JP2016093572A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing deterioration in a player's interest in a game until a stage when a final stop operation is made.SOLUTION: The game machine determines a small profit symbol combination group consisting of a plurality of small profit symbol combinations or large profit symbol combinations as internal winning symbol combinations at prescribed probabilities respectively. The small profit symbol combination group includes special small profit symbol combinations, constituent symbols of which are different from the large symbol combinations only by a symbol corresponding to one reel, by the number of constituent symbols of the large profit symbol combinations, and a constituent symbol of each special small profit symbol combination that is different from that of the large profit symbol combination is a symbol drawn on the other reels respectively. The constituent symbols constituting a large profit symbol combination are constantly drawn on each reel in such a manner as to stop on a valid line. Where a small profit symbol combination group is determined as an internal lottery symbol combination, when a stop operation other than a final stop operation is detected in a state, the game machine stops the rotation of the reel such that the constituent symbols constituting the large profit symbol combination are stopped on the valid line.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, if any combination is not won in the internal lottery (that is, the result of the internal lottery is lost), the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Not. Further, depending on the combination determined as the internal winning combination, there are a combination that cannot be established unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, and a combination that is established regardless of the stop operation performed at any timing. In other words, if a winning combination that is not achieved if a stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation at a proper timing (so-called “promotion”) is required. The person is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

  Also, a gaming machine is known in which a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time, and the reels are stopped so that different winning combinations are formed according to the order in which the stopping operations are performed on the reels ( For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-295964 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, when a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time, when one reel is stopped by the first stopping operation (first stopping operation), the player In some cases, it is possible to easily determine which of the roles determined as the internal winning combination is established, and the interest is significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time, until the final stop operation is performed on the reel that is rotating to the end, the player's game An object is to provide a gaming machine that does not lower the interest in the game.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, and a part of the symbols drawn on the reels. A symbol display area for displaying the symbol, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined start A plurality of small profit roles including a large profit role that grants a profit to a player and a plurality of small profit roles that grant a player a smaller profit than the large profit role based on the conditions established A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from among the combinations with a predetermined probability; a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reels provided in correspondence with each reel; and the stop By operation detection means When a stop operation is detected, the symbol is within a predetermined number of symbols from an effective line connecting a predetermined area of each of the symbol display areas, and is determined as an internal symbol combination by the symbol combination determination unit Stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation detecting means that detected the stop operation, and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied so that the constituent symbols constituting the combination stop on the effective line A transition means for transitioning to a high probability state in which the probability that the winning combination determining means determines the small profit group as an internal winning combination is high, and the small profit group includes the large profit combination and When the symbol corresponding to one reel includes a special small profit combination having a different structure, and the stop control means determines that the small profit combination group is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means. When a stop operation other than the final stop operation is detected for the reel that is rotating up to the above-mentioned position, the configuration drawn on the reel corresponding to the stop operation detecting means that is the configuration chart of the major profit and has detected the stop operation The special small profit combination having the same design as the design as the design pattern of the reel is prioritized over other small profit combinations, and the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined transition condition is that a specific profit combination that gives a profit larger than the large profit combination is determined as an internal winning combination. It is characterized by being.

  According to another invention, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, a symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on each reel, and the reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied. The first bonus game operating combination and the second bonus game operating combination are based on the fact that the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating and the predetermined start condition is satisfied. A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping rotation of each reel, and the winning combination determining means determined by the winning combination determining means Based on the internal winning combination and the fact that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to stop the change in the symbols displayed in the symbol display area. And a combination of symbols related to the combination displayed on the effective line provided in the symbol display area when rotation of all reels is stopped by the stop control unit. A display combination determination means for determining whether or not is established, at least a first bonus game advantageous to the player, a second bonus game advantageous to the player and disadvantageous than the first bonus game, and the winning combination A first probability state in which a re-game winning probability in which the determining means determines a re-playing player who permits re-playing without entering a gaming value as an internal winning combination is a first probability, and the re-playing winning probability is the first Between a third probability state that is a third probability higher than the probability of the second and a second probability state that is a second probability that the replay winning probability is higher than the first probability and the third probability. A state transition means for shifting the state according to a predetermined condition, and a game number counting means for counting the number of games after the end of the first bonus game, wherein the state transition means includes the first probability state or the first When in the second probability state, the first bonus game operating combination is transferred to the third probability state based on the determination as the internal winning combination, and when in the third probability state, the first bonus game operating combination is determined. When it is determined that a bonus game operating combination has been established, the first bonus game is entered, and upon completion of the first bonus game, the first probability state is entered, and the first bonus game is entered. The game operation combination is not determined to be an internal winning combination, and the game state is shifted to the second probability state based on the fact that the number of games counted by the game number counting means has reached a predetermined number of games. In the case of the first probability state or the second probability state, the second bonus game is shifted to the second bonus game based on the determination that the second bonus game operating combination is established. When the game number is shifted to the state before shifting to the second bonus game based on the completion of the game, and the number of games counted by the game number counting means during the second bonus game reaches a predetermined number of games After the second bonus game is over, the state is shifted to the second probability state, and in the case of the second probability state, the second bonus game operating combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and When the two bonus game is over, the game state counting means does not shift the probability state to the first probability state, and the game number counting means continues counting the number of games during the second bonus game, and the winning combination If the first bonus game operating combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the determining means sets the first bonus game operating combination as an internal winning combination until it is determined that the first bonus game operating combination is established, The second probability is defined such that the payout rate is 100% or more when in the second probability state, and the third probability is 100% when the ball is in the third probability state. It is specified to be less than%.

  Other inventions include a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a symbol display area that is provided in correspondence with each of the reels and that displays a part of the symbols drawn on the reels. The symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel on the basis that the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and on the basis that the predetermined start condition is satisfied And a small profit role consisting of a first small profit position, a second small profit position, and a third small profit position that grant a player a smaller profit than the large profit position. A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations including a group with a predetermined probability, and a stop operation that is provided in correspondence with each of the reels and detects a stop operation for stopping the reel Detection means and the winning combination determination means A priority information storage means for storing a plurality of priority information indicating the priority order of the winning combinations that can be determined as internal winning combinations; and when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the priority information is referred to. , A symbol that is within a predetermined number of symbols from an active line that connects a predetermined area of each of the symbol display areas, and has the highest priority among the combinations determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means Stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation so as to stop the constituent symbols constituting the hand on the effective line, and the winning combination determining means If the major profits are determined as internal winning roles, the major profits will be made internal winning roles until the major profits are established, and the large profits and the small profits group At the same time as the internal winning combination, the first small profit combination differs from the large profit combination only in the symbol corresponding to the right reel, and the second small profit combination is different from the large profit combination. Only the symbol corresponding to the middle reel has a different configuration symbol, and the third small profiter is different only in the symbol corresponding to the major profiter and the left reel, and the stop operation is detected at any timing for each reel. Even in such a case, the stop control means draws the structural symbols constituting the large profit combination, the first small profit combination, the second small profit combination and the third small profit combination on the effective line. The priority indicated by all the priority information stored in the priority information storage means is defined to be lower for the major profit than for the minor profit, and the stop control means The small profit group In the case where the winning combination is determined, (i) when the first stop operation for the left reel is detected, the first small profit combination and the second small profit combination are the third small profit combination. And (ii) when the first stop operation for the middle reel is detected, the first small profit combination and the third small profit combination are Reference is made to priority information indicating a higher priority than the second small profit combination, and (iii) when the first stop operation for the right reel is detected, the second small profit combination and the third small profit combination Refers to priority information indicating a higher priority than the first small profiter, and (iv) when the second stop operation is detected when the third stop is the right reel, the first 1 Small Profit Officer has higher priority than the 2nd Small Profit Company and the 3rd Small Profit Company (V) when the second stop operation is detected in the case where the third stop is the middle reel, the second small profit combination is the first small profit combination and the Referring to priority information indicating a higher priority than the third small profit combination, and (vi) when the second stop operation is detected when the third stop is the left reel, the third small profit combination Refers to priority information indicating a higher priority than the first small profit combination and the second small profit combination.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when the small profit combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the player determines whether the large profit combination or the small profit combination is established until the final stop operation is performed. The game can be played with the expectation that a big profit may be established, and the interest in the game is improved.

  In addition, another invention further includes stop table storage means for storing a plurality of stop tables defining the number of sliding symbols for each symbol for each reel, wherein the stop control means includes the small profit combination group as an internal winning combination. When determined, stop control of each reel is performed with reference to only one stop table corresponding to the small profit combination group.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when the small profit combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, the player determines whether the large profit combination or the small profit combination is established until the final stop operation is performed. The game can be played with the expectation that a big profit may be established, and the interest in the game is improved.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning line of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (main reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A and the pseudo pay line of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table (sub reel) of the 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 the 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 general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for CB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the operating state of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the number selection table for a spinning cylinder stop 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 priority order table selection table 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 priority order table 3 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 4 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 5 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 6 of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table 7 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 internal winning combination (display combination) storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effective stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a reel stop (stop pattern 1) at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a reel stop (stop pattern 2) at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (stop pattern 3) of a reel stop at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (stop pattern 4) of the reel stop at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (stop pattern 5) of a reel stop at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example (stop pattern 6) of the reel stop at the time of the replay combination group 1 win in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for normal times of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for MB win games (with lock | rock) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for MB win game (no lock) at the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for BB win game (with lock | rock) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for BB win game (no lock) at the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for MB flags between game machines in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for BB flags between game machines in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for MB operation | movement of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flag conversion table for BB operation | movement of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect selection table for flag post conversion of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect selection table for flag post conversion of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect selection table for flag post conversion of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the flash production lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the BGM lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area after the 1st stop of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area after the 2nd stop of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area after the 3rd stop of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area after the 3rd stop of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area and symbol display area at the time of the small part 3 establishment of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area and symbol display area at the time of execution of the flash production of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area at the time of execution of the action effect of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing 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 attraction | straction-in data storage process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority attraction | straction-in data storage process for priority order tables 1 performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority pull-in data determination process at the time of a stop performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 1st pre-stop priority attraction | suction data storage process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd pre-stop priority acquisition data storage process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing-in control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of power activation performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lamp | ramp control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sound control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sub reel control task performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the premier chance counter update process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the bonus end command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a 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. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet, there are small main reels 2, 3, 4 and large sub-reels 5, 6, 7 and the following. A main control circuit 61 (see FIG. 8) and the like are accommodated.

  Main reels 2, 3, and 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Further, sub-reels 5, 6, and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row so as to be vertically rotatable in the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols is arranged. Further, one 4th reel 8 is rotatably provided inside the cabinet above the sub reels 5 to 7. On the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 8, there are a plurality of kinds of design symbols (for example, “BIG BONUS”, “REG BONUS” different from the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7. , “777”, symbols indicating “RT”). Note that the main reels 2, 3, and 4 of the present embodiment constitute a reel of the present invention.

  The front door is provided with a symbol display area 39 for visually recognizing symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the symbol display area 39. Further, on the front door, the sub reel design display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for making the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 visible and the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 are made visible. A symbol display area 51 is provided. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of the symbols arranged on each of the sub reels 5 to 7 through the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, and among the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 through the symbol display area 51. One symbol can be visually recognized.

  Each of the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8 has a structure in which a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is mounted on the outer periphery of the reel drum. Inside each reel drum constituting the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c comprising LEDs for irradiating the pattern drawn on the reel sheet from the back side. Reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c, and a reel back lamp 49 (see FIG. 9) are provided. In addition, smoke processing is applied to the inside of the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. When light is emitted from the reel back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c (see FIG. 9), the smoke is disposed on each of the sub-reels 5 to 7. The displayed symbols can be visually recognized, and when the light is not irradiated by the reel back lamps 48a, 48b, 48c, the symbols cannot be visually recognized.

  On the left and right sides of the main reels 2 to 4, pedestal portions having substantially horizontal surfaces are respectively formed. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right pedestal portion, and a winning line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 to become an effective line. On the other hand, on the left pedestal portion, a 1-stored medal insertion button (1-BET button) 30 for betting credited medals by a player's push button operation (press operation), 2 a stored medal insertion button (2 -BET button) 31 and 3 stored medal insertion button (maximum BET button) 32 are provided. When one stored medal insertion button 30 is pressed, one of the credited medals is inserted. When the 2 stored medal insertion button 31 is pressed, two of the credited medals are inserted. When the three-stored medal insertion button 32 is pressed, three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum insertion number”)). } Is inserted. When these stored medal insertion buttons 30 to 32 are pressed, a later-described winning line is activated and becomes an activated line.

  On the right side of the front surface of the pedestal portion, a stored medal settlement button 37 is provided for switching the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the stored medal settlement button 37. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout port 53 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 53 are sent to the medal receiving unit 52. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  A speaker 54 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 53, and speakers 96L and 96R are provided on the left and right sides of the 4th reel 8. The speakers 54, 96L, and 96R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 33 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base. When the player presses the start lever 33 (start operation), the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are rotated, and symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39 and the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A are displayed. Fluctuate and the game starts.

  Three stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion and on the right side of the start lever 33. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left sub reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle sub reel 6 is stopped by the stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right sub reel 7 is stopped by the stop operation on the right stop button 36. However, as described later, when the production number “18” (“advance notification (all-rotation system (BB)) production”) is selected, the sub reels are exceptionally irrelevant to the stop operation for each of the stop buttons 34 to 36. 5-7 may stop. Here, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, the stop of the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and the stop of the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. In addition, the stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as the first stop operation, the stop operation for the second stop is referred to as the second stop operation, and the stop operation for the third stop is referred to as the third stop operation. That's it.

  On the left side of the sub-reel symbol display area 5A of the front door, a bonus count display section 10, a WIN lamp 24, a START lamp 25, an INSERT lamp 26, a payout number display section 16, and a stored number display section 17 are provided in this order from the top. ing. The bonus count display section 10 is made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs, and displays the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the bonus game operation. The WIN lamp 24 is turned on when a BB operation state or an MB operation state, which will be described later, is performed. The START lamp 25 is lit when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable, that is, when the start operation can be performed by the start lever 33. The INSERT lamp 26 lights up when a medal can be inserted into the medal insertion slot 9. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals paid out by winning. The number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals that are made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs and are stored (credited).

  Further, below the stored number display unit 17, BET lamps 13, 14, 15, a REPLAY lamp 21, and a WAIT lamp 22 are provided. The BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to turn on according to the number of inserted medals, and notify the number of inserted medals at that time. The REPLAY lamp 21 is controlled to be lit until the game by replay is completed after the replay is established, and notifies that the game is possible without inserting medals. The WAIT lamp 22 is turned on when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed between the current game and the previous game, and informs that the WAIT time is being consumed.

  A sub 7 SEG 23, a buffalo lamp 40, and a CHANCE lamp 27 are provided on the right side of the sub reel symbol display area 7 A of the front door. The display of the sub 7 SEG 23 is controlled by a sub CPU 82 to be described later, and numbers, characters, pictures, and the like are displayed by 7 SEG. Lighting of the buffalo lamp 40 is controlled by a sub CPU 82 described later. The CHANCE lamp 27 is controlled to be turned on by a sub CPU 82 to be described later, and notifies that a premier chance to be described later is in progress.

  Side lamps 28 are provided at the left end and the right end of the front door, respectively. The lighting of the side lamp 28 is controlled for various effects by a sub CPU 82 described later.

  Inside the cabinet, there are provided a setting switch 56S (see FIG. 8) and a reset switch 55S (see FIG. 8) that are used when setting values. The set value is a value from “1” to “6” that indicates the degree of advantage for the player step by step. In the gaming machine 1, each combination is determined as an internal winning combination. Probability is different.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display area 39 displays the three symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle, and lower levels, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 2, the three symbols of the left main reel 2 are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU, left / middle region 39LM, and left / lower region 39LL, respectively, and the middle main reel 3 Are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, and middle / lower region 39CL, respectively, and the three symbols of the right main reel 4 are respectively displayed in the right / upper region 39RU, right / middle region 39RM, and right -Displayed in the lower area 39RL. In the gaming machine 1, four winning lines 1 to 4 are provided connecting the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL. Yes. In this embodiment, the left / upper region 39LU, left / middle region 39LM, left / lower region 39LL, middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, middle / lower region 39CL, right / upper region 39RU, right / upper region 39RU The middle area 39RM and the right / lower areas 39RL constitute the symbol display area of the present invention.

  As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 2, the winning line 1 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 2 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 3 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 4 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 stops, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, with reference to FIG.3 and FIG.4, the symbol row | line | column arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2-4 is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table (main reel) that defines the positions of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a symbol row in which 18 types of symbols are arranged is drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4. Specifically, 7 symbols 151, red symbols 152, yellow symbols 153, green symbols 154, black symbols 155, peach symbols 156, blue symbols 157, light blue symbols 158, yellow-green symbols 159, and orange symbols 160 A column is drawn. As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 described later. As shown in FIG. 4, in the symbol arrangement table (main reel), in order to associate the rotation position of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, Symbol positions from “00” to “17” sequentially given every 18 rotations are defined.

  Next, the pseudo pay line will be described with reference to FIG. Each sub-reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A displays the three symbols of each of the sub-reels 5 to 7 in the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 5, the three symbols of the left sub-reel 5 are displayed in the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, and the left / lower region 5AL, respectively. Three symbols are displayed on the middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower region 6AL, respectively, and three symbols of the right sub reel 7 are respectively right / upper region 7AU, right / middle region 7AM, right / lower region Display on 7AL. As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 is provided with five pseudo pay lines 1 </ b> L to 5 </ b> L that connect the respective regions. However, medals are not paid out depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  Next, with reference to FIG.6 and FIG.7, the symbol row | line | column arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reels 5-7 is demonstrated. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table (sub reel) that defines the positions of symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7 is drawn. Specifically, cow 1L symbol 171, cow 1C symbol 172, cow 1R symbol 173, cow 2L symbol 174, cow 2C symbol 175, cow 2R symbol 176, BAR symbol 177, replay symbol 178, bell symbol 179, watermelon symbol 180 , A symbol row composed of a cherry symbol 181 and a chance symbol 182 is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (sub reel) is stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 described later. As shown in FIG. 7, in the symbol arrangement table (sub reel), as in the symbol arrangement table (main reel), the rotational positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 are associated with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. The symbol positions from “00” to “20” that are sequentially given every 1/21 rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 are defined.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 61, the sub control circuit 62, the main control circuit 61 or the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 61 includes a microcomputer 63 as a main component, and a random number sampling circuit and the like are added to the main component. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU 64 and ROM 65 and RAM 66 as storage means. The main CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with a clock pulse generator 67, a frequency divider 68, a random number generator 69, a sampling circuit 70, and peripheral devices. .

  The main CPU 64 determines the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the internal winning combination and the detection of the stop operation. When the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39 when the main reels 2 to 4 have stopped rotating. Then, medals are paid out according to the established combination.

  As will be described later, the main CPU 64 determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations including the MB and the replay combination group 1 including the replays 1 to 6. Further, the main CPU 64 is a symbol that is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the effective line based on the priority table when a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS. Rotation of the main reel corresponding to the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS that detected the stop operation so that the constituent symbols constituting the combination with the highest priority among the combinations determined as Stop. In addition, when the main CPU 64 determines the replay combination group 1 as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation or the second stop operation other than the third stop operation is detected, Replay 1, Replay 2 or Replay 4 with the same design symbol as that of the main reel corresponding to the stop reels 78LS, 78CS, 78RS that detected the stop operation has priority over other replays Based on the priority order table indicating that the order is high, the rotation of the main reel is stopped. Further, the main CPU 64 simultaneously determines the MB and the replay combination group 1 as the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, the MB is determined to be an internal winning combination ( Carryover).

  The main CPU 64 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining unit and a stop control unit of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generator 67 and the frequency divider 68 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 69 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 70 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 69.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process described later (see FIGS. 71 and 72) based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 66 for each game.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 63, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU64. In that case, the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63 stores various tables (for example, a priority table indicating a priority order of a combination that can be determined as an internal winning combination, for example, a program related to processing of the main CPU 64 (see, for example, FIGS. 67 to 87 described later). 4, FIG. 7, FIG. 10 to FIG. 15 and FIG. 17 to FIG. 31 described later), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 62, and the like are stored. Note that the ROM 65 of this embodiment constitutes priority information storage means of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 64 is set in the RAM 66. For example, the extracted random number value, setting value, gaming state information, operating state information, payout number, information specifying the bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13-15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26), various display sections (bonus count display section 10, stored number display section 17, payout number display section 16), hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like.

  The stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R are driven and controlled by the motor drive circuit 73, and rotate the reel drums of the main reels 2 to 4. The motor drive circuit 73 rotates and stops the main reels 2 to 4 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. Note that the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol variation means of the present invention.

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The various display units (bonus count display unit 10, stored number display unit 17, payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Each display unit drive circuit 75 causes the bonus count display unit 10, the stored number display unit 17, and the payout number display unit 16 to display numerical values based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. .

  The hopper 72 is driven and controlled by a hopper drive circuit 76. The hopper driving circuit 76 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 63. As each switch and each circuit, the inserted medal sensor 9S, the start switch 33S, the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the stored medal settlement switch 37S, the reset switch 55S, the setting switch 56S, the reel position detection circuit 77, the stop switches 78LS, 78CS. , 78RS, and a payout completion signal circuit 79.

  The insertion medal sensor 9S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 by the player's insertion operation, and transmits an insertion detection signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. To do.

  The start switch 33S detects the start operation of the player with respect to the start lever 33, and transmits a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 63.

  The stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S detect the player's input operation for the 1 stored medal insertion button 30, the 2 stored medal insertion button 31, and the 3 stored medal insertion button 32. A storage input signal for instructing insertion of three or three medals is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The stored medal settlement switch 37 </ b> S detects a player switching operation on the stored medal settlement button 37 and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The setting switch 56 </ b> S and the reset switch 55 </ b> S transmit a setting update signal for updating the setting value of the RAM 66 to the microcomputer 63 by detecting a setting value changing operation by the administrator of the gaming machine.

  In order to update the set value, first, a power switch (not shown) is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on while the setting switch 56S is turned on.

  By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 66 is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The currently set value is displayed by the payout number display unit 16.

  In this state, every time the reset switch 55S is operated, the set value sequentially increases from “1” to “6” and is displayed in a circulating manner.

  In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 33.

  Next, when the setting switch 56S is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held. After the RAM 66 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is stored again in the RAM 66.

  During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to a state in which the game medal is returned. After the set value is confirmed, the payout number display unit 16 is turned off and the stored number display unit 17 is displayed. When “0” is displayed, the game on the gaming machine 1 can be started.

  Also, the set values can be set in six stages “1” to “6”, and each combination is determined as an internal winning combination by selecting an internal lottery table to be described later based on the set value. Change the probability. Further, the game state information stored in the RAM 66 area is cleared by changing the set value. Further, by operating the reset switch 55S with the setting switch 56S turned off, various information (such as gaming state) stored in the RAM 66 area is cleared.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 receives drive pulses supplied to the stepping motors 45L, 45C and 45R after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and sends the drive pulse signal via the I / O port 71. It transmits to the microcomputer 63. The reel position detection circuit 77 outputs a reset pulse every time a photo sensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 detects a reference position provided on each main reel 2 to 4. And a reset pulse signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. The main CPU 64 of the microcomputer 63 updates a pulse counter and a symbol counter (to be described later) of the RAM 66 based on the reception of the drive pulse signal, and sets “0” to the pulse counter and the symbol counter based on the reception of the reset pulse signal. . Thereby, the main CPU 64 can determine the symbol positions of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the symbol counter.

  Stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, respectively, and stop that instructs the stop of rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the detected stop buttons 34 to 36, respectively. The signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. Note that the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The payout completion signal circuit 79 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 72S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number. A payout completion signal for indicating is sent to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71.

  A sub-control unit communication port 80 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the main CPU 64 sends various commands to the sub-control circuit 62 from the sub-control unit communication port 80 provided in the main control circuit 61. Send a signal. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the signal transmitted from the sub control unit communication port 80 is sent to the main control unit 62 provided in the sub control circuit 62 via the main sub relay board 97 and the sub relay board 98. It is received by the communication port 88. The sub control circuit 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 62 to the main control circuit 61, and only one-way communication from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a start signal for starting a game is transmitted from the start switch 33S by a start operation on the start lever 33 by the player on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73, The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started by drive control of the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the RAM 66 are updated with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Is done. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time “16” pulses are counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). In addition, when the symbol at the symbol position “00” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is displayed in the middle area of the symbol display area 39, the symbol counter value is set to “0”. ing. For example, when the peach symbol of symbol position “13” on the left main reel is displayed in the left / middle area 39LM of the symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. . Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  When a stop signal is transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by a stop operation on the stop buttons 34 to 36 of the player after the main reels 2 to 4 reach constant speed rotation, the stop signal and the determined signal are determined. A control signal for stopping and controlling the main reels 2 to 4 is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73 based on the internal winning combination. The motor drive circuit 73 drives and controls the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the main reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, three frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within three frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within three frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the gaming machine 1 has a higher priority internal winning combination if there are multiple symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 3 frames. The number of sliding frames is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a bonus (BB, MB). Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to a small combination. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “3”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped is referred to as “stop control position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. It is defined as “3”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not 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. 19) stored in the ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 76 and the hopper 72 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a payout completion signal circuit 79 transmits a payout completion signal. Thereby, a control signal is transmitted to the hopper drive circuit 76, and the drive of the hopper 72 is stopped.

  When the stored medal settlement switch 37S is switched to the credit mode, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 66. Add to the number counter. In addition, a control signal is output to each display unit driving circuit 75, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the stored number display unit 17. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  Based on signals such as various commands from the main control circuit 61, the sub-control circuit 62 performs control for performing effects related to the game by video, sound, light, main reel operation, or the like. The sub-control circuit 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. The microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 and ROM 83 and RAM 84 which are storage means. The sub CPU 82 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 87 that exchanges signals with the clock pulse generator 85, the frequency divider 86, and peripheral devices. Further, the microcomputer 81 is connected to the lamp driving circuit 110, the 7SEG driving circuit 111, the sound source IC 91, the power amplifier 92, and the dividing circuit 93 via the I / O port 87.

  The ROM 83 stores a program related to the processing of the sub CPU 82 (for example, see FIGS. 88 to 100 described later), various tables such as a stop table, and the like.

  The RAM 84 stores various information obtained by processing of the sub CPU 82 and various information included in the command transmitted from the main control circuit 61.

  The sub CPU 82 performs a control process related to the effect according to a predetermined processing procedure. The predetermined processing procedure is stored in the ROM 83 as a sequence program. An address bus disconnect circuit 89 and a data bus disconnect circuit 90 are connected to the sub CPU 82. The address bus disconnect circuit 89 is connected to the ROM 83 via the address bus. Are connected to the ROM 83 via a data bus.

  When reading the information stored in the ROM 83, the sub CPU 82 transmits a low level signal to the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 via the I / O port 87, and then the address bus disconnect circuit 89 and the data bus disconnect circuit. A low level signal is transmitted to the 90 output enable terminals E via the I / O port 87. In the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, when a high level signal is input to each output enable terminal E, the data output terminal is in a high impedance state and the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. Insulative state. As a result, the address bus data and the data bus data input from the sub CPU 82 to the data input terminals of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90. Not output from each data output terminal. On the other hand, the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are connected to the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 from the sub CPU 82 when a low level signal is input to each output enable terminal E. The address bus data and data bus data input to each data input terminal are output as they are from each data output terminal. In this way, the sub CPU 82 performs information read access to the ROM 83 via the address bus and the data bus.

  In addition, a sub reel control unit 62a and a 4th reel control unit 62b are connected to the sub relay board 98. The main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 is a stepping motor 101 that rotationally drives the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, and a stepping that rotationally drives the 4th reel 8 in the 4th reel control unit 62b. Reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c built in the motor 102, main reels 2 to 4, reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c built in the sub reels 5 to 7, and a reel back lamp 49 built in the 4th reel 8 is there.

  The stepping motors 101 and 102 are driven by motor drive circuits 103 and 104, respectively. On / off of the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c, the CHANCE lamp 27, the side lamp 28, and the buffalo lamp 40 is controlled by a drive signal from a lamp drive circuit 110 connected to the I / O port 87. The display of the sub 7 SEG 23 is controlled by a drive signal from the 7 SEG drive circuit 111 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48a to 48c and 49 are controlled by drive signals from the lamp drive circuits 107 and 108, respectively. The lamp driving circuits 107 and 108 are connected to the sub relay board 98 and operate based on a control signal from the sub CPU 82.

  Connected to the input section of the microcomputer 81 are switches and circuits for generating input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the circuits and actuators in the sub-control circuit 62. Each switch and each circuit receives an output pulse from a photosensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, and detects the rotational positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8. There are reel position detection circuits 105 and 106 to be operated.

  The sound source IC 91 includes a control terminal C connected to the I / O port 87, a bus opening control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R, and is effective for the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R based on a signal input to the control terminal C. Control to output sound. When the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a high level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a high impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. In this state, the sound source IC 91 cannot access information read from the ROM 83 using each bus. On the other hand, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a low level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a low impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. As a result, the sound source IC 91 can access the ROM 83 using each bus. The sound source IC 91 starts operating when a high level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  The sound source IC 91 uses a power amplifier 92 to amplify sound data such as medal insertion sound, start lever operation sound, stop button operation sound, game sound during bonus game, etc. stored in the ROM 83 under the control of the microcomputer 81. Output from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R.

  The address bus disconnection circuit 89, the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the sub CPU 82 control the signals input to the output enable terminals E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, thereby Control read access. The sub CPU 82 controls information read access to the ROM 83 of the sound source IC 91 by controlling a signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. That is, the sub CPU 82 controls the ROM 83 by controlling a signal input to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 and a signal input to the bus release control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. Information read access to is restricted to either the sub CPU 82 or the sound source IC 91.

  The bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 and the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 are connected to the dividing circuit 93. The dividing circuit determines that the sub CPU 82 is in an incapable control process when the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at a low level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is at a low level. Then, a high level signal is output to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically disconnected.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 71 and 72) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is the CB gaming state. In this case, it is determined that the CB gaming state internal lottery table is used. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, it is determined that the RB gaming state internal lottery table is used.

  Also, based on the internal lottery table determination table, “9” is determined as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the general gaming state, and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the CB gaming state. When the game state is the RB game state, “2” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for CB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 71 and 72) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values from “0” to “5” are defined as the data pointer for small role / replay, and “0” to “2” are defined as the data pointer for bonus. The winning request flag corresponds to one or more combinations, one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and BB or MB is determined according to the bonus data pointer. It is determined as an 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. 11 to 15 show the lottery values corresponding to the setting values “1” and “6”, and the lottery values corresponding to the setting values “2” to “5”, respectively. Description is omitted.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, when the set value is “1” and the internal lottery table for general gaming state in FIG. 11 is determined as the internal lottery table, if the extracted random number value is “33900”, the main CPU 64 first , “33900”, the lottery value “33804” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “33900-33804 = 96”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “110” corresponding to the winning number “2” from the subtracted value “96”. The subtraction result is “96−110 = −14”, which is negative. Accordingly, the main CPU 64 determines the winning number “2” as the internal winning combination, that is, “1” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “1” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 11, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “9” are defined. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, any one of “1” to “4” as a small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “1”, “4”, “6”, “8”. And “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. As described later, the small role / replay data pointers “1” to “4” correspond to the replay role group 1, the replay role group 2, the replay role group 3, and the small role group, respectively. When “1”, “4”, “6”, “8” is determined, the replay role group 1, the replay role group 2, the replay role group 3, or the small role role group is determined as the internal winning role. . However, the bonus combination (BB or MB) is not determined as an internal winning combination. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes “1” to “3” as data points for small roles / replays with respect to the winning numbers “2”, “3”, “5”, “7”. Either one is defined, and “1” or “2” is defined as the bonus data pointer. As will be described later, since the bonus data pointers “1” and “2” correspond to BB and MB, respectively, the winning numbers “2”, “3”, “5” and “7” are determined. In this case, BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination together with any one of the replay combination group 1, the replay combination group 2 and the replay combination group 3 which will be described later.

  Also, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “2” as the bonus data pointer for the winning number “9”. Therefore, when the winning number “9” is determined, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The CB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 has a configuration in which the row corresponding to the winning number “9” is deleted from the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13, in the RT1 operating state, the winning number “1” (the small role / replay data pointer “1”) of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state or the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state. And a lottery value corresponding to the bonus data pointer “0”). In the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state, “4742” (in the case of setting value 1) is determined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” (small role / replay data pointer “1”, bonus data pointer “0”). ) Is prescribed. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state or the internal lottery table for CB gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” is defined as “33804” (when the setting value is 1). As will be described later, since the data pointer “1” for the small role / replay corresponds to the replay role group 1, the replay role group in the RT1 operation state is compared with the case of the general game state or the CB game state. The winning probability of 1 falls from “33804/65536 (about 51.6%)” to “4742/65536 (about 7.24%)”. Therefore, in the RT1 operating state, the probability of losing the internal lottery increases and the probability that the replay combination group 1 is determined as the internal winning combination is lower than in the case of the general gaming state or the CB gaming state. It is disadvantageous for the player because the rate of decrease of medals increases.

  In the RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14, in the RT2 operating state, the winning number “1” (small role / replay data pointer “1”, bonus data pointer “0” of the internal gaming state internal lottery table). This is a table for replacing lottery values corresponding to (). In the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state, “12384” (in the case of setting value 1) is determined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” (pocket / replay data pointer “1”, bonus data pointer “0”). ) Is prescribed. Therefore, in the RT2 operating state, the winning probability of the replay role group 1 is changed from “33804/65536 (about 51.6%)” to “12384/65536 (about 18.9%) compared with the case of the general gaming state. On the other hand, the winning probability of the replay role group 1 is changed from “4742/65536 (about 7.24%)” to “12384/65536 (about 18.9%) as compared with the case where the RT1 is operating. ""

  The internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 15 is a table used when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” and “2” are defined. ing. The internal lottery table for the RB gaming state defines the small role / replay data pointer “4” and the lottery value “62806” for the winning number “1”, and the small number for the winning number “2”. A combination / replay data pointer “5” and a lottery value “2730” are defined. As will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to the small role group consisting of the small roles 1 and 2, and the small role / replay data pointer “5” is assigned to the small role 3. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the small role group is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of “62806/65536 (about 95.8%)” and “2730/65536 (about 4.17%). ) ”Is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, in the RB gaming state, the small combination group or small combination 3 is determined as the internal winning combination with a probability of 100%, which is advantageous for the player.

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

  Further, in the internal lottery using the internal lottery table, when the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined to be “1”, or when the bonus data pointer is determined to be “2”, It is determined whether or not to perform the start lock with a predetermined probability. The start-time lock is a control for preventing the main reels 2 to 4 from starting to rotate for about 13 seconds after the internal winning combination is determined based on the start operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the transition of the gaming state / operating state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16 shows an example of the transition of the gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control circuit 61 includes a general gaming state, a CB gaming state, an RB gaming state, an RT1 operating state, an RT2 operating state, a BB operating state, and an MB operating state.

  First, the RT2 operating state will be described. When the player is in the general gaming state or the RT1 operating state, the BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT2 operating state. Further, the RT2 operation state is ended when BB is established. When the RT2 operation state ends, the state shifts to the BB operation state.

  Next, the BB operation state will be described. Transition to the BB operation state is made when BB is established in the RT2 operation state. Further, the BB operation state is terminated when more than 360 medals are paid out. In the BB operating state, the RB gaming state is repeatedly operated until more than 360 medals are paid out. The RB gaming state ends when 8 games are played and 8 wins are won. However, in the RB gaming state, when the payout of medals, which is the ending condition of the BB operating state, exceeds 360, the RB gaming state is ended together with the BB operating state. When the BB operation state ends, the state shifts to the RT1 operation state.

  Next, the RT1 operation state will be described. The transition to the RT1 operation state is made when the BB operation state ends or the MB operation state shifted from the RT1 operation state ends. In addition, the RT1 operation state is 1000 games (including games that were in the MB operation state) without BB being determined as an internal winning combination, MB being established, or BB being determined as an internal winning combination. It ends when it passes. When the RT1 operation state ends when the BB is determined as an internal winning combination, the state shifts to the RT2 operation state, and when it ends when the MB is established, the state shifts to the MB operation state. If the game is ended without having been determined as a winning combination, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  Next, the general gaming state will be described. To the general gaming state, after the operation in the RT1 operation state is started, BB is not determined as an internal winning combination, or 1000 games have elapsed, or the MB operation state shifted from the general gaming state is ended. Transition. The general gaming state ends when BB is determined as an internal winning combination or when MB is established. When the general gaming state is ended when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, the state shifts to the RT2 operating state, and when it ends when the MB is established, the state shifts to the MB operating state.

  Next, the MB operation state will be described. To the MB operation state, when the RT1 operation state or the general game state is established, the transition is made when the MB is established. In addition, the MB operating state is ended when more than 120 medals are paid out. In the MB operating state, the CB gaming state is repeatedly operated until more than 120 medals are paid out. The CB gaming state ends when one game is performed and a prize is won once. When the MB operating state ends, the state before the transition to the MB operating state, that is, the RT1 operating state or the general gaming state is entered. When the RT1 operating state is shifted to the MB operating state (CB gaming state), the CB gaming state internal lottery table used for the internal lottery in the MB operating state (CB gaming state) is for the RT1 operating state. The lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” (the small role / replay data pointer “1”, the bonus data pointer “0”) is replaced by the internal lottery table. However, if the RT1 operation state is terminated after 1000 games have elapsed as described above during the MB operation state (CB game state) that has shifted from the RT1 operation state, the MB operation state (CB game) is thereafter set. CB gaming state internal lottery table used for internal lottery in the state) is based on the RT1 operating state internal lottery table, winning number “1” (small role / replay data pointer “1”, bonus data pointer “0”). The lottery value corresponding to “)” is not replaced.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 71 and 72) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area (an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, and an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, each of which will be described later). The internal winning combination storage area is determined according to the storage area type.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, and the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, replay 4, and replay 5. , Corresponding to replay 6 (abbreviated as “replay role group 1”). The small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to replay 2 and replay 3 (abbreviated as “replay role group 2”). The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to replay 3, replay 4, replay 5, and replay 6 (abbreviated as “replay role group 3”). The small combination / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to small combination 1 and small combination 2 (abbreviated as “small combination group”). The small combination / replay data pointer “5” corresponds to the small combination 3. When the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “4” are determined, a plurality of combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “2” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss. The bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB. The bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to MB.

  Next, the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line, or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state / actuation state, and data indicating a 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 is any one of a display combination 1 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area each of which will be described later (the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area are collectively referred to as a display combination storage area). Which display combination storage area is stored is determined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, replay 4, replay 5, replay 6, small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3, BB, and MB are defined as display combinations.

  Replay 1 is established by displaying “yellow symbol-blue symbol-orange symbol” on the active line. Replay 2 is established by displaying “yellow symbol-yellow-green symbol-yellow symbol” on the active line. Replay 3 is established by displaying “yellow symbol-orange symbol-green symbol” on the active line. Replay 4 is established by displaying “green symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol” on the active line. Replay 5 is established when “green symbol-blue symbol-orange symbol” is displayed on the active line. Replay 6 is established by displaying “blue symbol-yellow-green symbol-yellow symbol” on the active line. When Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, Replay 5, or Replay 6 is established, the regame is performed in the next game. In other words, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game in which Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, Replay 5, or Replay 6 is established are not automatically based on the player's throwing operation in the next game. It is thrown into. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  Here, when the combination of symbols related to any one of Replay 1 to Replay 6 is displayed on the active line, “Cherry Symbol-ANY-ANY”, “Bell Symbol-Bell” are displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. The “design-bell design”, “watermelon design-watermelon design-watermelon design”, or “replay design-replay design-replay design” is displayed. However, “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” and “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” are displayed only when BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, any one of Replay 1 to Replay 6 is displayed on the active line, and “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY”, “bell symbol-bell symbol-- are displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. When the “bell symbol” is displayed, the player can recognize that BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination. “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  The small role 1 is formed by displaying “ANY-yellow-green symbol-green symbol” on the active line, and the small role 2 is displayed with “ANY-yellow-green symbol-orange symbol” on the active line. It is established by doing. When a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is established, 15 medals are paid out.

  Here, when the combination of symbols related to the small role 1 or the small role 2 is displayed on the active line, the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A display “Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” or “Bell symbol-Bell”. The “design-bell design” is displayed.

  The small role 3 is established when “light blue design-light blue design-light blue design” is displayed on the effective line. When the small role 3 is established, three medals are paid out. Since the small combination 3 is a combination determined as an internal winning combination only in the RB gaming state, it is established only in the RB gaming state.

  Here, when the combination of symbols relating to the small combination 3 is displayed on the active line, “cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. In this case, the left sub-reel 5 once stops after the symbols other than the cherry symbol are displayed in the sub-reel symbol display area 5A, and then re-rotates to display the cherry symbol in the sub-reel symbol display area 5A. To stop.

  BB is established when “red symbol-7 symbol-red symbol” is displayed on the active line. When BB is established, the BB operation state is entered.

  Here, when the combination of the symbols related to BB is displayed on the effective line, the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A display “cow 1 design-cow 1 design-cow 1 design” or “cow 2 design-cow. "2 designs-2 cow designs" is displayed.

  MB is established by displaying “yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol” on the active line. When MB is established, the MB operation state is entered. In the MB operating state, all the small combinations are set as internal winning combinations, and the maximum number of sliding frames for the left reel 3L is “0”.

  Here, when the combination of symbols related to MB is displayed on the active line, “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A.

  Next, a bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB operating state, MB operating state, RB gaming state, and CB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, termination conditions relating to the BB operation state, the MB operation state, the RB gaming state, and the CB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “360” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB operation state, and for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the MB operation state, 120 "is specified. Further, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the possible number of games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as the ending condition for the RB gaming state. “1” and “1” are defined respectively. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB operation state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 360, and the MB operation state is ended when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 120. In addition, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 8 times or winning 8 times, and the CB gaming state is ended by playing 1 time or winning once. .

  Next, referring to FIG. 21, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a spinning cylinder stop number selection table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The rotation stop number selection table is used for determining the rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination (small role / replay data pointer) determined by the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 71 and 72). This is the table used. In the number selection table for rotation stop, a number for rotation stop is defined for each internal winning combination (data pointer for small combination / replay). For example, when the replay combination group 1 is determined as the internal winning combination based on the rotation stop number selection table (when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”), the rotation stop number is used. “01” is determined. The rotating cylinder stop number is used when a stop table to be described later is selected. For example, when “01” is determined as the rotation stop number, the stop table (01) is selected. The number for stopping the rotation is also used when selecting a priority table to be described later.

  Next, the stop table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (01) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 also stores other stop tables.

  The stop table is a table used when determining the number of stop data sliding frames in a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In the stop table, the number of stop frames for stop data corresponding to the stop start positions “0” to “17” is defined for each stop button. The stop start position is a symbol position located in the middle of the symbol display area 39 when a stop operation is detected, and is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped. For example, when the yellow symbol at the symbol position “16” is positioned in the middle of the left main reel 2, the stop start position is “16” when a stop operation is detected. The stop table (01) shown in FIG. 22 is a table used when the replay combination group 1 is determined as the internal winning combination (when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”). The stop table (01) specifies that the number of stop frames for stop data is such that the combination of symbols related to Replay 1 stops on the active line when the number of stop frames for stop data is the number of slide frames. Yes.

  Next, the priority table selection table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a priority table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The priority table selection table is a table used when the priority table is selected in the expected display combination storing process shown in FIG. In the priority table selection table, the number corresponding to the rotation stop, the value of the stop button inactive counter indicating the number of main reels being rotated, the operated stop button that has already been stopped, and the reel to be searched The priority table is defined.

  Specifically, according to the priority order table selection table, when the turning stop number is any one of “00” and “02” to “05”, the value of the stop button non-operating counter has been activated. Regardless of the stop button and the search target reel, the priority order table 1 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the rotation stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3” (that is, the first number) 1 stop) and the search target reel is “left”, the priority order table 2 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the rotation stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3” (that is, the first number) If the search target reel is “medium”, the priority order table 3 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the rotation stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3” (that is, the first number) 1 stop) and the search target reel is “right”, the priority table 4 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the turning stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2” (that is, the first number) 1 stop and before 2nd stop), when the operated stop button is “left” and the search target reel is “middle”, or the rotation stop number is “01” and the stop When the value of the button inactive counter is “2” (that is, after the first stop and before the second stop), the operated stop button is “middle”, and the search target reel is “left” The priority table 5 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the turning stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2” (that is, the first number) 1 stop and before the second stop), when the operated stop button is “left” and the reel to be searched is “right”, or the rotation stop number is “01” and the stop When the value of the button inactive counter is “2” (that is, after the first stop and before the second stop), the operated stop button is “right”, and the search target reel is “left” The priority table 6 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the turning stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2” (that is, the first number) 1 stop and before 2nd stop), when the operated stop button is “middle” and the reel to be searched is “right”, or the rotation stop number is “01” and the stop When the value of the button inactive counter is “2” (that is, after the first stop and before the second stop), the operated stop button is “right”, and the search target reel is “middle” The priority table 7 is selected.

  Further, according to the priority table selection table, the rotation stop number is “01” (that is, the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1), and the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “1” (that is, the first number is determined). In the case of 2 stop and before 3rd stop), the priority table 1 is selected regardless of the operated stop button and the reel to be searched.

  Next, the priority order table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the priority order table 1 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 2 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 3 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 4 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 5 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 6 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the priority table 7 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the priority table, a priority order (that is, priority order 1 to priority order 3 or priority order 1 to priority order 4) 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 and the pull-in data 2 corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. The pull-in data has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storing area, and each bit corresponds to each combination. The priority order indicates the order in which the winning combination is preferentially performed among the combinations determined as the internal winning combination. In other words, if there are a plurality of constituent symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the combination determined as an internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames in the present embodiment), Such a configuration symbol preferentially stops on the active line.

  In the priority order table 1, the first priority order (the highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 1 to Replay 6, and the second priority order is a combination of symbols related to bonuses (BB, MB). The 3rd priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the small roles 1 to 3.

  In the priority table 2, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 1 to Replay 3, and the second priority (highest priority) is Replay 4 to Replay 6. The 3rd priority ranking is the symbol combination related to the bonus (BB, MB), and the 4th priority ranking is the symbol combination related to the small roles 1 to 3.

  In the priority table 3, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 1, Replay 4, and Replay 5, and the second priority (highest priority) is Replay 2. It is a combination of symbols related to Replay 3 and Replay 6, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to bonuses (BB, MB), and the fourth highest priority is a combination of symbols related to small roles 1 to 3 is there.

  In the priority table 4, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 2, Replay 4, and Replay 6, and the second priority (highest priority) is Replay 1. It is a combination of symbols related to Replay 3 and Replay 5. The third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to bonuses (BB, MB), and the fourth highest priority is a combination of symbols related to small roles 1 to 3 is there.

  In the priority table 5, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 1, and the second priority (highest priority) is the symbol related to Replay 2 to Replay 6. The combination is a combination of symbols related to the bonus (BB, MB), and the fourth priority is a combination of symbols related to the small roles 1 to 3.

  In the priority table 6, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 2, and the second priority (highest priority) is Replay 1, Replay 3 to Replay 6. The 3rd priority ranking is the symbol combination related to the bonus (BB, MB), and the 4th priority ranking is the symbol combination related to the small roles 1 to 3.

  In the priority table 7, the first priority (highest priority) is a combination of symbols related to Replay 4, and the second priority (highest priority) is Replay 1 to Replay 3, Replay 5, It is a combination of symbols related to Replay 6, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to bonuses (BB, MB), and the fourth highest priority is a combination of symbols related to small roles 1 to 3.

  Next, the priority order table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a priority order table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The priority order table indicates an order in which applicable numerical values are searched from a range of numerical values (ie, “0” to “3”) preliminarily defined as the number of sliding frames. The priority order indicates the order. The priority order table shown in FIG. 31 defines a priority order for each stop data sliding frame number acquired based on the stop table described above. Further, for example, “0” is defined as the number of sliding frames related to the priority order “1” corresponding to the number of sliding data “0” frames for stop data, and the number of sliding frames for stop data is the highest. The priority order is defined as follows.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area (display combination storing area) and carryover combination storing area allocated to the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an internal winning combination storage area (display combination storage area) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area. The internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 66, respectively, and store internal symbol combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “5” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores “1” data, so that Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, and Replay 4 respectively. , Replay 5 and Replay 6 are internal winning combinations. In addition, each bit of bits “0” to “4” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores data of “1”, so that the small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3, BB, Indicates that MB is an internal winning combination. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area that is different from the internal winning combination storage area on the RAM 66. The storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates which combination is a carryover combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the areas of bits “3” and “4”. Specifically, each of the bits “3” and “4” constituting the carryover combination storage area stores data “1”, thereby indicating whether or not the BB carryover state and the MB carryover state respectively. Show.

  Here, the BB carryover state refers to a state where, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, BB is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB is established. Similarly, the MB carryover state refers to a state in which when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the MB is carried over as an internal winning combination until the MB is established.

  Next, the operating flag storage area assigned to the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The operating flag storage area stores data “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “5”, so that the BB is operating (BB operating state) and the RB is operating (RB gaming state), respectively. ), MB operating (MB operating state), CB operating (CB gaming state), RT1 operating (RT1 operating state), RT2 operating (RT2 operating state). That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. Further, when all the data in each area of the operating flag storage area is “0”, it indicates that the general game is in operation (general game state).

  Next, the effective stop button storage area in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the effective stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effective stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The effective stop button storage area stores “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby determining whether or not the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective. It indicates whether or not the pressing operation of 35 is effective, and whether or not the pressing operation of the right stop button 36 is effective. For example, that the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective means that the rotation of the left main reel 2 can be stopped by pressing the left stop button 34, that is, the left main reel 2 rotates. Indicates that it is inside.

  Next, the operation stop button storage area in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operation stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The operation stop button storage area stores “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2”, so that the left stop button 34 is operated or the middle stop button 35 is operated. Whether or not the right stop button 36 is activated. In addition, that the left stop button 34 act | operated means that the left stop button 34 was pressed.

  Next, the symbol storage area in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “00”).

  The symbol storage area is an area for storing a symbol code corresponding to each display area in the symbol display area 39 constituting each winning line (effective line), and is provided for each winning line (effective line). For example, in the symbol storage area corresponding to the winning line 1 (effective line 1), the symbol codes corresponding to the display areas of the left / upper area 39LU, the middle / middle area 39CM, and the right / upper area 39RU are stored. Such symbol storage areas are also provided for the other winning lines 2 (effective line 2), winning line 3 (effective line 3) and winning line 4 (effective line 4).

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 37 indicates the symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each reel is “00”. When the symbol position data is “00”, the symbol position “00” of the main reels 2, 3, 4 (red symbol for the left main reel 2, seven symbol for the middle main reel 3, right main reel 4 Corresponds to the case where the red symbols are displayed in the left / middle stage area 39LM, the middle / middle stage area 39CM, and the right / middle stage area 39RM, respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol storage area corresponding to the left / upper area 39LU has the symbol position “01” (7 symbols), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the left / lower area 39LL has the symbol position “17”. A symbol code indicating (7 symbols) is stored. In addition, a symbol code indicating a symbol (seven symbols) at the symbol position “00” is stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to the middle / middle region 39CM. Furthermore, the symbol storage area corresponding to the right / upper area 39RU has a symbol position “01” (7 symbols), and the symbol storage area corresponding to the right / lower area 39RL has a symbol position “17” (7 symbols). ) Is stored.

  Next, the expected display combination storage area in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39 are diagrams showing the expected display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  In the expected display combination storing area, priority pull-in data determined according to symbols respectively corresponding to symbol positions “0” to “17” of the rotating main reel are stored. For example, when all the main reels are rotating, the priority pull-in data is stored in the expected display combination storage area for the left main reel, the expected display combination storage area for the middle main reel, and the expected display combination storage area for the right main reel. Further, when the rotation of the left main reel 2 is stopped and the middle main reel 3 and the right main reel 4 are rotating, the middle main reel display combination storage area and the right main reel display combination prediction storage Preferential pull-in data is stored in the area.

  The priority pull-in data is 8-bit data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table in the preferential pull-in data storage process described later with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, since the priority pull-in data is determined based on the priority order defined in any one of the priority order table 1 to the priority order table 7, it is determined by which priority order table. Accordingly, the configuration of the priority pull-in data is different.

  Specifically, each of the bits “1” to “3” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 1 stores “1”, so that each main reel The symbols that are arranged in are shown when the symbols stop at the middle of the symbol display area 39. Specifically, the bit “1” indicates whether or not any of the small roles 1 to 3 is established, and the bit “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) is established. Bit “3” indicates whether or not any one of Replay 1 to Replay 6 may be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39. That is, when a symbol that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is established by stopping the symbol in the middle of the symbol display area 39, the bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates that prohibition is prohibited. “0” is set to prevent the symbol from stopping in the middle of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 2 indicates whether or not any of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) may be established, bit “3” indicates whether or not any of Replay 4 to Replay 6 may be established, and bit “4” Indicates whether there is a possibility that any one of Replay 1 to Replay 3 will be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 3 indicates whether or not any of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) may be established, and bit “3” indicates whether or not any of Replay 2, Replay 3, and Replay 6 may be established, and bit “4”. "Indicates whether or not any one of Replay 1, Replay 4, and Replay 5 may be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 4 indicates whether or not any of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) may be established, and bit “3” indicates whether or not any of Replay 1, Replay 3, and Replay 5 may be established, and bit “4”. "Indicates whether or not any one of Replay 2, Replay 4, and Replay 6 may be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 5 indicates whether or not any of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) may be established, bit “3” indicates whether or not any of Replay 2 to Replay 6 may be established, and bit “4” indicates Indicates whether or not replay 1 may be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 6 indicates whether or not any of the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 is established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) may be established, and bit “3” indicates whether or not any of Replay 1, Replay 3 to Replay 6 may be established, and bit “4”. "" Indicates whether or not replay 2 is likely to be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  Further, the bit “1” of the priority pull-in data determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table 7 indicates whether or not any of the small role 1 to the small role 3 may be established, and the bit “ “2” indicates whether or not a bonus (BB or MB) is established, and bit “3” indicates whether or not any one of Replay 1 to Replay 3, Replay 5, and Replay 6 is established, Bit “4” indicates whether or not replay 4 is likely to be established. The bit “0” of the priority pull-in data indicates whether or not the symbol can be stopped at the middle stage of the symbol display area 39.

  The priority pull-in data has a higher priority as the value is larger, 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 main reel. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the main reel stops rotating. Of the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames “3”, the symbol corresponding to the maximum priority pull-in data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, the priority pull-in data indicates the ranking between symbols arranged on the main reel. In addition, 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 highest priority is based on the priority order defined by the priority order table described above. A high symbol is determined.

  Next, the reel stop control when the replay combination group 1 (replay 1 to replay 6) is determined as the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. However, it is assumed that MB is neither an internal winning combination nor a carryover combination.

  As described above, the combination of symbols related to MB is “yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol”. Two of the three symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to MB are the same as the two symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to any replay. Specifically, the left component of the replay 1 is the “yellow symbol” that is the left component corresponding to the left main reel 2 of the MB, and the “blue symbol” that is the middle component corresponding to the middle main reel 3 of the MB. It is the same as the “yellow symbol” that is the symbol and the “blue symbol” that is the middle component symbol of Replay 1. In addition, the “yellow symbol” which is the left component symbol of MB and the “yellow symbol” which is the right component symbol of MB are the “yellow symbol” which is the left component symbol of Replay 2 and the right component symbol of Replay 2, respectively. It is the same as “Yellow design”. Furthermore, the “blue symbol” that is the MB middle configuration symbol and the “yellow symbol” that is the right configuration symbol of the MB are the “blue symbol” that is the middle configuration symbol of Replay 4 and the right configuration symbol of the replay “4”, respectively. It is the same as “Yellow design”.

  When the replay combination group 1 (replay 1 to replay 6) is determined as an internal winning combination, the gaming machine 1 is configured so that the combination of symbols related to any of the replays always stops on the active line. 2-4 stop control is performed. In particular, when the replay combination group 1 (replay 1 to replay 6) is determined as the internal winning combination, the second stop is performed based on the above-described priority table selection table, priority table, priority order table, and the like. The stop control of each of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed so as to stop at a symbol position (a so-called tempering position) that leaves a possibility that the replay 1, the replay 2 or the replay 4 is always established at the time of completion of the above. Therefore, after the second stop and before the third stop operation, the player determines that the MB is established from the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39, or that Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 4 It cannot be determined whether it is established, and it can be expected that the MB may be established in performing the third stop operation.

  Hereinafter, when the replay combination group 1 is determined as an internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “left → middle → right” (stop pattern 1), “middle → left → right” (stop pattern 2) ), “Left → right → middle” (stop pattern 3), “right → left → middle” (stop pattern 4), “middle → right → left” (stop pattern 5). In some cases, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 39 after the first stop, after the second stop, and after the third stop in the case of “right → middle → left” (stop pattern 6) will be described. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the stop start positions of all the main reels 2 to 4 are “15”. Since the internal winning combination is the replay combination group 1 and the stop start positions of all the main reels 2 to 4 are “15”, the left main reel 2 and the middle main reel 3 from the stop table (01). The number of stop data sliding frames is “2”, and the number of stop data sliding frames of the right main reel 4 is “0”.

[Stop pattern 1]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39). In accordance with the priority order table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data for the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel based on the priority order table 2, and predicts the display combination for the middle main reel. For the storage area, the priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 3, and for the display combination expected storage area for the right main reel, the priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 4. That is, as shown in FIG. 40, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel at the time of the first stop operation.

  Here, the contents of the priority pull-in data are: (1) whether the symbol can be stopped in the middle or is prohibited from being stopped (that is, whether a combination not determined as an internal winning combination is established) (2) If the symbol is stopped in the middle, whether the constituent symbol of the combination determined as the internal winning combination stops on the active line, and (3) the combination determined as the internal winning combination The type of the combination when the configuration symbol stops on the active line is shown. For example, if the green symbol at symbol position “15” stops in the left / middle region 39LM, the black symbol at symbol position “14” stops at the left / lower region 39LL and the yellow symbol at symbol position “16”. Will stop in the left / upper region 39LU, but (1) a combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination will never be established. (2) (3) When the green symbol at symbol position “15” stops in the left / middle region 39LM, the yellow symbol which is the constituent symbol of Replay 1 to Replay 3 determined as the internal winning combination is displayed. It stops in the left / upper area 39LU. Therefore, the contents of the priority pull-in data at the symbol position “15” are “stoppable (replays 1 to 3)”, and are “00010001” when expressed in data (bit string) as shown in FIG.

  When the first stop operation on the left main reel 2 is detected, the main CPU 64 has the largest priority attraction data out of the priority attraction data within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. However, the main CPU 64 searches for the priority pull-in data in accordance with the priority order defined in the priority order table (FIG. 31), and if the priority pull-in data has the same size, the priority retrieved later. Prioritize incoming data. Specifically, the main CPU 64 has the number of sliding frames for the stop data of the left main reel 2 being “2”, so that the pattern when the number of sliding frames is “1” from the priority order table (FIG. 31). When the position is “16”, the symbol position is “15” when the number of sliding symbols is “0”, the symbol position is “00” when the number of sliding symbols is “3”, and the number of sliding symbols is “2”. The priority pull-in data is searched in the order of the symbol position “17”. At this time, the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both “00010001”, but the symbol position “17” retrieved later is prioritized. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “17” and determines the number of sliding frames as two frames. Thus, at the time of the first stop, the red symbol at symbol position “00” is stopped in the left / upper region 39LU, the seven symbols at symbol position “17” are stopped in the left / middle region 39LM, and the symbol is left in the left / lower region 39LL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “16” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the middle main reel 3 and the right main reel 4 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 5 for the expected display combination storage area for the middle main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the right main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 40, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “17” and the number of sliding symbols is two frames because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “17” is the largest “00010001”. As a result, at the time of the second stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “00” are stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL The yellow-green symbol at symbol position “16” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL and the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, so that the player has established MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the right main reel 4 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel in accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 40, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel at the time of the third stop operation. The contents of the priority pull-in data at the symbol position “16” are prohibited to stop because the MB is established when the yellow symbol at the symbol position “15” is stopped in the right / lower region 39RL.

  Next, when the third stop operation for the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected and when the second stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 gives priority to the symbol position “15” retrieved later, although the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both the same as “00000101”. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “15” and determines the number of sliding frames as 0. Thus, at the time of the third stop, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” stops in the right / upper region 39RU, the yellow symbol at the symbol position “15” stops in the right / middle region 39RM, and enters the right / lower region 39RL. The green symbol at symbol position “14” stops. Accordingly, when the third stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the orange symbol is stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, and the replay 1 is established.

[Stop pattern 2]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) as in the case of the stop pattern 1. When the first stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 has the largest priority attraction data out of the priority attraction data within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. At this time, as shown in FIG. 41, since the priority pull-in data at the symbol position “17” is the largest “00010001”, the stop control position is determined as the symbol position “17” and the number of sliding symbols is two frames. decide. As a result, at the time of the first stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “00” are stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL The yellow-green symbol at symbol position “16” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 and the right main reel 4 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 5 for the expected display combination storage area for the left main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the right main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 7. That is, as shown in FIG. 41, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation for the left main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 gives priority to the symbol position “17” retrieved later, although the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both “00010001”. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “17” and determines the number of sliding frames as two frames. Thus, at the time of the second stop, the red symbol at the symbol position “00” stops in the left / upper region 39LU, the seven symbols at the symbol position “17” stop in the left / middle region 39LM, and the left / lower region 39CL The yellow symbol at symbol position “16” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL and the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, so that the player has established MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the right main reel 4 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel in accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 41, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel at the time of the third stop operation.

  Next, when the third stop operation for the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected and when the second stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 gives priority to the symbol position “15” retrieved later, although the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both the same as “00000101”. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “15” and determines the number of sliding frames as 0. Thus, at the time of the third stop, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” stops in the right / upper region 39RU, the yellow symbol at the symbol position “15” stops in the right / middle region 39RM, and enters the right / lower region 39RL. The green symbol at symbol position “14” stops. Accordingly, when the third stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the orange symbol is stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, and the replay 1 is established.

[Stop pattern 3]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) as in the case of the stop pattern 1. When the first stop operation on the left main reel 2 is detected, the main CPU 64 has the largest priority attraction data out of the priority attraction data within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. At this time, as shown in FIG. 42, the main CPU 64 gives priority to the symbol position “17” retrieved later, although the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both the same as “00010001”. To do. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “17” and determines the number of sliding frames as two frames. Thus, at the time of the first stop, the red symbol at symbol position “00” is stopped in the left / upper region 39LU, the seven symbols at symbol position “17” are stopped in the left / middle region 39LM, and the symbol is left in the left / lower region 39LL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “16” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the middle main reel 3 and the right main reel 4 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 5 for the expected display combination storage area for the middle main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the right main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 42, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation on the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols as one frame because the priority pull-in data at the symbol position “16” is the largest as “00010001”. As a result, at the time of the second stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the right / middle region 39RM, and the symbols at the right / lower region 39RL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the yellow symbol stops in the left / lower region 39LL and the yellow symbol stops in the right / lower region 39RL, so that the player has established MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the middle main reel 3 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel according to the priority order table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 42, priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel at the time of the third stop operation.

  Next, when the third stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected and when the second stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols is one frame because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest “00001001”. Thus, at the time of the third stop, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the yellow-green symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL is stopped. The orange symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Accordingly, when the third stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the yellow-green symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the orange symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RU, and the replay 2 is established.

[Stop pattern 4]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) as in the case of the stop pattern 1. When the first stop operation on the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the largest priority attraction data from among the priority attraction data within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. At this time, as shown in FIG. 43, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” since the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest, “00010001”, and the number of sliding symbols Is determined as one frame. As a result, at the time of the first stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the right / middle region 39RM, and the symbols at the right / lower region 39RL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “15” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 and the middle main reel 3 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 6 for the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the middle main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 6. That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation on the left main reel 2 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” as in the case of detecting the first stop operation. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 gives priority to the symbol position “17” retrieved later, although the priority pull-in data of the symbol positions “15” and “17” are both “00010001”. Thus, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “17” and determines the number of sliding frames as two frames. Thus, at the time of the second stop, the red symbol at the symbol position “00” stops in the left / upper region 39LU, the seven symbols at the symbol position “17” stop in the left / middle region 39LM, and enters the left / lower region 39LL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “16” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the yellow symbol stops in the left / lower region 39LL and the yellow symbol stops in the right / lower region 39RL, so that the player has established MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the middle main reel 3 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel according to the priority order table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 43, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel at the time of the third stop operation.

  Next, when the third stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected and when the second stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols is one frame because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest “00001001”. Thus, at the time of the third stop, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the yellow-green symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL is stopped. The orange symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Accordingly, when the third stop is completed, the yellow symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the yellow-green symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the orange symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RU, and the replay 2 is established.

[Stop pattern 5]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) as in the case of the stop pattern 1. When the first stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 has the largest priority attraction data out of the priority attraction data within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. At this time, as shown in FIG. 44, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “17” since the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “17” is the largest, “00010001”, and the number of sliding symbols Is determined to be 2 frames. As a result, at the time of the first stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “00” are stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL The yellow-green symbol at symbol position “16” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 and the right main reel 4 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 5 for the expected display combination storage area for the left main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the right main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 7. That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the right main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation on the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position as the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols as one frame because the priority pull-in data at the symbol position “16” is the largest as “00010001”. As a result, at the time of the second stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the right / middle region 39RM, and the symbols at the right / lower region 39RL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM and the yellow symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RL, so that the player establishes MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel in accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 44, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel at the time of the third stop operation.

  Next, when the third stop operation on the left main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” as in the case of detecting the first stop operation and the second stop operation. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols is one frame because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest “00001001”. As a result, at the time of the third stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the left / upper region 39LU, the yellow symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the left / middle region 39LM, and the left / lower region 39LL The green symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Therefore, when the third stop is completed, the green symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the yellow symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RU, and the replay 4 is established.

[Stop pattern 6]
When the start operation is detected, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) as in the case of the stop pattern 1. When the first stop operation on the right main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the largest priority attraction data from among the priority attraction data within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15”. Search for. At this time, as shown in FIG. 45, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest, “00010001”, and the number of sliding symbols Is determined as one frame. As a result, at the time of the second stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the right / upper region 39RU, the orange symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the right / middle region 39RM, and the symbols at the right / lower region 39RL. The yellow symbol at symbol position “15” stops.

  Further, after the first stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 and the middle main reel 3 that are still rotating. In accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23), the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 6 for the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel, and displays the expected display combination for the middle main reel. For the storage area, priority pull-in data is set based on the priority order table 7. That is, as shown in FIG. 45, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the middle main reel at the time of the second stop operation.

  Next, when the second stop operation for the middle main reel 3 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects a range within the maximum number of sliding frames (3 frames) from the stop start position “15” in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. The largest priority attraction data is retrieved from the priority attraction data at At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “17” and the number of sliding symbols is two frames because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “17” is the largest “00010001”. As a result, at the time of the first stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “00” are stopped in the middle / upper region 39CU, the blue symbol at the symbol position “17” is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the middle / lower region 39CL The yellow-green symbol at symbol position “16” stops. Therefore, when the second stop is completed, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM and the yellow symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RL, so that the player establishes MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol"). The third stop operation can be performed with a sense of expectation that it may be.

  Further, after the second stop, the main CPU 64 resets the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (FIGS. 38 and 39) corresponding to the left main reel 2 that is still rotating. The main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data based on the priority order table 1 for the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel in accordance with the priority table selection table (FIG. 23). That is, as shown in FIG. 45, the priority pull-in data is set in the expected display combination storing area for the left main reel at the time of the third stop operation.

  Next, when the third stop operation on the left main reel 4 is detected, the main CPU 64 detects the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position “15” as in the case of detecting the first stop operation and the second stop operation. The largest priority attraction data is searched from among the priority attraction data within the range of (3 frames). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the stop control position is the symbol position “16” and the number of sliding symbols is one frame because the priority pull-in data of the symbol position “16” is the largest “00001001”. As a result, at the time of the third stop, the 7 symbols at the symbol position “17” are stopped in the left / upper region 39LU, the yellow symbol at the symbol position “16” is stopped in the left / middle region 39LM, and the left / lower region 39LL The green symbol at symbol position “15” stops. Therefore, when the third stop is completed, the green symbol is stopped in the left / lower region 39LL, the blue symbol is stopped in the middle / middle region 39CM, and the yellow symbol is stopped in the right / lower region 39RU, and the replay 4 is established.

  In the example of the stop pattern 5 and the stop pattern 6 described above, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, three 7 symbols are displayed side by side in the upper area (ineffective line) of the symbol display area 39 after the third stop. However, in this embodiment, even if three 7 symbols are displayed side by side on the ineffective line, it does not particularly imply an internal winning combination, and neither a medal payout nor a game state transition is performed. . It should be noted that by changing the number of stop data sliding frames in the stop table, it is possible to avoid three 7 symbols being displayed side by side on the ineffective line. Moreover, as another embodiment, BB or MB is an internal winning combination (or carryover) by using different stop tables depending on whether or not BB or MB is an internal winning combination (or carryover combination). In the case of a combination, a stop table in which the number of sliding pieces for stop data is defined so that three 7 symbols are displayed side by side on the ineffective line may be used. In this case, the player can recognize that BB or MB is an internal winning combination (or carryover combination) by displaying three 7 symbols side by side on the ineffective line.

  For stop pattern 1 to stop pattern 6, it is assumed that MB is neither an internal winning combination nor a carryover combination. Therefore, even when MB or BB is an internal winning combination or carryover combination, the same symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 39 after the third stop.

  Next, the flag conversion table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of a normal time flag conversion table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of an MB winning game (with lock) flag conversion table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of an MB winning game (no lock) flag conversion table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a flag conversion table for a BB winning game (with lock) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flag conversion table for a BB winning game (no lock) of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of an inter-MB flag flag conversion table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flag conversion table for BB flag of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of the MB operating flag conversion table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of the BB operating flag conversion table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The flag conversion table is a table used to determine a subflag number in the start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 46 to 54, the flag conversion table includes a plurality of flag conversion tables, and each flag conversion table is selectively used according to the gaming state (sub). Specifically, the normal time flag conversion table is a table used when the gaming state is the normal gaming state. The MB win game (with lock) flag conversion table is a table that is used when an MB is won as an internal winning combination and the main lock control flag is ON. The MB win game (no lock) time flag conversion table is a table used when the MB is won as an internal winning combination and the main lock control flag is not on. The BB win game (with lock) flag conversion table is a table that is used when the main lock control flag is on in a game that wins BB as an internal winning combination. The BB winning game (no lock) flag conversion table is a table that is used when the main winning control flag is not turned on, and is a game won by BB as an internal winning combination. The MB flag inter-flag conversion table is a table used when an MB is carried over as an internal winning combination (MB carryover state). The BB flag inter-flag conversion table is a table used when BB is carried over as an internal winning combination (BB carryover state).

  In the flag conversion table, lottery values corresponding to the sub flag numbers “1” to “30” are defined for each internal winning combination, and the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 5A The combination of symbols to be displayed on 7A is determined. The subflag number is data that is a basis for determining the effect number with reference to the post-flag conversion effect selection table (see FIGS. 55 to 57) in the start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. is there. The right column of the flag conversion table shows the type of bonus corresponding to the subflag number.

  The subflag number “1” corresponds to “losing”. The sub flag number “2” corresponds to “square cherry (bell)”, and when the sub flag number “2” is determined, the “cherry symbol-ANY symbol” is set to any one of 1L, 3L to 5L on the pseudo pay line. -ANY "is displayed, or" bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol "is displayed on the pseudo pay line. The sub flag number “3” corresponds to “medium cherry (bell)”, and when the sub flag number “3” is determined, “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY” is displayed in 2L on the pseudo pay line. Alternatively, “bell design-bell design-bell design” is displayed on the pseudo winning line. The sub flag number “4” corresponds to “bell”, and when the sub flag number “4” is determined, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  The sub flag number “5” corresponds to “replay”, and when the sub flag number “5” is determined, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line. The sub flag number “6” corresponds to “watermelon (replay)”, and when the sub flag number “6” is determined, the “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” or “replay symbol-replay” is added to the pseudo pay line. The “design-replay symbol” is displayed.

  The sub flag number “7” corresponds to “slip replay”, and when the sub flag number “7” is determined, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is added to the pseudo-winning line with a slip of 5 frames or more. Is displayed. The sub flag number “8” corresponds to the “large slip watermelon”, and when the sub flag number “8” is determined, the “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is added to the pseudo-winning line with a slip of 10 frames or more. Is displayed. The sub flag number “9” corresponds to “large slip replay”, and when the sub flag number “9” is determined, the “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the pseudo winning line with a slip of 10 frames or more. Is displayed. The sub flag number “10” corresponds to “inter-flag watermelon”, and when the sub flag number “10” is determined, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  The sub flag number “11” corresponds to “square cherry (cow)”, and when the sub flag number “11” is determined, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the cherry symbol can be drawn into the sub reel symbol display area 5A. In the case of the winning prize line, “Cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY” is displayed on any of the 1L, 3L-5L on the pseudo pay line, and the position where the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol can be drawn into the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A-7A. When the first stop operation is performed at a timing at which the cow 1L symbol can be pulled into the middle area 5AM of the left sub reel 5, as shown in FIG. The cow 1L symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle region 5AM. For sub-reels 5-7, symbols within 5 frames from the pseudo-winning line 2L can be drawn into the pseudo-winning line (however, except in the case of a big slip or revival), The cow 1L symbol can be stopped in the middle region 5AM of the left sub reel 5 by performing a stop operation at a timing when the symbol is within 5 frames from the pseudo pay line 2L. Next, when the second stop operation is performed at the timing at which the cow 1C symbol can be pulled into the middle area 6AM of the middle sub reel 6, as shown in FIG. The 1C symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the cow 1R symbol can be pulled into the middle region 7AM of the right sub reel 7, as shown in FIG. 63, the cow 1R symbol is placed in the middle region 7AM of the right sub reel 7. Is stopped, and “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo winning line 2L. The sub flag number “12” corresponds to “watermelon (cow)”, and when the sub flag number “12” is determined, the stop operation is performed at a timing when the watermelon symbol can be drawn into the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. Is performed, "Watermelon design-watermelon design-watermelon design" is displayed on any of the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L, and one cow design or two cow designs can be drawn into the sub reel design display areas 5A to 7A. When the stop operation is performed at the position, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo winning line 2L. The “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed in the sub-reel design display area only when BB is determined as an internal winning combination. When a combination of symbols is determined as an internal winning combination, the combination of symbols is displayed even if a stop operation is performed at a timing when one symbol of cattle or two symbols can be pulled in. Never happen.

  The sub flag number “13” corresponds to “BB”, and when the sub flag number “13” is determined, the stop operation is performed at a position where one cow symbol or two cow symbols can be drawn into the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. Is performed, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo winning line 2L. Further, the sub flag number “14” corresponds to “recovery”, and when the sub flag number “14” is determined, the position of the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol can be pulled into the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. When the stop operation is performed, for example, when the first stop operation is performed at a timing at which the cow 1L symbol can be drawn into the middle region 5AM of the left sub reel 5, as shown in FIG. The cow 1L symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle area 5AM. Next, when the second stop operation is performed at the timing at which the cow 1C symbol can be pulled into the middle area 6AM of the middle sub reel 6, as shown in FIG. The 1C symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, even if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the cow 1R symbol can be pulled into the middle region 7AM of the right sub reel 7, the cow 1R symbol does not stop at the middle region 7AM of the right sub reel 7. 62, the bell symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle area 7AM of the right sub-reel 7, and the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-bell / watermelon design” (“BAR design” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 1L. -BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") or" Cow 2L symbol-Cow 2C symbol-Watermelon / Replay symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") is displayed once on the pseudo winning line 3L. Thereafter, the sub-reel changes again, and as shown in FIG. 63, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 2L.

  The sub flag number “15” corresponds to “post notification 2nd”, and the sub flag number “16” corresponds to “post notification 3rd”. By determining the sub flag numbers “15” and “16”, the stop action system effect or the notification system effect is executed at the time of the second stop or the third stop. Further, the sub flag number “17” corresponds to “post notification resurrection”, and when the sub flag number “17” is determined, the stop action system effect or the notification system effect is executed after the sub reel stops, After 3 stops, the sub-reel changes again, and “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo winning line 2L.

  The sub flag number “18” corresponds to “reverse rotation BB”, and when the sub flag number “18” is determined, the sub reel is rotated in the reverse direction, and at the same time, one cow or one cow is displayed in the sub reel design display areas 5A to 7A. When a stop operation is performed at a position where two symbols can be pulled in, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 2L. Is displayed. Further, the sub flag number “19” corresponds to the reverse rotation recovery, and the sub reel is rotated in the reverse direction, and the stop operation is performed at a position where the one cow symbol or the two cow symbols can be drawn into the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. In the case of losing, “Bull 1L design-Cow 1C design-Bell / Watermelon design” (Pseudo winning line 1L “BAR design-BAR design-BAR design”) or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design” -Once the "watermelon / replay symbol" ("BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol") is displayed on the pseudo-winning line 3L, the sub-reel changes again, and the "cow 1L symbol-cattle 1C symbol-" appears on the pseudo-winning line 2L. "Cow 1R design" or "Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design-Cow 2R design" is displayed.

  The sub flag number “20” corresponds to “lock BB”, and the sub flag number “21” corresponds to “lock recovery”. By determining the sub flag number “20” or “21”, the operation on the stop button is invalidated until the lock time elapses. After the lock time elapses, the above-described sub flag numbers “13” and “14” are determined. As in the case of the case, when the stop operation is performed at the position where the 1 cow symbol or 2 cow symbols can be drawn into the sub reel design display areas 5A to 7A, the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 2L. “Cow 1R design” or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design-Cow 2R design” is displayed.

  The subflag number “22” corresponds to the “prior notice cow”, and when the subflag number “22” is determined, the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 2L when the start command is received. “Cow 1R design” or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design-Cow 2R design” is displayed.

  The sub flag number “23” corresponds to “MB”, and when the sub flag number “23” is determined, the stop operation is performed at a position where one cow symbol or two cow symbols can be drawn into the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. Is performed, the “powder 1L design-cow 1C design-bell / watermelon design” (pseudo winning line 1L “BAR design-BAR design-BAR design”) or “cow 2L design- "Cow 2C symbol-watermelon / replay symbol" ("BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol") is displayed on the pseudo winning line 3L. When the sub flag number “23” is determined, “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line regardless of the timing when the stop operation is detected for each reel. .

  The sub flag number “24” corresponds to “post notification MB”, and when the sub flag number “24” is determined, the action system effect or the notification effect at the stop time is executed during the first stop to the third stop. The The sub flag number “25” corresponds to “reverse rotation MB”, and when the sub flag number “25” is determined, the sub reel is rotated in the reverse direction, and the cow 1 symbol or cow 2 is placed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. When a stop operation is performed at a position where the symbol can be pulled in, the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C symbol-bell / watermelon symbol” (“BAR symbol—BAR symbol—BAR symbol” is displayed in the pseudo prize line 2L. )) Or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design-Watermelon / Replay design” (“BAR design-BAR design-BAR design”) is displayed on the pseudo winning line 3L. Further, the sub flag number “26” corresponds to “lock MB”, and when the sub flag number “26” is determined, the operation with respect to the stop button is invalidated until the lock time elapses similarly to the sub flag number “20”. After the lock time elapses, if a stop operation is performed at a position where one cow or two cows can be pulled into the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, the "pull 1L design-cow 1C" Symbol-Bell / Watermelon symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol "on pseudo winning line 1L) or" Cow 2L symbol-Cattle 2C symbol-Watermelon / Replay symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR on pseudo winning line 3L ") Symbol-BAR symbol ") is displayed.

  The sub flag number “27” corresponds to “MB replay”, and when the sub flag number “27” is determined, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line. Also, the sub flag number “28” corresponds to “other in MB”, and when the sub flag number “28” is determined, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  The sub flag number “29” corresponds to “BB small and medium role group”, and when the sub flag number “29” is determined, the “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” or “cherry symbol-ANY” is added to the pseudo pay line. “Design-ANY design” is displayed.

  The subflag number “30” corresponds to “BB medium / small combination 3”, and is a subflag number determined only when the small combination 3 is determined as an internal winning combination during BB. It is to be noted that at the timing when the subflag number “30” is determined and the combination of symbols relating to the small role 3 (“light blue symbol-light blue symbol-light blue symbol”) is displayed in the symbol display area 39 as shown in FIG. When the stop operation is performed, after the third stop of the sub-reel, the combination of lost symbols is temporarily displayed on the pseudo-winning line, and then the sub-reel is re-rotated to display “Cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol” on the pseudo-winning line. Is done. On the other hand, when the sub flag number “30” is determined and the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol combination (“light blue symbol-light blue symbol-light blue symbol”) relating to the small role 3 is not displayed in the symbol display area 39 The lottery of whether or not to execute the flash effect is performed based on a flash effect lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the right column of each flag conversion table, the sub flag numbers “8” to “26” are stored when BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination or when BB or MB is carried over as an internal winning combination. This is a subflag number determined only when Specifically, subflag numbers “8” and “9” correspond to BB or MB, subflag numbers “10” to “22” correspond to BB, and subflag numbers “23” to “26”. Corresponds to MB.

  Next, the post-flag conversion effect selection table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 57 are diagrams showing examples of the post-flag conversion effect selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The post-flag conversion effect selection table is a table used for determining the effect number in the start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. In the post-flag conversion production selection table, production numbers “1” to “24” are defined, and the production number is determined based on the sub-flag number and the lottery value. The right column of the post-flag conversion effect selection table indicates whether the effect corresponds to a buffalo challenge.

  At the time of production corresponding to the buffalo challenge, if "Bull 1L design-Cow 1C design-Cow 1R design" or "Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design-Cow 2R design" is displayed on the pseudo winning line 2L, The buffalo challenge success flag is turned on. At this time, when the BB operation state that has been activated with the establishment of the BB is completed, a premier chance over 100 games is reached. In addition, when the BB is established again during the premier chance, a BGM lottery for determining whether to output a BGM related to the suggestion of the set value is performed. When an effect number corresponding to the effect corresponding to the buffalo challenge is selected, the buffalo lamp 40 is turned on at a predetermined timing in accordance with the effect number, and the player is notified that the effect is corresponding to the buffalo challenge.

  The production number “1” corresponds to “no production”, and no production occurs when the production number “1” is selected. The production number “2” corresponds to the “flash-type production at the time of stop”, and when the production number “2” is selected, the reel back lamp 48a is displayed at any time of the first stop to the third stop. A flash effect that performs blinking driving (or lighting driving) of .about.48c is executed. The production number “3” corresponds to “waiting flash production”, and when the production number “3” is selected, a flash production in which the reel back lamps 48a to 48c are driven to blink during the wait is executed.

  The production number “4” corresponds to the “large slip production”, and is the production selected only when the sub flag number “8” (large slide watermelon) and the sub flag number “9” (large slide replay) are determined. is there. When the production number “4” is selected, at least one sub reel of the left sub reel 5, the middle sub reel 6, and the right sub reel 7 slides and stops for 10 frames or more.

  The production number “5” corresponds to the “7SEG system production”, and when the production number “5” is selected, a cow image is displayed on the sub 7 SEG23. At this time, the player performs a stop operation at a position where the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol can be pulled into the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, so that the "cow 1L symbol-cow 1C symbol-cow 1R" The “design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” can be displayed. The production number “5” and the production numbers “6” to “9”, “11”, and “13” to “20”, which will be described later, are productions corresponding to the buffalo challenge, and the player selects the production number. The buffalo challenge success flag is turned on by displaying “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” on the simulated winning line 2L. be able to.

  The production number “6” corresponds to the “special weight sound production”, and when the production number “6” is selected, it is suggested that BB is determined as an internal winning combination from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R. A special wait sound is output. The effect number “7” corresponds to the “side lamp turn-off effect”, and when the effect number “7” is selected, the effect of turning off only the side lamp 28 is performed. The production number “8” corresponds to the “start sound delay production”, and when the production number “8” is selected, the start sound is output from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R after the sub reel is rotated. The production number “9” corresponds to the “chance lamp blinking system production”, and the CHANCE lamp 27 blinks when the production number “9” is selected. The production numbers “6” to “9” are the effects corresponding to the buffalo challenge, and when the production is executed, the player can draw one cow symbol or two cow symbols into the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. By performing the stop operation at the position, it is possible to display “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” on the pseudo winning line 2L.

  The production number “10” corresponds to the “rotation delay production”, and when the production number “10” is selected, the rotation of the sub reel is started after the start sound is output from the speakers 54, 96 L, 96 R. . The production number “10” and the production number “12”, which will be described later, are not productions corresponding to the buffalo challenge, and when the production occurs, the player places “Bull 1L design-Cow 1C design— The buffalo challenge success flag cannot be turned on even if “cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed.

  The production number “11” corresponds to the “action system production at the time of stop”, and when the production number “11” is selected, the reel back lamp 48 corresponding to the sub reel that has been stopped when the sub reel is stopped turns off and stops. The finished sub-reel is rotated again, and the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol stops in the middle area of the sub-reel related to the re-rotation. For example, when the sub flag number “15” (post notification 2nd) and the production number “11” are determined, the player is not allowed to draw one cow symbol or two cow symbols into the symbol display areas 5A and 6A. When the stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 66, symbols other than the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol are stopped in the middle regions 5AM and 6AM of the left sub reel 5 and the middle sub reel 6. Next, the reel back lamps 48a and 48b corresponding to the symbol display areas 5A and 6A are turned off, and the left sub-reel 5 and the middle sub-reel 6 are rotated again. Next, the cow 1 symbol is stopped in the left sub-reel middle region 5AM and the middle sub-reel middle region 6AM. In addition, since the production number “11” is a production corresponding to the buffalo challenge, in this case, the player performs a stop operation at a position where one cow can be drawn into the middle area 7AM of the right sub reel 7 that is rotating. Thus, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” can be displayed on the simulated winning line 2L, and the buffalo challenge success flag can be turned on.

  The production number “12” corresponds to the “post-announcement production”, and when the production number “12” is selected, a notification sound output production that outputs a notification sound at a predetermined timing based on the sub flag number, and An all-off effect that turns off all the reel back lamps 48a, 48b, 48c is executed. For example, when the sub flag number “15” is determined, the effect is performed at the second stop, and when the sub flag number “16” is determined, the effect is performed at the third stop. The all-off effect is an effect in which only the buffalo lamp 40 is turned on and the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, the CHANCE lamp 27, the side lamp 28, and the sub-7SEG 23 are turned off.

  When the all-off effect is executed, the bonus count display section 10, the WIN lamp 24, the START lamp 25, the INSERT lamp 26, the payout number display section 16, the sub 7 SEG 23, the CHANCE lamp 27, the side lamp 28 and the reel back shown in FIG. The lamps 48a to 48c are all turned off and the surroundings of the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A are darkened and a notification sound is generated, so that the player is informed with a big impact that the bonus combination has been determined as an internal winning combination. can do.

  The production number “13” corresponds to the “advance notification (BB) production”, and the production number “14” corresponds to the “advance announcement (with lock BB) production”. When the production number “13” or “14” is selected, the notification sound production and the all-light-off production described above are executed in response to reception of the start command. The production numbers “13” and “14” are production numbers that are selected only when the main control lock flag is on, and until the main control lock flag is turned off, that is, until a predetermined lock time elapses. Stop operation is disabled.

  The production number “15” corresponds to the “advance notification (reverse rotation BB) production”, and when the production number “15” is selected, the above-described notification sound production and all extinction are triggered by reception of the start command. As the performance is executed, the sub-reel rotates backward. Further, the production number “16” corresponds to the “advance notification (slow (BB)) production”, and when the production number “16” is selected, the notification sound production described above is triggered by reception of the start command. In addition, the all-off effect is executed and the sub-reel rotates slowly.

  The production number “17” corresponds to the “advance notice (from the BAR upper or lower stage, descending or rising to cattle alignment) production”. When the production number “17” is selected, the reception of the start command is an opportunity. The sub-reel rotates, and the “Pow 1L design-Cow 1C design-Bell / Watermelon design” (Pseudo winning line 1L “BAR design-BAR design-BAR design”) or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design”. -Watermelon / replay symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") is temporarily displayed on the pseudo winning line 3L. Next, the sub-reel rotates forward or backward according to each stop operation, and after the third stop, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design- "Cow 2R design" is displayed.

  The production number “18” corresponds to the “advance notification (full rotation (BB)) production”, and when the production number “18” is selected, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design”. ”And“ cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design ”, the rotation of the sub reels is started, and all the sub reels are rotated during any stop operation from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. Is stopped, and “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the simulated winning line 2L.

  The production number “19” corresponds to the “advance notification (lever-on to cattle alignment) production”. When the production number “19” is selected, the sub reel rotates with the reception of the start command, It stops in a state where “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed on the winning line 2L.

  In addition, the production numbers “17” to “19” are the productions corresponding to the buffalo challenge, and even if the stop operation is performed at any timing, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow” Since “1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed, it is an effect that the buffalo challenge success flag is turned on.

  The production number “20” corresponds to the “first notice (MB) production”, and the production number “21” corresponds to the “first announcement (MB with lock) production”. When the production number “20” or “21” is selected, the notification sound production and the all-light-off production described above are executed in response to reception of the start command. The effect number “20” or “21” is an effect number that is selected only when the main lock control flag is on, and the stop operation is invalidated until the main lock control flag is turned off. Further, the production number “22” corresponds to the “advance notification (reverse rotation MB) production”, and when the production number “22” is selected, the above-described notification sound production and The all-extinguishing effect is executed and the sub reel rotates in reverse. Further, the production number “23” corresponds to the “advance notification (slow (MB)) production”, and when the production number “23” is selected, the notification sound production described above is triggered by reception of the start command. In addition, the all-off effect is executed and the sub-reel rotates slowly.

  The production numbers “20” to “23” are productions corresponding to the buffalo challenge, but the production numbers “20” to “23” are when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination or the MB is carried over as the internal winning combination. The production number is selected only when Therefore, even if the player performs a stop operation at a position where the cow 1 symbol or the cow 2 symbol can be drawn into the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, the player can enter the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C” on the pseudo winning line 2L. The symbol “cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design—cow 2C design—cow 2R design” cannot be displayed, and the “cow 1L design—cow 1C design—bell / watermelon design” (pseudo prize) "BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol") or "cow 2L symbol-cattle 2C symbol-watermelon / replay symbol" ("BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol") is displayed on the line 1L. Therefore, the buffalo challenge success flag cannot be turned on.

  The production number “24” corresponds to the “advance notification (from BAR upper or lower stage or descending or rising to BAR) production”, and when the production number “24” is selected, the start command is received as an opportunity. The sub-reel rotates, and the “Pow 1L design-Cow 1C design-Bell / Watermelon design” (Pseudo winning line 1L “BAR design-BAR design-BAR design”) or “Cow 2L design-Cow 2C design”. -Watermelon / replay symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") is temporarily displayed on the pseudo winning line 3L. Next, the sub-reel rotates forward or backward according to each stop operation, and after the third stop, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design- "Cow 2R design" is displayed. Although the production number “24” is a production corresponding to the buffalo challenge, as described above, the player adds “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C to the pseudo pay line 2L. When the symbol-cow 2R symbol "cannot be displayed, the buffalo challenge success flag cannot be turned on.

  In addition, when performing the buffalo challenge response, the player may display the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” on the pseudo pay line 2L. If not, the sub-reel re-rotates after the third stop (corresponding to the process in step S751 of the stop command reception process shown in FIG. 97 to be described later), and the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C” is displayed on the pseudo pay line 2L. The “design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is displayed. Therefore, in order for the player to turn on the buffalo challenge success flag, the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “ It is necessary to display “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design”.

  Next, the flash effect lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of the flash effect lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the flash effect lottery table, in the process of receiving a display command which will be described later with reference to FIG. 98, the small combination 3 is determined as the internal winning combination during the BB operation, and the combination of symbols related to the small combination 3 is displayed in the symbol display area 39 It is a table used for determining whether or not to generate a flash effect when it is determined that it is not performed. In the flash effect lottery table, different lottery values are defined for each of the effect numbers “51” and “52”.

  The production number “51” corresponds to “no production”, and the production number “52” corresponds to “small part 3 missing flash production”. “Position 3 dropout flash effect” is a case where the small combination 3 is determined as an internal winning combination as shown in FIG. Sometimes, the reel back lamps corresponding to the left sub-reel upper stage 5AU and middle stage 5AM, the middle sub-reel lower stage 6AL, the right sub-reel 75AU, and the middle stage 7AM are turned on, and the other reel back lamps are turned off to turn on the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. This is an effect that generates a flash.

  Further, the probability that the production number “52” (small role 3 dropout flash production) is determined differs for each set value, and is most likely to be determined when the set value is “6”. Specifically, with the set value 1, the probability of “13107/32768 (about 40%)”, and with the set value “6”, the probability of “19661/32768 (about 60%)”, the small role 3 dropout flash effect. Is determined. Therefore, when the small combination 3 is determined as the internal winning combination, the player does not display the symbol combination related to the small combination 3 in the symbol display area 39 and executes the flash effect lottery. It is possible to estimate the set value by counting whether or not the role 3 missed flash effect has occurred, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game during BB operation. Instead of a flash effect, a “small role 3 missing sound effect production” that outputs sound effects or a “small role 3 missing lamp effect” that lights a lamp may be used.

  Next, the BGM lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of the BGM lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The BGM lottery table is used in the BGM lottery for determining the BGM number when the display combination is BB and the premier chance flag is on in the display command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. It is a table.

  In the BGM lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the BGM numbers “1” to “6” are defined, and based on the set value and lottery value stored in the set value storage area by receiving the set value change command. The BGM number is determined.

  The BGM number “1” normally corresponds to BGM. Further, the BGM number “2” corresponds to the setting BGM of setting 2 or more, and when the BGM number “2” is determined, the setting value is “2” or more, that is, the setting value “2” to the setting value “ BGM indicating any of “6” is output. Also, the BGM number “3” corresponds to the setting BGM of setting 3 or more, and when the BGM number “3” is determined, the setting value is “3” or more, that is, the setting value “3” to the setting value “3”. BGM indicating any of “6” is output. Also, the BGM number “4” corresponds to the confirmed BGM of setting 4 or more. When the BGM number “4” is determined, the setting value is “4” or more, that is, the setting value “4” to the setting value “ BGM indicating any of “6” is output. Further, the BGM number “5” corresponds to the set BGM or more confirmed BGM, and when the BGM number “5” is determined, the set value is “5” or more, that is, the set value “5” or the set value “ BGM indicating any of “6” is output. Also, the BGM number “6” corresponds to the setting 6 finalized BGM, and when the BGM number “6” is determined, the setting value is “6”, that is, the BGM indicating the highest setting is output. .

  Also, in the BGM lottery table, lottery values are defined so that BGM numbers greater than or equal to a set value are not selected in the BGM lottery. Specifically, when the set value is “1”, the lottery value is defined so that only the BGM number “1” that is the normal BGM is determined. Further, when the set value is “2”, the lottery value is defined so that either the BGM number “1” or the BGM number “2” that is the set BGM or more is determined. In addition, when the set value is “3”, the lottery value is defined so that either the BGM number “1”, “2” or the BGM number “3” that is the set BGM or more is determined. ing. In addition, when the set value is “4”, the lottery value is defined so that any of the BGM numbers “1” to “3” or the BGM number “4” that is the set BGM or more is determined. ing. In addition, when the set value is “5”, the lottery value is defined so that either the BGM number “1” to “4” or the BGM number “5” that is the set BGM or more is determined. ing. Further, when the set value is “6”, the lottery value is defined so that either the BGM number “1” to “5” or the BGM number “6” that is the set 6 finalized BGM is determined. Yes.

  Further, since the BGM numbers “2” to “5” are BGM indicating that there is a possibility that the set value “6” may be included, for example, the set value is “2” and the BGM number “2” is set. Even if it is determined, it can be expected that the current set value may be “6”. In addition, since the lottery value is defined in the BGM lottery table so that the probability that the BGM number “1” is determined is the highest, the BGM number “1” is determined continuously. However, the player cannot immediately be sure that the setting value is low and cannot easily determine the setting. Furthermore, when the BGM number that determines that the set value is high is determined, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  Further, since the BGM lottery is performed by establishing BB when the premier chance flag is on, the player not only plays the BGM lottery but also the buffalo challenge for turning on the premier chance flag, and the premier chance. It is possible to be interested in establishing BB during a game in which the flag is on (100 games), and does not reduce the interest in the game.

  Note that a BGM lottery table that defines lottery values so that the winning probabilities of all BGM numbers that can be determined are equal may be used, and the BGM number that outputs a higher set value is determined. It is good also as using the BGM lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery value so that the probability may become low.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 67, the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. Also, the main CPU 64 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 65 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the set value has been changed (step S1). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the setting value has not been changed, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S3. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the setting value has been changed, a setting change command is sent to the sub control board 62. (Step S2), and the process proceeds to step S3. The setting change command includes information indicating the setting value after the setting change.

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the designated storage area of the RAM at the end of the previous game (step S3). Specifically, the main CPU 64 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 66 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 66, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

  Next, the main CPU 64 turns off the BET lamps 13 to 15 (step S4). When the main CPU 64 turns off the BET lamps 13 to 15, the BET lamps 13 to 15 are turned off by the process of S498 in an interrupt process (FIG. 87) described later. As with the BET lamps 13 to 15, the main CPU 64 turns on or off the BET lamps 13 to 15, the REPLAY lamp 21, the WAIT lamp 22 the WIN lamp 24, the START lamp 25, and the INSERT lamp 26 to interrupt processing ( The lighting or extinguishing of each lamp is controlled through the processing of step S498 in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S5). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for setting the RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB operating state. Further, in the MB operation state, the CB gaming state is set.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S6). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted number counter is updated by checking the inserted medal sensor 9S and the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the input check of the start switch 33S, and the like.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 33S is turned on, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value for determining an internal winning combination (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72 (step S8). Specifically, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 15), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 17 and 18). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S9).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the main lock control flag is on (step S10). When determining that the main lock control flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S12. On the other hand, when determining that the main lock control flag is on, the main CPU 64 sets “11635 (≈13) in the main lock control timer. Second) "is set (step S11), and the process proceeds to step S12. The main lock control timer is decremented by “1” by the process of step S494 of the interrupt process that operates every 1.1173 milliseconds, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 87, so that “11635 × 1.1173 milliseconds. = About 13 seconds "and becomes" 0 ".

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a start command to the sub control board 62 (step S12). The start command includes, for example, gaming state information, internal winning combination information, BB carryover state, carryover state information indicating whether the MB carryover state, and whether the main lock control flag is on. This includes information such as lock information.

  Next, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S13). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the main reels 2 to 4 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 turns on the WAIT lamp 22 (step S13). When the main CPU 64 turns on the WAIT lamp 22, the WAIT lamp 22 is turned on by the process of S498 in an interrupt process (FIG. 87) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the game waiting time timer is “0” (step S15). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the game waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S15 until the game waiting time timer becomes “0”. When determining that the game waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 64 then sets “4100 milliseconds” in the game waiting time timer (step S16). That is, the main CPU 64 stops the process in step S15 until 4100 milliseconds have elapsed if 4100 milliseconds have not elapsed since the process of step S16 in the previous game. Note that the remaining time of the game waiting time timer decreases as time passes, similarly to the main lock control timer.

  Next, the main CPU 64 turns off the WAIT lamp 22 (step S17).

  Next, the main CPU 64 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S18).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the main lock control flag is on (step S19). When determining that the main lock control flag is on, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S19 until the main lock control flag is turned off. When the main lock control flag is turned off, the main CPU 64 then activates the stop button. (Step S20). Since the main lock control flag is on until the value set in the main lock control timer in the process of step S11 becomes “0”, the process stops in step S19 until 13 seconds elapse from the process of step S11. During this time, the player cannot perform a stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S21). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S22). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 64 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the main reels 2 to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a display command to the sub control board 62 (step S23). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal payout processing (step S24). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 64 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 66 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the stored number display unit 17 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 64 controls the hopper 72 by the hopper drive circuit 76 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 64 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S24 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S25).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on (step S26). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus end check process (to be described later with reference to FIG. 84) (step S27). Transition. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that neither the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S28.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S26 that neither the BB operating flag nor the MB operating flag is on, or when the process of step S27 is completed, the main CPU 64 then uses FIG. RT game number counter update processing described later is performed (step S28).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the REPLAY lamp 21 is on (step S29). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the REPLAY lamp 21 is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S31. On the other hand, when it is determined that the REPLAY lamp 21 is on, the main CPU 64 turns off the REPLAY lamp 21 (step S30), the process proceeds to step S31.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S31). When this process ends, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S3.

  As described above, the main CPU 64 executes the processing from step S3 to step S31 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S31 ends, the processing in step S3 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 69 is a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S51). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S54. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S52).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S52 that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 20) (step S53). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S51 that the BB operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S54). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 performs CB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S55), and ends the bonus operation monitoring processing. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “1” in the possible game number counter, sets “1” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the CB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 64 always sets the RB gaming state when the BB operation state is established by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, in the previous game, when either one of the possible game number counter or the possible winning number counter is “0” and the RB gaming state ends, the main CPU 64 continues to be in the BB operating state. Is the RB gaming state again. In the MB operating state, the CB gaming state is always set. When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S6 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S71). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter, clears the automatic insertion counter (step S72), and performs the process of step S74. Migrate to The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then turns on the INSERT lamp 26 and permits the passage of medals (step S73). Transition. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not replay has been established in the previous game.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the maximum value of the insertion number counter based on each operating flag (step S74). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “2” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter only when the RB operation flag is on, and otherwise sets “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter. "Is set.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a medal has passed (step S75). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed, the process shifts to step S83. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S76).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S76 that the value of the inserted number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the inserted number counter (step S77) and sets “4” to the effective line counter. The BET lamp is turned on (step S78), then a BET command is transmitted to the sub control board 62 (step S79), and the process proceeds to step S83. 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. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S80), and then whether the value of the credit counter is “50”. It is determined whether or not (step S81). Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals.

  When determining that the value of the credit counter is not “50” in the process of step S81, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S83, while when determining that the value of the credit counter is “50”, the main CPU 64 The lamp is turned off (step S82), and the process proceeds to step S83.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S75, and determines that the value of the credit counter is not “50” in the process of step S81, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S79 or step S82. After the processing is performed, it is next determined whether or not a medal is passing (step S83). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the photo sensor that detects the inserted medal is in the middle of detecting the medal. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that a medal is passing, the process proceeds to step S85. On the other hand, when determining that the medal is not passing, the main CPU 64 checks the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S (step S84). Specifically, when the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S are turned on, the main CPU 64 specifies the type, and based on the insertion number counter, the credit counter, and the maximum number of the insertion number counter, The value to be added to the counter is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated. When the main CPU 64 determines that no medal has passed in the process of step S75, and any of the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S is turned on, the main line 64 sets “4” to the effective line counter. The value of the inserted number counter is updated based on the type of the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S that are set and turned on, and a BET command including information indicating the value of the inserted number counter is transmitted to the sub-control board 62. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S85). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S74. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 then turns on the START lamp 25 (step S86) and determines whether or not the start switch 33S is on (step S87). ).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S87 that the start switch 33S is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S74. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start switch 33S is on, it then turns off the START lamp 25 and the INSERT lamp (step S88) and prohibits the passage of medals (step S89).・ End the start check process. When the main CPU 64 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG. 71 and 72 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S101). Specifically, when the RB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 determines the RB gaming state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table and determines “2” as the number of lotteries. When the CB operating flag is ON, the CB gaming state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the RB operating flag and the CB operating flag are off, the general lottery state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “9” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S103). That is, the main CPU 64 determines whether it is in the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state. At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 changes the number of lotteries to “8” (step S104), and proceeds to the process of step S105.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S103 or after the process of step S104 is completed, the main CPU 64 then sets the extracted random number value as a random number value for determination. (Step S105). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 in step S7 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) in the determination random value storage area of the RAM 66. Copy as a number.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number (step S106).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value, and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S108). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S107 from the determination random number value stored in the determination random value storage area, and updates the determination random value storage area with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S108, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S109). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S114), and proceeds to the processing of step S115. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been placed, it then adds “1” to the winning number (step S110) and subtracts “1” from the lottery number (step S111). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S112).

  If the main CPU 64 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S112, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S113), and the process of step S120. Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S107. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S107 to step S112 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  After completing the process of step S114, the main CPU 64 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17 and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (Step S115).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the storage area type (step S116).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “1”, and the random number value for determination after the digit is in the range of “−1 to −50”. Is determined (step S117). At this time, in the main CPU 64, the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “1”, and the random number value for determination after the digit is a value in the range of “−1 to −50”. Is determined (step S119), the process proceeds to step S120. On the other hand, in the main CPU 64, the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “1”, and the determination random number after the digit is not in the range of “−1 to −50”. If it is determined, it is then determined whether or not the bonus data pointer is “2” and the determination random number after the digit is in the range of “−1 to −30” (step S118). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the bonus data pointer is “2” and the determination random number value after the digit is in the range of “−1 to −30”, the main lock control is performed. The flag is turned on (step S119), and the process proceeds to step S120. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the bonus data pointer is “2” and the determination random number after the digit is not in the range of “−1 to −30”, the process of step S120 is performed. Migrate to

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S118 that the bonus data pointer is “2” and the determination random number value after the digit is not in the range of “−1 to −30”, When the process of S113 or S119 is completed, it is next determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S120). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S126. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, it next determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S121).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S120 that the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S126. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 then refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18 and acquires the hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer ( Step S122). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S123).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “1” (step S124). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the bonus data pointer is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S126. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus data pointer is “1”, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT2 operating flag (step S125). The main CPU 64 turns off the RT1 operating flag when the RT1 operating flag is on in the process of step S125.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in the process of step S120, or determines that the CB operating flag is on in the process of step S121, the main CPU 64 determines the bonus data in the process of step S124. When it is determined that the pointer is not “1” or after the process of step S125 is completed, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. (Step S126).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S127). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 sets “1” to bits 0 to 2 in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S128), and ends the internal lottery process. Thus, in the MB operating state (that is, the CB gaming state), even if the internal lottery is not won, the small combination 1, the small combination 2, and the small combination 3 are set as the internal winning combination.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  The main CPU 64 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, an internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S141). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S143. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 11) or the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state (FIG. 11) determined in step S101 of the internal lottery process The lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” in FIG. 12) is changed by the RT1 operating state internal lottery table (FIG. 13) (step S142), and the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S141 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S143). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 corresponds to the winning number “1” of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (FIG. 11) determined in step S101 of the internal lottery process. The lottery value to be changed is changed by the RT2 operating state internal lottery table (FIG. 14) (step S144), and the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery table change process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S103 of the internal lottery process (FIGS. 71 and 72).

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 74 is a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the rotation stop number selection table shown in FIG. 21, and determines the rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination (small role / replay data pointer) (step S161). .

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a rotating identifier (bit string “11111111”) indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (step S162).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter (step S163).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S164), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. In the expected display combination storing process in step S164, priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 2 to 4 is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the reel stop initial setting process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S10 in FIG.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 75 is a flowchart of the expected display combination storing process performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment. The expected display combination storing process is a process called from the process of step S164 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 74) and the process of step S363 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 82).

  First, the main CPU 64 sets the value of the stop button non-operating counter in the search number counter (step S181).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “00001000” as stop button check data (step S182). Note that the process of step S182 is also executed when it is determined in the subsequent step S198 that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” or after the subsequent step S200 is terminated. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S183). For example, when the stop button check data is “00001000”, the main CPU 64 sets “00000100”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000” (step S184). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S183. On the other hand, when determining that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the processing for the number of times of search has been executed (step S185). Specifically, when the main CPU 64 shifts from the process of step S182 to the process of step S183, the value of the search number counter is transferred to a register in advance, and the stop button check data and the effective stop are processed in the process of step S184. Each time it is determined that the logical product of the button storage area is not “00000000”, it is determined whether or not the processing for the number of search times has been executed by subtracting “1” from the register value. Therefore, the main CPU 64 does not subtract the search number counter in the processing from step S183 to step S185.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S185 that the process is not executed for the number of times of search, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S183. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the processing for the number of times of search has been executed, the main CPU 64 then determines a search target reel based on the stop button check data (step S186). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the left main reel 2 as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000001”, and the middle main reel as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000010”. 3 is determined, and when the stop check data is “00000100”, the right main reel 4 is determined as a search target reel. In this way, the main CPU 64 determines the left reel as the search target reel among the main reels corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation is not performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 specifies the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the search target reel (step S187). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the symbol position “00” in the area corresponding to the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIGS. 38 and 39.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority table selection table shown in FIG. 23, and determines the priority table based on the rotation stop number, the operation stop button, and the search target reel (step S188).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines “0” as the symbol position data and “18” as the symbol check count (step S189).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area of the search target reel based on the symbol position data (step S190). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 2 and the symbol position data is “00”, the main CPU 64 stores the symbol code “00000001” in the left / upper region 39LU of the winning line 1 to the winning line 4. ”(7 symbols) and the symbol code“ 00000001 ”(7 symbols) is stored in the left / lower region 39LL.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S191). The display combination search process is a process of searching for a combination of symbols that can be displayed (or displayed) on the active line based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a priority attraction data storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S192). In the priority attraction data storage process, priority attraction data is created based on the data stored in the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 32 and the priority order tables shown in FIGS. 24 to 30 and stored in the expected display combination storage area. It is processing to do.

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the designated address and the symbol position data in the expected display combination storing area, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S193).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S194). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S190. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the processes of steps S190 to S193 until the priority pull-in data is stored in the area corresponding to all the symbol positions of the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIGS. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the search number counter (step S195).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S196). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then stores a rotating identifier (bit string “11111111”) indicating that the symbol is being rotated in all the symbol storage areas (step 11). S197).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3”, that is, whether or not all the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating (step S198). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “3”, the main CPU 64 then determines the operation stop button determined in step S352 of the reel stop control processing described later with reference to FIG. The reel to be searched is determined, and the stop control position determined in the process of step S358 of the reel stop control process is set as the symbol position data (step S199).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 and stores the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position data in a predetermined area of the symbol storage area (step S200), and proceeds to the processing of step S182. .

  When the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process, when called from the process of step S164 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 74), the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S10 of FIG. 67 via the reel stop initial setting process. If the process is called from the process of step S363 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 82), the process moves to the process of step S351 of the reel stop control process.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 76 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display combination retrieval process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. The display combination search process is a process called from the process of step S22 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64 and the process of step S191 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 75).

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the display combination storing area shown in FIG. 32 (step S211).

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the top address of the symbol storage area (step S212). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates an address corresponding to the winning line 1 (valid line 1) as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the head address of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 19 (step S213). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address corresponding to the replay 1 as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol combination table with each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol storage area (step S214).

  Next, as a result of comparison in the process of step S214, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the symbol codes match except for the area where the rotating identifier is stored (step S215). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the current address in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the area corresponding to the current address in the symbol storage area, The process proceeds to step S220. 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 S216).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical combination of the display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the data indicating the acquired display combination in the display combination storage area (step S217).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S218). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S220. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 acquires the payout number from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S219).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S215 that the symbol codes do not match even if the area where the rotating identifier is stored is determined, it determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0” in the process of step S218. When the process of step S219 is completed, an address corresponding to the next combination in the symbol combination table is designated (step S220).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not an end code is stored at the address specified in the process of step S220 (step S221). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S214. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end code is stored, the main CPU 64 then searches for all valid lines, that is, the winning line 1 (valid line 1) to the winning line 4 (valid line 4) in the symbol storage area. In step S222, it is determined whether or not the processing in steps S214 to S221 has been performed.

  When the main CPU determines in the process of step S222 that all effective lines have been searched, the main CPU ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have not been searched, the main CPU then designates an address corresponding to the next effective line in the symbol storage area (step S223), and proceeds to the processing of step S213.

  When the main CPU 64 terminates the display combination search process, when called from the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64, the main CPU 64 performs the reset interrupt process of step S23. The process proceeds to the process, and when called from the process of step S191 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 75), the process proceeds to the process of step S192 of the expected display combination storing process.

  Next, the priority attraction-in data storage process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 77 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the priority pull-in data storage process performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the priority table determined in step S188 of the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 75) is the priority table 1 (step S241). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is the priority table 1, the main CPU 64 performs a priority table 1 priority pull-in data storage process to be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S242). End the data storage process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is not the priority table 1, the main CPU 64 then determines whether the determined priority table is any one of the priority table 2 to the priority table 4. (Step S243).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S243 that any one of the priority table 2 to the priority table 4 has been determined as the priority table, the first pre-stop priority attraction data storage process described later with reference to FIG. (Step S244), and the preferential pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that none of the priority table 2 to the priority table 4 has been determined as the priority table, the main CPU 64 performs a second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process to be described later with reference to FIG. Step S245), the priority attraction data storage process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the priority attraction data storage process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S193 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 75).

  Next, the priority attraction-in data storage processing for the priority order table 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 78 is a view showing a flowchart of the priority table 1 priority pull-in data storage process performed in the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the bit corresponding to the combination including ANY in the display combination storage area in accordance with the search target reel (step S261). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “0” in bit 0 and bit 1 of the display combination 2 storage area corresponding to the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 including ANY.

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and obtains a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step 262). If all the bits of the logical product obtained in the process of step S262 are not “0”, “1” is displayed in the display combination storage area even though it is not “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. This means that there is a possibility that a symbol related to a combination not determined as an internal winning combination may be displayed on the active line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not all the bits of the logical product obtained in the process of step S262 are “0” (step S263). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S266. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are not “0”, it next determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “1” (step S264).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button inactive counter is “1” in the process of step S264, that is, when it is determined that only one of the main reels 2 to 4 is rotating, "00000000" is stored as the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storage area (step S265), and the priority table 1 priority pull-in data storage process is terminated. The priority pull-in data “00000000” is data indicating prohibition of stoppage. Thereby, the main CPU 64 avoids the combination of symbols relating to the combination not determined as the internal winning combination stopping on the effective line in a state where only one main reel is rotating. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S266.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S263 that all the bits are “0” in the logical product, or when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is determined to be not “1” in the process of step S264 Then, “3” is set as the number of checks, and “1” is set as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S266).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs stoppable priority attraction-in data determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S267).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the determined priority attraction data in the expected display combination storage area as the priority attraction data in the case of the priority order table 1 (step S268), and ends the priority attraction data storage process for the priority order table 1. .

  When the main CPU 64 ends the priority attraction-in data storage process for the priority order table 1, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S193 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 75) via the priority attraction-in data storage process (FIG. 77). .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the priority pull-in data determination process when it is possible to stop is described. FIG. 79 is a view illustrating a flowchart of stoppable priority pull-in data determination processing performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. Further, the priority attraction-in data determination process when it can be stopped is a step S267 of the priority attraction-in data storage process for the priority table 1 (FIG. 78), a step of the first pre-stop priority attraction data storage process to be described later with reference to FIG. This is a process called from the process of S302 or the process of step S327 of the second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets “00000000” as the initial value of the priority pull-in data (step S281).

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the value of the priority order counter in the priority order table, the internal winning combination storing area, and the display winning combination storing area (step S282). Specifically, the main CPU 64 obtains a logical product of the pull-in data 1 of the priority order table, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the display winning combination 1 storage area, and the pull-in data 2 of the priority order table and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. And the logical product of the display combination 2 storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical products obtained in the process of step S282 are both “00000000” (step S283). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that both logical products are “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S285. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that at least one of the obtained logical products is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 turns on the carry flag (virtual bit 8) of the priority pull-in data (step S284), and performs the processing of step S285. Transition.

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the priority pull-in data to the left (step S285). For example, when the priority attraction data is “00000010”, the main CPU 64 sets “00000100”, and when the priority attraction data carry flag (virtual bit 8) is ON, the main attraction data bit. Rotate bit 6 from 0 to the left and set “1” of virtual bit 8 to bit 0 of the priority pull-in data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks, and adds “1” to the value of the priority order counter (step S286).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S287). At this time, when determining that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 adds “00000001” to the priority pull-in data (step S288), and terminates the priority pull-in data determination process when it can be stopped.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the priority attraction-in data determination process when it is possible to stop, the process at step S268 of the priority table 1 priority attraction-in data storage process (FIG. 78), the first pre-stop priority attraction-in data storage process (FIG. 80). The process proceeds to the process of step S303 or the process of step S328 of the pre-stop preferential pull-in data storage process (FIG. 81).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the first pre-stop priority attraction data storage processing will be described. FIG. 80 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets “4” as the number of checks and “1” as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S301).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a priority pull-in data acquisition process (FIG. 79) when it can be stopped (step S302).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the priority table determined in step S188 of the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 75) is the priority table 2 (step S304). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is the priority table 2, the priority pull-in data acquired in the process of step S302 is stored as the expected display pull-in data in the case of the priority table 2 The data is stored in the area (step S302), and the first pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is not the priority table 2, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the determined priority table is the priority table 3 (step S305).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the priority table is the priority table 3 in the process of step S305, the main CPU 64 uses the priority pull-in data acquired in the process of step S302 as the priority pull-in data in the case of the priority table 3. The data is stored in the storage area (step S306), and the first pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the priority table is not the priority table 3, the main CPU 64 stores the priority pull-in data acquired in step S302 as the priority pull-in data in the case of the priority table 4 in the expected display combination storage area. (Step S307), the first pre-stop preferential pull-in data storage process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the pre-stop preferential pull-in data storage process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S193 in the display combination anticipation storage process (FIG. 75) via the preferential pull-in data storage process (FIG. 77).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the second pre-stop priority attraction data storage process will be described. FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets “0” to a bit corresponding to a combination including ANY in the display combination storage area in accordance with a search target reel (step S321).

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and obtains a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step 322).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not all the bits of the logical product obtained in the process of step S322 are “0” (step S323). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that all bits are “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S326. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are not “0”, the bit corresponding to the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 in the logical product obtained in the process of step S322 is “1”. Whether or not (step S324).

  When determining that the bit corresponding to the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is “1” in the process of step S324, the main CPU 64 stores “00000000” as the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storage area (step S325). ), The pre-stop preferential pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the bit corresponding to the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is not “1”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S326.

  The main CPU 64 determines that all the bits are “0” in the logical product in the process of step S323, or the bit corresponding to the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is not “1” in the process of step S324. Then, “4” is set as the number of checks, and “1” is set as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S326).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a priority attraction-in data acquisition process (FIG. 79) when it can be stopped (step S327).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the priority order table determined in step S188 of the expected display combination storing process (FIG. 75) is the priority order table 5 (step S328). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is the priority table 5, the priority pull-in data acquired in the process of step S 327 is stored as the predicted pull-in data in the case of the priority table 5. The data is stored in the area (step S329), and the second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is not the priority table 5, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the determined priority table is the priority table 6 (step S330).

  If the main CPU 64 determines that the priority table is the priority table 6 in the process of step S330, the main CPU 64 uses the priority pull-in data acquired in the process of step S327 as the priority pull-in data in the case of the priority table 6. The data is stored in the storage area (step S331), and the second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the priority table is not the priority table 6, the main CPU 64 stores the priority pull-in data acquired in step S327 as the priority pull-in data in the priority table 7 in the expected display combination storage area. (Step S332), the second pre-stop priority pull-in data storage process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the second pre-stop priority attraction data storage process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S193 of the expected display combination storage process (FIG. 75) via the priority attraction data storage process (FIG. 77).

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a stop operation has been detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 (step S351). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the stop operation is not detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36, the main CPU 64 executes the process of step S351 again. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S351 until a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS corresponding to the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 in the process of step S351, the main CPU 64 determines the stop button as an operation stop button. (Step S352).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area to “0” based on the determined operation stop button (step S353). For example, when a stop signal indicating that the left stop button 34 is pressed is transmitted from the left stop switch 78LS, the main CPU 64 updates bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area from “1” to “0”. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S354).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position (step S355).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 (step S356).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control board 62 (step S357).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines a stop control position based on the symbol counter and the determined number of sliding symbols (step S358).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a stop control position as symbol position data (step S359).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 4 and acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data (step S360).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S361).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S362). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs a display combination anticipation storing process (see FIG. 75) (step S363), and proceeds to the process of step S351. . In the expected display combination storing process in step S363, the priority pull-in data is stored for each symbol on the remaining rotating main reel.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S22 in the reset interrupt process (FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the priority pull-in control process performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S381). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S384. On the other hand, when determining that the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 (step S382).

  When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34 in the process of step S382, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S384. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 retracts “0” as the number of sliding symbols (step S383), and then restores the number of retracted sliding symbols (step S392). Then, the priority pull-in control process is terminated. When the CB operating flag is on and the main reel that stops at the third stop is the left main reel 2, the main CPU 64 has the small part 1 and the small part 2 before the second stop. , It is made not to stop at a symbol position (so-called tempering position) that leaves a possibility that a combination other than the small combination 3 (BB, MB or Replay 1 to Replay 6) is established. This is because in the CB gaming state in which the number of sliding symbols is “0”, no combination other than the small combination 1, the small combination 2, and the small combination 3 is established.

  The main CPU 64 corresponds to the operation stop button when it is determined in the process of step S381 that the CB operating flag is not ON, or when the operation stop button is determined not to be the left stop button 34 in the process of step S382. The symbol position indicated by the symbol counter value in the expected display combination storing area is determined as the predicted stop start position (step S384).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “4” as the number of checks, and sets “4” as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S385).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority order table (FIG. 31) and acquires the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop data sliding frame number and the priority order counter value (step S386). For example, the main CPU 64 acquires “1” as the number of sliding frames when the number of sliding frames for stop data is “2” and the value of the priority order counter is “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the predicted stop start position of the expected display combination storing area, and acquires priority pull-in data (step S387). Specifically, the main CPU 64 adds the number of sliding frames acquired in the process of step S386 to the predicted stop start position determined in the process of step S384 in the expected display combination storing area, and acquires the priority pull-in data. For example, when the predicted stop start position is “05” and the determined number of sliding frames is “2”, the main CPU 64 stores the symbol position “07” in the expected display combination storing area. Get priority pull-in data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares the preferential acquisition data acquired previously with the preferential acquisition data acquired this time, and determines whether or not the preferential acquisition data acquired this time is equal to or higher than the preferential acquisition data acquired previously ( Step S388). However, if there is no previously acquired priority attraction data, it is determined that the currently acquired priority attraction data is greater than or equal to the previously acquired priority attraction data. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority attraction data, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S390. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is equal to or more than the previously acquired priority attraction data, the main CPU 64 saves the number of sliding frames acquired this time (step S389), and proceeds to the processing of step S390. The main CPU 64 gives priority to the number of sliding frames to be saved later when the saved data already exists.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks, and subtracts “1” from the value of the priority order counter (step S390).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S391). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 restores the number of evacuated sliding frames (step S392) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S386. The main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S386 to step S391 as many times as the number of checks, so that the symbol having the highest priority among the symbols within “3” frames defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position. The number of sliding symbols for stopping the symbol according to the above on the active line is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S357 in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 82).

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 84 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S411). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S419. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, it next determines whether or not the BB operating flag is ON (step S412).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the BB operating flag is not ON in the process of step S412, the main CPU 64 then performs an MB end process (step S416). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the MB operating flag. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 then performs BB end time processing (step S413). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the BB operating flag, and turns off the RB operating flag when the RB operating flag is on. Next, the main CPU 64 sets “1000” in the RT game number counter (step S414) and turns on the RT1 operating flag (step S415).

  After completing the process of step S415 or the process of step S416, the main CPU 64 then turns off the WIN lamp 24 (step S417).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control board 62 (step S418), and ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S411, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S419).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter (step S420).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S421). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are not “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs RB / CB termination processing (step S422). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag that is turned on. When the main CPU 64 performs the RB end time process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S28 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 85 is a view showing a flowchart of RT game number counter update processing performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S441). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter (step S442), and the value of the RT game number counter is It is determined whether or not “0” has been reached (step S443).

  When determining that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S443, the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 operating flag to OFF (step S444), and ends the RT game number counter update process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter update process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S29 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S461). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S465. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 64 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S462). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “360” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the BB operating flag. Next, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT2 operating flag (step S463), transmits a bonus start command to the sub control board 62 (step S464), and proceeds to the processing of step S468.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S461 that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S465). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S470. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 64 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S466). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “120” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the MB operating flag. Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control board 62 (step S467), and proceeds to the process of step S468.

  After completing the process of step S464 or step S467, the main CPU 64 then clears the carryover combination storage area (step S468), turns on the WIN lamp 24 (step S469), and performs the bonus operation check process. End.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S465, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S470). At this time, when determining that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is replay, it copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S471), turns on the REPLAY lamp 21 (step S472), and performs the bonus operation check process. Terminate.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S3 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 67) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 87, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. Note that FIG. 87 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 64 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 66. (Step S491). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs input port check processing (step S492). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the main lock control timer is “0” (step S493). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the main lock control timer is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S497. On the other hand, when determining that the main lock control timer is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the main lock control timer (step S494).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the main lock control timer is “0” (step S495). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the main lock control timer is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S497. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the main lock control timer is “0”, the main CPU 64 then turns off the main lock control flag (step S496), and proceeds to the processing of step S497.

  The main CPU 64 performs a reel control process (step S497). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 64 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control board 62 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the stop control position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 82), the main CPU 64 sets the value of the corresponding main reel symbol counter to the stop control position. Control is performed to stop the main reel when the value becomes the same as the value shown. For example, when the value indicating the stop control position is “4”, the main CPU 64 performs control for stopping the corresponding main reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S498). Specifically, the main CPU 64 controls numerical values to be displayed on each display unit (bonus count display unit 10, payout number display unit 16, stored number display unit 17) via each display unit drive circuit 75, Further, the lighting or extinguishing of various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) is controlled via each lamp driving circuit 74.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the value saved in the RAM 66 in the process of step S491, and restores the register (step S499). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  First, referring to FIG. 88, the power-on process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the power-on process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs an initialization process (step S601). Specifically, an error check of the RAM 84, a task system initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the lamp control task (step S602), activates the sound control task (step S603), and activates the sub reel control task (step S604), and proceeds to the process of step S605. Note that the processing in steps S601 to S604 is a task group that performs interrupt processing every time a predetermined time elapses due to a timer.

  After completing the process of step S604, the sub CPU 82 activates the main board communication task (step S605) and activates the effect registration task (step S606). The main board communication task is a task group that performs an interrupt process when a command is received from the main control circuit 61.

  Next, the lamp control task activated in the process of step S601 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a lamp control task by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S611). Specifically, predetermined initialization processing is performed on lamp-related data such as the reel back lamps 47a to 47c, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, the reel back lamp 49, the CHANCE lamp 27, and the side lamp 28.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for an event of 2 ms (step S612). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 executes other tasks until a 2 ms interrupt event message is received.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a sound control task (step S613). Specifically, a sound control task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 91, is executed. After the sound control task is executed, the process returns to the lamp control task, and the process proceeds to step S614.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires lamp data from the lamp storage area (step S614). The lamp data is effect data for causing the lamps such as the reel back lamps 47a to 47c, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, the reel back lamp 49, the CHANCE lamp 27, and the side lamps 28 to blink as effects, and the lamp data is ROM 83. Stored in

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp data analysis processing (step S615), performs lamp lighting control processing for lighting each lamp for production (step S616), and proceeds to processing of step S612.

  Next, the sound control task activated in the process of step S603 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 90 is a view showing a flowchart of a sound control task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs sound related data initialization processing (step S621). Specifically, predetermined initialization processing is performed on sound-related data output from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a sub reel control task (step S622). Specifically, a sub reel control task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 91, is executed. After executing the sub reel control task, the process returns to the sound control task, and the process proceeds to step S623.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires sound data from the sound storage area (step S623). The sound data is effect data for outputting sound from the speakers 54, 96 L, and 96 R, and the sound data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs sound data analysis processing (step S624), performs sound output control processing for outputting sound from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R (step S625), and proceeds to processing of step S622.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the sub reel control task activated in the process of step S604 will be described. FIG. 91 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a sub reel control task by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs sub reel related data initialization processing (step S631). Specifically, a predetermined initialization process is performed on the related data of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp control task (step S632). Specifically, the lamp control task is executed, and after the lamp control task is executed, the process returns to the sub reel control task, and the process proceeds to step S633.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires sub reel data from the sub reel storage area (step S633). The sub reel data is effect data for rotationally driving the sub reels 5 to 7, and the sub reel data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs sub reel data analysis processing (step S634), performs sub reel control processing for rotationally driving the sub reels 5 to 7 for production (step S635), and proceeds to the processing of step S632.

  First, the main board communication task by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 92 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 61 (step S641).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 extracts type information from the received command (step S642).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S643). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S641. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 82 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (step S644). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is created based on the received command, and the created game information is sent to the message queue as a message. The game information is stored and delivered to the effect registration task described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, an effect registration task by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 93 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration task by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 extracts a message from the message queue (step S651). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S652). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S655. On the other hand, when determining that there is a message in the message queue, the sub CPU 82 copies the game information from the message to the RAM 84 (step S653), and then performs an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIG. 94 (step S654). ).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 registers lamp / sound data when it is determined in step S652 that there is no message in the message queue, or after the effect content determination process in step S654 is performed (step S655). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 registers the lamp / sound data based on the effect data set in the effect content determination process, and the reel back lamps 47a to 47c, the reels based on the registered lamp / sound data. The back lamps 48a to 48c, the reel back lamp 49, the CHANCE lamp 27, the side lamp 28, and the like are driven to blink, and sound is output from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R. When this process ends, the sub CPU 82 returns to the process of step S651.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 94, an effect content determination process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 94 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect content determination processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a setting change command has been received (step S671). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the setting change command has been received, the sub CPU 82 stores the set setting value in the setting value storage area of the RAM 84 (step S672), and proceeds to the processing of step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the setting change command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S673.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S673). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it has received a start command, it performs a start command reception process described later using FIG. 95 (step S674), and then performs a premier chance counter update process described later using FIG. (Step S675), and the process proceeds to step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S676).

  When determining that the reel stop command has been received in the process of step S676, the sub CPU 82 performs a stop command reception process described later using FIG. 97 (step S677), and proceeds to the process of step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 determines whether a display command has been received (step S678).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the display command has been received in the process of step S678, the sub CPU 82 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 98 (step S679), and proceeds to the process of step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S680).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S680 that a bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs bonus start command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S681), and proceeds to step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S682).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S682 that a bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs bonus end command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S683), and proceeds to step S684. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S684.

  The sub CPU 82 sets the effect data according to the command after finishing the processes of steps S672, 675, 677, 679, 681, and 683 or when determining that the bonus end command is not received in the process of step S683. (Step S684), and the effect content determination process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 terminates the received command analysis process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S282 of the main board communication task (see FIG. 63).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 95, processing at the time of start command reception by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 95 is a diagram showing a flowchart of start command reception processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not BB is a game determined as an internal winning combination, that is, whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the current game (step S691). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that BB is a game determined as an internal winning combination, it then determines whether or not the main control lock flag is on (step S692). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the lock information included in the start command indicates that the main lock control flag is on. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that BB is not a game determined to be an internal winning combination, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S695.

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in step S692 that the main control lock flag is on, the sub CPU 82 sets the gaming state to BB winning game (with lock) (sub) (step S693), and proceeds to the process of step S703. . On the other hand, when determining that the main control lock flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 sets the gaming state to BB winning game (no lock) (sub) (step S694), and proceeds to the processing of step S703.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S691 that BB is not the game determined as the internal winning combination, it determines whether MB is the game determined as the internal winning combination (step S695). . At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the MB is a game determined as an internal winning combination, it then determines whether or not the main control lock flag is on (step S696). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the MB is not the game determined to be the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S699.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the main control lock flag is on in the process of step S696, the sub CPU 82 sets the gaming state to the MB winning game (with lock) (sub) (step S697), and proceeds to the process of step S703. . On the other hand, when determining that the main control lock flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 sets the gaming state to the MB winning game (no lock) (sub) (step S698), and proceeds to the process of step S703.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S695 that the MB is not the game determined to be the internal winning combination, whether or not the BB carryover state, that is, the carryover state information included in the start command is BB It is determined whether or not the carryover state is indicated (step S699). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the BB carryover state, it sets the gaming state between the BB flags (sub) (step S700), and proceeds to the processing of step S703. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the BB carryover state, whether or not it is in the MB carryover state, that is, whether or not the carryover state information included in the start command indicates the MB carryover state. A determination is made (step S701).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S701 that the state is the MB carryover state, the sub CPU 82 sets the gaming state between the MB flags (sub), and proceeds to the process of step S703. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the MB carryover state, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the processing of step S703.

  When the sub CPU 82 completes the process of step S693, step S694, step S697, step S698, step S700, or step S702, or determines that it is not the MB carryover state in the process of step S701, the gaming state (sub) The sub-flag number is determined based on the internal winning combination and the lottery value with reference to the flag conversion table (see FIGS. 46 to 54) corresponding to the number (step S703).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the post-flag conversion effect selection table (FIGS. 55 to 57), and determines the effect number based on the sub flag number and lottery value determined by the process of step S703 (step S704).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub reel control lock flag is ON (step S705). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel control lock flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 performs a start process such as reel rotation (step S706), and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel control lock flag is ON, the sub CPU 82 ends the start command reception process without rotating the sub reel.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the start command reception process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S675 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 94).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the premier chance counter update processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 96 is a view showing a flowchart of the premier chance counter update process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the premier chance counter is “1” or more (step S721). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the premier chance counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the premier chance counter update process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the premier chance counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the premier chance counter (step S722), and the value of the premier chance counter is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S723).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S723 that the value of the premier chance counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the premier chance counter update process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the premier chance counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the gaming state is between BB flags (sub) (step S724).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S724 that it is between the BB flags (sub), the premier chance counter update process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not between the BB flags (sub), the sub CPU 82 turns off the premier chance flag (step S725) and ends the premier chance chance counter update process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the premier chance counter update process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S684 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the stop command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 97 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of stop command reception by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub reel is rotating (step S741). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel is not rotating, the sub CPU 82 terminates the stop command reception process. On the other hand, when determining that the sub reel is rotating, the sub CPU 82 performs a sub reel stop control process based on the effect number in accordance with the operation stop button and the sub reel stop start position (step S742).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (step S743). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the processing of step S746. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is at the time of the first stop, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S744.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 has sub flag numbers “11” (horn cherry (cow)), “12” (watermelon (cow)), and the symbol number “18” (cow 1 design) in the middle area of the sub reel. It is determined whether or not “19” (cow 2 symbol) has stopped (step S744). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub flag number is “11” or “12” and the symbol number “18” or “19” is not stopped in the middle area of the sub reel, the process proceeds to step S753. Transition. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub flag number is “11” or “12” and the symbol number “18” or “19” has stopped in the middle area of the sub reel, the sub CPU 82 sets the notification effect (step S745). ), The process proceeds to step S753. In addition, the notification effect means that the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing by executing a notification effect including the output of the notification sound and the all-off effect, so that the “cow 1L design-cow” This is an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the “1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” may be displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S743 that it is not the first stop time, it determines whether or not it is the third stop time (step S746). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not at the time of the third stop, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S753. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the third stop time, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the processing of step S747.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is an effect corresponding to a buffalo challenge (step S747). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect number determined in the start command reception process is any one of “5” to “9”, “11”, and “13” to “24”. At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the effect is a response to a buffalo challenge, the process proceeds to step S749. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the effect does not correspond to the buffalo challenge, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the symbol arrangement related to the symbol number “18” or “19” is stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L). A determination is made (step S748). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-cow 1R design” or “cow 2L design-cow 2C design-cow 2R design” is stopped in the pseudo pay line 2L.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the arrangement of the symbols related to the symbol number “18” or “19” has been stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L), the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S752. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the arrangement of the symbols related to the symbol numbers “18” and “19” is not stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L), the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S753.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S747 that the effect corresponds to the buffalo challenge, the arrangement of the symbols related to the symbol number “18” or “19” is stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L). It is determined whether or not (step S749). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the symbol arrangement related to the symbol number “18” or “19” has stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L), the sub CPU 82 turns on the buffalo challenge success flag (step S750), the process proceeds to step S752. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the symbol arrangement related to the symbol number “18” or “19” has not stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L), the symbol is displayed based on the bonus type. It is changed again (step S751), and the process proceeds to step S752. Specifically, when the type of bonus is BB, by changing the symbol again, the “cow 1L symbol-cow 1C symbol-cow 1R symbol” or “cow 2L symbol-cow 2C” is added to the simulated winning line 2L. The “design-cow 2R design” is displayed. When the bonus type is MB, the symbol is re-variable to change the “cow 1L design-cow 1C design-bell / watermelon design” (“BAR design— BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") or" Cow 2L symbol-Cow 2C symbol-Watermelon / Replay symbol "(" BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol ") is displayed on the pseudo winning line 3L.

  After the process of step S750 or step S751 is completed, or in the process of step S748, the sub CPU 82 arranges the symbols related to the symbol number “18” or “19” on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L). When it is determined that the sub-reel has been stopped, the sub reel control lock flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S753.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S744 that the sub flag number is “11” or “12” and the symbol number “18” or “19” is not stopped in the middle area of the sub reel, the process proceeds to step S746. When it is determined that the process is not at the third stop time, it is determined that the symbol arrangement related to the symbol number “18” or “19” is not stopped on the sub reel center line (pseudo winning line 2L) in the process of step S748. When it is determined, after finishing the process of step S745 or step S752, it is determined whether or not the effect to be executed at the time of stop is set (step S753). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that an effect to be executed at the time of stop is set, the sub CPU 82 performs an effect execution process at the time of sub reel stop (step S754), and ends the process at the time of stop command reception. On the other hand, when determining that the effect to be executed at the time of stop is not set, the sub CPU 82 ends the process at the time of receiving the stop command. The sub-reel stop execution process is an effect performed when the sub-reel is stopped based on the effect number. For example, when the effect number “2” is determined, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c are driven to blink when the sub-reel is stopped. The effect that generates the flash is executed.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the stop command reception process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S684 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 98, a display command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 98 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S771). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not BB, the process proceeds to step S777. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is BB, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the premier chance flag is on (step S772).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S772 that the premier chance flag is not on, it sets BGM1 (step S774), and ends the display command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the premier chance flag is on, the sub CPU 82 refers to the BGM lottery table (see FIG. 59) and determines the BGM lottery based on the set value and lottery value stored in the set value storage area. (Step S773), and the process proceeds to step S775.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets the BGM determined by the BGM lottery process (step S775), turns off the premier chance flag (step S776), and ends the display command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not BB in the process of step S771, it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the small combination 3 (step S777). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not the small combination 3, the sub CPU 82 ends the display command reception process. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is the small combination 3, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination is the small combination 3 (step S778).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is the small combination 3 in the process of step S778, the cherry that is closest to the current stop position of the left sub reel is set as the re-stop position (step S779), and the display command reception process is performed. End. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not the small combination 3 in the process of step S778, the sub CPU 82 refers to the flash effect lottery table (see FIG. 58) and produces the effect based on the internal winning combination, the set value, and the lottery value. A number is determined (step S780).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect number determined in the process of step S780 is “51” (step S781). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the determined effect number is not “51”, the sub CPU 82 ends the display command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the determined effect number is “51”, the small role 3 dropout flash effect is set (step S782), and the display command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the display command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S684 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 99, a bonus start command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 99 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus start command reception process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 clears the current gaming state based on receiving the bonus start command, and sets the gaming state (sub) based on the type of bonus (step S791). Specifically, when the established bonus is BB, the gaming state is set to BB gaming state (sub), and when the established bonus is MB, the gaming state is set to MB gaming state (sub).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 turns off the sub reel control lock flag (step S792), and ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S684 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 100, a bonus end command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 100 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the completed bonus is BB (step S801). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the completed bonus is not BB, specifically, when determining that the completed bonus is MB, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S805. On the other hand, when determining that the completed bonus is BB, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the buffalo challenge success flag is on (step S802).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the buffalo challenge success flag is not on in the process of step S802, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S805. On the other hand, when determining that the buffalo challenge success flag is on, the sub CPU 82 turns on the premier chance flag and sets “100” in the premier chance counter (step S803), and then sets the buffalo challenge success flag. It is turned off (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S805.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the bonus ended in the process of step S801 is not BB, determines that the buffalo challenge success flag is not on in the process of step S802, or after completing the process of step S804, The current gaming state is cleared, the normal gaming state (sub) is set (step S805), and the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S684 in FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the ROM 65 stores a plurality of priority tables indicating the priority order of winning combinations that can be determined as internal winning combinations, and the main CPU 64 detects a stop operation by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS. In this case, based on the priority table, the symbols that are within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames from the effective line, and the constituent symbols that constitute the combination with the highest priority among the combinations determined as the internal winning combination, The rotation of the main reel corresponding to the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS that detected the stop operation is stopped so as to stop on the effective line. Replay role group 1 includes MB ("yellow symbol-blue symbol-yellow symbol") and replay 1, replay 2, and replay 4, which have different symbols corresponding to one main reel, and the number of MB symbols. Are included in the symbols of Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 4, which are different on the main reels. The main reels 2 to 4 are detected to stop at any timing. Even in the case where the configuration symbols constituting the MB are drawn so that the MB can be stopped on the active line, the plurality of priority tables stored in the ROM 65 have different priority orders. When the main CPU 64 determines the replay combination group 1 as the internal winning combination and the first stop operation or the second stop operation other than the third stop operation is detected, Replay 1, Replay 2, or the like which has the same symbol as the symbol on the main reel corresponding to the stop switch 78LS, 78CS, 78RS that detected the stop operation among the symbols constituting B Based on the priority table indicating that the replay 4 has a higher priority than the other replays, the rotation of the main reel is stopped.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when the replay combination group 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the player can determine whether the MB or the replay is established until the stage of performing the third stop operation. The game can be played with the expectation that the MB may be established, and the interest in the game is improved.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the main CPU 64 determines the MB and the replay combination group 1 as the internal winning combination at the same time with a predetermined probability, and determines the MB as the internal winning combination, the MB until the MB is established. Is an internal winning combination (carry-over combination), and the priority order shown in all the priority order tables stored in the ROM 65 is lower in MB than any replay.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when the replay is established, the player can play the game with the expectation that the MB may be established after the next game, and improve the interest in the game. .

  In addition, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine in this embodiment, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Gaming machine 2, 3, 4 ... Main reel 39 ... Symbol display area 5, 6, 7 ... Sub reel 5A, 6A, 7A ... Sub reel design display area 8 ... 4th reel 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Sub control board 63, 81 ... Microcomputer 64 ... Main CPU
82 ... Sub CPU
65, 83 ... ROM
66, 84 ... RAM

Claims (2)

Multiple reels with multiple designs,
A plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the reels, a symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbol drawn on the reels,
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
Based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition, a small profit group consisting of a large profit combination that gives a profit to the player and a plurality of small profit positions that give the player a smaller profit than the large profit combination A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations including
A plurality of stop operation detecting means provided for each of the reels, for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reels;
When a stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbols are within a predetermined number of symbols from an effective line connecting a predetermined area of each of the symbol display areas, and the winning combination determining means Stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation detecting means that detected the stop operation so that the constituent symbols constituting the winning combination determined as the winning combination stop on the effective line,
A transition means for transitioning to a high probability state where the winning combination determining means has a high probability of determining the small profit combination group as an internal winning combination when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
With
The small profit combination group includes special small profit combinations that differ only in the symbols corresponding to the large profit combination and one reel.
The stop control means, when the small winning combination group is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, when a stop operation other than the final stop operation for the reel rotating to the end is detected, The special small profit combination having the same symbol as that of the configuration symbol of the reel corresponding to the configuration symbol of the reel corresponding to the stop operation detecting means that has detected the stop operation is the other small advantage symbol. A gaming machine characterized by stopping the rotation of the reels in preference to profits. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined transition condition is that a specific profit combination that gives a profit larger than the large profit combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

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