JP2007289415A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a gaming machine capable of reducing a burden on a control system when determining a stop table to be used for stopping a reel from a plurality of stop tables.
When a first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and when a second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a privilege is given to the player. Different stop tables are determined depending on whether the internal winning combination relating to one of the combination of the symbols of 1 and the second symbol is determined, and when determining the internal winning combination relating to both. Based on the above, the reel rotation stop control is performed.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

In the gaming machine as described above, a plurality of types of tables (hereinafter referred to as “stop tables”) that define the positions where the rotation of the reels can be stopped are stored. A game machine that determines any one based on lottery, searches for a position where the rotation of the reel can be stopped according to the determined stop table and the timing when the stop operation is detected, and proposes a gaming machine that performs the stop (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, even if the same symbol combination is displayed, the place where the symbol combination is displayed in the display window is changed, so that the player is not bored. it can.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-9765

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, since one stop table is determined by performing a dedicated lottery after the internal winning combination is determined, in addition to the lottery determining the internal winning combination, It was necessary to carry out a lottery dedicated to the decision, and the burden on the control system was heavy.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the burden on a control system when determining a stop table to be used for stopping a reel from a plurality of stop tables.

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

  The gaming machine of the first invention displays a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a part of a plurality of symbols among the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later), start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 6s described later) for detecting a start operation, and start operation performed by the start operation detection means Random value extraction means for extracting random values based on the detection (for example, the process in step S5 of FIG. 27 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and an internal lottery table that defines a range of numerical values according to the internal winning combination are stored. The random number value extractor out of a range of numerical values defined by an internal lottery table storage means (for example, rom32 described later) and an internal lottery table stored by the internal lottery table storage means. The internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination based on the range of the numerical value to which the random number value extracted by (for example, the internal lottery process of FIG. 30 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the rotation of the reel can be stopped. Stored in the stop table storage means based on stop table storage means (for example, rom32 described later) for storing a plurality of types of stop tables that define the correct position and internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means. Stop table determining means for determining any of the plurality of types of stop tables (for example, the rotation stop initial setting process in step S10 of FIG. 27 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the plurality of reels are rotated. Reel rotation means (for example, request to start rotation of all reels in step S11 of FIG. Processing), stop operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 7s described later) for detecting stop operation corresponding to each reel, detection of stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means, and stop table determination means Based on the determined stop table, the reel stop control means (for example, the reel stop control process of FIG. 36 performed by the CPU 31 described later) for controlling the rotation of the corresponding reel and the symbol display means perform the first. When a combination of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to replay B1 to be described later) is displayed, and a second combination of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols related to replay B2 to be described later) is displayed by the symbol display means. When displayed, privilege grant means for granting a privilege to the player (for example, step S of FIG. 27 performed by the CPU 31 described later) 20 replay operation check processing), and the internal lottery table storage means is a numerical value for determining an internal winning combination of one of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination. An internal lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later, an internal lottery table for RT operation described later) that defines a range and a range of numerical values for which internal winning combinations relating to both are determined is stored The stop table storage means includes a first stop table corresponding to an internal winning combination of one of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination (for example, a replay A + replay B2 stop described later) Table) and a second stop table (for example, replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 stop table which will be described later) corresponding to both internal winning combinations. It is characterized in.

  According to this gaming machine, when the internal symbol combination related to one of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, and when the internal symbol combination related to both are determined, A different stop table is determined. Therefore, even if the same symbol combination is displayed, it is possible to change the area displayed on the symbol display means, so that the player is not bored. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery for determining the stop table, the burden on the control system can be reduced. In the case where the internal symbol combination related to both of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, stop control for displaying any symbol combination except at least the last reel. However, this is not necessary when the internal winning combination for one side is determined.

  In the gaming machine according to a second aspect of the invention, the symbol display means is configured such that when the reel stop means performs stop control of rotation of a predetermined reel (for example, a left reel 3L described later) among the plurality of reels, When one of the symbols constituting the first symbol combination (for example, replay described later) and the symbols constituting the second symbol combination (for example, bell described later) is displayed, the other is also displayed. It is characterized by.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop control of rotation of a predetermined reel is performed, both the symbols constituting the first symbol combination and the symbols constituting the second symbol combination are displayed by the symbol display means. Will come to be. Therefore, when the internal winning combination relating to both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, it is suitable for performing stop control to display any symbol combination by the symbol display means. Become. Until the stop control of the rotation of the other reels excluding the predetermined reel is performed, there is a possibility that the combination of both symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, and the rotation of the predetermined reel is stopped. Since the player does not know which symbol combination is displayed at the time, the player's interest can be maintained.

  The gaming machine of the third invention includes a symbol specifying means (for example, a symbol counter and a symbol arrangement table updated by a CPU 31 described later) for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position (for example, a center line 8b described later), The symbol display means provides X (X is a natural number) areas for displaying one symbol for each reel, so that X of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel (for example, described later) Each of the stop tables stored in the stop table storage means has a predetermined numerical value for each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. Any one of the ranges 0 to Y (Y is a natural number) (for example, 4 described later) is defined as the number of sliding pieces, and the reel stop control unit detects the stop operation by the stop operation detection unit. ,in front Based on the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means and the stop table determined by the stop table determining means, stop control of rotation of the corresponding reel is performed, and the combination of the first symbols (for example, “Replay” described later) is performed. -Replay-bell ") is a symbol other than replay on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels (for example, a non-replay symbol for the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C described later, and a non-bell symbol for the right reel 3R described below). The symbols constituting the second symbol combination (for example, “bell-replay-replay” described later) are arranged on the plurality of reels. Other symbols (for example, a symbol other than a bell in the left reel 3L, which will be described later, and a symbol other than a replay in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R) are arranged at intervals of Y + 1 not consecutively. The symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols (for example, replay in the case of the left reel 3L described later) and the second symbols on at least one peripheral surface of the plurality of reels A symbol constituting a combination (for example, a bell in the case of the left reel 3L described later) is another symbol (for example, a left reel described later) between one symbol and at least one of the other symbols sandwiching the symbol. If it is 3L, X-1 (for example, 2) symbols other than replays and bells are arranged so as not to be continuous.

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

  According to this gaming machine, on at least one of the peripheral surfaces of the reels, the symbol constituting the first symbol combination and the symbol constituting the second symbol combination include one symbol and this symbol. Since at least one of the other symbols sandwiched is arranged so that no other symbol X-1 continues, rotation of at least one of the reels is stopped, and the first symbol Among the symbols constituting the combination and the symbols constituting the second symbol, when one is displayed by the symbol display means, the other is also displayed.

  Therefore, when the internal winning combination relating to both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, it is suitable for performing stop control to display any symbol combination by the symbol display means. Become. Until the stop control of the rotation of the other reels excluding the predetermined reel is performed, there is a possibility that the combination of both symbols is displayed by the symbol display means, and the rotation of the predetermined reel is stopped. Since the player does not know which symbol combination is displayed at the time, the player's interest can be maintained.

  Further, since the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel at intervals other than Y + 1 consecutive symbols can be displayed in any of the X areas provided in the symbol display means, The combination of the first symbol and the second symbol are displayed on the display window regardless of the detection timing of the stop operation, and it is possible to reduce a burden such as a player's eye-catching. . When the internal winning combination relating to both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, when the rotation of at least one of the reels is stopped, it depends on the skill of the player. Instead, both the symbols constituting the first symbol combination and the symbols constituting the second symbol combination can be displayed by the symbol display means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the internal symbol combination related to one of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined, and when the internal symbol combination related to both are determined Since different stop tables are determined and the reel rotation stop control is performed based on the determined stop tables, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to use a dedicated lottery for determining the stop table. There is no need to perform the operation, and the burden on the control system can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 27 to 40 described later), various tables such as a symbol combination table described later (for example, see FIGS. 4 to 17 described later), and the like. Yes. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 25 described later) such as a carryover combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Although not shown, the sub control circuit 72 includes a sub CPU, a serial port, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a random number generator, and the like. The sub CPU determines effect data (including image data, light emission pattern data, sound data, etc.) according to the control program stored in the sub ROM based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port. And various processes such as output. The sub RAM is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU executes a control program, and stores information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers assigned in accordance with each winning number (that is, a range of numerical values not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value) are defined. The winning number is data for identifying a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and is data used when determining an internal winning combination described later.

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

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. (1) to (4) in FIG. 7 show an internal lottery table for during replay time (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT”) operation. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, for each set value (that is, 1 to 6) stored in the set value storage area, the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number 1 to the winning number 18 and An upper limit is defined. The larger the set value stored in the set value storage area, the higher the winning probability of the winning number (that is, the winning numbers 16 to 18) related to the operation of the bonus game described later. Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation basically have different winning probabilities for winning numbers (that is, winning numbers 11 to 15) related to the re-game operation described later. The winning probabilities of the winning numbers (ie, winning numbers 1 to 10 and winning numbers 16 to 18) are equal.

  In this embodiment, four types of RTs, RT1, RT2, RT3 and RT4 are provided as RT types, and an internal lottery table for RT operation is provided according to the RT type. (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 operation used when the operation of RT1 is performed. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the width of the winning number 11 (replay A described later) is defined as “8980”, whereas in the internal lottery table for operating RT1, the winning number 11 (replay A described later) is specified. The width is defined as “51812” which is larger than this (see setting 1). That is, the RT1 operating internal lottery table has a higher winning probability of the winning number 11 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. In both tables, the winning probabilities of winning numbers 12 to 15 are equal.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RT2 operation used when the operation of RT2 is performed. The winning numbers 12 to 15 (replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, and replay C1 described later) defined in the RT2 internal lottery table are the winning numbers defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It is larger than the width of 12-15. That is, the RT2 operating internal lottery table has a higher winning probability of winning numbers 12 to 15 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. In both tables, the winning probability of the winning number 11 is equal.

  (3) of FIG. 7 shows the RT3 operating internal lottery table used when the RT3 operation is performed. The widths of winning numbers 11 to 15 (replay A, replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, and replay C1 described later) defined in the RT3 operating internal lottery table are defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It is larger than the width of winning numbers 11-15. That is, the RT3 operating internal lottery table has a higher winning probability of the winning numbers 11 to 15 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. In the RT3 operating internal lottery table, the winning number 11 winning probability is substantially the same as the RT1 operating internal lottery table, and the winning numbers 12 to 15 are determined to be the RT2 operating internal lottery table. It is almost the same.

  (4) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for RT4 operation used when the operation of RT4 is performed. The widths of winning numbers 11 to 15 (replay A, replay B2, replay B1, replay C2, and replay C1 described later) defined in the RT4 operating internal lottery table are defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It is larger than the width of winning numbers 11-15. That is, the RT4 operating internal lottery table has a higher winning probability of winning numbers 11 to 15 than the general gaming state internal lottery table. In the RT4 operating internal lottery table, the winning probability of winning numbers 11 to 15 is the highest among the RT operating internal lottery tables.

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

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

  Further, referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation, the numerical range of the winning numbers 12 to 15 is included in the numerical range of the winning number 11, and the winning number When any one of 12 to 15 is determined, the winning number 11 is always determined together. Specifically, the winning number 11 (replay A to be described later) and the winning number 12 (replay B2 to be described later), the winning number 11 and the winning number 13 (replay B1 to be described later), the winning number 11 and the winning number 12 and the winning Each of the numbers 13 may be determined together. Further, the winning number 11 and the winning number 14 (replay C2 described later), the winning number 11 and the winning number 15 (replay C1 described later), and the winning number 11, the winning number 14 and the winning number 15 are determined. there is a possibility.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When any one of Replay A, Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 is determined, the replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game determined as the display combination are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. When any one of Replay B2, Replay B1, Replay C2, and Replay C1 is determined, the operation of RT1 is started.

  Here, when the operation of RT (that is, RT1 to RT4) is started, the aforementioned internal lottery table for RT operation is used during a predetermined number of unit games. Accordingly, the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined with a high probability, and as a result, the chances for the re-game increase are increased, so that the same number of unit games are performed while the RT is not operating. Compared to the case, consumption of medals can be suppressed. Also, as described above, during the operation of each RT, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is defined as in the case of the non-operating RT. While suppressing the number of medals to be consumed as much as possible, the player can be expected to pay out medals and activate bonus games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the stop table determination table, the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined. More specifically, data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area (not only one type but also a plurality of types of internal winning combinations may be stored). The stop table is defined in accordance with (included).

  For example, a stop table for replay A + replay B2 is defined for replay A + replay B2 (that is, when bit 2 and bit 3 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area are on). Further, a stop table for replay A + replay B1 is defined for replay A + replay B1 (that is, when bit 2 and bit 4 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area are on). Further, a stop table for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 is defined for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 (that is, when bits 2 to 4 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area are on).

  Also, when the internal winning combination specified in the stop table determination table does not correspond (that is, when each internal winning combination storage area is “0” or only the internal winning combination 3 storage area is not “0”) ) Determines the stop table for loss. In the MB gaming state, it is defined that an MB gaming state stop table is determined (not shown).

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the replay and the bell are basically spaced apart from each other by another X-1 symbols (that is, two symbols) other than the replay and the bell. It is arranged with. Strictly speaking, the replay and the bell are arranged so that X-1 other symbols do not continue between one symbol and at least one of the other symbols sandwiching the symbol. For example, taking the bell at the symbol position “8” on the left reel 3L, the replay at the symbol position “6” and the replay at the symbol position “11” across the bell, the bell at the symbol position “8” and the symbol position. While the symbol “11” is replayed with X−1 other symbols, the symbol “8” and the symbol “6” are replayed between the symbol “8” and the symbol “6”. -1 is not continuous. With this configuration, when one of the replay and the bell is displayed on the left display window 4L when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped, the other can be displayed. The above configuration is the same for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  When the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the stop table for loss shown in FIG. In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, the symbol combination relating to the provision of the privilege defined in the symbol combination table is not displayed, and the display combination is determined to be lost. In the stop table for replay A + replay B2 shown in FIG. 14, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces defined at each stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, Basically, the symbol combination (that is, “bell-replay-replay”) related to the replay B2 is displayed along the center line 8b, and the display combination is determined as the replay B2.

  In the stop table for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 shown in FIG. 15, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, basically the left display A bell (however, only the stop start positions “2” to “5” are bells below) is displayed at the top of the window 4L. Further, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding frames defined at the stop start positions of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the middle and right display windows 4R of the middle display window 4C are stopped. A bell is displayed at the bottom. Accordingly, a bell is basically displayed on each of the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R (that is, the bell is displayed on the lower right line of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). Are displayed side by side), and the top line 8a displays a combination of symbols relating to the replay B2 (that is, “bell-replay-replay”).

  When the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “11” to “14”, three bells are displayed side by side on the lower right lines of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the replay is displayed on the bottom line 8c. There is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to B1 (that is, “replay-replay-bell”) is displayed. Further, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “2” to “5”, the number of sliding pieces is determined so that the bell of the right reel 3R is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R ( For example, when the stop start position is “0”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames), the bell is in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the bell is in the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and the upper part of the right display window 4R. There is a possibility that a bell is displayed on the display line (that is, three bells are displayed side by side in the line rising to the right of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R), and the symbol combination related to the replay B2 is displayed on the top line 8a. There is.

  Further, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “2” to “5” and when the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “11” to “14”, the bell of the right reel 3R is displayed on the right display window 4R. The number of sliding pieces is determined so as to be displayed in the upper stage, three bells are displayed side by side on the right upward line of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the bottom line 8c is related to the replay B2. A combination of symbols may be displayed. Thus, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the stop table for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1, for example, the bell of the left reel 3L is displayed on the upper (or lower) of the left display window 4L. As a result, the replay is displayed in the lower (or upper) stage of the left display window 4L, and it is possible to display both the replay and the bell.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 stop table, unlike the three effective lines 8a to 8c, lines that are not related to the determination of the display combination (ie, Three bells are displayed side by side in the above-mentioned right-up and right-down). As a result, even if 3 lines are employed as effective lines as in the present embodiment, it is possible to produce an effect as if 5 lines are employed. Moreover, even when the combination of symbols related to the provision of a privilege is composed of different types of symbols (not the same type of symbols) as in Replay B1 and Replay B2, the reels 3L, 3C, When the rotation of 3R is stopped, it becomes possible for the player to understand at a glance that the privilege is given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S3). In this process, when either the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, it is checked whether or not to operate the RB. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S4). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like are updated based on input checks of the insertion medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and input of the start switch 6S is checked. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S5). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this process, if the RB operating flag is ON, an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33, and if the MB operating flag is ON, an identifier indicating the MB gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. If both the RB operating flag and the MB operating flag are off, an identifier indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S7). In this process, it is determined which random number value stored in the random value storage area belongs to a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table, and the internal winning combination is determined based on the determination result. It is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S8). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation. In this process, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1. As a result of this subtraction, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter has become 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, the RT3 operating flag, and RT4 The operating flag is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S10). In this processing, processing such as determination of a stop table based on each internal winning combination storing area is performed. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the reels is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) described later. When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is effective is stored in the RAM 33, and the pressing operation is validated. Done.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S12). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S13). In this display combination retrieval process, as a result of the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table matches, and processing for determining the type of display combination and the number of payouts is performed based on the determination result.

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

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the RB, BB1, BB2, or MB operating flag is on (step S17). When the CPU 31 determines that any of the RB, BB1, BB2 or MB operating flag is ON, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S18). In this process, a process for terminating the operation of the bonus game is performed on the basis of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus game is operated. If the CPU 31 determines that none of the RB, BB1, BB2, or MB operating flag is ON after step S18 or in step S17, the CPU 31 checks the bonus operation and the like described later with reference to FIG. Processing is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the determined type of display combination, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed.

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the rotating cylinder stop initial setting process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines a stop table based on the internal winning combination storing area (step S121). Specifically, the bit strings of the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are respectively the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 defined in the stop table determination table. It is determined whether or not the data matches a bit string of data. This determination is made, for example, by taking the logical product of the two from the head address of the stop table determination table (ie, the bell stop table). As a result, when both coincide, the corresponding stop table is determined. When all addresses have been searched and they do not match (for example, when the logical product is “0”), a stop table for losing is determined. By doing in this way, it is possible to determine a common stop table with and without a carryover combination. In the above determination, it may be determined whether or not the code including the internal winning combination 3 is included. In this case, it is preferable to perform processing such as masking the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the entire symbol storage area (step S122). Specifically, all bits in all symbol storage areas are turned on. Next, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S123). In the expected display combination storing process in step S123, prior to starting the rotation of all reels, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed. Processing to determine is performed. When this process ends, the turning stop initial setting process ends.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S136). In this process, based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table updated for each symbol position, a display combination prediction, that is, a symbol combination that may be displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is searched. Processing is performed. Next, the CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination status acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S137). In this process, a process for determining the priority pull-in status for each symbol position is performed based on the prediction of the display combination performed in the display combination search process described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S218). In this priority pull-in control process, based on the priority pull-in status determined for each symbol position of the corresponding reel and the search order table, a predetermined range (that is, the maximum slip) The symbol with the highest priority among the symbols up to the symbol (range of the number of frames) is determined (that is, if the priority pull-in status is the same value, the symbol having the highest search order) is determined, and the reel is determined based on this symbol. The process of stopping the rotation of is performed. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S219). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the stop control position (step S220). That is, the identifier of the symbol displayed on the active line for the stopped reel is stored in all symbol storage areas. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S221). When it is determined that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the reel stop control process is ended. When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the CPU 31 performs the above-described expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 33) (step S222). In this process, a process of determining the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” is performed for the reels that are rotating except for the stopped reel. When this process ends, the reel stop control process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 31 determines the stop control position based on the number of sliding symbols and the symbol counter after step S243 or when it is determined that the priority pull-in status acquired in step S238 is the same as the expected display combination data (step S244). When the stop control position is determined, a process of stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the stop control position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined. When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, will be described.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the operations of the reel stop control process and the priority pull-in control process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42 with specific examples. 41 and 42 show a storage example of the expected display combination storing area. FIG. 43 shows a display example of a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Regarding the operations of the above processes, the internal winning combination is Replay A and Replay B2 (that is, “00001100” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area ("0" is stored in this) (this is referred to as "pattern 1"), the internal winning combination is Replay A, Replay B2, and Replay B1 (ie, "00011100" in the internal winning combination 2 storage area). And “0” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area) (this is referred to as “pattern 2”).

[Pattern 1]
In the following, for pattern 1, the stop start position of the left reel 3L corresponding to the first stop operation is “5”, the stop start position of the middle reel 3C corresponding to the second stop operation is “14”, and the third The case where the stop start position of the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop operation is “1” will be described as an example.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, in the spinning cylinder stop initial setting process, a stop table for replay A + replay B2 is determined, and the head address thereof is stored. Next, priority is given to all symbol positions from symbol position “0” to symbol position “20” of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the expected display combination storing process, display combination searching process, and expected display combination status acquisition process. The determination of the pull-in status is made sequentially. As a result, as shown in (1) of FIG. 41, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In (1) of FIG. 41, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(First stop operation reel stop control process)
First, since the left stop button 7L is pressed when the symbol counter is “5”, the number of sliding pieces “3” is extracted from the replay A + replay B2 stop table. Thereafter, in the priority pull-in control process, since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (1) of FIG. 41 is selected. Next, “5” which is the maximum possible number of sliding pieces is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “5”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie, 80H)”. Here, “00010000” of the symbol positions “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” is the highest priority pull-in status, and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols “3” extracted from the search order table and the stop table. The number of sliding symbols (here, the number of sliding symbols “3” in the search order “1”) acquired based on the search order table from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “5” The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, symbol position “8”) is acquired. Since the priority pull-in status acquired here and the expected display combination data are the same, “3” acquired based on the search order table is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and the stop control position “8” is determined. . When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “8”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 43, the left display window 4L has an orange in the upper stage, a bell in the lower stage, and a lower stage. Red 7 is displayed on the screen.

(After the first stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
For the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, as shown in (2) of FIG. 41, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In (2) of FIG. 41, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(Second stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “14”, the number of sliding pieces “4” is extracted from the replay A + replay B2 stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. By referring to the search order table and searching for an appropriate number of sliding symbols in the search order based on the number of sliding symbols “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols (the search order is “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “18” is determined. Then, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “18”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 43, the middle display window 4C has the red cherry on the upper stage and the replay on the middle stage. A bell is displayed at the bottom.

(After the second stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
For the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, as shown in (3) of FIG. 41, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area.

(Third stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “0” is extracted from the replay A + replay B2 stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding pieces in the search order based on the number of sliding pieces “0” with reference to the search order table, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “1” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “1”, as shown in (1) of FIG. 43, the right display window 4R has red 7 on the upper stage and replay on the middle stage. Orange is displayed at the bottom. As a result, in the pattern 1, the combination of symbols related to the replay B2 in which the bell of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are arranged along the center line 8b in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is displayed.

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

(First stop operation reel stop control process)
First, since the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “5”, the number of sliding pieces “0” is extracted from the stop table for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1, and the expected display combination shown in (1) of FIG. Region 1 is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding pieces in the search order based on the number of sliding pieces “0” with reference to the search order table, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “5” is determined. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “5”, as shown in (2) of FIG. 43, the left display window 4L has a replay on the upper stage, a watermelon on the lower stage, and a lower stage. A bell is displayed.

(Second stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “14”, the number of sliding pieces “0” is extracted from the stop table for replay A + replay B2 + replay B1, and the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (2) of FIG. Is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding pieces in the search order based on the number of sliding pieces “0” with reference to the search order table, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces (search order “1”). Corresponding), the stop control position “14” is determined. Then, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “14”, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the middle display window 4C has blue 7 on the upper stage, bells on the middle stage, and Replay is displayed in the lower row.

(Third stop operation reel stop control process)
Since the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “1”, the number of sliding pieces “3” is extracted from the replay A + replay B2 + replay B1 stop table, and the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in (3) of FIG. Is selected. As a result of searching the appropriate number of sliding pieces in the search order based on the number of sliding pieces “3” with reference to the search order table, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces (search order “2”). Response), the stop control position “2” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “2”, as shown in (2) of FIG. 43, the right display window 4R has a bell on the upper stage, red 7 on the middle stage, and Replay is displayed in the lower row. As a result, in the pattern 2, the combination of symbols related to the replay B2 in which the bell of the left reel 3L, the replay of the middle reel 3C, and the replay of the right reel 3R are arranged along the bottom line 8c in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when one of Replay B1 and Replay B2 that are internal winning combinations related to the operation of RT is determined (that is, Replay B1 or Replay B2), both are determined. Different stop tables are determined depending on the case (that is, replay B1 + replay B2), and the stop control of the rotation of the reel is performed based on this. Therefore, even if the same symbol combination (that is, the symbol combination related to Replay B2) is displayed as in pattern 1 and pattern 2, the displayed effective lines may be different. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored, and it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery for determining the stop table, so that the burden on the control system can be reduced.

  In addition, the replays and bells that constitute the symbol combination related to Replay B1 and the symbol combination related to Replay B2 are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at intervals where Y + 1 other symbols are not consecutive. Therefore, basically, when the replay B1 or the replay B2 is determined, the combination of the symbols is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R regardless of the timing of the stop operation, etc. It is possible to reduce the burden on the player such as pushing the player. Further, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the replay and the bell are arranged so that no X-1 other symbols are continuous between one symbol and at least one of the other symbols sandwiching the symbol. Therefore, in the case where at least one of the replay B1 and the replay B2 is determined, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped, one of the replay and the bell is the left display window 4L (more precisely, the upper stage or When displayed in the lower row, the other can always be displayed.

  Accordingly, there is a possibility that the combination of both symbols is displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R until the last reel rotation stop control is performed, and the first stop operation (or the second stop operation). When the operation is performed, it is possible for the player not to know which combination of symbols is displayed, so that the player's interest can be maintained. Not only the replay B1 and the replay B2, but also the replay C1 and the replay C2 have the same operations and effects as described above.

  As described above, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation in the present embodiment, the range of numerical values corresponding to the winning numbers 12 to 15 is the numerical value corresponding to the winning number 11. It is stipulated to be included in the scope of This is because, if the numerical value range corresponding to the winning numbers 12 to 15 is not included in the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 11, the numerical value range corresponding to the winning number 11 is determined during RT operation. This is to eliminate the inconvenience that an internal winning combination (for example, replay A + replay B1) that does not appear during non-RT operation is determined when the width is increased (in other words, determined only during RT operation). This is to prevent internal winning combination). However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, if the internal winning combination includes replay B1, replay B2, or replay B1 + replay B2, it is assumed that replay A is always included, but replay A may not be included (this embodiment) Replay A in the form can be said to be additional).

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

  The reels, symbol display means, start operation detection means, random value extraction means, internal lottery table storage means, internal lottery table determination means, internal winning combination determination means, stop table storage means, stop table, which constitute the gaming machine Specific configurations of the determining means, the reel rotating means, the stop operation detecting means, the reel stop control means, the privilege giving means, the symbol specifying means, etc. are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols relating to the re-game operation is applied as the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination, and the re-game operation and the RT operation are performed as a bonus for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination of symbols or a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game may be applied to the payout of medals. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect similar to the above-mentioned embodiment.

  Also, the device configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 4 to 17, and the RAM shown in FIGS. The storage area configuration, the flowchart configurations shown in FIGS. 27 to 40, and the like can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

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

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

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on respective circumferential surfaces;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
An internal lottery table storage means for storing an internal lottery table that defines a range of numerical values according to an internal winning combination;
An internal winning combination for determining an internal winning combination based on a numerical value range to which a random value extracted by the random value extracting means belongs among a numerical value range defined by the internal lottery table stored by the internal lottery table storage means. A role determination means;
Stop table storage means for storing a plurality of types of stop tables that define positions where the rotation of the reels can be stopped;
Stop table determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop tables stored by the stop table storage means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
Reel rotating means for rotating the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control of rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and stop table determined by the stop table determination means;
When the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and when the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the player; With
The internal lottery table storage means includes
Among the combination of the first symbol and the combination of the second symbol, the range of numerical values for determining the internal winning combination for one and the range of numerical values for determining the internal winning combination for both are defined. I remember the internal lottery table,
The stop table storage means includes
Of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination, a first stop table corresponding to one internal winning combination and a second stop table corresponding to both internal winning combinations A gaming machine characterized by memorization. The symbol display means
When the reel stop means controls the stop of rotation of at least one of the plurality of reels, the symbols constituting the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are constituted. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when one of the symbols is displayed, the other is also displayed. A design specifying means for specifying a design at a predetermined position is provided,
The symbol display means
By providing X (X is a natural number) areas for displaying one symbol for each reel, X symbols of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel are respectively displayed.
Each stop table stored by the stop table storage means slides any one of a numerical value range 0 to Y (Y is a natural number) predetermined for each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. As a number,
The reel stop control means includes
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the corresponding reel rotation stop control is performed based on the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means and the stop table determined by the stop table determining means. Done
The symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of the plurality of reels at intervals where Y + 1 other symbols do not continue,
The symbols constituting the second symbol combination are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels at intervals where Y + 1 other symbols do not continue,
On at least one of the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, the symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols and the symbols constituting the combination of the second symbols are both one symbol and the other sandwiching the symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein X-1 other symbols are not consecutively connected to at least one of the symbols.

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