JP5784882B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel, The symbols are stopped on the display window by rotating all reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A gaming machine to display (so-called “pachislot”) is known. Such a gaming machine offers a bonus to the player based on the fact that the combination of symbols related to the combination is stopped on the active line in the display window and determined as the display combination (that is, the combination is established). (For example, a medal).

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. In addition, as a type of a role, for example, a small role that gives a player a game value, a replay that allows a replay without input of a game value, or a game state compared to a normal game state for a player There is a bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) for starting a BB gaming state in which an advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming state”) is continuously operated.

  Also, recently, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific re-playing role is displayed in a predetermined gaming state, a lottery value (winning probability) is determined so that the re-playing role is determined as an internal winning combination. There is known a gaming machine that shifts a gaming state to a high probability state in which the value is changed (for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, in the high-probability gaming state, the chance that the re-gamer is determined as an internal winning combination increases, so the player increases the opportunity to perform the next unit game without inserting medals. be able to.

JP 2007-159963 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, although it is possible to obtain many opportunities to play a game in a high probability state, the role in which the lottery value is changed so as to increase the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination in the high probability state. Is a re-game combination only, and a lottery value for determining a medal payout combination or a bonus combination as an internal winning combination does not change. Then, the player must wait for the bonus combination to be determined as the internal winning combination in order to receive a lot of medals in the high probability gaming state, and the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. If the period up to a long period of time is long, the game is extended even in a high probability state, and the interest in the game is reduced.

  By the way, in order to allow a player to receive a lot of medals, the winning probability that a bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination can be increased in all gaming states. However, with this configuration, the player's interest in gaming can be improved, but the game hall cannot gain any profit, and the result is that the player and the game hall lack fairness. It becomes.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that can ensure fairness between a player and a game field without causing a decrease in interest in games in a high probability state. Objective.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and each of the reels. Depending on a symbol display area (for example, symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described later) and a gaming state (for example, RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state described later) for displaying a part of the plurality of drawn symbols. On the condition that a prescribed predetermined number of medals are inserted, by rotating the reel, symbol variation starting means (for example, a stepping motor described later) that starts variation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is started. 49L, 49C, 49R, main CPU 31) and winning combination determining means (for example, determining the internal winning combination in accordance with the game state on the condition that the variation of the symbol is started by the symbol variation start means For example, a main CPU 31 which will be described later, and a stop operation detection means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS and 7RS which will be described later) provided corresponding to each reel and detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel, Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. Stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol, and an effective line (for example, described later) provided in the symbol display area on condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means. The player is given a profit based on the combination of symbols stopped on the cross-up line 8a and the cross-down line 8e). Profit applying means (e.g., main CPU31 described later) and the first replay combination corresponding to the first symbol combination, the second replay combination corresponding to the second symbol combination, and a plurality of the payout of the medals A lottery table storage means for storing a lottery table in which a lottery value for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations including a small combination is defined; and the first re-set defined in the lottery table. A re-game combination lottery value change table storage unit for storing a re-game combination lottery value change table for changing a lottery value related to the game combination and the second re-play game combination, and the lottery table are defined. A small combination lottery value change table storage means for storing a small combination lottery value change table for changing lottery values related to the plurality of small combinations, the re-playing combination lottery value change table, and the small combination lottery value change table See And lottery value changing means for changing the lottery value defined in the lottery table , wherein the gaming state includes at least a special gaming state (for example, a BB gaming state and an MB gaming state described later), 1 gaming state (for example, an RT2 gaming state described later) and a second gaming state (for example, an RT1 gaming state described later) are included, and the replaying game lottery value change table includes the first game state. A lottery value for determining a game combination and the second re-game combination as an internal winning combination is defined for each of the first game state and the second game state, and the small combination lottery In the value change table, a lottery value for determining a small combination relating to the payout of medals as an internal winning combination is defined, and the lottery value changing means is configured such that the gaming state is the first gaming state. If the re-game player lottery value changes A lottery value defined in the lottery table with reference to a table and a lottery value defined in the small role lottery value change table, and the gaming state is the second gaming state The lottery value defined in the lottery table is changed with reference to the lottery value defined in the re-gamer lottery value change table, and the winning combination determining means A plurality of small roles (for example, a bell red bell, a blue bell, a yellow bell, and special roles 1 to 6 described later) respectively corresponding to a plurality of symbol combinations related to the payout are determined as internal winning combinations, and the first gaming state, and in the second game condition, by using a lottery table for changing the lottery value by the lottery value changing means, the first replay combination (e.g., normal replay later), the second Re-playing role ( For example, one or two or more of the special combinations corresponding to a special symbol combination (for example, BB1 to BB3, MB described later) and the plurality of small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. The profit granting means is a re-game operating means (for example, described later) that operates the re-game on the condition that the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line. Main CPU 31), medal payout means for paying out medals (for example, main CPU 31 described later) on the effective line on the condition that the symbol combination related to the payout of medals is stopped on the effective line In addition, on the condition that the special symbol combination is stopped, special game state actuating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that operates the special game state until the end condition is satisfied. ) And first gaming state operating means (for example, operating the first gaming state until the end condition is satisfied, on the condition that the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line) The special game state is determined by the winning combination determination means to have the plurality of small combinations at a higher probability than the first game state and the second game state. It is a gaming state advantageous for a player determined as a winning combination, and is preliminarily defined in the second gaming state and the predetermined quantity (for example, two cards described later) defined in advance in the first gaming state. The predetermined quantity (for example, three sheets to be described later) is different, and the first game state is more determined by the winning combination determining means than the second game state, the first re-game player, and the plurality of game players. A small chance to win a small role A favorable game state for the player to determine the winning combination, the replay actuating means, the first game condition, and in the second game condition, wherein the active line on the first symbol combination is stopped On the condition that the symbol combination is stopped, the predetermined number of medals in the game in which the symbol combination is stopped is automatically inserted in the next game to activate the re-game, and in the second game state, the the second condition that the symbol combination is stopped, the medals of the predetermined quantity previously defined in the first game condition that is automatically inserted in the next game, actuating a replay Features.

With this configuration, the symbol variation starting means rotates each reel on condition that a predetermined number of medals that are prescribed in advance according to the gaming state are inserted, so that the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is displayed. The winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination according to the gaming state on the condition that the symbol variation is started by the symbol variation starting means, and the stop operation detecting means corresponds to each reel. A stop operation for stopping the reel is detected, and the stop control means is based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The rotation of the reel is stopped to stop the change of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area, and the profit providing means is required to stop the change of the symbol by the stop control means. , Based on the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line provided in the symbol display areas, the benefit was provided to the player, the lottery table storage means, a first replay combination corresponding to the first symbol combination, A lottery table in which a lottery value for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations including a second combination of a second replaying combination corresponding to the second symbol combination and a plurality of small combinations relating to the payout of medals is defined. A re-gamer lottery value for storing and changing a lottery value related to the first re-gamer and the second re-gamer defined in the lottery table by the re-gamer lottery value change table storage means The change table is stored, and the small lottery value change table storage means stores a small role lottery value change table for changing lottery values related to a plurality of small roles specified in the lottery table, and changes the lottery value. Means are re-game player lottery value change table , And with reference to the small winning combination lottery value change table, change the prescribed lottery value in lottery table. In addition, the gaming state includes at least a special gaming state, a first gaming state, and a second gaming state, and the re-gamer lottery value change table includes a first re-gamer and a second game state . The lottery value for determining the re-gamer as the internal winning combination is defined for each of the first game state and the second game state. A lottery value for determining such a small combination as an internal winning combination is defined, and the lottery value changing means, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, When the lottery value defined in the lottery table is changed with reference to the lottery value defined in the combination lottery value change table, and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the re-gamer lottery value is changed. Refer to the lottery value specified in the table, lottery table Change the lottery value specified in, winning combination determination means, the special game state, determining a plurality of small winning combination corresponding to a plurality of symbol combination according to the payout of medals as the internal winning combination, the first gaming state, and in the second game condition, by using a lottery table for changing the lottery value by the lottery value changing means, the first replay combination, the second replay combination, correspond to a particular symbol combination A special combination to be performed, and one or more combinations among the plurality of small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, and the re-game actuating means included in the profit granting means has a first symbol combination on the active line, Alternatively, the replay is activated on condition that the second symbol combination is stopped, and the medal payout means is paid on the condition that the symbol combination relating to the medal payout is stopped on the active line. And play a special game The actuating means activates the special gaming state on the active line on the condition that the special symbol combination is stopped until the end condition is satisfied, and the first gaming state actuating means is on the active line. On the condition that the second symbol combination is stopped, the first gaming state is operated until the end condition is satisfied. Further, the special game state is a game state that is more advantageous for a player in which the winning combination determining means determines a plurality of small combinations as internal winning combinations with a higher probability than the first gaming state and the second gaming state. . In addition, the predetermined quantity preliminarily defined in the first gaming state and the predetermined quantity preliminarily defined in the second gaming state are different, and the first gaming state is a winning combination determining means more than the second gaming state. However, this is an advantageous gaming state for the player who determines the first replaying combination and the plurality of small combinations as the internal winning combination with a high probability. In addition, the re-game operating means may be a predetermined game in which the symbol combination is stopped on the condition that the first symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the first game state and the second game state. The first game state is set on the condition that the re-game is activated by automatically inserting a quantity of medals in the next game, and the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the second game state. In the next game, a predetermined number of medals are automatically inserted in the next game to activate the re-game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the first gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a higher probability that the first re-playing combination and the plurality of small combinations will be determined as the internal winning combination than the second gaming state. Therefore, the player can receive a lot of medals in a short period of time in the first gaming state, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced. In addition, by making the probability that a small role is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

In addition, a gaming machine according to an embodiment for solving the above problems includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a symbol display area that displays a part of the plurality of symbols drawn on each of the reels. The symbol variation starting means for starting the variation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel on condition that a predetermined number of medals predetermined according to the gaming state are inserted And a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with the gaming state, provided that the symbol variation is started by the symbol variation starting means, and corresponding to each of the reels. Based on a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping, an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the symbol, and on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means Profit granting means for granting a player a benefit based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line provided in the game line, and the gaming state includes at least a special gaming state, a first gaming state, And the second gaming state, the winning combination determining means determines, as the internal winning combination, a plurality of small combinations respectively corresponding to a plurality of symbol combinations related to the payout of medals in the special gaming state, In the first game state and the second game state, the first re-gamer corresponding to the first symbol combination, the second re-gamer corresponding to the second symbol combination, and the special symbol combination versus One or more combinations among the plurality of combinations including the plurality of small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, and the profit granting unit is configured to place the first symbol combination on the active line. Or on the condition that the second symbol combination is stopped, on the condition that the symbol combination relating to the medal payout is stopped on the active line and the re-game operating means for operating the re-game, Medal payout means for paying out medals, and special game state operating means for operating the special game state until the end condition is satisfied on the condition that the special symbol combination is stopped on the active line And, on the condition that the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line, the first game state operating means for operating the first game state until the end condition is satisfied, Including the special game The state is a gaming state that is more advantageous for a player in which the winning combination determination means determines the plurality of small combinations as internal winning combinations with higher probability than the first gaming state and the second gaming state. The predetermined quantity preliminarily defined in the first gaming state is different from the predetermined quantity preliminarily defined in the second gaming state, and the first gaming state is different from the second gaming state. The winning combination determination means is a gaming state advantageous to a player who determines the first replaying combination and the special combination (for example, BB1 to BB3, MB described later) as an internal winning combination with a high probability. The re-game actuating means has stopped the symbol combination on the condition that the first symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. To play The re-game is activated by automatically inserting the predetermined number of medals in the next game, and the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the second game state. The re-game is activated by automatically inserting the predetermined number of medals defined in advance in the first game state in the next game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the first gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a higher probability that the first replaying combination and the special combination will be determined as the internal winning combination than the second gaming state. Therefore, in the first gaming state, the player has an opportunity to determine the special combination for operating the special gaming state that is most advantageous for the player as an internal winning combination on the condition that the player is stopped on the active line. Many can be obtained and the player's interest in games can be enhanced. In addition, by making the probability that a special role is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined quantity preliminarily defined in the first gaming state is preliminarily defined in the second gaming state. Less than a predetermined quantity.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in the first gaming state, the player can enjoy a lot of profits by inserting a small number of medals, and can further improve the interest of the player in the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 3 , in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , the medal payout means is configured such that when the symbol combination related to the payout of medals is stopped on the effective line. In addition, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, more medals are paid out than when the gaming state is the second gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in the first gaming state, the player can enjoy a lot of profit each time the symbol combination related to the small part is stopped on the active line. Interest can be further improved.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the gaming state includes a third gaming state (for example, a general gaming described later). State), and in the third gaming state, the second gaming state activator (for example, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell described later) is stopped on the active line. The game system further includes third gaming state control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for ending the third gaming state and shifting the gaming state to the second gaming state, wherein the winning combination determining means includes the first winning combination determining means. In the gaming state, the second gaming state operating combination is determined as an internal winning combination with higher probability than in the second gaming state and the third gaming state, and the first gaming state operating means is In the second gaming state, the effective license Above, the only if the second symbol combination is stopped, the first game condition, is actuated until the end condition is satisfied, in the first game condition, the said effective line on the first The first gaming state is not terminated even when the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the second gaming state is stopped .

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in order to shift from the third gaming state to the first gaming state that is advantageous for the player, first, the third gaming state is changed to the second gaming state. Therefore, even if the gaming state is the second gaming state which is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state, the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the gaming state includes a carryover gaming state (for example, an RT4 gaming state described later). Is included in the profit granting means until the special combination is stopped on the active line after the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determination unit. Further included is a carryover game state operating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for operating a carryover game state that stores carryover information indicating that the player has carried over as a winning combination, and the second game state and the carryover game are included. The predetermined quantity specified in advance is different, and in the carryover gaming state, the winning combination determining means is higher in the first replaying combination and the plurality of small combinations than in the second gaming state. Characterized in that it is a favorable game state for the player to determine as the internal winning combination by a factor.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in the carryover gaming state, the player can receive a lot of medals even before the special symbol combination related to the special role is stopped on the active line. Yes, it can enhance the interest in games. In addition, by changing the probability that a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination for each gaming state, it is possible to ensure fairness between the game hall and the player.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, in the first gaming state, it is possible to increase the chances that the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the game. Further, the fairness between the game hall and the player can be ensured by changing the probability that the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination for each gaming state.

It is an external view of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a transition of the game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery value change table for replay of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery value change table for small roles of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region of the gaming machine in one embodiment, and a display combination storing area. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the game state flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table for 1st left stop of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the change data search table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the draw-in priority data storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the automatic injection | throwing-in process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the insertion number counter maximum value setting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table determination process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the drawing priority order | rank storage process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd and 3rd stop process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the line change bit check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the line mask data change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing-in control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the control change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the winning action search process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a prize check and medal payout process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of power activation performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lamp | ramp control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sound control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the mother task performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main task performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command analysis process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the animation task performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. In the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front surface that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. And a door 1b.

  A panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b as substantially vertical surfaces are formed in front of the center portion of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the displayed reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. Note that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute a display window of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal plane base 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal portion 10, a maximum BET button 13 for betting a credited medal by a push button operation is provided. The maximum BET button 13 is inserted by pressing the number of medals that can be inserted at that time among the credited medals. By operating the maximum BET button 13, a winning line described later is activated.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout port 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Accumulated.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output effect sounds, notification sounds, and the like according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's pressing operation (stopping operation) are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base 10. , 7C, 7R are provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, and the stop of the rotation of the second reel is a second. This is called “stop”. Stopping the rotation of the third reel is called “third stop”. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  An LED 101 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the 3-BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals inserted to play a game (that is, the inserted number). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when one medal is inserted. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when two medals are inserted. The 3-BET lamp 9c is turned on when three medals are inserted.

  The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b has an effect display area 23, a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background in the image at the time of the effect. Display images that contain.

  In each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed. When the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

  Two winning lines are provided in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle area of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the gaming machine 1 determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line. In the present embodiment, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, and the bottom line 8d are not winning lines.

  The effect display area 23 is an area where an effect is displayed by displaying a predetermined image in the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table that defines the positions of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The symbol arrangement table is stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later. As shown in FIG. 2, in the symbol arrangement table, symbols and symbol positions drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are defined in association with each other. In addition, a symbol code for identifying the type of symbol is defined in the symbol arrangement table.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel rotation control. The main control circuit 60 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 main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, and a main RAM 33.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  When the main CPU 31 is in the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 inserts medals necessary for playing a game prescribed in the RT1 gaming state (three medals that are the required number of insertions are inserted). ), The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, and if the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the reels 3L, 3C are subject to the insertion of two required medals. 3R is rotated to start changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table which will be described later, and rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop operation is detected. Stop. Specifically, when any combination is not determined as the internal winning combination (when the result of the internal lottery is lost), the main CPU 31 can determine which combination regardless of which stop operation is detected. Also, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so as not to hold. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines any combination as an internal winning combination, if a stop operation is detected at a timing at which the symbol related to the combination can be stopped on the active line, the symbol is displayed. Stop on the active line. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to 4 frames. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol related to the winning combination can be stopped on the effective line is a period within 4 frames until the symbol reaches the effective line.

  When the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the main CPU 31 determines whether a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. If it is determined that the player is playing, a profit is given to the player. Specifically, in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, the replay is activated on the condition that the symbol combination related to the normal replay or the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped, and the medal is paid out. On condition that such symbol combination is stopped, medals are paid out, and on condition that symbol combination related to bonus combination is stopped, BB gaming state or MB gaming state is satisfied. The RT2 gaming state is activated on condition that the combination of symbols related to the special replay is stopped.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the normal replay and the small combination with a higher probability than when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. Alternatively, the main CPU 31 may determine the normal replay and the bonus combination with higher probability when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state than when the main CPU 31 is the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the automatic insertion counter when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, on condition that the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is stopped on the active line. Copy to and activate replay. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 operates the RT2 gaming state on the condition that the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped on the active line, and sets the value of the automatic insertion counter to “ 3 "is updated to" 2 ", and the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter. Further, the main CPU 31 updates the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “2” and activates the re-game.

  In addition, the main CPU 31 determines that six medals can be obtained when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the bell, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell is stopped on the active line. If the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, nine medals are paid out. Further, the main CPU 31 pays out three medals when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the special roles 1 to 6 is stopped on the active line. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, 6 medals are paid out.

  Further, the main CPU 31 ends the general gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell is stopped in the general gaming state, and shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Further, in this case, the main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state only when the combination of symbols related to special replay is stopped in the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state based on the fact that the MB is determined as the internal winning combination. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the normal replay and the small role with a higher probability than when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state.

  The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment includes the symbol variation starting means, the winning combination determining means, the stop control means, the profit giving means, the regame operating means, the medal payout means, the special game state operating means, and the first game according to the present invention. State operating means, third gaming state control means, and carryover gaming state operating means are configured.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “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 gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33 for each game, the internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 27 and 28) described later.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The main ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores programs related to processing of the main CPU 31, various tables, and the like.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the main RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, operating state, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, set value, various counters, and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a hopper 40. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. 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 hopper 40 stores medals inserted by the player and medals to be paid out to the player. In addition, the medals inserted by the player include medals for betting inserted to play a game and medals inserted for crediting (this is a medal for the player) It is.

  The lamp drive circuit 45 drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. Thereby, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped. Note that the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol variation starting means of the present invention.

  In addition, to the input unit of the microcomputer 30, the above-described circuits, switches that generate input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the actuators, and circuits are connected. As each switch and each circuit, there are a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, a maximum BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 22S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The maximum BET switch 13S detects a player's insertion operation (pressing operation) on the maximum BET button, and outputs a signal for instructing insertion of a medal from a credited medal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effect data based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The sub control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect data, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101, and the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control and output control.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal defined in advance according to the gaming state is inserted, the motor drive circuit 39 A control signal is output to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by drive control of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set as a pulse counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. In the gaming machine 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. By the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the main RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. The symbol counter value indicates the symbol position of the symbol located on the center line 8c. For example, when the symbol counter of the right reel 3R indicates “0”, a green 7 symbol (see FIG. 2) at the symbol position “0” is displayed in the middle of the right symbol display area 4R. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  When a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reach constant speed rotation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process, that is, the determination process of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The display combination is searched based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 12) stored in the main ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination relating to the medal payout is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination is stored in the main RAM 33. Add to credit counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, in some cases, a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is displayed, and the payout or credit of medals, which is performed collectively, is simply referred to as “payout”. The credit counter is a counter that counts the number of medals that are stored in the hopper 40 and that is an interest of the player.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines effect data based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effect processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a sub ROM 72, a sub RAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 is not limited to a decorative lamp (see FIG. 1) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but includes a plurality of LEDs such as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like based on a program stored in the sub ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the sub RAM 73. The sub CPU 71 causes the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, and the LED 101 to execute the program while referring to the game state information and the internal winning combination information stored in the sub RAM 73. Determine the content of the production. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect data, and controls sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and lighting of the LED 101.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the sub ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining effect data and the like. However, when the random number generator and the sampling circuit are provided in the sub control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  The sub ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, a lamp control task for controlling light output from the LED 101, and sound generation by the speakers 21L and 21R. Programs such as a sound control task for controlling the output, an effect content determination process for determining the content of the effect, and an animation task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect Remember. On the other hand, the data storage area is a table storage area for storing an effect lottery table, an animation data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, a sound control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects, It has a lamp control data storage area for storing light lighting patterns and the like.

  The sub RAM 73 is used as temporary work storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the sub RAM 73 stores information such as commands, effect data, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters, and various flags transmitted from the main control circuit 60.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, the banks are switched).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the digital sound data selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the effect data into analog sound data, and transmits the analog sound data to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1, and the speakers 21L and 21R. Send to. As a result, sounds corresponding to the effect data determined by the sub CPU 71 are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RB gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals necessary for starting a game in each gaming state (hereinafter, the number of inserted medals necessary for starting a game is referred to as the required number of inserted coins) is 1 in the BB gaming state. It is defined as 2 cards in the RT, RT2 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, and MB gaming state, and 3 in the general gaming state, RT1 gaming state, and RT3 gaming state.

  The RT1 gaming state is activated when the combination of symbols relating to red bell, blue bell and yellow bell is displayed on the active line in the general gaming state, and the combination of symbols relating to bell and special replay is displayed. Or BB1 to BB3 and MB are determined as internal winning combinations.

  The RT2 gaming state is activated when the combination of symbols related to special replay is displayed on the active line in the RT1 gaming state, and the bonus combination (BB1 to BB3, MB) is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state. However, the game ends when the 200 games are digested. In addition, the required number of inserted cards is updated from 3 to 2 on condition that the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  The RT3 gaming state is activated when BB1 to BB3 are determined as internal winning combinations in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state, and the combination of symbols related to BB1 to BB3 is displayed on the active line. To finish. The RT4 gaming state is activated when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state, and is terminated when the combination of symbols related to the MB is displayed on the active line. .

  The BB gaming state is activated when a combination of symbols related to BB1 to BB3 is displayed on the active line in the RT3 gaming state, and is terminated when more than 120 medals are paid out. During the operation of the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state operates repeatedly until more than 120 medals are paid out. The RB gaming state is a gaming state that ends when eight games are played or eight winnings are established. However, when the RB gaming state is terminated when the BB gaming state is paid out with more than 120 medals, the RB gaming state is terminated accordingly.

  The MB gaming state is activated when a combination of symbols relating to MB is displayed on the active line in the RT4 gaming state, and is terminated when more than 36 medals are paid out.

  The general gaming state is activated when the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state is ended, or when a combination of symbols related to the bell is displayed on the active line in the RT1 gaming state.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 27 and 28) described later is performed, that is, when an internal winning combination is determined. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. As the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values of “0” to “13” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and each corresponds to a lost or medal payout (referred to as “small role”) or replay. . As bonus data pointers, “0” to “4” are defined, which correspond to lost, BB1 to BB3, and MB, respectively.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state (the internal lottery table for general gaming state (FIG. 6) is used as the internal lottery table), the set value is “1”, and the extracted random number value is “100”, The main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “96” corresponding to the winning number “23” from “100”. The subtraction result is “100−96 = 4”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “40” corresponding to the winning number “22” from the subtracted value “4”. The subtraction result is “4-40 = −36”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “22” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “3” as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, lottery values are defined in the various lottery tables in association with items (for example, winning numbers) that may be selected by lottery. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 6, the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “3” or the winning numbers “4” to “19” are changed according to the gaming state. Specifically, it is changed based on a replay lottery value change table (FIG. 8) or a small lottery value change table (FIG. 9) which will be described later.

  The internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 7 is referred to at the time of internal lottery in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), and the small role / replay data pointer “13” has a probability of “65536/65536 = 100%”. It has come to be decided. The small combination / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to all small combinations. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, since all the small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations with a probability of 100%, the player can advantageously play the game.

  In the present embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, an internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number corresponds to which winning number corresponds to the random number value. That is, defining the lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining the random number width (winning range) for each combination.

  Next, the lottery value change table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a replay lottery value change table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a small lottery value change table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The replay lottery value change table corresponds to the winning numbers “1” to “3” of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the gaming state is any of the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state and the MB gaming state. Referenced when changing lottery value. As shown in FIG. 8, the replay lottery value change table defines lottery values corresponding to winning numbers “1” to “3” for each gaming state (RT1 gaming state to RT4 gaming state, MB gaming state). Yes. Some lottery values differ depending on the setting (setting value).

  Also, according to the lottery value change table for replay, the row corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “3” whose lottery value is changed is the small role / replay data pointer “1” (normal replay), “2” ( The special lottery value is different for each gaming state. Here, paying attention to the winning probability of replay (normal replay, special replay) in each gaming state at the setting value 1, the probability that the replay (normal replay, special replay) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state is about 13.7%, and the probability that replay (normal replay, special replay) is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state is approximately 64.7%, and replay (normal replay, special replay) in the RT3 gaming state. ) Is determined as an internal winning combination is about 13.7%, and in RT4 gaming state, the probability that a replay (normal replay) is determined as an internal winning combination is about 63.4%. That is, it can be said that the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are gaming states with a higher probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination as compared with the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. In other words, it can be said that the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are advantageous gaming states for the player as compared with the RT1 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state.

  The small lottery value change table is used to change the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “4” to “19” of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state. To be referenced. As shown in FIG. 9, the small lottery value change table defines lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “4” to “19”. Some lottery values differ depending on the setting (setting value).

  The row corresponding to the winning numbers “4” to “19” for which the lottery value is changed by the small role lottery value change table corresponds to the small role / replay data pointers “3” to “12”. Each of the combinations corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “3” to “19” is a small combination (bell, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, special combination 1 to 6) related to the payout of medals.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the small combination lottery value change table referred to when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state is the general gaming state, RT1. The lottery value is defined so as to be higher than the gaming state and the RT3 gaming state.

  Specifically, in the general game state internal lottery table (FIG. 6) that is referred to in the case of the general game state, the RT1 game state, and the RT3 game state, any small combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The lottery value is defined so that the probability is about 17.7%, whereas the small lottery value change table (FIG. 9) referred to in the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state is The lottery value is defined such that the probability that any small combination is determined as an internal winning combination is about 35.0%.

  According to this configuration, in the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, not only the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination, but also the probability that a small role is determined as an internal winning combination is high. In the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state with a high probability of being determined as an internal winning combination, many medals can be paid out in a short period of time. In addition, by limiting the gaming state for changing the probability that the small role is determined as the internal winning combination to the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, fairness between the game hall and the player can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery value is defined so that the probability that any bonus combination (BB1 to BB3, MB) is determined as an internal winning combination is the same in each gaming state. In lottery value change table for replay and small lottery value change table that are referenced when the state is the RT2 gaming state, the lottery value is specified so that the probability that any bonus combination will be determined as an internal winning combination is increased. It is also good to do. Also, the lottery value may be defined so that the probability that both the small combination and the bonus combination are determined as the internal winning combination is increased.

  According to this configuration, compared to the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state can increase the probability that a normal replay and a bonus combination will be determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, it is possible to obtain many opportunities for the bonus combination in which the BB operation state and the MB operation state are activated to be determined as an internal winning combination, and to enhance the interest in the game. In addition, by making the probability that the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 27 and 28) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is defined. Specifically, 2-byte data indicating an internal winning combination is defined in association with the data pointer. Each bit of the data indicating the internal winning combination corresponds to each combination, and it is possible to identify which combination is the internal winning combination by determining which bit is “1”. The 2-byte data indicating the internal winning combination is data stored in an internal winning combination storing area (FIG. 14A) having 2 bytes to be described later.

  In the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay shown in FIG. 10, internal winning combinations corresponding to the data pointers “0” to “13” for the small combination / replay are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to normal replay. The small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to special replay. The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to bell, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell. The small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to a red bell. The small role / replay data pointer “5” corresponds to the blue bell. The small role / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to the yellow bell. The small character / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to the special character 1. The small character / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to the special character 2. The small character / replay data pointer “9” corresponds to the special character 3. The small role / replay data pointer “10” corresponds to the special role 4. The small character / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to the special character 5. The small combination / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to the special combination 6. The small combination / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to all small combinations (bell, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, special combination 1 to special combination 6).

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 11, internal winning combinations corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “4” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1. The bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2. The bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to BB3. The bonus data pointer “4” corresponds to the MB.

  Next, a symbol combination table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, a winning action flag (a flag indicating a display combination) corresponding to the symbol combination, and a payout number are defined. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the winning action flag data, and it is possible to identify which combination is a display combination based on which bit is “1”. . The 2-byte data indicating the winning action flag is data stored in a display combination storage area (FIG. 14B) consisting of 2 bytes described later.

  In the symbol combination table, as a display combination, normal replay, special replay, bell, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 6 , BB1, BB2, BB3, and MB are defined.

  The normal replay is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. The special replay is established by displaying “GOD symbol-GOD symbol-GOD symbol” on the active line. When the normal replay or the special replay is established, it is possible to replay without inserting medals in the next game.

  The bell is established when “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. The red bell is established when “red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. The blue bell is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. The yellow bell is established when “yellow 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the active line. When one of bell, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell is established, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The predetermined number here depends on the number of inserted medals, and is 12 when one is inserted, nine when two are inserted, and six when three are inserted.

  Here, in the general gaming state, when only the red bell (small role / replay data pointer “4”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state by establishing the red bell. be able to. Similarly, when only the blue bell (small pointer / replay data pointer “5”) or only the yellow bell (small role / replay data pointer “6”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the blue bell or yellow bell By establishing the above, the gaming state can be shifted to the RT1 gaming state. In the general gaming state, the gaming machine 1 notifies which combination has been determined as an internal winning combination when a navigation flag described later is on and these combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. That is, the player can shift the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state by performing a stop operation according to the notification content.

  Special combination 1 is established when “red 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. Special combination 2 is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-yellow 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. Special combination 3 is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. Special role 4 is established by displaying “blue 7 symbol-yellow 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. The special combination 5 is established by displaying “yellow 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. The special combination 6 is established by displaying “yellow 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. When one of special combination 1 to special combination 6 is established, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The predetermined number here differs depending on the number of inserted medals, and is nine when one is inserted, six when two are inserted, and three when three are inserted.

  BB1 is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. BB2 is established when “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. BB3 is established by displaying “Yellow 7 symbol-Yellow 7 symbol-Green 7 symbol” on the active line. When BB1, BB2, or BB3 is established, the BB gaming state is activated.

  MB is established by displaying “GOD symbol-GOD symbol-black 7 symbol” on the active line. When the MB is established, the MB gaming state is activated.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols other than the symbol combinations described above is displayed on the active line, it is lost.

  In addition, as described above, the required number of insertions when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state is three, and the required insertion when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state The number of sheets is defined as two sheets. Further, as shown in the symbol combination table (FIG. 12), the smaller the required number of inserted symbols (the number of inserted symbols), the larger the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line. The number of payouts is defined so that

  In other words, in the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state where the required number of inserted cards is two, many medals are inserted with fewer medals than in the general gaming state where the required number of inserted cards is three and the RT1 and RT3 gaming states. Can be paid out. For example, in the RT2 gaming state, when a combination of symbols related to special combination 1 is displayed on the active line, 6 medals can be paid out, and the increased number is (6 paid out-necessary input) 2 sheets) = 4 sheets. On the other hand, in the RT1 gaming state, when a combination of symbols related to special combination 1 is displayed on the active line, three medals can be paid out. (Three inserted) = 0, and medals do not increase.

  Furthermore, as described above, the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are gaming states that have a higher probability that a small role will be determined as an internal winning combination than the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state. The person can receive a lot of medals in a short period of time.

  It is specified that the number of medals to be paid out is the same for each required number of inserted coins, so that in the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the small winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is further increased. By changing the lottery value defined in the lottery value change table (FIG. 9), it is possible to receive a lot of medals in a short time.

  Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the RB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, ending conditions relating to the BB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the RB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “120” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the BB gaming state end condition. In addition, as an MB gaming state end condition, “36” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter. Further, in the bonus operation time table, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB gaming state ends when the medal payout number exceeds 120, and the MB gaming state ends when the medal payout number exceeds 36. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 8 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area, and the carryover combination storing area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. 14A is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 14B is an example of the display winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area have the same configuration, and are “8 bits × 2” data areas allocated separately on the main RAM 33. The internal winning combination storage area (display combination storing area) includes an internal winning combination storage area 1 (display combination storing area 1) and an internal winning combination storage area 2 (display combination storing area 2). The internal winning combination storage area (display combination storing area) stores internal winning combination information (display combination information). The internal winning combination storage area (display combination storing area) indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing “0” or “1” data in each bit. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination storage area 1 (display combination storage area 1) stores “1”, whereby normal replay, special replay, It shows that bell, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, special combination 1 and special combination 2 are internal winning combinations (display combination). In addition, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination storage area 2 (display combination storage area 2) stores “1”, so that the special combination 3, special combination 4, and special combination respectively. It shows that the combination 5, special combination 6, BB1, BB2, BB3, and MB are internal winning combinations (display combination).

  Next, the carryover combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area stores the data “0” or “1” in each of the bits “4” to “7”, and is in the BB1 carryover state, BB2 carryover state, BB3 carryover state, and MB carryover state, respectively. Indicates whether or not. Here, the BB1 carryover state refers to a state in which BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination. The same applies to the BB2 carryover state, the BB3 carryover state, and the MB carryover state.

  Next, the game state flag storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the game state flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The game state flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33. The game state flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “6”, so that the RT4 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, It indicates whether the game state is the BB game state, the MB game state, or the RB game state. That is, each game state flag indicates whether it is on (“1”) or off (“0”). Further, when all the game state flags are OFF, the general game state is entered.

  Next, the stop button storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the main RAM 33. The stop button storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “4” to “6”, thereby determining whether or not the pressing operation of the left stop button 7L is effective. It indicates whether or not the pressing operation of the button 7C is effective, and whether or not the pressing operation of the right stop button 7R is effective. For example, that the pressing operation of the left stop button 7L is effective means that the rotation of the left reel 3L can be stopped by pressing the left stop button 7L, that is, the left reel 3L is rotating. It shows that there is.

  The stop button storage area stores data “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2” to determine whether the left stop button 7L is activated or not, and the middle stop button 7C. Indicates whether or not the right stop button 7R has been operated. Note that the operation of the left stop button 7L means that the left stop button 7L has been pressed.

  Next, the left first stop table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first stop table for the left stop of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The left first stop stop table is used when acquiring the first stop sliding frame number determination data at the time of forward pressing (when the target of the first stop operation is the left reel 3L). In addition to the left first stop table, the stop table includes a random stop table (not shown) and a left first stop table (not shown). The random stop table is used to acquire the first stop to third stop sliding frame number determination data when an irregular push is performed (when the target of the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R). . The stop table after the first left stop is used when acquiring the second stop and third stop sliding frame number determination data at the time of forward pressing. The sliding frame number determination data is data used when determining the number of sliding frames. The number of sliding frames corresponds to the number of frames from when a stop operation is performed until the stop target reel stops.

  There are a plurality of left first stop tables, a random stop table, and a left first stop table after the first stop, respectively, a left first stop table number, a random stop table number, and a left first stop. It can be identified by the post stop table number. The left first stop table, the random stop table, and the first left stop table are tables for acquiring the sliding frame number determination data, but have different configurations.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the left first stop stop table, the slip frame number determination data and the change status number are defined for each symbol position data.

  The random stop table is configured so that two types of slip frame number determination data (A line status and B line status) can be acquired for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the symbol position data (stop start position). ing. Which type of sliding frame number determination data is to be acquired is determined based on a random change status number to be described later. The random stop table is set to “0” when the line change bit (“1” or “0”. “1” is turned on) for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R according to the symbol position data (stop start position). "If off" is configured to be acquired.

  The left first stop table is obtained with three types of slip frame number determination data (A line status, B line status, and C line status) for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R according to the symbol position data. It is configured to be able to. The stop table after the first left stop is a line change bit (“1” or “0”. “1” is on, “0” is on, and “0” is on for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R according to the symbol position data. Off) is configured to be acquired.

  Next, the change data search table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a change data search table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The change data search table defines whether or not it is necessary to change the stop table number after the first left stop that has already been tentatively determined after the first stop at the time of forward pressing. As shown in FIG. 19, the change data search table includes the left first stop table number “TBLC00” or “-(change) for each control change target position (scheduled stop position for the first stop) and change status number. Is not required) ”. When the left first stop table number after stop is associated with the control change target position (scheduled stop position of the first stop), it is necessary to change the left first stop table number (that is, control change). It shows that there is.

  In the change data search table, “−”, “0”, or “1” is defined as C line check data for each control change target position (scheduled stop position for the first stop) and change status number. . Note that “0” or “1” is defined as the C line check data of the control change target position associated with the stop table number after the first left stop. In addition, “−” is defined as the C line check data of the control change target position that is not associated with the stop table number after the first left stop.

  Next, the symbol code storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol code storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”).

  The symbol code storage area is a data area for storing symbol codes for each area constituting each effective line in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R, and is secured on the main RAM 33. For example, the symbol code storage area corresponding to the effective line 1 includes the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R constituting the effective line 1 (cross down line 8e). The corresponding symbol code is stored. Such a symbol code storage area is also provided for another effective line 2 (cross-up line 8a).

  The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 20 indicates the symbol code storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “0”. When the symbol position data is “0”, the symbol position “0” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (the left reel 3L has a red 7 symbol, the middle reel 3C has a red 7 symbol, and the right reel 3R has a green color. 7 symbols) are displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol code storage area corresponding to the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L has a symbol (bell symbol) at the symbol position “1”, and the symbol code storage area corresponding to the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L has a symbol. The symbol code indicating the symbol (replay symbol) at the position “20” is stored. In addition, the symbol (seven symbols) of symbol position “0” is stored in the symbol code storage area corresponding to the middle stage of the middle symbol display area 4C. Furthermore, the symbol code storage area corresponding to the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R has a symbol position “1” (black 7 symbols), and the symbol code storage area corresponding to the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R has a symbol position “ The symbol code indicating the symbol “20” (bell symbol) is stored.

  Next, the pull-in priority data storage area in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority data storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pull-in priority data storage area includes three pull-in priority data storage areas corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Specifically, it comprises a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area has an area for storing drawing priority data corresponding to the number of symbols arranged on the reel 3.

  The drawing priority data is not necessarily stored in all the drawing priority data storage areas, but is stored only in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the reel 3 that is rotating. That is, when all the reels 3 are rotating, the drawing priority data is stored in all the drawing priority data storage areas. Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped and the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the drawing is performed to the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and the right reel pull-in priority data storage area. Priority data is stored.

  The pull-in priority data is data acquired in the process of step S136 of the pull-in priority storing process described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, "080H (hexadecimal)" corresponding to replay and special replay, "040H" corresponding to bell, "010H" corresponding to red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, special roles 1 to 6 “008H”, BB1 to BB3, “004H” corresponding to MB, “001H” corresponding to stop possible, and “000H” corresponding to stop prohibition are stored as pull-in priority data.

  Further, the drawing priority data has a higher priority as the value is larger. By referring to the drawing priority data, relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3 can be performed. It becomes possible. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the reel rotation is stopped. Of the drawing priority data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames “4”, the symbol corresponding to the largest drawing priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. In other words, the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between symbols arranged on the reel 3, and the pull-in priority data having the same value as the pull-in priority data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the number of sliding symbols. When there are a plurality of symbols, the symbol corresponding to the scheduled stop position is determined based on the priority order defined by the priority order table described later.

  Next, the priority order table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the priority order table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The priority order table defines the priority order for each sliding frame number determination data acquired based on the stop table described above. The priority order table is a table used when determining the number of sliding frames, and a numerical value applicable as the number of sliding frames from a range of numerical values defined in advance (that is, “0” to “4”). It shows the order of searching. The priority order table stipulates that the sliding frame number determination data matches the number of sliding frames corresponding to the priority order “1”. As a result, when the priority pull-in data corresponding to the priority order “1” and the pull-in priority order data corresponding to other priority orders have the same value, the sliding frame number determination data is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the main ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. Configured to do.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Next, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area of the main RAM 33 at the end of the previous game. More specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the main RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the main RAM 33, Specify the start address to the sequence program.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S3). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S, the maximum BET switch 13S, and the like, and the input check of the start switch 6S is performed. The main CPU 31 validates the winning line through the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs random value extraction processing (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28 (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 and 7), a lottery value change table (see FIGS. 8 and 9), and an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 10 and 11). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S6).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area (step S7). The start command includes game state information, internal winning combination information (data pointer for small role / replay, bonus data pointer, and internal winning combination storage area), carryover state information indicating whether or not a bonus carryover state, etc. Contains information. Further, the command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 in a communication data transmission process (step S384) of an interrupt process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the game time management timer is “0” (step S8). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the game time management timer is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S9. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming time management timer is not “0”, the main CPU 31 digests the waiting time until the gaming time management timer becomes “0” (step S8: NO), and proceeds to the processing of step S9. Transition. Next, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value in the game time management timer (step S9).

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storing process described later with reference to FIG. 31 (step S12), and then performs a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S13). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by the player's stop operation. To decide.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning action search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S14). In the winning action search process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning check / medal payout process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S16). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S17), and proceeds to the process of step S19. . On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is not on, it performs RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S18), and proceeds to the processing of step S19. .

  Finally, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S19), and proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S19 as a process in one game (one game), and when the process in step S19 is completed, the process in step S2 is executed to execute the process in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic loading counter is not “0”, it performs an automatic loading process, which will be described later using FIG. 25 (step S43), and clears the automatic loading counter (step S44). ), The process proceeds to step S45. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 then permits passage of medals (step S42), and proceeds to the processing of step S45.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an inserted number counter maximum value setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S45).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores “2” in the valid line counter (step S46). The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S47). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S52. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S48).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S48 that the value of the inserted number counter is not equal to the maximum value, “1” is added to the value of the inserted number counter (step S49), and medal insertion command data is stored as communication data. The area is stored (step S50), and the process proceeds to step S52. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S51), and proceeds to the process of step S52. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S47, after performing the process of step S50 or the process of step S51, the main CPU 31 then checks the maximum BET switch 13S (step S52). ). Specifically, the main CPU 31 does nothing when the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value. On the other hand, when the value of the inserted number counter is not equal to the maximum value and the maximum BET switch 13S is ON, the credit counter and the value of the inserted number counter are set based on the difference between the inserted number counter value and the maximum value. Update.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S53). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S47. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S54).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S54 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S47. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits the passage of medals (step S55), and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the automatic loading process will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flowchart of automatic loading processing performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “3” (step S61). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “3”, it proceeds to the processing of step S64. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “3”, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state (step S62).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S66. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the value of the automatic insertion counter to “2” (step S63), and proceeds to the processing of step S66.

  When determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “3” in the process of step S61, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT3 gaming state (step S64).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the general gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S66. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the value of the automatic insertion counter to “3” (step S65), and proceeds to the processing of step S66.

  Finally, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S66) and ends the automatic insertion process. Note that the automatic insertion counter before the value is updated by the process of step S63 or the process of step S65 indicates that the replay has been established in the previous game when the value is other than “0”. The value indicates the number of medals inserted in the game in which replay is established.

  Next, the insertion number counter maximum value setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the inserted sheet counter maximum value setting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is any of the RT2 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state (step S72). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is one of the RT2 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “2” (step S73). The number counter maximum value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not any of the RT2 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state, it next determines whether or not the gaming state is the RB gaming state (step S74).

  When determining that the gaming state is not the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the inserted number counter maximum value setting process. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the maximum value of the inserted number counter to “1” (step S75), and ends the inserted number counter maximum value setting process.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the internal lottery process will be described. FIGS. 27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 acquires a game state flag (step S81). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random value from the random value storage area and sets it as random number data (step S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number from the internal lottery table (step S84). The internal lottery table here is an internal lottery table set in the internal lottery table determination process (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in step S84 from the random number data (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S85, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S86). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S91), and proceeds to the processing of step S92. . On the other hand, the main CPU 31 updates the random number data when it is determined that no digit has been set (step S87). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the value obtained as the subtraction result in step S85 as random number data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S88), and determines whether the number of lotteries has become “0” (step S89). When determining that the number of lotteries has reached “0”, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S90), and proceeds to the processing of step S92. . On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S84. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S84 to step S89 until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  After completing the process of step S90 or the process of step S91, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Data indicating the winning combination is acquired (step S92).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired data indicating the internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (step S93).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S94). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 11 and stores data indicating the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Obtain (step S95). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired data indicating the internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (step S96).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S97). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (step S98). Specifically, after all game state flags are turned off, the RT3 game state flag is turned on.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is MB (step S99). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not an MB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is MB, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (step S100). Specifically, after all game state flags are turned off, the RT4 game state flag is turned on.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 2 in the internal winning combination storage area 2 (step S101). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S102). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 31 is in the MB gaming state, the bits “2” to “7” of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the bits “0” to “3” of the internal winning combination storing area 2 are turned on. In step S103, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  Note that the main CPU 31 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by repeatedly executing the processing from step S84 to step S89 in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, and thereby the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery table determination process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (step S111). At this time, when determining that the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state, sets “1” as the number of lotteries (step S112), and ends the internal lottery table determination processing. Let On the other hand, when determining that the game state is not the BB game state, the main CPU 31 sets the general game state internal lottery table, sets “23” as the number of lotteries (step S113), and proceeds to the process of step S114.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is any of the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state (step S114). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is neither the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is any of the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, or the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “19” (step S115), and the process of step S116 is performed. Transition.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” (step S116). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 refers to the small lottery value change table (FIG. 9) and determines the lottery values of the winning numbers “4” to “19”. Change (step S117), the process proceeds to step S118.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state (step S118). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the general gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table determination process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the general gaming state, the main CPU 31 then refers to the replay lottery value change table (FIG. 8) and determines the winning numbers “1” to “3” according to the gaming state. The lottery value is changed (step S119), and the internal lottery table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a rotating cylinder stop number selection process (step S121). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to a turn-stop number selection table (not shown) and selects a turn-stop number associated with the value of the small role / replay data pointer. In the rotation stop number selection table, the value of the small role / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number are defined in a one-to-one correspondence in principle. Also, in the MB gaming state, a number for turning a cylinder stop corresponding to the value of the data pointer for small role / replay is selected with reference to a number selection table for turning a cylinder for MB (not shown). The number to be selected depends on whether the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (that is, whether any of the bonus combinations (BB1 to BB3, MB) is determined as an internal winning combination). It may be different. At this time, the number to be selected may be varied depending on the type of bonus combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table (not shown), and based on the rotation stop number, the first left stop table number (step S122), the first stop table number after the first stop. (Step S123), the left first post-stop change data search number (Step S124), the random stop table number (Step S125), and the random change status number (Step S126) are acquired.

  In the rotation stop initial setting table (not shown), for each rotation stop number, the left first stop stop table number, the left first stop table number after left, the left first stop change data search number, random A stop table number for use and a change status number for random use are defined in association with each other. The left first stop table number indicates the number of the stop table used at the left first stop (when the target of the first stop operation is the left reel 3L). The stop table number after the first left stop indicates the stop table number used at the second and third stops after the first left stop. The change data search number after the first left stop indicates a data number used when identifying whether or not a control change is necessary depending on the stop position of the left reel 3L at the first left stop. The random stop table number indicates the number of the stop table used in cases other than the first left stop (when the target of the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R). The random change status number indicates the data number used when selecting the line status in cases other than the first left stop.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a rotating identifier (bit string “11111111”) indicating that it is rotating in all symbol code storage areas (FIG. 20) (step S127). Next, the main CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S128), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the pull-in priority storage process will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the pull-in priority storage process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S131).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S132). Specifically, the main CPU 31 selects a reel on the left side of the reels that are not stopped (revolving reels) and determines it as a search target reel. If the process has shifted from step S140, a reel that was not previously selected is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines “0” as the symbol position data and “21” as the symbol check count (step S133).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs symbol code storage processing (step S134). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 2), and stores a symbol code in a predetermined area in the symbol code storage area for the current symbol position data of the search target reel. For example, if the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the current symbol position data is “0”, the symbol code “00001000” (bell symbol) is stored in the upper area of the left reel in the symbol code storage area. The symbol code “00000110” (replay symbol) is stored in the lower reel area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the symbol codes stored in all the symbol code storing areas (step S135). Specifically, it checks from the symbol code stored in the symbol code storage area at that time whether there is a combination that can be a display combination, and if there is a combination that can be a display combination, a display combination storage area corresponding to the combination. Turn on the bit at. For example, when the symbol code “00001000” (bell symbol) is stored in the upper area of the left reel in the symbol code storage area, and the symbol code “00000110” (replay symbol) is stored in the lower reel area, There is a possibility that a combination “bell” may be a display combination on the cross-down line 8e, and a combination “normal replay” may be a display combination on the cross-up line 8a. Therefore, in this case, the bit corresponding to “bell” and “normal replay” in the display combination storage area is turned on (“1”).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (step S136). Specifically, first, the main CPU 31 determines a combination whose bit is on (“1”) in both the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area (that is, a combination determined as an internal winning combination). And a role that can be a display role). At this time, if the winning combination can be acquired, the drawing priority order data corresponding to the acquired winning combination is acquired by referring to the drawing priority order table (not shown). On the other hand, if the winning combination cannot be acquired, pull-in priority data (“001H”) indicating that the combination can be stopped is acquired. However, when the next stop operation corresponds to the third stop operation, and a combination that is not an internal winning combination is a display combination, acquisition priority data (“000H”) indicating prohibition of the stop is acquired. I will do it.

  In the drawing priority table (not shown), drawing priority data is defined in association with each combination. Specifically, pull-in priority data (“080H”) is associated with normal replay and special replay. Similarly, pull-in priority data (“040H”) for bells, pull-in priority data (“010H”) for red bells, blue bells, and yellow bells, and pull-in priority data (“010H”) for special roles 1 to 6 “008H”), BB1 to BB3, and MB are associated with the pull-in priority data (“004H”), respectively.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in a predetermined area of the pull-in priority data storage area (step S137). The predetermined area here is an area corresponding to the current search target reel and symbol position data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to symbol position data (step S138).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S139). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S134. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is “0”, then whether or not the processing from step S132 to step S139 has been executed for the number of searches set in the processing of step S131. Is discriminated (step S140).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of searches has not been executed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the execution has been executed for the number of times of retrieval, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a stop operation has been performed on the effective stop button 7 (step S151). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S corresponding to the valid stop button 7. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop operation has not been performed on the effective stop button 7, it executes the process of step S151 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S151 until a stop operation is performed on the valid stop button 7. On the other hand, when determining that the stop operation has been performed on the effective stop button 7, the main CPU 31 determines the stop button 7 as an operation stop button, and updates the stop button storage area (step S152). For example, when the left stop button 7L is determined as an operation stop button, bit 0 of the stop button storage area is turned on (“1”) and bit 4 is turned off (“0”).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S153). Next, the main CPU 31 determines a stop target reel based on the operation stop button (step S154). Next, the main CPU 31 determines a stop start position based on the symbol counter, and stores data indicating the stop start position in the stop start position storage area (step S155).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (step S156). The sliding frame number determination process is a process for determining the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores reel stop command data in the communication data storage area (step S157).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding symbols, and stores data indicating the planned stop position and the reel type in the planned stop position storage area (step S158). When data indicating the planned stop position is stored in the planned stop position storage area, the target reel is stopped at the planned stop position by the process of step S385 described later (see FIG. 44).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as symbol position data (step S159). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storage process based on the set symbol position data (step S160). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 2) and stores the symbol code in a predetermined area in the symbol code storage area based on the set symbol position data. For example, if the reel corresponding to the operation stop button is the right reel 3R and the set symbol position data is “0”, the symbol code “00000100” (black seven symbols) is displayed in the upper area of the right reel in the symbol code storage area. ) And the symbol code “00001000” (bell symbol) is stored in the lower reel area. It should be noted that the symbol code stored in the symbol code storage area in the process of step S160 remains stored until the game being played at that time ends.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S161).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S162). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the reel stop control process ends. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order obtaining process shown in FIG. 31 (step S163), and proceeds to the process of step S151.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S181). Specifically, the main CPU 31 uses “10000000” if the operation stop button is the left reel 3L, “00010000” if it is the middle reel 3C, and “00000010” if it is the right reel 3R, as line mask data. set.

  The line mask data is data used when acquiring the sliding frame number determination data from the stop table. The line mask data is changed so that the bit set to “1” is shifted by setting the B line status or the C line status as will be described later, and the sliding command of the B line status or the C line status is changed. Number determination data can be acquired. In addition, according to the line mask data in the initial state set in the process of step S181, the sliding frame number determination data of the A line status can be acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a first stop time (step S182). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “2”. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop, it performs second and third stop processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S183), and proceeds to the processing of step S193. On the other hand, when determining that the time is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S184).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, based on the first left stop table number acquired in the process of step S122 (see FIG. 30), the left first stop table Is acquired (step S185). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table for the first left stop shown in FIG. 18 to acquire the slip frame number determination data and the change status number based on the stop start position (step S186), and the process of step S193 Migrate to

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S184 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, it is based on the operation stop button and the random stop table number acquired in the process of step S125 (see FIG. 30). Thus, a random stop table is acquired (step S187). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the A line status (step S188). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the line change bit based on the random change status number (step S189).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process to be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S190).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs line mask data change processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S191).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the random stop table (not shown) acquired in the process of step S187, and acquires the sliding frame number determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (step S192).

  After completing the process of step S183, the process of step S186, or the process of step S192, the main CPU 31 then performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S193), and ends the sliding frame number determination process. Let In the priority pull-in control process, based on the pull-in priority data determined for each symbol of the corresponding reel and a priority order table (not shown), a predetermined range from the symbol of the stop start position of the corresponding reel ( For example, the symbol with the highest priority is determined among the symbols up to the symbol having the maximum number of sliding symbols “4”).

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second and third stop processes performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (step S201). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”. At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not during the second stop operation, it proceeds to the processing of step S204. On the other hand, when determining that it is during the second stop operation, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (forward press) (step S202).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the target of the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S204, whereas when it determines that the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, A line change bit check process described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed (step S203), and the process proceeds to step S204.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs line mask data change processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S204).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop table, acquires the slip frame number determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (step S205), and ends the second and third stop processes. . Here, the corresponding stop table is the random stop table acquired in the process of step S187 of the sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 33), the process of step S247 of the control change process (FIG. 38) or the process of step S251. It is a stop table after the 1st left stop to acquire.

  Next, the line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the line change bit check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. The line change bit check process is a process called from the process of step S190 of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 33) or the process of step S203 of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 34).

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (“1”) (step S211). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table, the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position and the operation stop button (if the operation stop button is the middle stop button 7C, the middle reel line change bit, the operation stop button If it is the right stop button 7R, it is determined whether or not it is "1" by referring to the right reel line change bit).

  When determining that the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process. On the other hand, when determining that the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (step S212), and ends the line change bit check process.

  Next, the line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the line mask data changing process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. The line mask data changing process is a process called from the process of step S191 of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 33) and the process of step S204 of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 34).

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line status is set (step S221). At this time, when determining that the C line status is set, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the C line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S222), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when determining that the C line status is not set, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set (step S223).

  When determining that the B line status is not set, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 then changes the line mask data for the B line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S224), and ends the line mask data changing process. .

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the priority pull-in control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks and “5” as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S231). Next, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding symbols set with the number of sliding symbols determination data as an initial value (step S232).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table (FIG. 22), and acquires the sliding frame number determination data and the number of provisional sliding frames corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (step S233). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of temporary sliding frames to the expected stop start address in the pull-in priority data storage area (FIG. 21) to obtain pull-in priority data (step S234). The expected stop start address is a value obtained by adding the stop start position to the symbol position data “00” in the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the reel to be stopped. For example, if the stop start position is “05” and the acquired number of provisional sliding frames is “2”, the drawing priority order data corresponding to the symbol position data “07” is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the previously acquired drawing priority data with the currently acquired drawing priority data, and whether or not the currently acquired drawing priority data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired drawing priority data. Is discriminated (step S235). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data, it proceeds to the process of step S237. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is greater than or equal to the previously acquired pull-in priority data (including when there is no previously acquired pull-in priority data), the number of evacuated slip frames is acquired this time. Overwriting is updated with the number of frames (step S236), and the process proceeds to step S237.

  The main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and determines from the priority order counter when it is determined that it is not equal to or higher than the acquisition priority data acquired previously in the process of step S235 or after the process of step S236. “1” is subtracted (step S237).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S238). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the number of evacuated sliding frames (step S239) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S233. The main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S233 to step S238 for the number of checks, so that among the symbols within “4” frames defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position, the main CPU 31 has the priority order. The number of sliding symbols for stopping the symbol related to a high combination on the active line is determined.

  Next, the control change process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the control change process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (step S241). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the third stop, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the third stop, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is after the second stop (step S242). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”.

  When determining that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S248. On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the second stop, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (forward press) (step S243).

  When determining that the target of the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L (forward press), the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (forward press), the main CPU 31 refers to the change data search table (FIG. 19) corresponding to the change data search number after the first left stop. Then, a search is made as to whether or not the position is a control change target position from the planned stop position and the change status number acquired in the process of step S186 (FIG. 33) (step S244). Note that the change data search number after the first left stop here is obtained in the process of step S124 (FIG. 30), and the change status number is obtained in the process of step S186 (FIG. 33).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the position is a control change target position as a result of the search (step S245). Specifically, in the change data search table (FIG. 19), it is confirmed whether C line check data other than “−” is defined in the position corresponding to the planned stop position and the change status number. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the position is not the control change target position, the process shifts to step S247. On the other hand, when determining that the position is the control change target position, the main CPU 31 updates the first stop table number after the first stop with the first stop table number after the first left stop acquired from the change data search table, and the change data C line check data is acquired from the search table (step S246).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the first stop table after the first stop based on the first stop table number after the first stop (step S247), and ends the control change process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S242 that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (step S248). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the target of the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the target of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, it then determines whether or not the C line check data acquired in the process of step S246 is “0” ( Step S249).

  When determining that the C line check data is “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that the C line check data is not “0”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position of the operation stop button is on (“1”) (step S250). ).

  When determining that the line change bit is not on (“1”), the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that the line change bit is on (“1”), the main CPU 31 updates the stop table number after the first left stop and sets the C line status (step S251). When the main CPU 31 updates the stop table number after the first left stop, the main CPU 31 obtains the stop table after the first left stop corresponding to the updated first stop table number after the first left stop. When the process of step S251 is completed, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the winning action search process will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a winning action search process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol code storing area (step S261). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets an address corresponding to the cross-down line 8e.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the head address of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12 (step S262). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates an address corresponding to “normal replay” as a head address.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table with the symbol combination stored in the symbol code storage area (step S263).

  Next, as a result of comparing the symbol combinations, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combinations match (step S264). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that they do not match, it updates the address of the symbol combination table (step S267). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates an address corresponding to the next combination in the symbol combination table. Next, it is determined whether or not the updated address indicates an end code (step S268). If the updated address does not indicate an end code, the process proceeds to step S263. The process proceeds to step S269.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S264 that the symbol combinations match, the main CPU 31 stores the winning action flag in the corresponding display combination storage area (step S265). Specifically, the main CPU 31 calculates a logical sum of the winning action flag (2 bytes) in the symbol combination table and the display combination storage area (2 bytes), and displays the display combination storage area (2) based on the calculated logical sum. Byte) is overwritten and updated.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the number of payouts from the symbol combination table, adds it to the payout number counter (step S266), and proceeds to the process of step S269.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the processing from step S262 to step S268 has been executed the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter (twice in the present embodiment) (step S269). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 31 updates the address so that the address of the symbol code storage area indicates the next valid line (step S270), and step The process proceeds to S262. On the other hand, when determining that the main CPU 31 has executed the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter, the main CPU 31 ends the winning operation search process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a winning check / medal payout process will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a winning check / medal payout process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 acquires the type of the winning action flag stored in the display combination storing area and the value of the payout number counter (step S281).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is “0” (step S282). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the payout number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S289. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is not “0”, it is then determined whether or not the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number (step S283).

  At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the payout number counter is less than the upper limit number, the process shifts to step S285. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number, the value of the payout number counter is corrected to the upper limit value (step S284), and the process proceeds to step S285. In the present embodiment, “12” is defined as the upper limit number of sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S285). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S287. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number counter (step S286), and the process proceeds to step S287. Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the value of the payout number counter from the value of the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a credit addition process (step S287) and a medal payout process (step S288), and proceeds to the process of step S289. Specifically, in the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number, and pays out medals. In the credit mode, the main CPU 31 performs main control based on the payout number. The credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area (step S289), and ends the winning check / medal payout process. The display command includes information such as display combination information indicating a display combination and payout number information indicating a payout number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the bonus end check process will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S301). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S304. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, it performs BB / MB end time processing (step S302). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag that is on, and turns it off when the RB gaming state flag is on. Next, the main CPU 31 stores bonus end command data in the communication data storage area (step S303), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S301, it next determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (step S304). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the BB gaming state, it ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is the BB game state, it subtracts “1” from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S305) and subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter (step S305). S306).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S307). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winable number counter and the value of the possible game number counter are not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 31 then performs RB end time processing (step S308), and ends the bonus end check processing. Let Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off an RB gaming state flag that is on in the RB end time processing.

  Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state (step S321). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (step S322).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S326. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the RT game number counter value (step S323), and whether the RT game number counter value becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S324). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter has reached “0”, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the general gaming state (step S325). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off all game state flags. When the process of step S325 is completed, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S322 that the gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state, it then determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (step S326). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S331. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the winning action flag indicates special replay (step S327).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning action flag indicates a special replay, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (turns off the gaming state flags and then turns on the RT2 gaming state flag). Then, “200” is stored in the value of the RT game number counter (step S328), and the RT control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag does not indicate special replay, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the winning operation flag indicates bell (step S329).

  When determining that the winning action flag does not indicate a bell, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning action flag indicates a bell, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the general gaming state (step S330) and ends the RT control process. Specifically, all the game state flags are turned off in the process of step S330.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S326 that the gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the winning action flag indicates one of a red bell, a blue bell, and a yellow bell. (Step S331). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag does not indicate any of the red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag indicates any one of the red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S332) and ends the RT control process. . Specifically, after turning off all the gaming state flags in the process of step S332, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S351). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S354. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state flag is on, it determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on (step S352).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S352 that the RB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S353) and ends the bonus operation check processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter and turns on the RB gaming state flag in the RB operation process.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S351 that the BB gaming state flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S354). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the winning operation flag indicates any of BB1 to BB3 or MB (step S355).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag does not indicate any of BB1 to BB3 or MB, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S360. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag indicates any one of BB1 to BB3 or MB, the main CPU 31 performs BB / MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S356). Specifically, when the winning operation flag indicates any of BB1 to BB3, the main CPU 31 sets “120” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and the BB gaming state Turn on the flag. On the other hand, when the winning operation flag indicates MB, the main CPU 31 sets “36” in the bonus end number counter based on the bonus operation time table, and turns on the MB gaming state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT3 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag that is turned on (step S357), and clears the carryover combination storage area (step S358). Next, the main CPU 31 stores bonus start command data in the communication data storage area (step S359), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S355 that the winning action flag does not indicate any of BB1 to BB3 or MB, then, whether or not the winning action flag indicates normal replay or special replay. Is determined (step S360). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag does not indicate normal replay or special replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning operation flag indicates normal replay or special replay, the main CPU 31 copies the inserted number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S361) and ends the bonus operation check processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined cycle (1.1173 milliseconds in this embodiment).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. (Step S381). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S382). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks a signal from each switch such as the maximum bet switch 13S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S383). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from various timers such as a game time management timer.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S384). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 70. That is, since the interrupt process is a process executed every 1.1173 milliseconds, unless the contents of the command data stored in the communication data storage area are updated, the command data having the same contents is 1.1173 milliseconds. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 70 every second.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S385). Specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and rotates them at a constant speed when there is a reel rotation start request in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 23). Take control. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 32), the main CPU 31 indicates the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel indicating the planned stop position. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the planned stop position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S386). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the value saved in the main RAM 33 in the process of step S381, and restores the register (step S387). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In the processing described below, a multi-thread multi-task operation system is employed as an OS (operation system) that executes processing. That is, a certain task group and another task group execute processing while preemption (interpretation) of the effective right.

  First, referring to FIG. 45, the power-on process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the power-on process by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs an initialization process (step S501). Specifically, error check of the sub RAM 73, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 starts a lamp control task (step S502), starts a sound control task (step S503), and starts a mother task (step S504).

  Next, the lamp control task activated in the process of step S502 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a lamp control task by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs a timer interrupt initialization process (step S511). Subsequently, the sub CPU 71 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S512).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 waits for a timer interrupt (step S513). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 executes another task until a timer interrupt occurs.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a sound control task execution process (step S514). Specifically, a sound control task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47, is executed. After the sound control task is executed, the process returns to the lamp control task, and the process proceeds to step S515.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 acquires lamp data from the lamp data storage area and analyzes it (step S515). The lamp data is data registered in the lamp data storage area in step S564 (FIG. 51) described later. The lamp data is effect data that defines the content of the lamp effect that lights and blinks each lamp.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a lamp effect based on the analysis result of the lamp data (step S516), and proceeds to the process of step S513.

  Next, the sound control task activated in the process of step S503 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sound control task by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs initialization processing of sound related data (step S521). Specifically, a predetermined initialization process is performed on sound-related data output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a lamp control task (step S522). Specifically, the lamp control task shown in FIG. 46 is executed, and after executing the lamp control task, the process returns to the sound control task and proceeds to the process of step S523.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 acquires the sound data from the sound data storage area and analyzes it (step S523). The sound data is data registered in the sound data storage area in the process of step S564 (FIG. 51) described later. The sound data is effect data that defines the content of a sound effect for outputting sound from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 executes a sound effect based on the analysis result of the sound data (step S524), and proceeds to the process of step S522.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the mother task activated in the process of step S504 will be described. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the mother task performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 activates the main task (step S531).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 activates the main board communication task (step S532). The main board communication task is a task group that performs an interrupt process when a command is received from the main control circuit 60.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 activates the animation task (step S533).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the main task activated in the process of step S531 will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main task performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S541).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 waits for a VSYNC interrupt (step S542).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a drawing process (step S543), and proceeds to the process of step S542.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the main board communication task activated in the process of step S532 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication task by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs communication message queue initialization processing (step S551).

  Next, when receiving a command from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 71 checks the received command (step S552).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the received command is a command different from the previous received command (step S553). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the command is not a different command, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S552. On the other hand, when determining that the command is different, the sub CPU 71 creates game information based on the received command and stores it in the game information storage area (step S554). The game information storage area is an area provided in the sub RAM 73.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs a command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S555), and proceeds to the process of step S552.

  Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command analysis processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S561).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs lamp data determination processing (step S562) and sound data determination processing (step S563). Specifically, lamp data and sound data are determined based on the effect data determined by the effect content determination process. Then, the sub CPU 71 registers the determined lamp data in the lamp data storage area and registers the determined sound data in the sound data storage area (step S564). The ramp data storage area and the sound data storage area are areas provided in the sub RAM 73.

  Next, the animation task will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the animation task performed by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 checks whether or not the game information stored in the game information storage area has been rewritten (step S571).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs an object control process (step S572).

  Next, the sub CPU 71 performs an animation task management process (step S573), and proceeds to the process of step S571.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 71 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (step S581). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the initialization command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an initialization command reception process (step S582), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the initialization command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S583.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (step S583). At this time, when determining that the medal insertion command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S584), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the medal insertion command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S585.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S585). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that it has received the start command, it performs a start command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S586), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S587.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (step S587). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a reel rotation start command has been received, it performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S588) and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the reel rotation start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S589.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S589). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a reel stop command has been received, it performs a reel stop command reception process (step S590), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S591.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S591). At this time, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception process (step S592), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S593.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S593). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S594), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S595.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S595). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that a bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S596), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S597.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not an input state command has been received (step S597). At this time, if the sub CPU 71 determines that the input state command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an input state command reception process (step S598), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the input state command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 54, the start command reception process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state (step S611). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 71 determines bonus effect data as effect data (step S612), and proceeds to the process of step S624. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is not the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state (step S613).

  When the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state is not the general gaming state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S622. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the general gaming state, the sub CPU 71 next determines whether or not the navigation flag is on (step S614). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S618. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation flag is on, it then determines whether the internal winning combination is a red bell, a blue bell, or a yellow bell (step S615). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is any one of “4” to “6”.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not a red bell, a blue bell, or a yellow bell, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S624. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the red bell, the blue bell, and the yellow bell, the sub CPU 71 determines the internal winning combination notifying effect data as effect data (step S616). The internal winning combination notifying effect data is effect data for notifying the player of the internal winning combination. For example, if the internal winning combination is a red bell, effect data for notifying the user that the red bell has been determined as the internal winning combination is determined. When the effect data for notifying that the red bell has been determined as the internal winning combination is determined, for example, a moving image representing a state in which a red car is running is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. After completing the process of step S616, the sub CPU 71 then turns off the navigation flag (step S617), and proceeds to the process of step S624.

  If the sub CPU 71 determines that the navigation flag is not on in the process of step S614, it then determines whether the internal winning combination is any of the special combination 1 to special combination 6 (step S618). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S624. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the special combination 1 to the special combination 6, the sub CPU 71 performs a navigation flag lottery process (step S619). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 performs lottery to determine whether the winning or non-winning is based on the random number value with a predetermined probability.

  Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the navigation flag lottery is winning (step S620). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the navigation flag lottery is not winning, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S624. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the result of the navigation flag lottery is a win, the sub CPU 71 turns on the navigation flag (step S621), and proceeds to the process of step S624.

  When the sub CPU 71 determines in step S613 that the gaming state is not the general gaming state, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state (step S622). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the gaming state is neither the RT2 gaming state nor the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S624. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is either the RT2 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 71 determines internal winning combination notification effect data as effect data (step S623), and proceeds to the process of step S624. To do.

  Finally, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the presentation data has been determined (step S624). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect data has been determined, the effect content determination process ends. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect data has not been determined, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect data by performing lottery for determining the effect data based on the internal winning combination and the gaming state (step S625). The effect content determination process ends.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on condition that three required medals have been inserted. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated on condition that two required medals have been inserted, and are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Start the change of the symbol that has been made. In addition, the main CPU 31 operates the replay on the condition that the symbol combination related to the normal replay or the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the medal is paid out. The medals are paid out on the condition that the symbol combination is stopped, and the MB gaming state is operated until the termination condition is satisfied on the condition that the symbol combination on the MB is stopped. The RT2 gaming state is activated on condition that the symbol combination is stopped. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the normal replay and the small combination with a higher probability than when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the automatic insertion counter when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, on condition that the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is stopped on the active line. And replay. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 operates the RT2 gaming state on the condition that the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped on the active line, and sets the value of the automatic insertion counter to “ Update from “3” to “2”. Further, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and the maximum value of the insertion number counter is updated to “2” to activate the re-game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, since the RT2 gaming state has a higher probability that the normal replay and the small combination will be determined as the internal winning combination as compared with the RT1 gaming state, The medal can be paid out and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced. In addition, by making the probability that a small role is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on condition that three medals, which are the required number of inserted coins, are inserted when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated on condition that two required medals are inserted, and are displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Start the change of the symbol. In addition, the main CPU 31 operates the replay on the condition that the symbol combination related to the normal replay or the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the medal is paid out. The medals are paid out on the condition that the symbol combination is stopped, and the MB gaming state is operated until the termination condition is satisfied on the condition that the symbol combination on the MB is stopped. The RT2 gaming state is activated on condition that the symbol combination is stopped. Further, when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the normal replay and the bonus combination with a higher probability than the case where the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the automatic insertion counter when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, on condition that the combination of symbols related to the normal replay is stopped on the active line. And replay. In addition, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 operates the RT2 gaming state on the condition that the symbol combination related to the special replay is stopped on the active line, and sets the value of the automatic insertion counter to “ Update from “3” to “2”. Further, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and the maximum value of the insertion number counter is updated to “2” to activate the re-game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the RT2 gaming state has a higher probability that the normal replay and the bonus combination will be determined as the internal winning combination as compared with the RT1 gaming state, so that the player stops on the active line. As a result, it is possible to obtain many opportunities for the bonus combination in which the BB operation state and the MB operation state are activated to be determined as an internal winning combination, and to enhance the interest in the game. In addition, by making the probability that the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is prescribed to have two required insertions in the RT2 gaming state, whereas the required insertions in the RT1 gaming state is three.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, in the RT2 gaming state, the player can receive a lot of medals by inserting a small number of medals, thereby further improving the interest of the player in the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has the main CPU 31 in the case where the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the bell, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell is stopped on the active line. Six medals are paid out. If the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, nine medals are paid out. Further, the main CPU 31 pays out three medals when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the special roles 1 to 6 is stopped on the active line. When the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, 6 medals are paid out.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, each time the player stops the combination of the bell, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, and special symbols 1 to 6 on the active line in the RT2 gaming state, The medal can be paid out, and the interest of the player in the game can be further improved.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 causes the main CPU 31 to end the general gaming state and enter the RT1 gaming state on condition that the combination of symbols relating to the red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell is stopped in the general gaming state. To migrate. Moreover, the structure which does not transfer to a RT2 game state from the general game state is taken.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, in order to shift from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, first, it is necessary to shift to the RT1 gaming state, and the gaming state is RT1 which is a disadvantageous gaming state than the RT2 gaming state. Even in a gaming state, it is possible to enhance the interest in gaming.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 has RT4 until the combination of the symbols related to the MB on the active line is stopped after the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. Activate the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the normal replay and the small role with a higher probability than the RT1 gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, in the RT4 gaming state, the player can receive a lot of medals even before the combination of symbols related to the MB is stopped on the active line. , Can enhance the interest in games. In addition, by making the probability that a small role is determined as an internal winning combination differs between the RT1 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, it is possible to prevent only the player from enjoying profits, and the fairness between the game hall and the player Can be secured.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED
60 ... Main control circuit 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... Main ROM
33 ... Main RAM
70 ... Sub control circuit 71 ... Sub CPU
72 ... Sub ROM
73 ... Sub RAM

Claims (5)

Multiple reels with multiple designs,
A symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on each reel;
A symbol variation starting means for starting the variation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel on condition that a predetermined number of medals predetermined according to the gaming state are inserted; ,
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with the gaming state, on condition that the variation of the symbol is started by the symbol variation starting means;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to each of the reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations of
Profit granting means for giving a profit to a player based on a combination of symbols stopped on an active line provided in the symbol display area on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means; ,
An internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations including a first re-playing combination corresponding to the first symbol combination, a second re-playing combination corresponding to the second symbol combination, and a plurality of small combinations relating to the payout of medals. Lottery table storage means for storing a lottery table in which a lottery value for determining a combination is defined;
Re-game combination lottery value change storing a re-game combination lottery value change table for changing the lottery values related to the first re-play game combination and the second re-play game combination defined in the lottery table Table storage means;
A small combination lottery value change table storage means for storing a small combination lottery value change table for changing lottery values related to the plurality of small combinations defined in the lottery table;
Lottery value changing means for changing the lottery value defined in the lottery table with reference to the re-game lottery value change table and the small role lottery value change table;
With
The gaming state includes at least a special gaming state, a first gaming state, and a second gaming state,
In the re-playing game lottery value change table, the lottery value for determining the first re-playing game and the second re-playing game as an internal winning combination includes the first gaming state and the first It is specified for each of the two gaming states,
In the small lottery value change table, a lottery value for determining a small combination related to the payout of medals as an internal winning combination is defined.
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the lottery value changing means refers to the lottery values defined in the re-game lottery value change table and the small role lottery value change table. When the lottery value defined in the lottery table is changed and the gaming state is the second gaming state, the lottery value defined in the re-gamer lottery value changing table is referred to. Change the lottery value defined in the lottery table,
The winning combination determining means is
In the special gaming state, a plurality of small combinations respectively corresponding to a plurality of symbol combinations related to the payout of medals are determined as internal winning combinations,
The first game condition, and in the second game condition, by using a lottery table for changing the lottery value by the lottery value changing means, the first replay combination, the second replay role, special A special combination corresponding to the combination of symbols and one or more combinations among the plurality of small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations,
The profit granting means is
Re-game operating means for operating a re-game on the condition that the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line;
Medal payout means for paying out medals, on the condition that the symbol combination related to the payout of medals is stopped on the active line;
Special game state operating means for operating the special game state until the end condition is satisfied, on the condition that the special symbol combination is stopped on the active line;
A first game state operating means for operating the first game state on the active line until the end condition is satisfied, on condition that the second symbol combination is stopped;
The special game state is a game that is more advantageous to a player in which the winning combination determining means determines the plurality of small combinations as internal winning combinations with a higher probability than the first gaming state and the second gaming state. State
The predetermined quantity predefined in the first gaming state is different from the predetermined quantity predefined in the second gaming state, and the first gaming state is more than the second gaming state. The winning combination determination means is a gaming state advantageous for a player who determines the first replaying combination and the plurality of small combinations as an internal winning combination with high probability,
The re-game operating means is
The first game condition, and in the second game state, the enable line condition that the first symbol combination is stopped on, the predetermined number of game to which the symbol combination is stopped medals Will be activated automatically in the next game to activate the re-game.
Automatic in the second game state, the enable line condition that the second symbol combination is stopped on the medals of the predetermined quantity previously defined in the first game condition in the next game A game machine characterized by operating a re-game by being thrown in.   In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined quantity defined in advance in the first gaming state is less than the predetermined quantity prescribed in advance in the second gaming state.   In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
  The medal payout means is configured such that when the symbol combination relating to the payout of medals on the active line is stopped and the gaming state is the first gaming state, the gaming state is the second gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by paying out more medals than in some cases.   In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
  The gaming state further includes a third gaming state,
  The plurality of small combinations include a second gaming state operating combination corresponding to a combination of symbols related to the operation of the second gaming state,
  In the third gaming state, the winning combination determining means determines the second gaming state operating combination as an internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols related to the operation of the second gaming state is on the active line. Further comprising third gaming state control means for ending the third gaming state on the condition that it is stopped and for shifting the gaming state to the second gaming state;
  The winning combination determination means determines the second gaming state operating combination as an internal winning combination with a higher probability than the second gaming state and the third gaming state in the first gaming state,
  The first game state actuating means satisfies the first game state only when the second symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the second game state, and the end condition is satisfied. The first gaming state is not terminated even if the combination of symbols related to the operation of the second gaming state is stopped on the active line in the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by that.   In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
  The gaming state further includes a carryover gaming state,
  In the profit granting means, the special combination is carried over as an internal winning combination after the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means until the special combination is stopped on the active line. A carry-over gaming state actuating means for activating a carry-over gaming state for storing carry-over information indicating that,
  The predetermined amount preliminarily defined in the second gaming state and the carryover gaming state is different, and the winning combination determining means is configured so that the winning combination determining means is more than the first replaying state than the second gaming state. A gaming machine that is advantageous for a game player and a player who determines the plurality of small roles as an internal winning combination with high probability.

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