JP6697504B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces, and a plurality of reels provided so as to correspond to the respective reels, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. When a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as "start operation") is detected, provided that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can visually recognize it and that a medal has been inserted, the rotation of each reel is started. A start switch that outputs a request signal, a stop switch that outputs a signal that requests the reel to stop rotating depending on the reel type when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") is detected, and these 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine, a so-called pachi-slot, which includes a control unit that controls the operation of a stepping motor based on signals output from a start switch and a stop switch to rotate and stop each reel is known. Usually, in such a pachi-slot, it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of symbols displayed on the plurality of display windows, and if it is determined that a prize is won, medals are paid out.

  Currently, in mainstream gaming machines, when a start operation by a player is detected, one or more winning roles are randomly selected from a plurality of winning roles inside the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and a winning is performed. Based on the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation stop control is performed, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the display window. Therefore, in the gaming machine, a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination not determined as an internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed in the display window, no matter what timing the player performs the stop operation. .. As types of roles, for example, a role that gives a medal (game value) to a player, a re-game role that allows a game (re-play) again without inserting a medal (hereinafter referred to as “replay”). Alternatively, there is a big bonus role (hereinafter, referred to as “BB”) that makes the game state a relatively advantageous gaming state for the player (hereinafter, referred to as “RB gaming state”).

  Further, recently, there has been known a gaming machine provided with an advantageous state in which a probability that replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in a normal time. As a gaming machine provided with such an advantageous state, there is known a gaming machine that ends the advantageous state when a predetermined winning combination is established (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in such an amusement machine, in the advantageous state, the probability of losing the internal winning combination is lower than in the normal state, and therefore, the player generally desires to continue the advantageous state. Therefore, when a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the advantageous state, there is a gaming machine that displays an image notifying the player that the predetermined winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1). 2). According to this gaming machine, the player continues the advantageous state by referring to the displayed image and performing the stop operation so that the predetermined winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not established. be able to.

JP, 2003-236057, A JP, 2006-175121, A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, it is understood that a player who does not know much about the gaming method of the gaming machine has determined a predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination from the displayed image. In some cases, it may not be possible, and as a result, the predetermined winning combination is established, and the advantageous state may end. Therefore, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that allows a player to clearly recognize that a predetermined winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination. It was also desired that the contents of the production after a specific winning combination was established as an internal winning combination were varied.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing a variety of effects.

Gaming machine of the present invention includes a notification means for notifying information to provide advantageous conditions for the player, a period determining means for determining a between row cormorants period the notification by the notification unit, the period for updating the Period period sum to determine the unit, the period between the display means that displays at least part of the period after updating by the period or the period updating means determined by said period updating means, whether to add the period Determining means, the period updating means subtracts the period when the notification is given by the notifying means, and when the period addition determining means determines to add the period, it is determined to add period to determine the period that you added to the current period as a new period, before Symbol period display means, when the period to be displayed is zero by the time display means, after updating by said period updating means There are cases where at least a part of the period is displayed and cases where the period after the updating by the period updating means is not displayed, and the notification means is not limited to the case where the period after the updating by the period updating means is greater than 0. even if the period is zero, characterized in that if there is for notifying information to provide advantageous conditions for pre-Symbol player.
The present invention also provides the following gaming machines.
(1) A plurality of symbols are arranged on the circumferential surface, respectively, and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) arranged side by side from one side to the other in the left-right direction, and the circumference of the plurality of reels. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the surface, and a start operation (for example, a start operation described below, an operation of a start lever 6 described below). Etc.) start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 6S described later), and based on the start operation detection means detecting the start operation, by rotating the reel, the symbol display means And a random number value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535) and a pattern changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) for changing the symbol displayed on the screen. A random number generation means (for example, a random number generator 36 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) and a random number generated by the random number generation means based on the start operation being detected by the start operation detection means. Random number extraction means for extracting a numerical value (for example, a sampling circuit 37 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, etc.) and probability information indicating a winning probability for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations (for example, lottery). Random table storage means (for example, ROM 32, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later, etc.) that stores a plurality of lottery tables (for example, internal lottery tables, which will be described later) in which the value information) is extracted, and extracted by the random number extraction means. Based on the random number and the lottery table stored by the lottery table storage means, a winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination (for example, means for performing internal lottery processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later). Etc.), and a plurality of stop operating means for stopping the rotation of each of the plurality of reels, and a stop operation of each of the plurality of stop operating means (for example, pressing operation of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later). The stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later) for detecting the above, the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detecting means. Based on that, by stopping the rotation of the reel, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, described later Main control circuit 71) and the stop control means When all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, a display combination determination means for determining whether or not a combination is established depending on whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is displayed on the symbol display means (for example, A means for performing a display combination search process, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, etc., which will be described later), and a profit giving means (for example, a medal described later, which gives a profit according to a combination determined to be established by the display combination determination means. Means for paying out, means for performing BB operation processing, which will be described later, means for performing RB operation processing, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, etc., which will be described later, and a disadvantageous gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player (for example, later The advantageous state (for example, a normal zone described later) that is more advantageous than that of the RT period) is set to 1,200 times after the advantageous state operating condition (for example, the end of the bonus, the RT1 operating flag is set to ON). The specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the advantageous state operating means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later) to be operated based on the satisfaction of the fact that the unit game is performed) and the winning combination determining means. Advantageous state ending means for ending the operation of the advantageous state when it is determined by the display combination determination means that the combination of the first symbols is established (for example, means for setting an RT1 in-operation flag described later on), If the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means (main control circuit 71, etc., which will be described later), and the display winning combination determining means determines that the second symbol combination has been established, Advantageous state maintaining means for maintaining the operation of an advantageous state, and display means for displaying information corresponding to the specific winning combination when the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means (for example, described later. A liquid crystal display device 131 or the like) and a display control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) for controlling the display unit, the display unit being provided on the one side in the display area, A second display area for displaying information for displaying a second symbol combination, and information provided for displaying the first symbol combination, which is provided on the other side of the second display area. And a first display area, and the display control means displays information for displaying the combination of the first symbols when the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means includes the specific winning combination. Is displayed in the first display area, and information for displaying the combination of the second symbols is displayed in the second display area, and the stop control means is configured to display the plurality of reads. When a stop operation corresponding to the reel on the one side among the reels is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the combination of the second symbols is controlled to be displayable, and the combination of the first symbols and the A game machine characterized by controlling such that the combination of the second symbols is not displayed at the same time.
Further, even when the symbol combination corresponding to the end eye is displayed on the symbol display means by the display combination determination means, the operation in the advantageous state is terminated, and the stop control means is set by the winning combination determination means. The specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop operation corresponding to the other reel of the plurality of reels is detected by the stop operation detecting means as the first stop operation while all of the plurality of reels are rotating. In the case of, the variation of the plurality of symbols in the symbol display means can be stopped so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the ending eye is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the predetermined combination display area is provided as an area for displaying information corresponding to each of the plurality of predetermined combinations. When the winning combination determining means determines at least one game value providing combination and at least one predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination, the display control means internally stores information corresponding to the one predetermined winning combination. The information is displayed in the predetermined combination display area in a mode different from the information corresponding to the predetermined combination that is not determined as the winning combination. For the player, since it is displayed in different modes depending on whether or not the internal winning combination has been determined, the predetermined winning combination determined as the internal winning combination can be clearly understood.

  Further, a game value providing combination display area is provided as an area for displaying information corresponding to each of a plurality of game value providing combinations. When the winning combination determination means determines at least one game value providing combination and at least one predetermined combination as an internal winning combination, the display control means displays information corresponding to the one game value providing combination. The information is displayed in the predetermined combination display area in a mode different from the information corresponding to the game value providing combination which is not determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, the player can clearly understand the predetermined winning combination as well as the gaming value providing combination determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, the player can perform not only the stop operation so that the predetermined combination is not established, but also the stop operation so that the game value providing combination is established. As a result, the player can not only continue the advantageous state, but can also be provided with a game value.

  In particular, since the predetermined combination display area and the game value providing combination display area are provided, it is possible for the player to misunderstand whether the displayed information is information about the predetermined combination or the game value providing combination. The possibility of giving can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player can clearly recognize that a predetermined winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), a predetermined combination display area is provided on the right side of the gaming machine from the front side of the gaming machine, and a gaming value is provided on the left side of the gaming machine from the front side of the gaming machine. An assigning role display area is provided. Thereby, even if the information corresponding to the predetermined winning combination and the information corresponding to the game value providing winning combination are displayed at the same time, these pieces of information can be distinguished from each other, and the possibility of giving a misunderstanding to the player can be reduced. In addition, the player generally pays attention to the left side from the front side of the game machine toward the front side of the machine to play the game. Therefore, by providing a game value adding role display area on the left side from the front side of the gaming machine that this player focuses on, if the player is familiar with the game, the game value adding role display area is displayed. By confirming the information to be performed and performing the stop operation, the game value providing combination can be established, and as a result, the establishment of the predetermined combination can be avoided. As a result, the player can not only continue the advantageous state, but can also be given a game value.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the gaming value providing combination display area displays information relating to the leftmost symbol in the combination of symbols corresponding to the gaming value providing combination determined by the winning combination determining means. The leftmost symbols that are different from each other in a combination of a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the plurality of game value providing combinations are arranged at intervals wider than the predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. A gaming machine characterized by being played.
Further, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.
A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, and a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation. And, based on that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, by rotating the reel, a symbol varying means for varying the symbol displayed on the symbol displaying means, and a plurality of winning combinations From the winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation, and the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, based on the specific winning combination. A carry-over means for carrying over as an internal winning combination, an advantageous state operation means for activating an advantageous state advantageous in comparison with a disadvantageous game state relatively disadvantageous to the player, and a game effect executing means for effecting a game, The effect related to the game is determined from a game effect determination table storage unit that stores a plurality of game effect determination tables for determining effects and a plurality of the game effect determination tables stored in the game effect determination table storage unit. A game effect determination table selecting means for selecting one game effect determination table and a game effect determination means for determining the effect based on the one game effect determination table selected by the game effect determination table selection means. And the game effect determination table storage means, when the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, or the specific winning combination is carried over as an internal winning combination by the carry-over means. A plurality of specific game effect determination tables that are referred to in the case of storing are stored, and the plurality of specific game effect determination tables include a first specific game effect determination table and a second specific game effect determination table, and the game In the game in which the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, the effect determination table selecting means is one game effect for determining the effect related to the game in the first specific game effect determining table. In the next game selected as the determination table and the first specific game effect determination table is selected, the second specific game effect determination table is selected as one game effect determination table for determining the effect related to the game. A gaming machine characterized by that.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of specific game effect determination tables include a third specific game effect determination table, and the game effect determination table selection means selects the second specific game effect determination table. In the game after the selected game, the third specific game effect determination table is selected as one game effect determination table for determining the effect related to the game.
As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of the second specific game effect determination tables are provided, and the game effect determination table selection means is a next game in which the first specific game effect determination table is selected. Then, one of the second specific game effect determination tables is selected from the plurality of second specific game effect determination tables.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of producing a variety of effects.

The perspective view showing the appearance of the game machine. The figure which shows the panel display part of a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal display part, and a fixed display part. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of bonus operation. The figure which shows various storage areas of RAM. The figure which shows various storage areas of RAM. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the navigation point lottery table for the time of addition. The figure which shows a production state transition lottery table. The figure which shows a production state transition lottery table. The figure which shows a production state transition lottery table. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for normal times. The figure which shows the production selection table for general game states. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for omen signs. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for omen signs. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for omen signs. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for omen signs. The figure which shows the production selection table for omen. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for RT1 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for RT1 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for RT1 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for bonus winning. The figure which shows a high mode game number lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows the production selection table selection table for RT2 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for RT2 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for RT2 operation states. The figure which shows the production selection table for RT2 operation states. The figure which shows a lottery table for promotion of point-giving lottery mode. The figure which shows the production selection table for BB operation states. The figure which shows a lottery table with a navigation point. The figure which shows a navigation point lottery table. The figure which shows the production selection table for RB game states. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a navigation point display selection table. The figure which shows a request data table. The main flow chart of the main control circuit. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation monitoring process. The flowchart which shows medal reception and start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of RT2 operation. The flowchart which shows reel stop control processing. The flowchart which shows a ceiling game number counting process. The flowchart which shows a bonus end check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation check process. The flowchart which shows an interruption process. The flowchart which shows a main board communication task. The flowchart which shows a production registration task. The flow chart which shows production contents decision processing. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for general game states. The flowchart which shows the production table determination process for general game states. The flowchart which shows the production table determination process for general game states. The flowchart which shows production state transfer processing. The flow chart which shows the production table selection processing for BB operation states. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for RT1 operation states. The flowchart which shows the production table selection process for RT2 operation states. The flowchart which shows a ceiling counter update process. The flowchart which shows the high mode game number subtraction process. The flowchart which shows the mini-game execution determination process for RT1 operation states. The flowchart which shows the process in BB operation state. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of stop command reception. The flowchart following FIG. 79. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a display combination command. The flowchart which shows the determination process for mini games. The flowchart which shows addition navigation point display lottery processing. The flowchart which shows a navigation point display lottery process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a medal insertion command. The flowchart which shows a sound production request. The flowchart which shows a fixed interruption process. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the sound output example of a speaker.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachi-slot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a coin, a medal, a gaming ball, or a token, and a card that stores information about a gaming value that is given to the player or that is given to the player. However, in the following description, it is assumed that a medal is used.

  A panel display portion 2a, a liquid crystal display portion 2b, and a fixed display portion 2c, which are substantially vertical surfaces, are formed on the front surface of the front door 2. Further, behind the front door 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  A pedestal portion 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the panel display portion 2a, the liquid crystal display portion 2b, and the fixed display portion 2c. A medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the base portion 4. The inserted medal is credited or bet on the game. Further, on the left side of the pedestal portion 4, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 for betting credited medals by a pressing operation are provided.

  With the 1-BET switch 11, one of the credited medals is bet on the game by one pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 with the credited medals by one pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 is bet on the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game.

  By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a display line described later is activated. Hereinafter, the operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) will be referred to as “BET operation”. An operation unit 17 is provided above the BET switches 11 to 13. The operation unit 17 is operated to display information such as a game history on the liquid crystal display device 131 shown in FIG. 2 described later.

  On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4, a C / P switch 14 for switching the credit / payout of medals that a player has won in the game by pressing is provided. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 5. Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 5 for producing a sound effect related to the effect of the game.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the start lever 6 for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is rotated within a predetermined angle range by rotating the reel by the operation of the player. It is movably attached.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 4. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) is basically started by operating the start lever 6 and ends when all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Here, in the embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop button) performed while all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation. The stop operation performed after the operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS shown in FIG. 4, which will be described later, are arranged on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  The panel display unit 2a, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the fixed display unit 2c will be described with reference to FIG.

  The panel display unit 2a includes a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays information (for example, the number of possible games to be played described later) relating to the bonus game in a bonus game (for example, a regular bonus game described below). The 1-BET lamp 17a, the 2-BET lamp 17b, and the maximum BET lamp 17c are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 17a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 17b lights up when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 17c lights up when the number of inserted sheets is three. The payout display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is achieved. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of credited medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b includes display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b changes according to the operation of the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4 described later).

  Each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R perform display of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, display relating to various effects, and the like. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided with top lines 8b, center lines 8c, and bottom lines 8d in the horizontal direction and cross-up lines 8a and cross-down lines 8e in the diagonal direction as display lines. In the embodiment, these display lines are validated on the condition that the loading operation is performed. The activated display line is hereinafter referred to as "valid line".

  Here, the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are one kind of symbols and other kinds of symbols arranged on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And are managed by the liquid crystal display device 131 (see FIG. 4, which will be described later) in a state in which the player can identify. For example, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are in a state in which those corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are transparent.

  Each of the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R is provided so as to surround each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R represent the window frames of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R arranged in front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R in the area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In the effect display area 23, an image determined by a player's insertion operation, start operation, stop operation, or the like is displayed.

  The fixed display portion 2c is an area in which a predetermined picture or the like is drawn. One still image or moving image may be displayed by connecting a picture drawn on the fixed display portion 2c and an image displayed on the effect display area 23.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. For convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are attached to the left side of each symbol row in correspondence with each symbol.

  On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "bell (design 94)", "watermelon 1 (design 95 ) ”,“ Watermelon 2 (design 96) ”,“ red cherry (design 97) ”,“ peach cherry (design 98) ”, and“ replay (design 99) ”. ing. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the arrow direction shown in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (that is, an actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control signal transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, and a sub-control circuit 72 that controls lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 has the microcomputer 30 arranged on the circuit board as a main component. Further, the main control circuit 71 is configured to include a circuit that extracts a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 to directly or indirectly control the operation of each actuator. A clock pulse generation circuit 34 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and a sampling circuit 37 that extracts a random number value from the generated random number are connected to the CPU 31. There is. The CPU 31 may be configured to generate a random number and extract a random number value.

  The ROM 32 is a program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, a program for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 52 to 62 described later) and fixed data (for example, various types shown in FIGS. 5 to 12 described below). Table). Further, the ROM 32 stores various control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and one-way communication is performed from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used to temporarily store data when the CPU 31 executes a program. For example, the RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 described later. That is, the RAM 33 is an information storage unit that stores various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, as a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c) and a display unit ( A bonus game information display unit 16, a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19), a hopper 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals in accordance with a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for controlling the rotational operation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R by outputting drive pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the operation of the hopper 40, and a BET lamp 17a. , 17b and 17c are connected to the CPU 31 with a lamp drive circuit 45 for managing lighting and extinguishing, and a display section drive circuit 48 for managing display by the display section. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The start switch 6S, the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, the 1-BET switch 11, and the 2-BET switch are used as means for generating an input signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30 to generate a control signal. 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a C / P switch 14, a setting switch 26, a reset switch 27, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a game start command signal. Based on this game start command signal, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS generate stop command signals according to the pressing operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on this stop command signal. That is, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, the stop control of the fluctuation of the symbols is performed based on the stop command signal.

  The setting switch 26 is for setting value change operation in which the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on with the setting key managed by the gaming shop being inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated rightward (in the “ON” direction). To detect. The reset switch 27 is a reset button provided to determine a set value which is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage to the player when the setting switch 26 detects a set value changing operation (Fig. The pressing operation of (not shown) is detected. When the pressing operation of the reset button is detected by the reset switch 27, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 is increased or decreased within the range of "1" to "6".

  In the embodiment, the setting value changing operation and the reset button pressing operation are performed, and the start lever 6 is operated when the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display portion 16 reaches a desired setting value. A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages of the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. After that, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state where the setting key is rotated to the left (“OFF” direction), the player is allowed to operate with the set value that has been set. By performing these operations, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 is adjusted, and the total number of medals paid out to the player (that is, the total payout number) and the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1 ( That is, it is possible to adjust a value (for example, payout rate, machine allocation) calculated from the total number of inserted coins.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse signal from a reel rotation sensor provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 manages the rotational position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on this signal. When the value counted by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches a designated value, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating that the completion of payout of medals has been detected. Occur.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random number value thus extracted is stored in the random number value storage area provided in the RAM 33.

  The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once when the driving pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times (for example, 336 times). The number of drive pulses output to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a reset pulse is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R every one rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to "0". Thereby, the count value of the drive pulse corresponds to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the embodiment, the number of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is 21, and a driving pulse is applied to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. The number of times of output is 336 times. That is, by driving pulses are output 16 times to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate (that is, Fluctuations). Further, in the embodiment, a pulse counter is provided, which is incremented by "1" each time this drive pulse is output once and updated to "0" at an appropriate timing after this drive pulse is output 16 times. ing. Further, a symbol counter is provided, which is incremented by "1" every time this drive pulse is output 16 times and updated to "0" based on the reset pulse.

  Then, the reel position detection circuit 50 is configured so that a reset pulse is obtained at a position (a later-described symbol position "0") where the symbol with the code number "00" is displayed along the center line 8c. .. In other words, the reset pulse is obtained at the timing when the symbol with the code number "00" is displayed along the center line 8c. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the position of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by "1" corresponding to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is "1", the CPU 31 It can be specified that the symbol located at the symbol position "1" (that is, the symbol corresponding to the code number "01") is displayed along the center line 8c. That is, the CPU 31 can specify the symbol displayed along the center line 8c based on the value of the symbol counter. The CPU 31 can also specify the symbols displayed along the center line 8c to specify the symbols displayed on the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 causes the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS to operate at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 based on the input signal sent.

  When the winning is achieved, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the medal payout process.

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

  The symbol arrangement table includes information on symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel corresponding to the symbol positions (code numbers) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the symbol arrangement table and the later-described symbol combination table, it is possible to grasp the combination of symbols arranged along each activated line.

  The internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery described later will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of times of lottery, corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, as the game state, a general game state and an RB game state are provided.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery processing (FIG. 55 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery processing, and the maximum slippage. It is in a state of being distinguished by the number of frames and whether or not the bonus game is operated. The number of sliding pieces is the amount by which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate after the pressing operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to this pressing operation is stopped (in other words, For example, the amount of fluctuation of the symbol) is shown by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces in each game state is four. The lottery number is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (so-called determination random number value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  In the general game state, there are a normal section without a carryover combination, a replay time section (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT section”) with a lower probability of internal winning for a replay described later than the normal section, and a carryover section with a carryover combination. Composed.

  The carryover combination is a combination that is allowed along one or more games in which the corresponding symbol combinations are lined up along the activated line (allowed according to the internal winning combination), and specifically, BB1, BB2 or Refers to RB. In the carryover section, there is no internal win for the carryover combination, and in the normal section and the RT section, there is a case where the internal carryout combination is won. Therefore, the normal section, the RT section, and the carryover section are basically different game states.

  Whether or not it is the RT section can be determined by whether or not the RT1 in-operation flag is ON. Further, whether or not it is the carryover section can be determined by whether or not the RT2 in-operation flag is ON. In the normal game state, when the RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are off, it is a normal section.

  The condition in which the RT1 in-operation flag is updated to ON is a special combination (red), a special combination (blue), which will be described later, as a display combination (a combination formed by a symbol combination stopped on the activated line) in a normal section, or It means that a special winning combination (black) is established, or that an ending mark to be described later is displayed on the activated line. The condition in which the RT1 in-operation flag is updated to OFF is that the BB1, BB2, or RB, which will be described later, is internally won in the RT section, or that 1200 unit games are continuously played in the RT section. ..

  The condition for the RT2 in-operation flag to be updated to ON is to internally win BB1, BB2, or RB described later. The condition that the RT2 in-operation flag is updated to OFF is that BB1, BB2, or RB is established as the display combination.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a first-class special accessory described later is operating, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than a general gaming state. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off the RB operating flag. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether the gaming state is the RB gaming state.

  The condition that the RB operating flag is updated to ON is that the BB operating flag, which will be described later, is ON, or that a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the RB is displayed on the activated line. The condition that the RB in-operation flag is updated to OFF is that the number of possible games is 0, the number of possible winnings is 0, or that the BB in-operation flag is updated to OFF. The number of possible games is the number of unit games that can be played in the RB gaming state. The number of possible winnings is the number of winnings in the RB gaming state.

  The BB in-operation flag is information for identifying whether or not the BB1 or BB2 described later is in an advantageous state generated by the establishment of BB1 or BB2, and includes a BB1 in-operation flag and a BB2 in-operation flag. The expected value of the game value given to the player for the unit game value used for playing the game in this advantageous state (for example, two medals bet on one game) is the expected value of the general game state. Higher than (higher degree of advantage).

  The condition for the BB in-operation flag to be updated to ON is that BB1 or BB2 described below is satisfied. The condition for the BB operating flag to be updated to OFF is that the number of paid out medals exceeds the payable number (the bonus end number counter becomes 0). The payable number of coins is the number of medals that can be paid out in a game (game) from when the BB operating flag is updated to ON until the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. When BB1 described later is established, 450 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter, and when BB2 described later is established, 345 is set as the initial value of the bonus end number counter.

  Here, the relationship between the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag from when the BB operating flag is updated to ON to when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF will be described. When BB1 or BB2 described later is established, the BB operating flag is updated to ON. The RB operating flag is updated to ON when the BB operating flag is updated to ON. Then, when the number of possible games is 0 or the number of possible prizes is 0, the RB operation flag is updated to OFF. If the BB operating flag is on, the RB operating flag is updated to on again.

  The BB operating flag is updated to OFF when the condition for updating the BB operating flag to OFF is satisfied, but the RB operating flag is turned OFF when the BB operating flag is updated to OFF. Will be updated. Therefore, when the BB operating flag is ON, the RB operating flag is updated to ON.

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning numbers. The winning number is a number provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to the lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined winning combinations are divided into winning combinations, re-playing combinations, and bonus game combinations, and small winning combinations / replay data pointers corresponding to the respective classifications. A bonus data pointer is provided.

  Here, the roles of the embodiments include BB1, BB2, RB, red cherry, peach cherry, red bell 1, red bell 2, red bell 3, blue bell 1, blue bell 2, blue bell 3, and black bell 1, A black bell 2, a black bell 3, a black bell 4, a special combination (red), a special combination (blue), a special combination (black), a watermelon 1, a watermelon 2, a replay 1, and a replay 2 are provided.

  BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous actuating devices related to the first-class special accessory, and these BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as "BB" hereinafter, and BB and RB are collectively referred to as "bonus" hereinafter. .. The bonus data pointer is used to determine the type of bonus determined as the internal winning combination.

  Here, the "type 1 special accessory" is an accessory that increases the number of combinations of symbols related to winning for each specified number or increases the probability that the condition device related to winning for each specified number will operate. , It means that the operation can be continued until a result of the game is obtained in a predetermined number not exceeding 12 times.

  In addition, the "feature continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory" is a device that can continuously operate the first type special accessory, and operates when a specific symbol combination is displayed. It refers to the one that terminates the operation when determined in advance.

  Further, the red cherry and the peach cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry” below. The red bells 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “red bells”, the blue bells 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “blue bells”, and the black bells 1 to 4 are collectively referred to as “black bells”. Bell ”. Further, the special combination (red), the special combination (blue), and the special combination (black) are collectively referred to as “special combination” below. Further, the watermelon 1 and the watermelon 2 are generically referred to as “watermelon” below, and the replay 1 and the replay 2 are generically referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Then, cherry, red bell, blue bell, black bell, watermelon, and special combination are collectively referred to as "small combination" hereinafter. The small win / replay data pointer is used to determine the type of small win and replay determined as the internal winning combination.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and the value (random number value for determination) stored in this calculation area is provided for each winning number. The lottery value is sequentially subtracted. Then, when the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the subtraction becomes a negative value is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random numbers (for example, “65536”).

  Further, in the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation shown in (2) of FIG. 8 and (3) of FIG. The internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown, the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state shown in (4) of FIG. 8 and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state shown in (5) of FIG. 8 are provided. The internal lottery table for the general game state is referred to in the normal section of the general game state, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation is referred to in the RT section of the general game state, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation is the general game state. Referenced in the carryover section of. Further, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state is referenced when the BB gaming state and the BB operating flag is on, and the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state is the RB gaming state and the BB operating flag. Referenced when is off.

  In the internal lottery table for RT1 operation and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, except the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "12", the lottery value and the data pointer defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state are the same. Therefore, the illustration is omitted. Further, the internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted coins, the set value, etc., but illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are omitted.

  Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. Comparing the internal lottery table for general gaming state and the internal lottery table for RT operation (RT1 operating internal lottery table or RT2 operating internal lottery table), when using the RT operating internal lottery table , The lottery value corresponding to the winning number 12 is smaller than when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used. Here, the small winning / replaying data pointer 13 corresponding to the winning number 12 is 13, and the small winning / replaying data pointer 13 corresponds to replay 1 and replay 2 (see FIG. 9 described later).

  As will be described in detail later, when a combination of symbols related to Replay 1 or Replay 2 is displayed along the activated line, the same number of medals bet on this unit game is automatically inserted. Therefore, the normal section in the normal gaming state has a higher probability of being internally won in Replay 1 and Replay 2 than the RT section and the carryover section, and as a result, the player can advance the unit game without inserting medals. Can be obtained.

  The internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines the data of the winning request flag corresponding to the internal winning combination, corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in (1) of FIG. 9 and a bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in (2) of FIG. 10 are provided. There is.

  Here, with reference to (1) of FIG. 7, (1) of FIG. 9 and (2) of FIG. 10, an internal winning combination randomly drawn in the normal gaming state of the normal section will be described.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. When the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is, for example, “60”, this “60” is first subtracted by the lottery value “18” corresponding to the winning number 35. Since the subtracted value is “42”, which is a positive value, next, this “42” is subtracted by the lottery value “20” corresponding to the winning number 34. The subtracted value is "14". In this way, when the random number value is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value provided for each winning number, the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value at the winning number 32. Therefore, the winning number 32 is determined as the winning number. When the winning number 32 is determined as the winning number, 12 is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, and 2 is determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Referring to (1) of FIG. 9, the contents corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer 12 are watermelon 1 + watermelon 2. Further, referring to (2) of FIG. 9, the content corresponding to the bonus data pointer 2 is BB2. As a result, when the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is “60”, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and BB2 are determined as internal winning combinations.

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

  The symbol combination table defines the data of the winning operation flag, the data of the type of the storage area for storing the data of the winning operation flag, and the data of the number of payouts, corresponding to the symbol combination. The winning operation flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the CPU 31 to identify the symbol combination displayed along the activated line. Here, the logical sum of the winning operation flags corresponding to the combinations of the symbols displayed along the activated line is referred to as a "display combination". The column of the content of the winning operation flag shown in the symbol combination table shows the combination of symbols corresponding to each winning operation flag.

  For example, when a symbol combination of "red cherry-ANY-ANY" is displayed along the activated line, "00000001" is determined based on the symbol combination table, and red cherry becomes the display combination. When the inserted number is 3 (3 BET), one medal is paid out, and when the inserted number is 2 (2 BET), 15 medals are paid out. In addition, "ANY" shows an arbitrary symbol.

  In this way, when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line, the medal is basically paid out. However, when the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed along the activated line, the RB operating flag is turned on by the BB operating flag being turned on without the medal being paid out. The general gaming state is changed to the RB gaming state. Similarly, when a combination of symbols related to RB is displayed along the activated line, the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the RB gaming state by turning on the RB operating flag without paying medals. Become. When the combination of symbols relating to Replay 1 or Replay 2 is displayed along the activated line, the same number of medals bet on the unit game this time is automatically inserted.

  From the above, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with profits to be given to the player (for example, payout of medals, start of operation of bonus game).

  With reference to FIG. 12, a bonus operation table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operation time table includes information on an operation flag stored in a bonus operation flag storage area, which will be described later, information on a value stored in the possible game number counter, and information on a value stored in the possible prize number counter. Is prescribed. The in-operation flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the bonus game in operation. In other words, the CPU 31 can identify which of the plurality of types of bonus games is in operation based on the in-operation flag.

  The available game number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in the RB game state (that is, the available game number). The possible winning number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games (that is, possible winning number) in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in the RB gaming state.

  Various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

  (1) to (3) of FIG. 13 and (4) of FIG. 14 show an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, and an internal winning combination 3 storage area in which data related to an internal winning combination is stored. , And an internal winning combination 4 storage area. Data corresponding to the winning request flag data 1 of FIG. 9 is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and data corresponding to the winning request flag data 2 of FIG. 9 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. To be done. Further, the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores data corresponding to the hit request flag data 3 of FIG. 9, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area stores data corresponding to the hit request flag data of FIG. Is stored. That is, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area store data corresponding to small winning combinations and replays, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area stores data corresponding to bonuses. To store.

  Specifically, for example, when the winning number 22 is determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 55, which will be described later), the small win / replay data pointer becomes 4 and the bonus data pointer becomes 2. Therefore, according to FIG. 9, the data 1 becomes “00011111” and the data 2 becomes “01100000”. Further, according to FIG. 10, the data becomes “00000010”. As a result, “1” is stored in bit 0, bit 1, bit 2, bit 3, and bit 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and “1” is stored in bit 5 and bit 6 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. It is stored, and "1" is stored in bit 1 of the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

  Although the illustration of the display combination 1 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area in which the data relating to the display combination is stored is omitted, The display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 4 storage area are the same as the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the internal winning combination 4 storage area. It has the structure of.

  FIG. 14 (5) shows a carryover combination storage area in which data related to the carryover combination is stored. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to BB1. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to BB2. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to RB. Bits 3 to 7 are unused storage areas. When there is a carryover combination, 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to BB1, BB2, or RB of the carryover combination storage area.

  FIG. 14 (6) shows an in-operation flag storage area. Bit 0 is a storage area corresponding to the RB in-operation flag. Bit 1 is a storage area corresponding to the BB1 in-operation flag. Bit 2 is a storage area corresponding to the BB2 operating flag. Bit 3 is a storage area corresponding to the RT1 in-operation flag. Bit 4 is a storage area corresponding to the RT2 in-operation flag. Bits 5 to 7 are unused storage areas.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The main control circuit 71 controls progress of a series of games such as determination of internal winning combination and reel control, while the sub control circuit 72 relates to video, sound, light, or a combination thereof. It controls the production.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Performs various processes such as determining and executing performance contents.

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

  The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the LEDs 101. The LEDs 101 are not limited to decorative lamps (not shown) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1, but also include back lamps provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The control ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (FIGS. 63 to 87 described later).

  Specifically, an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LEDs 101, and sounds by the speakers 9L and 9R. Based on the determined content of the effect, a voice control task for controlling the output of the effect, an effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, and the like, and displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23). The drawing control task for controlling is included.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing various tables such as effect tables (FIGS. 16 to 50 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects. Etc. (FIG. 51, which will be described later), a voice control data storage area, an LED control data storage area for storing light lighting patterns, and the like.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71 in accordance with a control program stored in the control ROM 82.

  Further, the SDRAM 83 is configured as a work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 stores various kinds of information such as table identifiers and effect numbers, which will be described later. Further, the same storage area as that shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is also stored. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 72 can also determine the internal winning combination and the display combination.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering according to a command output by the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for the task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The drawn image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b by solving the driver 87.

  The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts the music data from digital to analog according to a command output by the sub CPU 81. When analog-to-analog conversion is performed by the A / D converter 88, sounds are output from the speakers 9L and 9R via the amplifier 89.

  Further, the LEDs 101 are connected to the sub CPU 81, and light is output based on a signal and electric power output by the sub CPU 81.

  The additional navigation point random determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The additional navigation point lottery table is referred to in the normal section in the normal gaming state (step S288 in FIG. 68 described later).

  The additional navigation point lottery table has information on the lottery value corresponding to the additional navigation point for each internal winning combination. The additional navigation point is information for increasing the number of navigation points stored in the SDRAM 83. The navigation point is information for notifying the player that some of the small winning combinations have been determined as internal winning combinations, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  According to the additional navigation point lottery table, when the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach cherry (when the small win / replay data pointer is 1 or 2), the additional navigation point is other than 0 (1 or more). ) May be determined, but if the internal winning combination is other than red cherry or peach cherry (when the small win / replay data pointer is any of 0, 3 to 14), the additional navigation point Is always set to 0. That is, the addition (addition) of the navigation point is performed when the internal winning combination is red cherry or peach cherry.

  The production state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. The effect state transition lottery table is referred to when the additional navigation point is determined (steps S331 and S332 in FIG. 71 described later).

  The effect state transition lottery table is provided with lottery value information corresponding to the state identifier for each additional navigation point. The state identifier is information for determining a production state that roughly determines the content of the production performed in the unit game. The effect state is basically divided into a normal state (state identifier 1), a precursor state (state identifiers 1 to 5), and other (state identifiers 6 to 10).

  The normal state refers to an effect state in which the effect content is less biased, the precursor state is an effect state in which the effect content is biased more, and the other is an effect state in which a special effect is easily performed. In the normal state, the contents of the effect are determined by referring to a not-shown effect selection table or the like. In the case of the omen state, the contents of the effect are determined by referring to the omen-time effect selection table selection table (FIGS. 22 to 25 described later) and the like. In other cases, the effect selection table (not shown) is referred to, and the content of the special effect is determined.

  FIG. 17 (1) shows the effect state transition lottery table 1, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 1 or more. (2) of FIG. 18 is the effect state transition lottery table 2, and is referred to when the navigation point is 0 or when the display point is 10 or less. FIG. 19 (3) shows the effect state transition lottery table 3, which may be referred to when the navigation point is 50 or more or the display point is 10 or less.

  Here, the display points refer to information displayed in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b so that the player can visually confirm the navigation points stored in the SDRAM 83. In the embodiment, the navigation point and the display point do not necessarily match, but the relationship of “navi point ≧ display point” always holds.

  The production state transition lottery table will be described in more detail. Depending on the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83 or the display point displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, a plurality of effect state transition lottery tables may be referred to. In this case, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state transition lottery table of 1 with a predetermined probability, and uses the selected effect state transition lottery table to select the state identifier.

  More specifically, when the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83 is “60” and the display point displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is “30”, the effect state transition lottery table 1 and the effect state transition lottery table. From among 3, the sub CPU 81 selects one effect state transition lottery table.

  When the effect state transition lottery table of 1 is selected, the lottery value corresponding to the additional navigation point is subtracted from the acquired random number value to determine the state identifier. The state identifier is stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83, and in the next unit game, a production selection table or the like corresponding to the production state corresponding to the state identifier is referred to.

  More specifically, when 2 is determined as the state identifier, the presentation state in the next unit game becomes the sign A, and the indication selection table selection table 1 for the sign in the next unit game (for the sign A) ( The effect selection table is selected with reference to FIG. When any of 2 to 5 is determined as the state identifier, the precursor flag corresponding to the state identifier is updated to ON (see step S334 in FIG. 71 described later).

  When the current state is determined as the state identifier, the same effect state as the effect state in the current unit game becomes the effect state of the next unit game.

  The normal effect selection table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. This normal time production selection table selection table is used to select a production selection table for determining the production in the unit game in the normal section of the normal gaming state, and the internal winning combination is a single bell or a special bell. It is referred to in this case (steps S301 to S303 in FIG. 69 described later).

  Here, the single bell means a role corresponding to the small win / replay data pointers 7 to 9, and the special bell means a role corresponding to the small win / replay data pointers 4 to 6 (see FIG. 9). ). In the embodiment, as special bells, special bell 1 (role corresponding to small win / replay data pointer 4), special bell 2 (role corresponding to small win / replay data pointer 5), and special bell 3 ( A role corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer 6) is provided. These special bells 1 to 3 are collectively called a special bell.

  The normal time effect selection table selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the table identifier for each navigation point.

  The navigation point is information for notifying the player that some of the small winning combinations have been determined as internal winning combinations. The table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game in the normal section in the normal game state. The navigation point and the table identifier are stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  The navigation point will be described in more detail. Referring to FIG. 9, the small win / replay data pointer 7 corresponds to red bells 1 to 3 (red bell), and the small win / replay data pointer 8 corresponds to blue bells 1 to 3 (blue bell). However, the small win / replay data pointer 9 corresponds to the black bells 1 to 4 (black bells). In addition, referring to FIG. 11, in order for the red bell to be realized as the display combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be “red 7”, and for the blue bell to be formed as the display combination, the left reel is formed. The symbol of 3L needs to be "blue 7", and the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be "BAR" in order to establish a black bell as a display combination. Here, referring to FIG. 3, on the left reel 3L, "red 7", "blue 7", or "BAR" is arranged at an interval wider than the maximum sliding frame number 4 described above. To the player, the left reel 3L cannot simultaneously aim at all of "red 7", "blue 7", or "BAR".

  Since the player basically cannot grasp the type of the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination, for example, even if the red bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the left reel In some cases, "Red 7" cannot be aimed at 3L, and in some cases, a red bell cannot be established as a display combination.

  In such a case, by notifying the type of the single bell (red bell, blue bell, or black bell) determined as the internal winning combination, the player performs an appropriate stop operation to display the single bell as the displaying combination. It can be established and the profit corresponding to a single bell can be obtained. The navigation point is information for notifying the type of the single bell determined as the internal winning combination in such a case.

  Further, referring to FIG. 9, the small win / replay data pointer 4 corresponds to a red cherry, a pink cherry, a red bell, a special win (blue), and a special win (black), and a small win / replay data pointer. 5 corresponds to red cherry, peach cherry, blue bell, special combination (red), and special combination (black), and the small / replay data pointer 6 includes red cherry, peach cherry, black bell, and special combination ( Corresponds to the red) and special roles (blue). Further, referring to FIG. 11, in order for the special combination (red) to be realized as the display combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L must be "red 7", and the special combination (blue) is formed as the display combination. In order to do so, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be "blue 7", and in order for the special winning combination (black) to be realized as the display combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L needs to be "BAR".

  As described above, when the special combination is realized as the display combination in the normal section of the normal gaming state, the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, and the RT section is set. As a result, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 12 becomes smaller than that in the normal section (see (1) of FIG. 7 and (2) of FIG. 8), and it becomes difficult to determine replay as an internal winning combination. Therefore, in the RT section, the advantage that the unit game can be advanced without inserting medals, which was obtained with a high probability in the normal section, cannot be obtained so much.

  Therefore, for the player, when the special bell (small win / replay data pointers 4 to 6) is determined as the internal winning combination in the normal section, the red bell, not the special win, is displayed as the winning combination. It is preferable that a blue bell or a black bell is established.

  Specifically, if the small win / replay data pointer is 4, and if the symbol of the left reel 3L is "red 7", a red bell may be established, but the left reel 3L When the symbol is “blue 7” or “BAR”, a special winning combination (blue) or a special winning combination (black) may be established. In such a case, the player basically cannot grasp the type of the small winning combination that has been determined as the internal winning combination, so that the player may not be able to aim for "red 7" on the left reel 3L. In some cases, the red bell cannot be established as the display combination, and the special combination (blue) or the special combination (black) may be formed.

  In such a case, by notifying the type of red bell, blue bell, or black bell that has been determined as the internal winning combination, the player performs an appropriate stop operation to display the red bell, blue bell, or A black bell can be established. As a result, it is possible not only to obtain a profit corresponding to the red bell, the blue bell, or the black bell, but also to avoid the transition from the normal section to the RT section. The navigation point is information relating to the number of times the type of red bell, blue bell, or black bell that is determined as the internal winning combination is notified in such a case.

  Here, the above-mentioned ending eye will be described. The end eye is a trigger to update the RT1 in-operation flag to ON, and along the effective line, "red cherry-bell-bell", "peach cherry-bell-bell", "red cherry-replay-bell". Or "peach cherry-replay-bell" is displayed.

  This end is when the irregular push (meaning the stop operation when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L) is performed when the small win / replay data pointer is 4 to 6. It may be displayed along the effective line. That is, if the irregular press is performed when the small win / replay data pointer is 4 to 6, none of the red bell, the blue bell, the black bell, or the special win may be established as the display win. In such a case, the end mark is displayed along the activated line, and the RT operation flag is updated to ON. Note that the ending eye is not displayed except when the small win / replay data pointers are 4 to 6.

  Accordingly, when the internal winning combination is the special bell, the red bell, the blue bell, the black bell, or the special winning combination is established as the display combination, or the ending eye is displayed on the activated line.

  Referring back to FIG. (1) of FIG. 20 is the normal time effect selection table selection table 1 and may be referred to regardless of the number of navigation points. (2) of FIG. 20 is a normal time effect selection table selection table 2, and may be referred to when the number of navigation points is 10 or more. (3) of FIG. 20 is the normal time effect selection table selection table 3, which may be referred to when the number of navigation points is 20 or less. (4) of FIG. 20 is the normal time effect selection table selection table 4, which may be referred to when the number of navigation points is 9 or less or 30 or more.

  The normal time production selection table selection table will be described in more detail. Depending on the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83, a plurality of normal time effect selection table selection tables may be referred to. In this case, the sub CPU 81 selects a normal time effect selection table selection table of 1 with a predetermined probability, and selects an effect table using the selected normal time effect selection table selection table.

  More specifically, when the navigation point stored in the SDRAM 83 is “22”, the sub CPU 81 selects 1 from the normal time effect selection table selection table 1 and the normal time effect selection table selection table 2. Normal time production selection table Select the selection table.

  When the normal time effect selection table selection table No. 1 is selected, the lottery value corresponding to the navigation point is subtracted from the acquired random value to determine the table identifier. Here, when 1 is determined as the table identifier, the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) (FIG. 21 to be described later) is determined and set as the effect selection table. When 2 to 4 are determined as the table identifiers, a general game state effect selection table (for 10 or more), (for 20 or less), or (for 9 or less or 30 or more) (not shown) is determined as the effect selection table. , Set. When the current state is determined as the table identifier, the general game state effect selection table that has already been set is determined as the effect selection table.

  The general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) will be described with reference to FIG. This general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) is selected when the table identifier is 1 (step S304 of FIG. 69 described later) and referred to (step S265 of FIG. 67 described later).

  The general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) has information on lottery values corresponding to effect numbers for each internal winning combination. The effect number is information for specifically determining the content of the effect in the unit game.

  Among the internal winning combinations, all bells are the roles corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer 10, watermelons are the roles corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer 12, red cherry + peach cherry. Means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 3, red cherry or peach cherry means a role corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer 1 or 2, and a definite role means a small role / A role corresponding to the replay data pointer 11.

  For example, when the effect number is "1-1", the effect content is normal. In this case, nothing happens in principle. When the effect number is "1-2", the effect content is the pot effect. In this case, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed by the type of the pot and the color of the pot. In this way, the content of the effect in the unit game is determined by the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic), and a predetermined effect is performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, for example.

  Regarding the general game state effect selection table (for 10 or more), (for 20 or less) or (for 9 or less or 30 or more), it is basically the same as the general game state effect selection table (for normal / basic). Since the configuration is similar, illustration is omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, description will be given of the precursory time effect selection table selection table. The sign time effect selection table selection table is referred to when the status identifier is 2 to 5 (step S333 in FIG. 71 described later).

  The omen-time effect selection table selection table includes lottery value information corresponding to the omen table identifier and the omen game count for each additional navigation point. The omen table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game in the omen state. The number of precursor games is a state indicating the number of unit games in which the precursory state continues. The preceding article table identifier and the precursor game number are stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83 (for example, the precursor game number is the precursor game number counter).

  FIG. 22 shows the effect selection table selection table 1 (for sign A) for the omen, which is referred to when the state identifier is 2. FIG. 23 shows the indication selection table 2 for precursors (for precursor B), which is referred to when the state identifier is 3. FIG. 24 is a portrayal time effect selection table selection table 3 (for gall signal), and is referred to when the state identifier is 4. FIG. 25 shows the effect selection table selection table 4 (for EX sign) for the omen, and is referred to when the state identifier is 5.

  When the indication selection table for the warning sign is referred to and, for example, 4 is determined as the warning table identifier, the content becomes “6G + same system C”. This means a state in which the same type of production is easily performed during the six unit games (for example, a state in which “pot production (see FIG. 26 described later)” is easily selected as the production content). Further, for example, when 5 is determined as the precursor table identifier, the content becomes “6G + frequency UP”. This means a state in which some kind of effect is likely to be performed during the six unit games (for example, a state in which it is difficult to select "normal (see FIG. 26, which will be described later)" in which nothing is done as effect content).

  With reference to FIG. 26, the presentation selection table for precursors (for frequency UP) will be described. This sign time effect selection table (for frequency UP) is selected when 5 is determined as the sign table identifier (step S322 in FIG. 70) and is referred to (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later).

  The omen-time sign effect selection table (for frequency UP) includes information on lottery values corresponding to effect numbers for each internal winning combination. When referring to the indication selection table for warning signs (for frequency UP), the lottery value for the effect number "2-1" corresponding to the effect content "normal" is the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) ( It can be seen that it is smaller than the lottery value for the effect number “1-1” corresponding to the effect content “normal” in FIG. 21). Therefore, in the case of referring to the precursory time effect selection table (for frequency UP), some kind of effect is more likely to be performed than in the case of referring to the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic).

  Note that, in the embodiment, a plurality of effect selection tables such as an indication time effect selection table (for the same system A) as well as an indication time effect selection table (for frequency UP) are provided as the indication time effect selection table. However, the illustration is omitted. These plurality of effect selection tables are configured differently from the general game state effect selection tables (normal / basic), and for example, a certain effect number is easily determined.

  In the embodiment, as described above, since various effect selection tables are provided, the variety of effect contents can be achieved and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table will be described. This RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table is referred to when the RT1 operating flag is ON and the bonus is not internally won (bonus data pointer 0) (see FIG. 73 described later). Step S367).

  RT1 in the operating state production selection table The selection table is RT1 for each winning combination (small winning or replay internally won in the previous unit game) corresponding to the small winning / replay data pointer in the game one game before. The lottery value information corresponding to the table identifier is provided. The RT1 table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game in the RT section.

  When the RT1 table identifier is 1, the content becomes “normal”, and (1) of FIG. 28 described later is referred to, and the effect content is determined. When the RT1 table identifier is 2, the content becomes “fake”, and (2) of FIG. 29 described later is referred to, and the effect content is determined.

  Here, the RT1 operating state production effect selection table selection table will be described in more detail. 2 is determined as the RT1 table identifier when the winning combination corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer in the game one game before is “watermelon (small win / replay data pointer 12)” and “red cherry +”. This is the case of "peach cherry (small role / replay data pointer 3)" or "red cherry or peach cherry (small role / replay data pointer 1, 2)".

  Further, referring to (1) of FIG. 7 described above, the data other than 0 is determined as the bonus data pointer when the winning numbers are 13 to 35. Among these, the lottery values for the winning numbers 13 to 20 and the winning numbers 31 to 32 are relatively larger than those of the winning numbers 21 to 30 and the winning numbers 33 to 35. Then, the small win / replay data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 13 to 20 and the winning numbers 31 to 32 correspond to “watermelon”, “red cherry + peach cherry”, or “red cherry or peach cherry”. The data. That is, when the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, “red cherry + peach cherry”, or “red cherry or peach cherry”, there is a certain expectation that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. be able to.

  Therefore, when the winning combination corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer in the game one game before is “watermelon”, “red cherry + peach cherry”, or “red cherry or peach cherry”, one game In order to raise the expectation of winning the bonus internally in the previous game, 2 is determined as the RT1 table identifier, and the content becomes “fake”. The difference between “normal” and “fake” will be described later.

  With reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the RT1 operating state intermediate effect selection table will be described. FIG. 28 (1) shows the RT1 operating state intermediate production selection table 1 (normal), which is selected when the RT1 table identifier is 1 (step S368 in FIG. 73 described later) and referred to (described later). 67 of FIG. 67). (1) of FIG. 29 shows the RT1 operating state production effect selection table 2 (for fake), which is selected when the RT1 table identifier is 2 (step S368 of FIG. 73 described later) and referred to (described later). 67 of FIG. 67).

  The RT1 operating state production effect selection table includes information on lottery values corresponding to the effect numbers for each internal winning combination (in this unit game).

  The effect selection table 1 for RT1 operating state (for normal) and the effect selection table 2 for RT1 operating state (for fake) will be compared and examined. The effect selection table 2 for RT1 operating state (for fake) has a smaller lottery value corresponding to the effect content “normal” than the effect selection table 1 for RT1 operating state (for normal). For example, when paying attention to the internal winning combination “Loss”, the production content “normal (production number 3-1)” is determined with a high probability in the RT1 operating state intermediate production selection table 1 (normal). In the RT1 operating state effect selection table 2 (for fake), the effect content “normal (effect number 4-1)” may not be determined. Here, as described above, the effect content “normal” means an effect in which nothing happens in principle. On the other hand, the content other than the production content “normal” is a production in which some production is performed.

  Therefore, when the RT1 operating state production effect selection table 2 (for fake) is selected, some production is performed with a higher probability than when the RT1 operating state production effect selection table 1 (normal) is selected. It will be. That is, when 2 is determined as the RT1 table identifier and becomes “fake”, the production is performed with a higher probability than in the case where 1 is determined as the RT1 table identifier and becomes “normal”. Is different from "fake".

  The bonus winning effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. This bonus winning effect selection table is selected when the RT1 in-operation flag is on and the bonus is internally won (step S365 in FIG. 73, which will be described later), and is referred to (step S265 in FIG. 67, which will be described later). .

  The bonus-winning effect selection table includes information on lottery values corresponding to effect numbers for each internal winning combination. Here, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, other small winning combinations may be simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination (for example, refer to the winning number “31” in (1) of FIG. 7). In this case, the bonus bit is masked (step S363 in FIG. 73 described later). Therefore, in the bonus winning effect production selection table, for example, the internal winning combination “watermelon” refers to a case where the bonus and the watermelon are actually determined as the internal winning combination.

  The high mode game number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This high mode game number random determination table is referred to when the RT1 operating flag is ON (step S412 in FIG. 77).

  The high mode game number lottery table has information on lottery values corresponding to the high mode game numbers for each internal winning combination. The high mode game number is information indicating the number of high mode unit games, and is stored in the high mode game number counter of the SDRAM 83. The high mode is a mode in which the player is in an advantageous state in a certain case. When the unit game is played in the high mode game, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter (step S409 in FIG. 76 described later).

  The high mode will be described in more detail. When the RT1 operation flag is on and the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more, the high mode game is performed. If the RT1 in-operation flag is on (in the RT section), BB (BB1 or BB2) is determined as an internal winning combination, and if the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more, a high mode described later. The flag is set to ON (step S405 to step S407 in FIG. 76 described later). That is, when BB is determined as the internal winning combination during the high mode, the high mode flag described later is set to ON. It should be noted that when the high mode flag is set to ON, it is in a more advantageous state for the player than when the high mode flag is not set to ON, which will be described later (described in FIG. 41 described later). reference)

  According to the high mode game number lottery table, a value other than 0 is determined as the high mode game number only when the internal winning combination is a loss or a watermelon.

  The navigation point lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. 32. (1) of FIG. 32 is a navigation-point lottery table for bonus establishment, which is referred to when a bonus is established as a display combination (step S464 of FIG. 81 described later). 32 (2) is a second ceiling navigation point lottery table, which is referred to when a bonus is realized as a display combination and the ceiling 2 flag is ON (step S466 in FIG. 81 described later). 33 (3) is a third ceiling navigation point lottery table, which is referred to when a bonus is realized as a display combination and the ceiling 3 flag is ON (step S468 in FIG. 81 described later). (4) of FIG. 33 is a fixed winning combination navigation point random determination table, and is referred to when the internal winning combination is a fixed winning combination (step S391 of FIG. 75 described later).

  The ceiling flag is information that roughly indicates the number of unit games that have been continuously performed without internally winning the bonus since the RT1 operating flag was updated to ON. The ceiling flag includes a ceiling 1 flag, a ceiling 2 flag, and a ceiling 3 flag.

  The ceiling 1 flag is updated to ON when 1200 unit games are continuously played without internally winning the bonus after the RT1 in-operation flag is updated to ON (step S389 in FIG. 75 described later). ). Further, the ceiling 1 flag is displayed when the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and 1500 unit games are continuously played without internally winning the bonus (step S387 of FIG. 75 described later) or When the bonus is realized as a combination (step S474 in FIG. 81 described later), it is updated to be off.

  The ceiling 2 flag is updated to ON when the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and 1500 bonus unit games are continuously performed without internally winning the bonus (step S387 in FIG. 75 described later). ). In addition, the ceiling 2 flag is displayed when the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and the unit game is continuously performed 1800 times without internally winning the bonus (step S385 in FIG. 75 described later), or displayed. When the bonus is realized as a combination (step S474 in FIG. 81 described later), it is updated to be off.

  The ceiling 3 flag is updated to ON when the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON and 1800 unit games are continuously played without internally winning the bonus (step S385 in FIG. 75 described later). ). Further, the ceiling 3 flag is updated to OFF when the bonus is realized as the display combination (step S474 of FIG. 81 described later).

  In addition, after the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON, when 1200 unit games are continuously played without internally winning the bonus, the RT1 operating flag is updated to OFF (FIG. 59, step S114, FIG. 61, step S153).

  The fixed winning combination means the winning combination corresponding to the small winning / replaying data pointer 11, as described above. Here, referring to (1) of FIG. 7 described above, when 11 is determined as the small win / replay data pointer, 1 is always determined as the bonus data pointer (see winning number 30). That is, when the fixed winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the BB1 is always determined as the internal winning combination.

  By providing such a navigation point lottery table, a navigation point is given when a bonus is achieved as a display combination. As a result, the player can receive a predetermined navigation (notification) according to the given navigation point, and can obtain a benefit of avoiding the transition from the normal section to the RT section, for example.

  In addition, although 0 may be determined as a navigation point in the bonus point navigation point random determination table, a navigation point other than 0 is displayed in the second ceiling navigation point random determination table and the third ceiling navigation point random determination table. Must be decided. In particular, 10 is most easily determined as the navigation point in the second ceiling navigation point random determination table, but at least 30 or more navigation points are determined in the third ceiling navigation point random determination table. Therefore, when the unit game in which the bonus is not internally won continues for a long number of times, more navigation points are likely to be determined, and as a result, many profits can be obtained by the navigation points. As a result, even if the unit game in which the bonus is not won internally continues for a long number of times, the player does not feel dissatisfied and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being diminished by not winning the bonus internally.

  It should be noted that at least 20 or more navigation points are determined in the fixed-point navigation point lottery table. Here, referring to the internal gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 7, the lottery value of the winning number 30 corresponding to the confirmed winning combination is very small (2/65536). Therefore, it is extremely rare that a definite winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and in such a case, a profit similar to a kind of premier is given to the player.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the RT2 operating state effect selection table selection table will be described. This RT2 operating state production effect selection table selection table is referred to when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 (step S374 in FIG. 74 described later). Here, the bonus effect counter is a counter for counting the number of unit games played after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83. Therefore, the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 means that the number of unit games performed after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is 1. That is, it means that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the previous unit game.

  RT2 operation state production effect selection table The selection table is a flag for each winning combination (small winning combination or replay internally won in the previous unit game) corresponding to the small winning / replay data pointer in the game one game before. It is provided with lottery value information corresponding to the inter-table identifier. The inter-flag table identifier is information indicating an effect selection table for determining an effect in the unit game of the carryover section.

  When the inter-flag table identifier is 1, the content becomes “inter-flag 1GA group”, and (1) of FIG. 35 described later is referred to, and the effect content is determined. When the inter-flag table identifier is 2, the content is “inter-flag 1 GAB group”, and (2) of FIG. 36 described later is referred to, and the effect content is determined. In the carryover section, the bonus effect counter may be 2 or more. In this case, the effect content is determined by referring to (3) of FIG. 37, which will be described later.

  By providing such a RT2 operating state production effect selection table selection table, in the unit game when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1, a plurality of different effect selection tables ((1) in FIG. 35 described later, The effect content is determined by (2) in FIG. 36. As a result, when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1, the effect contents in the unit game are varied, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The RT2 operating state effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37. (1) of FIG. 35 is the RT2 operating state production effect selection table 1, which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 and the inter-flag table identifier is 1 (step of FIG. 74 described later). S376) is referred to (step S265 of FIG. 67 described later). (2) of FIG. 36 is the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table 2, which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 1 and the inter-flag table identifier is 2 (step of FIG. 74 described later). S377) is referred to (step S265 of FIG. 67 described later). (3) of FIG. 37 is the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table 3 (2G or later), which is selected when the value of the bonus effect counter is 2 or more (step S378 of FIG. 74 described later), refer to (Step S265 of FIG. 67, which will be described later).

  The RT2 operating state effect selection table includes information on lottery values corresponding to effect numbers for each internal winning combination. The internal winning combination in the RT2 operating state effect selection table refers to the winning combination corresponding to the small win / replay data pointer in the current unit game. Here, when the RT2 operating state effect selection table is referred to, some kind of bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (the bonus data pointer is other than 0). Therefore, for example, the internal winning combination “miss” in the RT2 operating state effect selection table refers to a case where some sort of bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

  It should be noted that the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table determines the characteristic effect contents respectively. For example, in the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table 1, an effect that causes a deviation between the internal winning combination and the effect contents is determined. Specifically, the RT2 operating state intermediate effect table is referred to, and when the internal winning combination is a watermelon and the effect number "6-5" is determined, the navigation effect 1 is performed. In this case, the liquid crystal display unit 2b produces an effect of notifying a combination other than watermelon. That is, the notified winning combination is different from the actually determined internal winning combination. As a result, the player cannot establish the notified winning combination as a display winning combination (so-called navigation loss). When such a navigation failure occurs, it is general that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, and the player can recognize that the bonus is internally winning. In addition, with respect to the effect selection tables 2 and 3 for the RT2 operating state, characteristic effect contents are respectively determined.

  Here, the effect contents when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. 30 and FIGS. 34 to 37.

  In the first unit game in which the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the bonus winning effect selection table (FIG. 30) is referred to, and the effect contents are determined. Then, in the next unit game (unit game in which the bonus effect counter is 1), the RT2 operating state effect effect selection table selection table (FIG. 31) is referred to, and the inter-flag table identifier is determined. Then, the effect selection table 1 or 2 for RT2 operation state corresponding to this inter-flag table identifier (FIG. 35 or FIG. 36) is referred to, and the effect contents are determined. Then, in the next unit game and thereafter (unit game in which the bonus effect counter is 2 or more), the effect selection table 3 for RT2 operating state (2G or later) (FIG. 37) is referred to, and the effect contents are determined.

  In this way, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the effect selection table that is different for each unit game is referred to and the effect content is determined, so the effect content after the bonus is established as the internal winning combination is changed. It can be rich.

  In recent game machines in which the effect contents have diversified, how to get the player's attention with the effect contents in the unit game immediately after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination can be said to be a major issue. In this regard, according to the gaming machine of the embodiment, in the unit game next to the unit game in which the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination (the unit game in which the bonus effect counter is 1), one of a plurality of different effect selection tables is selected. The effect selection table is referred to and the effect content is determined. Therefore, the effect contents in the unit game immediately after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination can be varied, and the player's interest can be obtained.

  The point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. (1) of FIG. 38 is a low mode point addition lottery mode promotion lottery table, and is selected when the BB operating flag is on, the mini game operating flag is on, and the high mode flag is off. (Step S345 of FIG. 72, which will be described later), and reference (Step S346 of FIG. 72, which will be described later). (2) of FIG. 38 is a high-mode point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table, and is selected when the BB operating flag is on, the mini game operating flag is on, and the high mode flag is on. (Step S344 in FIG. 72, which will be described later), and reference (step S346 in FIG. 72, which will be described later).

  The mini-game operating flag is information for determining whether or not to play a mini game in a game during BB operation. A mini game is a game that is continuously played during 15 unit games during a BB operation. In this mini game, a game for promoting a later-described point-giving lottery mode based on an internal winning combination. When the point-assignment lottery mode is promoted, it becomes more advantageous for the player than when it is not promoted, which will be described later.

  The point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table is provided with lottery value information regarding whether or not to promote a point-giving lottery mode, which will be described later, for each internal winning combination. Considering the low mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table and the high mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table, the high mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery table shows that the low mode point grant lottery mode promotion lottery Promotion is determined with a higher probability than the table.

  With reference to FIG. 39, the effect selection table for BB operation state will be described. (1) of FIG. 39 is the production selection table 1 for BB operation state, and is selected when the mini-game in-operation flag is on and the promotion lottery result according to FIG. 38 is no promotion (described later). The step S351 in FIG. 72) is referred to (step S265 in FIG. 67 described later). (2) of FIG. 39 is the production selection table 2 for BB operating state, and is selected when the promotion lottery result according to FIG. 38 is promoted when the mini game operating flag is on (described later). The step S348 of FIG. 72) is referred to (the step S265 of FIG. 67 described later).

  The effect selection table for the BB operating state is provided with information on the lottery value corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. For example, when the effect number is "9-5 (box (large))", a large box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. If the effect number is "9-6 (box (medium))", a medium box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. When the effect number is "9-7 (box (small))", a small box is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  The effect selection table for the BB operating state is examined in more detail. Except when the internal winning combination is a special bell (small win / replay data pointers 4 to 6), the production selection table 1 during BB operation state and the production selection table 2 during BB operation state are the same. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, the BB operating state mid effect production selection table 1 and the BB operating state mid effect production selection table 2 are different.

  More specifically, when the internal winning combination is a special bell, the production number "9-7 (box (small))" is most easily selected in the production selection table for BB operation state 1, and the production number "9-6 (box (medium))" is likely to be selected next, and the effect number "9-5 (box (large))" is not selected. On the other hand, in the effect selection table 2 for the BB operating state, when the internal winning combination is the special bell, the effect number “9-6 (box (medium))” is most easily selected, and the effect number “9-7 ( It is difficult to select "Box (Small))" and the production number "9-5 (Box (Large))" may be selected.

  That is, in the case where the effect selection table for BB operating state is referred to and the internal winning combination is a special bell, the effect selection table for use in BB operating state is referred to and when the internal winning combination is a special bell. In comparison, it is easier to perform an effect in which a large box (that is, a box (large) or a box (medium)) is displayed. In other words, when the internal winning combination is a special bell and the promotion lottery result is promoted, a large box is more likely to be displayed than when the internal winning combination is a special bell and the promotion lottery result is not promoted. ..

  The navigation point-assigned lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This navigation point addition lottery table is referred to when the mini game end flag is ON (step S487 in FIG. 82 described later). The mini game end flag is information for determining whether or not the mini game during BB operation has ended.

  The navigation point giving lottery table is provided with lottery value information as to whether or not to give a navigation point for each point giving lottery mode. The point-giving lottery mode is information that defines the probability of whether or not to give a navigation point. In the embodiment, the point-giving lottery modes 1 to 7 are provided. This point-giving lottery mode is set to point-giving lottery mode 1 in the unit game immediately before the start of the mini game in BB (step S423 of FIG. 78, which will be described later), and when it is determined that there is promotion in the promotion lottery described above. For example, the mode is increased by 1 (if the current point-giving lottery mode 1 is selected, the point-giving lottery mode 2 is used).

  According to the navigation point giving lottery table, the probability that the navigation point is given (winning) is lowest in the navigation point giving lottery mode 1, and becomes higher as the navigation point giving lottery mode goes up. In particular, in the point giving lottery mode 7, the lottery for giving the navigation point is surely won.

  Here, the promotion of the navigation point addition lottery mode will be described. In the mini-game during the BB operation, promotion lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (see FIG. 38). At this time, if promotion is determined, the navigation point addition lottery mode is promoted in principle (steps S347 to S350 in FIG. 72 described later). However, if the internal winning combination is "Special Bell", the promotion in the lottery mode for navi point addition will not be promoted only if the promotion is determined by the promotion lottery. Only when the "red bell, blue bell, or black bell" is established as a role, the promotion of the navi point assignment lottery mode is performed (step S349 of FIG. 72 described later, steps S482 to S485 of FIG. 82 described later). .. Therefore, if the internal winning combination is “special bell”, even if it is determined that promotion is possible by the promotion lottery, “special combination (red), special combination (blue), special combination ( In the case where “black), red cherry, or peach cherry” is established as the display combination, the promotion of the navi point assignment lottery mode is not performed.

  As described above, when the internal winning combination is “special bell” in the mini game during BB operation, the effect of displaying a box on the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed (see FIG. 39). At this time, when the promotion lottery is promoted, a large box (that is, the box (large) or the box (medium)) is more likely to be displayed than when the promotion is not promoted. In particular, when the box (large) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the promotion lottery must be promoted. In addition, the effect by the box (effect numbers “9-5” to “9-7”) is performed only when the internal winning combination is a special bell. Therefore, the player can understand that the internal winning combination is the "special bell" by performing the effect by the box on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. In addition, the size of the box displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b allows the player to have an expectation that the promotion lottery has been promoted.

  The mini-game navigation point lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 41. This mini-game navi point lottery table is referred to when a lottery for giving a navi point is won (step S489 in FIG. 82 described later).

  The mini-game navigation point lottery table has information on lottery values corresponding to the navigation points. When the lottery is won in the given navigation point, the navigation point is given according to the acquired random number value.

  In this way, in the mini game while the BB is operating, the promotion lottery is performed according to the winning combination, the navigation point addition lottery table is promoted, and based on the navigation point addition lottery table that is promoted when the mini game ends. The lottery for providing the navigation points is performed, and the predetermined navigation points are provided. As a result, when a navigation point is added and added, the player can receive a predetermined navigation (notification) according to this navigation point, and avoids shifting from the normal section to the RT section, for example. You can get benefits such as.

  In particular, the more the navigation point giving lottery mode is promoted, the easier it is to win the lottery for giving a navigation point, and the easier it is to give a navigation point. Further, when the high mode flag is on, the navigation point addition lottery mode is easier to promote than when the high mode flag is off. Therefore, when the high mode flag is set to ON, it is in a more advantageous state for the player than when the high mode flag is not set to ON.

  With reference to FIG. 42, the effect selection table for RB gaming state will be described. This RB gaming state effect selection table is selected when the RB operating flag is on and the BB operating flag is off (step S257 in FIG. 67, which will be described later), and is referred to (FIG. 67, which will be described later). Step S265).

  The effect selection table during the RB gaming state is provided with lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. This RB gaming state effect table determines the effect contents in the unit game when the RB operating flag is on and the BB operating flag is off.

  The navigation point display selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 50. 43 (1) is a navigation point display selection table 1 (for breaks), which is referred to in the unit game in which the display point becomes 0 (step S525 in FIG. 84 described later). 44 (2) is the navigation point display selection table 2 (for 0 o'clock), which is referred to in the unit game when the display point is 0 (step S527 in FIG. 84 described later).

  45 (3) is a navigation point display selection table 3 (for establishing BB1), which is referred to when BB1 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). 46 (4) is a navigation point display selection table 4 (for BB1 establishment), which is referred to when BB1 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). When BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, it is referred to the navigation point display selection table 3 (when BB1 is established) when it is the RT section, and when it is the normal section, the navigation point display selection is made. Table 4 (when BB1 is established) is referred to.

  (5) of FIG. 47 is a navigation point display selection table 5 (for establishing BB2), which is referred to when BB2 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). 48 (6) is a navigation point display selection table 6 (for establishment of BB2), which is referred to when BB2 is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). If BB2 is determined as the internal winning combination, it is referred to the navigation point display selection table 5 (when BB2 is established) when it is the RT section, and when it is the normal section, the navigation point display selection is made. Table 6 (for when BB2 is established) is referred to.

  49 (7) is a navigation point display selection table 7 (for RB establishment), which is referred to when RB is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). (8) of FIG. 50 is a navigation point display selection table 8 (for RB establishment), which is referred to when RB is established as a display combination (step S473 in FIG. 81 described later). If the RB is determined to be the internal winning combination in the RT section, the navigation point display selection table 7 (for when the RB is established) is referred to, and if it is the normal section, the navigation point display selection is made. Table 8 (for RB establishment) is referred to.

  The navigation point display selection table has lottery value information corresponding to the point display identifier for each navigation point. The point display identifier is information for defining the display mode of display points.

  As described above, the navigation point and the display point do not always match, and the navigation point is always the display point or more. However, since the predetermined notification is performed based on the navigation point, for example, even when the display point becomes 0, this can be reflected in the display point when the navigation point is 1 or more. desirable. In such a case, the navigation point display selection table is used to reflect the value of the navigation point on the display point.

  The request data table will be described with reference to FIG. This request data table is referred to when performing sound effect request processing (step S542 in FIG. 86 described later) and when performing automatic stop non-mounting notification and the like (step S564 and step S566 in FIG. 87 described later).

  The request data table includes information on request data such as target channel numbers for each phrase number. The phrase number is information that identifies request data. In the embodiment, as the request data, for example, various information such as information about loop reproduction or one-shot reproduction, information about immediate reproduction or chain reproduction, phrase volume value, fade type, fade target value, and fade time, etc. Prepare

  The phrase volume value indicates a volume value of sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R (that is, sound volume). The fade type “OUT” means that the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R gradually decreases until reaching the target fade value (so-called fade-out). The fade target value is a target value for decreasing the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R by fading out. The fade time is the time for fading out. For example, in the case of the phrase number "130", the volume value of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is faded out to the volume value 128 in 100 ms.

  In the embodiment, various sound effects are produced using this request data table. Specifically, when the player performs a start operation, the internal winning combination is determined, but in this case, "100" may be determined as the phrase number. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines a sound based on the internal winning combination, and repeatedly reproduces this sound with the volume value 256. Thereafter, if the player does not perform the stop operation, 130 may be determined as the phrase number (step S564 in FIG. 87 described later). Then, the sub CPU 81 gradually lowers (fades out) the volume value for outputting this sound until it reaches 128 over 100 ms.

  As a result, the volume value of the sound output from the gaming machine in which the player does not perform the stop operation can be suppressed, so that the player playing the game around this gaming machine does not feel discomfort.

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

  With reference to FIG. 52, a main flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU (that is, the CPU 31) will be described.

  When the power is turned on, the CPU 31 performs initialization processing (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal and initializes the input / output port.

  In step S2, the CPU 31 clears the storage area below the specified address, and proceeds to step S3. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases / moves the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the next game in the write area of the RAM 33, and executes the sequence program of the next game. Specify the start address. The data of the internal winning combination storage area used in the previous game is moved to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and stored over several games. In step S3, bonus operation monitoring processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53, is performed, then the flow proceeds to step S4. In this process, the CPU 31 starts the operation such as the RB gaming state based on the BB operation flag or the like.

  In step S4, medal acceptance / start check processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S5. In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets. In step S5, a random number value is extracted and stored in the random number value storage area, and the process proceeds to step S6. The random number value extracted in the process of step S5 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 55 described later).

  In step S6, a game state monitoring process is performed, then the flow proceeds to step S7. In this process, it is determined whether or not the game state transition condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the game state transition condition is satisfied, the game state is shifted, and the game state transition condition is satisfied. When it is not determined that the current game state is maintained.

  In step S7, an internal lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S8. In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination. In step S8, RT2 operation time processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S9. In this process, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S9, a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10. The start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Accordingly, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23) according to the start operation. In step S10, the rotation start of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, and then the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, reel stop control processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58, is performed, then the flow proceeds to step S12. In this process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In step S12, a display combination search process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S13. In this process, the CPU 31 determines the display combination and the payout number of medals.

  In step S13, the display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S14. The display combination command includes the data of the display combination determined in step S12. Accordingly, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b (effect display area 23) according to the display combination. In step S14, medals are paid out based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S12, and the process proceeds to step S16. In step S16, ceiling game number counting processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, it is determined whether or not the BB or RB operating flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S18, bonus end check processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60, is performed, then the flow proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a bonus operation check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S2.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S21). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the RB operation flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 52, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, RB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In the RB operation time process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table, updates the RB operation flag to ON, stores “8” in the possible winning number counter, and sets “8” in the game possible number counter. Store.

  The medal acceptance / start check processing will be described with reference to FIG. 54.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is "0" (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S32, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S32, a medal passage permission process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S33, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S34. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. In step S34, the automatic charging counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  In step S35, it is determined whether or not the passage of medals is detected. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S36, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S41. In step S36, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is "3". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S40, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S37, "1" is added to the value of the insertion number counter, and the process proceeds to step S38. In step S38, "5" is stored in the activated line counter, and the process proceeds to step S39. The display lines 8a to 8d are activated based on the value stored in the activated line counter. In step S39, a medal insertion command is transmitted, then the flow proceeds to step S41. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, triggered by the closing operation.

  In step S40, "1" is added to the value of the credit counter, and the process proceeds to step S41. The credit counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of credited medals. In step S41, it is determined whether or not the operation of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 has been detected. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S42, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S42, the value of the inserted number counter and the value of the activated line counter are added according to the detected BET switches 11, 12, and 13, and the process proceeds to step S43. That is, based on the detected types of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum inserted number for which the start operation corresponding to the game state is valid, the insertion is made. The value to be added to the value of the number counter is calculated, and the value of the inserted number counter is updated. In step S43, a medal insertion command is transmitted, then the flow proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is "3". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S45, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S45, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S46, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S46, the medal passage prohibition process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG.

  The internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 55.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery based on the game state (step S51), and proceeds to step S52. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 7) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6), and the lottery number is “35”. Is determined. Further, for example, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table ((5) in FIG. 8) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and the lottery number is “2”. Is determined. In step S52, an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal carryover combination storing area is "0". If this determination is YES (when there is no carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S55, and when NO (when there is a carryover combination), the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the number of lotteries is changed to 32, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, the extracted random number value is acquired from the RAM 33, set in the register as a random number value for determination, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, the lottery number is set as a winning number, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the internal lottery table is referred to, the lottery value based on the winning number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the lottery value is subtracted from the determination random number value, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, it is determined whether or not a digit has been digitized. In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S58 is negative. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S63, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, "1" is subtracted from the number of lotteries, and the process proceeds to step S61. In step S61, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is "0". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S62, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S62, "0" is set as the small win / replay data pointer, "0" is set as the bonus data pointer, and the flow proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the corresponding small win / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are acquired, and the process proceeds to step S64. In step S64, it is determined whether or not the small win / replay data pointer is "1", "2", "3", "7", "8", or "11". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S65, the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is designated, and then the process proceeds to step S69. In step S66, it is determined whether or not the small win / replay data pointer is "4", "5", "6", "9", or "10". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S67, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S67, the addresses of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are designated, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S68, the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area is designated, and the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the winning request flag is acquired based on the small combination / replay data pointer by referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the obtained winning request flag is stored in the designated internal winning combination storing area, and the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, it is determined whether or not the value of the carryover combination storing area is "0". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S72, the internal bonus winning combination determination table (FIG. 10) is referred to, the winning request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer, and the winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination storing area. Then, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, the logical sum of the value stored in the internal carryover combination storing area and the value stored in the internal winning combination 4 storing area is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storing area, and the process proceeds to step S8 of FIG.

  In this way, in the internal lottery process, the CPU 31 acquires the data pointer corresponding to the winning number that has been won, and determines the internal winning combination based on the acquired data pointer. That is, in the internal lottery process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means including the CPU 31 for performing the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 for storing the internal lottery table and the like.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (step S81). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S84. In step S82, the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state ((5) in FIG. 8) is changed to the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state ((4) in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the number of lotteries is changed to 7, and then the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG.

  In step S84, it is determined whether or not the RT1 in-operation flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S85, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S85, the internal lottery table is changed from the general game state internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 7) to the RT1 operating internal lottery table ((2) in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S53 in FIG. 55. ..

  In step S86, it is determined whether or not the RT2 in-operation flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S87, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53 of FIG. In step S87, the internal lottery table is changed from the general game state internal lottery table ((1) of FIG. 7) to the RT2 operating internal lottery table ((3) of FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S53 of FIG. 55. ..

  The process at RT2 operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2 or RB (step S91). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S9 of FIG. In step S92, it is determined whether or not the RT2 in-operation flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 52, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, the RT2 operating flag is updated to ON, and the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

  The reel stop control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button (that is, the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) has been pressed (step S101). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S102, the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, 5 is set as the number of checks, and the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched, and the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the search result, and the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the process moves to waiting for the stop control position, and then proceeds to step S107.

  Here, the reason why 5 is set as the number of checks is to search the symbol position in the range of the number of sliding symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then, by performing the processing of steps S103 to S106, the symbols can be stopped and controlled within the range of the maximum sliding piece number 4.

  In step S107, a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S108. This reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel stopped and the position of the stopped symbol. Accordingly, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to a stop operation or the like. In step S108, it is determined whether or not there is a stop button that can be pressed. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S101, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S12 of FIG.

  Thus, in the embodiment, the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to stop the target reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R does not stop automatically.

  The ceiling game number counting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the RT1 in-operation flag is on (step S111). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S17 of FIG. In step S112, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT1 game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S113. The RT1 game number counter is a counter that counts the number of unit games played in the RT section, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. When shifting from the normal section to the RT section, 1200 is set in the RT1 game number counter (step S153 in FIG. 61 described later).

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT1 game number counter is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S17 of FIG. In step S114, the RT1 in-operation flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, a general game state transition command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S17 of FIG. Accordingly, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when the RT section shifts to the normal section.

  By performing such ceiling game number counting processing, when 1200 unit games are continuously played in the RT section, the RT section is shifted to the normal section. As a result, the possibility of winning the replay internally increases, and the player can play the game without reducing the medals.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S121). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S122, it is determined whether or not the BB1 or BB2 in-operation flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126. In step S124, BB end processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S125. In the BB end process, the CPU 31 clears the BB operation flag and the bonus end number counter.

  In step S125, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S19 of FIG. By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the end of the bonus game.

  In step S126, the value of the possible winning number counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S127. In step S127, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is "0". If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the value of the available game number counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S129. In step S129, it is determined whether or not the value of the available game number counter is "0". If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S130, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S19 of FIG.

  In step S130, RB end processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG. In the RB end process, the CPU 31 clears the RB operation flag, the winning possible number counter, and the game possible number counter. By performing this processing, the operation of the regular bonus game (RB gaming state) ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S141). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S143. In step S142, BB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12), and then the process proceeds to step S145. In this BB operation process, the BB operation flag is updated to ON according to the type of BB that has been established as a display combination, and a predetermined value (450 or 345) is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In step S143, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S144, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S147. In step S144, RB operation time processing is performed based on the bonus operation time table (FIG. 12), and the process proceeds to step S145. In the process during RB operation, the flag during RB operation is updated to ON, "8" is set in the possible game number counter, and "8" is set in the possible prize number counter.

  In step S145, the carryover combination storing area is cleared, and then the process proceeds to step S146. In step S146, the bonus start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. By transmitting this bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b based on the start of the bonus game.

  In step S147, it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S148, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S149. In step S148, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S149, it is determined whether the display combination is a special combination. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S151, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S150. In step S150, it is determined whether or not the ending eye is displayed. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S151, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG.

  In step S151, it is determined whether or not the normal section is in the normal gaming state. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. In step S152, the RT1 in-operation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S153. In step S153, the value of the RT1 game number counter is set to "1200", and the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, the RT1 activation command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S155. By transmitting this RT1 operation command to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when shifting from the normal section to the RT section. .. In step S155, the lock flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S156. In step S156, the value of the lock counter is set to "4475", and the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG.

  In the embodiment, when the normal section is shifted to the RT section, the operation of the player is not accepted for a predetermined time. The lock flag is information that determines whether or not the player's operation is accepted, and the value of the lock counter is information that defines a predetermined time.

  The interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (CPU 31) will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is performed every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S161), and proceeds to step S162. In step S161, an input port check process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S163. Specifically, the presence or absence of input from the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6 is confirmed.

  In step S163, it is determined whether the lock flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S167. In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lock counter, and the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, it is determined whether or not the value of the lock counter is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S166, the lock flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S167. In step S167, reel control processing is performed, then the flow proceeds to step S168. Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of that reel is controlled. Further, in this processing, when the reel is rotated at a constant speed, a constant speed rotation command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. By transmitting the constant-speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 performs notification such as automatic stop non-installation after a lapse of a predetermined time after the reel becomes constant-speed rotation. You can

  In step S168, the lamp / 7SEG driving process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S169. In step S169, the registers are restored, and the regular interrupt processing ends.

  As described above, in the embodiment, the lock flag is set to ON and "4475" is set as the lock counter when shifting from the normal section to the RT section (steps S155 and S156 in FIG. 61). Then, when the lock flag is set to ON, the processing of steps S162 to S164 is repeated until the value of the lock counter becomes “0” in the interrupt processing performed every 1.1173 ms.

  That is, when the determination in step S164 is NO, for example, even if the player presses the BET switches 11, 12, 13, etc., the CPU 31 detects this operation but performs the corresponding processing. Absent. As a result, the game is suspended until YES is determined in step S164 (about 5 seconds).

  Here, the condition for shifting from the normal section to the RT section (the condition for updating the RT1 in-operation flag to be ON) is whether a special winning combination is established as a display winning combination or an ending eye is displayed. And the combination of symbols is different between the special combination and the ending eye. Therefore, the player may not be able to know that the RT section has been reached from the combination of symbols stopped along the activated line. In such a case, by interrupting the game, the player can easily recognize that the normal section has shifted to the RT section.

  Further, as described above, the normal section has a higher probability of being internally won for replay than the RT section, and as a result, it is advantageous in that a game can be played without reducing medals. For the player, it is possible to surely know whether or not the advantageous normal section has ended, so that it is possible to provide a plurality of options for the proceeding of the game thereafter, and it is possible to enhance the strategy of the game.

  With reference to FIG. 63, a main board communication task showing a procedure of a series of processes performed by the sub control circuit 72 (that is, the sub CPU 81) in response to receiving a command from the main control circuit 71 (that is, the CPU 31). Will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 receives a command (step S201), and proceeds to step S202. In step S202, the command type is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, it is determined whether or not a command different from the previous command is received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S204, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S201. In step S204, a message (for example, command information transmitted from the main control circuit 71) is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S201.

  With reference to FIG. 64, an effect registration task showing a procedure of processing in which the sub CPU 81 registers data for performing an effect according to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 takes out a message from the message queue (step S211) and moves to step S212. In step S212, it is determined whether or not there is a message. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S213, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S213, the game information is copied from the message, and the process proceeds to step S214. In this processing, for example, the sub CPU 81 performs processing such as copying display combination data from the display combination command to a predetermined storage area. In step S214, effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S215. In this process, effect data relating to effects is registered in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The effect data includes various data such as animation data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, sound data output from the speakers 9L and 9R, and data for turning on the LEDs 101.

  In step S215, animation data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S216. In step S216, a sound effect process described later with reference to FIG. 86 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, LED data is registered, and the process proceeds to step S211.

  By performing the processes of steps S215 to 217, the sub CPU 81 causes the liquid crystal display unit 2b to display an image, outputs sounds from the speakers 9L and 9R, and outputs the LEDs based on the effect data determined in step S214. 101 can be turned on.

  The effect content determination processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (step S221). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S222, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S223. In step S222, effect lottery processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67, is performed and then the process proceeds to step S215 of FIG.

  In step S223, it is determined whether or not the reel stop command is being received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S224, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S225. In step S224, a stop command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80, is performed, and the flow advances to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S225, it is determined whether or not the display combination command is received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S226, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S227. In step S226, a stop command reception time process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81, is performed, and the flow shifts to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S227, it is determined whether or not the bonus start command has been received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S228, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S230. In step S228, effect data is set according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S229. In step S229, the BB operating state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub) are changed according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. Here, when the BB operation state (sub) is changed, 4 is set to the value of the mini game preparation game number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S230, it is determined whether or not the bonus end command has been received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S231, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S235 of FIG. In step S231, effect data for ending the bonus is set, and then the process proceeds to step S232. In step S232, the high mode flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S233.

  In step S233, effect data corresponding to the point display identifier (determined in step S473 in FIG. 81 described later) determined when the bonus is established (see FIGS. 45 to 50) is set, and the process proceeds to step S234. In step S234, the game mode is changed to the normal game state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S235 of FIG. 66, it is determined whether or not the RT1 operating command is being received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S236, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S238. In step S236, effect data for ending the general gaming state is set, and then the process proceeds to step S237. In step S237, the RT1 operating state (sub) is changed, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  As described above, when shifting from the normal section to the RT section, the lock flag is set to ON in the main flow chart of the main control circuit 71, and the game is interrupted for a predetermined time. In this case, the effect data of the end of the general game state as in step S236 is set, and the processing as in steps S215 to S217 of FIG. 89) is displayed. Therefore, the player can visually recognize that the RT section has been entered.

  In step S238, it is determined whether or not a constant speed rotation command is received. The constant speed rotation command is transmitted by the reel control process of step S167 of FIG. 62 when the reel is rotated at the constant speed. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S239, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S240. In step S239, timing until the automatic stop non-installation notification is started, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. By this processing, the automatic stop non-installation notification counter is incremented in the regular interrupt processing of FIG. 87 described later.

  In step S240, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion command has been received. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S241, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S242. In step S241, a medal insertion command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S242, it is determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving a general game state transition command. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S243, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S244. In step S243, the game mode is changed to the normal game state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. In step S244, effect data is set based on the received command, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The effect lottery processing will be described with reference to FIG. 67. This effect lottery process determines effect data when the start command is received.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S251). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S259, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S252. In step S252, it is determined whether or not the BB operating state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S258, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S253.

  In step S253, it is determined whether or not the RB game state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S257, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S254. In step S254, it is determined whether or not the RT2 is in the operating state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S255, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S255, an RT2 operating state effect table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S260. In step S256, a RT1 operating state effect table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S260. In step S257, the effect selection table for the RB gaming state (FIG. 42) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260.

  In step S258, a BB operation state effect table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S260. In step S259, a general game state effect table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S260.

  In step S260, ceiling counter updating processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S261. In step S261, a high mode game number subtraction process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S262. In step S262, a RT1 operating state (sub) mini-game execution determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S263. In step S263, a BB operating state process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S264.

  In step S264, it is determined whether the effect content has been determined. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S266, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S265. In step S265, the effect number is determined based on the selected effect table, and the process proceeds to step S266. In step S266, effect data corresponding to the effect content determined in step S264 or the effect number determined in step S265 is set, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  Here, the case where YES is determined in step S264 is only when the effect content is determined in step S277 or step S284 of FIG. 68 described later. That is, only in the case where a single bell or a special bell is determined as the internal winning combination in the normal section of the normal gaming state and a predetermined notification is given.

  Thus, in the effect lottery process of FIG. 67, the effect content or effect table is determined in the processes of steps S251 to S263. Then, in step S265, the effect number is determined based on the determined effect table, and in step S266, effect data corresponding to the effect content or effect number is set. Then, when the effect data is set, the processing of steps S215 to S217 of FIG. 64 is performed, and the effect is performed by the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the speakers 9L, 9R, the LEDs 101, or the like.

  68, the general game state effect table selection processing will be described. By this general game state effect table selection processing, the effect selection table to be referred to in the normal game state normal section is determined.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination (winning combination) is a single bell (step S271). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S272, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S278. Here, the single bell refers to a combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers 7 to 9 (see FIG. 9). In step S272, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S277, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S273.

  In step S273, it is determined whether the number of navigation points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S274, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S277. In step S274, the navigation point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S275. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the value in the navigation point storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S275, it is determined whether the number of display points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S276, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S277. In step S276, the display point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S277. In step S277, the effect contents according to the winning single bell are determined, and then the process proceeds to step S285. Through this process, the effect contents for notifying the type of the single bell that has been won are determined.

  By performing the processing of steps S271 to S277, the effect contents for notifying the type of the winning single bell are determined. That is, in the general gaming state (sub) (normal section in the general gaming state), when the ceiling flag is off, when the single bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the navigation point is 0. However, the content of the effect for notifying the type of the single bell is determined.

  In step S278, it is determined whether the winning combination is a special bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S279, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S279, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S282, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S280.

  In step S280, it is determined whether the number of navigation points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S281, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S286. In step S281, the navigation point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S282. In this process, 1 is subtracted from the value in the navigation point storage area of the SDRAM 83.

  In step S282, it is determined whether the number of display points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S283, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S284. In step S283, the display point is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S284. In step S284, the effect contents according to the special bell that has been won (the special bell that is actually won among the special bells 1 to 3) is determined, and the process proceeds to step S285. By this processing, the effect contents for notifying the type of the special bell that has been won (notifying any of the special bells 1 to 3) is determined. The notification of the special bell type will be described later in more detail with reference to FIG. 88.

  By performing the processing of steps S278 to S284, the effect contents for notifying the type of the special bell that has been won is determined. That is, if the special bell is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state (sub) (normal section in the general gaming state) and the ceiling flag is off, if the navigation point is 0. , The effect contents for notifying the type of the special bell are not determined.

  In addition, when the ceiling flag is on, regardless of the navigation point, the effect content for notifying the type of the single bell that has been won or the type of the special bell that has been won is determined.

  In step S285, a general game state effect table determination process 1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S287. In step S286, a general game state effect table determination process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 70 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S287.

  In this way, when the content of the effect for notifying the type of the single bell that is won or the type of the special bell that is won is determined, the effect table is determined in step S285, otherwise, the effect table is determined in step S286. Is determined.

  In step S287, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S288. In step S288, the additional navigation point is added based on the internal winning combination with reference to the additional navigation point random determination table (FIG. 16), and the flow proceeds to step S289. In step S289, the added navigation point is added to the value in the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S290. In step S290, an effect state transition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  69, the general game state effect table determination process 1 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 selects one normal time effect table selection table from the normal time effect selection table selection tables 1 to 4 (FIG. 20) based on the navigation point and the display point (step S301). ), And proceeds to step S302. In step S302, the selected normal effect selection table selection table is stored, and the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, a table identifier is selected based on the navigation point by referring to this normal time effect selection table selection table, and the process proceeds to step S304. In step S304, the effect selection table corresponding to the table identifier is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  70, the general game state effect table determination process 2 will be described. In the general game state effect table determination process 2, an effect selection table is selected based on an internal winning combination, a navigation point, or the like.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bonus (step S311). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S312, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S317. In step S312, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus winning game. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S313, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S316.

  Here, since the bonus is an internal carryover combination, the bonus may be determined as an internal winning combination over a plurality of unit games. In this case, each time the start command is received from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is won. Therefore, the bonus winning game is a case where the sub CPU 81 first determines that the bonus is won, and a bonus winning game is not the bonus winning game when it is determined that the bonus is won after the second time. The number of times that the sub CPU 81 has determined that the bonus has been won is cleared when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus has been achieved as the display combination when the display combination command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not the immediate EX flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S315, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S314. The immediate EX flag is set to ON in step S334 of FIG. 71 described later when “6” is selected as the state identifier in step S332 of FIG. 71 described later (see FIG. 19). In step S314, a general game state effect selection table (not shown) is selected according to the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S315, an unillustrated general game state effect selection table (immediate EX + BB1, BB2, RB) is selected in accordance with the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG. In step S316, a general game state effect selection table (between flags) (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S317, it is determined whether or not the display point is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S318, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S319. In step S318, a general game state effect selection table (not shown) is selected based on the navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S319, it is determined whether or not the ceiling flag is on. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S320, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S321. In step S320, a general game state effect selection table (for ceiling) (not shown) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  In step S321, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 1 or more. If this determination is NO at step S322, if NO, the process proceeds to step S323. In step S322, the sign time effect selection table (for example, FIG. 26) corresponding to the sign table identifier is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 of FIG. 68. In step S323, the general game state effect selection table (normal / basic) (FIG. 21) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S287 in FIG.

  The effect state transition processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 selects one effect state transition lottery table from the effect state transition lottery tables 1 to 3 (FIGS. 17 to 19) based on the additional navigation points (step S331), and step S332. Move on to. In step S332, the state identifier is selected based on the added navigation point with reference to the selected effect state transition lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S333.

  In step S333, referring to the precursory effect production selection table selection table (FIGS. 22 to 25) corresponding to the selected state identifier, the precursory table identifier is selected based on the added navigation point, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, the precursory flag corresponding to the selected state identifier is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the number of aura games corresponding to the selected aura identifier is set in the aura game counter, and the flow proceeds to step S260 of FIG.

  The BB operation state effect table selection processing will be described with reference to FIG. 72.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game in-operation flag is on (step S341). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S343, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S342. The mini game in-operation flag is set to ON in step S426 of FIG. 78 described later. In step S342, a not-shown BB operating state effect table (other) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  In step S343, it is determined whether the high mode flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S344, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S345. In step S344, the high mode point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table ((2) in FIG. 38) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S346. In step S345, the low mode point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table ((1) in FIG. 38) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S346.

  In step S346, the selected point-giving lottery mode promotion lottery table is referenced, and whether or not the player is promoted is randomly determined based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S347. In step S347, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is promotion. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S348, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S351.

  In step S348, the effect selection table for BB operation state selection 2 ((2) in FIG. 39) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S349. In step S349, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is a special bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, 1 is added to the lottery mode for giving points, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. In this way, when the result of the promotion lottery is promotion and the winning combination is other than the special bell, 1 is added to the point-giving lottery mode. In step S351, the production selection table 1 for BB operation state ((1) in FIG. 39) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  The effect table selection process for the RT1 operating state will be described with reference to FIG. 73.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bonus (step S361). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S362, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S367. In step S362, it is determined whether or not a winning combination other than the bonus is won. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S363, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S364.

  In step S363, the bonus bits are masked, and the flow advances to step S364. In step S364, it is changed to the RT2 operating state (sub), and the process proceeds to step S365. In step S365, the bonus winning effect selection table (FIG. 30) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S366. In step S366, the value of the bonus effect counter is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG.

  In step S367, referring to the RT1 operating state effect selection table selection table (FIG. 27), the RT1 table identifier is selected based on the internal winning combination in the previous unit game, and the process proceeds to step S368. In step S368, the RT1 operating state intermediate effect selection table corresponding to the RT1 table identifier is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67.

  The effect table selection processing for the RT2 operation state will be described with reference to FIG. 74.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a winning combination other than a bonus is also won (step S371). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S372, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S373. In step S372, the bonus bit is masked, and the process proceeds to step S373.

  In step S373, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus effect counter is 1. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S374, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S378. In step S374, the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table selection table (FIG. 34) is referred to, an inter-flag table identifier is selected based on the internal winning combination in the previous game, and the flow proceeds to step S375.

  In step S375, it is determined whether or not the inter-flag table identifier is 1. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S376, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S377. In step S376, the RT2 operating state effect selection table 1 (FIG. 35) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67. In step S377, the RT2 operation state effect selection table 2 (FIG. 36) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67. In step S378, the RT2 operating state intermediate effect selection table (2G and later) (FIG. 37) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S260 in FIG. 67.

  In this way, by performing the processing of step S365 of FIG. 73 and steps S376 to 378 of FIG. 74, when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, a different production selection table for each unit game is referred to, You can decide the performance contents. As a result, the effect contents after the bonus is achieved as the internal winning combination can be varied.

  The ceiling counter updating process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S381). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S382. In step S382, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S383, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S390.

  In step S383, 1 is added to the value of the ceiling counter, and the process proceeds to step S384. In step S384, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 1800. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S385, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S386. In step S385, the ceiling 2 flag is set off and the ceiling 3 flag is set on.

  In step S386, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 1500. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S387, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S388. In step S387, the ceiling 1 flag is set to off and the ceiling 2 flag is set to on.

  In step S388, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 1200. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S389, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S390. In step S389, the ceiling 1 flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S390.

  In step S390, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is the definite winning combination. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S391, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S261 in FIG. In step S391, the determined winning point navigation point lottery table ((4) in FIG. 33) is referred to, the navigation point is randomly determined, and the flow proceeds to step S392. In step S392, the randomly selected navigation points are added to the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S261 in FIG.

  The high mode game number subtraction processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S401). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S402, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S402, it is determined whether the game is a BB winning game. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S403, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. Whether or not it is a BB winning game is determined by the same method as that for determining whether or not it is a bonus winning game.

  In step S403, the high mode flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. 67. In step S404, it is determined whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S405, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S405, it is determined whether the game is a BB winning game. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S406, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S407, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S407, the high mode flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the value of the high mode game number counter is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S409, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S262 in FIG. In step S409, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, and the flow proceeds to step S262 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 77, the RT1 operating state (sub) mini-game execution determination processing will be described. When the number of high mode games lottered based on the high mode game number lottery table (FIG. 31) is 13, a mini game for increasing or decreasing the number of high mode games is played. The RT1 operating state (sub) mini-game execution determination process is a process of determining whether or not this mini-game is executed.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S411). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S412, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S263 of FIG. In step S412, the high mode game number random determination table (FIG. 31) is referred to, the high mode game number is randomly determined based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, it is determined whether or not the number of randomly selected high mode games is one or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S414, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S263 of FIG. In step S414, the lottery value is added to the high mode game number counter, and the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S415, it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery number of high mode games is 13. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S416, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S263 of FIG. In step S416, the RT1 mini game in-operation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S417. In step S417, the correct answer is determined and set based on the lottery table for RT1 mini game (not shown), and the process proceeds to step S263 in FIG. The RT1 in-mini-game operating flag is information for determining whether or not a mini-game in the RT operating state (sub) is played.

  The process during the BB operating state will be described with reference to FIG. 78.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S421, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S264 of FIG. In step S421, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S422, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S428. The mini game preparation game counter is set to "4" when the bonus start command is received (step S229 in FIG. 65).

  In step S422, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is 1. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S423, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S424. In step S423, the point-giving lottery mode 1 is set as the point-giving lottery mode, and the process proceeds to step S424.

  In step S424, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mini game preparation game number counter, and the flow proceeds to step S425. In step S425, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini game preparation game number counter is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S426, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG.

  In step S426, the mini-game in-operation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S427. In step S427, the value of the mini game playable number counter is set to 15, and the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. The mini-game play count counter is information stored in a predetermined storage area of the SDRAM 83 and defining the number of unit games in which a mini-game in the BB is played.

  In step S428, it is determined whether or not the mini-game operating flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S429, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. In step S429, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mini game play count counter, and the flow proceeds to step S430.

  In step S430, it is determined whether or not the value of the mini-game play count counter is 0. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S431, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S264 of FIG. In step S431, the mini game operation flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S432. In step S432, the mini game end flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S264 in FIG. The mini game end flag means information for determining whether or not the mini game in BB has ended. This mini game end flag is referred to in the processing of step S486 in FIG. 82 described later.

  The stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. This stop command reception process is a process of updating an automatic stop / non-installation notification counter and an automatic stop / non-installation notification flag, which will be described later, in accordance with the stop operation of the player.

  The stop command reception process is also a process performed to determine the result of the mini game during RT1 (a mini game for increasing or decreasing the number of high mode games when the number of high mode games is 13).

  Here, the mini game during RT1 will be described. In the mini game during RT1, two selection screens are displayed according to the start operation. Here, the two-choice selection screen is, for example, that there are two selection targets, and an arrow indicating one selection target out of the two selection targets indicates one selection target at predetermined time intervals. The screen displayed in. Then, when the player performs the stop operation (first stop operation), it is determined that the selection target designated at that time is selected. In this case, one of the two displayed selection targets is determined to be the correct answer (step S417 in FIG. 77), and if the selected selection target is the correct answer, the mini game continues. If not, the mini game ends. At this time, the number of high mode games is increased or decreased.

  When the mini game continues, two selection targets are displayed again, the correct answer is determined according to the second stop operation of the player, and the number of high mode games is increased or decreased. If this determination is correct, the mini game continues, and if not, the mini game ends. Then, when the mini game continues, the two selection targets are displayed again, and the determination is made according to the third stop operation of the player. By this determination, the number of high mode games is increased or decreased.

  In this way, the mini game during RT1 refers to a mini game played in one unit game (first stop operation to third stop operation). Then, the number of high-mode games is increased or decreased according to the determination of this mini game.

  Reference is made to FIG. 79. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT1 in-mini-game operating flag is on (step S441). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S442, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S459 of FIG. In step S442, it is determined whether or not it is the first stop operation. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S443, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S447. In this processing, the sub CPU 81 determines from the information included in the stop command whether or not it is the first stop operation.

  In step S443, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S444. Through this processing, it is possible to grasp which selection target the arrow points to when the stop operation is performed. In step S444, it is determined whether the collation result is the correct answer. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S458 in FIG. 80, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S445. In this process, it is determined whether or not the arrow position information acquired in step S443 is the information corresponding to the correct answer determined in the process of step S417 of FIG.

  In step S445, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 5 is added, and the process proceeds to step S446. In step S446, the RT 1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S458 in FIG. As described above, in the mini game during RT1, when the first stop operation determines that the answer is not correct, the high mode operation flag is subtracted from 13 to 5.

  In step S447, it is determined whether or not it is the second stop operation. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S448, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S452 of FIG. In this processing, the sub CPU 81 determines from the information included in the stop command whether or not it is the second stop operation. In addition, when this determination is NO, it is the time of the third stop operation.

  In step S448, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S449. In step S449, it is determined whether the collation result is the correct answer. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S458 in FIG. 80, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S450. In step S450, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 10 is added, and the process proceeds to step S459. In step S459, the RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S458 in FIG. In this way, in the mini game during RT1, when the second stop operation determines that the answer is not correct, the high mode operating flag is subtracted from 13 to 10.

  In step S452 of FIG. 80, the current arrow position information is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S453. In step S453, it is determined whether or not the collation result is the correct answer. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S456, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S454.

  In step S454, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 20 is added, and the process proceeds to step S455. In step S455, the RT1 mini game in-operation flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S458. As described above, in the mini game during RT1, when it is determined that the correct answer is not obtained by the third stop operation, the high mode operating flag is added to 13 to 20.

  In step S456, 13 is subtracted from the value of the high mode game number counter, 40 is added, and the process proceeds to step S457. In step S457, the in-RT1 mini-game operating flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S458. Thus, in the mini game during RT1, when the correct answer is determined by the third stop operation, the high mode operating flag is added to 13 to 40.

  In step S458, effect data is set according to the result of the mini game in RT1, and the process proceeds to step S460. By this processing, for example, when the correct answer is determined in the first stop operation, the effect data corresponding to the selection screen for the continuing mini game is set.

  In step S459, effect data is set based on the type of the reel stopped, and the process proceeds to step S460. In step S460, the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter is set to 0, the automatic stop non-installation notification flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG. The automatic stop non-installation notification counter is a counter that counts the time from when the reel is rotated at a constant speed until the stop operation is performed.The automatic stop non-installation notification flag is an automatic stop device installed. It is the information that determines whether or not to notify that it is not. The automatic stop device is a device that automatically stops the rotation of the reel without the stop operation by the player.

  The process at the time of receiving the display combination command will be described with reference to FIG. 81.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub) (step S461). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S462, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S463. In step S462, a mini game determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S463, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a bonus. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S464, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S475. In step S464, the navigation point random determination table for bonus establishment ((1) of FIG. 32) is referred to, the navigation points are randomly determined based on the type of bonus, and the process proceeds to step S465.

  In step S465, it is determined whether or not the ceiling 2 flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S466, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S467. In step S466, the second ceiling navigation point lottery table ((2) in FIG. 32) is referred to, the navigation points are randomly determined, and the process proceeds to step S469.

  In step S467, it is determined whether or not the ceiling 3 flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S468, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S469. In step S468, the navigation point is randomly determined by referring to the third ceiling navigation point lottery table ((3) in FIG. 33), and the process proceeds to step S469.

  In step S469, the randomly selected navigation points are added, and the flow proceeds to step S470. In step S470, it is determined whether or not the number of randomly selected navigation points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S471, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S474.

  In step S471, the randomly selected navigation points are stored in the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S472. In step S472, the navigation point display selection table (FIGS. 45 to 50) is selected based on the game state and the type of bonus that has been established, and the flow proceeds to step S473.

  In step S473, the selected navigation point display selection table is referred to, the point display identifier is randomly determined, and the process proceeds to step S474. In step S474, the ceiling flag is set to OFF, the ceiling counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S475, it is determined whether or not the display combination is the special combination, or whether or not the ending eye is displayed. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S476, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S477. In step S476, the RT1 operating state (sub) is changed, and the process proceeds to step S477.

  In step S477, additional navigation point display lottery processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83, is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S478. In step S478, a navigation point display lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, is performed and then the process proceeds to step S479. In step S479, effect data is set based on the display combination and the like, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The mini-game determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 82.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mini game operation flag is on (step S481). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S482, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S486. In step S482, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is a special bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S483, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 of FIG.

  In step S483, it is determined whether the display combination is red bell, blue bell or black bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S484, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 of FIG. In step S484, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is promotion. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S485, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG.

  In step S485, the point-granting lottery mode is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S477 of FIG. As described above, in the mini-game during the BB, when the special bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the lottery result is promoted, and the display bell is either red bell, blue bell, or black bell. Only in this case, one point lottery mode is added.

  In step S486, it is determined whether the mini game end flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S487, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S477 of FIG. In step S487, the navigation point addition lottery table (FIG. 40) is referred to, the points are randomly determined based on the current point addition lottery mode, and the process proceeds to step S488.

  In step S488, it is determined whether or not the lottery for giving points has been won. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S489, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S491. In step S489, the navigation point for mini-game is randomly referred to by referring to the navigation point random determination table (FIG. 41), and the process proceeds to step S490. In step S490, the randomly selected navigation points are added to the navigation point storage area, and the process proceeds to step S491.

  In step S491, the point-assignment lottery mode is cleared, and then the process proceeds to step S492. In step S492, the mini game end flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S493. In step S493, the high mode flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S477 in FIG.

  The additional navigation point display lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 83.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the normal gaming state (sub). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S502, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S502, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S503, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S503, the value of the precursor game number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S505, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S505, it is determined whether the precursor A flag or the precursor B flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S507, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S506. In step S506, the omen flag set to ON is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S507, it is determined whether or not the precursor A flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S508, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S511. In step S508, the added navigation points are added to the display points, and the process proceeds to step S509. In step S509, the additional flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S510. In step S510, the precursor A flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S511, it is determined whether the precursor B flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S512, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S512, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is a single bell or a special bell. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S513, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  In step S513, it is determined whether the display combination is a red bell, a blue bell, or a black bell. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S514, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG. In step S514, the added navigation points are added to the display points, and the process proceeds to step S515.

  In step S515, the effect data for addition is set based on the display point, and the process proceeds to step S516. In step S516, the precursor B flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S478 in FIG.

  The navigation point display lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S521). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S522, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. In step S522, it is determined whether the number of navigation points is 1 or more. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S523, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG.

  In step S523, it is determined whether or not the display point is 0. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S524, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. In step S524, it is determined whether or not the display points have become 0 in this unit game. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S525, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S527.

  In step S525, the point display identifier is randomly determined and set based on the navigation point display selection table (for breaks) (FIG. 43), and the process proceeds to step S526. In step S526, the break flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. The break time flag is information indicating whether or not the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for break time) is set. When the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for breaks) is set, receiving the medal insertion command sets effect data corresponding to this point display identifier (described later). Step S532 of FIG. 85).

  In step S527, the point display identifier is randomly determined and set based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0 o'clock) (FIG. 44), and the process proceeds to step S528. In step S528, the 0 o'clock flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S479 in FIG. The 0:00 flag is information indicating whether or not the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0:00) is set. When the point display identifier determined based on the navigation point display selection table (for 0 o'clock) is set, receiving the medal insertion command sets the effect data corresponding to this point display identifier (described later). Step S535 of FIG. 85).

  The process at the time of receiving the medal insertion command will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the break time flag is on (step S531). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S532, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S534. In step S532, the effect data for break time is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S533. In step S533, the break flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S534, it is determined whether or not the 0 o'clock flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S535, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S537. In step S535, the effect data for 0 o'clock is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S535. In step S535, the 0 o'clock flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  In step S537, it is determined whether or not the additional time flag is on. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S538, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S215 of FIG. In step S538, the effect data for addition is set based on the point display identifier, and the process proceeds to step S539. In step S539, the additional flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S215 in FIG.

  The sound effect processing will be described with reference to FIG. 86.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the designated phrase number exists (step S541). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 makes a determination based on the designated phrase number included in the effect data set in the process of step S214 of FIG. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S542, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S217 of FIG.

  In step S542, the request data table (FIG. 51) is referred to, the request command data corresponding to the phrase number is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S543. In step S543, a data confirmation process is performed to determine whether the request command data has been normally acquired from the request data table, and the process proceeds to step S544. In step S544, it is determined whether the acquired request command data is correct data. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S545, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S217 of FIG.

  In step S545, the analysis of the acquired request command data is analyzed, and the process proceeds to step S546. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 checks the command value and the target channel number. In step S546, it is determined whether the command value is related to sound output. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “specified channel sound output request (for example, phrase numbers 100 and 110)”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S547, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S548. In step S547, sound output parameter information is set, and sound source data having the same phrase number is prepared for output from the speakers 9L and 9R. Then, the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S548, it is determined whether the command value is related to volume change. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “designated channel master volume control (for example, phrase numbers 120 and 140)”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S549, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S550. In step S549, preparations for changing the volume value of the sound source data output from the target channel are made, such as setting volume change parameter information, and the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S550, it is determined whether or not the command value is related to fade control. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the command value is “specified channel fade control (for example, phrase numbers 130 and 150)”. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S551, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S552. In step S551, preparation for performing fade control on the sound source data output from the target channel is performed by setting fade parameter information, and the process proceeds to step S553.

  In step S552, other processing such as setting parameter information for performing control according to the command value is performed. In step S553, sound effect execution processing is performed, and then the flow proceeds to step S217 in FIG. In this process, the sound source data is output from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the set parameter information.

  The regular interrupt processing under the control of the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is performed every 2 ms.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the automatic stop / non-installation notification flag is off. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S562, and if the determination is NO, the regular interrupt process ends. In step S562, 1 is added to the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter, and the process proceeds to step S563. It should be noted that this process is not performed when the time until the automatic stop / non-installation notification is not started in step S239 in FIG. 66.

  In step S563, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is 15000. That is, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the reels started to rotate at a constant speed (after the timing until the automatic stop non-installation notification was started). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S564, and if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S565. In step S564, the phrase number for halving the volume is selected with reference to the request data table (FIG. 51), and the regular interrupt process is ended. In this process, the phrase number “120” or “130” is selected.

  In step S565, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop non-mounting notification counter is 90000. That is, it is determined whether or not 180 seconds (3 minutes) have elapsed since the reels started to rotate at a constant speed (after the time until the automatic stop non-loading notification was started). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S566, and if the determination is NO, the regular interrupt process ends. In step S566, the phrase number for muting the volume is selected with reference to the request data table (FIG. 51), and the process proceeds to step S567. In this process, the phrase number “140” or “150” is selected.

  In step S567, effect data for leaving the automatic stop non-mounted state is set, and the process proceeds to step S568. In step S568, the automatic stop non-installation notification flag is set to ON, and the regular interrupt processing ends.

  As described above, when 30 seconds have elapsed after the reels started to rotate at a constant speed, a phrase number that reduces the volume by half is selected, and sound execution processing is performed according to the parameter information corresponding to this phrase number (step in FIG. 86). S549, step S553).

  This allows the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R to be halved when the player leaves the gaming machine while the reel is being rotated while the production of outputting the sound is being performed. .. As a result, other players who play a game around such a gaming machine are not disturbed, and other players do not feel uncomfortable.

  Further, when 180 seconds have elapsed after the reels are rotated at a constant speed, a phrase number for muting the volume is selected, and sound execution processing is performed according to the parameter information corresponding to this phrase number (step S551 in FIG. 86, step S551). S553). Then, in this case, effect data for notifying automatic stop non-installation is set, and effect based on this effect data is performed (step S567 in FIG. 87, step S215 in FIG. 64). Specifically, for example, a character image such as "automatic stop is not performed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  As a result, even if the player leaves the game machine for a long time, no sound is output from the speakers 9L and 9R, so that another player does not feel uncomfortable. Further, for example, when a character image such as "No game is played" is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, another player can recognize that no game is being played on this gaming machine. It is also possible to select a game machine to play a game and prevent a decrease in operating rate.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not include an automatic stop device and that can prevent a decrease in operating rate and reduce discomfort of other players.

  As the phrase number at which the volume is halved and the phrase number at which the volume is muted, a phrase number in which the volume gradually decreases (that is, fades out) may be selected (phrase number 130 in FIG. 51 or 150). In such a case, the volume gradually decreases, so that another player does not feel uncomfortable.

  A display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b will be described with reference to FIGS. 88 and 89.

  FIG. 88 shows a display example 1. This display example 1 is a display example when the special bell 1 (small win / replay data pointer "4") is determined as the internal winning combination when the navigation point is 1 or more in the normal section of the general gaming state. Is. In this display example 1, the notification is performed so as to avoid the winning combination that shifts from the normal section to the RT section.

  FIG. 89 shows a second display example. This display example 2 is a display example when the special combination (red) is established as the display combination in the normal section of the general game state and the effect data for ending the general game state is set (step S236 in FIG. 66). ..

  First, the display example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 88. When the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "4", the special bell 1 (red cherry, peach cherry, red bells 1-3, special winning (blue), and special winning (black)) is selected as the internal winning combination. ) Is determined. Here, the special winning combination (blue) and the special winning combination (black) are the winning combinations that move from the normal section in the normal gaming state to the RT section (the winning combinations that set the RT1 in-operation flag to ON). .. When red cherry or peach cherry is established as the display combination, the end eye is displayed along the activated line and the normal section is shifted to the RT section. In addition, this ending eye is displayed only when the irregular push is performed. Then, in the RT section, the probability that the replay (small win / replay data pointer 13) is determined as the internal winning combination is lower than in the normal section (see FIGS. 7 and 8), which is a relatively disadvantageous section for the player. Is.

  In such a case, if the number of navigation points is 1 or more (step S280 in FIG. 68), the effect content corresponding to the special bell 1 that has been won is determined (step S284 in FIG. 68), and the effect corresponding to this effect content. The data is set (step S266 in FIG. 67). Display example 1 in FIG. 88 shows a display example on the liquid crystal display unit 2b at this time.

  In the liquid crystal display section 2b, a display point display section 301 is provided to the right of the reel 3R, a bell display area 311 is provided below the reel 3L, and a normal section end winning combination display area 312 is provided below the reel 3R. Is displayed. The display point display unit 301 displays the current display point.

  In the bell display area 311, a red notification image 331, a blue notification image 332, and a black notification image 333 are displayed. When the number of navigation points is 1 or more, these notification images 331 to 333 are lit corresponding to the type of bell determined as the internal winning combination. That is, when the red notification image 331 is lit, the winning combination including the red bell is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the blue notification image 332 is lighting, the winning combination including the blue bell is determined as an internal winning combination. When the black notification image 333 is lit, it indicates that the winning combination including the black bell is determined as the internal winning combination. Note that the notification images other than the lit notification image are displayed in a manner different from the lit notification image, such as not lighting (turning off).

  In the normal section end combination display area 312, a red notification image 351, a blue notification image 352, and a black notification image 353 are displayed. When the number of navigation points is 1 or more, these notification images 351 to 353 are lit corresponding to the type of special winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. That is, when the red notification image 351 is lit, the winning combination including the special winning combination (red) is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the blue notification image 352 is lighting, the winning combination including the special winning combination (blue) is internally determined. When the winning combination is determined and the black notification image 353 is lit, it indicates that the winning combination including the special winning combination (black) is determined as the internal winning combination. Note that the notification images other than the lit notification image are displayed in a manner different from the lit notification image, such as not lighting (turning off).

  More specifically, when the special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the red notification image 331 in the bell display area 311 and the normal section end combination display area 312. The blue notification image 352 and the black notification image 353 are lit. If a special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, the blue notification image 332 in the bell display area 311 and the red notification image in the normal section end combination display area 312 are displayed. 351 and the black notification image 353 are turned on. Then, when the special combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the black notification image 333 in the bell display area 311 and the red notification image in the normal section end combination display area 312. 351 and the blue notification image 352 are turned on.

  For the player, from the notification images 331 to 333 of the bell display area 311 and the notification images 351 to 353 of the normal section end combination display area 312, a plurality of special bells 1 to 3 (small combination / replay data) are provided. Of the pointers “4”, “5”, and “6”, three pointers are provided, which of the special bells is determined as the internal winning combination can be surely grasped.

  In the display example 1 of FIG. 88, the red notification image 331 in the bell display area 311 and the blue notification image 352 and the black notification image 353 in the normal section end combination display area 312 are lit. For the player, it can be sure that the red bell, the special combination (blue), and the special combination (black) are determined as the internal winning combination, and the red bell is stopped as the display combination. By performing the operation, it can be understood that the transition from the normal section to the RT section can be avoided.

  In addition, when the red bell is established as the display combination, it is possible not only to avoid shifting from the normal section to the RT section, but also to pay out 10 medals (see FIG. 11). Therefore, by displaying such a display example 1 on the liquid crystal display unit 2b, it is possible to clearly inform the player which of the winning combinations is to be paid out as an internal winning combination. it can. As a result, the player can not only avoid shifting from the normal section to the RT section by this notification, but also can obtain the benefit of receiving the payout of medals.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as the gaming machine 1, it is general that the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation and the left reel 3L is stopped first. That is, the left reel 3L is basically a reel that first stops. Therefore, in the unit game, the player first pays attention to the left reel 3L and plays the game.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, a bell display area 311 is first provided below the left reel 3L that the player pays attention to, and a normal section end combination display area 312 is provided below the right reel 3R that the player does not pay attention to first. .. That is, the bell display area 311 is provided on the left side from the front side of the gaming machine toward the front of the machine, and the normal section end combination display area 312 is provided on the right side of the front side of the machine from the front side of the gaming machine.

  As a result, when the player performs the first stop operation, the bell display area 311 is easier to focus on than the normal section end combination display area 312. For a player who is accustomed to playing the game, by confirming the notification images 331 to 333 that are lit in the bell display area 311 and performing the stop operation, the player can shift from the normal section to the RT section while receiving the payout of medals. It is also possible to avoid it, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Next, a display example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 89. When the special winning combination is established as the display winning combination in the normal section of the general gaming state, the RT1 operation command is transmitted from the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 (steps S149 and S154 in FIG. 61). When the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 receives the RT1 operation command, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data for ending the general gaming state (step S236 in FIG. 66).

  In FIG. 89, the special combination (red) is established as the display combination along the top line 8b. Then, a character image 371 "439 sheets GET ... END" is displayed below the reels 3L to 3R in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. According to this image, it is possible to know that "439" medals have been won, and the state that is advantageous to the player has ended from the characters "END" (that is, the normal section in the general gaming state has shifted to the RT section). Can be understood.

  As a result, the player can recognize that the lock flag is turned on (step S155 in FIG. 61) and the game is interrupted when the player shifts from the normal interval in the normal gaming state to the RT interval, and the liquid crystal display unit is also displayed. It can be visually recognized from the image displayed on 2b.

  With reference to FIG. 90, a sound output example of the sound (voice) output from the speakers 9L and 9R will be described.

  First, (1) in FIG. 90 will be described. When the start operation is accepted, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 determines an internal winning combination, and sends a start command including information on the internal winning combination to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72. The sub CPU 81 that has received the start command may decide the effect data corresponding to the internal winning combination, and the phrase number corresponding to this effect data is selected. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R becomes constant speed, the CPU 31 transmits a constant speed command to the sub CPU 81. The sub CPU 81 that has received the constant speed command starts timekeeping until the automatic stop / non-installation notification based on the automatic stop / non-installation notification counter. When the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter reaches 15000 (after 30000 ms has elapsed), the sub CPU 81 selects a phrase number that halves the sound. Further, when the value of the automatic stop non-installation notification counter reaches 90000 (after 180000 ms has elapsed), the sub CPU 81 selects the phrase number for muting the sound. In (1) of FIG. 90, "100" is selected as the phrase number corresponding to the effect data, "120" is selected as the phrase number that halves the sound, and "150" is selected as the phrase number that silences the sound. An example of sound output when In the figure, (i) is the part where the voice is output with the phrase number "100", (ii) is the part where the voice is output with the phrase number "120", and (iii) is the phrase This is the place where the voice is output with the number “150”.

  Reference is made to (1) in FIG. First, the phrase volume value “256” is output based on the request data of the phrase number “100” (see FIG. 51). After that, when 30000 ms have passed without detecting the stop operation, the phrase volume value is halved from "256" to "128" based on the request data of the phrase number "120" (see FIG. 51). As a result, the volume of the sound output from the other player's gaming machine can be suppressed, so that the discomfort given to the player playing the game in the surroundings can be suppressed.

  After that, when 180,000 ms have passed without detecting the stop operation, the phrase volume value is muted from "128" to "0" based on the request data of the phrase number "150" (see FIG. 51). At this time, the phrase volume value gradually decreases (fades out) over 100 ms. For a player playing a game in the surroundings, the volume of the sound output from another person's gaming machine is muted, so that the player can concentrate on his or her game without feeling any discomfort. In particular, since the volume of the sound output from the other person's gaming machine is gradually reduced, the player playing the game in the surroundings does not feel uncomfortable.

  Accordingly, in a gaming machine not equipped with automatic stop, even if the player leaves the seat without performing the stop operation, it is possible to suppress the discomfort of other players.

  In the embodiment, various modes are provided as fade-out control for the volume of the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R. The fadeout control in the embodiment will be described with reference to (1) (iii) of FIG. 90, (2) of FIG. 90, and (3) of FIG. 90. (2) of FIG. 90 is a sound output example 2 showing the fade-out control 2, and (3) of FIG. 90 is a sound output example 3 showing the fade-out control 3.

  In the figure, (A1), (A2), and (A3) show changes in the volume value per unit time immediately after the fade-out control starts, and (B1), (B2), and (B3) show the fade-out control. The change in the volume value per unit time immediately before the end is shown.

  First, reference is made to (iii) in (1) of FIG. 90. In this case, (A1) and (B1) are the same. More specifically, in the fade-out control of Sound Output Example 1, all changes in the volume value per unit time during the fade-out control are the same.

  Next, refer to (2) of FIG. In this case, (A2) is smaller than (B2). More specifically, in the fade-out control 2 of the sound output example 2, the change in the volume value per unit time immediately after the fade-out control is performed is the minimum, and the change in the volume value per unit game increases with the passage of time. , The change in the volume value per unit time immediately before the fade-out control ends is the maximum.

  Next, refer to (3) of FIG. In this case, (A3) is larger than (B3). More specifically, in the fade-out control 3 of the sound output example 3, the change in the volume value per unit time is the maximum immediately after the fade-out control is performed, and the change in the volume value per unit game becomes smaller as time passes. The change in the volume value per unit time immediately before the fade-out control ends is minimized.

  The case of the phrase number “150” has been described as an example of the fade-out control, but the same applies to the case of the phrase number “130”. That is, even when the phrase volume value is reduced from "256" to "128", control such as fade-out control 2 and fade-out control 3 may be performed.

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

  In the embodiment, when the constant speed rotation command is received (step S238 in FIG. 66), the time until the automatic stop non-installation notification is started (step S239 in FIG. 66) is started, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, when the reels 3L to 3R rotate, the timing until the automatic stop / non-installation notification may be started. That is, the timing from before the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R becomes constant until the automatic stop / non-installation notification may be started. In this case, for example, after requesting the rotation start of all reels in step S10 of FIG. 52, the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 transmits a reel rotation command to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72, and the reel rotation is performed. By receiving the command, the sub CPU 81 may start timing until the automatic stop / non-installation notification. In this case, the automatic non-stop notification counter is a counter that measures the time from when the reel starts rotating until the stop operation is performed.

  In the embodiment, as the fade-out control, the fade-out control (fade-out control 1) and the fade-out control 2 ((2) of FIG. 90) and the fade-out control 3 ((3) of FIG. 90) of (1) of FIG. 90 are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in one fade-out control, the change in the volume value per unit game may be increased over time and then decreased again.

  In the embodiment, the big bonus game is adopted as the bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, so-called challenge bonus games and single bonus games may be adopted as bonus games.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and parrots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the game machine 1 is simulated for a home-use game machine. In that case, as the recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used.

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 31 CPU
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Informing means for informing information for giving an advantageous state to the player,
A period determining means for determining a between row cormorants period the notification by the notification means,
Period updating means for updating the period,
A period between the display means that displays at least part of the period after updating by the period or the period updating means determined by said period updating means,
And duration addition determining means for determining whether to add the time,
Equipped with
The period updating means subtracts the period when the notification is given by the notifying means, and when the period addition determining means determines to add the period, sets the period determined to be added to the current period. Determine the added period as a new period,
Before Symbol Period display means, when the period to be displayed is zero by the time display means, in the case of displaying at least a part of the period after updating by said period updating means, after updating by said period updating means In some cases, the period of
The notification means, wherein the period duration of the updated by the updating means not only greater when more 0, even if the period is 0, the broadcast information to provide advantageous conditions for pre-Symbol player A gaming machine characterized in that it may be played.

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