JP6843211B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, it is provided with a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel as well as being provided in plurality corresponding to each of these reels. , All reels are rotated based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and each reel is stopped based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called "pachislot") that stops and displays is known. Such a game machine grants a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when the combination of symbols related to a combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window, that is, when the combination is established.

Currently, the mainstream gaming machines draw one or two or more combinations from a plurality of combinations in advance based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"), and the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery"). Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the "internal winning combination") and the player's stop operation, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, if none of the winning combinations are won in the internal lottery (that is, if the winning combination is not in the internal lottery), the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is not displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Further, depending on the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination, there is a combination that cannot be established unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, or a combination that is established regardless of the timing of the stop operation. That is, if a winning combination that cannot be established unless the stopping operation is performed at an appropriate timing is determined as the internal winning combination, a stopping operation at an appropriate timing (so-called "pressing") is required. The person is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

There are two types of roles: a small role that gives the player a game value when it is established, and a replay role that allows a replay without inputting the game value (hereinafter referred to as "replay"). In addition, there are game machines that have a bonus game that increases the probability of determining a small role as an internal winning role over a predetermined period of time. In particular, as a type of bonus game, a big bonus game that gives a large profit to the player (hereinafter referred to as " , "BB operating state") and a regular bonus game (called "RB game state") that gives a small profit compared to BB are currently mainstream. According to the game machine, the BB operating state or RB is established when the BB combination (hereinafter referred to as "BB") for starting the BB operating state or the RB combination (hereinafter referred to as "RB") for starting the RB gaming state is established. The game state starts.

Further, there is known a gaming machine provided with a high-probability replay state and a low-probability replay state in which the probability that a replay is determined is different as an internal winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a game machine, the probability of winning the replay increases as the probability of losing the internal lottery decreases in the high-probability replay state, so that the player can play the game more advantageously than in the low-probability replay state. .. Further, a gaming machine provided with a specific state (referred to as "CZ") as a game state, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the specific state (CZ), the game state is changed to a high-probability replay state. There are known gaming machines that display an image indicating that the current gaming state is in the specific state when the transition is made and the state is in the specific state (CZ). According to the game machine, when the player recognizes that the game state is a specific state (CZ) from the displayed image, the player satisfies a predetermined start condition to achieve a high probability replay state (RT). ) Can be transferred. Further, the game machine sets the game state to the specific state (CZ) when the setting is changed, but the current game state of the liquid crystal display device or the like is a game state other than the specific state (CZ). Display an image indicating that there is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-143931

However, according to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the setting is changed or the like, even if the gaming state is a specific state (CZ), the liquid crystal display device or the like has a gaming state in which the current gaming state is other than the specific state. An image indicating that it is (RT) is displayed, and an effect corresponding to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like is executed. Then, even though the actual game state is a specific state (CZ), the effect as if it is another game state (RT) is executed, and the effect that is disadvantageous to the player occurs. However, it may shift to a high-probability replay state, and a contradiction may occur between the generated production and the actual game state, which may cause discomfort to the player. Further, with respect to the transition to the low-probability re-gaming state, which is a disadvantageous game state for the player, it is required to improve the interest of the player in the game. In addition, it is required to improve the interest of the player in the game with respect to the mode of displaying the effect image.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's interest in playing a game. Another object of the gaming machine of the embodiment is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's interest in playing a game with respect to a transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. Further, in the game machine of one embodiment, even when an image showing a game state other than the actual game state is displayed as an image showing the game state due to a setting change or the like, the actual game state and the displayed image are displayed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from being uncomfortable with the game by preventing a contradiction with the effect performed according to the above.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, a winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination according to a start operation by the player, and a stop operation by the player. Correspondingly, a stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a plurality of special combinations are simultaneously determined and specified as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means. When the stop operation for the column is first performed, a determination means for determining which of the constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the plurality of special roles has stopped in the specific column, and The effect display means capable of displaying the effect image corresponding to the constituent symbols determined to be stopped by the determination means is provided , and in the plurality of the special combinations, any of the constituent symbols is stopped in the specific row. Even in some cases, it is characterized in that the benefits that can be finally granted are the same.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the stop control means is determined by the winning combination determining means when a plurality of the special winning combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations and the stop operation for the specific row is first performed. In addition, at least one of the constituent symbols can be stopped in the specific row regardless of the timing of the stop operation.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect display means performs the next stop operation on a column other than the specific column on the effect image corresponding to the constituent symbol determined to be stopped by the determination means. It is characterized in that it can be displayed before it is displayed.
Further, in the gaming machine of one embodiment, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels, and a plurality of reels arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels. It is started by a display window (design display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of a symbol, a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detecting means. A symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) that changes the symbol displayed on the display window by rotating the reel based on the detection of the operation, and a game value. A high-probability re-game state (for example, the RT3 operating state described later) in which the probability that the re-game combination (for example, replay) that is permitted to start the game is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the normal game state. Internal winning from a plurality of roles including a high-probability re-game operating combination (for example, RT3 operating combination described later) and a plurality of specific roles (for example, red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry described later). The winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that determines the winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means, and the reels are provided corresponding to the reels to rotate the reels. A combination of a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation for stopping and a symbol related to the internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is configured. With reference to the effective line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the display window, the corresponding reel rotation is performed after the stop operation is detected. If the number of draw-in allowed symbols (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames described later) that is allowed to be drawn into the effective line before stopping is within the limit, the constituent symbols stop along the effective line. When the stop control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the rotation of the reel and the stop control means stop the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols, the symbols related to the combination along the effective line. A determination means for determining the establishment or non-establishment of a combination depending on whether or not the combination of is displayed (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) and a game value for imparting a game value according to the combination determined to be established by the determination means. The high-probability replay game by the granting means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) and the determination means. The high-probability re-gaming state is started based on the determination that the operating combination is established, and the number of games in the high-probability re-gaming state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 33 games). The probability that the re-game combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the high-probability re-game state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for ending the high-probability re-game state and the determination means is higher than that in the normal game state. Moreover, the first low-probability re-game operating combination (for example, the RT1 operating combination described later) or the second low-probability re-gaming state (for example, the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state described later) that is lower than the high-probability re-gaming state is activated. The low-probability re-gaming state is started based on the establishment of the low-probability re-game operating combination (for example, the RT2 operating combination described later), and the number of games in the low-probability re-gaming state reaches a predetermined number of games. A low-probability re-game state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that terminates the low-probability re-game state based on the above, the first low-probability re-game operating combination, and the second low-probability re-game operation. There are a plurality of operating combinations, and the plurality of the first low-probability re-gaming operating combinations constitute a combination of symbols related to the first low-probability re-gaming operating combination in at least one specific reel of the plurality of reels. The symbols are different from each other, and the plurality of the second low-probability re-game operating combinations have different constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the second low-probability re-gaming operating combination in the specific reel. There are a plurality of effective lines (for example, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8d, a cross down line 8e, and a cross up line 8a described later), and the plurality of specific combinations included in the internal winning combination are, respectively, in the specific reel. The constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the specific combination are different (for example, the red cherry symbol, the blue cherry symbol, and the yellow cherry symbol described later), and the winning combination determining means duplicates the plurality of specific combinations to form an internal winning. It is configured to be determinable as a combination (for example, a group of overlapping cherry combinations described later), and the stop control means is used when the winning combination determining means duplicates the plurality of specific combinations and determines as the internal winning combination. Regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols related to the specific combination of any of the specific combinations determined as the internal winning combination in duplicate is set as 1. The first, which displays a stop along the effective line and shares the configuration symbol between the specific combination whose stop is displayed and the specific reel. 2 The combinations of symbols related to the low-probability re-game operating combination are stopped and displayed along the effective line (for example, "cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" on the top line 8b described later, and "cherry" on the cross-down line. Symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol "), the stop control means is one of the plurality of specific combinations without the winning combination determining means duplicating the plurality of specific combinations and determining the internal winning combination. By determining any of the specific winning combinations as the internal winning combination (for example, a single red cherry described later) and performing a stop operation on the specific reel at a predetermined timing, the internal winning combination can be applied to the specific reel. When the constituent symbols (for example, the red cherry symbol described later) constituting the combination of the symbols related to the specific combination determined as are stopped and displayed, the symbol related to the specific combination determined as the internal winning combination is displayed. The combination of the symbols related to the first low-probability re-game operating combination, in which the combination is stopped and displayed along the effective line of 1 and the constituent symbols are shared between the specified combination displayed as stopped and the specific reel, is described in 1 above. Stop display along the effective line different from the effective line of (For example, "Red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-Bell symbol" on the top line 8b described later, "Red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol" on the cross-down line. ), The low-probability re-game state control means has a predetermined number of games (for example, 333) until the low-probability re-game state started based on the establishment of the first low-probability re-game operating combination. The game) is characterized in that the number of games is larger than the predetermined number of games (for example, 111 games) until the low-probability re-game state started based on the establishment of the second low-probability re-game operating combination is ended. To do.
Further, in the gaming machine of one embodiment, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels, and a plurality of reels arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels. It is started by a display window (design display area 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of a symbol, a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detecting means. A symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) that changes the symbol displayed on the display window by rotating the reel based on the detection of the operation, and a game value. A high-probability re-game state (for example, the RT3 operating state described later) in which the probability that the re-game combination (for example, replay) that is permitted to start the game is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the normal game state. A high-probability re-game operating combination (for example, RT3 operating combination described later) and a low-probability re-game in which the probability that the re-game combination is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in the normal gaming state and lower than in the high-probability re-gaming state. A first low-probability re-game operating combination (for example, RT1 operating combination described later) and a second low-probability re-gaming operating combination (for example, RT2 described later) that activate a gaming state (for example, RT1 operating state or RT2 operating state described later). The winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that determines the internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations including the operating combination) based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. A stop operation is detected by a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) provided corresponding to each of the reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the reel, and the stop operation detecting means. At that time, the constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination are based on the effective line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the display window. , Within the number of draw-allowable symbols (for example, the maximum number of sliding frames described later) that are allowed to be drawn into the effective line in advance between the time when the stop operation is detected and the time when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In the case of, the stop control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the rotation of the reel so that the constituent symbols stop along the effective line, and the stop control means stop the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols. When this is done, the combination is established or the combination is established depending on whether or not the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed along the valid line. A determination means for determining failure (for example, the main CPU 31 described later), a game value giving means for imparting a game value according to a combination determined to be established by the determination means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later), and the above. The high-probability re-game state is started based on the determination by the determination means that the high-probability re-game operating combination has been established, and the number of games in the high-probability re-game state is a predetermined number of games (for example, 33 games). ) Is reached, the high-probability re-game state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that terminates the high-probability re-game state, and the first low-probability re-game operating combination or the second by the determination means. The low-probability re-game state is started based on the establishment of the low-probability re-game operating combination, and the low-probability re-game state is based on the number of games in the low-probability re-game state reaching a predetermined number of games. The first low probability is provided for at least one specific reel (for example, the left reel 3L described later) of the plurality of said reels, which comprises a low probability replay state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for terminating the above-mentioned first low probability. The constituent symbols (for example, the red cherry symbol described later) constituting the combination of the symbols related to the re-game operating combination (for example, "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" described later) have a predetermined timing (for example, red cherry). Regarding the symbol, if the stop operation is detected at the timing when the stop start position described later is “0” to “6”, “14” to “20”), the position is not drawn into the effective line by the stop control means. In addition to being arranged in, a combination of symbols related to the second low-probability replay operating combination (for example, "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol", "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" and "watermelon symbol" described later and The constituent symbols (for example, the red cherry symbol, the blue cherry symbol, and the yellow cherry symbol described later) constituting the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol") are said to be described regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is detected. It is arranged at a position where it is drawn into the effective line by the stop control means, and the reels other than the specific reel (for example, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R described later) are related to the first low-probability replay operating combination. The constituent symbols constituting the combination of symbols (for example, the bell symbol in the right reel 3R) and the constituent symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the second low-probability replay operating combination (for example, the watermelon symbol in the right reel 3R) are The stop control means regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is detected. The low-probability re-gaming state control means is arranged at a position where the player is drawn into the effective line, and the low-probability re-gaming state is started based on the establishment of the first low-probability re-game operating combination. The predetermined number of games (for example, 333 games) until the end is the predetermined number of games (for example, 333 games) until the low-probability re-game state started based on the establishment of the second low-probability re-game operating combination. For example, it is characterized by having more than 111 games).
Further, in the gaming machine of one embodiment, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the respective reels, and a plurality of reels arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels. A symbol display means having a symbol display area (design display areas 4L, 4C, 4R described later) for displaying a part of the symbol, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, a start switch 6S described later), and Based on the fact that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means (for example, the stepping motor 49L described later) that changes the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel. 49C, 49R), a winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the start operation being detected by the start operation detecting means, and stopping. The reel based on a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting an operation, an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and a stop operation detected by the stopping operation detecting means. The stop control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that stops the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the symbol, and the stop control means cause the fluctuation of the plurality of symbols. Whether or not the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed along the effective line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display area when stopped. A display combination determining means for determining the establishment or non-establishment of the internal winning combination (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) and a profit giving means for giving a profit according to the combination determined to be established by the display combination determining means. (For example, the main CPU 31 described later) and a setting value changing means for setting one of a plurality of setting values by detecting a setting operation for setting a setting value that determines the degree of advantage for the player. (For example, a setting value change switch 200 described later), an image data storage means for storing image data of an image displayed in each gaming state (for example, a control ROM 72 described later), and a plurality of image data storage means stored. An image that displays an image showing each gaming state based on an image data selection means (for example, a sub CPU71 described later) that selects image data from among types of image data and the image data selected by the image data selection means. Data display means (eg , A sub CPU 71, a liquid crystal display device 5) described later, an effect data storage means (for example, a control ROM 72 described later) for storing a plurality of effect determination tables defining a plurality of types of effect data, and the effect determination table. An effect data selection means (for example, a sub CPU 71 described later) that selects an effect data from a plurality of types of effect data, and an effect execution means (for example, an effect execution means) that executes an effect based on the effect data selected by the effect data selection means. , Sub CPU 71) described later, and a high-probability re-gaming state in which the re-gaming combination, which is established to allow the start of the game regardless of the input of the game value, is determined as the internal winning combination with a relatively high probability. Is started according to the establishment of a high-probability re-gaming combination (for example, 7-bell-bell), and is terminated based on the satisfaction of the high-probability re-gaming state end condition (for example, described later). The main CPU 31) and the low-probability re-game state in which the re-game combination is determined as the internal winning combination with a relatively low probability as compared with the high-probability re-game state (for example, With a low-probability re-game state control means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) that starts according to the establishment of the cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell / watermelon symbol and ends based on the satisfaction of the low-probability re-game state end condition. , The game transition preparation state that shifts the gaming state to the high-probability re-gaming state according to the establishment of the high-probability re-gaming combination, or shifts the gaming state to the low-probability re-gaming state according to the establishment of the low-probability re-gaming combination. A game transition preparation state control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that starts or ends according to a state control condition is provided, and a set value is changed in the game transition preparation state control condition by the set value changing means. The high-probability re-game state control means includes a setting change control condition that sometimes starts the game transition preparation state, even when the high-probability re-game combination is established in the low-probability re-game state. The low-probability re-game state control means does not start the high-probability re-game state, and even if the low-probability re-game combination is established in the high-probability re-game state, the low-probability re-game state Is not started, and the image data selection means is a game transition preparation state (for example, after the end of BB) started by the high-probability re-game state, the low-probability re-game state, or the setting change control condition. In that case, the first image data is selected, and the game state control rule other than the control condition at the time of changing the setting is selected. In the case of the game transition preparation state started by the above, the second image data different from the first image data is selected, and the effect data selection means is the high probability replay state or the low probability. In the case of the re-game state, the effect data is selected from the re-game effect table, and in the case of the game transition preparation state started by the setting change control condition, the effect data is selected from the setting change effect determination table. It is characterized in that the effect data for notifying that the low-probability replay combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is not included in the effect determination table at the time of selection and the setting change.

With this configuration, the set value changing means sets one of a plurality of set values by detecting a setting operation for setting a set value that determines the degree of advantage for the player, and stores image data. The means stores image data that stores the image data of the image displayed in each gaming state, and the image data selection means selects image data from a plurality of types of image data stored by the image data storage means. The image data display means displays an image showing each game state based on the image data selected by the image data selection means, and the effect data storage unit displays a plurality of effect determination tables defining a plurality of types of effect data. The effect data selection means selects the effect data from a plurality of types of effect data based on the effect determination table, and the effect execution means performs the effect based on the effect data selected by the effect data selection means. The high-probability re-game state control means is executed, and the high-probability that the re-game combination, which is allowed to start the game regardless of the input of the game value by being established, is determined as the internal winning combination with a relatively high probability. The re-game state is started according to the establishment of the high-probability re-game combination, and is terminated based on the satisfaction of the high-probability re-game state end condition, and the low-probability re-game state control means is compared with the high-probability re-game state. Then, the low-probability re-game state in which the re-game combination is determined as an internal winning combination with a relatively low probability is started according to the establishment of the low-probability re-game combination, and the low-probability re-game state end condition is satisfied. The game transition preparation state control means shifts the gaming state to the high-probability re-gaming state according to the establishment of the high-probability re-gaming combination, or changes the gaming state to the low-probability re-gaming state according to the establishment of the low-probability re-gaming combination. The game transition preparation state to be transferred to is started or ended according to the game transition preparation state control condition. At this time, the game transition preparation state control condition includes a setting change control condition for starting the game transition preparation state when the set value is changed by the set value changing means, and the image data selection means has a high probability of re-setting. If the game state, low-probability re-game state, or game transition preparation state started by the control condition at the time of setting change is selected, the image data for re-game is selected and started by the game state control condition other than the control condition at the time of setting change. When the game transition preparation state has been performed, the game transition image data is selected, and the effect data selection means is produced from the re-game effect table when the high-probability re-game state or the low-probability re-game state is established. If the data is selected and the game transition preparation state is started by the control condition at the time of setting change, the effect data is selected from the effect determination table at the time of setting change, and the low probability re-game is displayed in the effect determination table at the time of setting change. It does not include the production data for notifying that the combination has been decided as the internal winning combination.

Therefore, according to the game machine, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game with respect to the display mode of the effect image. Further, according to the gaming machine of one embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game even with respect to the transition of the gaming state which is disadvantageous to the player. Further, according to the game machine of one embodiment, when the game state is the game transition preparation state due to the change of the set value and the image showing the game state is the image for re-game, the low-probability re-game combination is the internal winning combination. Since the effect of notifying that the decision has been made is not performed, the player performs a stop operation according to the notification effect of notifying that the low-probability re-game combination has won internally, so that the image showing the game state is used for re-game. By preventing the disadvantage of shifting the gaming state to the low-probability replaying state even though the image is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable with the game.

Further, in the gaming machine of one embodiment, the effect determination table at the time of setting change includes special effect data for notifying that the high-probability re-game combination internal winning combination has been determined, and the effect data selection means. Is in the game transition preparation state started by the setting change control condition, and when the symbols constituting the high-probability re-game combination stop along the effective line, the special effect data is selected. It is characterized by.

Therefore, according to the game machine, when the game state is the game transition preparation state due to the setting value change due to the setting change or the like, and the image showing the game state is the re-game image, the special effect is executed. Therefore, the player can know that the current gaming state is the game transition ready state, and can expect the transition to the high-probability re-gaming state.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game. Further, according to the game machine of one embodiment, when the game state is the game transition preparation state due to the change of the set value and the image showing the game state is the image for re-game, the continuous effect is not executed, so that the continuous effect is continued. By establishing a high-probability re-game combination during the production, it is possible to prevent a contradiction in which the game state shifts to the high-probability re-game state even though the re-game image is displayed as an image showing the game state. , It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the arrangement table of the symbol on the reel of a game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of a game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for the general game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT3 operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT4 operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for the RB game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of a game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a bonus of a game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (01) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (02) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (03) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (04) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (05) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (06) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (07) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (08) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (09) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (10) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (11) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 1 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 2 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area of the game machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 2 storage area of the game machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 3 storage area of the game machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carry-over combination storage area of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effective stop button storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation stop button storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination expected storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect determination table for RT1, RT2, RT3 operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect determination table for the general game state of a game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect determination table for the general game state (after setting change) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of RT operation state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example in the case of the production number "70" of the game machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example in the case of the production number "71" of the game machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example in the case of the production number "72" of the game machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example in the general game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example at the time of displaying the 2D code of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the screen example in the general game state (after setting change) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interrupt processing by the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the initialization processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storage process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority pull-in data acquisition process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the slide frame number determination process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority pull-in control processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus end check processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the RT game number counter update processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation check processing performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board communication processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect table selection process for BB / MB operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process for RT4 operation state performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect confirmation process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game number subtraction processing performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving a stop command performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special small combination effect data selection process performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display command reception processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display command reception processing performed in the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect data determination process for the end of a bonus performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with three rotating reels for displaying symbols in a variable manner, and is a card given to the player in addition to coins, medals, tokens, and the like. A game machine capable of playing a game using the game value such as, so-called pachislot game machine will be described. Further, in the following embodiments, the pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 has a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later, and a front surface that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. A door 1b and a door 1b are provided.

A panel display unit 2a and a liquid crystal display unit 2b as substantially vertical surfaces are formed on the front surface of the central portion of the front door 1b. Inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back surface of the liquid crystal display portion 2b), three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 3) described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and is within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R fluctuate as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the display window of the present invention.

A substantially horizontal pedestal portion 10 is formed below the panel display portion 2a and the liquid crystal display portion 2b. On the left side of the pedestal portion 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting a credited medal are provided by a push button operation. One of the credited medals is inserted into the 1-BET button 11 by pressing the button once. Two of the credited medals are inserted into the 2-BET button 12 by pressing the button once. The maximum BET button 13 is three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number of medals that can be inserted in one game (however, the maximum number in the RB game state and the CB game state) by pressing the button once. The number of inserted sheets is 2))). By operating these BET buttons 11, 12 and 13, the winning line described later is activated.

A medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10. Depending on the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the winning line described later is activated.

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) and payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a prize is established, the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the prize is paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. It can be stored. In addition, winning means stopping the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination on the effective line. A small role is a role in which medals are paid out when the winning combination is established.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as production sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

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

At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, on the right side of the start lever 6, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's stop operation, respectively. Is provided. Here, when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is being performed, the first stop of the rotation of the reel is called the first stop, and the rotation of the two reels is performed after the first stop. The second stop of reel rotation is called the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is the last when the remaining one reel is rotating. Stopping the rotation of the reel is called the third stop. Further, the stop operation for the player to make the first stop is called the first stop operation. Similarly, the stop operation for the player to make the second stop is called the second stop operation, and the stop operation for making the third stop is called the third stop operation.

An LED 101 is provided on the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light in a light emitting pattern according to the situation of the game, and the effect and the notification are performed.

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

The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals inserted for playing the game (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the 2-BET button 12 is operated or two medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or three medals are inserted.

The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the number of medals to be paid out and the number of stored (credit) medals at the time of winning a prize.

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

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

In each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in each vertically long rectangular symbol display area 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three of the symbols are displayed. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R have a function as a so-called display window.

The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with four winning lines connecting any of the upper, middle, and lower rows in each of the above-mentioned symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the game machine 1 determines whether or not the winning combination is established based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as a valid line, and a line such as a center line 8c that is not an activated winning line or a winning line is referred to as an ineffective line.

The top line 8b is a line connecting the upper regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. The bottom line 8d is a line connecting the lower regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. The cross-up line 8a is a line connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. The cross-down line 8e is a line connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R, respectively. In the present embodiment, the center line 8c connecting the middle regions of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is not a winning line.

The effect display area 23 is a display area of the liquid crystal display unit 2b excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The effect display area 23 displays a predetermined image to perform the effect. It is also possible to display a predetermined image not only in the effect display area 23 but also in the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R to perform the effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol sequences arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an array of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and a symbol array in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types are arranged is drawn on the reel sheet. Specifically, a sequence of symbols consisting of a red cherry symbol, a blue cherry symbol, a yellow cherry symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol, a red G symbol, a red 7 symbol, a blue 7 symbol, a yellow 7 symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn. ing.

Code numbers "00" to "20" for specifying the position of each symbol are predetermined for each symbol, and are stored in ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 3, as a data table. ing.

In each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the maximum interval between each replay symbol is 4 symbols. This corresponds to the maximum number of sliding frames, "4" frames. The number of sliding frames will be described in detail later, but the gaming machine 1 draws in the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination by the maximum number of sliding frames, that is, a maximum of 4 frames from the time when the stop operation is detected, and is an effective line. Stop the rotation of the reel so that it stops upward. That is, when the single replay described later is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay symbol is pulled in regardless of the timing when the stop operation is performed for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The replay pattern is always displayed.

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

The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and a circuit for random number sampling is added thereto. The microcomputer 30 is composed of a main CPU 31, a storage means ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

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

The main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value and the internal lottery table described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the detection of the internal winning combination and the stop operation. Let me. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination is established based on the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. If the winning combination is established, the player is given a profit such as paying out medals according to the winning combination. Further, as will be described later, the main CPU 31 starts the RT3 operating state in which the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a relatively high probability when the RT3 operating combination is established, and ends it according to a predetermined condition. The RT1 operating state and the RT2 operating state, in which the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a relatively lower probability than the RT3 operating state, are started when the RT1 operating state is established, and the replay is set to a predetermined condition. Therefore, it is terminated, and the RT2 operating state is started when the RT2 operating combination is established, and is terminated according to a predetermined condition. Further, the main CPU 31 shifts to the RT3 gaming state according to the establishment of the RT3 operating combination, and shifts to the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state according to the establishment of the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination. It starts when the conditions are satisfied and ends when the RT1, RT2, or RT3 operator is established.

The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment is a winning combination determining means, a stop controlling means, a display combination determining means, a profit-giving means, a high-probability re-gaming state controlling means, a low-probability re-gaming state controlling means, and a game transition. Configure the ready state control means.

The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 36.

Further, the game machine 1 stores the extracted random number value in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33, which will be described later. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 for each game, the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 60 and 61) described later.

As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the main CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 contains a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 56 to 73 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 2 and FIGS. 5 to 29 described later), and a sub-control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) for transmission to are stored.

Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for specifying the extracted random number value, game state, operating state, number of payouts, bonus carry-over status, set value, etc., various counters, and flags are set. A part of this information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-mentioned command.

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

Further, each circuit for controlling the operation of each of the above-mentioned actuators is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to the control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

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

The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (number of credits, etc.) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. As a result, the medals housed in the hopper 40 are paid out.

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

Further, each switch and each circuit that generates an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each of the above-mentioned circuits and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 30. As each switch and each circuit, start switch 6S, stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, set value change. There is a switch 200S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

The start switch 6S detects the player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30. The start switch 6S of the present embodiment constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present invention.

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

The BET switches 11S to 13S detect the player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing the insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. ..

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

The setting value change switch 200S is composed of a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like. The set value can be changed by the set value change switch 200S. The setting change switch 200S of the present embodiment constitutes the setting value changing means of the present invention.

The set value can be set in four stages of "1", "4", "6", and "H", and by selecting the internal lottery table described later based on the set value, BB1 and BB2 , BB3, MB, etc., change the probability that each winning combination will be determined as an internal winning combination. The set values are "1", "4", "6", and "H" when arranged in order from the one that is disadvantageous to the player. That is, the case where the set value is "H" is the most advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

The details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 70 in this embodiment will be described later.

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

Further, a reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The output of the reel index clears the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 to "0". In this way, the symbol positions within the range of one rotation are specified for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol due to the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to the symbol counter being updated by "1".

A symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 2) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. This symbol arrangement table has a code number from "00" to "20", which is sequentially assigned for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, based on the position where the above-mentioned reel index is output. , It is associated with a symbol code that identifies the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

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

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

When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a display combination search process, that is, a combination determination / failure determination process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 14) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the display combination and the corresponding payout are set.

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

When it is determined that the combination of the symbols related to the winning is displayed when the C / P switch 14S is switched to the credit mode, the number of payouts according to the combination of the symbols related to the winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit drive circuit 48, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, the payout or credit of medals, which is performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, may be collectively referred to as “payout”.

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

The sub-control circuit 70 controls for producing a game-related effect using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub control circuit 70 determines the content of the effect and performs various effect processes based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. Further, there are a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L, 21R and LED 101 as main actuators whose operation is controlled by the sub-control circuit 70. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp provided on the front surface of the game machine 1 (see FIG. 1) but also as a back lamp or the like provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like based on the program stored in the control ROM 72. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives the game state, various commands, and the like from the main control circuit 60, and stores various information in the SDRAM 73. The sub CPU 71 executes a program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information, etc. stored in the SDRAM 73, so that the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the LED 101 can perform the effect. Determine the content. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect content, and also controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the lighting of the LED 101.

Further, the sub CPU 71 acquires a random number value to be used when determining the effect content or the like by executing the random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72. However, when the random number generator and the sampling circuit are provided in the sub control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, the process is not necessary.

Further, as will be described later, the sub CPU 71 selects any image data from the image data stored in the control ROM 72, and based on the selected image data, an image showing each gaming state on the liquid crystal display device 5. Is displayed. Further, the sub CPU 71 selects one of the effect contents stored in the control ROM 72, and executes an effect such as displaying the effect content on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the selected effect content. ..

The sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment constitutes the image data selection means, the image data display means, the effect data selection means, and the effect execution means of the present invention. Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 of the present embodiment constitutes the image data display means of the present invention.

The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing a program executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables and the like. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling light output by LED 101, and sound output by speakers 21L and 21R. A voice control task for controlling the operation, an effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area includes a table storage area for storing the effect determination table and the like, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. , It has an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern of light and the like. Further, in particular, the control ROM 72 stores the image data of the image displayed in each gaming state and a plurality of effect determination tables that define a plurality of types of effect contents. In the present embodiment, the control ROM 72 constitutes the image data storage means and the effect data storage means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

Next, the internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the internal lottery table determination table, the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery processing (see FIGS. 60 and 61) and the number of lottery times are defined for each game state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the game state is the general game state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general game state is used, and the game state is the RB game state. If, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used.

Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, "29" is determined as the number of lottery when the game state is the general game state, and "5" is set as the number of lottery when the game state is the RB game state. It is determined. However, when the gaming state is a general gaming state and is a BB1 carry-over state, a BB2 carry-over state, a BB3 carry-over state, or an MB carry-over state, which will be described later, the number of lottery is changed from "29" to "25" in the internal lottery process. Will be updated.

Next, the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11. Note that FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT3 operating state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RT4 operating state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the RB game state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The internal lottery table is a table used when performing an internal lottery, that is, when determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 60 and 61) described later. In the internal lottery table, a lottery value and a data pointer are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used for determining the hit request flag, which will be described later, and defines a small win / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Numerical values of "0 to 12" are specified as the small role / replay data pointer, and "0 to 4" are specified as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or more winning combinations, and one or more winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and BB1, BB2, depending on the bonus data pointer. The bonus combination of either BB3 or MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

Each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to each winning number for each set value. The internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 show the lottery values corresponding to the set values "1" and "H", and the lottery values corresponding to the set values "4" and "6" are shown. The description is omitted. Further, on the right side of the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, a value obtained by subtracting the lottery value corresponding to the set value “1” from the lottery value corresponding to the set value “H” is shown. The internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 11 defines a lottery value common to each set value.

Next, a method of determining the data pointer using the lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values "0 to 65535", and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and digitized. It is done by determining whether or not it is. The digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of the subtraction is negative. For example, when the internal lottery table for the general game state of FIG. 6 is determined as the internal lottery table, and the set value is "H" and the extracted random number value is "40", the main CPU 31 is first set to "40". , The lottery value “24” corresponding to the winning number “29” is subtracted. The subtraction result is "40-24 = 16", which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value "24" corresponding to the winning number "28" from the subtracted value "16". The subtraction result is "16-24 = -8", which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number "28" as the internal winning combination, that is, "0" as the small winning combination / replay data pointer and "2" as the bonus data pointer. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the more likely it is that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (" 65536 ")".

The various lottery performed using the lottery value described later is the same as the case of determining the data pointer. That is, in the tables for various lottery, the lottery value is defined corresponding to the item (for example, the winning number) that may be selected by lottery, and the total value of the lottery value is all that may be extracted. It matches the number of random values in (for example, 65536). Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

In the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 6, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers "1" to the winning numbers "29" are defined. The internal lottery table for the general game state (setting 1) has a value of any one of "1" to "10" as a small winning combination / replay data pointer for the winning numbers "1" to "10". Is specified, and "0" is specified as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number "1" to the winning number "10" is determined, one of a plurality of small wins or replays is specified. Only the winning combination or a group consisting of a plurality of winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) is not determined as the internal winning combination. Here, the fact that the combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that each combination constituting the combination group is determined as the internal winning combination at the same time.

In addition, the internal lottery table for the general game state is any one of "3" to "7" or "10" as a small winning combination / replay data pointer for the winning numbers "11" to "25". Since the numerical value of is specified and the numerical value of any of "1" to "4" is specified as the bonus data pointer, when the winning number "11" to the winning number "25" is determined, , A role group consisting of one role or a plurality of roles is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small winning combinations or replays, and at the same time, any bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) is an internal winning combination. Determined as a role.

Further, the internal lottery table for the general game state defines a numerical value of "0" as a small winning combination / replay data pointer for the winning numbers "26" to "29", and the bonus data pointer is " Since any of the numerical values from "1" to "4" is specified, if the winning number "26" to the winning number "29" is determined, any of the bonus combinations (BB1, BB2, BB3 or BB3 or Only MB) is determined as the internal winning combination.

The internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state shown in FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table for replacing the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the RT1 operating state. .. Specifically, for example, when the lottery value of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is replaced by the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" is "8180" to "8985". And the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is replaced from "800" to "800". As will be described later, since the data pointer corresponding to the winning number "1" corresponds to the duplicate replay combination group, the winning probability of the duplicate replay combination group increases as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" increases. Will increase from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "8985/65536 (about 13.7%)". The data pointer corresponding to the winning number "2" corresponds to the single replay, but since the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" does not change, the winning probability of the single replay is "800/65536 (about). 1.2%) ”does not change. Therefore, in the RT1 operating state, the probability of losing to the internal lottery decreases and the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination increases as compared with the general game state, so that the reduction rate of medals is suppressed. Will be done.

The internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state shown in FIG. 8 is an internal lottery table for replacing the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the RT2 operating state. .. Specifically, for example, when the lottery value of the internal lottery table for the general game state is replaced by the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state, if the set value is "H", it corresponds to the winning number "1". The lottery value is replaced from "8180" to "8985", and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is replaced from "800" to "4200". Therefore, when the set value is "H", the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "8985/65536 (about 13.7)". %) ”, On the other hand, the probability that a single replay will be decided as an internal winning combination will increase from“ 800/65536 (about 1.2%) ”to“ 4200/65536 (about 6.4%) ”. Will be. When the set value is "1", the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" is replaced from "8180" to "8985", and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is ". It is replaced from "800" to "3000". Therefore, when the set value is "1", the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "8985/65536 (about 13.7)". %) ”, On the other hand, the probability that a single replay will be decided as an internal winning combination will increase from“ 800/65536 (about 1.2%) ”to“ 3000/65536 (about 4.6%) ”. Will be. Therefore, in the RT2 operating state, the probability of losing to the internal lottery decreases and the probability that the single replay and the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination increases as compared with the general game state, so that the number of medals decreases. The rate is suppressed.

The internal lottery table for the RT3 operating state shown in FIG. 9 is an internal lottery table for replacing the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the RT3 operating state. .. Specifically, for example, when the lottery value of the internal lottery table for the general game state is replaced by the internal lottery table for the RT3 operating state, if the set value is "H", it corresponds to the winning number "1". The lottery value is replaced from "8180" to "45996", and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is replaced from "800" to "800". Therefore, when the set value is "H", the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "45996/65536 (about 69.6)". %) ”, On the other hand, the probability that a single replay will be determined as an internal winning combination does not change from“ 800/65536 (about 1.2%) ”. When the set value is "1", the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" is replaced from "8180" to "46445", and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is ". It is replaced from "800" to "800". Therefore, when the set value is "1", the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination is from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "46445/65536 (about 70.9)". %) ”, On the other hand, the probability that a single replay will be determined as an internal winning combination does not change from“ 800/65536 (about 1.2%) ”. Therefore, in the RT3 operating state, the probability of losing to the internal lottery decreases and the probability that the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination increases as compared with the general game state, so that the reduction rate of medals is suppressed. Will be done.

The internal lottery table for the RT4 operating state shown in FIG. 10 is an internal lottery table for replacing the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the RT4 operating state. .. Specifically, for example, when the lottery value of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is replaced by the internal lottery table for the RT4 operating state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" is "8180" to "20000". And the lottery value corresponding to the winning number "2" is replaced from "800" to "4000". Therefore, the winning probability of the duplicate replay combination group has increased from "8180/65536 (about 12.3%)" to "20000/65536 (about 30.5%)", and the winning probability of the single replay has increased to "800/65536 (about 30.5%)". It will increase from "1.2%)" to "4000/65536 (about 6.1%)". Therefore, in the RT4 operating state, the probability of losing to the internal lottery decreases and the probability that the single replay and the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination increases as compared with the general game state, so that the number of medals decreases. The rate is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 11, the internal lottery table for the RB game state has a lottery value corresponding to each winning number so that the total lottery value corresponding to the winning number "1" to the winning number "5" is "65536". Therefore, in the RB game state, one or more small winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations with a probability of "65536/65536 (100%)". Further, in the internal lottery table for the RB game state, all the bell role groups described later corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer "12" have a probability of "62487/65536 (about 95.3%)" as the internal winning combination. The lottery value is specified so that it is determined in, and if all the bell combination groups are determined to be internal winning combinations as described later, any of bell 1, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell. Since the configuration is such that the above is always established, the player can play the game advantageously in the RB game state. Only in the internal lottery table for the RB game state, the lottery value is set so that the middle G, which will be described later, corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "11" is determined as the internal winning combination with a probability of "1/655536". It is stipulated, and when the middle stage G is established, the two-dimensional code is displayed after the BB operating state ends.

In the present embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and the lottery value is a ratio to "0 to 65535", which is a range in which a random number value is extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, "0 to 654") corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, the internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number the random value is included in the winning range. That is, the fact that each internal lottery table defines the lottery value is synonymous with defining the random number width (winning range) for each combination or combination group.

Next, the transition between the gaming state and the operating state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CB gaming state. Further, the operating state of the game machine 1 includes an RT1 operating state, an RT2 operating state, an RT3 operating state, an RT4 operating state, a BB1 operating state, a BB2 operating state, a BB3 operating state, and an MB operating state. These various gaming states / operating states are basically distinguished by the type of combination that may be determined as the internal winning combination, the winning probability of the internal winning combination, and the like.

The RB game state is a game state that ends when 12 games are played or 8 times a prize is established, and is a game state that repeatedly operates in the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the BB3 operating state. The CB game state is a game state in which each game ends, and is a game state in which the game is repeatedly operated in the MB operation state. As for the BB1 operating state, BB2 operating state, and BB3 operating state, BB1, BB2, and BB3 are determined as internal winning medals, respectively, and the combination of symbols related to BB1, BB2, and BB3 is stopped and displayed on the effective line. It starts and ends with the payout of 344 medals. The MB operating state starts when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination and the combination of symbols related to the MB is stopped and displayed on the valid line, and ends when 105 medals are paid out. The RT1 operating state starts when the RT1 operating combination described later is established in the general gaming state, and ends when the digestion or bonus combination of the 333 game is determined as the internal winning combination. The RT2 operating state starts when the RT2 operating combination described later is established in the general gaming state, and ends when the digestion or bonus combination of 111 games is determined as the internal winning combination. The RT3 operating state starts when the RT3 operating combination described later is established in the general gaming state, and ends when the digestion or bonus combination of 33 games is determined as the internal winning combination. The RT4 operating state starts when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, RT1 operating state, RT2 operating state, RT3 operating state, and RT4 operating state, and when the bonus combination is established. finish. The general game state starts when the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, the BB3 operating state, the MB operating state ends, or the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, and the RT3 operating state end after a predetermined number of games have been exhausted. It ends when the RT1 operating combination, the RT2 operating combination, the RT3 operating combination is established, or the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination.

As described above, the reduction rate of medals is suppressed in the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, and the RT3 operating state as compared with the general gaming state. In particular, in the RT3 operating state, the reduction rate of medals is greatly suppressed, so that the player generally feels that he / she can play the game advantageously. On the other hand, since the reduction rate of medals is suppressed even in the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state, it seems to be advantageous for the player at first glance, but the reduction rate of medals is not much different from that of the general gaming state. , Since the transition to the RT3 operating state is hindered, some players may feel that the game in the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state is disadvantageous. Therefore, the RT3 operating state may be referred to as high RT, the RT1 operating state and the RT2 operating state may be referred to as low RT.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and the bonus internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the internal winning combination determination table for small wins / replays and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses are collectively referred to as the internal winning combination determination table.

The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining the internal winning combination based on the data pointer in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 60 and 61) described later. The hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined in the internal winning combination determination table. The hit request flag is data for identifying the internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is the internal winning combination can be identified by whether or not which bit is "1". Further, the winning request flag is an internal winning combination 1 storage area, an internal winning combination 2 storage area, or an internal winning combination 3 storage area (internal winning combination 1 storage area, internal winning combination 2 storage area, and internal), each of which is composed of 1 byte, which will be described later. This is data stored in any of the internal winning combination storage areas) in which the winning combination 3 storage areas are collectively referred to as the internal winning combination storage area).

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12, hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “12” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer "0" corresponds to the loss, and the small role / replay data pointer "1" corresponds to the replay and the middle stage replay ("duplicate replay role"). Abbreviated as "group"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer "2" corresponds only to the replay (abbreviated as "single replay"). The small role / replay data pointer "3" corresponds only to watermelon, and the small role / replay data pointer "4" corresponds only to red cherries (abbreviated as "single red cherry"). .. Next, the small role / replay data pointer "5" corresponds only to the blue cherry (abbreviated as "single blue cherry"), and the small role / replay data pointer "6" corresponds only to the yellow cherry. (Abbreviated as "single yellow cherry"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer "7" corresponds to red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry (abbreviated as "overlapping cherry role group"), and the small role / replay data pointer "8" , Only bell 1 is supported (abbreviated as "single bell"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer "9" corresponds to the red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell (abbreviated as "overlapping color bell role group"), and the small role / replay data pointer "10". Corresponds to the special small role 1, the special small role 2, and the special small role 3 (abbreviated as "special small role group"). Next, the small role / replay data pointer "11" corresponds only to the middle stage G, and the small role / replay data pointer "12" corresponds to bell 1, red bell, blue bell, and yellow bell. (Abbreviated as "all bell roles"). When the small role / replay data pointers "2", "7", "9", "10", "12") are determined, a plurality of roles are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations. It becomes. Further, the winning request flag data 1 is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the winning request flag data 2 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the winning request flag data 3 is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area. It is stored.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 13, hit request flags corresponding to the bonus data pointers “0” to “4” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer "0" corresponds to the loss, and the bonus data pointer "1" corresponds to BB1. Next, the bonus data pointer "2" corresponds to BB2, and the bonus data pointer "3" corresponds to BB3. Next, the bonus data pointer "4" corresponds to MB. The data 4 of the hit request flag is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

Here, when the winning numbers "11" to the winning numbers "25" are determined based on the internal lottery table for the general game state, both the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are "0". Therefore, as described above, a combination consisting of one combination or a plurality of roles is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays, and any of BB1, BB2, BB3, and MB. Will be decided as the internal winning role.

Next, the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol combination table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the symbol combination table, the combination of symbols related to the privilege grant displayed on the valid line, the data indicating the display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols, the storage area type, and the number of payouts are defined. The data indicating the display combination includes a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, and a display combination 3 storage area (display combination 1 storage area, display combination 2 storage area, and display combination 3 storage area, each of which is 1 byte, which will be described later. It is data stored in any of the display combination storage areas). In addition, which display combination storage area the data is stored in is defined by the storage area type.

On the symbol combination table, as display roles, red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, replay, middle replay, watermelon, bell 1, special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3, red bell, blue bell, Yellow bell, middle G, BB1, BB2, BB3 and MB are set.

The red cherry is established when "red cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is displayed on the effective line. When the red cherry is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. It is said. In addition, "ANY" means that any symbol may be used.

The blue cherry is established when "blue cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is displayed on the effective line. When the blue cherry is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. It is said. In addition, "ANY" means that any symbol may be used.

The yellow cherry is established when "yellow cherry symbol-ANY-ANY" is displayed on the effective line. When the yellow cherry is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. It is said. In addition, "ANY" means that any symbol may be used.

In the present embodiment, the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state is activated by the formation of the red cherry, the blue cherry, or the yellow cherry in the general gaming state. Specifically, when a red cherry is established by displaying "red cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" on the effective line, "blue cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. As a result, when the blue cherry is established, the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and when the yellow cherry is established, the RT1 operating state that continues for 333 games is activated. That is, the red cherry established by displaying the "red cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", the blue cherry established by displaying the "blue cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", and the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY". The yellow cherry formed by displaying "-bell symbol" corresponds to the RT1 activator.

On the other hand, when a red cherry is established by displaying "red cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" on the effective line, blue by displaying "blue cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" on the effective line. When the cherry is established, the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and when the yellow cherry is established, the RT2 operating state that continues for 111 games is activated. That is, the red cherry formed by displaying the "red cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", the blue cherry established by displaying the "blue cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", and the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY". -The yellow cherry formed by displaying "Watermelon pattern" corresponds to the RT2 activator.

Further, as will be described later, when the game machine 1 determines a single red cherry, a single blue cherry, or a single yellow cherry as an internal winning combination, the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R or the right symbol display area 4R The bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area. In this case, the player performs a stop operation on the left reel 3L at a timing that does not stop the red cherry symbol, the blue cherry symbol, or the yellow cherry symbol in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. It is possible to avoid the operation of the RT1 operating state. On the other hand, as will be described later, when the overlapping cherry combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the game machine 1 displays a watermelon symbol in the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R or the lower area of the right symbol display area 4R. Stop display. In this case, the game machine 1 always has a red cherry symbol, a blue cherry symbol, or a red cherry symbol or a blue cherry symbol in the upper region or the lower region of the left symbol display area 4L regardless of the timing at which the player performs the stop operation on the left reel 3L. Since the yellow cherry symbol is stopped, the player cannot avoid the operation of the RT2 operating state.

The game machine 1 has a "red cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", a "blue cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", and a "yellow cherry symbol" that can be avoided from being displayed on the effective line depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. When "-ANY-bell symbol" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol") is displayed on the effective line, the RT1 operating state is continued for 333 games. On the other hand, in the game machine 1, it is impossible to avoid displaying on the effective line depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, "red cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", "blue cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol". , "Yellow cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol") is displayed on the valid line, RT2 operation state is continued for 111 games. Let me.

Replay is established when "replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol" is displayed on the effective line. As a result, the re-game is performed in the next game. That is, in the next game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game in which the replay is established are automatically inserted without being based on the insertion operation by the player. As a result, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned payout of medals and re-gaming are examples of imparting game value.

The middle replay is established when "Blue 7 symbol-Replay symbol-Watermelon symbol" is displayed on the effective line. As a result, the replay is performed in the next game as in the case where the replay is established.

In the present embodiment, when the single replay is determined to be the internal winning combination, the game machine 1 controls the reel stop to "replay symbol-replay symbol" regardless of the timing at which each stop operation is performed. -Stop the rotation of the reel so that "Replay symbol" is displayed on the effective line.

On the other hand, in the game machine 1, when the overlapping replay combination group is determined to be the internal winning combination, the symbols (see FIG. 2) of the left reel 3L symbol positions "06" to "09" are the left symbols, as will be described later. When a stop operation is detected while located in the middle area of the display area 4L (that is, when the stop start position described later is "06" to "09"), the left symbol display area 4L The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the blue 7 symbol stops in the upper area or the lower area, and the symbols (see FIG. 2) other than the symbol positions "06" to "09" of the left reel 3L are the left symbol display area 4L. If a stop operation is detected while located in the middle region, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the replay symbol stops in the upper region or the lower region of the left symbol display area 4L. Further, in the game machine 1, the overlapping replay combination group is determined to be the internal winning combination, and the stop operation order by the player is the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel (“left-middle-right”). In that case, if the replay symbol is stopped in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, the replay is performed in the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R or the lower area of the right symbol display area 4R. When the symbol is stopped and the blue 7 symbol is stopped in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R or the lower area of the right symbol display area 4R Stop the watermelon symbol in the area.

Here, as described above, when the RT2 is in the operating state, the probability that the single replay is determined as the internal winning combination differs depending on the set value. In addition, when the duplicate replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the player presses the blue 7 symbol so that the stop start position described later with respect to the left reel 3L is "06" to "09". It can be stopped on the effective line. As a result, the player counts the number of times the replay is established while continuing to press the button so that the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is "06" to "09" in the RT2 operating state. Can be guessed, and the interest in the game machine can be improved. On the contrary, if the player does not continue to push the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L to be "06" to "09", the replay is established because the single replay is decided as the internal winning combination. It is not possible to know whether the replay was established because the duplicate replay combination group was decided as the internal winning combination. Therefore, the player counts the number of times the replay is established by continuing to press the button so that the stop start position with respect to the left reel 3L is "06" to "09", and how many times during the game. That is, it is possible to grasp the probability that the single replay is determined as the internal winning combination, and to estimate the set value.

Watermelon is established when "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the watermelon is established, 6 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 2. ..

Bell 1 is established when "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the bell is established, 8 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 14 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 2. ..

The special small winning combination 1 is established when "Red 7 symbol-Blue 7 symbol-Yellow 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the special small winning combination 1 is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. Is done.

The special small winning combination 2 is established when "blue 7 symbol-yellow 7 symbol-red 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the special small role 2 is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. Is done.

The special small winning combination 3 is established when "yellow 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the special small winning combination 3 is established, one medal is paid out when the number of medals inserted is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is two. Is done.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 has a special "chainji" when a special small winning combination group is determined as an internal winning combination in a general gaming state, an RT1 operating state, an RT2 operating state, or an RT3 operating state. The production sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Further, when the game machine 1 makes a special effect sound of "chain getter", the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L and is displayed in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Depending on the design, the change getter effect described later is executed. Specifically, the game machine 1 executes the "change getter (No. 1) effect" when the red 7 symbol is displayed in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, and the blue 7 When the symbol is displayed, the "change getter (No. 2) effect" is executed, and when the yellow 7 symbol is displayed, the "change getter (No. 3) effect" is executed. On the other hand, when the game machine 1 makes a special effect sound of "chaining" and the first stop operation is for a reel other than the left reel 3L, the game machine 1 performs a "change getter (No. 1) effect". Execute. In addition, "Change Getter (No. 1) Production" includes "Change Getter (No. 1) Winning Production" and "Change Getter (No. 1) Losing Production". If the bonus role of is decided at the same time, "Change Getter (No. 1) Winning Production" is executed, and if only the special small role group is decided as the internal winning role, "Change Getter (No. 1)" "Loss production" is executed. The same applies to "change getter (No. 2) production" and "change getter (No. 3) production".

The red bell 1 is established when "red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the red bell 1 is established, 8 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 2. Will be done.

The blue bell 1 is established when "blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the blue bell 1 is established, 8 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 2. Will be done.

The yellow bell 1 is established when "yellow 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the yellow bell 1 is established, 8 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 2. Will be done.

In the present embodiment, when the red bell, the blue bell, or the yellow bell is established in the general game state, the RT3 operating state that continues for 33 games is activated. Further, when the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, and the RT3 operating state are completed by digesting the 333 games, 111 games, and 33 games, respectively, without the bonus combination being determined as the internal winning combination, the general gaming state is established. Become. Further, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the general game state, RT1 operating state, RT2 operating state, and RT3 operating state, the RT4 operating state is activated, and the bonus combination is established in the RT4 operating state. Continue until.

The middle G is established when "Red 7 symbol-Red G symbol-Red 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line. When the middle G is established, 15 medals will be paid out. When the middle G is established, "Red 7 symbol-Red G symbol-Red 7 symbol" is displayed on the cross-up line 8a. Further, when the middle stage G is established, the two-dimensional code is displayed after the BB operating state ends.

BB1 is established when "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the BB1 operating state is established. BB2 is established when "blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the BB2 operating state is established. BB3 is established when "Yellow 7 symbol-Yellow 7 symbol-Yellow 7 symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the BB3 operating state is established. The game machine 1 continuously operates the RB game state in the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the BB3 operating state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 344. Further, the RB game state ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of times the prize is established reaches 8 times. However, even before the end condition of the RB game state is satisfied, if the BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, or the BB3 operating state ends because the number of medals paid out exceeds 344, the RB game state is reached. Also ends with this. The BB1 operating state, the BB2 operating state, and the BB3 operating state may be collectively referred to as the BB operating state.

MB is established when "red G symbol-red G symbol-red G symbol" is displayed on the effective line, and thereafter, the MB is in the operating state. In the MB operating state, the game machine 1 continuously operates the CB gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 105. In the CB game state, all the small winning combinations are set as internal winning combinations, and the maximum number of sliding frames for the left reel 3L is "1". Therefore, in the CB game state, the player can stop the favorite symbol on the effective line by performing the stop operation on the left reel 3L at an appropriate timing.

In addition, red cherry, blue cherry, yellow cherry, replay, middle replay, watermelon, bell 1, special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3, red bell, blue bell, yellow bell, middle G, BB1, If a combination of symbols other than the combination of symbols related to BB2, BB3 or MB is displayed on the effective line, it will be lost.

Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus operating table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The bonus operating table is a table used when setting conditions for terminating the BB operating state, the MB operating state, and the RB gaming state. The bonus operating table defines the end conditions related to the BB operating state, the MB operating state, and the RB gaming state. Specifically, in the bonus operating table, "344" is defined as the value of the bonus end number counter as the BB operating state end condition, and "105" is defined as the value of the bonus end number counter as the MB operating state end condition. Is stipulated. Further, in the bonus operation table, "12" and "8" are defined for the values of the number of possible games and the number of times the prize can be won, respectively, as the end conditions of the RB game state. That is, in the game machine 1, the BB operating state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 344, and the MB operating state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 105. Further, the RB game state ends when the game is played 12 times or the prize is won 8 times.

Next, the priority table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a priority table of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the priority table shown in FIG. 16, priority (that is, priority 1 to priority 3) is defined for each combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Specifically, the priority order is defined according to the pull-in data 1, the pull-in data 2, and the pull-in data 3 corresponding to the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination. The priority indicates the order in which the winning internal winning combination is preferentially drawn. The fetched data has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area, and each bit corresponds to each combination. In the priority table, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to replay, and the second priority is a combination of symbols related to bonus combinations (BB1, BB2, BB3, MB). .. Next, the third priority is the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination.

Next, the stop table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 27. Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the stop table (01) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (02) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (03) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (04) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (05) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (06) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (07) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (08) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (09) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (10) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a stop table (11) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, although not shown, another stop table is also stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61.

The stop table is a table used when determining the number of slip frames for stop data in the slide frame number determination process described later with reference to FIG. 68. In the stop table, the number of slip frames for stop data corresponding to the stop start positions "0" to "20" is specified for each stop button. The stop start position is a symbol position located on the center line 8c when a stop operation is detected, and is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is started to be stopped. For example, when a stop operation is detected when the bell symbol at the symbol position “17” is located on the center line c for the left reel 3L, the stop start position is “17”.

The stop table (01) shown in FIG. 17 is a table used when a single replay is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (01), when the number of slide frames for stop data corresponding to the left stop button is the number of slide frames, the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. As described above, the number of slip frames for the stop data is specified. Although the description of the number of stop data slip frames corresponding to the middle stop button and the right stop button is omitted in FIG. 17, the number of stop data slide frames is specified so that the replay symbol stops on the effective line. Has been done. Therefore, when a single replay is decided as an internal winning combination, the replay will always be established.

The stop table (02) shown in FIG. 18 is a table used when a duplicate replay combination group is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (02), when the number of slide frames for stop data corresponding to the left stop button is the number of slide frames, and the stop start position is "06" to "09", the left symbol display area 4L is displayed. The number of sliding frames for the stop data is specified so that the blue 7 symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area. When the stop start position is other than "06" to "09", the number of slip frames for stop data is increased so that the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper area or the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. It is stipulated. In FIG. 18, the description of the number of stop data sliding frames corresponding to the middle stop button and the right stop button is omitted, but when the stop start position of the left reel is "06" to "09", the middle stop button and the right stop button are shown. Stop data slide frame so that the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle area of the symbol display area 4C, and the watermelon symbol (replay symbol) is stopped and displayed in the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R. The number is specified. When the stop start position of the left reel is other than "06" to "09", the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle area of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper area of the right symbol display area 4R or The number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area.

The stop table (03) shown in FIG. 19 is a table used when a single red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (03), when the number of slide frames for stop data is set as the number of slide frames, the stop data slide frame is displayed so that "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the top line 8b. The number is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "12" or "13", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the red cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross-up line 8a.

The stop table (04) shown in FIG. 20 is a table used when a single red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (04), when the number of slip frames for stop data is set as the number of slide frames, the stop data slip is displayed so that "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross down line 8e. The number of frames is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "12" or "13", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the red cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d. When a single red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, either the stop table (03) or the stop table (04) may be used. For example, which one is used is determined by lottery based on a random number value. To.

The stop table (05) shown in FIG. 21 is a table used when a single blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (05), when the number of sliding frames for stop data is set as the number of sliding frames, the sliding frame for stop data is displayed as "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" on the top line 8b. The number is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "19" or "20", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the blue cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross-up line 8a.

The stop table (06) shown in FIG. 22 is a table used when a single blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (06), when the number of slip frames for stop data is set as the number of slide frames, the stop data slip is displayed so that "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross down line 8e. The number of frames is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "19" or "20", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the blue cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d. When a single blue cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, either the stop table (05) or the stop table (06) may be used. For example, which one is used is determined by lottery based on a random number value. To.

The stop table (07) shown in FIG. 23 is a table used when a single yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (07), when the number of sliding frames for stop data is set as the number of sliding frames, the sliding frame for stop data is displayed as "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" on the top line 8b. The number is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "5" or "6", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the yellow cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross-up line 8a.

The stop table (08) shown in FIG. 24 is a table used when a single yellow cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. On the stop table (08), when the number of sliding frames for stop data is set as the number of sliding frames, the sliding for stop data is displayed so that "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the cross down line 8e. The number of frames is specified. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "5" or "6", the number of slip frames for stop data is specified so that the yellow cherry symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Therefore, the "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-bell symbol" is stopped and displayed on the bottom line 8d. When a single yellow cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, either the stop table (07) or the stop table (08) may be used, but for example, which one is used is determined by lottery based on a random number value. Will be done.

The stop table (09) shown in FIG. 25 is a table used when a duplicate cherry combination group is determined as an internal winning combination. In the stop table (09), when the number of sliding frames for stop data is the number of sliding frames, "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" and "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" are displayed on the top line 8b. Alternatively, the number of sliding frames for stop data is specified so that "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" is stopped and displayed. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "5", "6", "12", "13", "19" or "20", the yellow cherry symbol is displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Since the number of sliding frames for stop data is specified so that the red cherry symbol or the blue cherry symbol is stopped and displayed, the cross-up line 8a includes "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" and "blue cherry symbol-". "ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" or "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" will be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the overlapping cherry combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT2 operating combination is always established.

The stop table (10) shown in FIG. 26 is a table used when a duplicate cherry combination group is determined as an internal winning combination. On the stop table (10), when the number of sliding frames for stop data is defined as the number of sliding frames, "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" and "blue cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" are displayed on the cross-down line 8e. The number of sliding frames for stop data is specified so that "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" is displayed as a stop. However, when the stop start position of the left reel is "5", "6", "12", "13", "19" or "20", the yellow cherry symbol is displayed in the lower area of the left symbol display area 4L. Since the number of sliding frames for stop data is specified so that the red cherry symbol or the blue cherry symbol is stopped and displayed, "red cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" and "blue cherry symbol-ANY" are on the bottom line 8d. The "design-watermelon symbol" or "yellow cherry symbol-ANY symbol-watermelon symbol" will be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the overlapping cherry combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT2 operating combination is always established. When the duplicate cherry combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, either the stop table (09) or the stop table (10) may be used. For example, which one is used by lottery based on a random number value. It is determined.

The stop table (11) shown in FIG. 27 is a table used when a special small combination combination group is determined as the internal winning combination and the first stop operation is a stop operation for the left reel 3L. .. In the stop table (11), when the number of slide frames for stop data corresponding to the left stop button is the number of slide frames, and the stop start position is "03" to "09", the left symbol display area 4L is displayed. When the blue 7 symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower area and the stop start position is "10" to "16", the yellow 7 symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower area of the left symbol display area 4L and stopped. When the start position is "17" to "20" and "00" to "02", the red 7 symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper or lower area of the left symbol display area 4L, respectively, for the stop data. The number of sliding frames is specified. Therefore, when the special small combination combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the red 7 symbol, the blue 7 symbol, or the yellow 7 symbol is always stopped and displayed in the upper or lower area of the left symbol display area 4L.

Next, the priority order table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. Note that FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the priority order table 1 of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the priority order table 2 of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The priority order table shows the order in which applicable numerical values are searched from a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (that is, "0" to "4"). The priority order table defines the priority order for each number of slip frames for stop data acquired based on the above-mentioned stop table. Further, the priority order table 1 shown in FIG. 28 is a priority order table used when not in the CB game state, and the priority order table 2 shown in FIG. 29 is a priority order table used in the case of the CB game state. .. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames in the CB gaming state is defined as "1" frames, and the maximum number of sliding frames in a state other than the CB gaming state is defined as "4" frames. The priority order table 1 and the priority order table 2 are used properly depending on whether or not there is a priority order table 1.

Next, the internal winning combination storage area and the carry-over combination storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33. Note that FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination 1 storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination 2 storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination 3 storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a carry-over combination storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, respectively, and store the internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is the internal winning combination by storing the data of "0" or "1" in the area of bits "0" to "7". Specifically, each bit of the bits "0" to "5" constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores "1" to replay, middle replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, respectively. Indicates that the yellow cherry is the internal winning role. In addition, each bit of the bits "0" to "4" constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores "1", so that the bell 1, the red bell, the blue bell, the yellow bell, and the middle G are inside, respectively. Indicates that it is a winning role. Further, each bit of the bits "0" to "6" constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores "1", so that the special small combination 1, the special small combination 2, the special small combination 3, and the BB1 are stored, respectively. , BB2, BB3, MB indicate that they are internal winnings. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, the display combination storage area on the RAM 33 stores the data indicating the display combination, but the display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It is composed of.

Next, the carry-over combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. The carry-over combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33, and stores carry-over combination information. The carry-over combination storage area is a BB1 carry-over state, a BB2 carry-over state, a BB3 carry-over state, or an MB carry-over state, respectively, by storing data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "3" to "6". Indicates whether or not.

Here, the BB1 carry-over state means a state in which when BB1 is determined as an internal winning combination in a general gaming state, BB1 is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB1 is established. The same applies to the BB2 carry-over state, the BB3 carry-over state, and the MB carry-over state.

Next, the operating flag storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. Note that FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the operating flag storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "0" to "6", so that RB is operating, BB is operating, MB is operating, and CB is operating, respectively. Indicates whether RT1 is operating, RT2 is operating, RT3 is operating, or RT4 is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off.

Next, the effective stop button storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 35. Note that FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of an effective stop button storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The effective stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The effective stop button storage area stores data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "0" to "2", and whether or not the pressing operation of the left stop button 7L is effective or not is medium. Indicates whether or not the pressing operation of the stop button 7C is effective, and whether or not the pressing operation of the right stop button 7R is effective. For example, the effective pressing operation of the left stop button 7L means that the rotation of the left reel 3L can be stopped by pressing the left stop button 7C, that is, the left reel 3L is rotating. Indicates that there is.

Next, the operation stop button storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of the operation stop button storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The operation stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33. The operation stop button storage area stores data of "0" or "1" in each area of bits "0" to "2", so that whether or not the left stop button 7L is activated or not is determined by the middle stop button 7C. Indicates whether or not the right stop button 7R has been activated. The operation of the left stop button 7L means that the left stop button 7L has been pressed.

Next, the symbol storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 37. Note that FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “2”).

The symbol storage area is an area for storing the symbol code corresponding to each area in the symbol display area 4 constituting each effective line, and is provided for each effective line. For example, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the effective line 1, the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L constituting the effective line 1 (top line 8b), the upper part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the left symbol display area 4R, respectively. Stores the corresponding symbol code. Such a symbol storage area is also provided for the other effective lines 2 to 4.

The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 37 shows a symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “2”. When the symbol position data is "2", the symbol of the symbol position "2" of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (red G symbol on the left reel 3L, red G symbol on the middle reel 3C, red on the right reel 3R). Corresponds to the case where the G symbol) is displayed in the middle of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the middle of the left symbol display area 4R, respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol (bell symbol) having the symbol position "3" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, and the symbol position "" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L. The symbol code indicating the symbol of "1" (red 7 symbol) will be stored. Further, the symbol (red cherry symbol) at the symbol position "3" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the symbol position "1" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the middle symbol display area 4L. The symbol code indicating the symbol (watermelon symbol) of is stored. Further, the symbol with the symbol position "3" (red 7 symbol) is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R, and the symbol position "1" is in the symbol storage area corresponding to the lower part of the right symbol display area 4L. A symbol code indicating a symbol (bell symbol) will be stored.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the display combination expected storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. Note that FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a display combination expected storage area of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.

In the display combination expected storage area, priority pull-in data determined according to the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions "0" to "20" of the rotating reel is stored. For example, when all the reels are rotating, the priority pull-in data is stored in the display combination expected storage area for the left reel, the display combination expected storage area for the middle reel, and the display combination prediction storage area for the right reel. When the rotation of the left reel is stopped and the middle reel and the right main reel are rotating, the priority pull-in data is stored in the display combination expected storage area for the middle reel and the display combination expected storage area for the right reel.

The priority pull-in data is data determined based on the priority specified in the priority table in the priority pull-in data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. 66. Specifically, when the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority table is "000000101", it corresponds to the replay, and when it is "00000011", it corresponds to a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3, MB). ), In the case of "000000010", it corresponds to a small winning combination, in the case of "00000001", it corresponds to stoptable, and in the case of "0000000000", it corresponds to stop prohibition.

Further, the higher the value of the priority pull-in data, the higher the priority, and by referring to the priority pull-in data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. .. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the rotation of the reel is stopped. In addition, among the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames "4" frames ("1" frames in the CB game state), the symbol corresponding to the maximum priority pull-in data has the highest priority. It becomes a high design. That is, the priority pull-in data indicates the order among the symbols arranged on the reels, and when there are a plurality of priority pull-in data having the same value as the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the number of sliding frames. The symbol with the highest priority is determined based on the priority order defined by the priority order table described above.

Next, the effect determination table stored in the control ROM 72 of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41. Note that FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of an effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of an effect determination table for a general game state of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of an effect determination table for a general game state (after setting change) of the game machine 1 in the present embodiment. Further, the control ROM 72 stores an effect determination table other than the effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 39 to 41, and each of them is used according to a predetermined condition.

Since the sub control circuit 70 manages various state information separately from the main control circuit 60, in order to distinguish between the various state information in the main control circuit 60 and the various state information in the sub control circuit 70, it is necessary to distinguish between the various state information in the main control circuit 60 and the various state information in the sub control circuit 70. Various state information in the sub control circuit 70 may be described with "(sub)" as in the general game state (sub).

The production determination table is a table for determining the production content. In the production determination table, lottery values are defined corresponding to the production numbers. The effect number corresponds to the effect content, and the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content by determining the effect number based on the random number value acquired in advance and the lottery value defined in the effect determination table. It should be noted that determining the effect number based on the random number value and the lottery value is called "effect content lottery".

Since the method of lottery is based on the lottery value, the description thereof will be omitted. However, when the sub CPU 71 subtracts the lottery value from the random number value, the sub CPU 71 sequentially subtracts the lottery value corresponding to the smaller (or larger) effect number. In addition, in this embodiment, when the effect content lottery is performed, a random number value in the range of "0 to 65535" is acquired in advance, and an effect that may be selected in each effect determination table. The lottery value is defined so that the total lottery value corresponding to the number is "65536".

Further, the sub CPU 71 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a basic basic screen corresponding to each gaming state / operating state (sub), and also selects an effect content according to the basic screen and executes the effect. It enhances playability. The sub CPU 71 is the liquid crystal display device 5 in the RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), RT3 operating state (sub), RT4 operating state (sub), or the general gaming state (sub) immediately after the set value is changed. The "forest" screen (see FIGS. 42 to 49), which will be described later, is displayed as a basic screen. On the other hand, in the general game state (sub) not immediately after the set value is changed, the liquid crystal display device 5 is made to display the "corridor" screen (see FIG. 53) described later as the basic screen.

The effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states shown in FIG. 39 shows the effect contents in the RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), or RT3 operating state (sub) (the basic screen is the "forest" screen). It is a table used when determining. In the effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, a lottery value is defined according to whether or not a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the game. The production contents determined by the production determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states include continuous battle production, small role notification production, specialty field suggestion production, and frying pan production. Note that FIG. 39 shows a part of the effect contents specified in the effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, and other effect contents are also specified.

The continuous battle production is a production performed over a plurality of games, in which getter 1, getter 2, getter 3 and an enemy character battle, and depending on the result of the battle, a bonus role (BB1, BB2, BB3 or BB3 or MB) is a production that suggests whether or not it was decided as an internal winning role. The continuous battle production includes a plurality of production contents according to the number of games for executing the continuous production, the production stage, the type of enemy character, the type of Getter Robo (registered trademark), and the battle result.

First, regarding the number of games for executing continuous production, the production numbers "1" to "9" and "20" to "37" correspond to the production contents for executing continuous battle production over three games, and the production number "40". ~ "45" corresponds to the effect content of executing the continuous battle effect over 4 games. If the continuous battle production spans three games, the appearance production in which the enemy character and Getter Robo (registered trademark) appear in the first game is executed, and the battle production in which the enemy character and Getter Robo (registered trademark) battle in the second game. Is executed, and in the third game, a winning / losing effect showing the winning / losing result of the battle is executed. In addition, when the continuous battle production spans four games, the appearance production in which the enemy character and Getter Robo (registered trademark) appear in the first game is executed, and the enemy character and Getter Robo (registered trademark) battle in the second game. The battle effect is executed, the win / loss effect showing the victory / defeat result (defeat only) of the battle is executed in the third game, the getter robo (registered trademark) is changed in the fourth game, and the reverse effect of winning the reverse is executed. When the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content corresponding to the effect numbers "1" to "9" and "20" to "37", the sub CPU 71 sets "2" in the continuous effect counter described later and the effect. By storing the numbers in the SDRAM 73 for three games, a continuous battle effect is executed. Similarly, when the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content corresponding to the effect numbers "40" to "45", the sub CPU 71 sets "3" in the continuous effect counter and stores the effect number in the SDRAM 73 for four games. By keeping it, continuous battle production is executed.

Regarding the production stage, the production numbers "1" to "3", "20" to "25", "43", and "45" correspond to the production contents in which the production stage is an empty stage, and the production numbers "4" to "4". "6", "26" to "31", "41", "44" correspond to the production content in which the production stage is the land stage, and the production numbers "7" to "9", "32" to "37". , "40", and "42" correspond to the production contents in which the production stage is the sea stage. During the continuous battle production, an image in which Getter No. 1, Getter No. 2 or Getter No. 3 is arranged is displayed on each production stage according to the determined production content. Getter No. 1 is good at the sky stage, Getter No. 2 is good at the land stage, and Getter No. 3 is good at the sea stage.

Regarding the types of enemy characters, the production numbers "1" to "9" correspond to the production contents in which the enemy character is a weak enemy character, and the production numbers "20" to "37" are enemy characters in which the enemy character is strong. Corresponds to the content of the production.

Regarding the types of Getter Robo (registered trademark), the production numbers "1", "4", "7", "20", "23", "26", "29", "32", and "35" are Getter Robo (registered trademarks). The registered trademark) corresponds to the production content of Getter No. 1, and the production numbers "2", "5", "8", "21", "24", "27", "30", "33", " "36" corresponds to the production content in which Getter Robo (registered trademark) is Getter No. 2, and the production numbers are "3", "6", "9", "22", "25", "28", and "31". , "34" and "37" correspond to the production contents in which Getter Robo (registered trademark) is Getter No. 3. In addition, the production numbers "40" and "41" are changed to Getter Robo (registered trademark), which is good at each production stage in the fourth game after the getter No. 1 loses in the third game (for example, the production number "40". In the case of the sea stage, it changes to Getter No. 3) Corresponds to the production content that wins in reverse. The production numbers "42" and "43" are changed to Getter Robo (registered trademark), which loses Getter No. 2 in the third game and is good at each production stage in the fourth game (for example, production number "43"). In the case of an empty stage, it will change to Getter No. 1) The production numbers "44" and "45" are changed to Getter Robo (registered trademark), which is good at each production stage in the 4th game after the getter No. 3 loses in the 3rd game (for example, the production number "44". In the case of the land stage, it changes to Getter No. 2) Corresponds to the production content that wins in reverse.

Regarding the battle results, the production numbers "1" to "9", "20" to "22", "26" to "28", "32" to "34", and "40" to "45" are Getter Robo (registered). Getter Robo (registered trademark) is the enemy character for the production numbers "23" to "25", "29" to "31", and "35" to "37". Corresponds to the defeated production content. In addition, in the effect determination table for RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, the effect content in which Getter Robo (registered trademark) wins the enemy character is selected only when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Is specified, the effect content is an effect content that suggests to the player that the bonus combination is determined to be the internal winning combination. On the other hand, since the lottery value is specified so that the effect content that Getter Robo (registered trademark) loses to the enemy character is selected only when the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination, the production content is This is a production content that suggests to the player that the bonus role has not been determined as the internal winning role.

In addition, in the game in which the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role, the lottery value is defined so that the production of battle with the enemy character can be easily executed on the production stage where each Getter Robo (registered trademark) is good at. .. For example, in the production determination table for RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, for Getter No. 1, in the game in which the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role, battle with the enemy character on the sky stage rather than the land stage or the sea stage. The lottery value is specified so that the effect to be performed can be easily executed. Specifically, the lottery value of the production number "20" corresponding to the empty stage is "10000", and the lottery value of the production numbers "21" and "22" corresponding to the land stage and the sea stage is "100". is there. On the other hand, in a game in which the bonus role is not determined as the internal winning role, the lottery value is set so that the production of battle with the enemy character can be easily executed in the production stage different from the production stage that each Getter Robo (registered trademark) is good at. It is stipulated. For example, in the production determination table for RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, for Getter No. 1, in a game in which the bonus role is not determined as the internal winning role, battle with the enemy character on the land stage or the sea stage rather than the sky stage. The lottery value is defined so that the effect of performing the above can be easily executed. Specifically, the lottery value of the production numbers "24" and "25" corresponding to the land stage or the sea stage is "3000", and the lottery value of the production number "23" corresponding to the empty stage is "100". is there.

In addition, when the production content in which Getter Robo (registered trademark) wins the enemy character is determined, it indicates that the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination after the continuous battle production is completed for the predetermined number of games. The "bonus winning" screen is displayed until the bonus combination is established. In addition, the content of the production in which Getter Robo (registered trademark) is defeated by the enemy character is determined, and while the continuous battle production related to the defeat of Getter Robo (registered trademark) is being executed, the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role. In that case, the continuous battle production related to the defeat ends.

Next, the small winning combination notification effect is an effect of notifying the small winning combination determined as the internal winning combination in the game. The effect numbers "50" to "53" and "80" to "82" correspond to the effect contents to be executed to perform the small role notification effect. The notification of the small winning combination is performed by displaying a color suggesting each small winning combination on a part of the display screen. For example, by displaying an image in which the main character has a yellow object, it is suggested that Bell 1 is determined as an internal winning combination.

Further, when the effect content "angle change effect (base & hero up)" corresponding to the effect number "52" is determined, the first image area change effect described later is executed using FIGS. 43 to 46. On the other hand, when the effect content "angle change effect (background up)" corresponding to the effect number "53" is determined, the second image area change effect described later is executed using FIGS. 47 to 49.

Next, the specialty field suggestion effect is an effect in which the child character suggests the specialty stage of each Getter Robo (registered trademark). The production numbers "70" to "72" correspond to the production contents to be executed to perform the specialty field suggestion production. The specialty field suggestion effect is as shown in FIG. 50 (corresponding to the effect number "70"), FIG. 51 (corresponding to the effect number "71"), and FIG. 52 (corresponding to the effect number "72"). It is done by displaying. For example, based on the image of FIG. 50 (corresponding to the effect number “70”), the player can grasp that Getter No. 1 is good at the empty stage. In addition, as described above, the battle production in which Getter No. 1 battles on the empty stage is likely to be selected when the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role, so the player is good at Getter No. 1. It is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility that the bonus role is determined as the internal winning role before the winning / losing effect of the third game is performed by executing the effect of performing the battle on the empty stage. Therefore, each image suggesting a field of specialty displayed by determining the production numbers "70" to "72" is a Getter Robo (registered trademark) when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. It is easy to perform a battle on the production stage that each Getter Robo is good at, and if the bonus role is not decided as the internal winning role, each Getter Robo (registered trademark) will be on a production stage other than the production stage that they are good at. It can be said that it is an image that suggests a correlation that the effect of performing a battle is easy to be executed.

Next, the frying pan effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) has been determined as the internal winning combination. Unlike the continuous battle production, the frying pan production is a production in which only one game is performed. In the frying pan production, the heroine character throws the dish from the frying pan and suggests whether or not the bonus role is decided as the internal winning role depending on whether or not it is placed on the plate. In the production determination table for RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, the production content (production numbers "75" to "77") on which the food is placed on the plate is selected only when the bonus combination is determined to be the internal winning combination. Since the lottery value is defined so as to be performed, the effect content is an effect content that suggests to the player that the bonus combination is determined to be the internal winning combination. On the other hand, since the lottery value is specified so that the bonus combination is selected only when the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination, the effect content (production number "78") in which the dish is not placed on the plate is specified. The content is a production content that suggests to the player that the bonus combination has not been determined as the internal winning combination. In addition, when the content of the production on which the dish is placed on the plate is decided, the bonus combination is established on the "bonus winning" screen indicating that the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination from the next game onward. Is displayed.

The effect determination table for the general game state shown in FIG. 40 is a table used when determining the content of the effect in the general game state (sub) (the basic screen is the “corridor” screen). In the effect determination table for the general game state, a lottery value is defined according to whether or not a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) is determined as an internal winning combination in the game. The contents of the effect determined by the effect determination table for the general game state include "hangar effect 4", "hangar effect 5", "hangar effect 6", "corridor dash effect 1", "corridor dash effect 2", and "corridor". There are "Dash effect 3", "Hangar development effect 1", "Hangar development effect 2", "Hangar development effect 3" and the like. Note that FIG. 40 shows a part of the effect contents defined in the effect determination table for the general game state, and other effect contents are also defined.

"Hangar effect 4", "Hangar effect 5", "Hangar effect 6", "Corridor dash effect 1", "Corridor dash effect 2", and "Corridor dash effect 3" are effects for notifying a small role. In addition, "Hangar development effect 1", "Hangar development effect 2", and "Hangar development effect 3" are effects that are selected only when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and are bonuses to the player. It is a production content that suggests that the role has been decided as an internal winning role.

The effect determination table for the general game state (after the setting is changed) shown in FIG. 41 shows the general game state (sub) immediately after the setting value is changed (the basic screen is the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, the RT3 operating state, and the RT4 operating state). The same "forest" screen as), a table used to determine the content of the production. In the production determination table for the general game state (after the setting is changed), the lottery value is defined according to whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, BB3 or MB) is determined as the internal winning combination in the game. For non-winning bonuses, the lottery value is determined according to whether the internal winning combination is an RT1 operating combination or an RT2 operating combination, an RT3 operating combination, or another combination (including loss). ing.

The effect determination table for the general game state (after the setting is changed) shown in FIG. 41 basically defines the same effect content as the effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states shown in FIG. "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 1", "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 2", and "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 3" corresponding to the numbers "83" to "85" have been added. ing.

Immediately after the set value is changed, the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 70 becomes a general gaming state. Further, in the sub control circuit 70, the gaming state becomes the general gaming state (sub), and the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the “forest” screen. Therefore, the player recognizes that the basic screen is the "forest" screen immediately after the setting value is changed, and thus the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, the RT3 operating state, and the RT4 operating state.

In the production determination table for the general game state (after changing the setting), the production numbers "1" to "9", "20" to "37", "40" to " "0" is specified as the lottery value corresponding to "45". In the case of the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, and the RT3 operating state, there is no transition to another RT operating state (for example, from the RT1 operating state to the RT3 operating state), but immediately after changing the set value, the basic screen is displayed as " In the general gaming state (sub) where the "Forest" screen is displayed and the player has the illusion that the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, the RT3 operating state, and the RT4 operating state are in the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, or the RT3 operating state. Depending on the establishment of the operating combination, it may shift to the RT1 operating state (sub), the RT2 operating state (sub), or the RT3 operating state (sub), respectively. Here, for example, when the continuous battle effect relating to the defeat that is negative for the player is executed, but the RT3 operating state is changed to the RT3 operating state that is more advantageous for the player than the general game state, the effect is There will be a contradiction with the transition of the gaming state. Therefore, immediately after the setting value is changed, the production content related to the continuous battle production is not selected.

As shown in FIG. 55, "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 1", "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 2", and "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 3" are combinations of symbols related to the RT3 operation combination. This is an effect for displaying "chance" every time the constituent symbols (7 symbols-bell symbol-bell symbol) are stopped on the effective line. Further, as shown in FIG. 41, when the RT3 operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, and a small combination other than the RT3 operating combination (excluding the RT1 operating combination and the RT2 operating combination, including the loss) is used as the internal winning combination. If it is decided, it is stipulated that "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 1", "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 2", and "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 3" are selected with a predetermined probability. Has been done. As a result, since the "forest" screen is displayed as the basic screen, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player who thinks that the RT3 operating state cannot be entered. Furthermore, even if the RT3 operating combination is not determined as the internal winning combination, an effect of displaying "chance" occurs with a predetermined probability, so that the player can play a general game in the current gaming state. It is possible to detect that the game is in a state, and if a "chance" effect occurs when the game stops on the effective line (7 symbols-bell symbol), the game shifts to the RT3 operating state. You can have expectations about the possibility of playing games, and you can improve your interest in games. In addition, "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 1", "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 2", and "RT3 operation combination stop special effect 3" are different display forms to display "chance". is there.

Further, the production determination table for the general game state (after the setting is changed) corresponds to the production numbers "50" to "53" and "80" to "82" so that the production content related to the small role notification production is not selected. "0" is specified as the lottery value. Immediately after changing the set value, the "Forest" screen is displayed as the basic screen, and in the general game state (sub) where the player has the illusion that he / she is in the RT1 operating state, RT2 operating state, RT3 operating state, or RT4 operating state. When the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination is established, the RT1 operating state (sub) and the RT2 operating state (sub), which are disadvantageous to the player, may be entered. In this case, by notifying the player that the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry corresponding to the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination have been determined as the internal winning combinations, the player is made to establish the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination. The transition to the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state may cause discomfort to the player who considers the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state to be a disadvantageous state. Therefore, immediately after the setting value is changed, the effect content related to the small winning combination notification effect is not selected.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 to 49, the RT1 operating state (sub), the RT2 operating state (sub), the RT3 operating state (sub), the RT4 operating state (sub), and the general gaming state immediately after the set value is changed ( The "forest" screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 in sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 42, the "forest" screen is basically composed of a first image display area 301 and a second image display area 302 divided by a boundary line 300. In the first image display area 301, a forest formed by a plurality of trees 303, a base 304 installed in the forest, and a member character 305 standing on the side of the base 304 are viewed from above. The image captured from is displayed. On the other hand, in the second image display area 302, the base 304, the member character 305 standing on the side of the base 304, and the tree 306 standing on the side of the base are virtualized in the first image display area 301. The image captured from the viewpoint position of the camera 320 is displayed. However, in reality, the virtual camera 320 is not displayed in the first image display area 301. When the sub CPU 71 determines the production contents of the "vibration effect (not developed 1)" and the "vibration effect (not developed 2)" corresponding to the above-mentioned effect numbers "50" and "51", the sub CPU 71 becomes the first. By controlling the image to vibrate in the image display area 301 and the second image display area 302 of 1, the player is given the impression that the forest is vibrating.

With reference to FIGS. 43 to 46, as the boundary line 300 moves to the left with the passage of time, the first image display area 301 becomes narrower and the second image display area 302 becomes wider. The area change effect will be described (the first image area change effect is an effect corresponding to the above-mentioned effect content "angle change effect (base & hero up)"). When it is decided to execute the first image area change effect, the boundary line 300 gradually moves to the left from the initial state before the boundary line 300 starts moving (see FIG. 43), and the forest is displayed. As the first image display area 301 decreases, the second image display area 302 displaying the base 304 and the tree 306 expands (see FIG. 44). Further, as time elapses, the first image display area 301 displaying the forest further decreases, the second image display area 302 expands, and the second image display area 302 becomes a base. Not only 304 and 306, but also tree 307 will be displayed (see FIG. 45). Further, as time elapses, the first image display area 301 for displaying the forest disappears, and only the second image display area 302 for displaying the base 304 and the trees 306 and 307 is displayed. (See FIG. 46). The position and size of the member character 305 in the second image display area 302 do not change during the execution of the first image area change effect.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 to 49, the boundary line 300 moves to the right with the passage of time, so that the first image display area 301 becomes wider and the second image display area 302 becomes narrower. The second image area change effect will be described (the second image area change effect is an effect corresponding to the above-mentioned effect content “angle change effect (background up)”). When it is decided to execute the second image area change effect, the boundary line 300 gradually moves to the right from the initial state before the boundary line 300 starts moving (see FIG. 47), and the forest is displayed. As the first image display area 301 expands, the second image display area 302 decreases and the base 304 and the tree 306 are no longer displayed (see FIG. 48). Further, as time elapses, the second image display area 302 disappears, and only the first image display area 301 that displays the forest is displayed (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 49, when only the first image display area 301 is displayed, the base 308 hidden on the left side of the base 304, which was not displayed in the initial state of FIG. 47, is displayed. Become.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52, the specialty field displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 when it is determined to execute the above-mentioned specialty field suggestion effect (effect numbers “70” to “72”). The suggestion image will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, when the effect number "70" is determined, an image indicating that the child character 401 issues a comment 411 indicating that Getter 1 is good at the empty stage is displayed. Will be done. Further, as shown in FIG. 51, when the production number "71" is determined, the image indicating that the child character 401 issues a comment 412 indicating that Getter No. 2 is good at the land stage. Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, when the production number "72" is determined, the image indicating that the child character 401 issues a comment 413 indicating that Getter 3 is good at the sea stage. Is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the “corridor” screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 in the general gaming state (sub) will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, in the general gaming state (sub), an image in which the member characters 501, 502, and 503 are dashing in the corridor 510 is displayed as the "corridor" screen. In the general gaming state (sub), the "corridor" screen is generally displayed, and when the production numbers "120" to "122" and "140" to "142" are determined, the hangar Transitions to the screen that displays.

Next, with reference to FIG. 54, when the middle stage G is established during the BB operating state (sub), the screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 when the BB operating state ends will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, when the middle stage G is established in the BB operating state (sub), the two-dimensional code 601 is displayed after the end of the BB operating state (sub). The two-dimensional code 601 is obtained by converting URL information indicating the address of a server that stores moving image data and the like, which can be a privilege for the player, into a two-dimensional code by encoding processing. The player can acquire the URL information by photographing the two-dimensional code with a portable telephone having a camera function and decoding the code. Further, the player can download moving image data or the like that can be a privilege for the player by connecting to a predetermined server indicated by the URL information via the Internet.

Next, with reference to FIG. 55, in the general game state (sub) immediately after the set value is changed, the effect contents “RT3 special effect 1 when the operating combination is stopped” corresponding to the above-mentioned effect numbers “83” to “85”, The screen displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 when "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 2" and "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 3" are determined will be described. As shown in FIG. 55, when the effect contents "RT3 special effect when the operating combination is stopped 1", "RT3 special effect when the operating combination is stopped 2", and "RT3 special effect when the operating combination is stopped 3" are determined, RT3 Every time the constituent symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the operating combination "7 symbols-bell symbol-bell symbol" stop on the effective line, "chance" is displayed.

Next, the change getter effect executed in the general gaming state (sub), RT1 operating state, RT2 operating state, RT3 operating state, or RT4 operating state will be described. The change getter effect is an effect that is executed when a special small role group is determined as the internal winning combination, and when the left reel 3L first stops, of the red 7 symbols, blue 7 symbols, or yellow 7 symbols. A change getter effect (No. 1), a change getter effect (No. 2), and a change getter effect (No. 3) are performed depending on which bonus symbol is stopped on the effective line. Therefore, when the special small winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the player performs the first stop operation on the left reel 3L at an appropriate timing to produce his / her favorite change getter effect. Can be executed. Therefore, when the game machine 1 determines the special small role group as the internal winning combination, it outputs a special production sound of "Chainji", and the game indicates that the special small role group is determined as the internal winning combination. Notify the person. Further, when the first stop is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the change getter effect (No. 1) is fixedly performed. If any of the bonus roles is determined as an internal winning role at the same time as the special small role group, change getter (No. 1 / win) production, change getter (No. 2 / win) production, change getter (No. 2 / win) production No. 3 / win) The production is executed. On the other hand, if only the special small role group is decided as the internal winning role, change getter (No. 1 / losing) production, change getter (No. 2 / losing) production, change getter (No. 3 / losing) production Is executed.

Next, the general gaming state (sub) transitions to the RT3 operating state (sub), then the RT3 operating state (sub) transitions to the BB operating state (sub), and then from the BB operating state (sub). A specific sound output when a lap transition is made by transitioning to the general gaming state (sub) and then again transitioning from the general gaming state (sub) to the RT3 operating state (sub) will be described. When the lap transition is made without shifting to the RT1 operating state (sub) or the RT2 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 is until the RT3 operating state (sub) at the time of the lap transition is completed. During that time, a specific sound is output. In the present embodiment, when the lap transition is made in the order of general gaming state (sub) → RT3 operating state (sub) → BB operating state (sub) → general gaming state (sub) → RT3 operating state (sub). A specific sound is output, but the general game state (sub) → RT3 operating state (sub) → BB operating state (sub) or MB operating state (sub) → general gaming state (sub) → RT3 operating state (sub) A specific sound may be output when a lap transition is made.

Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 56 to 73.

First, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 56. Note that FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and based on the occurrence of the interrupt, the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed. It is configured as follows.

First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs a process of restoring the register data and the execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power supply is shielded. Further, when the set value is changed, the main CPU 31 transmits a setting change command to the sub-control circuit 70. The setting change command includes information indicating the setting value.

Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases the data of the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes the parameters necessary for the current game to the writable area in the RAM 33, and goes to the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process of setting the RB game state when the game state is not the RB game state in the BB operation state.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later, using FIG. 59 (step S4). In the medal reception / start check process, the input number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input check of the start switch 6S is performed.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is turned on, it extracts a random number value for determining the internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random number value in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61 (step S6). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 11), and internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 12 and 13). To determine the internal winning role.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S7).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S8). The start command includes, for example, information such as game status information and internal winning combination information.

Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). When the rotation start of all reels is requested, the rotation start processing and the acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are performed.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S10). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the stop signals output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the player's stop operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process, which will be described later, using FIG. 65 (step S11). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of the symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S12). The display command includes information such as display combination information that identifies the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (step S13). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the number of payouts in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit display unit 19 displays the value of the credit counter. Further, in the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the number of payouts to pay out medals.

Next, when the bonus end number counter is "1" or more, the main CPU 31 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S13 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S14).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on (step S15). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S16), and the process of step S17. Move to. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB operating flag nor the MB operating flag is on, the process proceeds to the process of step S17.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that neither the BB operating flag nor the MB operating flag is on in the process of step S15, or when the process of step S16 is completed, it will be described later with reference to FIG. 71. The RT game number counter update process is performed (step S17).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S18). When this process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S2.

As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the processes from step S2 to step S18 as the processes in one game (one game), and when the process of step S18 is completed, the process of step S2 is executed so as to execute the process in the next game. Move to.

Next, the initialization process will be described with reference to FIG. 57. Note that FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the initialization process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 initializes all output ports when a power switch (not shown) is turned on (step S401).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a power-down error (step S402). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a power-down error has occurred, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S401. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the power down error does not occur, the main CPU 31 then initializes the CPU (step S403).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a RAM error (step S404). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RAM error has occurred, the main CPU 31 controls the display unit drive circuit 48 and causes the payout number display unit 18 to display that the RAM error has occurred. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is no RAM error, it then determines whether or not the setting key type switch is ON (step S405).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S405 that the setting key type switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S409. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting key type switch is on, it then accepts the setting of the setting values (1, 4, 6, H) by the reset switch (step S406). Specifically, each time an operation on the reset switch is detected, "1", "4", "6", and "H" indicating the set values are displayed in order in the last digit portion of the payout number display unit 18. ..

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S has been operated (step S407). When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not operated, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S406. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S has been operated, at that time, the value displayed in the last digit portion of the payout number display unit 18 is determined as the set value.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting key type switch has been turned off (step S408). At this time, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S408 until the setting key type switch is turned off. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting key type switch has been turned off, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S412.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting key type switch is not on in the process of step S405, it then determines whether or not the battery backup is normal (step S409). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the battery backup is normal, it returns to the state at the time of power off (step S410) and ends the initialization process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the battery backup is not normal, it determines the initial value (for example, "1") as the set value (step S411), and proceeds to the process of step S412.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the setting key type switch has been turned off in the process of step S408, or when the process of step S411 is completed, the main CPU 31 then transmits a setting change command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S412). ).

Next, the main CPU 31 clears the entire area of the RAM 33 (step S413). By this process, the operating flag storage area is also cleared, and the gaming state becomes the general gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores each setting in the RAM 33 (step S414). For example, the main CPU 31 stores the set value determined in the process of step S407 and the process of step S411 in the set value storage area of the RAM.

Next, the main CPU 31 initializes the communication data (step S415) and ends the initialization process.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the initialization process, it shifts to the process of step S2 of FIG. 56.

Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. 58. Note that FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a flowchart of bonus operation monitoring processing performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S34. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is on, it then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs the RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 15) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "12" in the playable number counter, sets "8" in the winning possible number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operation table. .. When the main CPU 31 finishes this process, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on in the process of step S31, it then determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S34). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is on, it turns on the CB operating flag (step S35) and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

That is, the main CPU 31 is always in the RB game state when it is in the BB operation state by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, in the previous game, the main CPU 31 is in the BB operating state even when either the playable number counter or the winning possible number counter becomes "0" and the RB game state ends. Is in the RB game state again. In addition, when the MB is in the operating state, the CB gaming state is always set. When the bonus operation monitoring process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S4 in FIG. 56.

Next, the medal reception / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. 59. Note that FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the medal reception / start check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic closing counter is "0" (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic closing counter is not "0", it shifts to the process of step S43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is "0", it then permits the passage of medals (step S42) and proceeds to the process of step S45. The automatic input counter is data for identifying whether or not the replay was established in the previous game.

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S41 that the value of the automatic closing counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 copies the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter (step S43) and clears the automatic closing counter (step S43). S44). The number of inserted counters is data for counting the number of inserted sheets.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S42 or step S44, the main CPU 31 then determines "3" as the maximum value of the input number counter (step S45).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (step S46). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the input number counter to "2" (step S47), and proceeds to the process of step S48.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is not on in the processing of step S46, when the processing of step S47 is completed, the value of the input number counter is maximum in the processing of step S56 described later. When it is determined that the values are not equal to each other, or when it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on in the process of step S57 described later, it is then determined whether or not the medal has passed (step S48). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to the process of step S54. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has passed, it then determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S49).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value in the process of step S49, "1" is added to the value of the credit counter (step S53), and the process proceeds to the process of step S54. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value, it then adds "1" to the value of the input number counter (step S50). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “4” in the effective line counter (step S51), transmits a BET command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S52), and proceeds to the process of step S54. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48, after performing the process of step S52 or the process of step S53, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is passing. Step S54). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the photo sensor that detects the inserted medal is in the process of detecting the medal. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal is passing, the process proceeds to the process of step S56. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, it checks the BET switches 11S to 13S (step S55). Specifically, when the BET switches 11S to 13S are on, the main CPU 31 specifies the type of the BET switch 11S to 13S, and sets the insertion number counter to the insertion number counter based on the maximum values of the insertion number counter, the credit counter, and the insertion number counter. Calculate the value to be added and update the input number counter. When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48 and any of the BET switches 11S to 13S is turned on, the main CPU 31 sets "4" in the effective line counter. In addition, the value of the input number counter is updated based on the type of the BET switches 11S to 13S that are turned on, and a BET command including information indicating the value of the input number counter is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S56). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the process proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the input number counter is equal to the maximum value, it then determines whether or not the start switch 6S is ON (step S57).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S57 that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on, it then prohibits the passage of medals (step S58) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 31 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, it shifts to the process of step S5 in FIG. 56.

Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61. Note that FIGS. 60 and 61 are diagrams showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery times based on the game state (step S61). Specifically, when the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines the RB game state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table and determines “5” as the number of lottery. When the RB operating flag is off, the general game state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and "29" is determined as the number of lottery.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process, which will be described later, using FIG. 62 (step S62).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (step S63). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the BB1 carry-over state, the BB2 carry-over state, the BB3 carry-over state, or the MB carry-over state. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000000", the main CPU 31 changes the number of lottery times to "25" (step S64), and shifts to the process of step S65.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" in the process of step S63, or after the process of step S64 is completed, the main CPU 31 then sets the same value as the number of lottery as the winning number ( Step S65).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S66). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 in the process of step S5 as random number data in the random number data storage area of the RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires the lottery value based on the winning number (step S67).

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as the random number data (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S67 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area according to the subtraction result.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process in step S68, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S69). At this time, when it is determined that the digit has been performed, the main CPU 31 determines the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S74), and proceeds to the process of step S75. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the digit has not been performed, it then subtracts "1" from the winning number (step S70) and subtracts "1" from the lottery number (step S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lottery is "0" (step S72).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is "0" in the process of step S72, it determines the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to "0" (step S73), respectively, and in step S75. Move to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lottery is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S67. After that, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S67 to step S72 (hereinafter, referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lottery becomes “0” or digit counting is performed.

Next, after the processing in step S73 or the processing in step S74 is completed, the main CPU 31 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and is based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Acquire the hit request flag (step S75).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area (step S76). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the data 1, data 2, and data 3 of the winning request flags defined in the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay, respectively, in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Area, internal winning combination 3 Stored in the storage area.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (step S77). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000000", the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus data pointer and acquires the hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer (step S78). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carry-over storage area (step S79). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the data 4 of the winning request flag defined in the bonus internal winning combination determination table in the carry-over combination storage area.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (step S80). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is "000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carry-over combination storage area is not "000000000", the main CPU 31 sets the RT4 operating flag to ON (step S81), and proceeds to the process of step S82.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the carry-over combination storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area in the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S82).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is ON (step S83). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is on, the bits 2 to 5 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the internal winning combination 3 storage area. “1” is set in bits 0 to 2 (step S84), and the internal lottery process is completed.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery process, it shifts to the process of step S7 in FIG.

In addition, the main CPU 31 performs the lottery of the internal winning combination by executing the above-mentioned iterative processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value to obtain a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is performed. The internal winning combination is determined based on each of the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

Next, the internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG. 62. Note that FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery table change process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S93. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (step S92), and ends the internal lottery table change process. Specifically, in the process of step S92, the main CPU 31 has a lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 60). And the data pointer is changed to the lottery value and the data pointer specified in the internal lottery table for RT1 operating state.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on in the process of step S91, it then determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S93). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (step S94), and ends the internal lottery table change process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general game state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 60) by RT2. Change to the lottery value and data pointer specified in the internal lottery table for the state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on (step S95).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 operating flag is not on in the process of step S95, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S97. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT3 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 (step S96), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general game state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 60) by RT3. Change to the lottery value and data pointer specified in the internal lottery table for the state.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 operating flag is not on in the process of step S95, it then determines whether or not the RT4 operating flag is on (step S97). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT4 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes to the RT4 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (step S98), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" of the internal lottery table for the general game state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 60) by RT4. Change to the lottery value and data pointer specified in the internal lottery table for the state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT4 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table change process.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery table change process, it shifts to the process of step S63 in FIG.

Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 63. Note that FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines the stop table based on the internal winning combination (step S101).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores a rotating identifier (bit string “01111111”) indicating that it is rotating in the entire symbol storage area (step S102).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter (step S103).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination prediction storage process (step S104), which will be described later, using FIG. 64, and ends the reel stop initial setting process. In the display combination prediction storage process in step S104, priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined.

When the main CPU 31 finishes the reel stop initial setting process, it shifts to the process of step S8 of FIG. 56.

Next, the display combination prediction storage process will be described with reference to FIG. 64. Note that FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination prediction storage process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the display combination prediction storage process is a process called from the process of step S104 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 63) and the process of step S192 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 67).

First, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the stop button non-operation counter in the search count counter (step S111).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets "00001000" as the stop button check data (step S112). The process of step S112 is also executed when the value of the stop button inactivity counter is determined to be "3" in the subsequent process of step S128, or even after the subsequent process of step S130 is completed. ..

Next, the main CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S113). For example, when the stop button check data is "00001000", the main CPU 31 sets it to "0000100".

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the valid stop button storage area is "00000000000" (step S114). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the valid stop button storage area is "00000000000", the process proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the valid stop button storage area is not "00000000000", it then determines whether or not the processing has been executed for the number of searches (step S115). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transfers the value of the search count counter to the register in advance when shifting from the process of step S112 to the process of step S113, and stops button check data and valid stop in the process of step S114. By subtracting "1" from the register value each time it is determined that the logical product of the button storage area is not "00000000000", it is determined whether or not the processing has been executed for the number of searches. Therefore, the main CPU 31 does not subtract the search count counter in the processes of steps S113 to S115.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the process for the number of searches has not been executed in the process of step S115, the process proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the processing has been executed for the number of searches, the main CPU 31 then determines the search target reel based on the stop button check data (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the left reel 3L as the search target reel when the stop check data is "00000001", and the middle reel 3C as the search target reel when the stop check data is "00000010". When the stop check data is "00000100", the right reel 3R is determined as the search target reel. In this way, the main CPU 31 determines the leftmost reel among the reels corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has not been performed as the search target reel.

Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the address of the display combination expected storage area based on the search target reel (step S117). Specifically, the main CPU 31 specifies the address of the symbol position "00" in the area corresponding to the search target reel in the display combination expected storage area shown in FIG. 38.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines "0" as the symbol position data and "21" as the number of symbol checks (step S118).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 2 and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area of the search target reel based on the symbol position data (step S119). For example, in the main CPU 31, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the symbol position data is "2", the symbol code " In addition to storing "000000100" (bell symbol), the symbol code "00000001" (red 7 symbol) is stored in the area corresponding to the lower left reel of the effective line 2 and the effective line 4.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S120). The display combination search process is a process of searching for a combination of symbols that can be displayed (or is displayed) on the effective line based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the priority pull-in data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S121). The priority pull-in data acquisition process is a process of determining the priority pull-in data based on the data stored in the display combination storage area shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 and the priority order table shown in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in data in the display combination expected storage area (step S122).

Next, the main CPU 31 adds "1" to the designated address and the symbol position data of the display combination expected storage area, and subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks (step S123).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S124). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S119. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processes of steps S119 to S123 until the priority pull-in data is stored in the area corresponding to all the symbol positions of the search target reel in the display combination expected storage area shown in FIG. 38. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is "0", it then subtracts "1" from the value of the search count counter (step S125).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the search count counter is “0” (step S126). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the search count counter is "0", the main CPU 31 ends the display combination prediction storage process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the search count counter is not "0", it then stores a rotating identifier (bit string "01111111") indicating that it is rotating in the entire symbol storage area (step). S127).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "3", that is, whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (step S128). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "3", the process proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "3", it is based on the operation stop button determined in the process of step S182 of the reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. The reel to be searched is determined, and the scheduled stop position to be determined in the process of step S187 of the reel stop control process is set as the symbol position data (step S129).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 2, stores the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position data in a predetermined area of the symbol storage area (step S130), and shifts to the process of step S112. ..

When the main CPU 31 ends the display combination prediction storage process and is called from the process of step S104 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 63), the main CPU 31 goes through the reel stop initial setting process of step S9 of FIG. 56. The process proceeds to the process, and when called from the process of step S192 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 67), the process proceeds to the process of step S181 of the reel stop control process.

Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. 65. Note that FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a display combination search process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the display combination search process is a process called from the process of step S11 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 31 and the process of step S120 of the display combination expected storage process (see FIG. 64).

First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storage area shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 (step S141).

Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the start address of the symbol storage area (step S142). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates the address corresponding to the effective line 1 as the start address.

Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the start address of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 14 (step S143). Specifically, the main CPU 31 designates the address corresponding to the red cherry as the start address.

Next, the main CPU 31 compares each symbol code corresponding to the designated address in the symbol combination table with each symbol code corresponding to the designated address in the symbol storage area (step S144).

Next, as a result of comparison in the process of step S144, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol codes match except for the area in which the rotating identifier is stored (step S145). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the current address of the symbol combination table and the combination of symbols stored in the area corresponding to the current address of the symbol storage area do not match, the step is taken. The process proceeds to S150, and on the other hand, when it is determined that they match, data indicating the storage area type and the display combination is acquired from the symbol combination table (step S146).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the logical sum of the acquired display combination data in the display combination storage area (step S147).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the search count counter is “0” (step S148). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the search count counter is not "0", it shifts to the process of step S150. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the search count counter is "0", it acquires the payout number from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S149).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol codes do not match even if the area in which the rotating identifier is stored is excluded in the process of step S145, the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the search count counter is not "0" in the process of step S148. When, or when the process of step S149 is completed, the address corresponding to the next combination of the symbol combination table is then specified (step S150).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the end code is stored at the address specified in the process of step S150 (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S144. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the end code is stored, it then searches for all the valid lines, that is, with respect to the valid lines 1 to 4 of the symbol storage area, steps S144 to S151. It is determined whether or not the process of (step S152) has been performed.

When the main CPU determines that all valid lines have been searched in the process of step S152, the display combination search process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have not been searched, the main CPU then specifies an address corresponding to the next effective line in the symbol storage area (step S153), and proceeds to the process of step S143.

When the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process and is called from the process of step S11 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 31, the process of step S12 of the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31. When called from the process of step S120 of the display combination prediction storage process (see FIG. 64), the process proceeds to step S121 of the display combination prediction storage process.

Next, the priority pull-in data acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. 66. Note that FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the priority pull-in data acquisition process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel (step S161). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the process proceeds to the process of step S163. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the search target reel is not the left reel 3L, that is, the search target reel is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, "0" is set to bits 3 to 5 of the display combination 1 storage area. Is set (step S162), and the process proceeds to step S163. By setting the bits 3 to 5 of the display combination 1 storage area, that is, the bits corresponding to the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry to "0", the main CPU 31 prevents a problem from occurring in the determination of the priority pull-in data. doing.

Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and obtains the logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step 163). If the logical product obtained in the process of step S163 is not "00000000000", the bit is "1" in the display combination storage area even though it is not "1" in the internal winning combination storage area. Means that there is a possibility that a symbol relating to a combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination may be displayed on the valid line.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product obtained in the process of step S163 is "00000000000" (step S164). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value is "000000", the process proceeds to the process of step S167. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not "00000000000", it then determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "1" (step S165).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "1" in the process of step S165, that is, when it determines that only one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is rotating. , "00000000000" is set as the priority pull-in data (step S176), and the priority pull-in data acquisition process is completed. The priority pull-in data "00000000000" is data that means prohibition of stoppage. As a result, the main CPU 31 prevents the combination of symbols related to the winning combination that has not been determined as the internal winning combination from stopping on the effective line in the state where only one reel is rotating. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "1", then the bits corresponding to the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry in the logical product obtained in the process of step S163 are "1". It is determined whether or not it is "1" (step S166).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the bit corresponding to the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry is "1" in the process of step S166, it sets "00000000000" as the priority pull-in data (step S176), and the priority pull-in data. End the acquisition process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bit corresponding to the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry is not "1", the process proceeds to the process of step S167.

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S164 that the bit is "00000000000", or in the process of step S166, the bit corresponding to the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry is not "1", then , "3" is set as the number of checks, and "1" is set as the initial value of the priority counter (step S167).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets "00000000000" as the initial value of the priority pull-in data (step S168).

Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the value of the priority counter in the priority table, the internal winning combination storage area, and the display combination storage area (step S169). Specifically, the main CPU 31 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data 1 of the priority table, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the display combination 1 storage area, and the pull-in data 2 of the priority table and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. The logical product of the display combination 2 storage area is obtained, and the logical product of the pull-in data 3 of the priority table, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, and the display combination 3 storage area is obtained.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the logical products obtained in the process of step S169 are "00000000000" (step S170). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that all the logical products are "00000000", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S172. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that at least one of the obtained logical products is not "000000", the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (bit 7) of the priority pull-in data (step S171), and proceeds to the process of step S172. To do. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the priority pull-in data to "10000000" in the process of step S171.

Next, the main CPU 31 rotates the priority pull-in data to the left (step S172). For example, when the priority pull-in data is "10000000", the main CPU 31 sets it to "00000001". The main CPU 31 rotates the priority pull-in data to the left until the number of checks becomes "0" so that the higher the priority combination, the larger the priority pull-in data.

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of checks and adds "1" to the priority counter (step S173).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S174). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is "0", it adds "00000001" to the priority pull-in data (step S175) and ends the priority pull-in data acquisition process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S169.

When the priority pull-in data acquisition process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S122 of the display combination prediction storage process (see FIG. 64).

Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 67. Note that FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed (step S181). Specifically, the main CPU 31 detects whether or not a stop operation for the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R effective by the reel stop signal circuit 77 is detected, and based on this, whether or not a stop signal is transmitted is determined. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch is not pressed, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S181 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S181 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch has been pressed in the process of step S181, the main CPU 31 determines the stop button as the operation stop button (step S182).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the corresponding bit of the effective stop button storage area to “0” based on the determined operation stop button (step S183). For example, when the reel position detection circuit 50 transmits a stop signal indicating that the left stop button 7L has been pressed, the main CPU 31 changes bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area from "1" to "0". Update.

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S184).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process, which will be described later, using FIG. 68 (step S185).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S186).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines the scheduled stop position based on the number of sliding frames determined by the symbol counter (step S187).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets the scheduled stop position as the symbol position data (step S188).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 2 and acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data (step S189).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S190).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (step S191). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "0", it then performs a display combination prediction storage process (see FIG. 64) (step S192), and proceeds to the process of step S181. .. In the display combination prediction storage process of step S192, priority pull-in data is determined for each symbol in the remaining rotating reels.

When the reel stop control process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S11 of the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31.

Next, the slip frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 68. Note that FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a sliding frame number determination process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination expected storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S201).

Next, the main CPU 31 selects the stop table based on the internal winning combination and the like (step S202).

Next, the main CPU 31 adds a predetermined value based on the stop start position to the start address of the display combination expected storage area determined in the process of step S201, and determines the expected symbol position at the start of stop (step S203).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is ON (step S204). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, it proceeds to the process of step S207. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S205).

When the main CPU 31 determines in step S205 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S207. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, it determines "0" as the number of slip frames for stop data (step S206), and proceeds to the process of step S208.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on in the process of step S204, or when it determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L in the process of step S205, then step S202 With reference to the stop table selected in the process of (step S207), the number of slip frames for stop data is acquired based on the operation stop button and the stop start position (step S207).

When the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S206 or the process of step S207, then the priority pull-in control process described later is performed using FIG. 69 (step S208), and the slip frame number determination process is completed. In the priority pull-in control process, a predetermined range (that is, maximum slip frame) from the symbol of the stop start position of the corresponding reel is determined based on the priority pull-in data and the priority order table determined for each symbol of the corresponding reel. The symbol having the highest priority among the symbols up to the symbol of the number "4" (however, the maximum number of sliding frames is "1" in the CB operating state) is determined.

When the main CPU 31 ends the sliding frame number determination process, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S186 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 67).

Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. 69. Note that FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the priority pull-in control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 selects a symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter in the display combination expected storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S221).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is ON (step S222). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S226. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S223).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S223 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S226. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, it sets "2" as the number of checks and "2" as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S224), and sets the priority order table. 2 is selected (step S225), and the process proceeds to step S228.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on in the process of step S222, or determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L in the process of step S223, the number of checks is then set to ". 5 ”,“ 5 ”is set as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S226), the priority order table 1 is selected (step S227), and the process proceeds to step S228.

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the selected priority order table and acquires the number of slip frames for stop data and the number of slip frames corresponding to the values of the priority order counter (step S228). For example, when the priority order table 1 is selected and the stop data slip frame number is "2" and the priority order counter value is "4", the main CPU 31 sets the slip frame number to "1". To get.

Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of slip frames to the expected symbol position at the start of stopping of the display combination expected storage area, and acquires priority pull-in data (step S229). Specifically, the main CPU 31 moves the slip acquired in the process of step S228 to the expected symbol position at the start of stop determined in the process of step S203 of the process of determining the number of slip frames (see FIG. 68) in the display combination expected storage area. Add the number of frames and acquire priority pull-in data. For example, when the predicted symbol position at the start of stop is "05" and the determined number of sliding frames is "2", the main CPU 31 is stored in the symbol position "07" in the display combination prediction storage area. Get the priority pull-in data.

Next, the main CPU 31 compares the priority pull-in data acquired earlier with the priority pull-in data acquired this time, and determines whether or not the priority pull-in data acquired this time is equal to or greater than the priority pull-in data acquired earlier (). Step S230). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the data is not more than the priority pull-in data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S232. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the data is equal to or higher than the priority pull-in data acquired earlier (including when there is no priority pull-in data acquired earlier), the main CPU 31 saves the number of slip frames acquired this time (step S231). , The process proceeds to step S232.

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of checks and subtracts "1" from the priority order counter (step S232).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S233). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is "0", the number of saved sliding frames is restored (step S234), and the priority attraction control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S228. By repeating the processes of steps S228 to S233 for the number of checks, the main CPU 31 is within "4" frames ("1" frames in the CB operating state) defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position. Among the symbols in the above, the number of sliding frames for stopping the symbol related to the high-priority combination on the effective line is determined.

When the priority pull-in control process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S186 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 67) via the slide frame number determination process (see FIG. 68).

Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 70. Note that FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S261). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S263. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S262).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in the process of step S262, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S263. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S265.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on in the process of step S261, or determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in the process of step S262, then the winning is won. It is determined whether or not it is established (step S263). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning has not been established, the process proceeds to the process of step S269. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning has been established, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S264).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in the process of step S264, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S267. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S265.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" in the process of step S262 or the process of step S264, the main CPU 31 then performs the BB / MB end process (step S265). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag that is on, and if the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on, the RB is operating. Turn off the medium flag or the CB operating flag.

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 70 (step S266), and ends the bonus end check process.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "0" in the process of step S264, the main CPU 31 then subtracts "1" from the value of the winning number counter (step S267).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning count counter value subtracted in the process of step S267 is “0” (step S268). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning count counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S271. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning count counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S269.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning is not established in the process of step S263, or when it determines that the value of the winning count counter is not "0" in the process of step S268, then the game Subtract "1" from the value of the possible number of times counter (step S269).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the playable count counter subtracted in the process of step S269 is “0” (step S270). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the playable number counter is "0", the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S271. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the playable number counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the winning counter is "0" in the process of step S268, or when it determines that the value of the game counter is "0" in the process of step S270, Next, the RB end processing is performed (step S271). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag that is on. The main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when the RB end process is performed.

When the bonus end check process is completed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S17 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 31.

Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG. 71. Note that FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT game number counter update process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, or the RT3 operating flag is on (step S281). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, or the RT3 operating flag is not on, the RT game number counter update process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, or the RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 then subtracts "1" from the value of the RT game number counter (step S282), and RT It is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter has become "0" (step S283).

When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not "0" in the process of step S283, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter has reached "0", the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, or the RT3 operating flag to off (step S284), and sets the number of RT games. End the counter update process.

When the main CPU 31 ends the RT game counter update process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S18 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 31.

Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 72. Note that FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a bonus operation check process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S291). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs BB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S292). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "344" to the bonus end number counter and turns on the BB operating flag corresponding to the established BB. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S293).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S293 that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S298. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing (step S294). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "105" to the bonus end number counter and turns on the MB operating flag.

After completing the process of step S292 or step S294, the main CPU 31 then clears the carry-over combination storage area (step S295) and turns off the ON RT4 operating flag (step S296).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 70 (step S297), and ends the bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S293 that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is a replay (step S298). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S300. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a replay, the main CPU 31 copies the input number counter to the automatic input counter (step S299), and ends the bonus operation check process.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay in the process of step S298, it then determines whether or not any of the operating flags is on (step S300). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that any of the operating flags is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that none of the operating flags is on, that is, it is in the general gaming state, it then determines whether or not the display combination is "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol". (Step S301). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 has a display role of any one of "red 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", "blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", or "yellow 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol". It is determined whether or not it is.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" in the process of step S301, the main CPU 31 sets "33" in the RT game number counter (step S302), and also sets the RT3 operating flag. Is turned on (step S303) to end the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" (step). S304). Specifically, whether the display role of the sub CPU 71 is any of "red cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", "blue cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", or "yellow cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol". Determine if not.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" in the process of step S304, it sets "333" in the RT game number counter (step S305) and sets the RT1 operating flag. Turn on (step S306) to end the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not the "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the display combination is the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" (step S307). ). Specifically, whether the display role of the sub CPU 71 is any of "red cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", "blue cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", or "yellow cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol". Determine if not.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" in the process of step S307, it sets "111" in the RT game number counter (step S308) and sets the RT2 operating flag. Turn it on (step S309) to end the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 31 shifts to the process of step S2 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 56) by the main CPU 31.

Next, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG. 73. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process controlled by a main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined cycle (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S311). This is because when the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the time of interruption. Is.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S312). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks the signals from each switch.

The main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S313). Specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when there is a request to start the rotation of the reels, and controls to rotate the reels at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes a constant speed. Further, when the scheduled stop position is determined by the number of sliding frames determined in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 67), the main CPU 31 indicates the scheduled stop position by the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel. Control is performed to stop the reel when the value becomes the same as the value. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is "4", the main CPU 31 controls to stop the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes "4".

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive control process (step S314). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns on or off each display unit (payout number display unit 18, credit display unit 19) according to the displayed numerical value, and turns on various lamps (BET lamp 9, WIN lamp 17) in a timely manner. , Turn on or off.

Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register by referring to the value saved in the RAM 33 in the process of step S311 (step S315). When this process is completed, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is terminated, and the program interrupted due to the occurrence of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU is continuously executed.

Next, the operation of the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 74 to 89.

First, the main board communication process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 74. Note that FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 (step S501).

Next, the sub CPU 71 extracts the type information from the received command (step S502).

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S503). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S501. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 71 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (step S504). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored as a message in the message queue by the process of step S504, and the effect registration described later is performed. Game information is passed to the process (see FIG. 75).

Next, the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 75. Note that FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 retrieves a message from the message queue (step S511). Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S512). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S515. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 71 copies the game information from the message to the SDRAM 73 (step S513), and then performs the effect content determination process described later using FIG. 76 (step S514). ).

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data when it is determined that there is no message in the message queue in the process of step S512, or after the effect content determination process of step S514 is performed (step S515). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the animation data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the image. More specifically, the sub CPU 71 transmits an image display command to the rendering processor 74 based on the effect data determined in the effect content determination process. Based on the received image display command, the rendering processor 74 selects appropriate image data from the image data developed in the drawing SDRAM 75, determines the display position and size of the image data, and determines the display position and size of the image data. Is stored in one frame buffer area provided in the drawing SDRAM 75. The rendering processor 74 performs a bank switching process in which the display image data area and the written image data area of the frame buffer area are exchanged at predetermined intervals (1/30 seconds). In the bank switching process, the rendering processor 74 outputs the image data written in the written image data area to the liquid crystal display device 5, replaces the display image data area with the written image data area, and displays an image to be displayed next. Write data.

Further, in the process of step S515, when the two-dimensional code display effect data is set in step S692 of FIG. 89, which will be described later, the sub CPU 71 displays the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 54.

Next, the sub CPU 71 registers the LED / sound data (step S516). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 registers the LED / sound data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, turns on the LED 101 via the sound / lamp control circuit 90, and also makes the speaker 21L. , 21R outputs sound. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 71 returns to the process of step S511.

Further, in the process of step S516, when the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for outputting the special effect sound in step S560 of FIG. 79, which will be described later, the sub CPU 71 causes the player to stop each bonus symbol on the effective line. As a result, control is performed to output a special effect sound (for example, "chained") that notifies that the effect corresponding to each bonus symbol is executed. Further, when the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for outputting the middle stage G notification sound in step S583 of FIG. 81 to be described later, the sub CPU 71 establishes the “middle stage G” by stopping the red G symbol on the effective line. Control is performed to output the middle-stage G notification sound that notifies that the operation can be performed. Further, when the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for outputting the special sound in step S618 of FIG. 85, which will be described later, the sub CPU 71 causes each bonus symbol to be tempered so that any bonus combination of BB1, BB2, or BB3 is inside. Control is performed to output the special sound 1, the special sound 2, or the special sound 3 that notifies that the player has won. Furthermore, the sub CPU 71 is controlled to continue to output the specific sound from the time when the specific sound output flag is turned on in step S663 of FIG. 87, which will be described later, until the specific sound output flag is turned off. I do.

Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect content determination process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the setting change command has been received (step S521). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S523. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change command has been received, the sub CPU 71 executes the setting change processing described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S522), and ends the effect content determination processing.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change command has not been received in the process of step S521, it then determines whether or not the start command has been received (step S523). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S525. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80 (step S524), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the start command has not been received in the process of step S523, it then determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (step S525). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S527. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a stop command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 85 (step S526), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S525, it then determines whether or not the display command has been received (step S527). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S529. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs a display command reception time process described later with reference to FIGS. 87 and 88 (step S528), and ends the effect content determination process.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display command has not been received in the process of step S527, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the bonus start command has been received (step S529). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S532. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data according to the type of the bonus game (step S530), and holds the game in the sub control circuit 70 according to the type of the bonus. -The operating state information (sub) is changed to the BB operating state (sub) and the MB operating state (sub) (step S531), and the effect content determination process is terminated. Specifically, when the bonus is BB1, BB2 or BB3, it is changed to the BB operating state (sub), and when the bonus is MB, it is changed to the MB operating state (sub).

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus start command has not been received in the process of step S529, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (step S532). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 71 performs the bonus end effect data determination process (step S533) described later using FIG. 89, and the game / operation held in the sub control circuit 70. The state information (sub) is changed to the general game state (sub) (step S534), and the effect content determination process is completed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 71 executes the effect based on the received command (step S535), and ends the effect content determination process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect content determination process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75).

Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the processing at the time of setting change by the sub CPU 71 will be described. It should be noted that FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of setting change by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, when the sub CPU 71 receives the setting change command, the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the general game state (sub) (step S541), and then determines the setting change. After the flag is set to on (step S542), the processing at the time of setting change is terminated.

When the setting change processing is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the effect content determination process (see FIGS. 76 and 77).

Next, the effect lottery process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. 79 and 80 are diagrams showing a flowchart of the effect lottery process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the BB operating state (sub) or the MB operating state (sub) (step S551). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the BB operating state (sub) or the MB operating state (sub) is in the BB operating state (sub), the sub CPU 71 performs a BB / MB operating state effect table selection process described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S552). , The process proceeds to step S573. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the BB operating state (sub) or the MB operating state (sub), it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a special small combination (step S553). ..

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S553 that the internal winning combination includes a special small combination, the sub CPU 71 turns on the special small combination effect flag (step S554), and then outputs the special effect sound. The effect data is set (step S555), and the process proceeds to step S556. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include the special small combination, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S556.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include a special small combination after performing the process of step S555, or when it is determined in the process of step S553 that the internal winning combination does not include a special small combination, then whether the RT4 operating state (sub) is present. Whether or not it is determined (step S556).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the RT4 operating state (sub) is in the process of step S556, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect determination process for the RT4 operating state (step S557) described later with reference to FIG. 82, and proceeds to the process of step S573. .. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT4 operating state (sub), it then determines whether it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), or RT3 operating state (sub). (Step S558).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S558 that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), or RT3 operating state (sub), it selects the effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states. (Step S559), the process proceeds to step S563. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), or RT3 operating state (sub), it then determines whether or not the setting determination flag is on ( Step S560).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change determination flag is on in the process of step S560, the sub CPU 71 selects the effect determination table for the general game state (after the setting change) (step S561), and proceeds to the process of step S563. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change determination flag is not on, it selects the general game state effect determination table (step S562) and proceeds to the process of step S563.

After completing the processing of step S559, step S561, or step S562, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB (step S563).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB in the process of step S563, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S568. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB, the sub CPU 71 holds the game / operating state information (sub) in the sub control circuit 70 in the RT4 operating state (sub). (Step S564), then the special sound output flag is turned on (step S565), and then the process proceeds to step S566.

After completing the process of step S565, the sub CPU 71 clears the value of the continuous effect counter (step S566), then clears the stored effect number (step S567), and proceeds to the process of step S568.

After the processing of step S567 is completed, or when the sub CPU 71 determines that the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, BB3, or MB in the processing of step S563, the value of the continuous effect counter is set to ". It is determined whether or not it is 1 ”or more (step S568). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S573. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 sets the stored effect number and the effect data corresponding to the value of the continuous effect counter (step S569), and sets the continuous effect counter. After subtracting "1" from the value of (step S570), the process proceeds to step S571. Specifically, in the process of step S569, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for executing the continuous battle effect related to the defeat of Getter Robo (registered trademark).

After the process of step S571 is completed, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is "0" (step S571). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "0", the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S573. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is "0", the sub CPU 71 clears the stored effect number (step S572) and proceeds to the process of step S573.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "1" or more in the process of step S568 after completing the processes of step S552, step S557, and step S572, or the process of step S571. When it is determined that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "0", then it is determined whether or not the effect data is set (step S573).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect data has not been set in the process of step 573, the sub CPU 71 determines the effect content based on the selected effect determination table (step S574), and then determines the effect data based on the determined effect content. After setting (step S575), the process proceeds to step S576. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the effect data has been set, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S576.

Next, after the sub CPU 71 finishes the process of step 575, or when it is determined that the effect data is not set in the process of step S573, the sub CPU 71 performs the effect confirmation process described later with reference to FIG. 83 (step S576). , The process proceeds to step S577.

After completing the process of step S576, the sub CPU 71 then performs a game number subtraction process (step S577), which will be described later, using FIG. 84, and ends the effect lottery process.

When the effect lottery process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the effect content determination process (see FIGS. 76 and 77).

Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the effect table selection process for the BB / MB operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect table selection process for the BB / MB operating state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 selects the effect determination table for the BB / MB operating state (step S581), and then determines whether or not the middle stage G has won the internal winning (step S582).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the middle stage G has won the internal winning in the process of step S582, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for outputting the middle stage G notification sound notifying that the middle stage G has been determined as the internal winning combination (step). S583), the effect table selection process for the BB / MB operating state is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the middle stage G has not won the internal winning, the sub CPU 71 ends the BB / MB operation state effect table selection process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect table selection process for the BB / MB operating state, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S573 of the effect lottery process (see FIGS. 79 and 80).

Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is "1" or more (step S701). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is "1" or more, the effect data for displaying the "bonus winning" screen indicating that the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Is set (step S702), and the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state is completed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 sets the stored effect number and the effect data corresponding to the value of the continuous effect counter (step S703), and then continuously. "1" is subtracted from the value of the effect counter (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S705. Specifically, in the process of step S703, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for executing the continuous battle effect related to the victory of Getter Robo (registered trademark).

After the process of step S704 is completed, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is "0" (step S705). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "0", the sub CPU 71 ends the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is "0", the sub CPU 71 clears the stored effect number (step S706) and ends the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect determination process for the RT4 operating state, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S573 of the effect lottery process (see FIGS. 79 and 80).

Next, the effect confirmation process by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIG. 83. Note that FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect confirmation process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is "1" or more (step S711). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect confirmation process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the continuous effect counter is not "1" or more, it then determines whether or not the continuous effect is determined (step S712).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the continuous effect has not been determined in the process of step S712, the sub CPU 71 ends the effect confirmation process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the continuous effect has been determined, the sub CPU 71 sets the value of the continuous effect counter to "2" or "3" (step S713). Specifically, when the sub CPU 71 determines the effect numbers "1" to "9" and "20" to "37", the sub CPU 71 sets the value of the continuous effect counter to "2", while the sub CPU 71 sets the value to "2". When the effect numbers "40" to "45" are determined, "3" is set in the value of the continuous effect counter.

Next, the sub CPU 71 stores the determined effect number in the SDRAM 73 (step S714), and ends the effect confirmation process.

When the effect confirmation process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S577 of the effect lottery process (see FIGS. 79 and 80).

Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game number subtraction process by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is "1" or more (step S601). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 subtracts "1" from the value of the RT game number counter (sub) (step S602), and then RT. It is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter (sub) is "0" (step S603). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is not "1" or more, the sub CPU 71 ends the game number subtraction process.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is "0" in the process of step S603, the sub CPU 71 holds the game / operation state information (sub) in the sub control circuit 70 in the general game state (sub). ) (Step S604), and then it is determined whether or not the specific sound output flag is on (step S605). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the value of the RT game number counter (sub) is not "0", the sub CPU 71 ends the game number subtraction process.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the specific sound output flag is on in the process of step S605, the sub CPU 71 turns off the specific sound output flag (step S606), and then turns off the 1ST flag and 2ND flag (step S607). , End the game number subtraction process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the specific sound output flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 ends the game number subtraction process.

When the game number subtraction process is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the effect content determination process (see FIGS. 76 and 77).

Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the processing at the time of receiving the stop command by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 85 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing when a stop command is received by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is during the first stop operation (step S611). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is the first stop time based on the information including the first stop time, the second stop time, or the third stop time included in the stop command. Determine. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is the first stop operation, it determines whether or not the special small winning combination effect flag is on (step S612). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not during the first stop operation, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S614.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the special small role effect flag is on in the process of step S612, the sub CPU 71 performs a special small role effect data selection process described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S613), and receives a stop command. End the process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the special small combination effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S614.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S611 that it is not during the first stop operation, or when it determines that the special small role effect flag is not on in the process of step S612, then it is during the second stop operation. It is determined whether or not there is (step S614).

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S614 that it is the second stop operation, it then determines whether or not the special sound output flag is on (step S615). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not during the second stop operation, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S620.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the special sound output flag is on in the process of step S615, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the same color bonus symbol established on the valid line is tempered (step S616). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the special sound output flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S620.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the same color bonus symbol established on the effective line in the process of step S616 is tempered, it then determines whether or not the small winning combination related to the payout is internally won (step S617). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the same color bonus symbol established on the effective line is not tempered, the process proceeds to the process of step S620.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S617 that the small winning combination related to the payout is not internally won, the special sound corresponding to the bonus related to the internal winning, specifically, the bonus related to the internal winning is BB1. In this case, the special sound 1 is set, in the case of BB2, the special sound 2 is set, and in the case of BB3, the effect data for outputting the special sound 3 is set (step S618), and then the special sound output flag is turned off (after the special sound output flag is turned off (step S618). Step S619), the process at the time of receiving the stop command is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the small winning combination related to the payout is internally won, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S620.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the second stop operation is not performed in the process of step S614, and determines that the special sound output flag is not on in the process of step S615, the sub CPU 71 is on the effective line in the process of step S616. When it is determined that the same color bonus symbol established in is not tempered, or when it is determined in the process of step S617 that the small winning combination related to the payout is internally won, the effect data is set based on the stop operation (step). S620), the processing at the time of receiving the stop command is terminated.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the process at the time of receiving the stop command, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the effect content determination process (see FIG. 76).

Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the special small role effect data selection process by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a flowchart of special small role effect data selection processing by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the left reel is stopped (step S631). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the left reel is stopped based on the information indicating which reel is stopped included in the received stop command. At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel has stopped, it then determines whether or not the red 7 symbol has stopped on the effective line (step S632). Specifically, the sub CPU 71 stops the red 7 symbol on the effective line based on the information indicating which symbol has stopped on the effective line due to the reel included in the received stop command being stopped. Determine if it has been done. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel is not stopped, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S633.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the red 7 symbol has stopped on the effective line in the process of step S632, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S633. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the red 7 symbol is not stopped on the effective line, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S636.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the left reel has not stopped in the process of step S631, or determines that the red 7 symbol has stopped on the effective line in the process of step S632, the sub CPU 71 then gives a bonus in this game. It is determined whether or not the game has been won (step S633). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus has been won in this game, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the change getter (No. 1 / win) effect (step S634), and proceeds to the process of step S643. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus has not been won in this game, the production data for the change getter (No. 1 / losing) production is set (step S635), and the process proceeds to step S643.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S632 that the red 7 symbol has not stopped on the effective line, it then determines whether or not the blue 7 symbol has stopped on the effective line (step S636). ). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the blue 7 symbol has stopped on the effective line, it then determines whether or not the bonus game has been won in this game (step S637). On the other hand, when it is determined that the blue 7 symbol is not stopped on the effective line, the process proceeds to step S640.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S637 that the bonus has been won in this game, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the change getter (No. 2 / win) effect (step S638), and proceeds to the process of step S643. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus has not been won in this game, the production data for the change getter (No. 2 / losing) production is set (step S639), and the process proceeds to step S643.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S636 that the blue 7 symbol is not stopped on the effective line, it then determines whether or not the bonus has been won in this game (step S640). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the bonus has been won in this game, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the change getter (No. 3 / win) effect (step S641), and proceeds to the process of step S643. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus has not been won in this game, the production data for the change getter (No. 3 / losing) production is set (step S642), and the process proceeds to step S643.

Next, after completing the processing of step S634, step S635, step S638, step S639, step S641, or step S642, the sub CPU 71 turns off the special small combination effect flag (step S643), and the special small combination Ends the effect data selection process.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the special small role effect data selection process, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the stop command reception process (see FIG. 85).

Next, the processing at the time of receiving the display command by the sub CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 and 88. 87 and 88 are diagrams showing a flowchart of processing when a display command is received by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) (step S651). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is in the general gaming state (sub), it then determines whether or not the display combination is the "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol" related to the RT1 operating combination (step S652). .. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub), it shifts to the process of step S668.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S652 that the display combination is the "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", the sub CPU 71 sets the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 in the RT1 operating state (sub). (Step S653), then "333" is set in the RT game number counter (sub) (step S654), and the process proceeds to step S658. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display combination is not "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", the process proceeds to step S655.

When the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S652 that the display combination is not the "cherry symbol-ANY-bell symbol", whether or not the display combination is the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol" related to the RT2 operating combination. (Step S655). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT2 operating state (sub). Then, "111" is set in the RT game number counter (sub) (step S657), and the process proceeds to step S658. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", the process proceeds to the process of step S660.

Next, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the 1ST flag or the 2ND flag is on after the processing of step S654 or step S657 is completed (step S658). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag or the 2ND flag is on, the sub CPU 71 turns off the ON 1ST flag and the 2ND flag (step S659), and proceeds to the process of step S666. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag or the 2ND flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S666.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S655 that the display combination is not the "cherry symbol-ANY-watermelon symbol", the display combination is "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" related to the RT3 operating combination. Whether or not it is determined (step S660). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the 2ND flag is on (step S661). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol", the process proceeds to step S668.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the 2ND flag is on in the process of step S661, the sub CPU 71 turns on the specific sound output flag (step S663) and proceeds to the process of step S664. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 2ND flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 turns on the 1ST flag (step S662) and proceeds to the process of step S664.

After the processing of step S662 or step S663 is completed, the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the RT3 operating state (sub) (step S664), and then changes the game / operating state information (sub) to the RT3 operating state (sub). “33” is set in the RT game number counter (sub) (step S665), and the process proceeds to step S666.

Next, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag or the 2ND flag is not on in the process of step S658, is the setting change determination flag turned on after the process of step S659 or step S665 is completed? Whether or not it is determined (step S666). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change determination flag is on, the sub CPU 71 sets the setting change determination flag to off (step S667), and proceeds to the process of step S680. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change determination flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S680.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that it is not in the general gaming state (sub) in the process of step S651, or when it determines that the display combination is not "7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" in the process of step S660, Next, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3 (step S668). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not BB1, BB2, or BB3, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S674. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is BB1, BB2, or BB3, the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the BB operating state (sub) (step S669). ), Then it is determined whether or not the 1ST flag is on (step S670).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag is not on in the process of step S670, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S672. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag is on, the sub CPU 71 turns on the 2ND flag (step S671) and proceeds to the process of step S672.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag is not on in the process of step S670, or after the process of step S671 is completed, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the special sound output flag is on (step S672). ). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the special sound output flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S680. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the special sound output flag is on, the sub CPU 71 turns off the special sound output flag (step S673) and proceeds to the process of step S680.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines in the process of step S668 that the display combination is not BB1, BB2, or BB3, the sub CPU 71 then determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S674). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not MB, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S678. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is MB, the sub CPU 71 changes the game / operating state information (sub) held in the sub control circuit 70 to the MB operating state (sub) (step S675), and then 1ST. It is determined whether or not the flag and the 2ND flag are on (step S676).

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag and the 2ND flag are not on in the process of step S676, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S680. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the 1ST flag and the 2ND flag are on, the sub CPU 71 turns off the ON 1ST flag and the 2ND flag (step S677), and proceeds to the process of step S680.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S674, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the display combination is "middle stage G" (step S678). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is not "middle stage G", the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S680. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the display combination is "middle stage G", the sub CPU 71 turns on the two-dimensional code display flag (step S679) and proceeds to the process of step S680.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the setting change determination flag is not on in the process of step S666, and determines that the special sound output flag is not on in the process of step S672, the 1ST flag and the 2ND flag in the process of step S676. When it is determined that is not on, when it is determined that the display combination is not "middle stage G" in the process of step S678, after the processing of step S667, step S673, step S677, or step S679 is completed, the display combination is displayed. The effect data is set based on (step S680), and the processing at the time of receiving the display command is terminated.

When the processing at the time of receiving the display command is completed, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S515 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 75) via the effect content determination process (see FIGS. 76 and 77).

Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the effect data determination process at the end of the bonus by the sub CPU 71 will be described. Note that FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect data determination process at the end of the bonus by the sub CPU 71 of the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the two-dimensional code display flag is on (step S691). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the two-dimensional code display flag is not on, the process proceeds to the process of step S693. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the two-dimensional code display flag is on, the two-dimensional code display effect data is set (step S692), then the two-dimensional code display flag is turned off (step S693), and the step. The process proceeds to S694.

When the sub CPU 71 determines that the two-dimensional code display flag is not on in the process of step S691, or after the process of step S693 is completed, the sub CPU 71 sets the effect data for the end of the bonus (step S694), and the bonus Ends the effect data determination process for the end.

When the sub CPU 71 ends the effect data determination process at the end of the bonus, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the process of step S534 of the effect content determination process (see FIGS. 76 and 77).

In the game machine 1 described above, the setting change switch 200 detects a setting operation for setting a set value, so that one of the set values of "1", "4", "6", and "H" is set. Set to. Further, the control ROM 72 stores the image data of the image displayed in each gaming state, and the sub CPU 71 selects any image data from the image data stored in the control ROM 72, and the selected image data. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the above. Further, the control ROM 72 stores a plurality of effect determination tables that define a plurality of types of effect contents, and the sub CPU 71 stores one of the plurality of types of effect contents based on the stored effect determination table. It is selected, and an effect such as displaying an effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 is executed based on the selected effect content. Further, the main CPU 31 starts the RT3 operating state in which the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a relatively high probability when the RT3 operating combination is established, and ends it based on the digestion of the "33" game. The RT1 operating state and the RT2 operating state, in which the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a relatively lower probability than the RT3 operating state, are started when the RT1 operating state is established, and the "333" game It ends based on the digestion, and the RT2 operating state starts when the RT2 operating combination is established, and ends based on the digestion of the "111" game. Further, the main CPU 31 shifts to the RT3 gaming state according to the establishment of the RT3 operating combination, and shifts to the RT1 operating state or the RT2 operating state according to the establishment of the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination. It starts when the conditions are satisfied and ends when the RT1, RT2, or RT3 operator is established. Further, the main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the general gaming state when the set value is changed. When the sub CPU 71 is in the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, the RT3 operating state, or the general gaming state started by changing the set value, the sub CPU 71 selects the "Forest" screen and changes the set value. If the game is in a general game state started by a start condition other than the above, select the "Corridor" screen. Further, when the sub CPU 71 is in the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, or the RT3 operating state, the sub CPU 71 selects the effect data from the effect determination table for the RT1, RT2, and RT3 operating states, and starts according to a start condition other than changing the set value. In the case of the general game state, the effect data is selected from the effect determination table for the general game state, and in the case of the general game state started by changing the set value, Getter Robo (registered trademark) Select the effect data from the effect determination table for the general game state (after changing the setting), which is defined so that the effect data for executing the continuous battle effect related to the defeat of is not selected.

Therefore, according to the game machine 1, the forest screen is displayed as an image showing the game state when the game state is changed to the general game state due to the change of the set value. In this case, by not executing the continuous battle effect over a plurality of games, the RT3 operating combination is established during the continuous effect, and the game state is general even though the forest screen is displayed as an image showing the game state. It is possible to prevent the contradiction of shifting to the gaming state and prevent the player from being uncomfortable with the game.

Further, according to the game machine 1, the effect for the small role notification effect for notifying that the RT1 actuator or the RT2 activator has been determined as the internal winning combination is displayed on the effect determination table for the general game state (after the setting is changed). Since the data is not included, the forest screen is displayed as an image showing the game state by the player performing the stop operation according to the small winning combination notification effect that notifies that the RT1 operating combination or the RT2 operating combination has won the internal winning. However, by preventing the disadvantage of shifting the gaming state to the RT1 operating state and the RT2 operating state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game.

Further, according to the game machine 1, the "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 1" for notifying that the RT3 operating combination has been determined as the internal winning combination is displayed on the effect determining table for the general gaming state (after the setting is changed). , "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 2", "RT3 operating combination stop special effect 3" are included, and it is a general gaming state started by changing the set value, and constitutes the RT3 operating combination. When the symbol to be displayed stops along the effective line, "chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. As a result, since the "Forest" screen is displayed, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player who thinks that the RT3 operating state should not be entered, and the current gaming state is the general gaming state. You can know that there is.

In the present embodiment, the example is given as a pachislot game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other game machines.

Further, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-mentioned operation of the game machine 1 is simulated for a home-use game machine. In this case as well, the same effect as that of the game machine 1 described above can be obtained.

1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Design display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
60 ... Main control circuit 70 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

Variable display means for variable display of multiple symbols in multiple columns,
Winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination according to the start operation by the player,
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means according to the stop operation by the player.
When a plurality of special winning combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations by the winning combination determining means and a stop operation for a specific row is first performed, a combination of symbols related to the plurality of special winning combinations in the specific row. A discriminating means for determining which of the constituent symbols constituting the above has stopped, and
It is provided with an effect display means capable of displaying an effect image corresponding to the constituent symbol determined to be stopped by the determination means .
The game machine is characterized in that the plurality of special roles are configured so that the profits that can be finally granted are the same regardless of which of the constituent symbols stops in the specific row. In the stop control means, when a plurality of the special combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations by the winning combination determining means and the stopping operation for the specific row is performed first, the stopping operation is performed in the specific row. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the constituent symbols can be stopped regardless of the timing of the above. The effect display means can display an effect image corresponding to the constituent symbol determined to be stopped by the determination means before the next stop operation is performed on a column other than the specific column. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by.