JP2008154798A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the contents of a finished production even when the production is finished.
A sub-control circuit (72) of a gaming machine (1) determines presentation data to be produced on the liquid crystal display unit (5a) according to the winning combination, and performs the presentation based on the decided presentation data. The liquid crystal display unit (5a) is controlled. Then, on condition that a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot (20), the liquid crystal display unit (5a) is controlled so as to cancel the effect based on the determined effect data, and the control to cancel is performed. In the condition, the effect data corresponding to the canceled effect is stored in the premium effect storage area. The sub control circuit (72) determines the stored effect data as effect data to be effected on the liquid crystal display unit (5a) on the condition that the effect data is stored in the premium effect storage area.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the gaming state is not better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a combination, a combination that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role that can play a predetermined number of games (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”).

  In addition, in current mainstream models, a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and a winning in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out is A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, it is a slot machine provided with effect means for effecting, and this effect means is based on the occurrence of a betting input for the next game when the effect is executed after the game ends, An effect ending means capable of ending the effect halfway is provided, and when the betting input is an automatic bet input generated based on the result of the game, an effect end invalidating means for continuing the effect without ending the effect is provided. A slot machine characterized by this is proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, when the player makes a bet input by himself, the effect can be ended, but when the bet input is performed by an automatic bet input, the effect does not end. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not to end the presentation based on the player's will.
JP 2004-344448 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, when the player accidentally ends the production, the contents of this production cannot be confirmed, and the player may suffer a disadvantage. Therefore, there is a need for a gaming machine that can grasp the contents of the finished presentation even when the presentation is finished.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the content of the finished effect even when the effect is ended.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above. In the gaming machine, the effect means for effecting and the effect data effected by the effect means among the plurality of effect data according to the winning combination. Effect data determining means for determining, and effect control means for controlling the effect means so as to perform the effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means, the effect control means satisfying a predetermined condition Thus, the effect data is stored on the condition that the effect means is controlled to stop the effect based on the effect data, and the effect control means controls to stop the effect. A data storage means is further provided, and the effect data determination means uses the effect data stored in the effect data storage means on the condition that the effect data is stored in the effect data storage means. In and determining the effect data to direct.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, a reel 3L described later) having a plurality of display sections (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. , 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and a game start command signal (for example, described later) for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) according to the start operation signal. A start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command and a plurality of predetermined roles in accordance with the game start command signal (for example, to be described later) In accordance with the game start command signal and the winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) Design Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for starting the symbol variation display by the display means, and each of the plurality of display units In response to a stop operation signal, a stop command signal (for example, a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation described later) is output instructing to stop symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit. This stop command signal is based on a plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.), the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, a step of performing steps S16 to S18 in FIG. , A main control circuit 71 described later), an effecting means for effecting (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a described later), and the effect data effected by the effecting means among a plurality of effect data according to the winning combination. The effect data is determined based on the effect data determined by the effect data determination means (for example, the means for performing step S134 in FIG. 25 described later, the sub control circuit 72 described later) and the effect data determination means. Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72, which will be described later), and the production control means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game medal insertion command, which will be described later) The presentation means is controlled to stop the production based on the production data (for example, the process of step S115 in FIG. 23 described later is performed). ), On the condition that the effect control means performs control to stop the effect, the effect data corresponding to the canceled effect (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “8” described later) is stored. Data storage means (for example, a premium effect storage area described later, a work RAM 84 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later, etc.) are further provided, and the effect data determination means stores effect data in the effect data storage means. On the condition (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S126 in FIG. 24 described later), the stored effect data is determined as effect data to be generated by the effect means (for example, described later) (The process of step S127 of FIG. 24 is performed).

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the effect control means controls the effect means so as to perform the effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied, The production means is controlled so as to stop the operation. The effect data storage means stores effect data corresponding to the canceled effect. The effect data determining means determines the effect data to be effected from the plurality of effect data. When the effect data is stored in the effect data storage means, the stored effect data is determined as the effect data for effecting. To do. Thereby, the production | presentation means can perform the produced production again. From the viewpoint of the player, since the canceled production is performed again, the content of the production can be reliably grasped without being overlooked even if the production is canceled.

  In particular, as described in (1), in the gaming machine that determines the presentation data to be produced by the production means according to the winning combination, the player makes a guess of the winning combination by the production means, but the production is stopped. In this case, it becomes difficult for the player to guess the winning combination. Also, depending on the winning combination, there may be a significant impact on the game, but when the production is stopped, it is not possible to grasp that the winning combination has been determined, so it is not possible to obtain a profit for the winning combination. In some cases, the player may suffer disadvantages. However, in the gaming machine described in (1), this effect can be performed again even if the effect is stopped. Thereby, since the player can grasp the information about the winning combination, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage caused by missing the effect, and as a result, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), game value information storage means (for example, a BET number described later) for storing information (for example, a BET number described later) of game value (for example, a medal described later) is stored. Updating means, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and the like, and the effect control means is fulfilled by satisfying a predetermined condition that game value information is stored in the game value information storage means (for example, described later) 22), the effect means is controlled to stop the effect based on the effect data, and the start command means stores a predetermined game in the game value information storage means. A gaming machine characterized by instructing the start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on condition that value information is stored.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), since the effect is stopped when the game value information is stored in the game value information storage means, the effect is generated according to the operation of storing the game value information by the player. Can be canceled. Even in this case, the canceled effect can be performed again, so that even if the player accidentally stops the effect, the player can grasp the contents of this effect. In particular, if the operation that shows the necessary information is canceled by its own operation, the player may fall into self-disgust and cannot enjoy the subsequent game, but by performing this effect again, The player can enjoy the subsequent game.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1), the effect control unit cancels the effect based on the effect data when a predetermined condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command unit is satisfied. A game machine characterized by controlling the effect means as described above.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), since the effect is stopped when the game start command signal is output by the start command means, the effect can be stopped according to the start operation by the player. Even in this case, the canceled effect can be performed again, so that even if the player accidentally stops the effect, the player can grasp the contents of this effect. In particular, if an operation that shows necessary information is canceled by its own operation, the player may be disgusted and cannot enjoy the subsequent games. The player can enjoy the subsequent game.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (1) to (3), the stop control means stops the variable display of symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means stops a specific role (for example, described later) BB1, BB2, which will be described later, RB, which will be described later) (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” which will be described later, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” which will be described later, “BAR-” which will be described later) BAR-BAR "etc.) is provided on the condition that it is displayed on the condition, advantageous state operating means (for example, means for performing bonus operation processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) The effect data includes specific effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to an effect identifier “8” (V-shaped fireworks effect) described later) for notifying that the specific role is a winning combination, and the effect data storage means Is said production control means On the condition that the effect data determined by the effect data determining means when the control for stopping the effect is performed is the specific effect data (for example, YES is determined in step S113 in FIG. 23 described later). This specific effect data is stored (for example, the processing of step S114 in FIG. 23 described later is performed).

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), the effect data includes the specific effect data for notifying that the specific combination that triggers the operation in an advantageous state is the winning combination. Then, the effect data storage means is provided on the condition that the effect data determined by the effect data determination means when the effect control means is controlled to stop the effect is the specific effect data. Store the data. That is, the effect data storage means stores only specific effect data among the plurality of effect data.

  Thereby, even if the effect that informs that the specific winning combination is a winning combination is stopped, this effect can be performed again. Therefore, the player can grasp that the specific combination is a winning combination, and can display the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination by the symbol display means, and can obtain the benefit of advantageous operation. Further, since the game can be prevented from being ended even though the specific combination is a winning combination, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  Also, the effect data stored in the effect data storage means is only this specific effect data. Therefore, even if an effect other than the effect based on the specific effect data is stopped, the effect is not performed again, and the player can smoothly advance the game. In particular, for a player who plays a game for a long time, if this unnecessary presentation is performed again despite the stoppage of the presentation, the willingness to play is diminished. Since the necessary performance is not performed again, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the willingness to play is not reduced even if the player plays a game for a long time.

  (5) Symbol display means (for example, a reel 3L described later) having a plurality of display sections (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols. , 3C, 3R, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and a game start command signal (for example, described later) for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) according to the start operation signal. A start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command and a plurality of predetermined roles in accordance with the game start command signal (for example, to be described later) In accordance with the game start command signal and the winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing to be described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) Figure Start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like, which start display of symbol variation by the display means, and each of the plurality of display units. In response to a stop operation signal, a stop command signal (for example, a signal for instructing stop of symbol variation described later) is output instructing to stop symbol variation display on the corresponding display unit. This stop command signal is based on a plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.), the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means, and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Stop control means (for example, a step of performing steps S16 to S18 in FIG. Stage, the main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the stop control means stop the variable display of the symbols in all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means stops the specific role (for example, BB1 to be described later, BB2, RB described later) (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” described later, “BAR-BAR-BAR” described later) For example, a means for performing bonus operation at the time described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and an effect means for effecting ( For example, an effect data determining means (for example, step S193 in FIG. 34 to be described later) that determines effect data to be effected by the effect means among a plurality of effect data, for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a described later). Processing And an effect control means (for example, an after-mentioned sub control circuit 72 to be described later) for controlling the effect so as to perform an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means. Etc., and the plurality of pieces of effect data are effect data corresponding to effect identifiers “101” to “136” described later, for example, which are continuously provided during a plurality of unit games. ) And specific effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to a bonus notification effect described later) for notifying that the specified combination (for example, BB1, described later, BB2, described later, RB described later) is a winning combination. And when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the effect control means is controlling the effect means based on the continuous effect data (for example, cherry or Effect data storage means for storing the specific effect data (for example, a premium effect storage area described later, a work RAM 84 described later, a sub control circuit 72 described later, etc.) The effect data determination means is provided on the condition that the effect control means continuously controls the effect means based on the continuous effect data during the plurality of unit games (for example, The determination means for determining whether or not the specific effect data is stored in the effect data storage means (for example, as shown in FIG. On the condition that it is determined that the data is stored by the means for performing the process of step S175, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later, etc. For example, on the condition that YES is determined in step S175 of FIG. 33 to be described later, the specific effect data (for example, effect data corresponding to a bonus notification effect to be described later) is determined as effect data effected by the effect means. And a means for performing (for example, means for performing step S176 in FIG. 33 described later).

  According to the gaming machine described in (5), when the continuous effect data is determined by the effect data determining means, the effect control means controls the effect means continuously during a plurality of unit games. The effect data storage means specifies that a specific combination is a winning combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the effect control unit is controlling the effect means based on the continuous effect data. Stores production data. The effect data deciding means stores the specific effect data in the effect data storage means on condition that the effect control means is continuously controlled during a plurality of unit games by the effect control means based on the continuous effect data. If it is determined whether or not it is stored, this specific effect data is determined as effect data to be effected by the effect means.

  (5) As described above, in a gaming machine that determines the presentation data to be produced by the production means according to the winning combination, the player estimates the winning combination by the production of the producing means. At this time, since the continuous performance data for performing the performance continuously for a plurality of unit games is determined based on the winning combination in the unit game, the player is determined during the plurality of unit games. There is a possibility that the winning role cannot be guessed. Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during a plurality of unit games in which effects are continuously performed, specific effect data for notifying that the specific role is a winning combination is stored in the effect data storage means. In addition, after a plurality of unit games are performed, an effect is performed based on the stored specific effect data. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to expect that a specific role is determined as the winning combination by performing an effect corresponding to the specific effect data, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  (6) In the gaming machine described in (5), winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table described later) having information on a numerical range (for example, a random range described later) corresponding to each of the plurality of combinations. Is stored with a winning combination determination information storage means (for example, an internal lottery table described later, a RAM 33 described later, a ROM 32 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the winning combination determining means includes the game start command signal Accordingly, the winning combination corresponding to the numerical value range including the random number value extracted by the random lottery based on the winning combination determination information (for example, the random value extracted in the process of step S6 in FIG. 14 described later) is won. The winning combination is determined as a winning combination (for example, a winning combination described later, an internal winning combination described later, a carryover combination described later), and the winning combination determining information is the specific combination (for example, BB1, described later, BB2, described later, RB, etc.) and a part or all of the numerical value range constituting the specific numerical value range, and correspond to a predetermined combination (for example, cherry to be described later, watermelon to be described later) Information of a predetermined numerical range, and the effect data storage means is configured such that the winning combination determination means is the predetermined winning means while the effect control means is controlling the effect means based on the continuous effect data. When a predetermined condition of determining a winning combination as a winning combination is satisfied (for example, when YES is determined in step S194 of FIG. 34 described later), the specific effect data is stored (for example, FIG. 34 described later). The game machine is characterized by performing the process of step S196.

  According to the gaming machine described in (6), when a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a specific combination may be determined as a winning combination. Therefore, when a predetermined combination is determined as a winning combination during a plurality of unit games in which an effect is continuously performed, specific effect data for notifying that the specific combination is a winning combination is stored in the effect data It is stored in the means, and after a plurality of unit games are performed, the effect is performed based on the stored specific effect data. From the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to expect that a specific role is determined as the winning combination by performing an effect corresponding to the specific effect data, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the contents of the finished effect even when the effect is finished.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

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

  The casing 4 forming the entire gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 2. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as display lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These display lines are operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”), or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. One, three, and five are activated respectively. Which display line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

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

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

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

  A 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, and a maximum BET lamp 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one display line is activated (when one effective line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three display lines are activated (when three valid lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) display lines are activated (when all (5) valid lines are set).

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined display line is validated as described above.

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

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In the embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “first stop operation” is “second stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “cherry (design 94)”, “bell (design 95) ) "," Watermelon (symbol 96) "," Replay (symbol 97) ", and" Blank (symbol 98) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, RB (Regular Bonus), BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, and Replay are provided in the role of the embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be won internally, the probability of internal winning, and the like.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (the number of medals to be paid out to the player with respect to the number of medals inserted to play a game) is smaller than one. This general gaming state is composed of a flag between BB and a non-flag that does not carry over. The “carryover combination” means a combination in which a corresponding symbol combination is allowed along one or more games along the active line, and between the flags, a symbol combination corresponding to BB is aligned along the active line. Is allowed across one or more games. In addition, there is no internal winning for BB between flags, and there may be an internal winning for BB between non-flags. Therefore, even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State.

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

  The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The condition for updating the RB operating flag to ON is that RB is established or that a BB operating flag described later is ON.

  The condition for updating the RB operating flag to be off is that the possible number of games is 0, the possible number of winnings is 0, or that the BB operating flag is updated to off. “Number of possible games” refers to the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state, and is defined as 12 in the embodiment. The “number of wins possible” refers to the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB gaming state, and is defined as eight in the embodiment.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB operating flag is in an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to ON is that BB is satisfied. The condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is that the number of medals paid out exceeds the payable number. “Payable number” refers to the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. Then it is 350 sheets.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until it is updated to off will be described. When BB is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. When this BB operating flag is updated to ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON. When the possible number of games is 0 or the possible number of winnings is 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

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

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (FIGS. 14 to 20 described later), and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

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

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

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, and a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamp 9 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Yes. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, BET switches 11 to 13, C / P. There are a switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal (a signal for instructing the start of the game). The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate a stop command signal (a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol) in accordance with the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (random number range), and the sampling circuit 37 generates one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Sampling. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, for example. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) is indirectly associated with the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal symbol combination. It can be said that.

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

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

  Further, a symbol combination table (FIG. 8) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishment determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. The above symbol combination table is used when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after the all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped (display combination confirmation). Referenced. The display combination (display combination data) is basically a combination (established combination) corresponding to the symbol combination arranged along the effective line. The player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When an internal winning combination or a stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 stops the stop switch 7LS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. , 7CS, 7RS, and a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the operation signal sent from the 7CS, 7RS and the determined stop table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program (FIGS. 21 to 28 described later) executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables described later (FIGS. 11 to 13 described later), and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state), the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (see FIG. 1)) is selected and 7 is determined as the number of lotteries. The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 7 is updated to 3 when it is between the flags. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 6 described later) is selected, and 3 is determined as the number of lotteries.

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

  The internal lottery table determination table includes information on the type of the internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the game state is the general game state (when the internal lottery table is switched to the internal lottery table for the general game state), the internal lottery table for the general game state (described later in FIG. 6). (1)) is selected, and 7 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S41 in FIG. 17 described later). The number of lotteries is the number of times required for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, if it is between the flags, the number of lotteries determined to be 7 is updated to 4 (step S43 in FIG. 17 described later).

  When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 6 described later) is selected, and 3 is determined as the number of lotteries (described later in FIG. 17). Step S41).

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

  The internal lottery table is basically provided for each gaming state, and includes information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, since the winning number corresponds to the combination, the internal lottery table indicates the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the numerical range corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined combinations. Have information.

  6 shows a general gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 6 (2) shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table.

  In the determination of the winning number (lottery) based on the internal lottery table, the random number is a lower limit value corresponding to the winning number until the winning number becomes 0 in descending order from the same winning number as the number of times determined for each gaming state. It is determined whether it is within the range indicated by the upper limit value. If the random number value is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value, the corresponding winning number is won. In addition, the number of times of determining whether or not it is within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number is the same as the number of lotteries determined in the internal lottery table determination table of FIG.

  If the random number is not within the range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number is 0 (lost). The internal winning combination lose indicates that the internal lottery did not win the combination associated with the player's profit. Further, the loss in the embodiment is not a combination associated with the game value. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss as the internal winning combination can be considered as an arbitrary symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the plurality of predetermined combinations. The corresponding symbol combination is not provided.

  The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7 described later).

  For example, a case will be described in which the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in (1) of FIG. If the random number extracted from the range 0 to 65535 is 220, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 7 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “650” and the upper limit value is “799”. First, a random value R (220) −lower limit value L (650) is calculated for the winning number 7. The result of this calculation is negative. Therefore, since the random number value is not within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 220, the winning number 7 is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 6, the random number value R (220) −the lower limit value L (100) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (220) −the upper limit value U (249) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 220, the winning number 6 is won. When winning the winning number 6, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 6 becomes an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7) described later.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (220) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (220) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 3 is won. The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 220, the winning numbers 3 and 6 are won, and referring to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7) described later, watermelon and BB1 become the internal winning combinations. .

  Here, the case where the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination will be examined in more detail with reference to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. First, a case where RB is determined as an internal winning combination will be described. When paying attention to the winning number 5, a part of the numerical range of the winning number 5 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 1. Therefore, when RB is determined as an internal winning combination, there are a case where RB and cherry are overlapped and internal winning, and a case where RB is independently internal winning.

  Next, a case where BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described. Focusing on the winning number 6, a part of the numerical range of the winning number 6 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 3. Therefore, when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination, there are a case where BB1 and a cherry overlap each other and an internal winning, and a case where BB1 is independently internal winning.

  Next, a case where BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described. When paying attention to the winning number 7, a part of the numerical range of the winning number 7 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 1, and another part of the numerical range of the winning number 7 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 3. included. Therefore, when BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, when BB2 and cherry overlap and internal winning, BB2 and watermelon overlap and internal winning, BB2 alone There are times when you win inside. The same applies to FIG.

  As described above, since the numerical range of the winning number corresponding to the bonus and the numerical range of the winning number corresponding to the small combination (in the embodiment, cherry or watermelon) are provided to overlap, Even if a combination is established, you can have an expectation that you have won the bonus internally.

  In the case of the flag, the number of lotteries is changed to 4 (step S43 in FIG. 17 described later). Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 5 to 7 are won between the flags. Therefore, according to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7) described later, RB, BB1, and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations between the flags.

  Further, referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in (2) of FIG. 6, this table is configured so that the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 2 is wider than other internal lottery tables. . In other words, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is configured such that a bell is determined as a winning combination with a higher probability than other internal lottery tables. In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning numbers corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 7 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state are not provided. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the replays RB, BB1, and BB2 corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 7 in the general gaming state are not determined as winning combinations.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table includes data of an internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number. The data of the internal winning combination is data consisting of 1 byte (8 bits), and is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations in order to identify the internal winning combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” is determined as the data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is cherry. The same applies to the case where the winning numbers are “2” to “7”.

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

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

  When the aforementioned winning number is 1 (cherry), the display combination may be cherry. In the case where the display combination is cherry, among the five active lines, the middle cherry in which “cherry (medium) -ANY-ANY” is arranged along the center line 8c, and along the effective lines excluding the center line “ There is a corner cherry with “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” lined up. “Cherry (Middle)” indicates “Cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “Cherry (Corner)” indicates “Cherry” stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. ". “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. In the case of a medium cherry, according to the symbol combination table, when the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the inserted number is 3, 4 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the number of inserted cherries is 1 or 2, 15 medals will be paid out according to the symbol combination table. Since the symbol combination “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” is established in the active line (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a), follow the symbol combination table. Eight medals, which are twice the four, are paid out.

  When “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination becomes a bell. When the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, Ten medals are paid out. When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a watermelon, and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is replayed and medals are automatically inserted.

  When "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" are arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB1, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state by turning on the BB operating flag.

  When “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the valid line, the display combination is RB, and the RB is activated when the RB operating flag is turned on. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  When “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the valid line, the display combination is BB1, and the BB operating flag is turned on to activate BB. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the effective line, the display combination is BB2, and the BB operating flag is turned on to operate BB. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described.

  The bonus operating time table includes information on an operating flag, which will be described later, a bonus end number counter, which will be described later, a possible number of games, and a possible number of winnings, for each display combination. This bonus operating time table is referred to in the processing in step S33 in FIG. 16 described later and the processing in step S82 in FIG. 20 described later.

  The “in-operation flag” refers to information for identifying an operating game state (current game state). In the working flag of the embodiment, an RB working flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is working, and whether or not BB (working thing continuous actuating device) is working. There is a BB operating flag.

  The “bonus end number counter” refers to a counter that counts the number of medals paid out in a game from when the BB operating flag is updated to on until the BB operating flag is updated to off. In the embodiment, when the BB is activated, first, “350” is set in the bonus end number counter. This value is subtracted for each unit game by the number of medals paid out.

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 10, the storage area (storage area) of the internal winning combination and carryover combination will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination storing area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to replay. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 7 is an unused storage area.

  The display combination storage area in which the display combination data is stored is not shown, but has the same data structure as the internal winning combination storage area.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 0 to bit 3 and bit 7 are unused storage areas.

  (3) of FIG. 10 shows a game state storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the general gaming state. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the RB gaming state. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

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

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

  For example, when a game medal insertion command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game medal insertion command process. The game medal insertion command process is a process performed in response to the “BET operation”. When the game start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game start command process. The game start command process is a process performed when the start lever 6 is operated. When the reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a reel stop command process. The reel stop command process is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated.

  When the all-reel stop command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs all-reel stop command processing. The all reel stop command process is a process that is performed when the third stop operation is performed. When the display combination establishment command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs display combination establishment command processing. The display combination establishment command process is a process performed based on the success or failure of the display combination.

  When the game state change command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a game state change command process. The gaming state changing process is a process for changing the gaming state information to the one indicating the RB gaming state, for example, when a bonus is won. When a bonus start command is received, the image control microcomputer 81 performs a bonus start command process. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB operates.

  With reference to FIG. 12, an effect group determination table for determining an effect group identifier will be described.

  The effect group determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect group identifier. The “production group identifier” refers to a general group of productions performed over one or more unit games.

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

  For example, if the extracted random number value is “21000”, first, the lottery value “20000” corresponding to the production group identifier “0” is subtracted from this “21000”. The subtracted value is “1000” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “2000” corresponding to the production group identifier “1” is subtracted from “1000”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “1” is selected as the actual effect group identifier, and this effect group identifier is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84.

  For example, when “1” is determined as the effect group identifier, the image control microcomputer 81 performs control for performing a continuous effect. Thereby, the player can enjoy the continuous production over a plurality of unit games.

  When “2” is determined as the effect group identifier, the image control microcomputer 81 performs control for performing the fireworks effect. In this fireworks effect, a firework image based on any one of a plurality of fireworks image data stored in advance in the image ROM 88 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and whether the display is between flags depending on the type of fireworks displayed. Notify whether or not.

  When “3” is determined as the effect group identifier, the image control microcomputer 81 performs control for performing the conversation effect. In this conversation effect, images of a plurality of characters are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on any one of the image data of the plurality of characters stored in advance in the image ROM 88. And it is alert | reported whether it is between flags by the kind of displayed character and the kind of conversation. In the conversation, a balloon may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, or voice data may be stored in the sound source ROM 117 and voices may be output from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  When “0” is determined as the production group identifier, no special production such as continuous production, fireworks production, or conversation production is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the effect determination table for determining an effect identifier is demonstrated. Although illustration is omitted, the effect determination table is provided corresponding to each of the aforementioned effect group identifiers. FIG. 13 shows an example of the effect determination table A when the effect group identifier is “2”, that is, when a fireworks effect is performed.

  The effect determination table includes lottery value information corresponding to the effect identifier. The effect identifier is information that directly defines the contents of the effect, and the effect identifier and the effect data are associated one-on-one. “Production data” refers to data for performing an effect on the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L, 9R, and the like. In the embodiment, when the fireworks effect is selected, an effect of the main character launching fireworks is performed. By associating the effect data with the effect identifier, the type of fireworks to be launched can be distinguished.

  The production data includes production end flag information. The “production end flag” refers to information for determining whether or not the production has been performed to the end based on the production data, and is updated from off to on in accordance with the production to the last.

  In the embodiment, the effect data set with reference to the effect determination table is cleared in accordance with the insertion of medals by the player (step S115 in FIG. 23 described later), and the effect based on the set effect data ends. . At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 can determine that the effect has been performed to the end based on the effect data when the effect end flag is ON, and if it is OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 determines to the end based on the effect data. It can be determined that the production was canceled before the performance was performed.

  When “1” is determined as the effect identifier, “failed fireworks effect” is performed. The “failed fireworks production” refers to an production in which the fireworks production produced by the main character fails. When “2” is determined as the effect identifier, “rotary fireworks effect” is performed. “Rotating fireworks effect” refers to an effect in which a hero character creates and launches rotating fireworks. When “3” is determined as the production identifier, “willow fireworks production” is performed. The “willow fireworks production” refers to the production in which the hero character creates and launches willow fireworks. When “8” is determined as the effect identifier, “V-shaped fireworks effect” is performed. The “V-shaped fireworks production” refers to an production in which the hero character creates and launches a V-shaped firework.

  Here, attention is focused on lottery value information for the effect identifier “8”. The lottery value information for the production identifier “8” is almost the same unless the cherry and bonus are determined as the internal winning combination or the watermelon and bonus are determined as the internal winning combination. “0”. That is, when “8” is determined as the effect identifier, there is a high possibility that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, when the effect performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a is the “V-shaped fireworks effect” corresponding to the effect identifier “8”, the player has a sense of expectation that a bonus has been determined as an internal winning combination. Can be increased.

  Also, “8” is determined as the effect identifier in the unit game in which “2” is determined as the effect group identifier when referring to the effect group determination table shown in FIG. Only when it is determined as an internal winning combination. That is, the probability that “8” is determined as the effect identifier is very low, and it can be said that the “V-shaped fireworks effect” corresponding to the effect identifier “8” is a premium effect that can rarely be seen.

  From the viewpoint of the player, the “V-shaped fireworks effect” is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, so that a sense of expectation that a bonus has been determined as an internal winning combination can be raised and rarely occurs. It is possible to obtain a great satisfaction for being able to see the premium performance. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). In step S1, initialization of storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. In this step S2, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated Is done.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 16 described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4. In this process, when the BB operating flag is on, processing is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. In step S4, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on input from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11 to 13.

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

  In step S8, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S10, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S12, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In step S12, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S13. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. In step S13, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  In step S14 of FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the stop switch (stop switch) is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15. In step S15, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the number of sliding symbols is determined, and the process proceeds to step S17. In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined and set from the stop control position corresponding to the stop start position with reference to a stop table (not shown) corresponding to the internal winning combination. In step S17, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding pieces determined in step S16, and then proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, the reel rotation is requested to stop, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20. The reel stop command includes information on the stop start positions of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R and information on stop control positions corresponding to the stop start positions. In step S20, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S21, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S21, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, display combination search processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the display combination search process, a process for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on a symbol stop mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is performed.

  In step S23, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S24. The display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination. In step S24, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S25. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 8), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S25, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S26. In this process, when the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  In step S26, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28. In step S27, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, bonus operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 14, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In this process, a process for updating the RB operating flag to ON is performed. Then, a process for setting the possible number of games to 12 and setting the possible number of winnings to 8 is performed.

  By performing the processing of step S31 to step S33, when the BB operating flag is on, the condition for updating the RB operating flag to off is satisfied and the RB operating flag is updated to off. Even if it exists, this RB operating flag can be updated to ON again, and the RB gaming state can be operated continuously.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

  First, based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S44, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S43. With the processing in step S42, it is possible to determine whether there is a carryover combination. More specifically, when YES is determined in the process of step S42, it can be determined that there is no carryover combination, and when it is determined NO, it can be determined that there is a carryover combination. In step S43, the CPU 31 changes (updates) the number of lotteries to “4”, and proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S45. As a result, “7” is set as the winning number in the non-flag state in the general gaming state, and “3” in the RB gaming state. In addition, in the case of the flag in the general gaming state (BB internal winning state), “4” is set as the winning number.

  In step S45, the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in step S41 is referred to obtain a lower limit (L) based on the winning number and the number of inserted games, and the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, the lower limit (L) is subtracted from the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area (RL), and the process proceeds to step S47. The random value storage area is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 33.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not a digit has been set. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. 18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S48. Here, when this determination is YES, the random value is smaller than the lower limit value (L> R), and when NO, the random value is greater than the lower limit value or the lower limit value. This is a case where the random values are equal (L ≦ R).

  In step S48, the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state determined in the process of step S41 is referred to obtain an upper limit value (U) based on the winning number and the number of inserted games, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted from the random number value (R) stored in the random value storage area (R-U), and then the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S51. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is equal to the upper limit value (R = U), and when NO is determined, the random value is not equal to the upper limit value (R ≠ U). .

  In step S51, it is determined whether or not a digit has been obtained. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. Here, when this determination is YES, the random number value is below the upper limit value (R <U), and when NO is selected, the random value is above the upper limit value (R > U).

  In step S52, the winning number is stored in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7) is referred to, an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S55. By performing the process of step S54, information on the winning bonus can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. The bonus check data is “01110000”. In step S55, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area, and proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  In step S56 of FIG. 18, “1” is subtracted from the number of lotteries and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S58, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S44 in FIG.

  In step S58, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 7), an internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S60. By performing the process of step S59, information on the winning bonus can be stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  In step S60, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. By performing the process of step S60, if the random value R does not belong to any numerical range defined in the internal lottery table and the processes of steps S52 to S55 in FIG. Or information corresponding to the carryover combination can be stored in the internal winning combination storing area.

  The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S69. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S67. In step S63, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S64, a gaming state change command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S66. In this RB end process, the RB in-operation flag is updated to OFF, and the process of updating the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games to 0 is performed. In step S66, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In this BB end process, a process is performed in which the BB operating flag is updated to OFF and the bonus end number counter is updated to 0.

  In step S67, 1 is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, it is determined whether or not the possible number of winnings is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, 1 is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S71, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG. In step S71, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S28 in FIG.

  The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a bonus, that is, whether or not the display combination is RB, BB1, or BB2 (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S85. In step S82, bonus operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S83. In this bonus operation process, when the display combination is RB, the RB operation flag is updated to ON, the possible number of games is set to 12, and the possible winning number is set to 8. If the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the BB operating flag is updated to ON and the bonus end number counter is set to 350.

  In step S83, the process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, the process of updating the data stored in the carryover combination storage area to 0 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S84. In step S84, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S85, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S86, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S86, the process of copying the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, that is, the process of setting the same value as the number of insertions inserted for the current game in the automatic insertion counter is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. .

  The control operation of the image control circuit (gSub) 72a will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  The reset interrupt process of the image control circuit 72a will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, the image control microcomputer 81 generates a reset interrupt. The reset interrupt process is sequentially executed based on the occurrence of this interrupt.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 initializes the work RAM 84, the control RAM 87, the video RAM 89 and the like (step S91), and proceeds to step S92. In step S92, an input monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S93. In this process, a process for determining whether or not a command has been received is performed by determining whether or not there is data in the command buffer (storage area for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71).

  In step S93, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S94. In step S94, a command output process for outputting a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed, and the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, an image control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S91.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether a command has been received (step S101). When the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the received command is a game medal insertion command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S103, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S103, a game medal insertion command process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the received command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S105, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S105, a game start command process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, processing corresponding to the received command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the data stored in the command buffer is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S94 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the game medal insertion command process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuous effect counter is 0 (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  The “continuous effect counter” refers to a counter that counts the number of games in which the effect can be continued, and is provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84. In the embodiment, when “1” is determined as the effect group identifier when referring to the effect group determination table shown in FIG. 12 described above (if YES is determined in step S130 of FIG. 24 described later), it is continuous. “3” is set in the effect counter (step S131 in FIG. 24 described later), and the continuous effect is started. When starting the continuous effect, the image control microcomputer 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous effect counter for each unit game, and ends the continuous effect when it becomes “0”.

  In step S112, it is determined whether or not the effect based on the effect data set in the game start command process described later with reference to FIG. This determination is made based on whether or not the information of the effect end flag provided in the effect data is information corresponding to ON. When the information of the effect end flag provided in the effect data is information corresponding to ON, the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the answer is YES, and proceeds to step S115. On the other hand, when the information of the effect end flag provided in the effect data is information corresponding to OFF, the image control microcomputer 81 determines NO, and proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the effect data set in the game start command process is effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “8”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S114, the set effect data is stored in a premium effect storage area provided in a predetermined area of the work RAM 84, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, the effect data set in the game start command process is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  By performing the processing of step S112 to step S114, even if the premium effect is canceled before the effect has been performed to the end in accordance with the insertion of medals by the player, this premium effect can be handled. The effect data to be stored can be stored in the premium effect storage area. In other words, the production data corresponding to the premium production can be stocked.

  The game start command process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the bonus is in operation (step S121). In this process, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S122, bonus game effect data is set, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, a continuous effect process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG. In this continuous effect process, the content of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a while the continuous effect is being performed, the content of the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like are determined.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been won internally. In this process, based on the information on the internal winning combination included in the game start command, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S126, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not the effect data is stored in the premium effect storage area. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S129. In step S127, the stored effect data is set in the register of the image control microcomputer 81, and the process proceeds to step S128. In step S128, the effect data stored in the premium effect storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  As described above, in the situation where the bonus is internally won and the effect data is stored in the premium effect storage area, the effect data corresponding to the stored effect number is set. Here, the effect data stored in the premium effect storage area is effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “8” (see step S113 and step S114 in FIG. 23), and the effect corresponding to this effect data as described above. Is a “V-shaped fireworks production” as a premium production. Therefore, even if the premium effect is canceled, effect data corresponding to the premium effect is set again by internally winning the bonus.

  In step S129, an effect group identifier is determined and set with reference to the effect group determination table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, it is determined whether or not the set production group identifier is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S131, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In step S131, “3” is set in the continuous effect counter, and the process proceeds to step S132. In step S132, continuous effect processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  In step S133 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the effect group identifier set in the process of step S129 of FIG. 24 is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, with reference to the effect determination table A (FIG. 13), an effect identifier is determined and set based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S135, the process according to the effect group identifier set by the process of step S129 of FIG. 24 is performed, an effect identifier is determined and set, and it moves to step S136. In step S136, the effect data corresponding to the set effect identifier is set, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG. The effect data set in the process of step S136 includes information on the effect end flag. The effect end flag is set to off when set in the process of step S136.

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

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the image buffer flag is on (step S141). The “image buffer flag” is used to determine whether image data is ready to be written in the control RAM 87 of the image control IC 86. This image buffer flag is set on when ready to write, and off when not ready to write. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S142, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S143. In this image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87 is specified, and the specified data is transferred to the image buffer. The specified data includes, for example, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier. In step S143, the image buffer flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, it is determined whether or not the value of the image control IC counter is “2”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S145, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG. The value that the image control IC counter can take is any one of “0”, “1”, and “2”, and this value is updated by image control IC / int processing described later with reference to FIG. Is called. In the image control IC / int process, a process of adding 1 to the value of the image control IC counter is performed in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. In step S145, "0" is set in the image control IC counter, and the process proceeds to step S146.

  According to the processing of step S144 and step S145, the value of the image control IC counter becomes “2” every time 1000/30 ms elapses. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed by the processing in step S144, and when 1000/30 ms has elapsed, image data is transmitted to the image control IC 86 when the buffer flag is on. It can be timing.

  In step S146, a bank switching command is transmitted to the image control IC, and the process proceeds to step S147. In step S147, the image data is transferred from the image buffer to the control RAM 87, and the process proceeds to step S148. By this processing, the image data transferred to the image buffer in step S142 described above can be transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the control RAM 87.

  In step S148, the image buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S149. In step S149, the image buffer flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S91 in FIG.

  The image control IC / int process will be described with reference to FIG.

  This image control IC / int process starts in response to reception of a signal transmitted from the image control IC 86 every 1000/60 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S151). The image control IC counter is a counter used to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed since the previous transmission of the bank switching command from the image control microcomputer 81 to the image control IC 86.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the 2 ms interrupt process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether 2 ms has passed (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when NO, step S161 is repeated.

  In step S162, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S163. The updated value of the random number counter is referred to when determining the effect group identifier, the number of continuous effect games, the effect identifier, and the like. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S163, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S161. By this effect data update process, a video (image) corresponding to the effect data set in the game start command process can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  With reference to FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the example of a display in the liquid crystal display part 5a in Example 1 is demonstrated. This display example is a display example when “8” is determined as an effect identifier and a V-shaped fireworks effect is performed.

  When the effect identifier is determined, effect data corresponding to the determined effect identifier is set in the work RAM 84 (step S136 in FIG. 25 described later). The effect data includes information on the effect end flag, but the effect end flag at this time is set to off. When the effect data is set, the image control microcomputer 81 causes the liquid crystal display unit 5a to display an image corresponding to the effect data.

  (1) in FIG. 29 is a display example that is first displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a based on the effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “8”, and (2) in FIG. 29 is (1) in FIG. It is a display example displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a after (). (3) of FIG. 30 is a display example displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 after (2) of FIG. (4) of FIG. 30 is a display example displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a when the player operates the start lever 6 after (3) of FIG.

  First, the display example of (1) in FIG. 29 will be described. When “8” is determined as the production identifier and the image data corresponding to the V-shaped fireworks production is set, first, the hero character 201 produces fireworks, which are seen by the female character 202 and the master character 203. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Next, the display example of (2) in FIG. 29 will be described. When the state in which the main character 201 produces fireworks is displayed, next, the state in which the main character 201 ignites fireworks to display the fireworks is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. In addition, a state in which the female character 202 and the master character 203 view the ignition state is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  Next, a display example of (3) in FIG. 30 will be described. When the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22, the effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “8” is cleared (step S115 in FIG. 23 described later), and the V-shaped fireworks effect is once ended. At this time, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the effect end flag is on (step S112 in FIG. 23). Here, the effect end flag is set to OFF, so it is determined as NO and the effect is ended. The effect data corresponding to the identifier “8” is stored in the premium effect storage area (step S114 in FIG. 23).

  Next, a display example of (4) in FIG. 30 will be described. When the player operates the start lever 6, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the effect data is stored in the premium effect storage area (step S126 in FIG. 24). Here, since the effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “8” is stored in the premium effect storage area, it is determined to be YES, and a V-shaped firework is launched on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. A state where the character 202 looks up and the master character 203 is delighted is displayed. From the player's point of view, the V-shaped fireworks are launched on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, thereby increasing the expectation that the bonus is an internal winning combination.

  When the display example of (4) in FIG. 30 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a and the effect based on the effect data set in the game start command process is performed to the end, the image control microcomputer 81 turns off the effect end flag. Update from to on.

  In the conventional gaming machine, even if the production data corresponding to the premium production is set, the set production data is cleared by the insertion of the medal into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player, and the production data corresponds to this production data. The production was canceled. Therefore, the player cannot grasp not only that the bonus has been won internally, but also that the premium effect will be performed later.

  Further, in the next game in which the effect is discontinued, a bonus may be established as a display combination. In this case, the player can estimate that the canceled effect is a premium effect. At this time, the player may think that the premium presentation with very few opportunities to see has been canceled, and there is a possibility that subsequent games cannot be concentrated.

  According to the gaming machine of the first embodiment, when the premium effect is canceled, the canceled premium effect is stored (stocked), and then the stored (stocked) premium effect is again stored by satisfying a predetermined condition. It can be carried out. Therefore, since the player can surely see the premium effect, even if the premium effect is canceled, the subsequent games can be concentrated.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the second embodiment is a gaming machine in which production is performed over a plurality of times, so-called continuous production is performed, and the production selected based on the internal winning combination during the continuous production is stored (stocked). is there.

  The structure of the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the configuration of the electric circuit, etc. are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, the game start command process (FIG. 33) is different from the game start command process (FIGS. 24 and 25) of the first embodiment. Accordingly, in the second embodiment, an effect determination table B (FIG. 31) that is not provided in the first embodiment and a stock determination table (FIG. 32) during a continuous effect are provided. Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described by explaining only the parts different from the first embodiment.

  The effect determination table B will be described with reference to FIG. This effect determination table B is stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 72, and is referred to when the effect group identifier is “1” (continuous effect).

  The effect determination table B is provided for the bonus winning state and includes lottery value information about the effect identifier. The production identifier determined here corresponds to a continuous production in which four types of characters (one teammate, two teammates, three teammates, and enemy characters) continuously race over three unit games. The content of indicates the information of the character who finishes in this race. Here, the ally 1 character corresponds to BB1, the ally 2 character corresponds to BB2, the ally 3 character corresponds to RB, and the enemy character corresponds to bonus non-winning. That is, it can be said that the type of character to be goal corresponds to the bonus winning state.

  Here, with respect to the contents of the continuous production determined when this table is used, the bonus winning state is a state where one of the bonuses is won, and the bonus non-winning state where no bonus is won. The explanation will be made separately for the case of the winning state.

  First, the contents of the continuous performance in the case where the bonus winning state is a state where one of the bonuses is won will be described by taking as an example the case where the bonus winning state is a state where the bonus winning state is winning BB1. Referring to FIG. 31, when “101” is determined as the production identifier, the enemy character is dropped in the first game of the race production, and the two teammate characters are dropped in the second game. Then, in the third game, one of the remaining ally 1 character and 3 ally characters finishes a goal.

  Therefore, when “101” is determined as the production identifier, the player can grasp that one of the bonuses is won by the enemy character dropping out in the first game. When the teammate 2 character drops out in the game, the player can grasp that BB1 or RB (RB1 or RB2) is in a winning state. The player can grasp that BB1 is winning by the goal of the first character on the third game.

  Next, the contents of the continuous effect when the bonus winning state is the bonus non-winning state will be described. Referring to FIG. 31, when “131” is determined as the production identifier, the ally 1 character is dropped in the first game of the race production, and the ally 2 character is dropped in the second game. Then, in the third game, the enemy character among the remaining three friendly characters and the enemy character makes a goal.

  Therefore, when “131” is determined as the production identifier, the player is in a state where BB2 or RB is won or in a bonus non-winning state because one ally character is dropped in the first game. I can understand that. Further, when the two teammate characters drop out in the second game, the player can grasp that the player is in the state of winning the RB or in the bonus non-winning state. Then, when the enemy character makes a goal in the third game, the player can grasp that the bonus is not won.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the stock determination table during the continuous production will be described.

  This stock determination table is referred to when a combination including cherry or watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination while “1” is set as the production group identifier, depending on whether or not it is between flags. The lottery value information corresponding to each of the stock identifiers 1 and 2 is provided. The “stock identifier” corresponds to whether or not effect data corresponding to a bonus notification effect for notifying that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is stored in the premium effect storage area. Specifically, the case where the stock identifier is “1” corresponds to the case where the effect data corresponding to the bonus notification effect is stored in the premium effect storage area, and the case where the stock identifier is “2”. This corresponds to the case where data is not stored in the premium effect storage area. The “bonus notification effect” here corresponds to an effect of notifying that the main character has fired triple fireworks and that the bonus has been won internally.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6 (1), the numerical range of the winning number corresponding to the bonus and the numerical range of the winning number corresponding to the cherry or watermelon are provided so as to overlap each other. Therefore, it can be said that cherry and watermelon are small roles that can be expected to activate the bonus. Therefore, for the bonus notification effect, “1” is determined as the effect group identifier when referring to the effect group determination table shown in FIG. 12, and the operation of the bonus can be expected while the continuous effect is being performed. It can be said that this is a premium production that is performed only when a small role is won internally.

  In the embodiment, the probability that “1” is determined as a stock identifier when the flag is between flags is 16384/32768, and the probability that “2” is determined as a stock identifier when the flag is between non-flags is 7767/32768. Therefore, the effect data corresponding to the bonus notification effect is more easily stored in the premium effect storage area when it is between flags than when it is between non-flags.

  For the player, the bonus notification effect is performed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, so that the expectation that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination can be enhanced, and a premium effect that rarely occurs is provided. You can get great satisfaction with what you can see. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

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

  With reference to FIG. 33, game start command processing will be described.

  Steps S171 to S174 are the same as steps S121 to S124 in FIG.

  In step S175, it is determined whether or not effect data corresponding to the bonus notification effect is stored in the premium effect storage area. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S176, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S178. In step S176, the stored effect data is set in the register of the image control microcomputer 81, and the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, the effect data stored in the premium effect storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  Note that steps S178 to S181 are the same as steps S129 to S132 of FIG. Step S182 is the same as step S136 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the continuous effect process will be described. This continuous effect process corresponds to the process in step S174 and the process in step S181 of FIG.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the continuous effect counter is “3” (step S191). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S193. In step S192, with reference to the effect determination table B (FIG. 31), an effect identifier is set based on the bonus winning state, and the process proceeds to step S193. In step S193, the effect data corresponding to the set effect identifier is set based on the value of the continuous effect counter, and the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination includes cherry or watermelon. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S195, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S198. In step S195, a stock identifier is determined based on whether or not it is between flags with reference to the stock determination table (FIG. 32) during the continuous performance, and the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, it is determined whether or not the stock identifier determined in the process of step S195 is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S197, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S198. In step S197, effect data corresponding to the bonus notification effect is stored in the premium effect storage area, and the process proceeds to step S198. In step S198, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous effect counter, and the process proceeds to step S107 in FIG.

  A display example of the liquid crystal display unit 5a in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are display examples when “1” is selected as the effect group identifier when the bonus is not won and watermelon + BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination while the continuous effect is performed.

  (1) of FIG. 35 shows a display example of the first game among the continuous effects of three games, and (2) of FIG. 35 shows a display example of the second game. (3) in FIG. 36 shows a display example of the third game, and (4) in FIG. 36 shows a display example in the next unit game after the end of the continuous effect.

  First, with reference to (1) of FIG. 35, the display example of the 1st game is demonstrated among the continuous effects which continue 3 games. In (1) of FIG. 35, the bonus winning state is non-winning, the set effect group identifier is “1” (continuous effect), the set effect identifier is “101”, and the continuous effect counter It is a display example when the value is “3”.

  On the liquid crystal display unit 5a, a hero character 201 (one ally character), a female character 202 (two ally characters), a master character 203 (three ally characters), and a male character 204 (enemy character) race. The state is displayed. Based on this display, the player can grasp how the hero character 201 (one ally character) collides with an obstacle and the hero character 201 (one ally character) drops off.

  Next, with reference to (2) of FIG. 35, the display example of the 2nd game is demonstrated among the continuous effects which continue 3 games. FIG. 35 (2) shows that the bonus winning state is non-winning, the set effect group identifier is “1” (continuous effect), and the set effect identifier is “101”. This is the same as the display example shown in (1). However, it differs from the display example of (1) in FIG. 35 in that the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a state in which a female character 202 (two friendly characters), a master character 203 (three friendly characters), and a male character 204 (enemy character) race. Based on this display, the player can grasp how the female character 202 (two friendly characters) collides with an obstacle and the female character 202 (two friendly characters) falls off.

  Next, with reference to (3) of FIG. 36, the display example of the 3rd game is demonstrated among the continuous effects which continue 3 games. (3) in FIG. 36 shows that the set effect group identifier is “1” (continuous effect) and the set effect identifier is “101”, which is the display example shown in (2) in FIG. Is the same. However, the bonus winning state is changed to the BB1 winning state by internally winning the watermelon + BB1, and the stock determination table (FIG. 32) during the continuous performance is referred to by the internal winning of the watermelon. It is different from the display example of (2) in FIG. 35 that “1” (perform production stock) is determined and that the value of the continuous production counter is subtracted by 1 to “1”.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a state in which the master character 203 (three friendly characters) and the male character 204 (enemy character) race. In addition, a character image 221 “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. Based on this display, the player can grasp how the male character 204 (enemy character) finishes. Therefore, the player erroneously states that the bonus winning state is a bonus non-winning state because the male character 204 (enemy character) has made a goal even though the bonus winning state is the BB1 winning state. I will judge.

  Next, with reference to (4) of FIG. 36, a display example in the next unit game after the continuous production of three games is shown. (4) of FIG. 36 is a display example when the bonus winning state is the BB1 winning state and the set stock identifier is “1”.

  The liquid crystal display unit 5a displays a state in which the main character 201 fires triple fireworks and the female character 202 and the master character 203 look up it. In addition, a character image 222 “Bonus confirmed!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. The player can correctly determine that the content displayed during the continuous performance is incorrect and that the player actually wins any bonus internally.

  In this way, even if the continuous production determined in the bonus non-winning state continues to win any of the bonuses while continuing, the small role that can be expected to operate the bonus (cherry or watermelon in the embodiment) Production data corresponding to the bonus notification production may be stored (stocked) on condition that the internal winning is made. Then, after the continuous production is finished, the production based on the production data is performed. For this reason, when the continuous production is started, the bonus is not internally won, and as a result, even if the continuous production corresponding to the bonus non-win is performed, the bonus is internally won when the continuous production ends. Then, based on the effect data stocked during the continuous effect, there is a case where the bonus winning state can be grasped after the continuous effect ends, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  In the first and second embodiments, when the production data is stored in the premium production storage area, the production based on the stored production data is always performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the effect data is stored in the premium effect storage area, the effect stored in the premium effect is stored when the start lever 6 is operated in the first embodiment and when the continuous effect ends in the second embodiment. It may be determined whether or not to perform an effect based on the data, and the effect is executed only when a lottery result of the effect is obtained.

  Further, in the second embodiment, whether or not to perform an effect based on the effect data stored in the premium effect when the continuous effect ends even when the effect data is not stored in the premium effect storage area. If the result of lottery is obtained, the effect may be executed.

  In the first embodiment, in the unit game in which “8” (V-shaped fireworks production) is determined as the production identifier, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are so-called reach eyes (a symbol for definite notification that the bonus has been won internally) When the player has inserted a medal, a “big hit confirmation screen” for informing that the bonus is internally won is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a. possible. In such a case, the effect data corresponding to the V-shaped fireworks effect may be stored in the premium storage area until the next bonus once the bonus is activated is internally won. In this way, it is possible to further enhance the attractiveness of storing the effect data in the premium storage area.

  In the first embodiment, only the production data corresponding to the production identifier “8” is stored in the premium production storage area (see step S113 and step S114 in FIG. 23), and in the second embodiment, only the production data corresponding to the bonus notification production is premium. Although stored in the effect storage area (see step S197 in FIG. 33), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effect data to be stocked is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the image ROM 88. Then, effect data to be stocked from a plurality of stored effect data may be received by a player's selection operation, and the received effect data may be stocked. Further, the effect data desired by the player from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or smart media may be input to a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 at the start of the game, and the input effect data may be stocked.

  In the first embodiment, only the production data corresponding to the production identifier “8” is stored in the premium production storage area (see step S113 and step S114 in FIG. 23), and in the second embodiment, only the production data corresponding to the bonus notification production is premium. Although stored in the effect storage area (see step S197 in FIG. 33), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effect data to be stocked is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the image ROM 88. Then, effect data to be stocked from a plurality of stored effect data may be received by a player's selection operation, and the received effect data may be stocked. Further, the effect data desired by the player from a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or smart media may be input to a predetermined area of the work RAM 84 at the start of the game, and the input effect data may be stocked.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, although the effect data may be stored in the premium effect storage area even though the bonus is not actually won internally, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first embodiment, in the effect determination table A (FIG. 13), the lottery value for which the effect identifier “8” when the internal winning combination is cherry or watermelon is determined as “0” instead of “100”. Good. Also in the second embodiment, the lottery value for which the stock identifier “1” between the non-flags in the stock determination table (FIG. 32) during the continuous performance is lottered may be set to “0” instead of “7767”.

  In the first embodiment, the presentation data is cleared by transmitting a game medal insertion command. However, the presentation data is cleared by an input from the start switch 6S by operating the start lever 6 or the like. It may be.

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

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a parrot. Furthermore, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a simulated manner for a home game machine or a portable terminal (for a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.). Can run the game. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal winning combination storage area, a carryover combination storage area, and a game state storage area. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows a production group determination table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation | movement monitoring process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the command input process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the game medal insertion command process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the image control process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the image control IC / int process of a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows 2ms interruption processing. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display part. The figure which shows the effect determination table of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. The figure which shows the stock determination table in the continuous production of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. The flowchart which shows the game start command process of the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. The flowchart which shows the continuous production | presentation process of the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. The figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display part of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention. The figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display part of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Example of this invention.

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1 gaming machine 2 front door 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
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Claims (6)

A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal;
Based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
Directing means for performing,
Effect data determining means for determining effect data to be effected by the effect means among a plurality of effect data according to the winning combination;
Effect control means for controlling the effect means so as to produce effects based on the effect data determined by the effect data determination means;
With
The production control means controls the production means to stop the production based on the production data when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
On the condition that the production control unit performs control to stop the production, the production data storage unit stores production data corresponding to the produced production,
The effect data determining means includes:
A gaming machine characterized in that, on the condition that the effect data is stored in the effect data storage means, the stored effect data is determined as effect data to be effected by the effect means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game value information storage means for storing game value information;
The effect control means controls the effect means to stop the effect based on the effect data when a predetermined condition that game value information is stored in the game value information storage means is satisfied.
The start command means commands the start of a unit game in response to a start operation signal on the condition that predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The production control unit controls the production unit to stop the production based on the production data when a predetermined condition that a game start command signal is output by the start command unit is satisfied. To play. In the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 3,
Advantageously, the stop control means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means performs an operation in an advantageous state on condition that a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination is displayed. Equipped with state actuating means,
The production data includes specific production data for notifying that the specific combination is a winning combination,
The effect data storage means is provided on the condition that the effect data determined by the effect data determination means when the effect control means performs control to stop the effect is the specific effect data. A gaming machine characterized by storing A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to the start operation signal;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting symbol variation display by the symbol display means;
A plurality of stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal;
Based on the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, a stop control means for stopping the variable display of symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command signal;
Advantageously, the stop control means stops the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units, and the symbol display means performs an operation in an advantageous state on condition that a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination is displayed. State activation means;
Directing means for performing,
Effect data determining means for determining effect data to be effected by the effect means among a plurality of effect data according to the winning combination;
Effect control means for controlling the effect means so as to produce effects based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means;
With
The plurality of performance data are:
Continuous production data that is continuously produced while a plurality of unit games are performed,
Specific production data for notifying that the specific combination is a winning combination;
Including
An effect data storage means for storing the specific effect data when a predetermined condition is satisfied while the effect control means is controlling the effect means based on the continuous effect data,
The effect data determining means includes:
The specific effect data is stored in the effect data storage means on condition that the effect control means controls the effect means based on the continuous effect data continuously during the plurality of unit games. Determining means for determining whether or not
Means for determining the specific effect data as effect data effected by the effect means on the condition that it is determined that the information is stored by the determining means;
A gaming machine characterized by including: The gaming machine according to claim 5,
A winning combination determination information storing means for storing winning combination determination information having information of a numerical range corresponding to each of the plurality of combinations,
The winning combination determining means determines, as the winning combination, a combination corresponding to a numerical value range including a random number value extracted by random lottery based on the winning combination determination information in accordance with the game start command signal,
The winning combination determination information includes
Information of a specific numerical range corresponding to the specific role;
Information on a predetermined numerical range corresponding to a predetermined role, including part or all of the numerical range constituting the specific numerical range;
Including
The effect data storage means has a predetermined condition that the winning combination determining means determines the predetermined combination as a winning combination while the effect control means is controlling the effect means based on the continuous effect data. When the above is satisfied, the specific effect data is stored.

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