JP2009178208A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating discomfort and reducing discomfort when it is clear that a bonus is not won.
A main control circuit (71) of a gaming machine (1) performs a continuous effect for continuously notifying whether or not BB is determined as a winning combination over a plurality of unit games. Stop operation is performed at the timing when BB is not determined as a winning combination and the symbol combination corresponding to BB can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line due to the variation of symbols within the maximum number of sliding symbols. Furthermore, the execution of the continuous performance is interrupted on the condition that the replay is not determined as the winning combination.
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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, displays a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a symbol on a screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on the screen. In response to the player operating the start lever, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, either automatically after a certain period of time or by the player's stop operation. Thus, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as medals and coins.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of completing one coin payout. As such a role, a role that can give a player a relatively large profit 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 (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a game can be played a predetermined number of times.

  In order to establish a winning combination in which a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along an activated formation line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”) and medals, coins, etc. are paid out on mainstream models, A symbol indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal random determination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. In other words, 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, a gaming machine is known that includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of effect data for executing continuous effects over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, an effect can be performed over a predetermined number of unit games, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced over a plurality of unit games.
JP 2007-117357 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, a continuous effect suggesting a bonus is continuously performed regardless of whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, as a result of the stop operation at the timing when the player can stop the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus on the active line, it is clear that the bonus winning is not established and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination. However, a continuous performance suggesting the internal winning of the bonus was continuously performed over a plurality of unit games. As a result, since it is clear that the bonus is not won, the continuous performance suggesting the bonus is continued, so that the player feels uncomfortable and feels uncomfortable. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine that can eliminate the player's uncomfortable feeling and reduce discomfort when it is clear that the bonus is not won.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of eliminating a player's uncomfortable feeling and reducing discomfort when it is clear that a bonus is not won.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. In the gaming machine, the stop control means has the first winning combination and the second winning combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. If there is, the control that preferentially stops the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is performed, and the effect execution means has the first combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. In addition, a stop command signal is output at a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the line due to the variation of the symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. The execution of the production is interrupted on the condition that the second combination is not determined as the winning combination by the determining means.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game value information storage means (for example, means for updating the number of BETs described later, main control circuit 71 described later) for storing information of game values (for example, medals described later), and a plurality of types Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) having a plurality of display parts (for example, display units 4L, 4C, 4R which will be described later) capable of displaying the symbols in a variable manner and stopped display, which will be described later. Display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, etc.) and a game start command signal (for example, command to start a game to be described later) instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later) in response to the start operation signal A start command means for outputting a signal to play, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in accordance with the game start command signal (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing described later, Lord of Control circuit 71 and the like, and start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for starting the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means in response to the game start command signal. , A main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a stop command signal (corresponding to each of the plurality of display units) and instructing stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit in response to a stop operation signal ( For example, a plurality of stop command means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, etc.) for outputting a signal for commanding stoppage of a symbol variation described later, and the stop command means after the stop command signal is output The number of sliding symbols (for example, “4”) that is the number of symbols that fluctuate in the display unit corresponding to the stop command means until the symbol in the display unit corresponding to Etc.) in accordance with the output of the stop command signal from the stop command means, the number of sliding pieces determined based on the winning combination within a range equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding pieces determined as the maximum possible number of sliding pieces When the stop command signal is output with the determining means (for example, the means for performing step S17 in FIG. 19 to be described later, the main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the symbols on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means. The stop control means (for example, means for performing steps S17 and S18 in FIG. 19 to be described later, main control to be described later) for stopping by changing the number of sliding pieces determined by the slide piece number determining means with reference to Circuit 71 and the like, and the symbols that are predetermined for each of the plurality of display units on the condition that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit. A combination determining means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols arranged along the line connecting the stop positions corresponds to the winning combination (for example, means for performing a process in step S23 of FIG. 19 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) ) And the combination determining means, if it is determined that the combination corresponds to one of a plurality of predetermined predetermined combinations, a game that gives the number of game values corresponding to the determined combination It is discriminated that it corresponds to the first combination (for example, replay to be described later) by the value assigning means (for example, means for performing step S25 in FIG. 19 described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the combination determining means. On the condition that the game value is given by the game value granting means, a bonus starting means (for example, a step in FIG. The second symbol combination corresponding to the second role (for example, BB1, BB2, and the like described later) is stopped and displayed by the symbol display unit and the means for performing the processing of step S29, which will be described later. On the condition, the automatic storage means for storing the predetermined game value information in the game value information storage means (for example, means for copying an insertion number counter to be described later to an automatic insertion counter, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) And directing means (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 5a, which will be described later, speakers 9L, 9R, which will be described later) that perform effects related to the game, and the directing means that perform continuous effects over a plurality of unit games. Continuous effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect for performing an effect for notifying whether or not the winning combination is determined as a winning combination (for example, step of FIG. 29 described later) S142, means for performing step S143, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later, and a counting means for counting the number of unit games since it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed by the continuous effect execution determining means (for example, to be described later) 29, a sub-control circuit 72 (to be described later), and a plurality of pieces of continuous production information in which a plurality of predetermined production information is associated with each of the plurality of unit games. From the plurality of pieces of continuous production information according to the continuous production information storage means (for example, a sub-RAM 83 to be described later, a sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) and the continuous production information is determined to be executed by the continuous production execution determination unit. Continuous production information determining means for determining one continuous production information (for example, means for performing step S146 in FIG. 29 to be described later, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) Then, with reference to the one continuous effect information, the effect information determining means for determining one effect information based on the number of unit games counted by the counting means (for example, processing in step S146 of FIG. 29 described later) Means for performing, an effect execution means for executing an effect in the effect means based on the effect information determined by the effect information determining means (for example, means for performing a drawing task described later, Sub-control circuit 72, etc., which will be described later), and the stop control means, when the first winning combination and the second winning combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, The control that preferentially stops the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is performed, and the effect execution means does not determine the first combination as the winning combination by the winning combination determination means, Or The stop command signal is output at a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination can be stopped and displayed at a symbol stop position along the line with a variation of the symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. A gaming machine characterized in that execution of an effect is interrupted on condition that the second winning combination is not determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the effect execution means determines that the first combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is the maximum sliding piece. A stop command signal is output at a timing that can be stopped and displayed at a symbol stop position along the line due to a variation of the symbol within a few ranges, and the second combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means The execution of the production is interrupted according to the conditions.

  As a result, when the symbol corresponding to the first combination does not stop along the line even though the stop operation is aimed at a specific combination during the continuous performance, the first combination becomes an internal winning combination. It is possible to interrupt the continuous performance that informs that it has been determined. Therefore, it is clear that the first role will not win, but the discomfort caused by the fact that the first role is expected to be won internally over several games is eliminated, and the player's Discomfort can be reduced.

  In addition, for example, a state in which a winning combination for the first combination is established if the other symbol is stopped and displayed on the display window among a plurality of symbols constituting the symbol combination of the first combination (a so-called tempering state). ), The player performs a stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination can be stopped and displayed along the line, but the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination are the symbols along the line. If stop display is not performed at the stop position, execution of the effect can be interrupted.

  Further, when the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination are not stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the line, the execution of the continuous effect can be interrupted. Therefore, until the time when it becomes clear that the first winning combination is not won, the first winning combination is determined as a winning combination by performing a continuous performance informing that the first winning combination is determined as the winning winning combination. It is possible to raise the player's expectation that he is doing. In addition, when it becomes clear that the first combination will not win, the first combination will not win by interrupting the continuous performance that informs that the first combination is determined as the winning combination. However, it is possible to eliminate the uncomfortable feeling caused by the endless effects of expecting the first combination to be won internally, and to reduce the player's discomfort.

  Further, the effect executing means can interrupt the execution of the continuous effect when the first winning combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. Further, the effect executing means can interrupt the execution of the continuous effect when the second winning combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means. Therefore, another combination other than the first combination (for example, the second combination having a higher priority than the first combination) is determined as the winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the other combination is displayed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent the continuous performance from ending. From this, it is possible to prevent the continuous performance from ending even when a winning combination other than the first combination is determined.

  Further, when the execution execution means outputs a stop command signal at a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the first role can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the line due to the variation of the symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. The execution of continuous production can be interrupted. Therefore, when the player does not aim for the first combination, that is, when the player wants to enjoy the continuous performance, the continuous performance can be continuously performed. Thus, the player can freely select whether or not to end the continuous performance.

  According to the present invention, when it is clear that the bonus is not won, it is possible to eliminate the player's uncomfortable feeling and reduce discomfort.

  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 the diagonal direction.

  These display lines are activated by operating BET switches 11, 12, and 13, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”), or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 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. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are 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.

  BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when one medal is bet to play one game, and the 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when two medals are bet to play one game. To do. The 3-BET lamp 9c is turned on when three medals are bet to play one game.

  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.

  With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation, and the center line 8c among the five display lines 8a to 8e is activated. When the 2-BET switch 12 is pressed once, two of the credited medals are bet on the game, and the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom line among the five display lines 8a to 8e. 8d is activated. By pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once, three of the credited medals are bet on the game, and all the display lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  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 obtained 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, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface portion of the base 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 “ The stop operation performed after “second 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 model motif is attached to the front face of the lower part of the front door 2 and sandwiched 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 “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a main 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)”, “red cherry (design 94)”, “peach cherry ( Symbol pattern 95) ”,“ Bell (symbol 96) ”,“ Watermelon (symbol 97) ”,“ Replay (symbol 98) ”, and“ Blank (symbol 99) ”are displayed. Yes. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB1 (Big Bonus 1), BB2 (Big Bonus 2), Red Cherry, Peach Cherry, Bell, Watermelon, Red 7 Bell, Blue 7 Bell, BAR Bell, and Replay are provided for the role of the embodiment. ing. BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous action devices according to the first type special accessory.

  “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. It means that it can be operated until it has been played and the game result is not exceeded 12 times.

  The “special feature continuous operating device related to the first type special feature” is a device capable of continuously operating the first type special feature, which is activated when a specific symbol combination is displayed in advance. This means that the operation is terminated when specified.

  Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”, and red cherry and peach cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. Cherry, bell, watermelon, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell are collectively referred to as “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 internal winning for BB may occur between non-flags, so even in the same general gaming state, different games are different between flags and non-flags. State.

  In addition, between the flag and between the non-flags, during the RT operation in which the replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) having a high probability of internal winning in the replay is operating, and during the RT non-operating other than during the RT operation It consists of. Whether or not the RT operation is in progress can be determined based on whether or not an RT operation flag, which will be described later, is on. Conditions for turning on and off the RT operation flag will be described later.

  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 either a BB1 operating flag or a BB2 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to OFF is that the number of possible games is 0, the number of possible winnings is 0, or either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. It is to be done. “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 BB1 operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 operating flag is an advantageous state generated by establishment of BB1, and the same applies to the BB2 operating flag. These BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as “BB operating flag” hereinafter. 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. In the case of BB1, 350 sheets and in the case of BB2, the number is 450 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. Then, when either the number of possible games or the number of possible winnings becomes 0, the RB operating flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON again.

  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. 1 shows a circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display unit 5a, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamps 102.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program (see FIGS. 18 to 26 described later), and a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the main CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 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 main 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 main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 8 to be described later) used for determination of random sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), stop buttons 7L, 7C, A stop table (not shown) for determining the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the operation of 7R is stored. In addition, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area shown in FIG. 13 to be described later, and stores information such as an internal winning combination and a carryover combination.

  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, and 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, and 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 output from the main CPU 31. It is connected to the. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the main CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a BET switch 11, and a C / P switch 14. , A medal sensor 22S, a 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 main 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. The random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a random value storage area provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. The random number stored in the random value storage area is used, for example, when determining an internal winning combination (see FIG. 21 described later).

  Specifically, by using the random numbers described above, an internal winning combination is determined based on an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) stored in the main ROM 32. The internal symbol combination (internal symbol combination data) indirectly corresponds to 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 it is attached.

  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 main RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main RAM 33 stores the 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 main ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and a code number provided for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R 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 (see FIG. 10 described later) is stored in the main ROM 32. In the symbol combination table, as will be described later, the display combination corresponding to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions connected by one active line, the information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination, Are associated. Based on this symbol combination table, the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the internal winning combination or the stop winning combination is determined by lottery processing (such as internal lottery processing) based on the random number sampling described above, the main CPU 31 sends a signal for controlling the rotation start of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit. Send to 39. Then, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop based on an operation signal sent from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and a stop table described later. To the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the stop mode (that is, the winning mode) indicating the winning combination is won, the main 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 inputs a medal payout completion signal to the main CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the main CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the 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 controls the production of video, sound, light, vibration, or a combination of these, and main control that controls the progression of a series of games such as determination of internal winning combination and reel control. Each of the circuits 71 is formed on a separate circuit board.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 determines or executes the production contents based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes are performed. As described above, communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and the sub control circuit 72 sends commands and information to the main control circuit 71. And so on.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86), a driver 87, a DSP 88, an audio RAM 89, a D / A converter 90, and an amplifier 100. Consists of.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 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 control program of the sub CPU 81. The random numbers sampled in this way are stored in a sub random number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program shown in FIGS. Specifically, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, device driver, main control circuit 71, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102, and the speaker 9L. , 9R, a sound control task for controlling sound output, a drawing task for controlling display of video on the liquid crystal display unit 5a, and the like.

  In the data storage area, a table storage area in which various tables such as a jump table (see FIG. 14 described later) including information on processing performed according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is stored, and animation such as character object data. Drawing control data storage area for storing data, audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as video sound based on animation data and operation sound of start lever 6, etc., LED for storing light lighting pattern, etc. -Consists of a lamp control data storage area.

  The sub RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The sub RAM 83 has a storage area similar to that shown in FIG. Therefore, the sub control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination, display combination, carryover combination, operating flag, and the like.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the sub CPU 81 based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing RAM 85 at the time of activation. The generated video is displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 5a via the driver 87.

  The DSP 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and determines sound data for outputting sound from the speakers 9L and 9R based on a command output from the sub CPU 81. The sound data determined here is stored in a sound storage area provided in the audio RAM 89.

  The D / A converter 90 is connected to the DSP 88 and converts the sound data stored in the sound storage area as digital data into analog sound. The amplifier 100 is an amplifier that amplifies the sound converted to analog by the D / A converter 90 and outputs the amplified sound from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 and outputs light based on an output signal transmitted from the sub CPU 81.

  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 (FIGS. 6 to 8 described later) corresponding to the gaming state and information on the number of lotteries. Here, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, an internal lottery table (FIG. 6 described later) for the general gaming state is selected, and 10 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S41 of FIG. 21 described later). . The number of lotteries is the number of times necessary for determining the internal winning combination. However, even if the gaming state is the general gaming state, the number of lotteries determined to be 10 is updated to 8 when it is between flags (step S44 in FIG. 21 described later).

  If the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an internal lottery table for RB gaming state (FIG. 7 to be described later) is selected, and 7 is determined as the number of lotteries (step S41 in FIG. 21 to be described later).

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

  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. 9, since the winning number corresponds to the winning 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 winning combinations. Have information.

  FIG. 6 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, which is referred to when the general gaming state is in operation and the non-RT operation is in progress. FIG. 7 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table having a higher probability of determining a small combination as a winning combination as compared to the case of referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table, and is referred to when the state is the RB gaming state. FIG. 8 shows the internal lottery table for RT operation with a high probability of determining replay as a winning combination as compared with the case of referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state, in the case of the general gaming state and RT operating To be referenced.

  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 lotteries 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. In addition, it is determined in descending order from the winning number whether the winning number is 0 or not, and the numerical ranges defined by the upper limit value and the lower limit value corresponding to each of the plurality of roles are set to overlap. As a result, multiple winning combinations may be determined as internal winning combinations.

  The internal winning combination is determined based on the winning number won, the gaming state, the number of inserted games, and the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9 described later).

  For example, a case where the number of inserted games is 3 when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6 will be described. When the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 is 6030, the numerical range information corresponding to the winning number 10 is the numerical range information that the lower limit value is “6450” and the upper limit value is “6549”. First, a random value R (6030) −lower limit value L (6450) is calculated for the winning number 10. 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 6030, the winning number 10 is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the winning number 9, the random number value R (6030) −the lower limit value L (5950) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (6030) −the upper limit value U (6049) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) corresponding to the winning number, if the random number value extracted in the general gaming state is 6030, the winning number 9 is won. When winning the winning number 9, BB1 corresponding to the winning number 9 becomes an internal winning combination based on an internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later.

  As described above, when the calculation of the random number value R (6030) −the lower limit value L and the calculation of the random number value R (6030) −the upper limit value U are repeated until the winning number becomes 0, the winning number 4 is won. The winning number is illegal. Therefore, when the random value extracted in the general gaming state is 6030, winning numbers 9 and 4 are won, and BB1 and watermelon are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Similarly, when the random value is 6480, winning numbers 10 and 4 are won, and BB2 and watermelon are determined as internal winning combinations. From this, when a watermelon is determined as an internal winning combination, BB1 or BB2 may be determined as an internal winning combination at the same time.

  In the case of between the flags, the number of lotteries is changed to 8 (step S44 in FIG. 21 described later). Thereby, there is no case where the winning numbers 9 and 10 are won between the flags. Therefore, according to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) described later, BB1 and BB2 are not determined as internal winning combinations between the flags.

  Further, referring to the internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 7, this table is configured such that the numerical range corresponding to the winning numbers 3, 5 to 7 is wider than that of other internal lottery tables. . In other words, the RB gaming state internal lottery table is configured such that the bell, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell are determined as the winning combination with a higher probability than other internal lottery tables. Further, in the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the winning number corresponding to the winning numbers 8 to 10 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is not provided. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the replays BB1 and BB2 corresponding to the winning numbers 8 to 10 in the general gaming state are not determined as winning combinations.

  Also, when comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, when using the internal lottery table for RT operation, compared to using the internal lottery table for general gaming state, The numerical range corresponding to the winning number 8 is wide (that is, the probability of winning the replay as an internal winning combination is high). Therefore, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals when the RT is operating, compared to when the RT is not operating.

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

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

  For example, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is losing. When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is red cherry. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” (internal winning combination 1) and “00000000” (internal winning combination 2) are determined as data of the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination corresponding to this data is peach cherry.

  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. ing. 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 (red cherry), the display combination may be red cherry. When the display combination is red cherry, among the five active lines, along the center cherry line “red cherry (middle) -ANY-ANY” along the center line 8c and along the active line excluding the center line There is a corner cherry with “red cherry (horn) -ANY-ANY” lined up. “Red cherry (middle)” indicates “red cherry” stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and “red cherry (corner)” is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L. "Red cherry" is shown. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol. When the display combination is medium cherry, according to the symbol combination table, when the number of inserted coins is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted coins is 3, four medals are displayed. Paid out. On the other hand, when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out according to the symbol combination table, but when the inserted number is 3 for the square cherry. Is a symbol combination of “cherry (corner) -ANY-ANY” on two effective lines (top line 8b and cross-down line 8e, or bottom line 8d and cross-up line 8a). Medals are paid out.

  Similarly, when the winning number is 2 (peach cherry), there are medium cherries and square cherries, and when the display role is medium cherries and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. If the display combination is a medium cherry and the inserted number is 3, 4 medals are paid out. Further, when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the display combination is a square cherry and the inserted number is 3, 8 A medal is 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 “red 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is red 7 bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “blue 7-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is blue 7-bell, and 15 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted coins. When “BAR-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, the display combination becomes a BAR bell, and 15 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 big bonus is activated by turning on the BB1 operating flag. At this time, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the RB gaming state. When “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, the display combination is BB2, and the big bonus is activated by turning on the BB2 operating flag. At this time, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state.

  The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pull-in priority table includes information on the relative priority of pulling in the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination (internal winning combination). Priority 1 is replay. The priority order 2 is BB1 and BB2. Priority 3 is red cherry, peach cherry, bell, watermelon, red 7 bell, blue 7 bell, and BAR bell.

  The reason why priority level 1 is set to replay and priority level 2 is set to bonus is that the bonus is prioritized and drawn while keeping the player's irritability in mind. If multiple internal winning combinations are determined, the internal winning combination with the highest priority is basically drawn. If the internal winning combination is not possible, the internal winning combination with the next highest priority is drawn. Done. In some cases, a stop table set in advance for reel stop control may be used.

  When a plurality of internal winning combinations are determined in one game, the priority order of each internal winning combination is different. For example, replay (priority 1) and BB1 (priority 2) may be determined as internal winning combinations, but the priorities are different. In addition, between the flags, both the bonus carried over and the combination (for example, replay) determined by the random lottery become internal winning combinations, but the bonus is not internally won between the flags. Therefore, the priority order of each internal winning combination is different among the flags.

  “Pull-in” is basically a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination under the condition of the maximum number of sliding symbols 4 at a symbol stop position (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol stop position”) connected by an active line. This means that the reel that is the target of the stop control (the reel corresponding to the stop operation) is stopped so as to display (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbol”).

  In the case of the second stop operation, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed at the effective symbol stop position together with the drawing target symbol in the second stop operation because the first stop operation is performed. If the symbol is present, displaying the drawing target symbol at the effective symbol stop position in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R corresponding to the second stop operation connected by the effective line connecting the effective symbol stop positions is referred to as “retraction”. .

  In the case of the third stop operation, the drawing target symbols are arranged along one of the effective lines in the two symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R corresponding to the first stop operation and the second stop operation. (In the case of “Tempai”), displaying a drawing target symbol at an effective symbol stop position connected by the effective line is called “pulling”.

  With reference to FIG. 12, 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 process of step S33 in FIG. 20 described later and the process of step S112 in FIG. 26 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, a BB working flag for identifying whether or not a BB (actual accessory continuous actuating device) is working and an RB gaming state for working or not are identified. There are a plurality of operating flags including an RB operating flag. The BB operating flag identifies the BB1 operating flag for identifying that BB has been activated when BB1 is established as a display combination, and identifies that the BB has been activated by establishing BB2 as a display combination. It is a general term for the BB2 operating flag for the purpose.

  The “bonus end number counter” indicates the number of medals paid out in the game from when the BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag is updated to ON until the BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. It is provided for counting and is provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. In the embodiment, the counter is set to “350” on condition that the BB1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the counter is set to “450” on condition that the BB2 operating flag is updated to ON, Subtraction is made according to the number of medals paid out during the operation of BB1 or BB2. When the value of the bonus end number counter becomes “0” or less, the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. As described above, in the embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is counted by the count-down method of subtracting from the initial value, but this is not substantially different from the case of counting by the count-up method of integrating from 0.

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

  (1) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to red cherry. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to peach cherry. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the bell. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to a watermelon. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to red 7 bell. Bit 5 is a storage area corresponding to blue 7 bell. Bit 6 is a storage area corresponding to the BAR bell. Bit 7 is a storage area corresponding to replay.

  (2) of FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  Although the illustration of the display combination storage area (display combination 1 storage area, display combination 2 storage area) in which the data of the display combination is stored is omitted, the internal winning combination storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area, internal winning combination) The data structure is the same as that of the combination 2 storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bits 2 to 7 are unused storage areas. In the embodiment, when there is a carryover combination (between flags), “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the carryover combination. For example, when the carryover combination is BB1, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area.

  (4) of FIG. 13 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.

  (5) of FIG. 13 shows the operating flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 operating flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the RB operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT operating flag. Bits 4 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 start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a game start command process. The game start command processing is processing that is triggered by the internal lottery processing or the like being performed according to the operation of the start lever 6. When the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 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 sub CPU 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 sub CPU 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 receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs bonus start command processing. The bonus start command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB operates. When the BB end game operation command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a BB end game operation command process. The BB end game operation command process is a process for executing notification of the timing at which the BB ends.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the continuous production pattern lottery table for determining the continuous production pattern will be described.

  In the continuous effect pattern lottery table, when the watermelon is determined as the internal winning combination in the continuous effect determining process described later with reference to FIG. 29, that is, there is a possibility that BB1 or BB2 is simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination. Referenced in some cases. This table includes lottery value information for determining a continuous performance pattern.

  The “lottery value” is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, the effect pattern corresponding to the lottery value is selected as the actual effect pattern. 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 effect pattern is selected, this effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  For example, when the random number value extracted from the range of 0 to 255 is 180, the numerical value range information corresponding to the continuous performance pattern E is a numerical value range in which the lower limit value is “204” and the upper limit value is “255”. Since it is information, first, a random value R (180) −lower limit L (204) is calculated for the continuous performance pattern E. The result of this calculation is negative. Accordingly, since the random value is not within the numerical range (L ≦ R ≦ U) corresponding to the continuous effect pattern E, when the random value is 180, the continuous effect pattern E is unfair.

  Subsequently, based on the information of the numerical range corresponding to the continuous performance pattern D, the random value R (180) −the lower limit value L (153) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or more. Next, the random value R (180) −the upper limit value U (203) is calculated. This calculation result becomes 0 or less. Therefore, since the random number value is within the numerical range corresponding to the winning number (L ≦ R ≦ U), when the extracted random number value is 180, the continuous effect pattern D is determined as the effect pattern and corresponds to this effect pattern. The effect identifier to be stored is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the continuous effect identifier determination table will be described.

  The continuous effect identifier determination table is referred to for each unit game in the continuous effect in the continuous effect determination process of FIG. This table includes information for determining an effect identifier based on the effect pattern and the continuous game number counter value. The “continuous game number counter” is a counter for counting the number of unit games, and basically “1” is subtracted for each unit game. “Production identifier” is information defining the content of the production, and production data is associated with this production identifier.

  When the continuous game number counter value is “1”, an effect identifier that is determined by whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0, that is, whether or not BB is carried over as an internal winning combination. Different types.

  Specifically, the case where the continuous effect pattern D is determined as the effect pattern by lottery and the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0, that is, the case where BB is carried over as an internal winning combination will be described. When the continuous game number counter value is “3”, “D-1” is determined as the effect identifier, and when the continuous game number counter value is “2”, “D-2” is determined as the effect identifier. When the continuous game number counter value is “3”, “D-3b” is determined as the effect identifier.

  The continuous effect identifier table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The continuous effect identifier table includes information on the contents of effects produced based on the set effect identifier in the continuous effect determination process of FIG. In the embodiment, in the fighting effect (3 games), an effect in which the main character and the boss character fight is performed, and according to the continuous effect identifier table of FIG. 3 times per unit game. Then, from the first time to the second time, an effect that the attacked character can endure is performed, and in the third effect, an effect that the attacked character falls is performed. As a result, the player can grasp that BB is likely to be determined as a carryover combination by performing an effect in which the boss character falls.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). In this step S1, the contents stored in the main RAM 33 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the main 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 main RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the main RAM 33, and the start address of the sequence program of the next game is set. Designation is performed.

  In step S3, a bonus operation monitoring process described with reference to FIG. 20 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 random number for lottery is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in an internal lottery process described later. In step S6, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In this process, it is determined whether or not the game state transition condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the game state transition condition is satisfied, the game state is shifted and the game state transition condition is satisfied. If it is not discriminated, processing for maintaining the current gaming state is performed.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, an internal winning combination check process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S9, RT game number counter update processing described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In step S10, a game start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S11. This game start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination.

  In step S11, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse from the start of the previous game.

  In step S13, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S14. 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 S14, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 in FIG. 19, 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 is operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S17, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, 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 S17, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S17, the number of sliding pieces is determined, and the process proceeds to step S18. 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 S18, 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 S17, and then proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S21. 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 S21, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S22, an all reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S24. 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 S24, a display combination establishment command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S25. The display combination establishment command includes information on the established display combination. In step S25, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S26. In this process, based on the flag set in the display combination search process, referring to the symbol combination table (FIG. 10), the corresponding payout number of medals is stored (credit) or paid out.

  In step S26, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number, and the process proceeds to step S27. 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 S27, 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 S28, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29. In step S28, a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

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

  First, the main 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 it 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. 18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S33.

  In step S33, RB operation processing is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12), 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, even if the condition for updating the RB operation flag to OFF is satisfied and the RB operation flag is updated to OFF, the BB operation flag is ON. In this case, the 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 FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 5), determines the type and number of lotteries in the internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) according to the gaming state (step S41), and step S42. Move on. In step S42, an internal lottery table changing process to be referred to later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not the data (information) stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (presence of carryover combination). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S44. Here, when determination of step S43 is NO, it is a case between flags, and when it is YES, it is a case between non-flags. When the set internal lottery table is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, there are cases where it is between flags and non-flags, so that it is determined YES and NO is determined And both. When the set internal lottery table is the RB gaming state internal lottery table, it is always between non-flags, so that it is always determined as YES in the process of step S43.

  In step S44, the number of lotteries is changed (updated) to 8, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S46. As a result, “10” is set as the winning number in the general gaming state (between non-flags), “8” in the general gaming state (between flags), and “7” in the RB gaming state.

  In step S46, the internal lottery table determined in step S41 is referred to, and the stored random number value is compared with the winning number and the lower limit value (L) and upper limit value (U) corresponding to the stored setting. The process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S48, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S48, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number, and the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the address of the internal winning combination storage area is set based on the storage area type, the set address is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the number of lotteries is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, it is determined whether the number of lotteries is zero. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S52, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S52, the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area, and the process proceeds to step S53. With this process, the carryover combination can be stored in the carryover combination storage area. In step S53, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the internal lottery table changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S61). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. In Step S62, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT lottery internal lottery table (FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to Step S43 in FIG.

The internal winning combination check process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S71). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 18, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 0 in the internal winning combination 2 storage area ((2) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S73, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  In step S73, the RT game number counter is set to 5, and the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the RT operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “1” is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the RT game number counter update process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG.

  In step S82, it is determined whether the RT game number counter is 1 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S83, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S83, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. In step S85, the RT operating flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. Specifically, a process of updating the data of bit 3 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) to “0” is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is ON. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the data of bit 0 or bit 1 in the operating flag storage area ((5) in FIG. 13) is “1”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S93, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S99.

  In step S93, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” or less. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S94, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S94, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S95. In this RB end time process, an RB operating flag is updated to OFF, and a process of updating the number of possible winnings and the number of possible games to “0” is performed. In step S95, processing at the end of BB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S96. In this BB end time process, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is updated to OFF, and the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”. In step S96, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

  In step S97, "1" is subtracted from the number of possible winnings, and the process proceeds to step S98. In step S98, it is determined whether or not the possible number of winnings is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, “1” is subtracted from the possible number of games, and the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG. In step S101, RB end time processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29 in FIG.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S112, bonus operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S113. In this bonus operation process, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. If the updated BB operating flag is the BB1 operating flag, the bonus end number counter is set to “350” and the updated BB is updated. When the operating flag is the BB2 operating flag, the bonus end number counter is set to “450”.

  In step S113, a process of clearing the carryover combination storage area, that is, a process of updating the data stored in the carryover combination storage area to “00000000” is performed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S116, a process of copying the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter, that is, a 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 sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the reset interrupt processing of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the sub RAM 83, the drawing RAM 85, the audio RAM 89, and the like (step S121), and proceeds to step S122. In step S122, an input monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S123. 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 S123, command input processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S124. In step S124, command output processing for outputting a command to the DSP 88 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S125. In step S125, an image control process described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S121.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is data in the command buffer, that is, whether or not a command has been received (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not the received command is a game start command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S133, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S136. In step S133, a continuous effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, it is determined whether or not effect data is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S135, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S139. In step S135, other lottery data is set by lottery, and the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S136, it is determined whether or not the received command is a reel stop command. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S137, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S137, a continuous effect stop process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S139.

  In step S138, other processes corresponding to the received command are performed, and the process proceeds to step S139. In step S139, the data stored in the command buffer is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the continuous effect determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the continuous game number counter is 1 or more (step S141). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S146, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S142.

  In step S142, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a watermelon. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S143, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S150. In step S143, lottery of the continuous production pattern is performed based on the continuous production pattern lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, the continuous performance pattern determined by lottery is set, and the process proceeds to step S145. In step S145, the continuous game number corresponding to the continuous performance pattern is set in the continuous game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S146, an effect identifier corresponding to the continuous game number counter is set based on the continuous effect identifier determination table, and the process proceeds to step S147. In step S147, the set effect identifier is stored in the continuous effect information storage area, and the process proceeds to step S148. In step S148, the effect data is set based on the effect identifier stored in the continuous effect information storage area, and the process proceeds to step S149. In step S149, the value of the continuous game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S150.

  In step S150, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is replay. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S151, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG. In step S151, the replay priority flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the continuous effect stop process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG. 27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, it is determined whether or not the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the BB not determined as the internal winning combination can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S163, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not the replay priority flag is on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124 of FIG. 27, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the value of the continuous game number counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, continuous production end information is set, and the process proceeds to step S166. In step S166, the replay priority flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the image buffer flag is on (step S171). The “image buffer flag” is used to determine whether image data is ready to be written in the drawing RAM 85 of the rendering processor 84. 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 S174, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, an image data update process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S173. In this image data update process, the content of data to be applied to the sprite attribute table developed in the drawing RAM 85 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 S173, the image buffer flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, 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 S175, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S121 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 rendering processor 84 every 1000/60 ms.

  In step S175, “0” is set in the image control IC counter, and the flow proceeds to step S176. According to the processing of step S174 and step S175, 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 S174. When 1000/30 ms has elapsed, image data is transmitted to the rendering processor 84 when the image buffer flag is on. The timing can be.

  In step S176, a bank switching command is transmitted to the rendering processor 84, and the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, the image data is transferred from the image buffer to the drawing RAM 85, and the process proceeds to step S178. With this processing, the image data transferred to the image buffer in step S1702 described above can be transferred to the sprite attribute table developed in the drawing RAM 85.

  In step S178, the image buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S179. In step S179, the image buffer flag is updated to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S121 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 rendering processor 84 every 1000/60 ms. As the process starts, “1” is added to the value of the image control IC counter (step S181). The image control IC counter is a counter used to determine whether or not 1000/30 ms has elapsed since the last transmission of the bank switching command from the sub CPU 81 to the rendering processor 84.

  The 2 ms interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 2 ms has elapsed (step S191). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S192, and when it is NO, step S191 is repeated.

  In step S192, the random number counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S193. The updated value of the random number counter is referred to when determining an effect group identifier, an effect identifier, and the like. In this process, a plurality of random number counters are updated. In step S193, effect data update processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S191. By this effect data update process, an image (image) corresponding to the effect data set in the process of step S148 in FIG. 29 or the like can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 5a.

  With reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, display examples on the display units 4L, 4C, and 4R in the first game during the continuous production will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 34, a table when BB2 is aimed, that is, when the player performs a stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB2 can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the active line. Example 1 will be described.

  Display examples (1-1) to (1-3) show display examples of the first stop operation to the third stop operation in cases other than BB1 and BB2 are determined as internal winning combinations.

  (1-1) in FIG. 34 shows that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 at the time of the first stop operation can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed at timing. At this time, “blue 7” on the left reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the active line 8c.

  (1-2) in FIG. 34 shows that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, which constitutes the symbol combination of BB2, can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c during the second stop operation. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed at timing. At this time, “blue 7” of the middle reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c.

  (1-3) in FIG. 34 shows that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2, at the time of the third stop operation can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed at timing. In this case, since BB2 is not determined as the internal winning combination, “blue 7” of the right reel is not stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c. That is, the player can grasp that BB2 is not established as a display combination at the time of the third stop operation.

  Therefore, among the winning combinations composing BB, neither BB1 nor BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB1 or BB2 can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line. When the stop operation is performed at a proper timing, the value of the continuous game number counter is changed to “0”. In this case, it is possible to interrupt the continuous performance that informs that BB is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the continuous effects of the second game and the third game are not performed. Therefore, it is clear that BB2 (or BB1) does not win, but the feeling of discomfort caused by the fact that BB2 (or BB1) is expected to win the game internally for several games is eliminated. The discomfort of the person can be reduced.

  Display examples (2-1) to (2-2) show display examples of the first stop operation to the second stop operation when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination.

  (2-1) in FIG. 34 shows that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8b during the first stop operation. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed at timing. At this time, “blue 7” on the left reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8b.

  FIG. 34 (2-2) shows that “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, which constitutes the symbol combination of BB2, can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8b during the second stop operation. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed at timing. In this case, since BB2 is not determined as the internal winning combination, “blue 7” of the middle reel is not stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8b.

  Here, if the targeted BB does not become a temper, it is considered that the continuous production ends (step S162 in FIG. 30), but the untargeted BB, that is, BB1, is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the continuous performance does not end (see step S161 in FIG. 30). Therefore, among the winning combinations that make up the BB, when a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is stopped at a timing that can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line The value of the continuous game number counter is not changed to “0”, and the continuous performance does not end. In other words, since BB1 is still determined as a carryover combination, a continuous performance for notifying that BB is determined as an internal winning combination is continuously performed.

  Referring to FIG. 35, when BB2 is aimed, that is, when the player performs a stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB2 can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line. Example 2 will be described.

  Display examples (1) to (3) show display examples of the first stop operation to the third stop operation when replay is determined as the internal winning combination and BB2 is carried over as the carryover combination.

  (1) of FIG. 35 is a timing at which “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 at the time of the first stop operation can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8a. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed. At this time, since the replay is drawn in preference to BB2 (and BB1), the “replay” of the left reel is the symbol stop position along the active line 8a even when BB2 is determined as the carryover combination. Press to stop display.

  (2) in FIG. 35 is a timing at which “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 at the time of the second stop operation, can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8a. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed. At this time, since the replay is drawn in preference to BB2 (and BB1), even if BB2 is determined as a carryover, the “replay” of the middle reel is the symbol stop position along the effective line 8a. Press to stop display. On the other hand, BB2 is not drawn. That is, BB2 is not stopped and displayed even though it is aimed. For this reason, normally, it is considered that the continuous production ends, but since the replay is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay priority flag is turned on (see step 151 in FIG. 29), and this replay priority flag is turned on. In some cases, the continuous performance does not end (see step S163 in FIG. 30).

  (3) in FIG. 35 is a timing at which “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” which is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2 during the second stop operation can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8a. It is an example of a display when stop operation is performed. At this time, since the replay is drawn with priority over BB2 (and BB1), even if BB2 is determined as a carryover, the “replay” of the right reel is the symbol stop position along the active line 8a. To stop and replay is established as a display combination.

  Therefore, even if BB2 is determined as a carryover combination, if the replay to be drawn in preference to BB is determined as an internal winning combination, it is a symbol constituting the symbol combination of BB2. “Replay-Replay” is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination of replays even when a stop operation is performed at a timing when “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the active line. -"Replay" is drawn in preference to the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB2 (and BB1), so that replay is established as a display combination. In this case, since BB2 is still determined as a carryover combination, a continuous performance suggesting that BB is determined as an internal winning combination is continuously performed.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rendition from being finished until a replay with a higher priority than BB is determined as a winning combination and a symbol corresponding to the replay is stopped and displayed. .

  Referring to FIG. 36, when BB2 is not aimed, that is, when the player does not perform stop operation at a timing at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB2 can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line. Display example 3 will be described.

  36 (1) to (3) are display examples when the stop operation is performed at the stop display position “4” of the right reel, the middle reel, and the left reel of FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 36 is a display example when the stop operation is performed at the stop display position “4” during the first stop operation. At this time, “blank” on the left reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c. Here, if BB1 and BB2 are not determined as the internal winning combination, it is considered that the continuous effect ends (see step S161 in FIG. 30), but the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB are the active lines. When the stop operation is not performed at the timing at which the stop display can be performed at the symbol stop position along, the continuous effect does not end (see step S162 in FIG. 30).

  (2) of FIG. 36 is a display example when the stop operation is performed at the stop display position “4” during the second stop operation. At this time, “red cherry” of the middle reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the effective line 8c.

  (3) of FIG. 36 is a display example when the stop operation is performed at the stop display position “4” during the third stop operation. At this time, the “replay” of the right reel is stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the active line 8c.

  Therefore, even if neither BB1 nor BB2 is determined as an internal winning combination among the winning combinations constituting the BB, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of BB1 or BB2 are the symbol stop positions along the effective line. If the stop operation is not performed at a timing at which stop display is possible, the value of the continuous game number counter is not changed to “0”. In this case, the continuous performance that suggests that BB is determined as an internal winning combination does not end. For this reason, when the player does not aim at BB1 or BB2, that is, when the player wants to look forward to the continuous effect, the continuous effect can be continuously performed. Thus, the player can freely select whether or not to end the continuous performance.

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

  In the embodiment, BB2 is a bonus that allows more medals to be obtained than BB1, but is not limited thereto. For example, RT may be operated for a period longer than BB1.

  Further, in the embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is set to have the first type special accessory (RB) and the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the first type special accessory. It is also possible to provide a special accessory and a special accessory continuous actuating device for continuously operating the second type special accessory. “Type 2 special combination” is a combination that activates the condition device related to winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery. It operates when determined in advance, and the result of one game is obtained. The one that ends the operation when it is The so-called challenge game (CG) and / or single challenge game (SCG) can be mentioned as the second type special combination. Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

  In addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachilot. 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 the internal lottery table for general gaming states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. The figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT game states. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows various storage areas. The figure which shows a jump table. The figure which shows a continuous production pattern lottery table The figure which shows a continuous production identifier determination table. The figure which shows a continuous production identifier 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 which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows an internal winning combination check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. 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 continuous production | presentation determination process of a subcontrol circuit. The flowchart which shows the continuous production | presentation stop process of a subcontrol circuit. 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 the 2ms interruption process of a sub control circuit. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display window. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display window. The figure which shows the example of a display in a display window.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding 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 according to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting the 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;
From the time when the stop command signal is output until the symbol on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means stops, the number of sliding symbols, which is the number of symbols that fluctuates on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means, In accordance with the output of the stop command signal by the stop command means, the number of sliding pieces determining means for determining based on the winning combination in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces determined as the maximum value that can be taken as the number of sliding pieces,
Stop control means for changing the design on the display unit corresponding to the stop command means by changing the number of sliding pieces determined by the number of sliding pieces based on when the stop command signal is output, and stopping control means ,
A combination of symbols arranged along a line connecting a predetermined symbol stop position on each of the plurality of display units on the condition that the variable display of symbols on all of the plurality of display units is stopped by the stop control unit. A role determining means for determining whether or not it corresponds to the winning combination;
When it is determined by the combination determining means that it corresponds to any one of a plurality of predetermined predetermined combinations, a game value providing unit that provides a number of game values corresponding to the determined combination When,
Bonus starting means for starting the operation of a bonus having a higher probability that game value is given by the game value giving means than in the general gaming state, on condition that the role judging means determines that the first value will correspond. When,
Automatic storage means for storing the information of the predetermined game value in the game value information storage means on condition that the second symbol combination corresponding to the second role is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means;
Directing means for performing games,
Continuously determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect for performing an effect for notifying whether or not the first winning combination is determined as a winning combination while performing the continuous effect over a plurality of unit games in the effect means. Production execution determination means;
Counting means for counting the number of unit games since it is determined by the continuous performance execution determining means to execute the continuous performance;
Continuous production information storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of continuous production information in which a plurality of predetermined production information is associated with each of the plurality of unit games;
Continuous production information determining means for determining one piece of continuous production information from the plurality of pieces of continuous production information in response to the determination that the continuous production execution is performed by the continuous production execution determining unit;
Effect information determining means for referring to the one continuous effect information and determining one effect information based on the number of unit games counted by the counting means;
An effect execution means for executing an effect in the effect means based on the effect information determined by the effect information determination means,
With
When the first winning combination and the second winning combination are determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the stop control means forms a combination of symbols corresponding to the second winning combination To give priority to stop
The effect execution means has a symbol combination in which the first combination is not determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is equal to or less than the maximum number of sliding symbols. On the condition that the stop command signal is output at a timing that can be stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position along the line due to fluctuations of the line, and that the second combination is not determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means A gaming machine characterized by interrupting the execution of the performance.

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