JP6165284B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called pachislot is known.

  In such a gaming machine, when a specific internal winning combination with a payout is determined and the stopping operation is performed within a range where the specific internal winning combination cannot be won, the order of the stopping operation is an appropriate order. There is known a gaming machine that increases the winning probability of a re-gamer in some cases, and that notifies the appropriate order by the effect execution means under a predetermined condition (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the player can change the winning probability of the re-gamer by the notification by the effect execution means.

JP 2007-312853 A

However, in such a gaming machine, even if the winning of a specific internal winning combination with a payout is abandoned, depending on the order of the stop operation, the winning probability of the re-gamer cannot be increased, and the player There was a risk of feeling frustrated. In addition, in order to notify the appropriate order, it is necessary to provide a new configuration called production execution means, and there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases. In addition, it was impossible to execute a variety of effects that the player can freely participate in.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with a high gaming interest that is rich in changes in production while respecting the player's degree of freedom in production .

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention,
A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A start operation means operable by the player;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding start of a unit game in response to an operation of the start operation means by a player;
Random number extraction means for independently extracting the first random number value and the second random number value from a predetermined random number range in response to the game start command signal;
When the first random number value and the second random number value are extracted by the random number extracting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a probability according to the current gaming state based on the first random number value;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the stop operation means being operated by a player;
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is changed by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Reel stop control means for stopping
Whether the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area coincides with the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means when the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means Winning determination means for determining whether or not,
Informing means for notifying the internal winning combination when an internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means;
Notification right granting means for granting the number of AT games as the right to be notified according to points,
The points are determined by lottery for each of a plurality of probability states including a high probability state and a low probability state indicating that the ease of acquiring the points is stochastically different during an advantageous gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. Point acquisition means for acquiring the points based on the point acquisition lottery information that defines information for
Whether or not to stop the rotation of the reel for a predetermined period by the start operation of the start operation means using only the second random number value without using the first random value during the advantageous gaming state, or A lock determination means for determining whether or not the stop operation of the stop operation means is invalidated for a predetermined period even when the reel rotates.
The rotation start of the reel is stopped for a predetermined period, or the stop is made on condition that the lock determination means determines that the start of rotation of the reel is stopped for a predetermined period, or determines that the stop operation is invalidated. Lock control means for invalidating the operation for a predetermined period, and
In the point acquisition lottery information, when the rotation start of the reel is stopped for a predetermined period by the lock control unit or the stop operation is invalidated, the point acquisition lottery information is independent of the plurality of probability states. It is stipulated that special points determined in advance as
The point acquisition means, based on the point acquisition lottery information, when the rotation start of the reel is stopped for a predetermined period by the lock control means, or when the stop operation is invalidated, it is not stopped or invalidated Earn the special points more than the points you can earn,
A high-probability state transition lottery means for performing a lottery on whether to transition to the high-probability state as the plurality of probability states;
The notification right granting unit may not give the number of AT games according to the points, and always gives the number of AT games when the special points are given.
As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state that ends on condition that the number of game value payouts reaches a predetermined payout end number,
The notification right granting unit may or may not grant the number of AT games according to the acquired points at the end of the advantageous gaming state,
The high probability state transition lottery means shifts to the high probability state when a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means a predetermined number of times.

(1) A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel are displayed. A symbol display means having a symbol display area (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R described later), a start operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) operable by the player, and a predetermined start condition are satisfied. When the start operation means is operated by the player in the situation, a start command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game, and the game start command signal In response to the symbol change means for starting the rotation of the reel to change the symbol displayed in the symbol display area (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later). A main CPU 31 (to be described later), a main control circuit 71 (to be described later), and an internal winning combination (for example, a role corresponding to a data pointer to be described later) from a plurality of roles with a predetermined probability in accordance with the game start command signal. Based on the internal lottery means to be determined (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, the symbol display is stopped. Reel stop control means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, main CPU 31, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the area, and the reel stop control means described above. When the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, a bonus (for example, a medal payout) according to the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area. A game machine provided with a privilege granting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later and a main control circuit 71 described later) for providing a re-game operation and a BB / SB operation, for determining the content of the effect The effect state switching means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a sub control circuit 72, described later) for switching a plurality of effect lottery states, and the content of the effect (for example, an effect group described later, an effect described later) based on the current effect lottery state. Production content determining means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later, sub-control circuit 72, described later) for determining the content, and effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) for performing the effect determined by the content-of-effect determining means. ), An effect operating means (for example, a MAX bet button 11 described later) that can be operated by the player, and a specific effect (for example, a MAX bet described later) by the effect executing means. When the effect operating means is operated in a situation where an effect of operating the tongue 11 and there is a continuous hitting revival to be described later, an effect control means (for example, an effect executing means for controlling the effect executing means to perform an effect corresponding to the operation) The specific gaming state is activated as a state allowing display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means determined by the sub CPU 81 described later and the sub control circuit 72 described later. A special game state actuating means, wherein the privilege granting means is advantageous over other game states when the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area is a symbol combination corresponding to the special role. A special game state that gives a special privilege is activated, and a plurality of the effect lottery states are reported in the specific game state operated by the specific game state operation means. Including a first special effect lottery state and a second special effect lottery state (for example, between bonus flags described later and a cancel bonus described later), which can determine a notification effect corresponding to the effect content to be known, In the specific gaming state, regardless of the specific effect, the effect lottery state can be switched from another effect lottery state to the first special effect lottery state, and the specific effect is being performed. And when the predetermined end condition is satisfied without operating the effect operating means in the specific gaming state (for example, on condition that the effect is canceled, in step SS511 of FIG. 76 described later) YES, step S639 in FIG. 85 described later), the effect lottery state is switched to the second special effect lottery state, and the notification game includes the specific game. The contents of the effect for notifying the state include a special notification effect that is more easily determined by the effect content determination means in the second special effect lottery state than in the first special effect lottery state. When the specific operation state is operated a predetermined number of times in a situation where a specific effect is being performed, the effect execution unit is controlled to perform an effect informing the specific game state, The effect state switching means is in the effect lottery state when the effect operation means satisfies a predetermined end condition without being operated the predetermined number of times in the situation where the specific effect is being performed in the specific game state. It said second switch to the special effect lottery state, further comprising a presentation means capable of performing the expected degree predetermined rendition of different types of the special game state, before The effect means, as the effect pattern, executes the predetermined effect after executing the first effect that allows the player to specify the type of the predetermined effect, and the player cannot specify the type of the predetermined effect. A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined effect may be executed after an effect is executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a high gaming interest that is rich in changes in production while respecting the player's degree of freedom in production .

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. It is a front view of a pachislot. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachislot. It is an exploded view of the front door of a pachislot. It is an exploded view of an operation button unit. It is the figure which turned on the color of the color similar to pink of a bet button. It is the figure which turned on the color of the same color as green of a bet button. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows a lock lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a priority order table and a priority order table. The figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. The figure which shows the 1st stop table and control change table at the time of 1st left. The figure which shows the 1st stop table and control change table at the time of 1st left. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows a stop table. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows a production lottery state classification correspondence table. The figure which shows an effect group selection table. The figure which shows an effect group selection table. The figure which shows the production content lottery table according to group. The figure which shows the production content lottery table according to group. The figure which shows the production content lottery table according to group. The figure which shows the production content determination table. The figure which shows the production content lottery table according to group. The figure which shows a high probability state transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the BB point acquisition lottery table. The figure which shows AT lottery table at the time of BB completion | finish. The figure which shows the next AT lottery table at the time of BB4 internal winning. The figure which shows the high lip middle use AT addition lottery table. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows a control change process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on which a sub CPU performs. The flowchart which shows a mother task. The flowchart which shows a drawing task. The flowchart which shows an animation control task. The flowchart which shows a lamp control task. The flowchart which shows a sound control task. The flowchart which shows a timer update process. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows lottery processing in BB1-3. The flowchart which shows lottery processing during RT4. The flowchart which shows lottery processing during RT5. The flowchart which shows lottery processing in general and RT1-3. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of SB internal winning. The flowchart which shows a special replay internal winning process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of BET command reception. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of stop command reception. The flowchart which shows a display command reception process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus end command reception. The timing chart which shows the relationship between lock time and WAIT time. The timing chart which shows the relationship between lock time and WAIT time. The figure which shows the lock scenario lottery table in another embodiment. The flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in another embodiment. The flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process in another embodiment. The flowchart which shows the lock lottery process at the time of BB action in another embodiment.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a player inserts a medal and the start lever 6 is operated, a random number 1 (random number value for internal lottery) and a random value 2 (locked) are selected from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Random number value) is extracted.

  An internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value 1 and determines an internal winning combination. That is, the random value 1 is used for internal lottery. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  The lock control means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value 2 to lock the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, the random value 2 is used for lock determination. The locking of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described later.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a stepping described later) The motors 49L, 49C, and 49R perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that they are not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time. Stop rotation.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) relates to the winning combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. Note that in the pachislot machine 1, no role other than the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is won, so whether or not it is related to winning is determined by the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. This is synonymous with determining whether or not the combination matches. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by the lamp 14, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used in the above-described series of flows. Various productions are performed.

  When the player operates the start lever 6, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value 1 and the random value 2 described above. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means such as the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number value 1 is the same, if the gaming state is different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the present embodiment, such a gaming state includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state, a BB1 gaming state, a BB2 gaming state, a BB3 gaming state, and a BB4 gaming state. (Hereinafter, RT1 to RT5 gaming states are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”, and BB1 to BB3 gaming states are collectively referred to as “BB gaming state”), RB gaming state and SB gaming state ( Note that the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are equivalent gaming states).

  In the general gaming state and the RT gaming state, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are different. That is, the probabilities that “replay” in which a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are determined as the internal winning combination are different. Specifically, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the highest in the RT3 gaming state, the next highest in the general gaming state, the next highest in the RT2 gaming state, the next highest in the RT1 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming. State is next highest and RT4 gaming state is lowest. The RT3 gaming state, the general gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “high lip state”, and the RT4 gaming state is referred to as “low lip state”.

  Also, the BB (RB) gaming state is a gaming state that is shifted by the operation of the bonus (BB), and a payout function to be described later is given to the player such as a medal payout as compared with other gaming states. Is a gaming state with a high probability of being determined as an internal winning combination.

  Note that the SB gaming state is a gaming state that is shifted by the operation of the SB, and this SB gaming state is also more likely to be determined as an internal winning combination than the general gaming state and the RT gaming state. High gaming state. The SB game state is a game state in which only one game is played.

  FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state provided in this way.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the gaming state other than the RT5 gaming state or the BB gaming state, when BB1 to BB4 (hereinafter, BB1 to BB4 are collectively referred to as “BB”) are determined as the internal winning combination, Enters the RT5 gaming state. Thereafter, when BB wins, the gaming state shifts from the RT5 gaming state to the BB gaming state. That is, the RT5 gaming state is a state where BB is carried over (between flags).

  When the BB gaming state ends, the gaming state transitions to the RT1 gaming state. When an SB (single bonus) is won in the RT1 gaming state, the SB gaming state is entered, and when the SB gaming state is finished, the RT4 gaming state is entered. In addition, when the bell spilling eyes (referring to any of the bell spilling eyes 1 to 3) are displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (low lip state). That is, when the SB is won or the bell spilled eyes are displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the state shifts to the low lip state.

  On the other hand, when the SB spilling (referring to any one of SB spilling 1 to 4) is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state (high lip state). In the present embodiment, the bell spilled eyes and the SB spilled eyes may be displayed at the same time for stop control. In this case, the SB spilled eyes have priority. That is, when the bell spilled eyes and the SB spilled eyes are displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the SB spilling eyes have priority and the gaming state shifts to the high lip state.

  Here, the bell spilled eye is a symbol that is displayed when the internal winning combination is a red bell (small pointer / replay data pointer “2”) and this red bell is missed (the red bell does not win a prize). Or a combination of symbols displayed when the internal symbol combination is a green bell (small pointer / replay data pointer “3”) and this green bell is missed (see FIG. 13 described later). The red bell or green bell (that is, the small pointer / replay data pointer “2” or “3”) determined as an internal winning combination alone is hereinafter referred to as a “single bell”, and duplicated as an internal winning combination. Below the determined red bell and green bell (that is, the small role / replay data pointer “4”), it is assumed to be “both bells”. A single bell may display a missed bell, but both bells will not display a missed bell (ie, if both bells, a green bell will be missed if a red bell is missed). Bell wins). Note that the red bell and the green bell are composed of symbols that do not exist within the range that can be drawn simultaneously on the winning determination line. That is, the red bell and the green bell cannot be aimed at the same time.

  Similarly, the SB spill-out means a combination of symbols displayed when the SB is missed when the internal winning combination is SB (bonus data pointer “5”) (see FIG. 13 described later). .

  As described above, in the RT1 gaming state, when the SB determined as the internal winning combination is missed, it can shift to the high lip state, while when the SB wins or when the single bell is missed, the low rip state Migrate to Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the SB is determined as the internal winning combination or when the single bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the player is notified (AT) to that effect. Thereby, the player can win or miss the SB or the single bell by his / her stop operation. Note that single-bell AT may or may not be performed depending on the gaming state. Hereinafter, this point will also be described by describing the RT gaming state and the general gaming state.

  First, the RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which AT is always performed when a single bell is determined as an internal winning combination. The RT1 gaming state is a gaming state that does not change depending on the number of games (infinite RT).

  Next, the RT2 gaming state is basically a gaming state in which an AT is performed when a single bell is determined as an internal winning combination and the value of an AT game number counter to be described later is 1 or more. It is. The RT2 gaming state is a gaming state that does not change depending on the number of games. The AT game number counter is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83, and this value is given an opportunity to be added in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state, or in the high lip state. This will be described with reference to FIG. Further, the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 for each unit game (1 game) in the RT2 gaming state.

  Next, the RT3 gaming state is a gaming state in which AT is always performed when a single bell is determined as an internal winning combination, and is a gaming state (finite RT) that shifts to a general gaming state when 20 games continue.

  Next, the RT4 gaming state is a gaming state (finite RT) that shifts to the general gaming state when 1200 games are continued. In the RT4 gaming state, single-bell AT is performed with a predetermined probability, but may be always performed or may not always be performed.

  Next, the general gaming state is a gaming state in which AT is always performed when a single bell is determined as an internal winning combination. The general gaming state is a gaming state that does not change depending on the number of games.

  The single bell AT has been described above. Next, the SB AT will be described. The SB AT is always performed regardless of the gaming state. When the SB wins, the SB gaming state shifts to the SB gaming state. The SB gaming state is a gaming state in which the payout combination is determined to be determined as an internal winning combination as compared to the general gaming state and the RT gaming state. The winning of has become an opportunity to shift to a low lip state. Therefore, when the SB AT is performed, the player chooses whether to give priority to the advantage per game or to discard it in consideration of the subsequent game.

  Referring to FIG. 2 again, when the SB spilling is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, when the SB spills in the RT2 gaming state, the SB spilling is displayed or the bell spilling is displayed. In this case, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (low lip state). In addition, when the red 7 replay or don replay wins in the RT2 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Here, red 7 replay is awarded when the left reel 3L is stopped at an appropriate position (symbol position “10”) when the small role / replay data pointer is “8” or “9”. To do. Further, the don replay is awarded when the left reel 3L is stopped at an appropriate position (symbol positions “19” to “2”) when the small role / replay data pointer is “9”. As described above, in this embodiment, when a red 7 replay or don't replay wins, the player shifts to an advantageous state. Note that a game when “8” or “9” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer in the RT2 gaming state is referred to as “a push challenge”.

  If this push challenge is successful (red 7 replay or don replay wins), the RT2 gaming state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. On the other hand, if the push challenge fails (when Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins), the gaming state is maintained in the RT2 gaming state. It should be noted that the RT3 gaming state that has shifted from the success of the push challenge shifts to the general gaming state after 20 games have elapsed.

  In the general gaming state, when “8” or “9” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, a push challenge is performed, and when this push challenge is successful, the game state shifts to the RT3 gaming state again. . In addition, when the SB spilling is displayed in the general gaming state, the state shifts to the RT2 gaming state, and when the SB wins or the bell spilling is displayed, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state.

  When the SB wins in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the general gaming state, or when a bell spill is displayed, the RT4 gaming state shifts to the RT4 gaming state. Transition to the state. If the game state is shifted to the general gaming state after 1200 games have elapsed, the single-bell AT is performed regardless of the value of the AT game number counter until BB is determined as an internal winning combination. .

<Reel rotation control>
Next, the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which is one of the features in the present embodiment, will be described. The most basic aspect of the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start rotating when a medal is inserted and the start lever 6 is operated.

  Another aspect of the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is locking the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As described above, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be locked by lottery based on the random number value 2, and this lock may be performed in a predetermined game in the BB1 gaming state to the BB3 gaming state. And when this lock is performed, it is comprised so that it can have high expectation about many values being added to the above-mentioned AT game number counter.

  As the last mode of the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, irregular rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S21 to step S29 in FIG. 49 described later) can be given. In this irregular rotation, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R usually start rotating at the same time. First, about 0.42 seconds after the rotation of the reels 3R and 3R, about 0.4 seconds of the rotation of the reels 3C and 3C. Later, the reel 3L starts to rotate (that is, starts rotating in the order of right, middle, and left). In addition, this irregular rotation is performed in the case of the above-mentioned push challenge. As will be described in detail later, in order to succeed in the push challenge (red 7 replay or don replay wins), it is necessary to press irregularly (first stop operation other than the left stop button 7L), and forward ( When the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L), the push challenge always fails. For this reason, in the case of a push-on challenge, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are irregularly rotated, and the player is prompted to make an irregular push. When the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are irregularly rotated, the stop operation is not accepted for at least about 1 second. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the player that it is necessary to perform irregular pushing.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachislo 1 in this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the front door 2 of the pachi-slot 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachi-slot 1 can be opened and closed with respect to a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front side F of the cabinet 1a (F side in FIG. 4). And a front panel 8 on the front side F of the front door 2. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  The front panel 8 is a decorative panel on which a design is applied in accordance with a game subject provided by the pachislot 1 and is detachably disposed from the front door 2. The front panel 8 is provided on the front side F of the liquid crystal display device 5 and is disposed on the upper side of the front door 2 (T side in FIG. 4) so as to cover the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The front panel 8 includes a panel main body 81 and a main display window 82 provided around the approximate center of the panel main body 81. The panel main body 81 is a main body portion of the front panel 8 and is provided with a lamp 14 and decorative ornaments. The main display window 82 has a region that occupies most of the panel main body 81, and is a window that exposes the liquid crystal display device 5 disposed on the rear side R of the front panel 8. That is, when the front panel 8 is disposed on the front side F of the liquid crystal display device 5, the range of the liquid crystal display device 5 that can be viewed from the main display window 82 when viewed from the front side F is the display screen 5a. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, the shape of the display screen 5a can be changed by changing the shape of the main display window 82 of the front panel 8.

  Further, the front side F of the front panel 8 is provided with a lamp 14 for decoration and production and other design decorative parts. The lamp 14 is provided so that the light of the lamp can be viewed from the F side of the front panel 8, and is used for effects and notifications during the game.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side F of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper T portion of the front door 2 by a mounting frame 52.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including a symbol display region 21L, 21C, 21R and an upper divided screen 5b, and is on the near side (in FIG. 4) superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front. (F side). The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the rear side R (the R side in FIG. 4). The structure which can permeate | transmit is provided.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, five such winning determination lines are provided. Specifically, a center line connecting the middle areas of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, a top line connecting the upper areas of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and the lower lines of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. A bottom line connecting the areas, a lower line of the symbol display area 21L, a middle line of the symbol display area 21C, a cross-down line connecting the upper areas of the symbol display area 21R, and a bottom line connecting the lower areas of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R , Five winning determination lines of cross-down lines connecting the upper part of the symbol display area 21L, the middle part of the symbol display area 21C, and the lower part of the symbol display area 21R are provided.

  The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 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 lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides the discharged medals to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

<Operation button unit>
Hereinafter, the operation button unit 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation button unit 200 includes a bet button 11 disposed so as to be able to be pressed downward (in the B direction in FIG. 3). The bet button 11 is provided on the left side (L direction in FIG. 3) of the front surface of the horizontal pedestal portion 17 provided below the display screen 5a (B direction in FIG. 3).

  The operation button unit 200 includes a bet button 11, a button main body 260, a spring 300, a light emitter unit 281, and a contact unit 290.

  The bet button 11 includes a button base portion 250 and a button cover portion 225 as a button cover for the bet button 11. The bet button 11 is configured to be operable by the player, and is accommodated so as to be slidable with respect to the button main body 260.

  The button cover part 225 is disposed on the upper side T of the button base part 250. The button cover portion 225 has a function as a button cover constituting the front surface of the bet button 11. The button cover part 225 includes a button cap 210, a character sheet 230, a half mirror 220 made of a semi-transmissive member, and a prism sheet 240.

  The button cap 210 is disposed on the uppermost side T of the operation button unit 200. The button cap 210 includes a short outer cylinder portion 212 and a planar button cap surface 211 that closes the upper side T of the short outer cylinder portion 212. The lower side B of the button cap 210 is open and formed in a short cylindrical shape. The short outer tube portion 212 is provided with a pair of cap projecting portions 214a and 214b that project outward. Cap engaging holes 213a and 213b are provided above the cap protrusions 214a and 214b (T direction) of the button cap 210, respectively.

  The half mirror 220 is disposed between the button cap 210 and the character sheet 230. The half mirror 220 is composed of a semi-transmissive member composed of a flat disk-shaped sheet. According to the present embodiment, the half mirror 220 is made of a film material that can transmit part of the irradiation light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  The character sheet 230 is disposed between the half mirror 220 and the prism sheet 240 on the lower side B of the button cap 210. The character sheet 230 is composed of a flat disk-like light-transmitting resin sheet. On the front surface (T direction) of the character sheet 230, a translucent character composed of different colors is drawn. According to the present embodiment, MAX characters 231 configured as green characters and CHANCE characters 232 formed as pink characters are drawn on the character sheet 230 by silk printing.

  The prism sheet 240 is disposed at the bottom of the button cover portion 225 on the back side of the character sheet 230. The prism sheet 240 is made of a flat disk-like light-transmitting resin sheet, and gives light emitted from the light emitter 284 to the surface in the direction of the character sheet 230. Therefore, by irradiating the prism sheet 240 with light from the light emitter 284, the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is made uniform and uniform, and the light quantity of the entire character sheet 230 is made uniform.

  The button base 250 is disposed on the upper side T of the button main body 260. The button base 250 is slidably accommodated with respect to the button main body 260.

  A spring 300 is provided between the button base 250 and the button body 260 so as to be repelled by a force that pushes the button base 250 downward B. The spring 300 is formed by a coil spring formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is arranged so that the button base 250 and the button main body 260 can repel each other. For this reason, the spring 300 repels against the force by which the player pushes the bet button 11 downward B.

  A light emitting unit 281 is disposed below the button main body 260. The light emitter unit 281 includes a light emitter 284 having an LED capable of irradiating a plurality of types of colors, and a light emitter unit substrate formed in a planar shape for fixing the light emitter 284. The illuminant 284 is based on a signal transmitted from the main CPU 31, such as blue, light blue, or green light that is similar to the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230, or similar to the pink CHANCE character 232. It is formed so that it can irradiate light such as red, pink or orange.

  The light emitter unit 281 is fixed to the button main body 260 by a screw 286. Further, a contact point unit 290 is disposed below the light emitter unit 281 B.

<Bet button>
Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, light having a color similar to the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 or a color similar to the pink CHANCE character 232 is emitted from the light emitter 284 of the bet button 11. The case will be described. The character sheet 230 is provided on the back surface of the button cover.

  With reference to FIG. 7, a case where red, pink, or orange light having the same color as the pink CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230 is irradiated from the light emitter 284 will be described.

  The light emitter 284 irradiates the back surface of the character sheet 230 with red, pink or orange light. A green MAX character 231 and a pink CHANCE character 232 are drawn on the character sheet 230 irradiated with red, pink or orange light from the light emitter 284. The color of light emitted from the illuminant 284 is red, pink or orange, which is similar to the color of the CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230. As a result, the red, pink or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284 is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface, so that characters from the front surface of the character sheet 230 are transmitted. The CHANCE character 232 of the same color as the red, pink or orange light drawn on the sheet 230 becomes invisible.

  On the other hand, the MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 is green, which is a color of a system different from the red, pink, or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284. Therefore, the MAX character 231 is not made invisible by red, pink, or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  Therefore, when red, pink or orange light is emitted from the light emitter 284, the CHANCE character 232 having the same color as the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is assimilated to the light color. Even if the player visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the CHANCE character 232 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the MAX character 231 having a color different from the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is not assimilated with the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the MAX character 231.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the case where the light-emitting body 284 irradiates the blue, light blue, or green light which is the same color as the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 is demonstrated.

  The light emitter 284 irradiates the back surface of the character sheet 230 with blue, light blue or green light. A green MAX character 231 and a pink CHANCE character 232 are drawn on the character sheet 230 irradiated with blue, light blue or green light from the light emitter 284. The color of light emitted from the light emitter 284 is blue, light blue, or green, which are similar to the color of the MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230. As a result, the blue, light blue, or green light emitted from the light emitter 284 is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface. The MAX character 231 of the same color as the green light drawn on the sheet 230 becomes invisible.

  On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230 is pink which is a color of a system different from the blue, light blue or green light emitted from the light emitter 284. Therefore, the CHANCE character 232 is not made invisible by blue, light blue, or green light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  Therefore, when blue, light blue, or green light is emitted from the light emitter 284, the MAX character 231 having the same color as the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is assimilated to the light color. Even if the player visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the MAX character 231 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 having a color different from that of the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is not assimilated into the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the CHANCE character 232.

  For this reason, by changing the color of the light emitted by the light emitter 284 to a color similar to the color of the character indicating an unnecessary function drawn on the character sheet 230, only the character indicating the necessary function is displayed on the character sheet 230. Can be displayed.

  From this, even if it is a case where the several function of a game machine is provided in one operation button unit, the character which a player can visually recognize can be changed. Therefore, the characters displayed on the operation button unit 200 can be changed according to the function of the gaming machine.

  Thereby, even if a plurality of functions are provided in one operation button unit 200, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the functions provided in the operation button unit 200. Therefore, for example, the operation button unit 200 used for production and the operation button unit 200 for determining the number of medals used for the game can be combined to reduce the cost and increase the space on the arrangement space. The restriction problem can be solved.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.9 and FIG.10, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 9 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 has a data table (see FIGS. 11 to 31 described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 48 to 65 described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 16 to 18 described later). ), Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 32 to 34 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
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.

(Switch etc.)
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 start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11AS detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 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 motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 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 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. 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 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 10 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  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 CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (see FIGS. 66 to 88 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. 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) , A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R Etc. are included.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables (see FIGS. 36 to 47 described later), a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, 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 are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 performs the lighting control of the bet button 11 according to the bet button lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
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 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out and replayed. Benefits such as game operation, RT operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a winning operation flag, and data indicating the number of payouts. The winning operation flag is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The winning operation flag is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when “red bell” is displayed along the winning determination line of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “00000010” is stored in the display combination storing area described later, and the red bell wins.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when the cherry, red bell, green bell, watermelon 1 or watermelon 2 wins, a medal is paid out. The combination in which these medals are paid out is referred to as “payout”.

  In addition, when Replay 1, Replay 2, Red 7 Replay or Don Replay wins, a replay operation (that is, a state in which a game can be started without inserting a medal) is performed. When BB wins, the operation of BB is performed, and when SB wins, the operation of SB is performed. Here, the combination in which the re-game is performed is referred to as “re-game combination”, the combination in which the SB operation is performed is referred to as “SB combination”, and the combination in which the BB operation is performed is referred to as “bonus combination”. When the SB is operated, the probability that the payout combination is won internally in the next game increases (see (7) in FIG. 18 described later). In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB1 to BB4 and SB are provided as bonus types. Note that while the operation of BB is being performed, the operation of RB is continuously performed.

  The operation of BB ends when medals are paid out to reach a specified number (in this embodiment, 337 for BB1 to BB3 and 133 for BB4). The RB is activated when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The operation ends when either of the operations ends. The operation of the SB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times (one time in the present embodiment) is played, or when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (one time in the present embodiment). .

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times that the bonus is ended is reached. More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 15, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIGS. 51 and 52 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred. If no digit is generated in any of the winning numbers, it is “lost” (the small character / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”).

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

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming state, and (2) of FIG. 17 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. 17 (3) shows an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, FIG. 17 (4) shows an RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 17 (5) shows an RT4 gaming state. An internal lottery table is shown. 18 (6) shows the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table, FIG. 18 (7) shows the SB gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 18 (8) shows the RB gaming state. An internal lottery table is shown.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

[Lock lottery table]
The lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The lock lottery table defines lock information and lottery values according to the winning number. The lock information is data defining whether or not to lock the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. If the winning number 1 is determined as a result of lottery based on the lock lottery table, the control for locking the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, specifically, the insertion of medals in the next game for a predetermined period (about 2. (86 seconds) Control not to accept is performed (see step S100 in FIG. 52 and step S5 in FIG. 48 described later).

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag (internal winning combination) according to the 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 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. The internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  (1) of FIG. 20 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 20 (2) shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Priority order table]
A priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described with reference to (1) of FIG.

  The priority order table defines a priority order for the number of sliding pieces for each number of sliding pieces for stop data. The number of stop pieces for stop data is data determined by a stop table described later. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces determined by the stop table is “0”, the number of slide pieces “1” corresponding to the priority order “5” of the stop data slide piece number “0” is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1” (see FIG. 60 described later). The reason why the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order “5” is determined first or not in this manner and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order “1” is determined most recently is the basic. This is because the priority order “1” is determined most preferentially as the number of sliding frames.

  By using such a priority order table as well as the stop table, it is possible to perform the pull-in control for the internal winning combination. Note that the “draw-in” was basically performed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning determination line. This means that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is stopped.

[Priority table]
With reference to (2) of FIG. 21, the priority table used when the main CPU 31 determines the priority pull-in order data will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. The priority table shows the highest priority for replay, the highest priority next to the priority corresponding to the replay for small roles (cherry, red bell, green bell, watermelon 1, watermelon 2), BB and SB. Has the lowest priority. The priority pull-in order data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, small role, and bonus corresponding to the pull-in priority.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
The reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop initial setting table defines stop table information corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the type of the stop button on which the first stop operation has been performed.

  Specifically, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (forward press), the stop control of the left reel 3L is performed based on the “first stop table at the left 1st” (described later). (See step S204 in FIG. 58). Then, the stop control of the reels 3C and 3R accompanying the second stop operation and the third stop operation is performed based on the stop table determined by the “left 1st time control change table” (FIG. 59 to be described later). Step S213).

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L (irregular pressing), stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed based on the “stop table except at the left 1st” (FIG. 58, step S205).

[First stop table at 1st left, control change table at 1st left]
With reference to FIG.23 and FIG.24, the 1st stop table at the time of the 1st left and the control change table at the time of the 1st left which are referred at the time of a forward push are demonstrated.

  FIG. 23 shows the first stop table A100 at the 1st left and the control change table B100 at the 1st left, which is referred to when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing in the case of a single bell or both bells. FIG. 24 shows the first stop table A400 at the 1st left and the control change table B400 at the 1st left, which is referred to when the stop operation is performed by forward pressing in the case of SB.

  The first stop table at the time of 1st left defines the information of the stop piece for stop data according to the symbol position (stop start position) where the stop operation is performed. The stop start position means that when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line, and the center Is the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center line. The first control change table at the 1st left defines the information of the stop table used for the second and third stops for each stop position.

[Stop table]
The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop table defines stop data information according to the stop start position. The stop data is information that defines the stop position, and the symbol position that is the stop data “1” is the stop position. The stop position is basically the symbol position of the symbol that stops at the middle stage of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The basic principle is that the position of the symbol that actually stops when the pull-in control is performed may be different.

  When the stop position is determined in this way, the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined based on the stop position and the stop start position. For example, referring to the left reel of the stop table C100 in FIG. 25, when the stop start position is “16”, the stop data is “0” and the symbol position “16” is not a stop position. Next, when the symbol position is incremented by 1 and the stop data of the symbol position “17” is referred to, the stop data of the symbol position “17” is “1”. Therefore, the symbol position “17” is the stop position. Then, from the stop start position “16” and the stop position “17”, the number of stop data slide pieces is determined to be “1”.

[Single and double bell stop control]
Here, stop control of the single bell and both bells will be described with reference to FIGS.

  If the internal winning combination is a single bell or both bells (small pointer / replay data pointers “2” to “4”), and the stop operation is performed by forward pressing, the first stop control is performed. Is performed based on the stop table A100. The second and third stop control is performed by the stop tables C100, C101, and C102 determined by the control change table B100.

  Specifically, referring to the control change table B100 in FIG. 23, when the stop position is “20”, “13”, “10”, “9”, “4”, the second and third stops are performed. The stop table used for C is C100. Therefore, in this case, the stop table A100 is used for the first stop, and C100 is used for the second and third stops.

  Similarly, when the stop position is “18”, “14”, “5”, “0”, the stop table used for the second and third stops is C101. Therefore, in this case, A100 is used for the first stop table, and C101 is used for the second and third stops.

  When the stop position is “11”, the stop table used for the second and third stops is C102. Therefore, in this case, A100 is used for the first stop table, and C102 is used for the second and third stops.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a single bell or both bells and the stop operation is performed by irregular pressing, control of the first, second, and third stops is performed by the stop table C100.

  Here, in this embodiment, when stop tables A100, C100, C101, and C102 are used, data is provided so that, in principle, any one of bell spilled eyes 1 to 3 is displayed. Specifically, when the stop table A100 is used for the first stop and C100 is used for the second and third stops, a bell drop-out is displayed along the bottom line. In addition, when A100 is used for the first stop table and C101 is used for the second and third stops, a bell drop-out is displayed along the cross-down line. In addition, when A100 is used for the first stop table and C102 is used for the second and third stops, a bell drop-out is displayed along the top line. When the stop table C100 is used for the control of the first, second, and third stops, the bell drop-out eyes are displayed along the bottom line.

  By the way, when a single bell is used, a red bell or a green bell that is won internally can be won. When both bells are used, a red bell or a green bell is always won. Even in such a case, a bell drop-out point is displayed on the stop table. In such a case, a red bell or a green bell is won by a priority pull-in control process (FIG. 60 described later). .

  This point will be described by taking as an example a case where the internal winning combination is a green bell and a stop operation is performed by pushing forward. For example, when the stop start position is “15”, “3” is determined as the number of stop pieces for the stop data according to the stop table A100. Here, referring to (1) priority order table in FIG. 21, when the stop data sliding piece number is “3”, the priority order “1” is the number of sliding pieces “3”. “2” is the number of sliding frames “4”, the priority order “3” is the number of sliding frames “2”, the priority order “4” is the number of sliding frames “1”, and the priority order “5” is slipping. The number of frames is “0”. Here, the symbol of the left reel 3L constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the green bell is “green bell” (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in order for the green bell to win, it is necessary to display the “green bell” symbol on the left reel 3L. Therefore, when the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” when the stop start position is “15” is considered, when the number of sliding symbols is “4”, the “green bell” symbol at the symbol position 20 is in the upper row. It will be displayed in the area. Therefore, in the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 60 described later), the number of sliding symbols is determined as “4”, and the “green bell” symbol is displayed in the upper area. In this case, the second and third stop control is performed by the stop table C100, and the green bell is won by performing the priority pull-in control also in the second and third stops.

  On the other hand, consider the case where the internal winning combination is a red bell, the stop operation is performed by pushing forward, and the stop start position is “15”. The symbol of the left reel 3L constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the red bell is “red bell”, and “red bell” is in the range from the stop start position “15” to the number of sliding pieces “0” to “4”. There is no symbol. Therefore, the priority “1” “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces, and as a result, the bell drop-out is displayed.

[SB stop control]
Next, SB stop control will be described with reference to FIGS. 22, 24, 30, and 31. The stop table for the stop control of the SB is basically defined to display the SB missed line as in the case of the stop control of the single bell and the both bells, and the stop operation is performed at a position where the SB can be won. In this case, the SB winning is realized by the priority attraction-in control process (FIG. 60 described later). When the symbol of the left reel 3L constituting the symbol combination corresponding to SB is “Midori Don-chan 1”, the symbol “SB” is displayed when the symbol “Midori Don-chan 1” can be displayed on the left reel 3L (design display area 21L). Won the prize.

[Red 7 replay / don replay stop control]
Next, stop control for red 7 replay and don replay will be described with reference to FIGS. 22, 28, and 29. As described above, when the red 7 replay or don't replay is determined as an internal winning combination, a “pointing challenge” is performed, and if it is possible to win the red 7 replay or don replay at this time, it is advantageous for the player. The state can be changed.

  In FIG. 22, the small stop / replay data pointers “8” and “9” omit the first stop table at the 1st left and the control change table at the 1st left, but the small pointer / replay data pointer “ In the case of “8” / “9” (a push challenge), red 7 replay or don't replay will not win if the stop operation is performed by forward pressing, and replay 1 or replay 2 will win. Therefore, in the following, stop control of red 7 replay and don replay when a stop operation is performed by irregular pressing will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 22, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “8”, if the stop operation is performed by irregular pressing, stop control is performed by the stop table C200, and the small role / replay data pointer is “9”. In some cases, when a stop operation is performed by irregular pressing, stop control is performed by the stop table C300. When stop control is performed by the stop table C200 and the stop table C300, a “replay” symbol is displayed in the middle of the inner reel 3C (symbol display region 21C) and the right reel 3R (symbol display region 21R). Stop. The symbol that stops at the middle stage of the left reel 3L (symbol display area 21L) differs between the stop table C200 and the stop table C300.

  Specifically, according to the stop table C200, when the stop start position is “10”, the “red 7” symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 3L (symbol display region 21L), and as a result, the center Red 7 replays win along the line. On the other hand, when the stop start position is other than “10”, the “Replay 1” symbol or the “Replay 2” symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 3L (the symbol display area 21L), and as a result, the center line Along with this, Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins.

  On the other hand, according to the stop table C300, when the stop start position is “10”, not only the red 7 replay wins along the center line as in the stop table C200, but also the stop start position is “19”. ”,“ 20 ”,“ 0 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”, the“ Midori Don 1 ”symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 3L (symbol display area 21L). Don Replay wins along the line. That is, the so-called bitter press is required for the red 7 replay winning, whereas the bitter press is not required for the don replay winning. On the other hand, when the stop start position is other than “10”, “19” to “2”, Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins along the center line.

  In this way, if the small role / replay data pointer is “8” when the “eye push challenge” is performed, the “eye” is set unless the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position becomes “10”. The “push challenge” is not successful. On the other hand, when the small role / replay data pointer is “9”, even if the stop start position is not “10”, “19.

  For this reason, when the “pointing challenge” is performed, the player determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is “8” or “9” (that is, Don Replay is also determined as an internal winning combination) I want to know. With respect to this point, in the present embodiment, the player is notified by stop control for the inner reel 3C. Specifically, the notification is made by the stop position when the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “0” for the inner reel 3C.

  With reference to the stop table C200 of FIG. 28, the case where the stop operation is performed on the inner reel 3C at the symbol position “0” will be described. For the middle reel of the stop table C200, the stop data for the symbol position “0” is “1”. Therefore, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces for stop data. Here, among the symbols constituting the symbol combinations corresponding to Replay 1, Replay 2, and Red 7 Replay (Don Replay), the symbol of the reel 3C in the symbol is “Replay 1”, and the symbol position “0”. When the actual stop is performed, the “Replay 1” symbol is not stopped on any of the reels 3C (the symbol display area 21C). Therefore, when the control for drawing the “Replay 1” symbol into the reel 3C (the symbol display area 21C) is performed, the “Replay 1” symbol exists at the symbol positions “2” and “4” (see FIG. 11).

  Here, referring to the priority order table of FIG. 21, when the number of sliding pieces for stop data is “0”, the priority order is the number of sliding pieces [0], “4”, “3”, “2”. , “1”. Then, when the number of sliding frames of priority 1 is “0”, the “Replay 1” symbol does not stop. Therefore, when the number of sliding pieces “4” of priority 2 is examined, the number of sliding pieces “4” is the symbol position “4”, and the “Replay 1” symbol exists. Therefore, in this case, the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “4” stops at the middle stage of the reel 3C (symbol display region 21C) by the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 60 described later).

  In the stop table C200, when the stop start position is “1” or “2”, the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “2” is the reel 3C (symbol display region 21C) as the stop table C200. Stop at the middle. When the stop start position is “19” or “20”, the stop position on the stop data is the symbol position “0”. However, as described above, the symbol position “0” has the “Replay 1” symbol. Cannot be stopped, the “Replay 1” symbol at symbol position “2” stops at the middle stage of the reel 3C (symbol display area 21C) by the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 60 described later).

  Next, referring to the stop table C300 of FIG. 29, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “0”, “1”, “2” for the inner reel 3C, the symbol “2” “ The “Replay 1” symbol stops in the middle of the reel 3C (symbol display area 21C). In the stop table C300, even when the stop start positions are “19” and “20”, the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “2” stops at the middle of the reel 3C (symbol display region 21C).

  As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not the don replay is determined as the internal winning combination by performing the stop operation at the symbol position “0” in the reel 3C in the middle when the “eye push challenge” is performed. I can understand. That is, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “0”, when the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “2” stops at the middle stage of the reel 3C (the symbol display area 21C) (in this case, The “Cherry” symbol on the top and the “Red Bell” symbol on the bottom stop), and it can be understood that Don Replay is determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, if the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “19” to “2” in the left reel 3L, the “eye push challenge” can be made successful. On the other hand, when the “Replay 1” symbol at symbol position “4” stops at the middle stage of the reel 3C (symbol display area 21C) (in this case, “red bell” symbol at the top and “cherry” at the bottom) You can see that Don Replay has not been determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, in the left reel 3L, the “eye-pressing challenge” cannot be successful unless the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “10”.

  Note that if the stop operation is performed at a position other than the symbol position “0” in the center reel 3C in the “promotion challenge”, it cannot be determined whether or not the don replay is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, for example, when the stop start position is “1”, the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “2” is stopped and the stop start position is “20” in the stop tables C200 and C300. In the stop tables C200 and C300, the “Replay 1” symbol at the symbol position “2” stops. In this case, the player performs a stop operation at the symbol positions “19” to “2” in the hope that the don't replay is determined as an internal winning combination, or performs a stop operation at the symbol position “10”. It will be.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area]
(1) to (3) in FIG. 32 are an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 3 in which data indicating a winning request flag is stored, and a display combination storing area in which data relating to a winning action flag is stored. 1 to display combination storage area 3 are shown. Moreover, (1) of FIG. 33 shows the display combination storing area 4 in which data relating to the bell spilled eyes and SB spilled eyes is stored. For example, when a cherry (small combination / replay data pointer “1”) is determined as an internal symbol combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the internal symbol combination storage area 1.

[Coverage storage area]
(2) in FIG. 32 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that the combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line, the data This is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the pointer.

[Game state flag storage area]
(2) and (3) in FIG. 33 show a gaming state flag storage area 1 and a gaming state flag storage area 2 in which data indicating gaming state flags are stored. In the contents columns shown in (2) and (3) of FIG. 33, the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit of the gaming state flag storage area are shown. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area 1 is “00000001”, it indicates that the BB1 gaming state flag is on.

[Design storage area]
(1) in FIG. 34 shows a symbol storage area in which symbol identifiers are stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

[Predicted storage area for display combination]
(2) of FIG. 34 shows the expected display combination storing area in which the priority pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storing area stores priority drawing rank data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storing area. The priority pull-in ranking data indicates that when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is along any of the winning determination lines. It is data indicating whether it is displayed.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Direction lottery status type]
First, with reference to FIG. 35, types of effect lottery states in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, “normal”, “between bonus flags”, “cancel bonus”, and “cancel fake” are provided as the effect lottery states. The effect lottery state may be provided in addition to this.

  “Normal” is the most basic production lottery state. “Between bonus flags” is an effect lottery state in a state where BB is determined as an internal winning combination (a state where BB is carried over). “Cancel bonus” is an effect lottery state in a state where BB is determined as an internal winning combination when the effect is canceled. “Cancel fake” is an effect lottery state in a state where BB is not determined as an internal winning combination when the effect is canceled.

  In the present embodiment, where there is an effect (revival effect, selection effect) executed by the player operating the MAX bet button 11, “cancellation of effect” means that the player in the effect is MAX. This is a case where the bet button 11 is not operated. In the event of operating the MAX bet button 11, blue, light blue, or green light is emitted from the light emitter 284 so that the CHANCE character 232 can be visually recognized (see FIG. 8).

[Direction group selection table]
The effect group selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. (1) in FIG. 36 is referred to when the effect lottery state is “normal”, (2) in FIG. 36 is referred to when the effect lottery state is “between bonus flags”, and (3) in FIG. Is referred to when the effect lottery state is “cancel bonus”, and (4) in FIG. 37 is referred to when the effect lottery state is “cancel fake”.

  The effect group selection table defines lottery value information for the effect group for each internal winning combination. A production group is information for roughly determining production contents.

  Considering the production lottery state, the “CANCEL BONUS” or “CANCEL FAKE”, which is the production lottery state after the cancellation of the production, is compared to the “normal” or “between bonus flag” cases. 1 “No production” is difficult to determine. That is, after the production is canceled, some production frequently occurs.

  Here, the production group 10 “Premier production” is a production group that may be determined only in a state where the BB is carried over, and after the production is canceled, the BB is carried over ( That is, in the “cancellation bonus”), this “premier effect” is likely to be performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, an effect is provided for operating the MAX bet button 11, and the player selects whether or not to operate the MAX bet button 11 in this effect. When the corresponding production is executed and, on the other hand, the operation is not performed, the state can be completely different from the case where the production lottery is operated. Therefore, it is possible to provide an amusing gaming machine rich in changes in production while respecting the degree of freedom of the player.

[Production contents lottery table]
The effect content lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect content lottery table is provided for each effect group, and prescribes lottery value information regarding the effect content for each internal winning combination.

  Here, referring to FIG. 38, when the production is canceled (“cancel bonus” or “cancel fake”), the production is not canceled (“normal” or “between bonus flags”). In comparison with), an effect with a high expectation for BB is performed. That is, effects such as “opportunity” and “super opportunity” are likely to be performed.

  Referring to FIG. 39, if the MAX bet button 11 is not operated during the effect of operating the MAX bet button 11, the effect is canceled. In the effect lottery state after the effect is canceled, the MAX bet button 11 is again displayed. There is no lottery for directing operations. Here, as the effect of operating the MAX bet button 11, in the present embodiment, an effect of “with repeated hits resurrection” in the “selected effect” of the effect group 9 and the “confrontation effect” of the effect group 8 is provided. In this regard, the “selected effect” of the effect group 9 is not selected in the effect lottery state after canceling the effect. Further, in the effect lottery state after the cancellation of the effect, the “confrontation effect” of the effect group 8 is selected, but “there is a continuous hit revival” is not selected in this “confrontation effect”. The player who has decided to cancel the performance does not perform the operation of operating the MAX bet button 11 again, and the player does not feel bothered.

  Note that “there is a continuous hit revival” is an effect of notifying whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination when the MAX bet button 11 is operated for the number of times determined by lottery within a predetermined time. (See step S617 in FIG. 84 described later). Then, when the next game is started by operating the start lever 6 without operating the MAX bet button 11 for the number of times determined before the predetermined time has elapsed (see step S513 in FIG. 76 described later), Canceled with resurrection.

  FIG. 40 is an effect content lottery table when the effect group is “9”. FIG. 41 is an effect content determination table for determining specific content about the effect content (pattern) determined by the effect content lottery table of FIG. Here, the selection effect means that when the start lever 6 is operated and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, the four titles shown in FIG. 41 are switched and displayed every predetermined time on the upper divided screen 5b. This refers to an effect of selecting one title displayed when the player operates the MAX bet button 11.

  Here, when the player does not operate the MAX bet button 11 and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the selection effect is canceled (see step S640 in FIG. 85 described later).

  When the player selects one title, the development of the development destination corresponding to this title is performed. Here, the development effects include various effects. For example, the MAX bet button 11 is operated, and an effect of notifying BB at the moment of selection may be performed (a big hit when BET is pressed!). When the start lever 6 is operated at the time of starting the next game in which the title is selected, an effect of informing BB may be performed (a big hit when the next game is on!).

  FIG. 42 is an effect content lottery table when the effect group is “10”. According to the effect content lottery table, in the premier effect 4, the “cancellation bonus” after canceling the effect is more likely to be lottered than “between bonus flags”. That is, the selection of the production group 10 “Premier production” itself differs depending on whether or not the production is canceled, and the lottery of the production content “Premier production 4” also differs depending on whether or not the production is canceled. As a result, it is possible to provide an entertaining gaming machine rich in changes in production.

[High probability state transition lottery table]
The high probability state transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect of notifying the type of the single bell for the value of the AT game number counter is performed, and the magnitude (ease of addition) of the value added to the AT game number counter varies depending on the state. It is said. Specifically, “high probability” and “low probability” are provided as such states (AT lottery state). The high probability state transition lottery table is a table used when performing lottery regarding the transition of this state.

  Here, the addition of the AT game number counter will be described. The AT game number counter is added after the end of the BB and in the high lip state. Of these, the addition of the AT game number counter after the end of the BB is performed according to the acquired points in the BB (the larger the acquired points, the more values are added to the AT game number counter). More “high probability” can be obtained than “low probability”. As a result, more values are added to the AT game number counter in the case of “high probability” than in the case of “low probability”.

  The high probability state transition lottery table defines lottery value information as to whether or not to shift to the high probability state for each internal winning combination. In the figure, “winning” means shifting to the high probability state, and “non-winning” means that shifting to the high probability state is not performed. When it is determined to shift to the high probability state, “51” is added to the AT lottery high probability state counter stored in the sub RAM 83. This AT lottery high probability state counter is decremented by 1 for each game (see FIG. 79 described later). Therefore, when it is determined to shift to the high probability state, the high probability state continues for 51 games.

[BB lottery table for BB points]
The BB point acquisition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. This BB point acquisition lottery table is referenced during 13 to 22 games in BB1 to BB3. The point acquisition lottery table during the BB defines lottery value information on the acquired points for each state (high probability or low probability). In addition, when it is determined to lock as a result of lottery based on the above-described lock lottery table (FIG. 19), the acquired point is “60” regardless of the state (high probability or low probability).

[AT lottery table at the end of BB]
Referring to FIG. 45, the BB end time AT lottery table will be described. The BB end AT lottery table is referred to at the end of BB, and is used for lottering a value to be added to the AT game number counter according to points acquired during 13 games to 22 games among BB1 to BB3. The BB end AT lottery table defines lottery value information for values to be added to the AT game number counter for each acquisition point. In addition, if it is locked even once in 13 to 22 games among BB1 to BB3, the earned point will be “60” or more. In this case, the largest number of AT games will be obtained. I can expect that.

[Next AT lottery table when BB4 internal wins]
With reference to FIG. 46, the next AT lottery table at the time of BB4 internal winning will be described. In the case of BB1 to BB3, the value of the AT game number counter is added, and the added AT game number counter value, and then the type of the single bell is notified. The type of single bell may be notified to BB regardless of the value of the AT game number counter (infinite AT). The BB4 internal winning next AT lottery table is used to determine whether or not to perform such infinite AT. When “winning” is determined, infinite AT is performed and “non-winning” is determined. If it does, infinite AT is not performed.

[High Rip Medium AT Rottery Table]
With reference to FIG. 47, the high-lip middle-use AT addition lottery table will be described. The high-rep middle AT extra lottery table is referred to when the watermelon 1 or the watermelon 2 is in the high-rip state, and defines lottery value information regarding the value to be added to the AT game number counter.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the data table provided in the sub ROM 82. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 48, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU31 is demonstrated. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (step S2). In this process, 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 determines whether or not the main lock control flag 1 is on (step S3). Here, the main lock control flag 1 is set to ON when it is determined that the lock is determined in the lock determination (see FIG. 19) in the 13 to 22 games among BB1 to BB3 (step S100 in FIG. 52 described later). . When the main lock control flag 1 is on, the main CPU 31 sets 2560 in the main lock control timer (step S4), and proceeds to the process of step S5. On the other hand, when the main lock control flag 1 is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5.

  In step S5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main lock control flag 1 is on (that is, whether or not the main lock control timer is 0). At this time, when the main lock control flag 1 is on, the main CPU 31 waits for the timer to expire, and when the main lock control flag 1 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S6. Note that the main lock control timer is consumed by an interrupt process (FIG. 65 described later) described later. However, when 2560 is set in the main lock control timer, the timer waits for about 2.86 seconds. Become.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S6). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 42S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random value 1 and the random value 2, stores the random value 1 in an internal lottery value storage area provided in the main RAM 33, and stores the random value 2 in the lock lottery random value storage area. (Step S7). The random value 1 and the random value 2 are extracted independently so as not to be regular. Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52 (step S8). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value 1, and the lock determination is performed by lottery based on the random number value 2. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S10). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. The start command also includes information on a BB game number counter that counts the number of games in BB1 to BB3.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main lock control flag 2 is on (step S11). The main lock control flag 2 is turned on when a red 7 replay or don replay is determined as an internal winning combination when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the SB gaming state in the general gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state. It is set (step S93 in FIG. 52 described later). That is, it is set to ON in a game in which a “eyeball challenge” is performed.

  If the main lock control flag 2 is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S21 in FIG. 49, whereas if the main lock control flag 2 is on, the main CPU 31 )-(895) is determined to be 0 or more (step S12). The waiting time timer is a timer for measuring a so-called wait time. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 digests the waiting time (step S13), and proceeds to the process of step S14. On the other hand, when the determination in step S12 is NO, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S14. In step S14, 895 (about 1 second) is set in the main lock control timer.

  Subsequently, in step S21 of FIG. 49, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the irregular rotation flag is on. Here, the irregular rotation flag is information for determining whether or not to perform irregular rotation performed at the time of the “eye push challenge”, and performs irregular rotation when turned on. When the irregular rotation flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets the left reel rotation start flag, the middle reel rotation start flag, and the right reel rotation start flag on, and sets the left reel rotation start timer to 752 (about 0. 82 seconds), 376 (about 0.42 seconds) is set in the middle reel rotation start timer, and 1 (about 0.001 seconds) is set in the right reel rotation start timer (step S22). On the other hand, if the irregular rotation flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S31.

  Here, the reel rotation start flag is information for determining whether or not rotation of the corresponding reel is permitted. When the reel rotation start flag is on, rotation of the corresponding reel is not permitted and is off. In certain cases, rotation of the corresponding reel is permitted. When the reel rotation start flag is on, the reel rotation start timer is set to 0 and updated to off. As a result, when the irregular start flag is on, the rotation starts from the right reel 3R, then the inner reel 3C starts rotating, and finally the left reel 3L starts rotating.

  When the reel rotation start flag is turned on and a predetermined value is set in the reel rotation start timer, the main CPU 31 sets the irregular rotation flag to off (step S23). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the right reel rotation start timer is 0 (step S24), and waits for the right reel rotation start timer to be consumed. When waiting for the right reel rotation start timer to be consumed, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the right reel 3R (step S25). When the rotation start of the reel is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled in the reel control process (step S311 in FIG. 65 described later) of the interrupt process described later, and the reel rotation starts. Is done.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 waits for the middle reel rotation start timer to be consumed (step S26), and after waiting for the middle reel rotation start timer to be consumed, requests the rotation start of the inner reel 3C (step S27). Next, the main CPU 31 waits for the left reel rotation start timer to expire (step S28), and after waiting for the left reel rotation start timer to expire, requests the rotation start of the left reel 3L (step S29).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main lock control flag 2 is on (step S30), and when it is on, waits for the main lock control timer to be consumed. On the other hand, if the main lock control flag 2 is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S32. In step S32, the stop button operation is not accepted while waiting for the main lock control timer to be consumed. That is, when an irregular rotation is performed, the corresponding reel does not stop even if the stop button is operated for about 1 second after the start lever 6 is operated.

  If the irregular rotation flag is not on (NO in step S21), the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S31). Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S32), and sets 3669 (about 4.1 seconds) to the waiting time timer. The stop button operation is not accepted until the reel rotates at a constant speed. That is, even if the stop button is operated before the reel reaches a constant speed, the corresponding reel does not stop.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S34). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S35). In this processing, the main CPU 31 performs display combination prediction, display combination determination, and medal payout number determination. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S36). The display command includes information such as a game state and a display combination. Here, the reel stop command and the display command associated with the third stop operation will be described. The reel stop command associated with the third stop operation is transmitted when the stop button of the third stop operation is pressed (operated), and the display command is transmitted when the stop state of the stop button of the third stop operation is released. Sent. That is, when the player presses the stop button as the third stop operation, a reel stop command accompanying the third stop operation is transmitted, and when the player stops the press (for example, when the finger is released from the stop button) ) Is sent a display command.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S35 (step S37). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S35 (step S38). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus game state flags (BB1 to BB4) are on (step S39). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S40). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S41. On the other hand, when the determination in step S39 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process in step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62, and then performs a process of step S42. In step S42, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied. When the condition for replaying is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets “3” to an automatic insertion counter described later. Store.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion number counter is 0 (step S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion number counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (step S52). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 42 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion number counter to the insertion number counter (step S53). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion number counter (step S54). Steps S53 and S54 are processes for replaying.

  After step S52 or step S54, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S55). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (step S56). 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 (step S57). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (step S58). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (step S59). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S60). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S57 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S61). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S after step S61, after step S60, or when it is determined that the passage of medals has not been detected in step S56 (step S62). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 adds a numerical value corresponding to the bet button 11 to the insertion number counter (step S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (step S64). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S56, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is ON ( Step S65).

  When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S56, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (step S66). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52, the internal lottery process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 15) and determines the internal lottery table (FIGS. 16 to 18) and the number of lotteries (step S71). In this process, the game state flag storage area ((2) and (3) in FIG. 33) is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the random number 1 stored in the internal lottery random value storage area and sets it as the internal winning combination determination random number (step S72). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (step S73).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S74). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S75). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S76). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (step S77).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S78). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S74. 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 the bonus data pointer. Is set to 0 (step S79).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S76 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 (step S80). After step S80 or step S79, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table ((1) in FIG. 20) and determines the internal winning combination (winning) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Request flag) is acquired (step S81).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area ((1) to (3) in FIG. 32) (step S82). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area ((4) in FIG. 32) is 0 (step S83). 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 ((2) in FIG. 20) and based on the bonus data pointer. An internal winning combination (winning request flag) is acquired (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (step S85).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S86). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT5 operating flag (step S86).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in step S86 after step S87, or the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in step S83. Is determined, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (step S88). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not bit 2 or 3 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 is ON (that is, whether red 7 replay and don replay are determined as the internal winning combination) (step S91). ). When the bit 2 or 3 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 is ON, the main CPU 31 determines that the bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area 2 is ON or only the bit 5 of the gaming state flag storage area 1 is ON. It is determined whether or not all the bits in the gaming state flag storage area are off (step S92). That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the SB gaming state in the general gaming state, or the general gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main lock control flag 2 is turned on, the irregular rotation flag is turned on (step S93), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

  When the determination at step S92 is NO or when the determination at step S91 is NO, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB game number counter is between 13 and 21 (step S94). When the BB game number counter is not between 13 and 21, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process, while when the BB game number counter is between 13 and 21, the lock lottery table (FIG. 19). ) And a lottery count 1 is set (step S95).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value 2 stored in the lock lottery random value storage area and sets it as the lock lottery random number value (step S96). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the lock lottery table, acquires a lottery value based on the lock number (step S97), and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value for lock lottery (step S98).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S99). The main CPU 31 terminates the internal lottery process when no digit is performed, and acquires the lock information when the digit is performed, and sets the main lock control flag 1 to ON ( Step S100), the internal lottery process is terminated.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 53, the reel stop initial setting process showing the procedure of the process for initializing the process related to the control in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 22) (step S111). For example, when the small stop / replay data pointer is “2” and the bonus data pointer is “0”, the main CPU 31 operates the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation. The stop table A100 is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in each symbol storage area (step S112). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter (step S113). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S114), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Indicator expected storage process]
Referring to FIG. 54, the expected display combination storing process in which main CPU 31 predicts a display combination in accordance with each symbol position data and obtains priority pull-in rank data determined based on the predicted display combination. Will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S121). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the leftmost reel among the rotating reels as a search target reel, and designates a predicted display combination storing area according to the search target reel (step S122).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S123). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 11), and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S124).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S125). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S126). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in order data acquired in step S126 in the expected display combination storing area (step S127). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S128). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S129). At this time, when the number of symbol checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S130. On the other hand, when the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S124.

  In step S130, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S131). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in all symbol storage areas (step S132). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” (step S133). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S122. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “3”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S134.

  In step S134, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores a symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S135). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S122.

  As described above, in the expected display combination storing process, the main CPU 31 basically has a combination of symbols constituted by symbols displayed when the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is predicted whether or not it is a combination of symbols or a combination of symbols related to which display combination.

[Indicator search process]
Referring to FIG. 55, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination etc. based on the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and shows the procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of each area. The display combination search process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and acquires the line data address 1 of the symbol storing area (step S141). Here, when the line data address 1 of the symbol storage area is acquired, the main CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the center line (see FIG. 34).

  In step S142, the main CPU 31 sets address 1 of the symbol combination table. When the address 1 of the symbol combination table is set, the main CPU 31 determines the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry shown in the symbol combination table representing the symbol code corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination, and the number of payouts. Can be referred to (see FIG. 12).

  In step S143, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the rotating identifier (step S144). At this time, if they match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S145. On the other hand, if they do not match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S150.

  In step S145, the main CPU 31 obtains a winning operation flag and storage area identification data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area identification data (step S146). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S147).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S148). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the main CPU 31 acquires the payout number, adds the value to the payout number counter (step S149), and then performs the process of step S150. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S150.

  In step S150, the main CPU 31 adds 1 (updates) the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the updated address is an end code (step S151). At this time, if the updated address is an end code, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S143. On the other hand, if the updated address is not an end code, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S152.

  In step S152, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line data address is “5”. At this time, if the line data address is “5”, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, if the line data address is not “5”, the main CPU 31 increments (updates) the line data address of the symbol storage area by 1 (step S153), and then performs the process of step S142.

  In this manner, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one winning determination line with the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, and then receives other winning combinations. A combination of symbols stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the determination line is compared with a combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R for each winning determination line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. It is.

[Priority acquisition order data acquisition processing]
With reference to FIG. 56, the priority attraction rank data acquisition processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel 3L (step S161). At this time, if the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 clears bit 0 (cherry) of the display combination storing area 1 (step S162), and performs the process of step S163. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S163.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calculates the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and calculates the logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step S163). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of step S163 is 0 (step S164). At this time, if it is 0, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S167. On the other hand, if it is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inoperative stop button counter is “1” (step S165). At this time, when the inoperative stop button counter is “1”, the main CPU 31 sets 0 (stop prohibition) as the priority pull-in rank data (step S177), and the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process Exit.

  On the other hand, if the inoperative stop button counter is not “1”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bit corresponding to cherry is on (step S166). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets 0 (stop prohibition) as the priority pull-in rank data (step S177), and ends the preferential pull-in rank data acquisition process. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S167.

  When the determination at step S164 is NO or when the determination at step S166 is NO, the main CPU 31 sets the priority table head address, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets the initial priority value. “1” is set (step S167). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S168).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and obtains pull-in data based on the current priority order (step S169). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the pull-in data (step S170). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S171). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S172), and then performs the process of step S173.

  In step S173, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left. For example, when the value set in the priority pull-in order data is “00000000” and the carry flag is on, in this process, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the preferential pull-in order data to “00000001”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority (step S174). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S175). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S176), and ends the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S169.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 57, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S181). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S181 again.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 determines an operation stop button based on the operated stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S183). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S184).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S185). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (step S186). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires the symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S187).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs control change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S188). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S189). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs a display combination anticipation storing process (FIG. 54) (step S190) and performs a process of step S181.

  Thus, in the pachi-slot 1, there is a possibility that it is determined when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating are stopped before the process for stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. A certain display combination is predicted, and information on the display combination predicted for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding display combination expected storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 58, the slip piece number determining process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of stop data slide pieces will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data based on the operation stop button (step S201). For example, when the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, “10000000” is set, and when the operation stop button is the middle stop button 7C, “00010000” is set and the operation stop button is In the case of the right stop button 7R, “00000010” is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S202). At this time, if the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the operating stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S203). At this time, when the operation stop button is the left stop button (that is, the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (forward push)), the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table at the time of the left 1st, The number of sliding pieces for stop data is acquired according to the symbol position (step S204), and the number of sliding pieces determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, or when the operating stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table except for the 1st left, and stops data according to the symbol position. The number of sliding pieces for use is acquired (step S205). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60, and ends the sliding piece number determination process.

  The control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L (step S211). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, while when this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step). S212). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, while when this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 refers to the control change table and selects the stop table according to the planned stop position. (Step S213), and the control change process is terminated.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 60, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects an address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button, and adds it based on the symbol counter (step S221). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S222).

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks, and sets it as the highest priority flag data (step S223). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table and sets 5 as the initial value of the priority order (step S224). Next, the main CPU 31 adds an address of the priority order table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S225).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order (step S226). Then, the main CPU 31 adds the obtained number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and obtains priority pull-in rank data (step S227).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in rank data is equal to or higher than the highest priority flag data (step S228). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the highest priority flag data, the number of sliding symbols is saved (step S229).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order (step S230). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the updated number of sliding symbols (step S232) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S226.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the bonus end check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S241). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (step S242). In this process, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the BB game number counter and sets the RT1 gaming state flag to ON (step S243). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S244), and performs the process of step S248.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S241 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (step S245). In this process, the possible game number counter is decremented by one, and if there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (step S246).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S248, whereas when determining that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is 0, the RB An end time process is performed (step S247). In this process, the RB gaming state flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared.

  In step S248, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is BB1 to BB3. At this time, if the game state is not BB1 to BB3, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while if the game state is BB1 to BB3, the main CPU 31 increments the BB game number counter by 1 ( In step S249), the bonus end check process ends.

  The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag or the RT4 gaming state flag is on (step S251). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, while when this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter (step S252).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (step S253). At this time, if the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 clears the game state storage area, that is, changes the game state to the general game state (step S254), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64, the bonus operation check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any BB (step S261). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (FIG. 14) and performs BB operation processing (step S262). In this process, the BB gaming state flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag (step S263), and then clears the carryover combination storage area (step S264). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the started BB is any one of BB1 to BB3 (step S265). At this time, if the started BB is any one of BB1 to BB3, the main CPU 31 sets the BB game number counter to 0 (step S266), and then performs the process of step S267.

  In step S 267, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72. When this process ends, the process of step S281 in FIG. 64 is performed.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S261 that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is red 7 replay or don replay (step S268). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S269, while when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S289 of FIG.

  In step S269, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state or an RT2 gaming state (step S270). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the RT3 gaming state flag to ON, sets 20 to the RT game number counter (step S271), and performs the process of step S281 in FIG. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S281 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is not red 7 replay or don't replay, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (step S272). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S273. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S289 of FIG.

  In step S273, the main CPU 31 performs processing during SB operation. In this process, the SB gaming state flag is turned on, and 1 is set in the possible gaming number counter and the possible winning number counter. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state (step S274). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the RT4 game state flag, sets the RT game number counter to 1200 (step S275), and performs the process of step S281 in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination in step S274 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S281 in FIG.

  In step S281 in FIG. 64, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a single spilled eye has been displayed. At this time, when the single spilled eye is not displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S284. On the other hand, when the single spilling is displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (step S282). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S289, while when YES, it sets the RT2 gaming state flag (step S283), and subsequently performs the process of step S289.

  In step S284, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a bell spilled eye has been displayed. At this time, if the bell spilled eyes are not displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S287. On the other hand, if the bell spill is displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state (step S285). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S289, while when it is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the RT4 gaming state flag and sets the RT game number counter to 1200 (step S286). The process of S289 is performed.

  In step S287, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 1 or replay 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S288), and performs the process of step S289. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S289.

  In step S289, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on. When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while when YES, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on (step S290). At this time, if the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the time of RB operation (sets the RB gaming state flag to on and sets predetermined values to the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter). (Step S291) Then, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 mSec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 mSec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (step S301). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S302). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not various switches are on (step S303). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S307, while when it is YES, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bet switch 11S is on (step S304). When the bet switch 11S is on, the main CPU 31 transmits a BET command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S305), and performs the process of step S307. On the other hand, if the bet switch 11S is not on, the main CPU 31 transmits a command corresponding to the on switch to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S306), and performs the process of step S307.

  In step S307, the main CPU 31 determines whether various timers such as a waiting time timer, a main lock control timer, and a reel rotation start timer are zero. If this determination is YES, the process of step S310 is performed, while if NO, various timers are decremented by 1 (step S308). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not various timers are 0 (step S309). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S311. On the other hand, when this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns off the flag related to the corresponding timer (step S310), and performs the process of step S311. In this process, for example, when the main lock control timer is 0, the main lock control flags 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the reel rotation start timer is 0, the corresponding reel rotation start flag is turned off. To do.

  In step S311, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process. In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the stepping motors 49L, 49C, The drive of 49R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (step S312). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S313). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
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 the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
With reference to FIG. 66, the operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S401), and proceeds to step S402. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S402, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S403. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 70. However, the lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel back lamps of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S403, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S404. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 71, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S404, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 67, but is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, the liquid crystal display device 5. The vertical sync signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

[Mother Task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a drawing task (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. The drawing task will be described later with reference to FIG. 68, but the sub CPU 81 performs frame switching and the like.

  In step S412, the main board communication task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S413. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 73. The main board communication task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 71 to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing in accordance with the received commands.

  In step S413, the animation control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S414. The animation control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 69, but the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the display state of the liquid crystal display device 131. In step S414, the next task of the same group is executed. That is, a drawing task and an animation control task, which are task groups for VSYNC interrupt synchronization, are executed.

[Drawing task]
The drawing task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing related data initialization processing (step S421), and proceeds to step S422. In this processing, message queue initialization, event message registration, scene playback initialization processing, and the like are performed. In step S422, the task in the next priority of the VSYNC interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the drawing task, that is, the animation control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S423. In step S422, the processes of steps S433 to S438 are performed in the animation control task.

  In step S423, the system waits for a VSYNC event, and proceeds to step S424. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes other tasks until the VSYNC message is acquired. In step S424, it is determined whether or not the VSYNC counter is 2 or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S425, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S422. In step S425, the VSYNC counter is set to 0, and the flow proceeds to step S422. In this embodiment, the VSYNC event is performed every 1000/60 ms. That is, 30 frames are switched per second. The number of frames to be switched per second can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of frames per second can be changed to 15 frames or 60 frames by changing the event time.

[Anime control task]
The animation control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an animation related data initialization process (step S431), and proceeds to step S432. In step S432, the task in the next priority of the task group for VSYNC interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the animation control task, that is, the drawing task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S433. In step S432, the processing of steps S423 to S425 is performed in the drawing task.

  In step S433, game information is extracted from the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S434. In step S434, game information is copied to the drawing data storage area, and the process proceeds to step S435. In step S435, the own WORK is created from the game information, and the process proceeds to step S436. In step S436, animation data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S437. In step S437, video sound data determination processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S438. In step S438, animation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S432.

[Ramp control task]
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S441), and proceeds to step S442. In step S442, a 2 ms event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S443. In this process, until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 ms, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of a power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of a door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S443, a timer update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S444. In step S444, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S445. In the embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S444, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S444, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 71 described later, the processes of steps S453 to S455 are performed.

  In step S445, the lamp data is extracted from the lamp storage area, and the process proceeds to step S446. In step S446, lamp data analysis processing is performed, and the flow advances to step S447. In step S447, a lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S442.

Sound control task
A sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S451), and proceeds to step S452. In step S452, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S453. In step S452, steps S445 to S447 of the lamp control task are performed.

  In step S453, the sound data is extracted from the sound storage area, and the process proceeds to step S454. In step S454, sound data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S455. In step S455, a sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S452.

[Timer update processing]
The timer update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous hitting reviving effect flag is on (step S461). Here, the repetitive striking and reviving effect flag is set to ON in the confrontation effect (the effect group “8”) when the effect content with resurrection is determined (step S663 in FIG. 85 described later, FIG. 77 in FIG. 77 described later). (See step S536). At this time, if the continuous hitting reviving effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the continuous hitting timer (step S462). The continuous hit timer is a timer for measuring the time during which the MAX bet button 11 can be repeatedly hit when the continuous hit return effect is performed, and 2500 is set when the continuous hit return effect flag is set to ON ( (See step S663 in FIG. 85 described later).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous hit timer is 0 (step S463). At this time, if the continuous hitting timer is 0, the sub CPU 81 turns off the continuous hitting restoration effect flag (step S464) and ends the timer update process. In addition to the case where the continuous hit timer becomes 0 (that is, 5000 ms elapses), the continuous hit revival effect flag is set when the start command is received (step S512 in FIG. 76 to be described later) and the MAX bet button 11 is set the specified number of times. It is also set to off when pressed (step S618 in FIG. 64 described later).

  The sub-CPU 81 determines whether or not the selection effect flag is on when the continuous hitting revival effect flag is not on or when the continuous hitting timer is not zero. Here, the selection effect flag is set to ON when it is the selection effect (effect group “9”) (see step S534 in FIG. 77 described later), and when a BET command is received (step S613 in FIG. 84 described later), Alternatively, it is set to OFF when a stop command for the third stop operation is received (step S639 in FIG. 85 described later).

  Next, when the selection effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 ends the timer update process, and when the selection effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the title switching timer (step S465). Note that the title switching timer is a timer used when switching the title shown in FIG. 41, and 500 is set in step S533 of FIG. 77 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the title switching timer is zero. At this time, if the title switching timer is not 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the timer update process, while if the title switching timer is 0, the sub CPU 81 changes to the next title of the current title (step S468). ). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets 500 in the title switching timer (step S469), and ends the timer update process.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 73, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S471). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (step S472).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S473). When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S471. On the other hand, when determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (step S474). Move on.

[Direction registration task]
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 (step S481). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S482). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (step S483). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a 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. 75 (step S484). In this process, the contents of the effect, the registration of the effect data, and the like are performed according to the type of the received command.

  Sub-CPU 81 registers animation data after step S484 or when it is determined in step S482 that there is no message (step S485). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (step S486). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers LED data (step S487). The registration of animation data, the registration of sound data, and the registration of LED data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process (see FIG. 75 described later). When this process ends, the process moves to step S481.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, 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 an initialization command (step S491). The initialization command is a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 when the setting is changed. If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive an initialization command, it performs initialization command reception processing (step S492). In this process, various flags and the like are cleared, but only SB counter is set to 30 as an initial value. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505. The information to be cleared can be arbitrarily set. For example, information such as a game state flag and a carryover combination may not be cleared.

  When determining that the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the start command is received (step S493). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIGS. 76 and 77 (step S494). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET command is received (step S495). When determining that the BET command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a BET command receiving process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S496). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  Next, when determining that the BET command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S497). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a reel stop command, it performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 85 (step S498). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S499). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a display command reception time, it performs a display command reception time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S500). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S501). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus start command reception time, it performs a bonus start command reception time processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S502). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S503). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, it performs the process of step S505. On the other hand, when it determines that it is at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 will be described later with reference to FIG. Processing at the time of reception is performed (step S504). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

  In step S505, effect data is set based on the received command, and the effect content determination process ends.

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, a flowchart of start command reception processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous hitting revival effect flag is on (step S511). If it is on, the sub CPU 81 turns off the continuous hitting revival flag (step S512) and cancels the effect lottery state. The state is set (step S513). That is, when the BB is carried over, the effect lottery state is set as a cancel bonus, and when the BB is not carried over, the effect lottery state is set as a cancel fake. In the present embodiment, the effect lottery state is not canceled when the continuous hit timer reaches 0, but the effect lottery state may also be canceled in this case. That is, in the process of step S464 of FIG. 74, the effect lottery state may be set to the canceled state even when the continuous hitting revival effect flag is turned off.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines a sub gaming state based on the main gaming state flag (step S514). In this process, a process for matching the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 71 with the gaming state managed by the sub-control circuit 72 is performed.

  Next, sub CPU81 discriminate | determines whether the production content is determined (step S515). At this time, if the effect content is determined, the process proceeds to step S531 of FIG. 77, and if the effect content is not determined, it is determined whether or not the BB4 gaming state is set (step S516). If the sub-CPU 81 is in the BB4 gaming state, the sub-CPU 81 sets an effect during BB4 (step S517), and then performs the process of step S525.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 is not in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state (step S518). At this time, if the game state is BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 performs lottery processing during BB1 to BB described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S519), and then performs processing of step S525. .

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB1 to BB3 gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the RT4 gaming state (step S520). At this time, in the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery process during RT4 described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S521), and then performs a process of step S525.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT4 gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the RT5 gaming state (step S522). At this time, in the RT5 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery process during RT5 described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S523), and then performs a process of step S525.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT5 gaming state, the sub-CPU 81 performs a general / RT1 to 3 gaming state effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S524), and then continues to step S525. Perform the process.

  In step S525, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production content has been determined. At this time, if the effect content is determined, the sub CPU81 performs the process of step S531 of FIG. 77. On the other hand, if the effect content is not determined, the sub CPU 81 responds to the effect lottery state. With reference to the effect group selection table, the effect group is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S526), and the process of step S531 in FIG. 77 is performed.

  In step S531, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined effect group is a selected effect. At this time, if the selected effect has been determined, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect content based on the group-specific effect content lottery table and displays the start title (step S532). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets 500 in the title switching timer (step S533), sets the selection effect flag to ON, and performs a BET lamp switching process (step S534). In this BET lamp switching process, a process of switching characters that can be visually recognized by the player is performed by controlling the light emitted from the light emitter 284. Specifically, blue, light blue, or green light is emitted from the light emitter 284, and control is performed so that the CHANCE character 232 can be visually recognized instead of the MAX character 231 (see FIG. 8). As a result, the player operates the effect that the MAX bet button 11 is operated. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the determined effect group is not the selected effect, the determined effect is a confrontation effect and there is a continuous strike revival (specifically, there is a fireworks confrontation revival revival or a fighting confrontation repetitive revival (FIG. 39). Reference))) is determined (step S535). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the continuous hitting revival reservation flag to ON (step S536), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 sets other effect data (step S537), and ends the start command reception process. In addition, when the continuous hitting revival effect reservation flag is set to ON, the continuous hitting revival effect is performed after all reels are stopped (see FIG. 85 described later).

[BB lottery processing in BB1-3]
With reference to FIG. 78, the lottery process in BB1 to BB3 will be described. As described above, when 14 to 22 games in the BB1 to BB3 game states are awarded with acquisition points, the lottery process during BB1 to 3 is a flowchart relating to the provision of the acquisition points.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB game number counter is any one of 13 to 21 (step S541). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect during BB (step S546), and ends the lottery process during BB1 to BB3. On the other hand, when this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the lock information and the AT lottery state, and lottery points are acquired based on the BB point acquisition lottery table (step S542). Note that the BB game number counter information and the lock information are included in the start command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 adds and stores the winning points earned in the storage area (BB point storage area (sub RAM 83)) (step S543), and draws effects according to the number of winning points won (step S543). S544). In this process, the type of fireworks to be launched is determined according to the acquired points. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets a winning effect (step S545), and ends the lottery process in BB1 to BB3.

[RT4 lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 79, the lottery process during RT4 will be described. In the RT4 lottery process, a process for updating the AT lottery state is performed.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery high probability state counter is 0 (step S551). If the AT lottery high probability state counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S553. If the AT lottery high probability state counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AT lottery high probability state counter. (Step S552), and the process of step S553 is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the internal winning combination and performs high probability state transition lottery based on the high probability game number lottery table (FIG. 43) (step S553). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the result of the high probability state transition lottery is a win (step S554). If it is a win, the sub CPU 81 adds 51 to the AT lottery high probability state counter (step S555). ), The process of step S556 is performed. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S556.

  In step S556, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB. If it is SB, the sub CPU 81 performs SB internal winning time processing described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S557). Then, the lottery process during RT4 is terminated. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is not SB, the sub CPU 81 ends the lottery process during RT4.

[RT5 lottery processing]
The lottery process during RT5 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, in the case of BB4, there is a possibility that infinite AT may be performed, so the lottery process during RT5 is a process of lottering whether or not to perform this infinite AT.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game has shifted to the RT5 gaming state (that is, whether or not the game is a BB formation game) (step S561). At this time, if it is not a BB formation game, the sub CPU 81 ends the lottery process during RT5, whereas if it is a BB formation game, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internally won BB is BB4. A determination is made (step S562). At this time, if the internally won BB is other than BB4, the sub CPU 81 ends the lottery process during RT5.

  If the internally won BB is BB4, the sub CPU 81 refers to the set value / AT lottery state and determines whether to perform the next AT (infinite AT) based on the next AT lottery table at the time of BB4 internal winning (FIG. 46). Whether or not is determined (step S563). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery has been won (step S564). If the lottery has been won, the next AT reservation flag is set to ON (step S565), and the lottery process during RT5 is terminated. If not winning, the lottery process during RT5 is terminated. The next AT reservation flag is information for setting the next AT flag to ON when BB4 starts. The next AT flag is information for determining whether or not to perform infinite AT.

[General / RT1-3 lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 81, the general / RT1-3 lottery processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery high probability state counter is 0 (step S571). When the AT lottery high probability state counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S573. When the AT lottery high probability state counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AT lottery high probability state counter. (Step S572), and the process of step S573 is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state and the gaming state in the previous game is the RT4 gaming state (that is, whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the general gaming state due to the ceiling function) (step). S573). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the next AT flag to ON (step S574), and then proceeds to step S575. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S575.

  In step S575, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the next time AT flag is ON. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S582, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S576. In step S576, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S582, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S577.

  In step S577, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is zero. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S580, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S578. In step S578, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 decrements the AT game number counter by 1 (step S579) and performs the process of step S580, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S580.

  In step S580, the sub CPU 81 refers to the internal winning combination (watermelon 1 or watermelon 2) and the set value, and performs an extra lottery on the number of AT games based on the high-reply AT extra lottery table (FIG. 47). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the added G number (the added game number) won to the AT game number counter (step S581).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB (step S582). At this time, if the internal winning combination is SB, the sub CPU 81 performs SB internal winning time processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S583), and ends the general / RT1-3 lottery processing To do. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not SB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the red winning replay is included in the internal winning combination (that is, the small combination / replay data pointer “8” or “9”). (Step S584).

  When the red winning 7 replay is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 performs a special replay internal winning process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 (step S585), and performs the general / RT1-3 lottery process. finish. On the other hand, if the red winning 7 replay is not included in the internal winning combination, the contents of the effect are lottered based on the internal winning combination (step S586), and the general / RT1-3 lottery processing is terminated.

[SB internal winning process]
With reference to FIG. 82, the SB internal winning process will be described. In the present embodiment, every time SB is determined as an internal winning combination 30 times, the AT lottery state is made highly probable. The SB internal winning time process is a process for updating the AT lottery state according to the number of SB wins.

  First, the sub CPU 81 decrements the SB counter by 1 (step S591). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SB counter is 0 (step S592). At this time, if the SB counter is 0, 51 is added to the AT lottery high probability state counter (step S593), and an initial value 30 is set to the SB counter (step S594).

  Next, after step S594 or when the determination in step S592 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the gaming state is any one of the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state (step S595). ). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets a blink effect (step S596), and ends the SB internal winning combination processing. On the other hand, when the determination in step S595 is NO, the SB internal winning combination processing is terminated. The blink effect is an effect for notifying that SB is determined as an internal winning combination, and blinking red (notification of “red 7” symbol constituting the combination of symbols of SB) on the liquid crystal display device 5. I do.

[Special Replay Internal Winning Process]
With reference to FIG. 83, the special replay internal winning process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (step S601). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets anomalous rotation effect (step S602), and ends the special replay internal winning time process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the special replay internal winning process. The anomalous rotation effect is an effect that is performed at the time of the challenge, and an effect of blinking around the right display window 21R is performed. Thereby, the player pays attention to the right reel 3R, and can grasp that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have started to rotate irregularly. Since the irregular rotation effect is an effect for allowing the player to recognize the irregular rotation, the surroundings of both the display window 21C and the right display window 21R may be blinked.

[Process when receiving BET command]
With reference to FIG. 84, the BET command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selection effect flag is on (step S611). At this time, if the selection effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect of the next game based on the selected pattern and the currently displayed title, or the effect of operating the MAX bet button 11 ( A big hit by pressing the BET!) Is set (step S612). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the selection effect flag to OFF (step S613), and ends the BET command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the selection effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous hitting resurgence effect flag is on (step S614). At this time, if the repeated hitting reviving effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the repeated hit count counter (step S615). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the repeated hit counter has reached the set value (step S616). Note that the setting for the value of the number of consecutive hits is performed when the third stop operation is performed (step S635 in FIG. 85 described later). At this time, if the value of the repeated hit counter does not reach the set value, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the BET command, while the repeated hit counter reaches the set value. In this case, the sub CPU 81 sets an effect based on whether or not BB is determined as the internal winning combination (step S617). For example, when BB is determined as the internal winning combination, an effect that wins the confrontation effect is set, and when BB is not determined, an effect that loses the confrontation effect is set. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the continuous strike revival effect flag to OFF (step S618), and ends the BET command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the continuous hitting rebirth effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus BGM changeable flag is on (step S619). Here, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to BB is displayed when the stop button is pressed (operated) as the third stop operation, and the pressed stop button is pressed. In a situation where the state remains unchanged (that is, a situation where the finger is not released from the stop button and the pressed state is not released), the BGM in the BB to be started thereafter can be changed. Specifically, the BGM can be changed by pressing (operating) the MAX bet button 11 without releasing the finger from the pressed stop button. The bonus BGM changeable flag is information for defining a period during which the BGM can be changed.

  When the pressed state of the stop button of the third stop operation is released, the display command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72. On the other hand, if the display command is not released, the display command is sent from the main control circuit 71. A display command is not transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. That is, the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are provided with operation detection means for detecting that the stop button has been pressed, and operation release detection means for detecting that the stop button has been released.

  Next, if the bonus BGM changeable flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 sequentially changes the bonus BGM scheduled BGM (step S620). For example, every time the MAX bet button 11 is pressed once, “normal BGM” → “special BGM” → “normal BGM”. The type and number of BGMs can be changed as appropriate. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 switches the BET lamp based on the bonus scheduled BGM (step S621), and ends the BET command reception process. In this process, for example, when the scheduled bonus BGM is “normal BGM”, light such as red, pink or orange is emitted from the light emitter 284 and the MAX character 231 is controlled to be visible (see FIG. 7). ), When the bonus scheduled BGM is “special BGM”, the light emitting body 284 emits blue, light blue or green light, and control is performed so that the CHANCE character 232, not the MAX character 231, can be seen (FIG. 8). As a result, the player can recognize the BGM in the BB from the characters displayed on the MAX bet button 11.

  On the other hand, if the bonus BGM changeable flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 sets other effects (step S622). Specifically, an effect such as a sound effect when a medal is inserted by pressing the MAX bet button 11 is set. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 ends the BET command reception process.

[Process when receiving stop command]
Referring to FIG. 85, the stop command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the received reel stop command is a reel stop command associated with the third stop operation (step S631). At this time, if the command is not a reel stop command associated with the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 performs a first / second stop command reception process (step S632), and ends the stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the received reel stop command is a reel stop command associated with the third stop operation, it is determined whether or not the consecutive hit reinstatement effect reservation flag is on (step S633). At this time, if the continuous hitting revival effect reservation flag is on, the sub CPU 81 turns on the continuous hitting revival effect flag and sets 2500 in the continuous hitting timer (step S634). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a continuous hit number counter lottery process (step S635). In this process, the number of times the MAX bet button 11 is repeatedly hit in the repeated hitting reviving effect is determined. If the MAX bet button 11 is repeatedly hit (operated) for this number of times, the determination in step S616 in FIG. 84 is YES. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the number of wins in the repeated hit counter and performs a BET lamp switching process (step S636). That is, the light irradiated from the light emitter 284 is controlled to control the CHANCE character 232 so as to be visible (see FIG. 8). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the repeated hitting rebirth effect reservation flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop event is any BB (step S637). Note that the stop event can be managed by the sub-control circuit 72 based on information included in the reel stop command. At this time, if the stop event is any BB, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus BGM changeable flag to ON (step S638), and ends the stop command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the stop appearance is not any BB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selection effect flag is ON (step S639). At this time, if the selection effect flag is not on, the process at the time of receiving the stop command is ended. On the other hand, if the selection effect flag is on, the selection effect flag is turned off (step S640) and the next game The effect lottery state is set to the canceled state (step S641). That is, when the BB is carried over, the effect lottery state is set as a cancel bonus, and when the BB is not carried over, the effect lottery state is set as a cancel fake. When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the stop command reception process.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 86, the display command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus BGM changeable flag is on (step S651). At this time, if the bonus BGM changeable flag is on, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus BGM based on the current bonus scheduled BGM (step S652), and then the bonus BGM changeable flag. Is set to OFF (step S653).

  The sub CPU 81 sets other effects after step S653 or NO in step S651, and ends the display command reception process.

[Process when bonus start command is received]
The bonus start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets the next AT flag to OFF (step S661). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the next AT reservation flag is on (step S662). If it is on, the sub CPU 81 sets the next AT flag on and sets the next AT reservation flag off. (Step S663). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets a bonus start effect (step S664), and ends the bonus start command reception process.

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
Referring to FIG. 88, the bonus end command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the end bonus is BB1 to BB3 (step S671). At this time, if the end bonus is any one of BB1 to BB3, the sub CPU 81 refers to the acquired points and set values in the BB, and determines the number of AT games based on the AT lottery table at the end of BB (FIG. 45). Is lottery (step S672). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the winning AT game number to the AT game number counter (step S673).

  The sub CPU 81 sets 51 to the AT lottery high probability state counter after step S673 or when NO in step S671 (step S674). That is, after the end of BB, the AT lottery state has a high probability. Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the BB point storage area (step S675), sets a bonus end effect (step S676), and ends the bonus end command reception process.

[Function and effect]
The configuration of the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. The operational effects obtained by using such a configuration will be described below.

[Diversity of RT migration]
When the BB is finished, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. In this RT1 gaming state, when the SB (see (7) in FIG. 18), which will increase the winning probability of the small role, is not won (SB missed eye is displayed) ), The RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state having a different replay winning probability. In the RT2 gaming state, when a red 7 replay or a don't replay can be won, the RT3 gaming state with the highest replay winning probability is entered. Here, in order for Red 7 Replay or Don Replay to win, it is necessary to perform stop operation by irregular pressing and stop operation at a specific position on the left reel 3L. Or, independent lottery is not performed for the stop control for winning the don replay. In other words, the stop table is determined according to the small role / replay data pointer, and an extra control load such as lottery of the stop table is not applied. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that has a variety of RT transitions while suppressing the control load and the data amount.

  If an SB is won in the RT1 gaming state, after one game of the SB gaming state in which the winning probability of the small role is increased, the RT4 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is lower than in the RT1 gaming state. Transition. Therefore, the player can select whether to play several games with a high probability of replay or to play a game with an advantage of one game.

  Here, in order to win the red 7 replay, a stop operation must be performed when the left reel 3L is at the symbol position “10” (bitter press is required). On the other hand, it is sufficient to perform a stop operation within the range of symbol positions “19” to “2” of the left reel 3L in order to win the Don Replay. The red 7 replay may win when the small role / replay data pointer is “8” or “9”, but the don replay wins only when the small role / replay data pointer is “9”. Sometimes. That is, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “8”, the red 7 replay wins, but the don replay does not win. On the other hand, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “9”, both the red 7 replay and the don replay may win. Therefore, a player who is good at the pushing operation can perform a stop operation so as to win the red 7 replay regardless of whether the data pointer is “8” or “9” for the small role / replay. On the other hand, a player who is not good at the eye-pushing operation performs a stop operation so as to win the Don Replay while hoping that the data pointer “9” is for the small role / replay. As a result, it is possible to improve the technical intervention with respect to the transition of RT, and it is possible to provide gaming machines having different gaming characteristics depending on the skill of the player.

[Anomalous rotation during the challenge]
Here, in order to win red 7 replay or don replay, it is necessary to perform stop operation by irregular pressing, but in the case of the small role / replay data pointer “8” “9”, the reels 3L, 3C , 3R is rotated irregularly. Specifically, the rotation starts from the right reel 3R, the rotation of the middle reel 3C starts about 0.42 seconds after the start of the rotation of the right reel 3R, and the rotation of the middle reel 3C starts about 0. The rotation of the left reel 3L is finally started after 4 seconds (FIGS. 48 and 49). In this case, the stop operation cannot be performed until all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate (about 1 second (lock time)). As a result, the notification of the order of the stop operation is performed using the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are most noticed by the player, and the player is prevented from performing the stop operation even during the notification. can do. Further, in this case, since the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by the main control circuit 71, it is not necessary to provide an extra control means for informing the stop operation sequence. Furthermore, even if the stop operation is performed by forward pressing, the replay 1 or the replay 2 wins, and a certain profit is given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively notify the player while reducing the control load, and that allows the player to play the game with peace of mind.

  Note that in the pachi-slot 1, there is an interval of about 4.1 seconds after the reel in the previous game rotates at a constant speed until the stop operation in the next game becomes possible (the reel rotates at a constant speed) (so-called WAIT). Here, some players may feel annoyed about locking the stop operation for a long period of time. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, it is intended to reduce the annoyance that the player feels while reliably informing the player of the order of the stop operation.

  Specifically, a case where the lock time (1 second) is within the remaining time of WAIT (YES in step S12 in FIG. 48) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, when the remaining time of the WAIT when the start lever 6 is operated is 1 second or more, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are irregularly rotated when the start lever 6 is operated. , The lock time will elapse within the remaining time of WAIT. In such a case, since there is a possibility that the stop operation will be performed within the WAIT time, the irregular rotation is performed after the WAIT time is consumed. That is, within the WAIT time, none of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts to rotate, and after the WAIT time is consumed, the rotation starts in the order of the right reel 3R, the inner reel 3C, and the left reel 3L. It will be.

  On the other hand, the case where the lock time exceeds the remaining time of WAIT will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, even if the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed from the time when the start lever 6 is operated, the lock time does not elapse within the WAIT time. Therefore, in such a case, according to the operation of the start lever 6, the rotation starts in the order of the right reel 3R, the middle reel 3C, and the left reel 3L. As a result, in such a case, the time during which the stop operation is locked can be consumed by the WAIT time, and the annoyance felt by the player can be reduced.

[Announcement of red 7 replay and don replay during challenge]
By the way, if the small role / replay data pointer is “8” at the time of the challenge, the don't replay will not win. Therefore, it is desirable that the player can grasp whether the data pointer for the small role / replay is “8” or “9”. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1, it is possible to discriminate when stopping control of the inner reel 3 </ b> C, that is, when stopping operation is performed at the symbol position “0” of the inner reel 3 </ b> C. Specifically, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “0” of the middle reel 3C, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “8”, the “replay” symbol at the symbol position “4” stops in the middle. However, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “9”, the “replay” symbol at symbol position “2” stops in the middle. As a result, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol position “0” of the inner reel 3C, the stop operation must be performed at the symbol position “10” on the left reel 3L, or the symbol position “19”. It is possible to determine whether the stop operation may be performed in the range of “2”. In this case, since the small pointer / replay data pointer can be discriminated by the reel stop control (stop position), there is no need to provide a separate notification means, and only the basic configuration in the gaming machine is used. The determination of the replay data pointer can be further realized.

  In the present embodiment, it is necessary to perform the stop operation at the symbol position “0” of the middle reel 3C for determining the small role / replay data pointer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is sufficient that the small role / replay data pointer can be discriminated when the stop operation is performed at a specific symbol position. For example, a predetermined range such as symbol positions “19” to “2” in the inner reel 3C is set. It may be a specific symbol position.

[Rock in BB]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, when the bell spilled eyes are displayed in the case of a single bell, the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is low. Therefore, in the pachislot 1, the number of AT games is given according to the earned points in the BB, and the type of single bell is notified for the number of AT games. With regard to this point, in the pachislot 1, it is determined whether or not to lock with a random number 2 different from the random number 1 for internal lottery during the BB. As a result, the number of AT games is increased. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, the number of AT games is given separately from the internal winning combination, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented gaming machine regarding the provision of the number of AT games.

[SB internal winning and AT lottery status]
Here, the earned points to be given differ depending not only on the lock but also on the AT lottery state. In other words, more points are awarded when the probability is high than when the probability is low. As a result, when the probability is high, more AT games are given than when the probability is low. In addition, when the SB wins, it shifts to the RT4 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is low. That is, it can be said that SB is a role that triggers the transition to the low lip state. Therefore, in the pachislot 1, every time SB is determined as an internal winning combination 30 times, the AT lottery state is shifted to a high probability. As a result, the state relating to the provision of the number of AT games changes depending on the count value of the SB that will shift to the low lip state, and a gaming machine that does not become monotonous regarding the continuation of the high lip state can be provided.

[Direction lottery state when canceling]
Further, in the pachislot 1, an effect of operating the MAX bet button 11 is performed. If the player does not operate the MAX bet button 11 in this effect, the effect lottery state is “cancel bonus” or “cancel fake”. Become. In this “cancellation bonus” or “cancellation fake”, the content of the effect is determined in a manner different from the other effect lottery states. Therefore, in the effect of operating the MAX bet button 11, whether the player executes this effect by operating the MAX bet button 11 or cancels the subsequent determination of the effect, Can be selected. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in gaming interest that respects the degree of freedom of the player and is not poor in production changes.

[BGM during bonus]
Also, in the pachislot 1, the player can select the BGM in the BB, but the BGM can be changed by operating the MAX bet button 11 while the player has pressed the stop button of the third stop operation. It becomes impossible when the stop button is released. Therefore, the player himself can determine the period during which the BGM can be changed, and the game time can be prevented from being unnecessarily extended. In addition, since the BGM is sequentially switched by operating the MAX bet button 11, even if the player has switched to an undesired BGM, it can be switched again to the BGM desired by the player.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether to lock between 14 games to 22 games in BB1 to BB3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as determining collectively the number of games which should be locked previously at the time of action | operation of BB1-BB3. This point will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 91 is a lock scenario lottery table. This lock scenario lottery table is referred to when the display combination is any one of BB1 to BB3. The lock scenario lottery table defines lottery value information for scenario data numbers. For example, when “1” is determined as the scenario number, the 14th game is locked, and when “2” is determined as the scenario number, the 14th and 22nd games are locked. When “3” is determined as the scenario number, the 14th game to the 22nd game are locked. Note that the lottery based on the scenario lottery table is performed using the random number value 2 which is a random number value for locking. And when it is the determined number of games, it is good also as locking by setting a main lock control flag to ON. Even in such a case, the number of AT games is given separately from the internal winning combination, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented gaming machine regarding the provision of the number of AT games.

  Specific processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 92 to 94. Referring to FIG. 92, FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a modification of the process performed after step S88 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 51). In FIG. 92, processes having the same contents as those in FIG. In FIG. 52, when the determination in step S91 or step S92 is NO, it is determined whether or not the BB game number counter is between 13 and 21, but in FIG. 92, is it a lock execution game? Whether or not is determined (step S93A). If the game is a lock execution game, the main lock control flag 1 is set to ON (step S100A). If the game is not a lock execution game, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 93, FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a modification of the bonus operation check process (FIG. 63). In FIG. 93, processes having the same contents as those in FIG. 63 are given the same step numbers. In FIG. 63, when the start game is BB1 to BB3, the BB game number counter is set to 0 next (step S266), but in FIG. 93, the start game is BB1 to BB3. After the BB operation lock lottery process is performed (step S265A), the BB game number counter is set to 0 (step S266).

  This BB operation lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 obtains the random number value 2 stored in the lock lottery random value storage area and sets it as the lock lottery random value (step S701). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs lottery based on the lock scenario lottery table (FIG. 91) (step S702), and determines whether or not the lottery is a win (step S703). When the lottery is not won, the lock lottery process at the time of BB operation is ended, while when the lottery is won, the lock execution game is set based on the won scenario data number (step S704). ), BB operation lock lottery processing is terminated. By doing in this way, the number of games which should be locked beforehand at the time of operation of BB1-BB3 can be determined collectively.

  In FIG. 91, the lottery value information for the scenario data number may be different depending on the set value and the type of BB. Also, the number of lock execution games may be other than the number of games shown. Further, when there are a plurality of lock execution games, the acquired points will exceed “120”. In this case, it is desirable to define lottery value information corresponding to the number of acquired AT games for the acquired points “˜120” and “˜180” in the BB end AT lottery table (FIG. 45).

  Also, in this embodiment, the RT2 gaming state has a higher replay winning probability than the RT1 gaming state, but the RT1 gaming state has a higher replay winning probability than the RT2 gaming state. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to increase the necessity of selecting whether or not to win SB in the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the small pointer / replay data pointers “8” and “9” are discriminated by the middle reel 3C, the stop operation can be performed by the bita push. It may be difficult to determine whether or not. Therefore, when the bite can be pushed with the inner reel 3C, the fact that the bitter push has been made may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state in which the RT3 gaming state continues is 20 games regardless of red 7 replay or don't replay, but is not limited to this. That is, the number of games in which the RT3 gaming state continues may be different depending on whether the red 7 replay is won or the don replay is won. In this case, the case where the red 7 replay wins may be made longer than the case where the don replay wins, and conversely, it may be made shorter.

  In the present embodiment, the relationship between the WAIT time and the lock time has been described as shown in FIGS. 89 and 90. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the remaining time of the WAIT always remains after the start lever 6 is operated. It is also possible to start rotation after digestion and then lock. In addition, immediately after the start lever 6 is operated, the reels 3R, 3C, and 3L start to rotate in the order, and then wait for the remaining WAIT time and the lock time until the stop operation is accepted. It is good as well. Other aspects other than these may also be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “8” or “9”, the replay 1 or the replay 2 always wins when the stop operation is performed by pressing the forward key. However, the red 7 replay or don replay may be awarded depending on the stop start position even when the stop operation is performed by pressing forward.

  In this embodiment, in the irregular rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the rotation is started in the order of the right reel 3R, the inner reel 3C, and the left reel 3L. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the rotation may be started from the middle reel 3C, or the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3L may be started simultaneously, and then the left reel 3L may be rotated. That is, the rotation may be started from a reel other than the left reel 3L.

  In the present embodiment, the determination based on the random number 2 that is the lock random number is performed only at the time of the specific game during the bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the determination may always be performed during the bonus, and further, the determination may be performed in a gaming state other than during the bonus.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines in addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that artificially executes the above-described operation on the gaming machine 1 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.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A start operation means operable by the player;
Start instruction means for outputting a game start instruction signal for instructing start of a unit game when the start operation means is operated by a player in a situation where a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
In response to the game start command signal, by starting rotation of the reel, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area;
In accordance with the game start command signal, an internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability;
Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reels based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege according to a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control unit,
Production state switching means for switching a plurality of production lottery states for determining the content of the production,
Production content determining means for determining the content of the production based on the current production lottery state;
Effect execution means for performing the effect determined by the effect content determination means;
Production operation means that can be operated by the player,
When the production operation means is operated in a situation where a specific production is performed by the production execution means, the production control means for controlling the production execution means so as to perform the production according to the operation,
Specific game state actuating means for actuating a specific game state as a state allowing display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means,
The privilege granting means activates a special gaming state that gives a privilege advantageous compared to other gaming states when the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area is a symbol combination corresponding to the special role. ,
The plurality of effect lottery states include a first special effect lottery state and a first effect lottery state that can determine a notification effect corresponding to the effect contents to notify that in the specific game state operated by the specific game state operating means. Including 2 special production lottery states,
The effect state switching means can switch the effect lottery state from another effect lottery state to the first special effect lottery state in the specific game state regardless of the specific effect, and the specific effect is In the situation being performed and when the predetermined end condition is satisfied without operating the production operation means in the specific gaming state, the production lottery state is switched to the second special production lottery state,
The notification effect includes a special notification effect that is more easily determined by the effect content determination means in the second special effect lottery state than the first special effect lottery state as the effect content for notifying the specific gaming state. And
In the situation where the specific effect is being performed, the effect control unit is configured to perform an effect of notifying the specific game state when the effect operation unit is operated a predetermined number of times when the specific operation state is operated. Control the production execution means,
The effect state switching means is in the effect lottery state when the effect operation means satisfies a predetermined end condition without being operated the predetermined number of times in the situation where the specific effect is being performed in the specific game state. To the second special effect lottery state,
Providing means capable of executing a plurality of types of predetermined effects with different degrees of expectation for the special gaming state,
In the case where the effect means executes the predetermined effect after executing the first effect that allows the player to specify the type of the predetermined effect as the effect pattern, and the case where the player cannot specify the type of the predetermined effect. A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined effect may be executed after two effects are executed.

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