JP5366442B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arouse a player's interest in a bonus game which finishes when the number of tokens to be put out to the player reaches a predetermined number. <P>SOLUTION: The bonus game ends either when the number of game media to be put out has reached the predetermined number or when the group winning combination "Replay 1+Replay 2+SB (Surprise Bonus)" has been decided. When the bonus game ends, a high re-game probability state is achieved. The high re-game probability state ends when Replay 2 is displayed. In the bonus game the group winning combination is decided, Replay 2 is preferentially displayed. In this case, the high re-game probability state once started is not carried over to the subsequent game but ends as it is. Meanwhile, when the game media are put out reaching the predetermined number, the high re-game probability state started by the ending of the bonus game does not end but is carried over to the subsequent game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on the condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted. A player is provided with a start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start operation) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that detects that the reel has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a driving force provided for each of the plurality of reels. Controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a start operation by a player is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed on a program. The combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed is determined. In the internal lottery process, a data table that specifies a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined is extracted based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected. When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels, a privilege associated with the combination of symbols is given to the player. As a privilege to be given to the above-mentioned player, it is possible to pay out medals, etc., to operate the re-game where the result of the internal lottery processing can be obtained without consuming medals etc. next time, and to pay out medals etc. A game that operates a bonus game that increases the winning probability of such an internal winning combination has become the mainstream.

  Recently, regarding the above-mentioned bonus game, the number of medals etc. paid out to the player since the start of the operation is counted, and it is ended on condition that it has reached the prescribed number. Things are known. According to such a configuration, an upper limit is set on the number of medals and the like paid out to the player through one bonus game, so that the player's gambling and speculative feelings are not affected. However, on the other hand, the number of medals and the like is uniform among the players, and as a result, the expectations of the players are lacking in undulations, which is insufficient to encourage the player's interest.

Therefore, in the bonus game that ends when the predetermined number of payouts is completed as described above, it is devised how to execute an effect by displaying an image by a liquid crystal display device, outputting a sound by a speaker, outputting a light by an LED lamp, or a combination thereof. A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the bonus game, the first effect and the second effect that are different from each other are alternately performed based on the number of games since the bonus game is started. We try to avoid players having a monotonous impression.
JP 2007-289544 A

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, a change occurs in the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device or the like in relation to the number of games counted after the bonus game is started, which is acquired by the player. It was not reflected in the number of possible medals. For this reason, there has been a problem that it is insufficient to stimulate the player's willingness to participate in the bonus game and arouse the player's interest.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of arousing the player's interest in a bonus game that ends when a predetermined number of payouts are paid out.

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

(1) A plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation (for example, a start which will be described later) The internal lottery means (for example, described later) that determines the internal winning combination based on the switch 6S, the process of S49 of the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 37) and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means. 38 and 39), reel rotating means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels, and detection of a stop operation according to each reel. Stop operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later), stop operation detection performed by the stop operation detection means, and the internal lottery means. Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the determined internal winning combination (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 45 to be described later), and a symbol for paying out game media by the plurality of reels Is displayed, the payout means for paying out the game medium to the player (for example, the processing of S13 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 36 to be described later) and the payout of the game medium by the internal lottery means. Bonus game actuating means for actuating a bonus game (for example, MB described later) for which an internal winning combination permitting display of symbol combinations is determined (for example, the process of S392 in the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 51 described later) And the game medium paid out by the payout means after the bonus game operation means performs the bonus game operation. The payout counting means for counting (for example, the processing of S14 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 36 to be described later) and when the game medium counted by the payout counting means reaches a specified payout number or specified by the internal lottery means. Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game (for example, as shown in FIG. 39 described later) when an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols (for example, a combination of white SB described later) is determined. A combination of a first symbol (for example, a replay to be described later) as a combination of symbols related to replay by the plurality of reels and the process of S76 of the internal lottery processing, the processing of S374 of bonus end check processing shown in FIG. 1 of a combination of symbols) or a second combination of symbols (e.g., the combination of replay 2 below symbol) is displayed, again When the operation of the bonus game is ended by the replay means for performing a technique (for example, the processing of S398 to S403 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 51 described later) and the bonus game end means, the internal lottery means Replay high probability state start means (for example, a replay high probability state start means (for example, RT1 described later) in which an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols relating to the replay is determined with a relatively high probability (for example, RT1 described later)) Among the combinations of symbols relating to the replay by the plurality of reels, the second combination of S77 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 39 to be described later, and the process of S375 of the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 50 to be described later) When the combination of symbols is displayed, the replay high probability state ending means for ending the replay high probability state (for example, the display combination determination process shown in FIG. And the internal lottery means allows an internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination “replay” described later) to permit display of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination. 1 + Replay 2 ”) as the first group combination, and an internal winning combination that permits display of the specific symbol combination, the first symbol combination, and the second symbol combination ( For example, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” described later) can be determined as the second group combination and the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operating means, The probability that the group combination is determined is higher than the probability that the second group combination is determined, and is the probability that neither the first group combination nor the second group combination is determined. Is also set low, the reel stopping means, said first group officer or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means when the operation of the bonus game is played by the bonus game actuating means In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed preferentially over the other symbol combinations.

  According to the above gaming machine, in the bonus game, in addition to the number of game media paid out during the operation reaching the specified number of payouts, an internal winning combination allowing display of a specific symbol combination is determined. The operation ends on the condition. When the operation of the bonus game is completed, a re-game high probability state is determined in which the internal winning combination permitting display of the combination of symbols related to re-game is determined with a relatively high probability.

  In the replay high probability state, the chance of replaying increases, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of game media. In other words, the player can wait for the determination of an internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of the game medium while suppressing consumption of the game medium owned, which is advantageous for the player Work.

  Here, in the bonus game, an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of a specific symbol combination and a symbol combination related to replay can be determined as a group symbol, and if the group symbol is determined, The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed with priority over a combination of symbols.

  In other words, when the group combination is determined in the bonus game, the bonus game operation is terminated (because the group combination is an internal winning combination that allows display of a specific symbol combination), and as a result, the replay high probability The state will be started. However, since the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed by the stop of rotation of each reel performed immediately after that, the replay high probability state that has been started once ends without continuing from the next time. Will do.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the bonus game is ended by paying out the game media that reaches the specified payout number, the operation of the bonus game is ended after the group combination is determined. Since the re-probability high probability state to be started will continue after the next time, the player has high expectations.

  Accordingly, whether or not the group combination is determined in the bonus game determines whether or not the game after the operation of the bonus game is advantageous to the player, so the internal lottery performed in the bonus game. As a result, the player can be relieved and the player can enter the bonus game while expecting and feeling nervous. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in a bonus game that is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number.

(2) It is provided with insertion counting means (for example, the process of S42 of medal reception / start check processing shown in FIG. 37 to be described later) for counting game media inserted by the player, and the start operation detecting means is the bonus game When the operation of the bonus game is not performed by the operation means, the start operation is detected on condition that the game medium counted by the insertion count means is a first prescribed insertion number (for example, 3 described later). On the other hand, if the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means, the game medium counted by the insertion counting means has a second specified insertion number different from the first specified input number (for example, performs detection of the start operation on condition that a 2) described below, prior Symbol reel stop means counted by the closing counting means If the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means when the number of played game media is the first specified number of insertions, the combination of the first symbols is other In the case where the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed preferentially over the combination of symbols, while the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the second specified insertion number, the internal lottery When the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by means, the plurality of reels are arranged such that the combination of the second symbols is displayed preferentially over the combination of the other symbols. A gaming machine characterized by stopping rotation.

  In the above gaming machine, when the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is displayed as a symbol combination related to replay by a plurality of reels, the game is replayed. When the second symbol combination is displayed in the replay high probability state, the replay high probability state is terminated. Further, as a group combination, an internal winning combination that permits display of a specific symbol combination, a first symbol combination, and a second symbol combination is determined.

  Further, when the bonus game is not operated, the start operation is detected on the condition that the number of game media input by the player is the first specified input number, while the operation of the bonus game is performed. If it is performed, the start operation is detected on condition that the game medium input by the player has a second specified input number different from the first specified input number.

  Then, when the group combination is determined when the number of game media inserted by the player is the first specified number of insertions, the first symbol combination is displayed with priority over the other symbol combinations. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped. On the other hand, when the group combination is determined when the number of game media input by the player is the second specified input number, the second symbol combination is preferential over the other symbol combinations. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped as displayed.

  In other words, when the operation of the bonus game ends when the group combination is determined, the game medium input by the player in the bonus game is the second specified input number. When is stopped, the second symbol combination is preferentially displayed. Therefore, the re-playing high probability state once started is terminated without continuing next time.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game operation is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number, as described above, the re-game high probability state is not ended and is continued from the next time onward. To do. In addition, even if the group combination is decided after that, the game medium to be inserted by the player when the bonus game is not operated is the first predetermined number of insertions. Will be displayed in preference to the second symbol combination, and the replay high probability state will continue without ending.

  Accordingly, when the operation of the bonus game is terminated by paying out the game media that reaches the specified payout number, it is possible to enter the re-game high probability state while giving the player a sense of security. In other words, when the bonus game operation is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number, the degree of the subsequent game is advantageous to the player, so the player plays a group role in the bonus game. I want to not be decided. As a result, it is suitable for allowing the player to face the bonus game while expecting and feeling nervous, and arouses the player's interest in the bonus game that ends by paying out the game media that reaches the specified payout number. It becomes possible.

(3) The bonus game operating means operates the first bonus game (for example, MB1, MB2 described later) or the second bonus game (for example, MB3, MB4 described later) as the bonus game, The start operation detecting means is started on the condition that the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the first prescribed insertion number when the bonus game activation means is not activated. When the operation is detected and the first bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means, the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the first specified input number. The start operation is detected on the condition that the second predetermined number of inputs is different, and the bonus game operating means When the second bonus game is being operated, a third prescribed insertion in which the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is different from each of the first prescribed insertion number and the second prescribed insertion number. The start operation is detected on the condition that the number is the number (for example, 1 to be described later), and the bonus game end means is configured to detect when the game medium counted by the payout count means reaches a specified payout number, or When an internal winning combination that permits display of a specific symbol combination or a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is determined by lottery means, the bonus game operation is terminated, and the internal lottery means of the previous SL predetermined symbol combination, the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of the first combination and the second symbol of the symbol (e.g., an internal winning combination below Replay 1+ Replay 2+ white SB + black SB ") is capable of determining a third group combination, the reel stopping means, when the counted game media is the third prescribed feed amount by the closing counting means When the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, a stop corresponding to a predetermined reel (for example, the left reel 3L described later) while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed When the operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed, while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. In the meantime, detection of a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel (for example, a middle reel 3C or a right reel 3R described later) is detected as the stop operation. When the stage is performed, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed, and the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the third predetermined number of insertions. In some cases, when the third group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel is detected while the rotation of all of the plurality of reels is being performed. When performed by the operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the second symbols is displayed, while the predetermined rotation is performed while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. When the stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the reels detected is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the plurality of reels are rotated so that the first symbol combination is displayed. A game machine characterized by stopping the game.

  In the above gaming machine, a first bonus game and a second bonus game are provided as bonus games. When the operation of the bonus game is not performed, the start operation is detected on the condition that the number of game media input by the player is the first specified input number. When the operation of the first bonus game is being performed, the start operation is detected on the condition that the number of game media inserted by the player is the second specified number. When the operation of the third bonus game is being performed, the start operation is detected on the condition that the number of game media inserted by the player is the third specified number.

  In addition, the bonus game is an internal winning combination that permits display of a predetermined symbol combination that is different from a combination of a specific symbol or a combination of the specific symbol when a game medium that reaches the specified payout number is paid out. When is determined, the operation ends. Furthermore, an internal winning combination that allows display of a specific symbol combination, a first symbol combination, and a second symbol combination can be determined as a first group symbol, and a predetermined symbol combination, first symbol The internal winning combination that permits display of the symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be determined as the second group combination.

When the second group combination is determined in the second bonus game, the game media inserted by the player has the third specified number of insertions, so that all of the plurality of reels are rotated. If a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel is detected while the plurality of reels are stopped, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the first symbol combination is displayed. When a stop operation corresponding to a different reel is detected, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that a second symbol combination is displayed.

In other words, when the second group combination is determined in the second bonus game, the player performs a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel so that the combination of the second symbols is not displayed. Can do.

In addition, when the third group combination is determined in the second bonus game, the game media inserted by the player has the third specified number of insertions, so that all of the plurality of reels are rotated. If a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while the plurality of reels are stopped, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the first symbol combination is displayed. When the stop operation corresponding to the reel is detected, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed.

That is, when the third group combination is determined in the second bonus game, the player does not display the second symbol combination by performing a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel. Can be.

  Therefore, when the group combination is determined in the second bonus game, the player performs a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel or performs a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel. By selecting whether or not to perform, it is possible to avoid the end of the replay high probability state. That is, when a group role is determined in a bonus game, depending on the type of the bonus game, the player is given a technique to avoid the end of the replay high probability state, and the player's intention to continue the replay high probability state Since the hand can be intervened, it is possible to increase the player's motivation when the player faces the bonus game. As a result, in a bonus game that is terminated by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number, it is suitable for raising the player's interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in a bonus game that is terminated by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number.

  A gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a basic game flow performed in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MB gaming state shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to a state in which a bonus game is being operated. The operation of the bonus game is started when a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is displayed by a plurality of reels. The bonus game employed in the present embodiment is a middle bonus (referred to as an accessory continuous action device relating to a so-called second type special accessory, hereinafter referred to as “MB”).

  In the MB gaming state, as a result of the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination that permits display of a symbol combination related to the payout of medals is determined regardless of the extracted random value (see FIG. 39 described later). (See S85). In the MB gaming state, the player can increase the medals owned.

  There are four types of MBs: a first MB (hereinafter referred to as MB1), a second MB (hereinafter referred to as MB2), a third MB (hereinafter referred to as MB3), and a fourth MB (hereinafter referred to as MB4). Yes. MB1 and MB2 correspond to the first bonus game, and MB3 and MB4 correspond to the second bonus game.

  The RT (replay time) 1 gaming state shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to a replay high probability state. In the RT1 gaming state, the internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of symbols related to replaying is determined with a relatively high probability, and as a result, the chances of replaying increase. When the re-game is performed, the player can start the game without inserting medals and obtain the result of the internal lottery process. That is, the player can wait for the determination of an internal winning combination or the like that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals while suppressing consumption of medals owned.

  Further, the general gaming state shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to a state in which the bonus game is not operated and is not in a high probability state of replaying. Note that the RT2 gaming state shown in FIG. 1 is a state in which an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is determined.

  Here, the MB indicates that the number of medals paid out in the MB gaming state has reached a prescribed payout number (for example, 253), or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2+” The operation ends on the condition that “white SB + black SB” is determined. When the operation of MB is completed, the operation of RT1 is started. Also, RT1 ends its operation on condition that the symbol combination of Replay 2 related to replay is displayed.

  That is, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined in the MB gaming state, the operation of the MB is terminated, and as a result, the operation of RT1 is performed. Is started (see S73 to S77 in FIG. 39 described later).

  Here, in the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is determined. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed with priority over other symbol combinations (see FIGS. 19, 23, and 25 described later).

  That is, in the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state corresponding to the first bonus game, the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined. When the operation ends, the operation of RT1 is once started, but it ends as it is without continuing next time. As a result, after the MB gaming state ends, the transition to the general gaming state is made without shifting to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state corresponding to the second bonus game, the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined. In this case, the stop operation (hereinafter referred to as the first stop operation) performed by the player while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed corresponds to a predetermined reel, or is determined in advance. Whether to display the second symbol combination is determined depending on whether the reel corresponds to a different reel. That is, in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state, unlike the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, the player is given a technique for avoiding the end of the operation of RT1.

  As a result of the first stop operation described above, when an appropriate reel is not selected and the second symbol combination is displayed, the operation of RT1 is started once, but it continues from the next time. It will end as it is. In other words, after the MB gaming state ends, the game state shifts to the general gaming state without shifting to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, as a result of the first stop operation described above, when an appropriate reel is selected and the second symbol combination is not displayed, the operation of RT1 is not finished in the game next time. Continue afterwards. As a result, after the MB gaming state ends, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  In the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, and in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state, when the operation is terminated by paying out medals reaching the prescribed payout number, both The operation of RT1 does not end and continues from the next time. As a result, after the MB gaming state ends, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, whether or not the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined in the MB gaming state is the MB gaming state. It will affect whether the game after the game is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can be relieved by the result of the internal lottery performed in the MB gaming state, and the player can face the MB gaming state while expecting and feeling nervous. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in a bonus game that is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure on the exterior of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame ( (See FIG. 4 below).

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided so as to be positioned on the front side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and can pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels. It has a possible configuration (see FIG. 3 described later).

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, there are provided various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function). In this embodiment, the fact that the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 described later) is obtained is defined as “one game” being performed, The number of times the lottery processing result is obtained is defined as “the number of games”.

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start rotation of all reels. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 101 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Next, the configuration of the display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display unit 5a formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. The display unit 5a is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front.

  The display unit 5 a is divided by the non-transparent film 23 into each of the effect areas of the upper effect area 24, the center effect area 25 including the symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, and 4 R, the lower effect area 26, and the right effect area 27. . In the present embodiment, video is displayed and effects are performed by using each of the effect areas separately or by using any plural or all of the effect areas.

  Note that the area covered by the non-transparent film 23 in the display unit 5a (in other words, the area excluding the above-described effect areas) is displayed from the player side even if the video is displayed behind it. Since it will be shielded, it will be treated as a non-rendering area where no presentation by video display is performed.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R included in the central effect area 5 are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is configured to be able to. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and the rotation and stop operations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas can be viewed from the player side. Become.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 4L, 4C, 4R have a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Of the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. Note that the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R have X (X is a natural number) areas for displaying one symbol in accordance with each reel, so that X among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. A symbol display means for displaying each symbol is configured.

  In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, the V-shaped first line 8a formed by combining the upper left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window upper, the lower left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window. A second line 8b that rises right by combining the upper stage of the display window, a third line 8c that goes right by combining the upper stage of the left display window, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window, and the left display window Four reverse V-shaped fourth lines 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window are provided as winning determination lines.

  In addition, a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a mirror sheet) in which a mirror surface is formed on one surface of a translucent resin film is laid in the upper effect region 24. The mirror surface is formed by vapor deposition of aluminum or the like, and its light transmittance is set in a range of 40 to 60%, for example. That is, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the upper effect area 24 is shielded from the player by the presence of the mirror sheet, and appears as a mirror surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light transmitted through the mirror sheet is increased by displaying an image in the upper effect area 24 or the like, the image can be viewed from the player side.

  The right effect area 27 is a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a smoke) formed by coloring a translucent resin film with a dark paint such as black or brown and having a light transmittance of about 40 to 60%. Sheet). In other words, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the right effect area 27 is shielded from the player by the presence of the smoke seat, and appears as a dark surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light transmitted through the smoke sheet increases, for example, when a video is displayed in the right effect area 27, the video can be viewed from the player side.

  A smoke sheet may be laid in the upper effect area 24 and a mirror sheet may be laid in the right effect area 27, or a smoke sheet or a mirror sheet may be laid in common in each effect area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, positions divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter managed by a main CPU 31 described later, symbol positions “0”) ”To“ 20 ”), white 7 (design 61), black 7 (design 62), replay (design 63), bell (design 64), special bell 1 (design 65), special bell 2 (design 66). ), Bullets (symbol 67), white blank (symbol 68), and black blank (symbol 69) are arranged, so that a total of 21 symbols are arranged.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main CPU 31 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). Within 4L, 4C, 4R, a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R fluctuate with the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, each symbol within the range of four points ahead of the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L reaches the middle of the left display window 4L. It is possible to stop the rotation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 36 to 52 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 7 to 28 described later), and the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (for example, FIGS. 29 to 35 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detection unit.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 6S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, etc., and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper. The medal sensor 22S is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 22S and the bet switch 11S constitute insertion detection means.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 41, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R constitute reel rotating means. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index.

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Each time a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) of pulse outputs necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the reel rotation direction with reference to the detected position.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program (for example, FIGS. 53 to 56 described later) executed by the sub CPU 81. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) The drawing task and the animation control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined production content, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 101, and the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R are controlled. Includes sound control tasks.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data (hereinafter referred to as effect contents) for identifying the contents of effects executed by sound, light, or a combination thereof, and designated by the contents of the effects A storage area for storing data (hereinafter referred to as presentation data) for executing an effect by video, sound, light, or a combination thereof; a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of the video specified by the presentation data; , A storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, and the like.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a storage area for registering effect contents and effect data determined by a dedicated lottery or the like.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 101 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 87 create a video based on the animation data, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 88, and the amplifier 89 output sound such as BGM through a speaker based on the sound data. The sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp based on the lamp data.

  Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001)” to “9 (00000101)” is assigned according to nine symbols of white 7 (symbol 61) to black blank (symbol 69). It has been.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” is defined as the position where the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window when the reel index is detected. Then, with reference to the symbol position “0”, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the positions where the symbols are arranged in the order in which the reels rotate.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed at the middle of the display window at that time. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L is the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “1”. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

  Note that by adding or subtracting “1” to the symbol counter, the types of symbols displayed at the upper and lower levels of the display window at that time can be specified. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L is the symbol “white bell” at the symbol position “2” corresponding to the symbol counter “2”. The symbol displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L is the symbol “white blank” at the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol counter “0”. The symbols displayed on the above four winning determination lines 8a to 8d (see FIG. 3) by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. It becomes possible to specify the combination of.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the four winning determination lines 8a to 8d matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, It is determined that a winning is achieved. Then, as a result of the determination of winning, a privilege such as paying out medals, re-game operation, and bonus game operation is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the reel symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, the symbol consisting of the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R (“ANY” in the diagram means that the symbol does not matter). When the combination “Replay-Replay-ANY” is displayed along the winning determination line, “Replay 1 (00000001)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination 1 storage areas and two display combination 2 storage areas are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, since there are more than eight combinations of symbols defined by the symbol combination table, the same bit pattern is managed as a different kind of display combination with the difference in the area to be stored. Even if it consists of, it is possible to specify different combinations of symbols.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when “white bell”, “black bell”, “bell”, or “special combination” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when “Replay 1” or “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination, a replay is performed (see FIG. 51 described later). Then, when “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination in the state where RT1 is being operated (RT1 gaming state), the operation of RT1 is ended (see FIG. 49 described later). The symbol combination of Replay 1 corresponds to the first symbol combination related to replay, and the symbol combination of Replay 2 corresponds to the second symbol combination related to replay.

  When “MB1”, “MB2”, “MB3” or “MB4” is determined as the display combination, the MB is operated. Further, when “white SB” or “black SB” is determined as the display combination, a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB) operation is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage areas of the operating flag, the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus game is operated. doing.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying a bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, as bonus game types, in addition to MB, a challenge bonus (so-called second type special character, hereinafter referred to as “CB”) and SB (ordinary character) are provided. Yes.

  As will be described in detail later, the CB is activated and terminated for each game, and is configured to be continuously performed through the MB gaming state (see FIG. 50 and later). (See FIG. 51). In other words, the state in which the operation of the CB is performed (hereinafter referred to as the CB gaming state) is equivalent to the MB gaming state. In the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, the operation of the first CB (hereinafter referred to as CB1) is performed. In the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state, the operation of the second CB (hereinafter referred to as CB2) is performed.

  In the CB gaming state, as a result of the internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined so as to allow display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals regardless of the extracted random number value (see FIG. 39 described later) In addition, the maximum number of sliding symbols determined for a specific reel (in this embodiment, the right reel 3R) is changed to one symbol (see FIG. 48 described later).

  The operations of MB1 and MB3 end when medals are paid out to reach the prescribed payout number “253”. The operations of MB2 and MB4 are terminated when a medal that reaches the prescribed payout number “119” is paid out. MB1 to MB4 are determined when an internal winning combination including “SB (white SB or black SB)” (“replay 1 + replay 2 + white SB” or “replay 1 + replay 2 + white SB + black SB”) is determined. Operation ends. The CB finishes the MB operation when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is played, or a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established, or when a medal that reaches the specified number of payouts is paid out. If this happens, the operation ends. When the internal winning combination including “SB” is determined and the operation of the MB is completed, the reel stop control process is performed, and then the operation is finished (see S380 to S382 in FIG. 50 described later). ). The operation of the SB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is performed or a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established.

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus game has been reached. More specifically, when each bonus game is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus activation time table is stored in each counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game. As a result, the operation of the bonus game corresponding to the condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0” ends.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of an internal lottery performed by referring to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by three reels along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The internal winning combination determination table for small roles and replays defines internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to medal payout and internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to replay operations. Yes. The internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay is stored in an internal winning combination 1 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  FIG. 11 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations that permit display of symbol combinations related to the operation of the bonus game. The internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table is stored in an internal winning combination 2 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  In the present embodiment, two internal winning combinations 1 storage area and internal winning combination 2 storage area are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, similar to the display combination described above, the different stored areas are managed as different types of internal winning combinations, and even if they are composed of the same bit pattern, each has a different pattern. The combination display is allowed.

  For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”, “00000011 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol combination “replay-replay-ANY” consisting of any of the symbols of the right reel 3R and the symbol of the left reel 3L are displayed. Display of “white blank”, symbol combination “replay” of the middle reel 3C and symbol combination “white blank-replay-ANY” including any of the symbols of the right reel 3R is permitted. In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to winning is referred to as a “group combination”.

  When the bonus data pointer is “1”, “0000001 (MB1)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the symbol combination “white bell-white 7-white bell” including the symbol “white bell” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “white 7” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “white bell” of the right reel 3R is displayed. Allowed.

  When each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, which means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is the maximum number of sliding symbols when the stop button is pressed by the player (if the right stop button is in the CB gaming state, “ Within the range of “1” and “4” otherwise, rotation of each reel is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible on the winning determination line (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the rotation of each reel is stopped so as not to be displayed on the winning determination line (so-called kick control).

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state indicates whether or not the bonus game or RT1 is being operated. More specifically, the gaming state is based on data stored in an operating flag storage area (FIG. 31) described later. Identified. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery process is selectively used according to the gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination determined and the winning probability.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table stipulates the lottery value when the data pointer (the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer) and the data pointer are determined according to the winning number.

  In the internal lottery of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction is This is done by determining whether or not it is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, when the result of subtraction becomes negative (when a digit is generated), it means that the corresponding winning number is won, and the data pointer assigned thereto is acquired.

  For example, assuming that the extracted random number value is “5000”, when the lottery value “4884” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted, the result (that is, “116”) is not negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value “2048” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the subtraction result, the result (that is, “−1932”) becomes negative, and “1” and “1” “5 (white SB + black SB)” is determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery using the lottery value, the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which the lottery value is assigned is determined as the numerical value defined as the lottery value increases. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to the winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  In addition, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is defined according to a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, four levels of setting data including setting 1, setting 4, setting 6 and setting H are provided, and lottery values are defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. Setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. For example, when the winning number is “1”, “4884” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined.

  Here, in the pattern in which the small role replay data pointer “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined, the winning numbers are “2” and “3” in addition to the winning numbers being “1”. Exists. When the winning number is “1”, since the bonus data pointer is “0 (lost)”, only “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination. On the other hand, when the winning number is “2”, since the bonus data pointer is “5 (white SB + black SB)”, “white SB + black SB” is added in addition to “replay 1 + replay 2”. It is determined as an internal winning combination. When the winning number is “3”, since the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)”, “white SB” is determined as the internal winning combination in addition to “replay 1 + replay 2”. The

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 9.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table has basically the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 1 is different. In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, when the winning number is “1”, the internal lottery table for general gaming state is used as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. "49932" which is larger than that is defined.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 5.

  The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is different from the lottery value assigned to the winning number 1 and the bonus data pointer corresponding to each winning number except for the data pointer assigned to the winning number 1 and the winning numbers 2 to 2. The lottery value and data table assigned to number 5 have basically the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state is referred to when the internal winning combination “MB (MB1 to MB4)” is stored in the carryover combination storing area of the main RAM 33. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, bonus data pointers “1 (MB1)” to “6 (white SB)” are not determined.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state, when referring to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state, and when referring to the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state, respectively. Thus, the winning probability of “Replay 1 + Replay 2” can be changed. In other words, the winning probability of “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is the highest when referring to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the next highest when referring to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, and the general gaming state internal lottery. The lowest when browsing tables.

  When referring to the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, the opportunity for the re-game operation to be performed is most increased compared to when referring to other internal lottery tables, which is advantageous to the player. That is, the player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing consumption of medals, and can expect a gradual increase in the number of medals owned.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for the CB1 gaming state. FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for CB2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for the CB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the CB2 gaming state define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 5.

  The internal lottery table for the CB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the CB2 gaming state have the same configuration as the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, except that the winning numbers 6 to 9 are not defined.

  That is, when the internal lottery table for CB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for CB2 gaming state are referred to, “Replay 1 + Replay 2”, “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” and “Replay 1 + Replay 2+” "White SB" can be determined.

  In the CB1 gaming state or the CB2 gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for the CB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the CB2 gaming state, “white bell + black bell + bell + special “Combination” is determined (see S85 in FIG. 39 described later), and an internal winning combination is determined so as to allow display of all symbol combinations related to the payout of medals.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state. The SB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. The SB gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 4 is different.

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

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a stop table in accordance with the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer. The stop table is used to determine the number of sliding pieces, that is, to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  FIG. 19 shows the reel stop initial setting table 1. The reel stop initial setting table 1 is referred to in the CB1 gaming state.

  In the reel stop initial setting table 1, when the small role / replay data pointer is “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” and the bonus data pointer is “5 (white SB + black SB)” (in other words, , When the group combination “replay 1 + replay 2 + white SB + black SB” is determined) or the small role / replay data pointer is “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” and the bonus data pointer is “6 ( White SB) ”(in other words, when the group combination“ Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB ”is determined), the stop table“ B0 ”is determined.

  FIG. 20 shows the reel stop initial setting table 2. The reel stop initial setting table 2 is referred to in the CB2 gaming state.

  In the reel stop initial setting table 2, the small role / replay data pointer is “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” and the bonus data pointer is “5 (white SB + black SB)” (in other words, When the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined), the stop table “A1” is determined. Further, when the small character / replay data pointer is “1 (replay 1 + replay 2)” and the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)” (in other words, the group character “replay 1 + replay 2+” When “white SB” is determined), the stop table “A0” is determined.

  Although not shown, the main ROM 32 is also provided with a reel stop initial setting table that is referred to when the gaming state is other than the CB1 gaming state and the CB2 gaming state.

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

  The stop table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the “A line” column and the bit corresponding to the “B line” column. There are two types by assigning. The stop data defines information about which of these two types of information should be adopted by assigning a bit corresponding to the “line change” column.

  In other words, it can be said that there are two ways to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Even at the same symbol position, the reel rotation depends on whether the “A line” or the “B line” is referred to. It is possible to make the position where the stop stops differ. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  The specific configuration of the stop data will be described. Of the 8 bits (bit 0 to bit 7), bit 1 is in the column of “Right reel A line”, bit 0 is in the column of “Right reel B line”, Bit 2 corresponds to the column “change right reel line”.

  Bit 4 corresponds to a column of “middle reel A line”, bit 3 corresponds to a column of “middle reel B line”, and bit 5 corresponds to a column of “middle reel line change”. Further, bit 7 corresponds to the column “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to the column “left reel B line”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation by the player is detected by the stop switch 7S is referred to, and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value (hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”). The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to. A symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “scheduled stop position”).

  The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to the stop table as follows. First, according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected, it is specified which of the eight bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. Specifically, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, a column of “left reel A line” of bit 7 is designated. Further, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated. Furthermore, when the right stop button 7R is pressed, the column of “Right reel A line” of bit 1 is designated.

  Then, referring to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not “1” is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column is determined when the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R. (See S276 in FIG. 46 described later). Specifically, referring to the column of “change in middle reel line” or the column of “change in right reel line”, when “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position, It is determined that the change from the column to the “B line” column (hereinafter referred to as line change) is performed. When it is determined to change the line, the “B line” column of each reel is designated and the above search is performed.

  FIG. 21 shows the stop table A0. Referring to the column of “Left reel A line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “0”, “4”, “7”, “10”, “14”, and “19”. . When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “replay” is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 4).

  Similarly, referring to the “middle reel A line” column, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C (see FIG. 4).

  Further, referring to the column of “Right reel A line”, “1” is defined for data corresponding to all symbol positions. The symbols arranged at each symbol position are displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the “A line” column of each reel is referred to, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-ANY (any symbol of the right reel)” of Replay 1 is displayed on the third line 8c. In addition, the number of sliding pieces is determined.

  On the other hand, referring to the column of “left reel B line”, “1” is added to the data corresponding to the symbol positions “3”, “6”, “9”, “13”, “18”, and “20”. It is prescribed. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “white blank” is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 4).

  Similarly, referring to the column of “middle reel B line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C (see FIG. 4).

  Further, referring to the column of “Right B Line”, “1” is defined for data corresponding to all symbol positions. The symbols arranged at each symbol position are displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  Therefore, when the “B line” column of each reel is referred to, the symbol combination “white blank-replay-ANY (any symbol on the right reel)” of the replay 2 is displayed on the third line 8c. As described above, the number of sliding pieces is determined.

  Further, referring to the column “change middle reel line” and the column “change right reel line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to all the symbol positions. For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the line is always changed, and the column to be referred to is changed from “A line” to “B line”. .

  Here, in the present embodiment, the time when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L is referred to as “forward push”, and the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. Time is called “anomaly pushing”.

  In this way, in the CB2 gaming state, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, “Replay 1” is determined as the display combination if forward pressing is performed, If the irregular push is performed, “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination.

  FIG. 22 shows the stop table A1. The stop table A1 is the same as the stop table A0 described above except that the data specified in the column “Left reel A line” and the data specified in the column “Left reel B line” are interchanged. It has the same configuration.

  That is, when the column “A line” of each reel is referred to in the stop table A1, the symbol combination “white blank-replay-ANY (any one of the right reels) of the replay 2 is displayed on the third line 8c. The number of sliding pieces is determined so that “is displayed. On the other hand, when the “B line” column of each reel is referred to, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-ANY (any one of the right reels)” of Replay 1 is displayed on the third line 8c. As a result, the number of sliding pieces is determined.

  In this way, in the CB2 gaming state, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination if forward pressing is performed. Then, when the irregular push is performed, “Replay 1” is determined as the display combination.

  Accordingly, in the CB2 gaming state, when the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, the player can avoid the RT1 operation from being terminated by performing the forward pressing. . On the other hand, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, the player can avoid the operation of RT1 from being terminated by performing irregular pressing. .

  FIG. 23 shows the stop table B0. In the stop table B0, the data defined in the “A line” column of each reel has the same configuration as the stop table A1 described above. In the stop table B0, the line is not changed, and the “B line” of each reel is not referred to.

  That is, when the stop table B0 is referred to, the number of sliding symbols is displayed so that the symbol combination “white blank-replay-ANY (any symbol on the right reel)” of the replay 2 is displayed on the third line 8c. Will be determined.

  As described above, in the CB1 gaming state, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, the stop button for which the first stop operation has been performed is selected. Regardless of the type, “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination. Therefore, in the CB1 gaming state, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, there is no way to avoid the end of the operation of RT1.

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

  In this embodiment, in principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table described above, but there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. In this case, the number of sliding pieces is changed to an appropriate number. As a result, the data of the stop table can be complemented, and an appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination and the priority order described later. However, if there is no more appropriate number of sliding pieces besides the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table, as a rule, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. The rotation is stopped.

  The priority order table and the priority order table described later (see FIGS. 27 and 28) include more appropriate sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stopping table (hereinafter referred to as the number of sliding pieces for stop data). Used to retrieve whether a number exists. The priority order table defines pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order (priority order 1 to 3 or priority order 1 to 4 described later).

  The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to winning (also referred to as the internal winning combination types). The pull-in data is configured to include pull-in data 1 and pull-in data 2 each consisting of 1 byte, and the structure of the data corresponds to the structure of the internal winning combination and display combination described above. That is, the pull-in data 1 corresponds to the internal winning combination 1 and the display combination 1, and the pull-in data 2 corresponds to the internal winning combination 2 and the display combination 2.

  FIG. 24 shows the priority order table 1. The priority table 1 is referred to when the number of inserted sheets is “1”. In the present embodiment, in the CB2 gaming state, the prescribed number of insertions (referred to as the number of insertions required to start one game) is set to “1” (see S34 in FIG. 37 described later). In the CB2 gaming state, the priority table 1 is referred to.

  The priority order table 1 defines the pull-in data according to the priority order 1 to the priority order 3. Priority level 3 defines pull-in data corresponding to “small role (a small role is related to paying out medals, and includes white bell, black bell, bell, and special role)”. Further, the priority 2 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “bonus (MB1 to MB4 is applicable)”, which is more advantageous to the player than the small role. Furthermore, the priority order 1 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “replay (replay 1 and replay 2 corresponds)”.

  When the inserted number is “1”, the priority order of Replay 1 and the priority order of Replay 2 are equal, so when an internal winning combination including “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, which is displayed. This depends on the data defined by the stop table.

  FIG. 25 shows the priority order table 2. The priority order table 2 is referred to when the number of inserted sheets is “2”. In the present embodiment, since the prescribed insertion number is set to “2” in the CB1 gaming state (see S32 in FIG. 37 described later), the priority order table 2 is referred to in the CB1 gaming state.

  The priority order table 2 defines the pull-in data according to the priority orders 1 to 4. Priority level 4 defines pull-in data corresponding to “small role”. Further, the priority ranking 3 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “bonus”. Furthermore, the priority order 2 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay 1”. Furthermore, the priority order 1 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay 2”.

  When the number of inserted cards is “2”, the priority of Replay 2 is higher than the priority of Replay 1, so when an internal winning combination including “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the symbol of Replay 2 The combination is drawn on the winning determination line in preference to the symbol combination of Replay 1.

  FIG. 26 shows the priority order table 3. The priority table 3 is referred to when the number of inserted sheets is “3”. In the present embodiment, since the prescribed insertion number is set to “3” in the gaming states other than the CB1 gaming state and the CB2 gaming state (see S35 in FIG. 37 described later), the RT1 gaming state and the general gaming state For example, the priority table 3 is referred to.

  The priority order table 3 defines the pull-in data according to the priority order 1 to the priority order 4. Priority level 4 defines pull-in data corresponding to “small role”. Further, the priority ranking 3 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “bonus”. Furthermore, the priority 2 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay 2”. Furthermore, the priority order 1 defines the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay 1”.

  When the inserted number is “3”, the priority of Replay 1 is higher than the priority of Replay 2, so when an internal winning combination including “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the symbol of Replay 1 The combination is drawn on the winning determination line in preference to the symbol combination of Replay 2.

  Thus, since the priority order of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is made different according to the number of inserted sheets, if an internal winning combination including “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, a common stop table (for example, stop) Even if the table B0) is used, it is possible to realize the display division when displaying the symbol combination of Replay 1 and when displaying the symbol combination of Replay 2. Therefore, in this case, there is no need to increase the types of stop tables, and an increase in data capacity in the ROM can be suppressed.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.

  The priority order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames. Although details will be described later, basically, in this priority order table, each numerical value is searched in order from the lower priority to the higher priority, and as a result of the search, priority is given to the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1”. To be applied to. This table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority, and in such a case, the higher priority order is applied.

  The priority order table in the present embodiment defines the priority order based on the number of stop data sliding pieces described above. In other words, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data is the highest, and as a result, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other sliding pieces. Therefore, priority is given to the display of the symbols intended during the development of the stop table.

  FIG. 27 shows the priority order table 1. In the present embodiment, basically, the priority order table 1 is referred to (except when the right stop button is pressed by the player in the CB1 gaming state and the CB2 gaming state). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is basically set to “4”, the priority order table 1 sets “0” to “4” as numerical values applied as the number of sliding symbols. It prescribes.

  FIG. 28 shows the priority order table 2. The priority order table 2 is referred to when the right stop button is pressed by the player in the CB1 gaming state and the CB2 gaming state. When the right stop button is pressed by the player in the CB1 gaming state and the CB2 gaming state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is changed to “2”, so the priority order table 2 is applied as the number of sliding symbols. “0” and “1” are defined as numerical values.

  Subsequently, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 35.

  First, the structure of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay described above. The internal winning combination 2 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table described above. When “1” stands for a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to that bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”, “replay 1 + replay 2 (00000011)” is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of all combinations of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Based on the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected, one of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the bits is displayed on the winning determination line. The group combination includes a plurality of bits with “1” indicating that display is permitted.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, when “1” stands for the target bit, it indicates that the symbol combination corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. When all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line, and the content is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the internal winning combination (MB1 to MB4) related to the operation of the bonus game is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table described above, this is stored in the carryover combination storing area.

  The internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game stored in the carryover combination storage area (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. (It is called carryover). Then, while there is a carryover combination, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see S83 in FIG. 39 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The operating flag storage area includes an operating flag 1 storage area and an operating flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte. In the operating flag, a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit. When “1” stands for the target bit, it means that a bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being operated. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are “0” is defined as the general gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) for specifying the symbol of each reel displayed along the four winning determination lines of the first line 8a to the fourth line 8d.

  For example, in the case of the first line 8a, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the left reel 3L displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and The symbol code related to the symbol of the right reel 3R displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R is stored. The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol counter of each reel is “2”. Displayed by comparing the symbol combination corresponding to each winning determination line stored in the symbol storage area with the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table described above to determine whether or not they match. The role is decided.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The expected display combination storing area is configured to include a left display display expected storage area, a middle reel display combination expected storage area, and a right reel display combination expected storage area according to the type of reel. In each expected display combination storing area, 1-byte priority pull-in order data determined in accordance with each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the expected display combination storing area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above. .

  FIG. 33 shows the expected display combination storing area 1. The expected display combination storing area 1 is used when the inserted number is “1”.

  The priority pull-in order data stored in the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to bit 3 “replay”, bit 2 “bonus”, bit 1 “small role”, and bit 0 “stoppable”. (Bits 4 to 7 are not used).

  For example, when the priority pull-in order data is “00000101 (09H)”, the content is “replay + can be stopped”. When the priority pull-in order data is “00000000 (00H)”, the content is treated as “stop prohibition”, and the stop of the rotation of the reel at the corresponding symbol position is avoided.

  The priority pull-in rank data has a higher priority as the value is larger, and by referring to the priority pull-in rank data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priorities among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. . The symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority pull-in ranking data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, it can be said that the priority pull-in rank data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same size of the priority pull-in order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table (FIGS. 27 and 28).

  FIG. 34 shows the expected display combination storing area 2. The expected display combination storing area 2 is used when the inserted number is “2”.

  The priority pull-in order data stored in the expected display combination storing area 2 is that bit 4 is “replay 2”, bit 3 is “replay 1”, bit 2 is “bonus”, bit 1 is “small role”, and bit 0 is This corresponds to “stoppable” (bits 5 to 7 are not used). For example, when the priority pull-in order data is “00000101”, the content is “Replay 1 + Can be stopped”. Further, when the priority pull-in order data is “00010001”, the content is “Replay 2 + can be stopped”. That is, the priority pull-in order data is larger in Replay 2 than in Replay 1.

  FIG. 35 shows the expected display combination storing area 3. The expected display combination storing area 3 is used when the inserted number is “3”.

  In the priority pull-in order data stored in the expected display combination storing area 3, bit 4 is “Replay 1”, bit 3 is “Replay 2”, bit 2 is “Bonus”, bit 1 is “Minor”, and bit 0 is This corresponds to “stoppable” (bits 5 to 7 are not used). For example, when the priority pull-in order data is “00000101”, the content is “Replay 2 + can be stopped”. When the priority pull-in order data is “00010001”, the content is “Replay 1 + Can be stopped”. That is, the priority pull-in order data is larger in Replay 1 than in Replay 2.

  Subsequently, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 36, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU will be described.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). In the initialization process, when an operation for changing the setting is performed by the administrator, one of setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, or setting H is selected. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. The internal lottery process constitutes internal lottery means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S7). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 52 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and each reel is controlled. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Each reel is accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is not at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 waits until the constant speed is reached. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 validates the stop button (S9). Specifically, “00000111” is stored in an effective stop button storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. In the effective stop button storage area, bit 0 is assigned to the left stop button, bit 1 is assigned to the middle stop button, and bit 2 is assigned to the right stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (S10). In this process, the input of the stop switch is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed, the internal winning combination, and the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs display combination determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 49 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S12). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S13). Based on the payout number determined in S11, the hopper is driven and the credit number is updated. Note that S13 constitutes a payout means. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S14). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter. Note that S14 constitutes a payout number counting means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the MB operating flag, the CB operating flag, or the SB operating flag is on (S15). When the main CPU 31 determines that any of the MB operating flag, CB operating flag, or SB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (S16). . It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that none of the MB operating flag, CB operating flag or SB operating flag is on after S16 or in S15, the bonus operation check described later with reference to FIG. Processing is performed (S17). It is checked whether or not to start the bonus operation and whether or not to replay. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB1 operating flag is on (S31). When determining that the CB1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets 2 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S32).

  When determining that the CB1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB2 operating flag is on (S33). When determining that the CB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S34). When determining that the CB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35).

  After S32, S34 or S35, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S36). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S37). The selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter in order to perform replay (S38). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S39).

  After S37 or S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S40). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S41). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S42). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 4 in the effective line counter (S43). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S44). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S41 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S45). The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is in the process of being passed after S45 or S44 or when it is determined in S40 that a medal has not been detected (S46). When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S47). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value after S47 or when it is determined that the medal is passing in S46 (S48). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S40, while when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on (S49). .

  When determining that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S40, whereas when determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S50). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 12) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the operating flag storage area (FIG. 31) (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 13 and the like) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative and a digit is performed (S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not used, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S69 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “5 (white SB + black SB)” or “6 (white SB)” (S73). When determining that the bonus data pointer is “5 (white SB + black SB)” or “6 (white SB)”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (S74). .

  When determining that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the MB operating flag (S75). Next, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing (S76). In this process, the MB operating flag is turned off, and the bonus end number counter is cleared. That is, only the operation of MB is finished, and the operation of CB is finished later after the reel stop control process is performed (this sets the maximum number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R to “1”) (FIG. 50). (See S380-S382). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag (S77). As described above, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined in the MB gaming state, the MB gaming state is terminated and the RT1 is activated. Is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S78). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 11) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Obtain (S79). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S80).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 (S81). It is determined whether the carryover combination is MB1 to MB4. When determining that any of bits 0 to 3 in the carryover combination storage area is 1, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 operating flag if it is on and turns on the RT2 operating flag ( S82). The operation of the second RT, RT2, is started on the condition that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of MB is determined.

  The main CPU 31, after S82, determines that none of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 in S81, or determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S78. When this is done, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag (CB1 operating flag or CB2 operating flag) is on (S84). When determining that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 stores bits 2 to 2 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. 5 is turned on (S85). That is, in the CB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined so that display of all symbol combinations related to the payout of medals is permitted regardless of the extracted random number value. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (FIGS. 19 and 20), and determines the stop table based on the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (in other words, the internal winning combination). Select and store the address (S121). The main CPU 31 selects a reel stop initial setting table to be referred to based on the inserted number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that the symbol is being rotated in each symbol storage area (S122). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in a stop button non-operation counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33 (S123). The stop button non-operating counter is data for counting stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (S124). This process constitutes a priority determining means for determining a priority according to each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 stores a stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (S141). Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel (S142). The main CPU 31 determines the reels to be searched in order from the leftmost reel among the rotating reels.

  For example, when all three reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Further, each process up to S156 to be described later is performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to the process of S142, the middle reel 3C is then determined as a search target reel. Further, each process up to S156 to be described later is performed for the middle reel 3C, and when returning to the process of S142, the right reel 3R is finally determined as a search target reel. Similarly, for example, if the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotated, the reels are determined as search target reels in the order of the middle reel 3C and then the right reel 3R.

  When the search target reel is determined, the main CPU 31 performs the following processes of S145 to S150 to sequentially determine priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the search target reel. Then, the order of the symbols arranged at each symbol position is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the expected display combination storing area based on the current insertion number counter and the search target reel determined in S142 (S143). For example, if the value of the inserted number counter is “1” and the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the leading address of the expected display combination storage area for the left reel of the expected display combination storage area 1 (ie, symbol position 0) Address) is specified. Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S144).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 7), acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (S144). For example, when the current symbol position data is “0”, the symbol code “00000001 (white 7)” defined in the symbol position “1” of the left reel 3L is stored in the upper part of the left display window in the symbol storage area. The symbol code “00000011 (replay)” defined in the symbol position “20” of the left reel 3L is stored in the lower stage of the left display window in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (S146). In this process, based on the symbol code acquired in accordance with each symbol position of the search target reel (displayed on the four winning determination lines 8a to 8d (assuming that the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped at each symbol position). The combination of symbols to be searched is searched.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (S147). In this process, priority pull-in rank data is determined based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination search process and the priority table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the determined priority attraction ranking data in the expected display combination storing area (S148). For example, when the current symbol position data is “0”, the priority pull-in order data is stored at the symbol position “0” in the left reel display combination expected storage area. Next, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the expected display combination storage area and the symbol position data, and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S150). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S145, and when it determines that the number of symbol checks is 0, it subtracts 1 from the number of searches (S151). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S152). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S152 that the number of searches is not 0, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (S154). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3 (in other words, when all three reels are rotating), the main CPU 31 proceeds to S142, and determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3. The reel to be searched is determined based on the operation stop button, and the scheduled stop position is set as the symbol position data (S155).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (S156). In other words, before performing the above-described processes for the next search target reel, all the symbol storage areas are once cleared and the symbols already displayed on each winning determination line for the reels that have already stopped rotating. The symbol code is stored. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S142.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol storing area (FIG. 32) (S181). That is, an address corresponding to the first line 8a is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (FIG. 8) (S182). An address corresponding to the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-ANY” of Replay 1 is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S183). That is, in accordance with each winning determination line 8a to 8d, a combination of symbols including the symbol of the left reel, the symbol of the middle reel, and the symbol of the right reel is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (S184). When determining that they match, the main CPU 31 acquires the display combination and storage area identification data (S185). For example, when the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to the first line 8a are “Replay-Rotating-Rotating”, they match the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-ANY” of Replay 1. Then it is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area identification data (S186). For example, when the storage area identification data is 1, the address of the display combination 1 storage area is set. Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination acquired in S184 and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (S187).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S188). In this process, the number of searches is zero when all reels have stopped rotating (that is, the display combination search process is performed in S351 of the display combination determination process shown in FIG. 49 described later). If so). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (S189).

  The main CPU 31 updates the symbol combination table address when it is determined in S184 that they do not match, when it is determined that the number of searches is not 0 in S188, or after S189 (S190). For example, if the current address is an address that designates a symbol combination of Replay 1, it is updated to an address that designates a symbol combination of Replay 2.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is an end code (S191). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the process proceeds to S183.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is an end code, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S192). In this process, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, 1 is subtracted from the value transferred to the register, and it is determined whether or not the result is 0. Like to do. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 33 is not performed here.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, The address is updated (S193). For example, if the current address is an address designating the first line 8a, the address is updated to an address designating the second line 8b. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S182.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, the priority pull-in order data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target is a middle reel (S211). When determining that the search target is the middle reel, the main CPU 31 clears bit 4 of the display combination 1 storage area (S212). In other words, when the search target is the middle reel 3C, the bit corresponding to the “bell” which makes the symbol type of the middle reel 3C unquestioned (that is, ANY shown in FIG. 8) during the display combination search is cleared. It should not be reflected in the determination of priority pull-in rank data.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S211 that the search target is not the middle reel, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target is the right reel (S213). When it is determined that the search target is the right reel, bits 0 to 4 of the display combination 1 storage area and bits 4 and 5 of the display combination 2 storage area are cleared (S214). In other words, when the search target is the right reel 3R, “replay 1”, “replay 2”, “white” in which the symbol type of the right reel 3R is set to be unquestioned (ie, ANY shown in FIG. 8) when searching for the display combination. The bits corresponding to “bell”, “black bell”, “bell”, “white SB”, and “black SB” are cleared so that they are not reflected in the determination of the priority pull-in rank data.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the search target is not the right reel after S212 or S214 or in S213, the main CPU 31 takes an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and stores the result and the display combination. The logical product with the area is calculated (S215). More specifically, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the display combination 1 storage area is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination 1 storage area is obtained. Similarly, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination 2 storage area is obtained. By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S216). When the logical product is not 0, it is found that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to winning that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed. When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (S217). That is, it is determined whether or not the remaining reel is rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in rank data (S221) and ends the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process. When the priority pull-in rank data is 0, it is handled as “stop prohibited”.

  When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1 in S217, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bit corresponding to the bell is on (S218). When determining that the bit corresponding to the bell is on, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority attraction ranking data (S221), and ends the priority attraction ranking data acquisition processing.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in S218 that the bit corresponding to the bell is not on, whether or not the bit corresponding to replay 1, replay 2, white bell, black bell, bell, white SB or black SB is on. Is discriminated (S219). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bit corresponding to any of the above is ON, the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the right reel 3R is rotating, and the search target reel is the left reel 3L or the right reel 3R. It is determined whether or not a certain condition is satisfied (S220). When determining that the above condition is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority attraction rank data (S221), and ends the priority attraction rank data acquisition process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S216 that the logical product is 0, it determines in S219 that the bit corresponding to replay 1, replay 2, white bell, black bell, bell, white SB or black SB is not on. Alternatively, when it is determined in S220 that the above condition is not satisfied, the priority order table (FIGS. 24 to 26) is selected based on the current insertion number counter (S222).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the selected priority table is the priority table 1 (S223). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is the priority order table 1, it sets the head address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order (S224).

  When determining that the selected priority table is not the priority table 1, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the priority table, sets “4” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority. (S225). After S224 or S225, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (S226).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and obtains pull-in data based on the current priority order (S227). Next, the main CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area, and the drawn-in data (S228). More specifically, the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the display combination 1 storage area, and the pull-in data 1 is calculated. Similarly, a logical product of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, and the pull-in data 2 is obtained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S229). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (S230). When determining that the logical product is 0 in S229 or after S230, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left (S231). Since the bit pattern is shifted to the left, the priority pull-in order data becomes larger as the priority is higher. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (S232).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S233). When determining that the number of checks is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S227, and when determining that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the priority pull-in rank data (S234). After performing this process, the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process is terminated.

  Note that the expected display combination storing process may be performed before the reel rotation is actually stopped, or after the stop button is pressed. In this case, only the priority pull-in order data corresponding to each symbol within a predetermined range in the reel rotation direction may be determined from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position, and each may be stored. More specifically, the stop start position is set as the symbol position data in S144 of the aforementioned display combination prediction storing process, and the stop start position is set to the number of symbols “4” corresponding to the maximum possible number of sliding symbols as the number of symbol checks. “5” to which the number of symbols “1” is added may be applied. Further, in the present embodiment, the priority pull-in order data is configured so that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower the value, the higher the priority order. It is also possible to adopt a configuration to handle.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed. When determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S242). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (S244). In this process, the number of stop data sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the number of stop data sliding symbols, the expected display combination storing area, and the priority order table. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S245). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (S246). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 52) described later, and the rotation of the reel waits for the symbol counter to be updated to the value of the planned stop position. Stopped. It should be noted that if one of the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (S247). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S248). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the reel whose rotation has stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S249). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the main CPU 31 terminates the reel stop control process. (S250). In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is determined for each symbol position of the remaining rotating reel. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S241.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S271). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 47 (S272). In this process, the number of stop data slide pieces for the corresponding reel is determined based on the detection of the second stop operation or the third stop operation. Here, in the present embodiment, the stop operation performed by the player while the two reels are rotated following the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the remaining one reel is rotated. The stop operation performed by the player while the game is being performed is referred to as a third stop operation.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S271 that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol counter (S273). The acquired symbol counter value is treated as the stop start position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (S274). In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop start position with reference to the stop tables (FIGS. 21 to 23) determined in the reel stop initial setting process.

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the column of “left reel A line” of bit 7 and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S275). When the stop button in which the first stop operation is detected is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (S276). In this process, it is determined whether or not to change the line.

  Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the “change middle reel line” column for the middle stop button 7C, and refers to the “change right reel line” column for the right stop button 7R. It is determined whether or not “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the start position. When the main CPU 31 determines that “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position, it sets the line change valid flag provided in the main RAM 33 to ON.

  After determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button after S272 or S276 or in S275, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (S277). In this process, the priority pull-in order data is compared according to each symbol position from the stop start position to the symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4 (or 1)”. It is searched whether or not it exists. When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change valid flag is on (S301). When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the B line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S302).

  For example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the “middle reel B line” column of bit 3, and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the A line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S303).

  For example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the “middle reel A line” column of bit 4 and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 selects an address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button, and adds based on the symbol counter (S321). For example, if the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L and the symbol counter (in other words, the stop start position) is “1”, the address of the symbol position “1” in the left reel display combination expected storage area is Set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S322). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on and the target is the right reel (S323). When determining that the CB operating flag is on and the target is the right reel, the main CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (S324).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operation flag is not on, or the target is not the right reel, or after the processing of S324, the main CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks and obtains the highest priority. It is set as flag data (S325). For example, if the number of checks is 5, and the symbol position is “1”, the highest priority ranking data within the range from symbol position “1” to symbol position “5” is searched.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table (FIGS. 27 and 28), and sets the initial value of the priority order (S326). When the number of checks is 5, the top address of the priority order table 1 is set, and “5” is set as the initial value of the priority order. When the number of checks is 2, the top address of the priority order table 2 is set, and “2” is set as the initial value of the priority order. Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the priority order table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (S327).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order (S328). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the obtained number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area designated in S321, and obtains priority pull-in order data (S329). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in order data is greater than or equal to the highest priority flag data (S330).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value is equal to or higher than the highest priority flag data, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (S331). On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is below the highest priority flag data or after S329, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the priority order (S332).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S333). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the process proceeds to S328. When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that have been retracted (S334). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, a process for determining a display combination etc. will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs the aforementioned display combination search process (see FIG. 42) (S351). As a result of the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a replay 2 or a special combination (S352). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not the replay 2 or the special combination, the main CPU 31 ends the process of determining the display combination or the like, while when determining that the display combination is the replay 2 or the special combination, the RT2 operating flag It is determined whether or not is on (S353).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 terminates the display combination determination process. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to off. (S354). That is, the operation of RT1 ends when the replay 2 (or special combination) is determined as the display combination. When this process is performed, the display combination determination process is terminated.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S371). When determining that the winning is established, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (S372). When determining that the MB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S373).

  When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing (S374). In this process, both the MB operating flag and the CB operating flag are turned off, and the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag (S375). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit (S376). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is not on in S372 or determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S373, the main CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (S377). The main CPU 31 decrements the possible game number counter by 1 after S377 or when it is determined in S371 that no winning has been established (S378).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S379). When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of CB / SB (S380). In this process, when the CB operating flag is on, the CB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When the SB operating flag is on, the SB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB has ended and the MB operating flag is off (S381). That is, it is determined whether or not the MB gaming state ends when the internal winning combination including “white SB” or “black SB” is determined. The main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when the MB operating flag is on even when the CB ends or when the CB ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the CB is ended and the MB operating flag is OFF, a bonus end time command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit (S382). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (MB1 to MB4) (S391). When determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 9) (S392). In this process, the MB operating flag is turned on according to the type of MB, and a numerical value corresponding to the prescribed number is set in the bonus end number counter. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S393). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S394). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit (S395).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in S391, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (white SB or black SB) (S396). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 performs SB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S397). In this process, the SB operating flag is turned on, and a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning count counter and the possible gaming count counter.

  When determining that the display combination is not SB in S396, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (Replay 1 or Replay 2) (S398). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (S399). When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter “3” to the automatic insertion counter (S400).

  When determining that the insertion number counter is not 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (S401). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter “2” in the case of MB1 or MB2 and “1” in the case of MB3 or MB4 to the automatic insertion counter ( S402). When determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets 3 in the automatic insertion counter (S403). That is, when the replay (replay 1 or replay 2) is determined as the display combination when the MB gaming state ends, the maximum value of the inserted number in the gaming state (general gaming state or RT1 gaming state) started from the next time “3” is set.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether the MB operating flag is on after S395, S397, S400, S402, or S403, or when it is determined in S398 that the display combination is not replay (S404). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 terminates the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines the type of MB gaming state and the bonus operating time table. Based on the above, processing at the time of CB operation is performed (S405). In this process, when the MB1 operating flag or the MB2 operating flag is on, the CB1 operating flag is turned on. When the MB3 operating flag or the MB4 operating flag is on, the CB2 operating flag is turned on. Furthermore, a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) under the control of the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S411). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S412). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S413). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding pieces and waits until it matches the planned stop position (in other words, the design of the planned stop position). (Waiting for the motor to reach the middle stage of the display window), the drive of the stepping motor is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S414). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S415). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  As described above, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the bonus game MB is “white SB” or in addition to the fact that the medals paid out in the MB gaming state have reached the prescribed payout number. The operation ends on condition that the internal winning combination including “black SB” is determined. Then, when the operation of MB is completed, the operation of RT1 which is a high probability state of replay starts (see S73 to S77 in FIG. 39). Further, when the combination of symbols “white blank-replay-ANY” of the replay 2 related to the replay is displayed when the operation of the RT1 is started, the operation of the RT1 is ended (see FIG. 49).

  Here, in the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination including the above-mentioned “white SB” or “black SB” and “replay 1 + replay 2”, that is, “replay 1 + replay 2 + white SB + black SB” and “replay 1 + replay 2 + white”. “SB” can be determined as a group role (see FIGS. 16 and 17). That is, when the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined in the MB gaming state, the operation of the MB is ended, and as a result, the operation of RT1 is started. Will be.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, in the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state (in other words, the CB1 gaming state), the prescribed number of inputs is defined as “2”, and the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state (say In other words, in the CB2 gaming state), the specified number of inputs is defined as “1”. Then, in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state (and the CB gaming state), that is, the RT1 gaming state, the general gaming state, and the like, the prescribed insertion number is defined as “3” (see FIG. 37).

  When the number of inserted games is “2”, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is different. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed with priority over the combination of symbols (see FIGS. 19, 23, and 25).

  That is, in the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, when the group action “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, the MB1 game ends. Since the specified number of insertions in the state and the MB2 game state is “2”, the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is displayed preferentially as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped in the game. Therefore, the operation of RT1 once started is ended without continuing next time.

  On the other hand, when the MB operation ends by paying out medals that reach the specified payout number in the MB1 gaming state and the MB2 gaming state, the MB operation ends when the group combination is determined. Unlike the above, the operation of RT1 started in the game is continued from the next time without ending.

  If the operation of RT1 continues, even if the group combination is determined after that, the specified number of throws in the RT1 gaming state is “3”, so the symbol combination of Replay 1 is the symbol of Replay 2. Is displayed in preference to the combination (see FIG. 26), and the operation of RT1 is continued without ending.

  Thus, in the MB gaming state, whether or not the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined is determined after the MB gaming state has ended. Whether or not the game is advantageous to the player will be affected. Therefore, the player can be relieved by the result of the internal lottery process performed in the MB gaming state, and the MB gaming state can be brought to the player while expecting and feeling nervous. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in a bonus game that is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state, Since the specified number of insertions in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state is “1”, the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is based on the type of reel on which the first stop operation is detected. Is displayed (see FIGS. 20 to 22 and 24).

  More specifically, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, the stop table A0 (FIG. 21) is referred to detect the first stop operation corresponding to the left reel 3L. When performed (that is, when forward pressing is performed), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is detected for the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R (that is, when irregular pressing is performed), the rotation of the plurality of reels is performed so that the combination of symbols of the replay 2 is displayed. Is stopped.

  When the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, the stop table A1 (FIG. 22) is referred to detect the first stop operation corresponding to the left reel 3L. Then, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is detected for the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of the replay 1 is displayed.

  Therefore, in the MB3 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state, the player can not only finish the MB operation by paying out medals that reach the prescribed payout number, but also the group role “replay 1 + replay 2 + white SB + black SB”. ”Or the group role“ Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB ”is determined, it is possible to avoid the end of the operation of RT1 by selecting whether to perform forward pressing or irregular pressing, The started operation of RT1 can be continued after the next time.

  That is, depending on the type of MB gaming state, it is possible to give the player a technique for avoiding the end of the operation of RT1, and to intervene the player's intention and hand in determining whether or not the operation of RT1 continues. Therefore, it is possible to make an incentive work when the player is brought into the MB gaming state. As a result, in a bonus game that is terminated by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number, it is suitable for raising the player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the MB1 gaming state and the MB3 gaming state, the operation of the MB is terminated when the medal that reaches the prescribed payout number “253” is performed, whereas the MB2 gaming state and the MB4 gaming state. Then, when a medal that reaches the prescribed payout number “119” is paid out, the MB operation is finished. That is, the prescribed payout numbers may be different between the first bonus game (MB1 and MB2) and the second bonus game (MB3 and MB4).

  For example, in the case of the first bonus game, in the MB2 gaming state in which “119” having a relatively small prescribed payout number is defined, the MB1 gaming state in which “253” having a relatively large prescribed payout number is defined. Rather, the amount of medals that the player can acquire will be reduced. However, since it can be said that the number of games spent until reaching the specified payout amount is small, the number of times the internal lottery process is performed is also reduced. As a result, there is a possibility that the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined. It can be said that the operation of the MB is likely to be ended by paying out medals that are relatively low and reach the prescribed payout number. In other words, the player can have different expectations depending on the specified number of payouts, so in the bonus game that ends by paying out the game media that reaches the specified number of payouts, the player's interest Suitable for arousing.

  This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 53, the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S504), and then proceeds to S501.

  Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S512). When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S513). For example, the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, the operating flag, and other information are copied to the storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (S514). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S514 or when determining that there is no message in S512 (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process.

  When the animation data is registered, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image. When the sound data is registered, sounds such as BGM are output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When the lamp data is registered, the lamp 101 outputs light. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S511.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S531). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the restoration effect execution flag is on (S532). When the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is displayed in the MB gaming state, the revival effect execution flag is turned on when the determined internal winning combination is the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” (FIG. 56 described later). See).

  When determining that the revival effect execution flag is on, the sub CPU 81 registers the revival effect (see, for example, (4) of FIG. 57 described later) as the effect content, and turns off the revival effect execution flag (S533). ).

  When determining that the revival effect execution flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 extracts an effect random number, determines the effect content by lottery based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (S534).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S535). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S536). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data on the basis of the registered effect contents and the type of the stop button (S537). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S538). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (S539). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command is received (S540). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command is received, it registers the bonus start effect data (S541). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S542). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers bonus end effect data (S543). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the CB gaming state (S561). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the CB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 2 (S562). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is the replay 2, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for the failure effect (for example, see (3) in FIG. 57 described later) (S563).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not SB (white SB or black SB) is included in the internal winning combination (S564). That is, it is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2”. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination includes SB (that is, the determined internal winning combination is the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” or the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB”). If there is, the display command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that SB is not included in the internal winning combination (that is, when the determined internal winning combination is the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2”), the revival effect execution flag is turned on. (S565). When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not the replay 2 in S562 or determines that the display combination is not the CB gaming state in S561, the sub CPU 81 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect contents (S566). ). For example, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is Replay 1 and the SB is included in the internal winning combination in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 is for a successful effect (for example, see (5) in FIG. 57 described later). Register the production data. When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of effects executed in the MB gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the MB gaming state is started, an image as shown in (1) of FIG. 57 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 to indicate to the player that the MB gaming state has started. In the production executed in the MB gaming state, a story of “the hero acts to rescue the girl in the building” is developed.

  In the following, we will explain later, but when the MB gaming state ends, if the RT1 operation ends, the fact that the failure to rescue the girl in the building failed Suggested to the player. On the other hand, when the MB gaming state ends, if the RT1 operation does not end, the fact that the “successfully rescued the girl in the building” It is suggested.

  After the video shown in (1) of FIG. 57 is displayed, as a result of the internal lottery process being performed in the MB gaming state, the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2”, the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or When the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, as shown in (2) of FIG. 57, a white door and a black door appear, and an image showing that a girl is present on either side is displayed. It is suggested to the player that the group role has been determined.

  At this time, when the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, “White SB” or “Black SB” is included, so MB The gaming state is finished and the operation of RT1 is started. On the other hand, when the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, since “White SB” or “Black SB” is not included, the MB gaming state continues without ending, and RT1 The operation does not start.

  Subsequently, when the replay 2 is determined as the display combination as a result of the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped in the MB gaming state, as shown in (3) of FIG. 57, the rescue of the girl fails. An image indicating that the operation has been performed is displayed, and an effect that suggests to the player that the operation of RT1 is to end (the aforementioned failure effect, see S563 in FIG. 56) is executed.

  At this time, since the replay 2 is determined as the display combination, if the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is determined, the operation of RT1 is completed. To do. On the other hand, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” has been determined, the RT1 is not operated in the first place and is in the MB gaming state.

  Here, as described above, in the MB1 gaming state or the MB2 gaming state, the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2”, the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” or the group role “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB” is set. When determined, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 2 is preferentially displayed over the other symbol combinations in common (FIGS. 19, 23 and 25). See).

  That is, when the group combination including “white SB” or “black SB” is determined and when the group combination not including “white SB” or “black SB” is determined, the replay 2 pattern These combinations are displayed in common. Accordingly, when the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is displayed in the MB gaming state, the player is asked whether the MB gaming state has ended and the RT1 operation has ended, or the MB gaming state has continued. Is not understood at first glance.

  In addition, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” that does not include “White SB” or “Black SB” is determined, the next start operation is performed after the above-mentioned failure effect is executed. As shown in (4) of FIG. 57, an image showing that the girl is once again challenged to rescue is displayed, and an effect suggesting to the player that the MB gaming state has not ended (in the above-mentioned revival effect) Yes (see S533 in FIG. 55).

  Therefore, when the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed in the MB gaming state, the above-mentioned failure effect is executed, thereby recognizing that “the MB gaming state has ended and RT1 has ended.” Can leave the room for the player to have the expectation that the “MB gaming state may continue”. When the revival effect is executed, the player can be relieved by informing the player that the MB gaming state is continuing. As a result, the player's expectations and tension can be prolonged after the rotation of a plurality of reels has stopped, and even when the operation of RT1 is not related internally, Since it is possible to make ups and downs on the expectation and tension that the player holds, it is suitable for arousing the player's interest in a bonus game that is ended by paying out game media that reaches the specified payout number.

  In the MB gaming state, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped from rotating and replay 1 is determined as the display combination, as shown in (5) of FIG. 57, the girl is successfully rescued. A video indicating that the operation has been performed is displayed. In this case, in the MB3 gaming state or the MB4 gaming state, the player can select an appropriate reel at the time of the first stop operation, so that the operation of RT1 is avoided.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, start operation detection means, internal lottery means, reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, reel stop means, payout means, bonus game actuating means, payout count means, bonus game end means provided in the gaming machine of the present invention Specific configurations of the replay means, the replay high probability state start means, the replay high probability state end means, and the like are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment. Further, specific contents employed for specific symbol combinations, predetermined reels, prescribed payout numbers, and the like are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, MB (a so-called second-part special feature continuous action device) is employed as a bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type can be arbitrarily changed. For example, instead of MB, a big bonus (a so-called “continuous actuating device for type 1 specials”, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) is adopted, and regular bonuses (so-called type 1 specials) are used instead of CB. Yes, hereinafter referred to as “RB”).

  In this case, the configuration of the present embodiment can be dealt with by changing and correcting as follows. First, in the CB1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 16), the lottery value when the small role / replay data pointer “2 (white bell + black bell + bell)” is determined is changed from “6553” to “52460”. Change to That is, in the BB gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is relatively high is determined. In the internal lottery process, a process of setting a bit so that display of all symbol combinations relating to the payout of medals is permitted (S85 in FIG. 39), and the maximum number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R is changed to “2”. Processing related to the CB gaming state, such as processing (S324 in FIG. 48), is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, in the second bonus game (MB3 gaming state and MB4 gaming state), the first stop operation is detected when the player avoids the end of the RT1 operation. Although two options are provided to determine whether the reel is the left reel 3L or a reel other than the left reel 3L (the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R), the present invention is not limited to this. The number of options may be increased so that the difficulty level becomes higher. For example, three options may be provided to determine whether the reel for which the first stop operation has been detected is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R.

  In this case, the configuration of the present embodiment can be dealt with by changing and correcting as follows. First, the stop table A1 (FIG. 22) is corrected so that data of “0” is defined in all symbol positions in the “right reel line change” column. Thus, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + White SB + Black SB” is determined, the display of the second symbol combination is avoided only when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C. be able to. Further, the stop table A1 (FIG. 22) is modified so that “0” data is defined in all symbol positions in the “change middle reel line” column, and this is newly provided as the stop table A2. . Then, a new group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Black SB” is determined as the internal winning combination, and when this is determined, the stop table A2 is referred to. Thus, when the group combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Black SB” is determined, it is possible to avoid displaying the second symbol combination only when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the RT1 operation is performed is the replay high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the RT1 operation is not performed (that is, in general in the present embodiment) (Gaming state) can be a re-gaming high probability state.

  That is, in this embodiment, a first internal lottery table (internal state for general gaming state shown in FIG. 13) in which an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to re-game operation is determined with a first probability. And a second internal lottery table (see FIG. 14) in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the replay operation is determined with a second probability higher than the first probability. RT1 gaming state internal lottery table), and when RT1 is not in operation (that is, the general gaming state), while selecting the first internal lottery table, When the operation is performed, the second internal lottery table is selected.

  However, contrary to the above case, when the operation of RT1 is performed, the first internal lottery table is selected while the operation of RT1 is not performed (that is, the general gaming state). The second internal lottery table may be selected. When this case is applied to the present embodiment, first, the general gaming state is started on the condition that the operation of the MB is completed (S77 in FIG. 36 is omitted, and all the operating flag storage areas are turned off). . Then, on the condition that the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed, the operation of RT1 may be started (S354 in FIG. 49 is corrected to a process of turning on the RT1 operating flag). Even in this case, it is possible to start the replay high probability state when the operation of the bonus game is completed.

  2 to 4 applied in the present embodiment, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 7 to 28, and the configurations shown in FIGS. 29 to 35. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 36 to 56, the specific example of the video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIG. 57, etc. can be arbitrarily changed or changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be modified.

  In addition to the slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) provided with the mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, the game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof with images. The present invention can be applied. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the present embodiment only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

It is a figure which shows the flow of the basic game performed in the pachislot 1. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a reel. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a symbol storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop initial setting process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination prediction storing process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a 2nd and 3rd stop process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing-in control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display time etc. determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by main CPU31. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by sub CPU81. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means;
When a combination of symbols related to payout of game media is displayed by the plurality of reels, payout means for paying out game media to the player;
A bonus game actuating means for actuating a bonus game in which an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of the game medium by the internal lottery means is determined;
A payout counting means for counting game media paid out by the payout means after the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operating means;
When the game medium counted by the payout counting means reaches a specified payout number, or when an internal winning combination permitting display of a specific symbol combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the bonus game is activated. A bonus game ending means to be ended;
When the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is displayed as a symbol combination related to replay by the plurality of reels, a replay means for replaying,
When the operation of the bonus game is finished by the bonus game ending means, an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the replay by the internal lottery means is determined with a relatively high probability. Replay high probability state starting means for starting a high probability state;
Replay high probability state ending means for ending the replay high probability state when the second symbol combination is displayed among the symbol combinations related to the replay by the plurality of reels,
The internal lottery means is
An internal symbol combination that allows display of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be determined as a first group symbol, and the specific symbol combination, the first symbol combination, An internal winning combination that permits display of a combination and a combination of the second symbol can be determined as a second group combination ,
When the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operating means, the probability that the first group combination is determined is higher than the probability that the second group combination is determined, and the first group combination is determined. Set to be lower than the probability that neither one group role nor the second group role is determined;
The reel stop means includes
When the bonus game operating means is operating a bonus game, when the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the second symbol combination is different. A gaming machine characterized in that the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed preferentially over the combination of symbols. Provided with an input counting means for counting game media input by the player;
The start operation detecting means is
When the bonus game is not activated by the bonus game actuating means, the start operation is detected on the condition that the game medium counted by the throw count means is a first prescribed throw number, When the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means, the game medium counted by the insertion counting means has a second specified insertion number different from the first specified input number. Detect start operation ,
Before Symbol reel stop means,
When the first medium combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means when the game media counted by the insertion counting means is the first predetermined insertion number, the first group combination is determined. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed preferentially over the combination of other symbols, while the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the second specified number of insertions. In some cases, when the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the second symbol combination is preferentially displayed over the other symbol combinations. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped. The bonus game operating means is:
As the bonus game, the first bonus game or the second bonus game is activated,
The start operation detecting means is
If the bonus game operating means is not operating the bonus game, the start operation is detected on the condition that the game medium counted by the input counting means is the first specified input number, In addition, when the first bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means, the second prescribed insertion in which the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is different from the first prescribed insertion number. The start operation is detected on the condition that the number is a number, and when the second bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means, the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is The start operation is detected on condition that the number of the third specified input is different from each of the first specified input number and the second specified input number. It was carried out,
The bonus game ending means is:
When the game medium counted by the payout counting means reaches the specified payout number, or by the internal lottery means, display of a specific symbol combination or a predetermined symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination is permitted. When the internal winning combination is decided, the operation of the bonus game is terminated,
The internal lottery means,
And can be determined before Symbol predetermined symbol combination, the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of the first combination and the second symbol of the symbol as a third group role,
The reel stop means includes
When the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means when the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the third prescribed insertion number,
When the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed, the first symbol combination is displayed. While the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, detection of a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is performed while the rotation of all of the plurality of reels is being performed. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the second symbols is displayed,
Further, when the third group combination is determined by the internal lottery means when the game medium counted by the insertion counting means is the third prescribed insertion number,
When the stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means while all of the plurality of reels are being rotated, the second symbol combination is displayed. While the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, detection of a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is performed while the rotation of all of the plurality of reels is being performed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the operation is performed, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed.