a bell in the middle stage, and a lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen. As a result, in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a combination of symbols related to the bell, in which three bells of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged along the center line 8b, is displayed.

[Pattern 2]
Hereinafter, pattern 2 will be described by taking as an example a case where a stop operation is performed in the same order and stop start position as pattern 1.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, the bell stop table is determined, and as shown in (1) of FIG. 46, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area.

(First stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “5”, the number of sliding pieces “3” is extracted from the bell stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding pieces in the search order based on the number of sliding pieces “3” with reference to the search order table, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “8” is determined. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “8”, as shown in (2) of FIG. 47, the left display window 4L has an orange in the upper stage, a bell in the lower stage, and a lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen.

(Second stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “4” is extracted from the bell stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (2) of FIG. 46 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding symbols in the search order based on the number of sliding symbols “4” with reference to the retrieval order table, “3” is determined as the number of sliding symbols (search order “4”). Corresponding), the stop control position “4” is determined. Then, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “4”, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the middle display window 4C has a bell at the upper stage, an orange at the middle stage, and an orange at the lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen.

(Third stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “2” is extracted from the bell stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (3) of FIG. 46 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding symbols in the search order based on the number of sliding symbols “2” with reference to the retrieval order table, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “3” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “3”, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the right display window 4R has a watermelon on the upper stage, a bell on the middle stage, and a lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen. As a result, in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a combination of symbols related to BB2 in which three reds 7 of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged along the bottom line 8c is displayed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a common stop table is used when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined and when another internal winning combination is determined. And the stop control of the rotation of the reel is performed based on this. Therefore, depending on the timing of the stop operation performed by the player, the same combination of symbols (by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined and when it is not ( That is, in the above-described example, it is possible to display a combination of symbols related to the bell.

  Accordingly, when an effect that suggests the determined internal winning combination such as “paper airplane (red)” or “slot win” is performed, a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (reach eyes, etc.) ), It can be difficult to detect whether or not an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in an effect that suggests an internal winning combination, and the player can fully enjoy the fun of the effect. In particular, in the case where a continuous effect is performed, such as “slot win” in the present embodiment, it continues after the presence or absence of the determination of the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game can be detected during the effect. There is a problem that the player's interest in the whereabouts of the performance is lowered. However, this can be solved, so that it is more preferable. That is, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the whereabouts of the continuation effect, and the player can fully enjoy the fun of the effect.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, a common stop table is determined as when other internal winning combinations are determined. Depending on the timing at which the stop operation is detected, a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (for example, the middle reel 3C in the above-described patterns 1 and 2) Refer to the stop control). Therefore, the skill of the player can be reflected, and the interest of the game can be prevented from being lowered.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Note that the gaming machine comprises a reel, a symbol display means, a start operation detection means, an internal winning combination determination means, a stop table storage means, a stop table determination means, a reel rotation means, a stop operation detection means, a reel stop control means, Specific configurations such as bonus game operating means, effect data storage means, effect data determination means, effect execution means, stop table storage means, stop table determination means, symbol identification means, number of sliding piece acquisition means, priority order determination means, etc. The present embodiment is not limited to each element, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  An effect that suggests an internal winning combination is not limited to the one applied in the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. It should be noted that the effect to be applied is the effect of the content such that it can be determined at a glance whether the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined, as in the case of the above-mentioned continuous effect, etc. It is preferable that the effect of the present invention is remarkable because the content of the effect is preferably observed to suggest the presence or absence of the determination.

  1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 17, FIG. 27 and FIG. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIG. 25 and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 29 to 44 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the search order table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the game state storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the display combination expected storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the reel of the main control circuit 71, and a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows the effect table for normal times of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the production table for internal winning states of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action | operation monitoring process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the spinning cylinder stop initial setting process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction status acquisition process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority attraction | suction control process by the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of reset interrupt processing performed by a sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception by the sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the example of a storage of a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows the example of a storage of a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the combination of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the effect performed in the display apparatus 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop table storage means for storing a plurality of types of stop tables for defining the number of sliding pieces for each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
Stop table determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop tables stored by the stop table storage means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
Reel rotating means for rotating the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit, the number of sliding symbols is acquired based on the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit and the stop table determined by the stop table determining unit. Means,
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, a predetermined number of symbols are determined from the symbols specified by the symbol specifying means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Priority determining means for determining the highest priority pull-in order in
When the priority drawing order of symbols based on the number of sliding pieces acquired by the number of sliding pieces acquisition means is the same as the priority drawing order determined by the priority order determination means, the slip acquired by the number of sliding pieces acquisition means While performing the stop control of the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the number of frames, the priority drawing order of the symbols based on the number of sliding symbols acquired by the number of sliding symbols acquisition unit is determined by the priority level determination unit When the order is not the same, the reel stop control means for controlling the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the symbol of the priority drawing order determined by the priority order determination means ;
When a combination of specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game that is relatively advantageous to the player;
Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect data;
Effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data stored by the effect data storage means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
Effect executing means for executing an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means,
The stop table determining means includes
When an internal symbol combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit, and an internal symbol combination related to another symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination by the internal symbol combination determining unit A gaming machine, wherein a common stop table is determined when a winning combination is determined . The production execution means
When specific effect data is determined by the effect data determining means, a series of videos is continuously displayed, and whether an internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined at the end of the series of videos The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect suggesting whether or not is executed.

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