JP6732861B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot.

Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on their respective surfaces, game medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "medals, etc.") are inserted, and it is detected that the start lever is operated by the player, A start switch for requesting 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 a request for 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 that is based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. The reel control unit for controlling the operation of each reel and rotating and stopping each reel is provided, and when it is detected that the start lever is operated, lottery is performed based on a random number value, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, A gaming machine called a pachi-slot is known, which stops the rotation of the reels based on the "internal winning combination") and the timing at which the operation of the stop button is detected.

As such a gaming machine, a high-probability re-gaming state (RT gaming state) with a high probability of internally winning a replay that can play a game without inserting medals or the like is started after the bonus state ends. There is a known gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-204875, A

In such a gaming machine, it is required to make it difficult to determine the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed until all reels stop.

An object of the present invention is to make it difficult to determine a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed.

The present invention provides the following gaming machine.
(I) A plurality of symbol display means capable of performing variable display and stop display of symbols,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a predetermined start trigger,
A plurality of stop operation means capable of accepting a stop operation by a player,
Based on the winning combination and the stop operation determined by the winning combination determination means, stop control means for stopping and displaying the symbols that are being variably displayed in the symbol display means,
As a combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, a plurality of first predetermined symbol combinations advantageous to the player are provided, and a second disadvantageous to the player as compared with the first predetermined symbol combination. There are multiple types of predetermined symbol combinations,
As the first predetermined symbol combination, a first predetermined symbol combination A, a first predetermined symbol combination B and a first predetermined symbol combination C are provided,
As the second predetermined symbol combination, a second predetermined symbol combination A and a second predetermined symbol combination B are provided,
The first predetermined symbol combination A and the second predetermined symbol combination A have different symbols in the first predetermined symbol display means among the plurality of symbol display means, but other than the first predetermined symbol display means. The symbols in the symbol display means are common,
The first predetermined symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B are different in the symbols in the second predetermined symbol display means different from the first predetermined symbol display means among the plurality of symbol display means. On the other hand, the symbols in the symbol display means other than the second predetermined symbol display means are common,
The first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A are different from the first predetermined symbol display unit and the second predetermined symbol display unit among the plurality of symbol display units, which are different from each other. While the symbols in the predetermined symbol display means are different, some of the symbols in the symbol display means other than the third predetermined symbol display means are common,
The stop control means,
A predetermined winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a stop operation is performed on the plurality of stop operating means in a predetermined order such that the stop operation on the first predetermined symbol display means is finally performed. When it is, it is possible to perform stop control so that the first predetermined symbol combination A is stopped and displayed,
When the stop operation for the plurality of stop operation means is performed in an order different from the predetermined order, and the stop operation for the second predetermined symbol display means is finally performed, the second predetermined symbol display After the symbols common to the first predetermined symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means other than the means, the first predetermined symbol is displayed on the second predetermined symbol display means. It is possible to perform stop control so that different symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B,
A specific winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a stopping operation is performed on the plurality of stopping operating means in a specific order such that the stopping operation on the third predetermined symbol display means is performed last. In the case, when a symbol common to the first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means other than the third predetermined symbol display means, the third symbol is displayed. It is possible to perform stop control so that different symbols are stopped and displayed in the predetermined symbol display means in the first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(II) The gaming machine of (I) above,
A game value giving means for giving a game value of a number determined based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the stop control means,
The game value adding means,
When the first predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, more game value can be given than when the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit. Is possible,
It is characterized by
(III) The gaming machine of (II) above,
A plurality of winning lines are set in the plurality of symbol display means,
The stop control means,
It is possible to perform stop control so that the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed along each of the two or more pay lines.
The game value adding means,
When the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed along each of the two or more winning lines, the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in a number corresponding to the second predetermined symbol combination. It is possible to give the number of game values obtained by multiplying the number of lines,
It is characterized by
(IV) The gaming machine according to any one of (I) to (III) above,
A game state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state,
The role determining means,
In the second gaming state, with a higher probability than in the first gaming state, it is possible to determine the specific winning combination that triggers the operation of the re-playing as a winning combination,
The game state control means,
In the second gaming state, when the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the first gaming state.
It is characterized by

(1) A symbol display means having a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on their respective peripheral surfaces and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel (for example, Main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later), and based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the reels are rotated so that they are displayed in the symbol display area. An internal lottery means (for example, a main CPU 31 which will be described later) that changes the symbol that is used, and an internal lottery means that determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. A main CPU 31) described below, a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and for accepting a stop operation of the player, and Stop command means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that outputs a stop command signal that commands the stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the operation of the stop operation means, In response to the output of the stop command signal, based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, by stopping the rotation of the reel, the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area When the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the change of the symbol by the reel stop control means, the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area is the internal lottery means. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) for determining whether or not the combination of the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by and the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bonus combination by the winning determination means match. Bonus starting means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that starts the operation of the bonus state on condition that the determination is made, and operation of the bonus state is ended on condition that a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and Probability changing means for changing the probability that the bonus ending means (for example, main CPU 31 described later) for starting the operation of the bonus state and the internal lottery means determine the specific winning combination (for example, replays 1-8 described later) as the internal winning combination. Means (for example, RT game state flag described later, main CPU 31 described later) and a condition that a predetermined winning combination (for example, RB1, 2 described below) is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means in the bonus state. Was determined to And a notification unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) for notifying the predetermined winning combination, wherein the probability changing unit determines the predetermined winning combination as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery unit in the bonus state. Under the condition, the probability is changed to the first probability (for example, the high RT described later is turned on, and the high RT game state flag described later is turned on), and the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning determination means in the bonus state. The probability is changed to a second probability which is a probability lower than the first probability on condition that it is recognized as matching the combination of symbols corresponding to (for example, transition to a general game state described later, A high-RT gaming state flag is turned off), and the bonus ending means maintains the probability in the bonus state in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends.

According to this gaming machine, when the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus state, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is increased. In this case, when a predetermined internal winning combination wins, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is changed to a low value. Then, such a change in the winning probability of the specific winning combination in the bonus state is maintained even in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends.

This makes it possible to change the winning probability of the specific winning combination in the non-bonus state after the end of the bonus state, depending on whether or not the predetermined winning combination internally won is won in the bonus state. In this case, since the predetermined winning combination internally won during the bonus state is notified by the notification means, the occurrence of a state in which the winning probability of the specific winning combination after the bonus state is high is determined based on the operation of the player in the bonus state. can do. As a result, the game does not become monotonous during the bonus state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1), as the specific combination, a first specific combination (for example, replays 1 to 6 described below) and a second specific combination (for example, replays 7 and 8 described below). And the probability changing means determines that the winning determination means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the second specific winning combination matches, the internal lottery means sets the first specific winning combination as an internal winning combination. Change the probability of determining as the first probability, and change the probability of determining the second specific winning combination as an internal winning combination to 0 (for example, shift to a high RT described later, a high RT gaming state flag described later). Is turned on), and the probability that the internal lottery means determines the second specific winning combination as an internal winning combination, provided that it is determined by the winning determination means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus winning combination matches. Change to a third probability lower than 1 probability (for example, move to a later-described higher-lip-plot-lottery RT and turn on a later-described higher-lip-plot-lottery-RT game state flag), and in the bonus state, a predetermined combination is given by the internal lottery means. Is determined as an internal winning combination, the internal lottery means changes the probability of determining the first specific winning combination as an internal winning combination to the first probability, and the second specific winning combination as an internal winning combination. The probability determined as is changed to 0 (for example, transition to a high RT described later and a high RT game state flag described later is turned on), and in the bonus state, the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination by the winning determination means. The probability that the internal lottery means determines the first specific winning combination as an internal winning combination is changed to the second probability, and the second specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, provided that the combination is determined to match. The probability to be determined is changed to 0 (for example, a general game state described later is turned on and a high RT game state flag described later is turned off), and the non-bonus state after the bonus state is finished by the bonus ending means. In the game machine, the probability is maintained during the bonus state.

With such a configuration, when the bonus state is started, there is a possibility that the second specific winning combination that triggers a high probability of determining the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Can be Then, this state is maintained until the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends. As a result, even if the bonus state ends without the predetermined combination being determined as an internal winning combination, the second specific combination can be determined as an internal winning combination in the non-bonus state after the end. In the non-bonus state, the winning probability of the specific combination can be made high. Therefore, it is possible to shift the winning probability of the specific winning combination to a high state even under conditions other than the player's stop operation, so that the winning probability of the specific winning combination of the player is irrespective of the internal winning/non-winning of the predetermined winning combination. Can give you an opportunity to transition to a higher state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed.

The figure which shows a function flow. The figure which shows the transition transition of a game state. The figure which shows the transition transition of ART which notifies 6 selections. The figure which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine. The figure which shows the reel arrangement of a main reel. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows the table at the time of bonus 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 an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a stop initialization table. The figure which shows a pull-in priority table selection table. The figure which shows a pull-in priority table selection table. The figure which shows a pull-in priority table. The figure which shows the stop table for 1st stop at the time of forward pushing. The figure which shows a control change table at the time of forward pushing. The figure which shows the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pushing. The figure which shows the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pushing. The figure which shows the stop table at the time of irregular pushing. The figure which shows a priority order table. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing various areas of a RAM. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing various areas of a RAM. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing various areas of a RAM. The figure which shows the structure of a sub-control circuit. The figure which shows a symbol combination table (sub). The figure which shows a high probability state lottery table. The figure which shows the ART state lottery table for first time hits. The figure which shows the ART state lottery table during ART. The figure which shows the ART state lottery table at the time of ART continuation. The figure which shows ART continuous lottery table. The figure which shows various productions in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows a scenario lottery table. The figure which shows an initial number drawing table. The figure which shows a character pattern table. The figure which shows a number transfer lottery table. The figure which shows an EP transfer lottery table. The figure which shows a special battle transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the ART production|generation determination table at the time of increase/decrease. The figure which shows the ART production determination table when there is no increase or decrease. The figure which shows the production decision table at the time of a special battle. The figure which shows the special battle production determination table. The figure which shows the production determination table at the time of EP generation. The figure which shows the production determination table for EP. The figure which shows the production determination table during privilege ART. The figure which shows the production state decision table. The figure which shows the production group decision table. The figure which shows an ART reel production determination table. The figure which shows the reel production determination table at the time of navigation. The figure which shows an animation reel production determination table. The figure which shows a stop symbol determination table. The main flowchart which shows the main processing which a main CPU performs. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a lottery value change process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initialization process. The flowchart which shows a display combination estimated storage process. The figure which shows a priority attraction-in ranking data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a pull-in priority table selection process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows the 2nd and 3rd stop processing. The flowchart which shows a line change bit check process. The flowchart which shows a line mask data change process. The flowchart which shows a priority attraction-in control process. The flowchart which shows a control change process. The flowchart which shows the control change process after a 2nd stop. The flowchart which shows a display combination determination process. The flowchart which shows a bonus end check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus operation check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of the main CPU. The flowchart which shows the main board communication task by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production registration task by control of a sub CPU. The flow chart which shows production contents decision processing. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a start command. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a start command. The flowchart which shows production determination processing during EP/special battle. The flowchart which shows ART production determination processing. The flowchart which shows a sub reel initial setting process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a display command. The flowchart which shows a counter update process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a bonus start command. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of bonus end command reception.

The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine provided with three rotating reels for variably displaying symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player. An explanation will be given using a gaming machine that can be played using gaming values such as the so-called pachislot gaming machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachi-slot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited and may be a pachinko machine or slot machine.

<Function flow of Pachi-slot 1>
With reference to FIG. 1, a functional flow of the gaming machine (pachi-slot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever 6, one value (hereinafter, a random number value for lottery) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number for random determination, and determines an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the pay line described below is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning prizes" in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replays, operation of bonuses, and the like are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "losses". Is provided.

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

Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as "the number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number thereof is set to 4 symbols.

The main reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to the winning is determined, the symbol combination is displayed as much as possible along the winning line by using the above specified time. Thus, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for a combination of symbols that is not allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the specified time is used to prevent the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R from being displayed along the winning line. Stop rotation.

In this way, when the rotations of the plurality of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are all stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later), the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line is related to winning. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the game is related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachi-slot 1.

In the present 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 next to the first stop operation is The second stop operation and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation are called the third stop operation.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1, a plurality of sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are image-displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the above-described series of flows, and various effects are performed.

When the player operates the start lever 6, the plurality of sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are rotated and displayed in the liquid crystal display device 5 in association with the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player, the sub reel stop control means (sub control circuit 72, which will be described later, sub CPU 81, which will be described later) performs control to stop and display the corresponding sub reel on the liquid crystal display device 5. To do.

When the player operates the start lever 6, a random number value for production (hereinafter, a random number value for production) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub CPU 81 to be described later) randomly determines the effect content to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination and the like.

When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the lamp 14) performs the effect according to the effect content. Further, in the pachi-slot 1, the rotation of the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R may be controlled in accordance with the determined effect contents.

<Transition of gaming state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the transition of the game state in the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

The gaming state of the pachi-slot 1 is a non-bonus state, between the flags that carry over the bonus (BB1 to 5 in this embodiment) as the internal winning combination over a plurality of games, and the bonus state (BB1 to 5 gaming state or RB1, 2 game state), and.

Here, in the non-bonus state, the probability that the replay that triggers the operation of the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is different depending on the information of the RT game state flag. Specifically, when the RT gaming state flag is off (0), it becomes a general gaming state, when the production RT gaming state flag is on (1), it becomes a production RT, and the raising lip lottery RT When it is ON (1), the raising rip lottery RT is performed. Moreover, when the high RT gaming state flag is ON (1), it becomes high RT.

Then, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the highest in the high RT, the second highest in the RT for production, the second highest in the lot rip lottery RT, and the lowest in the general gaming state. Note that replay refers to replays 1 to 8. That is, the winning probability of the replay refers to the probability that any of the replays 1 to 8 is determined as the internal winning combination.

As described above, in the non-bonus state, the winning probability of replay differs depending on the information of the RT game state flag, but the same can be said in the bonus state. That is, even in the bonus state, the winning probability of replay differs depending on the information of the RT gaming state flag.

Therefore, it can be said that the normal gaming state, the effect RT, the raising lip lottery RT, and the high RT in the non-bonus state are different gaming states. In addition, it can be said that the raising rip lottery RT, the high RT, and the normal gaming state in the bonus state are different gaming states.

In the non-bonus general game state, when (1) chance rep (replay 4 to 6) wins, it shifts to the effect RT. (2) When one game is consumed in this effect RT, the game state shifts to the general game state.

(3) Also, in the raising rip lottery RT, if any one of the winning combinations 1 to 5 wins, the game state shifts to the normal game state, and (4) if the raising rep (replays 7 and 8) wins, it shifts to the high RT.

In this way, in the non-bonus state, there is no transition from the normal gaming state and the RT for effect to the raising rip lottery RT and the high RT. Further, the high RT is shifted only from the raising-rip lottery RT. That is, it can be said that the raised-rip lottery RT is a game state that triggers a transition to a high RT having a high winning probability of replay.

Here, the winning of the one-piece combination 1 to 5 is the order of the stop operation for the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R when the one-piece combination 1 to 5 is determined as the internal winning combination (so-called push order (6 selections)). ) Is realized by. Specifically, if the stop operation is performed in an appropriate pressing order (1 out of 6 ways), any one of the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 5 will win, and other than that (5 out of 6 ways) In the case of, any one of the winning combinations 1 to 5 will be won. That is, the winning of the one-piece winning combination 1 to 5 is realized when the six selections fail. If 6 selections are unsuccessful, one of the winning combinations 1 to 5 is won on the two winning lines. Therefore, if the six choices fail, two medals are paid out. In the following, a winning combination (a small winning combination/replay data pointers 1 to 6 described later) having different winning combinations depending on the pushing order will be referred to as a “six winning combinations”.

(5) Then, when the internal bonus is won in the non-bonus state, the state shifts between the flags that are in the state of carrying over the bonus. (6) When a combination of corresponding symbols is displayed between the flags and a bonus is won, the state shifts to the bonus state. Here, when it shifts to the bonus state, the raising rip lottery RT gaming state flag is updated to ON.

(7) When RB1 or 2 (hereinafter, RB1 or 2 is simply referred to as “RB”) is determined as an internal winning combination in the raising-up lottery RT in this bonus state, the high RT gaming state flag is turned on. Move to RT. (8) Then, when the internally won RB wins, the high RT gaming state flag is turned off and the game state shifts to the general gaming state. (9) After that, when the bonus end condition (27 payouts) is satisfied, the state shifts to the non-bonus state while holding the information of the RT game state flag in the bonus state.

In this way, the pachi-slot 1 shifts to the non-bonus state while the information of the RT game state flag in the bonus state is held. As a result, in the case of the non-bonus state while the high-rep lottery RT gaming state flag remains on, it becomes a trigger for the transition to the general game state which is impossible after the high RT in the non-bonus state of the high-lip lottery RT. While avoiding the one-card combination (six selection failures), the game is awaited for the winning of the rising lip, which is a trigger for shifting to the high RT. Also, when the high RT game state flag is turned on and the state shifts to the non-bonus state, while avoiding the one-card combination (six selection failures) that triggers the transition to the general game state in which the winning probability of replay is the lowest, A game is played so that a high RT is continued for a long period of time. Further, when the non-bonus state is transferred in the normal gaming state, it is not possible to expect the transition to the high RT in the non-bonus state, and therefore the game is performed in expectation of the transition to the bonus state.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, if the bonus state can be raised and ended by the Lip lottery RT or the high RT, the subsequent non-bonus state can be advantageously advanced, while in the general game state, Would disadvantageously advance the subsequent non-bonus state. For the player, it is desirable that the internally won RBs in the bonus state should not be won (missed). As a result, in the bonus state, the game state shifts to the non-bonus state while keeping the high RT without shifting to the general game state. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, when the RB is internally won in the bonus state, it is notified that the RB is not won.

<Navigation of 6 choices (ART)>
By the way, even if the player moves to the non-bonus with the up-rip lottery RT or the high RT, if the 6-option combination fails in the pushing order of the 6-option combination, the one-player combination is won and the general game state. Will move to. Therefore, after the bonus state ends, there is a case where an effect (ART) for notifying the pressing order of the six winning combinations is performed. This case will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, a high RT is described as an example of the game state after the bonus ends.

When a bonus is won and the state shifts to the bonus state, ART lottery for determining whether or not to perform ART is performed after the bonus state ends. When this lottery is won, the push order of the six winning combinations is notified at the high RT after the bonus state is finished (ART). On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the push order of the 6-option combination is not notified at the high RT after the bonus is ended (RT), and as a result, the 6-option combination fails and the game state shifts to the general game state. Although the ART lottery is performed when the bonus state is entered, the ART lottery may be performed during the bonus state or at the end of the bonus state.

Here, the details of the ART lottery will be described later, but the ART lottery is performed according to the ART lottery state flag. Generally, the high probability A and the high probability B are provided in the ART lottery state flag, and the high probability B wins the ART lottery with the highest probability, and the high probability A wins the ART lottery with the next highest probability. , General wins the ART lottery with the lowest probability. When the ART lottery is won, any one of modes 1, 2, 3, and 4 is determined as the ART state flag. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won, the ART state flag is turned off (0).

When winning the ART lottery, the number of ART games and the continuous lottery of ART are performed at the end of the bonus state. After that, when ART is played for the determined number of ART games (30 games on average), if continuation has been decided in the continuation lottery of ART, notification of the pushing order of 6 combinations is fixed at 20 games. When the bonus ART is performed and the continuation lottery of the ART has determined that the continuation is not continued, the game (RT) in which the push order of the six winning combinations is not notified is performed. If the notification of the pushing order of the 6-option combination is not given, as a result, the 6-option combination fails and shifts to the normal game state.

Further, when the ART of the determined number of games ends and the privilege ART starts, the number of ART games and the continuous lottery of ART for the ART after the privilege ART are performed. After the privilege ART, ART is played for the determined number of ART games. In this case, if the continuation is decided, the privilege ART is given thereafter, and if the non-continuation is decided, the pushing order of the six alternatives is not notified thereafter.

Here, the details of the continuous lottery for ART will be described later, but the continuous lottery for ART is performed with different probabilities depending on the ART state flags (modes 1 to 4). More specifically, Mode 4 continues with the highest probability (about 80%), Mode 3 continues with the next highest probability (about 66%), and Mode 2 follows next. With a high probability (about 50%), and with mode 1 having the lowest probability (about 25%).

That is, the ART lottery state flag (general, high probability A, B) is used to determine whether or not the ART is performed (when the ART is first hit), and the ART state flag (modes 1 to 4) is continued for the ART. It is used to determine whether (repeated) or not (during ART continuation).

As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, the ART is performed over the predetermined number of games that is determined in advance, and the continuous lottery of the ART is performed before the ART is started based on the predetermined continuation probability (modes 1 to 4). (Again, it is determined whether ART is performed). At this time, when it is decided to continue the ART, the fixed number of bonus ART is performed before the ART.

By performing such ART lottery and continuous lottery of ART, in the pachi-slot 1, bonus state→ART→continuation→special ART→ART→continuation... Between flags (bonus internal lottery)→bonus state→ART... This realizes the transition between the ART and the bonus state.

Here, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs the press order notification of the six combinations and the notification that the RB in the bonus state is not won.

In the pachi-slot 1, RB1 and RB2 are provided as RB types. Here, at the time of the internal winning of RB2, the assist of the pushing order of the six selection combinations may be always performed after the bonus state is finished. That is, even if the ART lottery performed at the time of winning the BB is not won, if the RB2 is internally won during the bonus state, the ART lottery may be won. Therefore, RB2 can be called a rare RB.

[Structure of pachi-slot]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the pachi-slot 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The casing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the front door 2.

The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue and red.

Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided with four pay lines (see FIG. 29 described later).

These winning lines are activated by operating a BET button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as "BET operation") or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10. The fact that the display line has been activated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamp 13 described later.

Here, the winning line is related to the success or failure of the winning combination. Specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the pay lines, whereby the predetermined winning combination is achieved (winning). Become.

On the back surface of the front door 2, a plurality of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The design can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachi-slot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations/minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

Above the display windows 21L, 21C and 21R, a liquid crystal display device 5 as image display means and speakers 9L and 9R are provided. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display. For example, an effect of rotating/stopping the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R displayed as images is performed. In addition, the speakers 9L and 9R produce effects such as sound effects and sounds.

A BET lamp 13 is provided on the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The BET lamp 13 is turned on when the required number of medals for playing one game are inserted and all the pay lines are activated. In the embodiment, the number of medals required to play one game is three.

Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a pedestal portion 61 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed. In the horizontal plane of the base 61, the medal slot 10 is provided on the right side and the BET button 11 is provided on the left side.

By pressing the BET button 11, the number of medals (that is, three) provided for the unit game (one game) is inserted, and as described above, the predetermined pay line is activated. .. The operation of the BET button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) is called "BET operation".

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 61, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching the credit/payout of medals acquired by a player by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the settlement button 12, there is a predetermined start lever 6 as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R by rotating the reel by the rotation operation of the player. It is attached rotatably within the angle range. When the start lever 6 is operated, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R image-displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 start to rotate.

Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the base 61. Has been. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop button and the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the operated stop button are stopped. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

A medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid out medals are provided on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2. In addition, a waist panel 20 having a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower part of the front door 2 that is sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16 from above. Has been.

[Design arrangement of reels]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the arrangement of the symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

Referring to FIG. 5, on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, red 7 design 201, blue 7 design 202, white 7 design 203, purple design 204, green design 205, red design 206, blue design 207, yellow design 208, a pink design 209, and a blank design 210 are arranged. Here, the purple design 204 to the pink design 209 are colored with corresponding colors, respectively, but their shapes are formed by similar designs. On the other hand, the red 7 design 201, the blue 7 design 202, and the white 7 design 203 are colored with corresponding colors, respectively, and are formed with a uniquely shaped design. Further, the blank pattern 210 is colored in red and is formed by a pattern having a unique shape. Therefore, when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, the white 7 symbol 203, and the blank symbol 210 among the symbols can be easily discriminated, while the purple symbol 204 to the pink symbol 209. Is hard to distinguish.

[Structure of main control circuit of pachi-slot]
The structure of the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these. FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

<Microcomputer>
The main control circuit 71 has 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.

In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (see FIGS. 57 to 78 described below), a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 15 described below), and the like (see FIGS. 7 to 26 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. 27 to 29 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

<Random number generator, etc.>
A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes the 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.

<Switches, etc.>
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from switches and controls the operations of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). 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 insertion slot 10 has passed through the selector. Further, the bet switch 11S detects that the BET button 11 has been pressed by the player. In addition, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 is pressed by the player.

<Peripheral devices and circuits>
The peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the BET lamp 13 and the 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 main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, according to each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 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 designated angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the main 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 main 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, and 49R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angle of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, the main reel 3L, 3C, 3R manages how many symbols are rotated) and manages the position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The display drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the BET lamp 13. Further, the hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, 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 number of medals discharged from the hopper 40 to the outside has reached the payout number.

[Various tables stored in main ROM]
Subsequently, various tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 26. Note that, in the following, related drawings may be omitted. For example, regarding the first press stop table for forward pressing, only the first stop table for first pressing at stop (FIG. 21 described later) corresponding to the table selection data “1” for forward pressing will be described, and other forward pressing The description of the stop table for the hour first stop is omitted.

<Design placement table>
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the data (hereinafter, symbol code) for identifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

In the symbol arrangement table (main reel), in order to associate the rotational positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the reel outer peripheral surface, "1/21" of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R The symbol positions from “0” to “20” corresponding to the value of the symbol counter that sequentially changes for each rotation are defined. Here, when three symbols are displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, the symbols positioned in the middle of the three symbols are the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the left main reel 3L is "7", the symbol located in the middle of the display window 21L becomes a blue symbol.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the pay line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, and the medal is given. Benefits such as payout of money, operation of re-game, operation of bonus game are given to the player.

The symbol combination table defines a predetermined symbol combination according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area addition data, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the pay line. The storage area addition data is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a display combination storing area, which will be described later, in which the display combination is stored. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

Further, when a value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when any one of the nine winning combinations 1 to 5 or the one winning combination 1 to 5 is determined as the display winning combination.

Further, when the replay (replay 1 to 8) is determined as the display combination, the operation of the replay is performed. When BB (BB1 to BB5) is determined as the display combination, the BB game state flag is updated to ON, and the state shifts to the bonus state. Also, when RB (RB1 or RB2) is determined as the display combination, the RB gaming state flag is updated to ON and the high RT gaming state flag is updated to OFF. In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the pay line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called "miss" occurs.

Here, in the present embodiment, one of the purple patterns 204 to peach patterns 209 having similar shapes is used for the replays 1 to 8, the 9-card combination 1 to 5, and the 1-card combination 1 to 5. Therefore, the player recognizes that the display combination of the replays 1 to 8, the 9-piece combination 1 to 5, and the 1-piece combination 1 to 5 is determined from the combination of the symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is difficult to do.

On the other hand, BB1 to BB5 are configured by a combination of red 7 design 201 to white 7 design 203 having unique shapes. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display combination of BB1 to BB5 is determined from the combination of the symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Regarding RB1 or RB2, it is determined as a display combination only when the blue 7 symbol 202 is stopped on the left main reel 3L. That is, when the red 7 symbol 201 and the white 7 symbol 203 are stopped on the left main reel 3L, they are not determined as the display combination. Here, in the pachi-slot 1, when the RB1 or RB2 is determined as the internal winning combination as described above, the notification for avoiding the determination of the RB1 or RB2 as the display winning combination is performed. If the blue 7 symbol 202 does not stop on the left main reel 3L when such a notification is made, it is possible to easily understand that the determination of RB1 or RB2 as the display combination is avoided. Red 7 symbol 201 (symbol position 3) and blank symbol 210 (symbol position 4), which are continuously arranged on the left main reel 3L, both have a unique shape, and both symbols are colored red. Has been done. Therefore, for the notification for avoiding the determination of RB1 or RB2 as the display combination, for example, the notification for aiming the red 7 symbol can be used.

<Bonus activation table>
The bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. 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 bonus operation time table is a table that defines a game state flag that is turned on when the BB game state and the RB game state start, and an ending condition of the BB game state and the RB game state. According to the bonus operation time table, the BB gaming state flag is turned on when the BB gaming state starts, and the RB gaming state flag is turned on when the RB gaming state starts.

The BB game state ends when a specified number (27 in the present embodiment) of medals have been paid out. The RB game state is such that when a game is played a specified number of times (12 times in the present embodiment), there is a winning number of the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB. The game ends when the game state ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible prize number counter are data for managing the above-mentioned specified number that triggers the end of the bonus or whether or not the specified number has been reached.

More specifically, the numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the bonus operation. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on the condition that the value of each counter is updated to "0".

<Internal lottery table determination table>
The internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery will be described with reference to FIG. 10.

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

The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery processing in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery processing, the maximum number of sliding pieces, and the bonus game. It is a state distinguished by whether or not the operation of is performed. The lottery number is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

<Internal lottery table>
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. The internal lottery table defines the data pointer and the lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed by referring 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 win/replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

In the present embodiment, random numbers for lottery extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values according to each winning numbers, and whether the result of the subtraction is negative or not. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not (so-called “carrying” has occurred).

Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which this is assigned (that is, the data pointer) is 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 number values that may be extracted (65536)”.

11 (1) shows the general internal lottery table, (2) of FIG. 12 shows the BB1 to 3 internal lottery table, and (3) of FIG. 13 shows the BB 4,5 internal lottery table. Show. Further, (4) of FIG. 14 shows the internal lottery table for the raising-rip lottery RT, (5) of FIG. 14 shows the internal lottery table for high RT, and (6) of FIG. 14 shows the inter-flag RT. An internal lottery table is shown, and (7) of FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for effect RT. Further, (8) of FIG. 15 shows an RB internal lottery table.

Here, in the non-bonus state and the bonus state, when the RT game state flag is ON, the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 are changed to the values in the lottery table corresponding to the RT game state flags being ON. .. For example, in the non-bonus state, when the RT gaming state flag is off, the general internal lottery table of (1) in FIG. 11 is used, and when the raising-rep lottery RT gaming state flag is on, The lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 in the general internal lottery table of (1) of FIG. 11 become the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 of the internal lottery table for raising-up lottery RT of (4) of FIG. Be changed. Therefore, in the raised-rip lottery RT, the winning numbers 1 to 3 are the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 in (4) of FIG. 14, and the winning numbers 4 to 30 are the winning numbers 4 to 4 in (1) of FIG. 11. A lottery value of 30 is used.

In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types and winning probabilities of internal winning combinations that are determined are varied, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated. In the present embodiment, when the RT gaming status flag is ON, the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 are changed, but a lottery table corresponding to the RT gaming status flag is independently provided. May be For example, in the non-bonus state, when the raising rip lottery RT gaming state flag is turned on, all the winning numbers 1 to 30 are lottery using an independently raising ripping lottery RT internal lottery table. May be In addition, in the bonus state (BB1 game state), if the raising-rip lottery RT gaming state flag is on, using an independently-established internal lottery table for BB1 to 3 (for raising-lip lottery RT), All of the winning numbers 1 to 32 may be randomly selected.

<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 the internal winning combination according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the winning request flag (internal winning combination) is uniquely acquired.

The hit request flag is data for identifying a combination of symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R which are allowed to be displayed along the pay line. The hit request flag is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit, like the display combination. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the hit request flag is "miss", which means that any display of the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table is not permitted.

(1) of FIG. 16 shows a small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag relating to payout of medals or a hit request flag relating to operation of a replay. FIG. 16 (2) shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for bonus defines a hit request flag relating to the operation of the bonus.

In the figure, “left→middle→right” means that the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the second stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, and the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R. It means that. That is, “left→middle→right” means “first stop operation→second stop operation→third stop operation”.

<Table used for stopping the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R>
A table used for stopping the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, by using such various tables, an appropriate display combination is controlled so that it can be established according to the order of the stop operation, and whether all the main reels are correct or not in the 6-push pressing order. The 3L, 3C and 3R are not discriminated until they stop.

<Stop initialization table>
The stop initialization table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop initialization table is used to initialize various tables that the main CPU 31 refers to when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The stop initialization table defines information on the pressing order determination flag, pull-in priority table selection data, table selection data when pressing forward, table change data when pressing forward, and table selection data when anomalous pressing corresponding to the data pointer. doing.

The pressing order determination flag is information for determining whether or not the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order. The pressing order determination flag being “1” means that the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order. Specifically, the small winning combination/replay data pointers 1 to 6 have a pressing order determination flag of "1", but the internal winning combination (hit request flag) corresponding to this data pointer is 6 winning combinations. (See (1) in FIG. 16).

The attraction-in priority table selection data is information used to determine the attraction-in priority table number described later. Specifically, the attraction-in priority table number is determined based on the attraction-in priority table selection data and the pressing order. When the pull-in priority table selection data is "0", "0" is uniquely determined as the pull-in priority table number regardless of the pressing order.

Further, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is information for discriminating the stop table used at the first stop at the time of forward pressing. Here, “forward pressing” means that the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation. It should be noted that the operation other than the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation is referred to as "irregular pressing".

The forward press table change data is information for determining the stop table used during the second stop and the third stop during the forward press.
Further, the irregular pressing table selection data is information for discriminating the stop table used at the irregular pressing.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
Next, the attraction-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

The attraction-in priority table selection table is provided for each attraction-in priority table selection data, and defines information of attraction-in priority table numbers corresponding to the pressing order. Specifically, referring to (1) of FIG. 18, when the pushing order is “left→middle→right”, the pull-in priority is given at the first stop (that is, when the left main reel 3L is stopped). The order table number 2 is determined, the drawing priority order table number 4 is determined at the second stop (that is, when the main reel 3C inside is stopped), and at the third stop (that is, when the right main reel 3R is stopped). The attraction-in priority table number 4 is determined. Then, the pull-in priority table corresponding to these pull-in priority table numbers is uniquely determined, and the stop control of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

In addition, "pulling in" basically means that the symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to the hit request flag (internal winning combination) are displayed along the pay line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. It means stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

<Incoming priority table>
Next, the attraction-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. The attraction-in priority table is provided for each attraction-in priority table number, and defines the information of the winning combination to be preferentially attracted. Among the winning combinations determined as the hit request flags, the main reels that have been stopped are controlled so that winning combinations with a higher priority defined by the pull-in priority table win.

For example, when the small win/replay data pointer is "1", "2" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection data by the stop initialization table (FIG. 17).

At this time, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the pull-in priority table number “2” is determined at the time of the first stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is stop-controlled in the priority order defined by the pull-in priority table in (2) of FIG. Here, in the attraction-in priority table of (2) of FIG. 20, replays 1 to 8 are defined as the priority “1”, single-card combinations 3 to 5 are defined as the priority “2”, and the priority “3” is specified. , 1-card combination 1, 2 and 9-card combination 1-5 are defined, and BB 1-5, RB1, 2 are defined as priority order "4". Then, since the hit request flags corresponding to the small win/replay data pointer "1" are the single wins 1 to 5 and the ninth wins 1 to 3 ((1) in FIG. 16), at the time of the first stop, The stop control is performed so as to pull in the symbols forming the one-sheet winning combination 3 to 5 having the highest priority among the hit request flags. That is, on the left main reel 3L, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 is controlled to stop on the pay line.

Then, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, the pull-in priority table number “4” is determined at the time of the second stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is stop-controlled in the priority order defined by the pull-in priority table in (5) of FIG. At this time, among the winning combinations determined as the winning request flag, the control for drawing in the symbols constituting the winning combination having the higher priority is performed, and the nine-card winning combinations 1 to 4 are the highest winning combinations. Here, at the time of the second stop operation, the left main reel 3L is already stopped, but depending on the symbol stopped on the winning line on the left main reel 3L, the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 4 may not be won. .. In this way, even if the winning combination with a higher priority is the winning request flag, if the winning combination is not possible due to the relationship with the main reel that has already stopped, the winning combination with the next priority determined as the winning request flag The control for drawing in the constituent symbols is performed.
By the way, in the left main reel 3L, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 is stopped on the pay line. Here, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 on the left main reel 3L is also a symbol constituting the 9-card combination 1, 9-card combination 2, or 9-card combination 3. Therefore, at the time of the second stop, control is performed to preferentially pull in the symbols constituting the 9-card combination 1 to 3 corresponding to the symbol stopped on the left main reel 3L among the 9-card combinations 1 to 4 having a high priority. Be seen. It should be noted that, out of the symbols constituting the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 3, the symbols of the main reel 3C therein are both green symbols 205. Therefore, when it is the small win/replay data pointer "1" and the first stop operation "left stop button 7L" and the second stop operation "middle stop button 7C" are operated, it is on the winning line. "Red 7 symbol 201 (or blue 7 symbol 202, white 7 symbol 203)-green symbol 205" is stopped.

Then, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the third stop operation, the pull-in priority table number "4" is determined at the time of the third stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is stop-controlled in the priority order defined by the pull-in priority table in (5) of FIG. At this time, the control for pulling in the symbols constituting the winning combination having a higher priority among the winning combinations determined as the winning request flag is performed, and the left main reel 3L and the main reel 3C in the middle which are already stopped Based on the relationship, control is performed to preferentially draw in the symbol (that is, the yellow symbol 208) that constitutes one of the nine-card combinations 1 to 3. As a result, "red 7 symbol 201 (or blue 7 symbol 202, white 7 symbol 203)-green symbol 205-yellow symbol 208" is stopped on the winning line, and any one of the 9-card winning combinations 1 to 3 is won.

(Stop control of 6 combinations)
Here, the features of the stop control of the 6-option combination in the pachi-slot 1 will be described. The pachi-slot 1 is configured so that it is not possible to determine whether or not the six choices in the pushing order have been answered correctly until the last main reel stops.

That is, the pull-in priority table of (2) of FIG. 20 is used when the correct answer of the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L and the first stop operation is correct (for example, in FIG. (3) Used when the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C).
Also, it is used during the second stop and the third stop (when left->middle->right fails) in the case where the six choices fail.

The pull-in priority table of (3) of FIG. 20 is used when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L regardless of the success/failure of the six choices.
Further, when 6 selections fail, it is used to give priority to the symbols forming the small winning combinations 1 and 2 in the second stop and prevent the single winning combination from being fixed.

In addition, in the attraction priority table of (4) of FIG. 20, when the correct answer of 6 choices is “middle→left→right”, 9 symbols in the second stop are given priority and symbols constituting 4 symbols are 9 symbols. Is used to ensure that is not fixed.

Further, in the attraction priority table of (5) of FIG. 20, when the 6 correct answers are “left→middle→right” or “right→middle→left”, a 9-card combination 5 is configured at the second stop. It is used in order to give priority to the symbols to be made and not to decide the 9-card combination.

Further, in the attraction priority table of (6) of FIG. 20, when the correct answer of 6 choices is “left→right→middle” or “right→left→middle”, 9-card combination 1-4 at the second stop It is used in order to give priority to the symbols constituting the above and not to decide the 9-card combination.

Further, in the attraction-in priority table of (7) of FIG. 20, when the correct answer of 6 choices is “middle→right→left”, the symbols forming the 9-card combination 1 to 3 at the second stop are given priority 9 It is used to prevent the fixed combination.

In the pachi-slot 1, since the pull-in priority table configured in this way is determined according to the pressing order, it is configured so that it is not possible to determine whether or not 6 choices are correct until the last main reel is stopped. be able to.

(Stop control when carrying over RB)
As shown in (1) to (7) of FIG. 20, the attraction priorities of BB1 to RB5 and RB1 and RB2 are lower than those of replays 1 to 8, 9-card combination 1-5, and 1-card combination 1-5. Therefore, in the bonus state, in addition to RB1 and RB2, when replays 1 to 8 and 9-card combination 1 to 5 or 1-card combination 1 to 5 are determined, control for pulling RB1 and 2 is not performed.

<Stop table for 1st stop when pushing forward>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the first push stop table for forward pressing will be described. The forward stop first stop table defines information on the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the line change status according to the symbol position.

<Control change table when pressing forward>
Next, the forward change control change table will be described with reference to FIG. The control change table at the time of the forward push, the C line check data and the information of the table number for the second and third stop at the time of the forward push according to the symbol stop position (change target position) at the first stop and the line change status. Stipulates. The stop change table at the time of the second/third stop is determined by this forward change control change table.

<Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward>
The stop table for second/third stop during forward pressing will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. (1) of FIG. 23 is the stop table for second/third stop at the time of forward push corresponding to the table number “7” for second/third stop at the time of forward push, and (2) of FIG. 24 is at the time of forward push. It is a stop table for second/third stop during forward pressing corresponding to the second/third stop table number "9". The forward stop second/third stop table defines the stop data information corresponding to the symbol position.

<Stop table at irregular pressing>
Next, the irregular pressing stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The irregular pressing stop table defines information of stop data corresponding to the symbol position.

Here, FIG. 25 is an irregular pressing stop table that is referred to when the internal winning combination is RB2 (rare RB). According to this anomalous push stop table, for example, when a stop operation is performed near the red 7 symbol to avoid winning RB2, "red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol" is displayed on the upper row of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. "Red 7 symbol" is stopped and displayed, and "blank symbol-blank symbol-blank symbol" is stopped and displayed in the middle row. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is RB1 and the stop operation is performed in the vicinity of the red 7 symbol to avoid the winning of RB1, such a stop mode does not occur. Therefore, from the stop mode that the "red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol" is displayed on the upper stage of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the "blank symbol-blank symbol-blank symbol" is stopped and displayed in the middle stage. Can recognize that ART is performed after the bonus state ends. As will be described later, the line connecting the upper stages of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the line connecting the middle stages of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not included in the winning line. Further, such a stop mode may be displayed not only at the time of irregular pressing but also at the time of normal pressing.

<Priority table>
The priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding pieces will be described with reference to FIG.

The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces in correspondence with the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of slide pieces for stop data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table, and slides corresponding to the number of slide pieces for stop data “0” and the priority order “5”. "3" is acquired as the number of pieces, it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then, the determination is similarly performed in the order of the priority order "4" to the priority order "1". In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order “5” is the earliest, and is determined later whether or not the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate. Basically, the priority order “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces with the highest priority.

[Structure of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described. The various storage areas may be provided in the sub control circuit 72 described later.

<Internal winning combination storing area/display winning combination storing area>
27, (1) shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 4 in which data indicating a winning request flag is stored, and a display winning combination storing area 1 to a displaying combination storing in which data related to a displaying combination is stored. Region 4 is shown. For example, when (bonus data pointer “1”) is determined as the winning request flag (internal winning combination) in the internal lottery processing, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1.

<Storage area for carryover combination>
28(2) shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery processing, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area.

<Game status flag storage area>
28(3) and (4) show a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The content columns shown in (3) and (4) of FIG. 28 show the content of the game state flag corresponding to each bit of the game state flag storage area. For example, in the BB1 game state, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area 1.

<Design storage area>
(5) of FIG. 29 shows a symbol storage area in which a symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each combination of symbols displayed along the pay line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each combination of symbols displayed along the pay line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area. In the present embodiment, as the pay line (main reel 3L on the left-main reel 3C in the main reel 3R on the right-side), the pay line 1 consisting of "upper-middle-upper", "upper-middle-lower". Has a winning line 2, a lower line-middle stage-upper line, and a lower line-middle stage-lower stage.

<Expected display combination storage area>
(6) of FIG. 29 shows the expected display combination storing area in which the priority attraction-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left reel display combination expected storage area, a middle reel display combination expected storage area, and a right reel display combination expected storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority attraction-in priority data for each of the symbol position data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the attraction-in priority data storage area. Priority attraction-in order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, the 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 to be displayed, and is defined by the pull-in priority table number.

[Configuration of sub-control circuit provided in pachi-slot]
The configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 and various tables stored in the main control circuit 71 have been described above. Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 is basically a CPU (hereinafter, sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP ( The digital signal processor) 88, the audio RAM 89, the A/D converter 90, and the amplifier 91 are included.

The sub CPU 81 controls output of video, sound, and light according to a control program (see FIGS. 79 to 90 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect 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 is basically composed of 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 (see FIG. 79 to be described later) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number value for effect are extracted, and determination and registration of effect content (effect data). An effect registration task (see FIG. 80 described later) for performing the drawing, a drawing control task that controls the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task that controls the light output by the lamp 14. A voice control task and the like for controlling the output of the sounds from the speakers 9L and 9R are included.

The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to image creation, and sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a pattern of turning on/off light, and the like are included.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 are connected to the sub control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operations are 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 specified by the effect contents, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

[Various tables stored in sub ROM]
Next, various tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described. Note that, in the following, related drawings may be omitted. For example, where the high-probability-state lottery table is provided for each setting, only the high-probability-state lottery table of setting 1 and setting 6 is shown, and the high-probability-state lottery table of other settings is omitted.

<Design combination table (sub)>
The symbol combination table (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table (sub) defines a symbol combination corresponding to the display combination (sub), and the symbol combination displayed by the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R is a symbol defined by the symbol combination table (sub). It is used to determine whether or not the combination matches.

<High probability state lottery table>
The high probability state lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 32. In the pachi-slot 1, ART lottery for determining whether or not to perform ART at the time of shifting to the bonus state is performed, and this ART lottery is performed by the ART lottery state flag (general, high probability A, B). The high-probability state lottery table is used when determining the ART lottery state flag.

The high-probability state lottery table is referred to when the ART lottery state flag is general, and defines the information of the lottery value corresponding to the ART lottery state flag and the high-probability game number for each internal winning combination. The high-probability game number is information defining the number of games in which the high-probability A state or the high-probability B state continues. For example, when the “high probability A state” and “30G” are determined, the high probability A state continues for 30 games.

<ART status lottery table for first hit>
With reference to FIG. 33, the ART winning lottery table for first win will be described. The first hit ART state lottery table is used in the ART lottery for determining whether or not to perform ART.

The winning ART state lottery table defines, for each ART lottery state flag, information on the lottery value corresponding to the ART state flag. The ART status flag is information used for continuous lottery of ART as described above. The ART status flag “none” indicates ART non-win, and the ART status flag “modes 1 to 4” indicates ART win. For example, in the high-probability B state, ART is always won.

Although only the initial winning ART state lottery table at the time of internal winning is shown in BB1, the pachi-slot 1 is provided with an initial winning ART state lottery table that varies depending on the type of BB. In particular, the initial winning ART state lottery table corresponding to BB3 has a configuration in which the lottery value is not assigned to the ART state flag "none" (the ART state flag "none" is not determined). That is, after the end of BB3, the notification of the 6-option combination is always performed. In other words, it can be said that BB3 is an ART confirmed rare BB.

<ART status lottery table during ART>
With reference to FIG. 34, the ART state lottery table for ART will be described. The ART state lottery table for ART is referred to when the BB is internally won during the ART and the bonus state is entered. Here, the ART state flags have different probabilities of being determined to continue in the ART continuous lottery. The ART ART lottery table for ART is used to update the current ART state flag to the ART state flag which has a high probability of being determined to continue further. That is, in the pachi-slot 1, if the state shifts to the bonus state during the ART, the probability of continuing the ART after the bonus state ends may increase.

The ART during-ART lottery table defines lottery value information about ART state flag information after lottery for each piece of ART state flag information before lottery. Here, in the pachi-slot 1, the lottery value information is configured to be different depending on the promotion flag information described later. That is, when the promotion flag is on, the ART state flag having a higher continuation probability is always determined.

<ART status lottery table during ART continuation>
The ART state lottery table during ART continuation will be described with reference to FIG. 35. The ART continuous lottery table during ART continuation is referred to when the ART continuation lottery is won and when the ART shifts to the privilege ART. The ART continuation ART state lottery table defines lottery value information about the ART state flag information after lottery for each piece of ART state flag information before lottery.

Here, the ART continuation ART state lottery table is used to update the current ART state flag to the ART state flag which has a high probability of being determined to continue further. That is, in the pachi-slot 1, the continuation probability of ART may increase as the ART continues. The pachi-slot 1 is configured such that the lottery value information is different according to the promotion flag information described later. That is, when the promotion flag is on, the ART state flag having a higher continuation probability is always determined.

<ART continuous lottery table>
The ART continuous lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART continuous lottery table is used during the ART continuous lottery. The ART continuous lottery table defines, for each ART state flag, information on the ART continuation flag, information on the number of ART games, and lottery value information corresponding to information on the number of promoted games. The ART continuation flag is information for determining whether or not the ART is continued. When the ART continuation flag is "0", the ART is not continued (falls), and when the ART continuation flag is "1", the ART is continued. The ART game number is information that defines the number of games in which ART is played. The promotion game number is information used to determine the promotion flag. The number of ART games and the number of promoted games are decremented by 1 for each game.

Here, the relationship between the number of promoted games and the promotion flag will be described. When the number of promoted games is 1 or more, the promotion flag is set to ON when the BB is internally won. On the other hand, when the number of promoted games is 0, the promotion flag is set to OFF when the internal winning is awarded to BB.
Further, when the number of promoted games becomes 0 in the game in which the number of ART games becomes 0, the promotion flag is set to ON. That is, when the number of ART games and the number of promotion games are the same, the promotion flag is set to ON at the end of ART (step S522 of FIG. 88 described later).
Then, when the promotion game number flag is set to ON, the ART state flag is changed to the ART state flag having a higher continuation probability as described above.

FIG. 36 (1) shows the ART continuous lottery table 1, which is the first hit of ART, after the bonus state is ended when the ART is not continued (when the ART continuation flag is 0), and when the ART is continued (the number of ART games). It is referred to at the time of digestion). 36(2) shows the ART continuation random determination table 2, which is referred to after the bonus state is ended during the ART continuation (when the ART continuation flag is 1).

[Table that defines the contents of various performances]
The sub ROM 82 stores a plurality of tables for defining the content of various effects performed in the liquid crystal display device 5. First, with reference to FIG. 37, an outline of various effects performed in the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described.

<Production in liquid crystal display device>
As shown in (1) of FIG. 37, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the character effect 100 and the image reel effect 105 are performed. As the character effect 100, a confrontation effect between the Koga camp and the Iga camp is performed during the ART. If the Koga camp wins in this confrontation production, continuation is determined in the continuous lottery of ART. In other words, when the continuation lottery of the ART is determined to be continued, an effect in which the Koga camp wins in the character effect 100 is performed. On the other hand, when discontinuation is determined in the continuation lottery of ART, an effect in which the Iga camp wins is performed in the character effect 100.

Further, in the image reel effect 105, various effects (for example, notification of 6 selections, etc.) are performed by the image-displayed sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R. Here, on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R, various symbol images as shown in (2) of FIG. 32 are rotated/stopped and displayed. When the production group number described later is "3", a predetermined character image is displayed in rotation/stop on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R instead of the various symbol images shown in (2) of FIG. ..

<Table that defines the content of the character effect 100>
A table that defines the content of the character effect 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 50. 38 to 43 are tables for determining the tendency of the character effect 100, and FIGS. 44 to 50 are tables for determining specific effect contents according to the determined tendency.

<Table for determining the tendency of character production 100>
First, a table for determining the tendency of the character effect 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 43. Here, during the ART, a confrontation effect is performed between the Koga camp and the Iga camp, and the tendency of the character rendition 100 is to increase or decrease the number of people in each camp in the confrontation rendition or to perform a special effect (EP battle or It means information such as whether or not a special battle will be held.

<Scenario lottery table>
The scenario lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The scenario lottery table is used to determine the scenario of the confrontation effect during ART, and is referred to at the time of shifting to ART (see step S497 in FIG. 87 and step S545 in FIG. 90 described later). The scenario defines a rough content in the competition production. For example, it specifies whether the Koga camp or the Iga camp will have the remaining 1 player first, or the Koga camp or the Iga camp will not have the remaining 1 player.

The scenario lottery table defines the lottery value information corresponding to the scenario for each number of ART games determined by the ART continuous lottery table. As the scenario lottery table, different tables are provided according to the ART status flag, the number of promoted games, and the ART continuation flag, but tables other than the scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 38 are omitted.

<initial lottery table>
The initial lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 39. The initial lottery table is used when determining the initial numbers of the Koga camp and the Iga camp in the confrontation production during ART. Note that the initial lottery table is provided with different tables depending on the ART status flag, promotion game number, ART continuation flag, and scenario, but tables other than the initial lottery table shown in FIG. 39 are omitted.

The initial lottery table defines the lottery value information corresponding to the initial character pattern for each number of ART games determined by the ART continuous lottery table. The initial character patterns of the Koga camp and the Iga camp, which are determined by the initial lottery table, increase or decrease in the showdown performance during the ART. Therefore, the character pattern changes for each unit game during ART.

<Character pattern table>
FIG. 40 is a character pattern table showing specific contents of the character pattern determined by the initial lottery table. When the character pattern is determined by the initial lottery table, the character corresponding to the character pattern table is used to perform the confrontation effect.

<Number transfer lottery table>
With reference to FIG. 41, a lottery transfer lottery table will be described. The number transfer lottery table is used when determining the number transfer of the Koga camp and the Iga camp in the confrontation effect during ART. As the number-of-persons transfer lottery table, different tables are provided according to the current character pattern and scenario, but tables other than the number-of-people transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 41 are omitted. For example, when the number-of-people transfer lottery table corresponding to scenario 4 is referred to, the number of people does not increase or decrease until the number of ART games becomes "6" or less.

The number transfer lottery table defines the lottery value information about the transfer number for each ART continuation flag and the number of ART games. The transfer number is information that defines the transfer destination of the character pattern. Here, the falling character in the game can be identified from the current character pattern and the transfer destination character pattern. For example, in the case of the transition number “1110”, the production in which “Goro” falls down is performed in the confrontation production. Even in the case of "Goro" falling down, a different transition number is determined if the current character pattern is different. That is, if the current character pattern is "60" and "Goro" is down, the transition number "1110" is determined, and if the current character pattern is "48" and "Goro" is down, the transition number "11" is determined. 1112” is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the character pattern after the transfer and the transfer No have the same meaning.

<EP transfer lottery table>
The EP transfer lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 42. The EP transition lottery table is used when determining whether or not to shift to a special production (EP (episode battle)) in the confrontation production. The EP transfer lottery table is provided with different tables depending on the transfer number, the ART status flag, and the ART continuation flag, but the tables other than the EP transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 42 are omitted.

The EP transfer lottery table is provided with lottery value information about the EP No for each transfer No. determined by the number-of-persons transfer lottery table. Here, when "Goro EP" is determined, an effect in which Goro (Koga) and Rokuko (Iga) face off in the next game is performed. Further, when “Saburo EP” is determined, an effect in which Saburo (Koga) and Shiko (Iga) are confronted in the next game is performed. When "Jiro EP" is determined, an effect is presented in which Jiro (Koga) and Miko (Iga) will face each other in the next game.

Further, the transfer number “Goro EP transfer possible” means a state in which Goro and Rokuko exist. Further, the transition numbers “Saburo EP transition possible” and “Jiro EP transition possible” refer to a state in which Saburo and Shiko are present, and a state in which Jiro and Sanko are present.

<Special battle transfer lottery table>
The special battle transfer lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The special battle transition lottery table is used when determining whether or not to shift to a special battle (Ichiro (Koga) and Futako (Iga) are confronted) in the competition production. As the special battle transition lottery table, different tables are provided according to the transition numbers and scenarios, but tables other than the special battle transition lottery table shown in FIG. 43 are omitted.

The special battle transition lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the special battle No for each ART continuation flag and the number of ART games. Here, if the transition number is 1 player (Ichiro and Futako) remaining in both Koga and Iga and the number of ART games is 5 to 3 games remaining, a special battle is always performed, while the transition number is other than that. In some cases, it is difficult to move to a special battle. The ending of the special battle No. “2” is the special battle No. determined in the scenario “5”. The special battle is an effect that may be played over a plurality of games.

<Table that defines specific content of the character effect 100>
The table for determining the tendency of the character effect 100 has been described above. Next, a table for determining the specific content of the character effect 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various tables shown in FIGS. 44 to 50 are specific contents of presentation (image data) based on information such as increase/decrease in the number of people in the Koga/Iga camp and whether or not special production (EP battle or special battle) is performed. Is a table for determining.

<ART production decision table when there is a change>
The ART effect determination table when there is an increase/decrease will be described with reference to FIG. The increase/decrease ART production determination table shown in FIG. 44 is referred to when a transition No. in which the Iga camp is reduced by one in a state where there are two or more Koga camps and the internal winning combination does not include BB. It should be noted that other transition number and the ART effect table when there is an increase/decrease when BB is included in the internal winning combination will be omitted. When there is a change, the ART effect table defines lottery value information about effect numbers for each internal winning combination. The effect number is information that defines specific effect contents.

<ART production decision table when there is no increase or decrease>
The ART effect determination table when there is no increase or decrease will be described with reference to FIG. In the ART production determination table when there is no increase/decrease shown in FIG. 45, the transition number other than the special battle when the Koga camp has one player and the Iga camp has two or more players is determined, the ART continuation flag is “0”, and the ART status flag is Referenced when the mode is "mode 1 to 4." It should be noted that other than that, the ART effect determination table at the time of no increase/decrease referred to in the case of the transition number, the ART continuation flag, and the ART state flag will be omitted. When there is no increase or decrease, the ART effect determination table defines lottery value information for effect numbers for each internal winning combination.

<Direction decision table when special battle occurs>
The special battle occurrence effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 46. The special battle occurrence effect determination table is referred to when a special battle No. “0” is determined in the special battle transition lottery table (FIG. 43 ). The special battle occurrence effect determination table defines lottery value information for effect numbers for each internal winning combination, ART continuation flag, and ART state flag.

<Special battle production decision table>
The special battle effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 47. The special battle effect determination table shown in FIG. 47 is a table referred to in the first game of the special battle, but the special battle effect determination table referred to in the second and subsequent games is omitted. The number of games in the special battle is managed based on the value of the special battle counter that counts the number of games in the special battle. The special battle effect determination table defines lottery value information about the effect number for each number of ART games, internal winning combination, and ART continuation flag.

<EP production decision table>
With reference to FIG. 48, an EP occurrence effect determination table will be described. The EP production effect determination table is referred to when an EP number other than “0” is determined. The EP production effect determination table shown in FIG. 45 is referred to when an EP No. “1”, an internal winning combination other than BB, and a transition No. for which Koga decreases are determined. It should be noted that other EP Nos, internal winning combinations, and EP occurrence effect determination tables that are referred to in the case of transition Nos. are omitted. Here, the EP occurrence effect determination table defines information on lottery values for effect numbers for each internal winning combination.

<EP performance determination table>
The EP effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 49. The EP effect determination table defines lottery value information for effect numbers for each EP number and transition number.

<Direction decision table during privilege ART>
With reference to FIG. 50, the bonus ART mid-stage effect determination table will be described. The effect determination table during the privilege ART is referred to during the privilege ART. The bonus ART midtime effect determination table shown in FIG. 50 is referred to when the internal winning combination is other than BB and the ART continuation flag is “0”. It should be noted that description will be omitted regarding the special effect ART during effect table that is referred to in other cases. The bonus ART midtime effect determination table defines lottery value information about the effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Table that defines the contents of the image reel effect 105>
The description of the table defining the content of the character effect 100 has been given above. Next, a table defining the contents of the image reel effect 105 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Direction state determination table>
The effect state determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect state determination table defines information on effect state numbers corresponding to effect numbers. The effect state number is used to determine the effect contents of the image reel effect 105.

<Direction group decision table>
The effect group determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 52. The production group determination table shown in FIG. 52 is referred to when the production state number “P0”, the ART continuation flag “0”, the transition number for which Koga decreases, and the internal winning combination is other than BB. Note that the effect group determination table that is referred to in other cases is omitted.

The effect group determination table defines lottery value information for effect group numbers for each internal winning combination. The effect group number defines the type of image displayed on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R. For example, in the production group number “0 to 2”, the symbol image shown in (2) of FIG. 37 is displayed in a rotated/stopped state on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R. On the other hand, in the effect group number “3”, a predetermined character image is rotated/stopped and displayed on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R.

<ART reel production decision table>
The ART reel effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART reel effect determination table is referred to when the effect group number is "1". The ART reel effect determination table in FIG. 53 is referred to when the effect state No. “P0” and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the ART reel effect determination table referred to in other cases is omitted. To do. The ART reel effect determination table defines lottery value information about the reel effect number for each internal winning combination. The reel effect number is information defining specific effect contents of the image reel effect 105.

<Direction decision table during navigation>
The navigation time effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 54. The navigation time effect determination table is referred to when the effect group number is "2". The navigation time effect determination table in FIG. 54 is referred to when the ART continuation flag is “0” and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the navigation time effect determination table referred to in other cases is omitted. To do. The navigation time effect determination table defines information on the lottery value for the reel effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Anime reel production decision table>
The anime reel production determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 55. The anime reel production determination table is referred to when the production group number is "3". The animation reel effect determination table in FIG. 55 is referred to when an effect number other than EP is determined, the ART continuation flag is “0”, and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but is referred to in other cases. The animation reel production determination table will be omitted. The anime reel effect determination table defines lottery value information about the reel effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Stop symbol determination table>
The stop symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop symbol determination table is referred to when the effect group number is other than "3 (animated reel)", and defines information about the symbol image displayed when the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped. The stop symbol determination table in FIG. 56 is referred to when the effect state No. “P0”, the ART continuation flag “0”, and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the stop symbol determination referred to in other cases. The table is omitted.

The stop symbol determination table defines the lottery value information for the stop symbol No for each internal winning combination. The stop symbol No. is information defining the symbol image displayed when the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped, for each order of the stopped sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R.

[Program flow executed on pachi-slot]
Next, the program flow executed in the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

[Main flow chart under control of main CPU of main control circuit]
A main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. 57.

First, the main CPU 31 specifies a storage area for initialization at the end of the game, initializes the storage area (step S11), and proceeds to step S12. For example, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the operation stop button storage area, the valid stop button storage area, the symbol storage area, and the expected display combination storage area. In this process, the main CPU 31 also checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes the input/output port, and so on.

In step S12, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance/start check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a lottery random number value and stores it in the random number storage area (step S13). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S13 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 58 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 carries out an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S14). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination (winning request flag).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs reel stop initialization processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the area related to the control for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S16). The start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S17). Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S18). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes reel stop control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S19).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S20). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination determining process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S21). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination command including the determined display combination information in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process.

Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals (step S23). In this processing, the number of medals corresponding to the determined display combination is paid out. In the present embodiment, the payout upper limit number is set to nine. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operation is being performed (step S24). In this process, it is determined whether the BB game state flag or the RB game state flag is on. At this time, if it is determined that the bonus is in operation, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S25). The CPU 31 performs an RT game number counter updating process described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S26). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S27), and then performs a process of step S2.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIGS. 58 and 59, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value for lottery, the game state and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the game state flag storage area to obtain the game state flag, and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the lottery number based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S31).

Next, the main CPU 31 conducts lottery value change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S32), and proceeds to step S33. In this process, the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 are changed according to the RT game status flag. In step S33, the main CPU 31 sets the extracted random number for random determination as a random number for determination, and sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the lottery number as the winning number and refers to the internal lottery table to obtain the lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S34). Then, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S35).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a carry has been carried out (step S36). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S35 is negative. At this time, if a carry is carried out, the main CPU 31 obtains the small win/replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S40), and subsequently performs the process of step S41. On the other hand, if the carry is not carried out, the main CPU 31 subsequently carries out the processing of step S37.

In step S37, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the lottery number. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is "0" (step S38). At this time, when the number of lotteries is "0", the main CPU 31 sets "0" as the small win/replay data pointer and "0" as the bonus data pointer (step S39). Then, the process of step S41 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

In step S41, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (hit request flag) based on the small winning combination/replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S42). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storing area is "0" (step S43). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44, while when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S50.

In step S44, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is a winning prohibited combination according to the gaming state (step S45). Here, when the BB game state flag is on and the internal winning combination is BB, or when the RB game state flag is on and the internal winning combination is RB, it is determined that the winning combination is prohibited.

At this time, if the winning combination is not a winning combination, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S50. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not a winning combination, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs a process of step S46. In step S46, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the internal winning combination storage area.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) is BB (step S47). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and sets the flag RT game status flag to ON (step S48), and when NO, the main CPU 31 sets the high RT game status. The flag is set to ON (step S49).

Then, in step S50, the main CPU 31 acquires the internal winning combination stored in the internal carryover combination storing area, stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area and the internal carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area, The internal lottery process ends.

[Lottery value change processing]
The lottery value change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT gaming status flag is on (step S61). At this time, if the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table to change the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 (step S62), and change the lottery value. The process ends. On the other hand, when the RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the lottery value change processing.

[Reel stop initialization processing]
The reel stop initialization process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 acquires the pressing order determination flag and the pull-in priority table selection data based on the stop initialization table (step S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pressing order determination flag is 1 (step S72).

At this time, if the pressing order determination flag is 1, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S74. If the pressing order determination flag is not 1, the main CPU 31 subsequently proceeds to step S73. Perform processing. In step S73, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table selection data as the attraction priority table number.

Then, the main CPU 31 selects and stores the forward press table selection data, the forward press table change data, and the irregular press table selection data based on the stop initialization table (step S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all the symbol storage areas (step S75).

Then, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S76). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S77), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Display combination storing process]
The expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, the winning combination to be drawn is determined with the highest priority among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol storage area.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S82). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the main reel on the left side of the rotating main reels.

Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the address of the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the determined reel to be searched (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S84). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data to "0" and the symbol check count to "21" (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S86). In this processing, the main CPU 31 searches for a displayable combination based on the symbol data of the main reel that has already stopped and the symbol position data of the search target.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 will explain the attraction-in priority data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S87). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (step S88).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds 1 to the symbol position data (step S89). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S90). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S91, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S86 is performed. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all of the symbol positions “0” to “21” have been searched. In step S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed the number of times. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process, and when the determination is NO, the process of step S82 is performed. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all reels have been searched.

[Priority acquisition order data acquisition process]
The priority attraction-in ranking data acquisition processing will be described with reference to FIG. 63. In the priority attraction-in order data acquisition processing, a winning combination that can be displayed is specified among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol position.

First, the main CPU 31 clears the target bit of the display combination storing area corresponding to the winning operation flag including ANY according to the search target reel (step S101). That is, the target bit of the 9-card combination 5 is cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and stores the result in the display combination storage area (step S102). By this processing, a winning combination that can be displayed is specified among the winning combinations that can be displayed.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the prohibited winning operation position (step S103). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a symbol position in which a winning combination not determined as an internal winning combination is won. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S105, and when the determination is NO, the process of step S107.

In step S105, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (that is, at the time of the third stop). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S106, and when the determination is NO, determines whether the data including ANY interferes (step S107). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S106, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S107 is performed. In step S106, stop prohibition (000H) is set as the priority attraction-in rank data, and the priority attraction-in rank acquisition processing ends. In addition, the processing of steps S103 to S106 prohibits the stop at the symbol position where the winning of the winning combination that is not determined as the internal winning combination is fixed when the processing is stopped.

In step S107, the main CPU 31 sets stoppable (001H) as the initial value of the priority attraction-in order data, and performs the process of step S108. In step S108, the main CPU 31 sets the leading address and the number of checks of the pull-in priority table according to the set pull-in priority table number.

Then, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the display combination storing area and the pull-in data (step S109). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the retractable position (logical product is not "0") (step S110). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 synthesizes the corresponding priority attraction-in ranking data (step S111) and performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S112.

In step S112, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S113). If the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 updates the address of the attraction-in priority table (step S114), and then performs the process of step S109. On the other hand, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 sets the superior attraction-in destination ranking data (step S115), and ends the priority attraction-in ranking acquisition processing.

[Prize winning search processing]
With reference to FIG. 64, a display combination search process in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the start address of the symbol storing area (step S121). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S122), and performs the process of step S123.

In step S123, the main CPU 31 generates symbol corresponding winning operation flag data from the stored symbol code. Then, the main CPU31 synthesizes the generated symbol corresponding winning operation flag data and the display combination area, and updates the display combination storage area (step S124).

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S125). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S126, and if the determination is NO, then the process of step S127.

In step S126, the main CPU 31 acquires the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter. In step S127, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of winning lines has been searched. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S128 is performed. In step S128, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area and performs the process of step S122.

[Selection process of pull-in priority table]
The attraction-in priority table selection processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority table number (excluding the attraction-in priority table number for the first stop) has already been set (step S131). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the attraction-in priority table selection process, while if the determination is NO, the process of step S132 is performed. If the set attraction-in priority table number is the attraction-in priority table number for the first stop, NO is determined. In step S132, it is determined whether or not after the second stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 1). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, while when the determination is NO, it is determined whether or not all reels are rotating (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 3). It is determined (step S133).

When all reels are rotating, the main CPU 31 refers to the attraction priority table selection table, and based on the attraction priority table selection data, the attraction priority table number for the first stop corresponding to the reel to be searched. Is set (step S134), and the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated.

When all the reels are not rotating (note that since the attraction-in priority table selection processing is not performed after the third stop, the case where all the reels are not rotating is after the first stop), the main CPU 31 causes the pull-in. Referring to the priority table selection table, based on the pull-in priority table selection number, set the pull-in priority table numbers for the second and third stop depending on the types of the reel to be searched and the ineffective stop button (step S135), and the attraction-in priority table selection process ends. That is, when the ineffective stop button is the left stop button 7L and the search target reel is the middle main reel 3C, the pull-in priority table number corresponding to “left→middle” is set.

[Reel stop control processing]
With reference to FIG. 66, the reel stop control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described. ..

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S141). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S142. On the other hand, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141 again.

In step S142, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit of the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Then, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S143). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S144), and performs the process of step S145. In step S145, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information about the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. As a result, the sub control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

In step S146, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets the planned stop position as the symbol position data (step S147). 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 S148).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S149) and performs a process of step S150. In step S150, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is during the third stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0). At this time, if it is the third stop time, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when it is not the third stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the expected display combination storing process of FIG. 62 (step S151), and then performs the process of step S141. Thus, in the pachi-slot 1, prior to the process of stopping the rotation of the next main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, priority drawing order data for each symbol position of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating Is stored.

[Slip piece number determination process]
With reference to FIG. 67, the process for determining the number of sliding pieces will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (step S161). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S162). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S164, and if it is not the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S163.

In step S163, the main CPU 31 performs the second/third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 68, and performs the processing of step S171. In step S164, it is determined whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S165, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S167.

In step S165, the main CPU 31 obtains the forward selection table selection data and the symbol counter, subsequently refers to the corresponding forward pressing first stop table, and based on the symbol counter, the number of slide pieces for stop data. And the line change status are acquired (step S166). Then, the main CPU31 performs the process of step S171.

In step S167, the main CPU 31 acquires the irregular press-time table selection data and sets the corresponding irregular press-time stop table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (step S168) described later with reference to FIG. 69 and a line mask data change process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S169).

Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the set irregular press-time stop table, obtains the number of slide frames for stop data based on the line mask data (step S170), and then performs the process of step S171. In step S171, the main CPU 31 performs a priority attraction-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71, and ends the sliding piece number determination process.

[Second and third stop processing]
The second/third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 68.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop (step S181). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184. In step S182, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the forward push (the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S183, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184.

In step S183, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process described later with reference to FIG. 69, and subsequently performs a line mask data change process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S184). .. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (step S185), and ends the second and third stop processes.

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is on (step S191). At this time, if the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (step S192), and ends the line change bit check process. On the other hand, if the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line status is set (step S201). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S202, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S205.

In step S202, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (step S203), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the left twice (step S204), and ends the line mask data changing process.

In step S205, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S206), and ends the line mask data changing process. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process.

[Priority access control processing]
71, the priority attraction-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets "5" as the initial value of the priority order counter and "5" as the number of checks (step S211). Then, the main CPU31 performs the process of step S212.

In step S212, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the priority table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data. Then, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (step S213). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding pieces to the predicted start address of the stop, and acquires the pull-in priority data (step S214).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction-in priority data (step S215). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the priority attraction-in ranking data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding pieces (step S216), and then performs the processing of step S217. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority attraction-in rank data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S217.

In step S217, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S218). At this time, when the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 restores the number of slide frames that have been retracted (step S219), and ends the priority attraction-in control process. On the other hand, when the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S213.

In this way, in the priority attraction-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of slide symbols in which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination for which attraction with a higher priority is to be displayed, from among a plurality of types of slide symbols. decide.

[Control change processing]
The control change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not after the third stop (step S221). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S222, while if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. In step S222, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not after the second stop.

When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the second post-stop control change process described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S223), and ends the control change process. On the other hand, in the case of NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S224.

In step S224, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the forward push is performed. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S225, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. In step S225, the main CPU 31 acquires the forward-press control change table corresponding to the forward-press table change data, and sets the number of searches.

Then, the main CPU 31 acquires the scheduled stop position (step S226). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the changed position (step S227). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the changed position and the planned stop position match (step S228). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S230, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S229. In step S229, it is determined whether or not the number of searches is "0". If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S227 is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 31 obtains the second/third stop table numbers for forward pressing and C line check data according to the value of the line change status. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second/third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing (step S231), and the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

[Control change processing after second stop]
The second post-stop control change processing will be described with reference to FIG. 73.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the forward push is performed (step S241). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S242, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the second post-stop control change process.

In step S242, the main CPU 31 determines whether the C line check data is on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S243, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the second post-stop control change process.

In step S243, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S244, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the second post-stop control change process.

In step S244, the main CPU 31 adds "1" to the stored forward-pressing second/third stop table number and sets it in the corresponding stop table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the C line status (step S245) and ends the second post-stop control change process.

[Display combination determination processing]
The display combination determining process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB game state flag is on (step S601). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determining process, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S602.

In step S602, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the raising lip lottery RT gaming state flag is on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S603, and when the determination is NO, the process of step S607.

In step S603, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 7 or 8. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the high RT gaming state flag to ON (step S604), and ends the display combination determining process. When setting any RT game status flag to ON, the RT game status flag that was already ON is set to OFF (clear). That is, the two RT game status flags are never turned on at the same time.

On the other hand, when the display combination is not Replay 7 or 8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is one-piece combination 1 to 5 (step S605). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT game state flag (step S606), and ends the display combination determining process. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determining process.

In step S607, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the high RT gaming state flag is turned on when the raising lip lottery RT gaming state flag is not turned on. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S608, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S610.

In step S608, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is one-sheet combination 1-5. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT game status flag (step S609) and ends the display combination determining process. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determining process.

In step S610, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT game state flag for effect or the RT game state flag between flags is ON. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determining process, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S611.

In step S611, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replays 4 to 6. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT game state flag for effect, sets the RT game number counter to 1 (step S612), and ends the display combination determining process. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determining process.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "0" (step S261). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S262, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S264. In step S262, the main CPU 31 performs a BB end process, and then performs a process of step S263. In the BB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB game state flag and the RB game state flag to OFF. In step S263, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus end command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the bonus end check process. The bonus end command includes information such as the type of bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. As a result, the sub control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the end of the bonus.

In step S264, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1, 2 gaming state flags are on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S265, and when the determination is NO, ends the bonus end check process. In step S265, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the available game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the game-allowed number counter are "0" (step S266). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 then performs RB end processing (step S267), and ends the bonus end check processing. In the RB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB game state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check processing.

[RT game number counter update processing]
The RT game number counter updating process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game state flag for effect is on (step S271). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S272, and if the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter updating process.

In step S272, the RT game number counter is decremented by "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is "0" (step S273). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT game state flag for effect (step S274), and ends the RT game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter updating process.

[Bonus activation check processing]
With reference to FIG. 77, a bonus operation check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 operates the bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination (winning operation flag) is BB1 to BB5 (step S281). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the BB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S282). Specifically, the BB game state flag corresponding to the game state flag storage area is stored, and "27" is stored in the bonus end number counter.

Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value in the carryover combination storing area (step S283). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the raising-rip lottery RT in-operation flag to ON (step S284). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S285), and ends the bonus operation check process. The stored bonus start command includes information such as the type of bonus that has started and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the bonus type.

On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1 to BB5, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is RB1 or RB2 (step S286). If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 executes the RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S287), and then executes the process of step S288. In step S288, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storing area, subsequently sets the high RT gaming state flag to off (step S289), and ends the bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when the display combination is not RB1 or RB2, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is one of replays 1 to 8 (step S290). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the inserted number counter to the automatic inserted number counter (step S291), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Referring to FIG. 78, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S301). Then, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S302). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence/absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 33S, the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process. Thereby, various effects can be executed by using the operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a communication data transmission process (step S303). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs reel control processing (step S304). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, a constant speed. Then, control is performed so that the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp/7SEG drive process (step S305). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S306), and finishes the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program Flow Executed by Sub CPU of Sub Control Circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 to 90.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 79. First, the sub CPU 81 checks command reception (step S401), and proceeds to step S402. In step S402, the sub CPU 81 extracts the command type. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (step S403). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S404, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S401. In step S404, the received command is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S401.

[Production registration task]
Next, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 takes out a message from the message queue (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (S412). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S413). For example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of reel whose rotation has stopped, the display combination, the operating flag, and the like, which are specified by the parameters, are copied to the storage area provided in the sub RAM 83.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 (S414). In this processing, depending on the type of the received command, determination of effect contents, effect data registration, and the like are performed.

The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S414 or when it is determined in S412 that there is no message (S415). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S416). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S417). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the lamp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 80 described later). When this process ends, the process moves to S411.

[Production content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, a flowchart of the effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S421). When it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S422), and subsequently performs a process of step S423. In step S423, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ART state flag is “0”. When the ART state flag is not "0" (that is, during ART), the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S424), and then the step The process of S425 is performed. On the other hand, when the ART state flag is "0", the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S425. In step S425, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of start based on the registered effect number, and ends the effect content determination process.

On the other hand, when the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S426). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of stop according to the registered effect number, reel effect number, stop symbol No, and operation stop button type (step S427), and effects. The content determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S428). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 87, and ends the effect content determination process.

On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S430). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception time process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 (step S431), and ends the effect content determination process.

On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S432). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 90 (step S433), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing.

[Process when start command is received]
The start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 82 and 83.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the high probability counter is "0" (step S441). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the high-probability state lottery table, determines the high-probability game number and the ART lottery state flag based on the internal winning combination, and sets them (step S442), and in step S443. Perform processing. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S443.

In step S443, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1 to BB5. If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S444, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S447 is performed. In step S444, the sub CPU 81 clears the high-probability game number counter and the ART game number counter.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the promotion game number counter is "0" (step S445). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S447, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S446. In step S446, the sub CPU 81 clears the high-probability-game number counter and sets the promotion flag to ON.

In step S447, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is on. If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S448, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S451 of FIG. 83 is performed. In step S448, a production number is determined and registered based on the game state and the internal winning combination by referring to a production determination table (not shown) (step S448), and the start command reception process is ended.

In step S451, it is determined whether the privilege ART flag is on. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special effect during ART ART determination table, determines and registers an effect number based on the internal winning combination and the ART continuation flag (step S459), and the start command reception process. To finish.

On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the EP No is “1” or more, or the special battle No is “1” or more. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs EP/special battle effect production determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S453), and ends the start command reception processing.

On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 updates the character pattern according to the shift No (step S454). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the number-of-persons transfer lottery table according to the character pattern and the scenario, determines the transfer No. based on the number of ART games and the ART continuation flag, and sets the transfer No (step S455).

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the EP transition lottery table corresponding to the transition number and the ART status flag, determines the EP No based on the ART continuation flag and the number of ART games, and sets the EP number (step S456). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special battle transition lottery table corresponding to the transition No, and determines and sets the special battle No based on the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the scenario (step S457). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs an ART effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 85 (step S458), and ends the start command reception process.

[EP/Special battle production process]
The effect determination process during the EP/special battle will be described with reference to FIG. 84.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the EPNo is "0" (step S461). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S464. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the EP effect determination table and determines and registers the effect number based on the EP No and the transition No (step S462). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 clears EPNo (step S463), and ends the EP/special battle effect determination process.

In step S464, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the special battle game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special battle effect determination table and determines and registers an effect number based on the internal winning combination, the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the number of special battle games (step S465).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined effect number is the special battle end number (step S466). For example, if the effect number is "193", it is determined that the special battle end number. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the special battle No. and the special battle game number counter (step S467), and ends the EP/special battle effect determination process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the EP/special battle effect determination process.

[ART effect determination process]
The ART effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 85.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special battle No is "0" (step S471). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S473, and if NO, it refers to the special battle occurrence effect determination table, and based on the internal winning combination, the ART continuation flag, and the ART state flag. The effect number is determined and registered (step S472), and the ART effect determination process is ended.

In step S473, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the EPNo is “0”. If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S475, and if the determination is NO, it refers to the EP occurrence effect determination table and assigns the effect number based on the internal winning combination, the EPNo, and the transition No. It is determined and registered (step S474), and the ART effect determination process is ended.

In step S475, it is determined whether or not a transition number that increases or decreases the number of characters has been determined. If this determination is YES, the effect determination table with increase/decrease is referred to, the effect number is determined and registered based on the internal winning combination, the character pattern, and the transition number (step S476), and the ART effect determination processing is ended. To do. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect determination table without increase/decrease, and determines and registers the effect number based on the character pattern, the ART continuation flag, and the ART state flag (step S477). , Finishes the ART effect determination process.

[Sub reel initial setting processing]
The sub reel initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 86.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect state determination table and determines the effect state number based on the effect number (step S481). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group determination table, and determines the effect group number based on the internal winning combination, the effect state number, the ART continuation flag, and the transition number (step S482).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group number is "1" (step S483). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART reel effect determination table, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the effect state number, the internal winning combination, and the ART continuation flag (step S484), The process of step S489 is performed.

On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group number is "2" (step S485). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the navigation reel effect determination table, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the internal winning combination and the ART continuation flag (step S486), and the process of step S489. I do.

On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group number is "3" (step S487). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the animation reel effect determination table, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the effect number, the internal winning combination, and the ART continuation flag (step S488), and the sub reel. The initialization process ends. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S489.

In step S489, the sub CPU 81 refers to the stop symbol determination table, determines and registers the stop symbol number based on the effect state No, the ART continuation flag, and the internal winning combination, and ends the sub reel initial setting process.

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

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB game state flag is on (step S491). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505, and if NO, the process of step S492. In step S492, a counter updating process described later with reference to FIG. 88 is performed.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART gaming state flag is on (any one of modes 1 to 4) (step S493). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S494, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S505 is performed. In step S494, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the values of the ART game number counter and the privilege ART game number counter are "0". If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S495, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S505. The ART game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games in the ART, and the privilege ART game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games in the privilege ART.

In step S495, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the privilege ART flag is on. The privilege ART flag is information for determining whether or not the privilege ART is in progress. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S496, and when the determination is NO, the process of step S499.

In step S496, the sub CPU 81 turns off the privilege ART flag. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the scenario lottery table and determines and sets a scenario based on the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, the ART state flag, and the number of promoted games (step S497). Next, referring to the initial lottery table, the character pattern is determined and set based on the scenario, the ART state flag, the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the number of promoted games (step S498). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505.

In step S499, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART continuation flag is on. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S500, and if NO, the process of step S504. In step S500, the sub CPU 81 sets the privilege ART flag to ON, and sets the privilege ART game number counter to "20". Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the promotion flag to off (step S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuous lottery table 1, determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the number of promoted games based on the ART state flag (step S503), and executes the processing of step S505. To do.

In step S504, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART state flag to OFF, and performs the process of step S505. In step S505, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display in accordance with the effect number and the display combination that are registered, and ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command.

[Counter update process]
The counter updating process will be described with reference to FIG. 88.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the high-probability game number counter is "1" or more (step S511). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S512, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S515. In step S512, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the high-probability game number counter, and performs the process of step S513.

In step S513, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the high-probability game number counter is "0". When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the high-probability game number counter, sets the ART lottery state flag to OFF (general) (step S514), and ends the counter updating process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the counter updating process.

In step S515, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the privilege ART flag is on. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 decrements the privilege ART game number counter by "1" (step S516), and ends the counter updating process. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S517.

In step S517, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more. If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S518, and if the determination is NO, ends the counter updating process. In step S518, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the ART game number counter.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the promotion game number counter is "1" or more (step S519). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S520, and if the determination is NO, the counter updating process ends. In step S520, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the promotion game number counter.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the values of the promotion game number counter and the ART game number counter are "0" (step S521). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the promotion flag to ON (step S522), and ends the sub reel initial setting process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the sub reel initial setting process.

[Processing when a bonus start command is received]
The bonus start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. 89.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is "0" (step S531). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S532, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S534.

In step S532, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART win lottery table for first time hits, and determines and sets the ART state flag based on the ART lottery state flag and the type of BB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 clears (general) the ART lottery state flag (step S533) and performs the process of step S536.

In step S534, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART state ART lottery table and determines and sets the ART state flag based on the promotion flag, the ART state flag, and the type of BB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns off the promotion flag (step S535) and performs the process of step S536.

In step S536, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the bonus according to the registered effect number and the type of bonus, and ends the bonus start command reception time process.

[Processing when bonus end command is received]
The bonus end command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. 90.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is "0" (step S541). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S547, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S542. In step S542, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART continuation flag is on. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuation lottery table 1, determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the ART game count, and the promotion game count based on the ART status flag (step S543), The process of step S545 is performed. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuation random determination table 2 and determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the continuous game number based on the ART state flag (step S544). ), the process of step S545 is performed.

In step S545, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial number of people table and determines and sets a character pattern based on the scenario, the ART state flag, the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the number of promoted games (step S546). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for ending the bonus in accordance with the registered effect number and ART state flag (step S547), and ends the bonus end command reception time process.

[Function and effect of pachi-slot 1]
The configuration of the pachi-slot 1 and its processing flow have been described above. Below, the effect of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

<Management of RT gaming status flag during bonus status>
In pachi-slot 1, if RB1 and RB2 are determined as internal winning combinations during the bonus state, the high-RT game state is entered by changing to a high RT (NO in step S47 of FIG. 59 → high-RT gaming state in step S49). Flag on). In this case, when the internally won RB1 and RB2 are won, the transitioned high RT is ended, the state is shifted to the general game state, and the winning probability of the replay is changed to be low (at step S289 of FIG. 77, the high RT gaming state). Flag off). Then, in the pachi-slot 1, such a change in the winning probability of the replay during the bonus state is maintained even in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends.

Thereby, the winning probability of replay in the non-bonus state after the end of the bonus state can be changed depending on whether or not the internally won RB1 and RB2 are won in the bonus state. That is, it is possible to determine the occurrence of a state in which the winning probability of the replay after the bonus state ends is high, based on the operation of the player in the bonus state. As a result, the game does not become monotonous during the bonus state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In this case, in the pachi-slot 1, when the RBs 1 and 2 are internally won during the bonus state, the liquid crystal display device 5 gives a notification for avoiding the winning of the RBs 1 and 2.

By such notification, the player can avoid winning the prizes RB1 and RB2, and can realize the occurrence of a state in which the replay probability is high after the bonus state ends, by his own stop operation.

In addition, in the bonus state, in addition to RB1 and RB2 (carried over), replays 1 to 8, 9-card combination 1 to 5, or 1-card combination 1 to 5 may be determined as an internal winning combination. In such a case, the replays 1 to 8, the 9-card combination 1 to 5 or the 1-card combination 1 to 5 are controlled to be drawn in priority to the RBs 1 and 2, so that other combinations in addition to the RBs 1 and 2 are controlled. At the same time, when the internal winning combination is determined, it is not necessary to give the notification for avoiding the winning of RB1 and RB2. That is, "the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means" is synonymous with that no combination other than the predetermined winning combinations (RB1, 2) is determined as the internal winning combination.

Here, in the pachi-slot 1, as a state where the winning probability of the replay is different, in addition to the normal gaming state and the high RT, the raising-lip lottery RT is provided. In this raised rip lottery RT, the replays 7 and 8 may be determined as the internal winning combination, and the replays 7 and 8 may not be determined as the internal winning combination in other states (the winnings in FIGS. 11 to 14). The number "3", and the winning number "10" in FIG. 15). When the replays 7 and 8 win in the non-bonus state, the replay probability is changed to a high RT and the replay probability is increased (step S257 in FIG. 74). That is, it can be said that the raising-rip lottery state is a state that triggers the shift to the high RT. When the bonus state starts, the process goes to the increase-rep lottery RT (step S284 in FIG. 77). The lottery RT is maintained.

Therefore, even if the bonus state ends without the RB1 and RB2 being determined as the internal winning combination, the replays 7 and 8 can be determined as the internal winning combination in the non-bonus state after the end. As a result, it is possible to shift to the high RT under conditions other than the player's stop operation, so that the player is given the opportunity to shift to the high RT regardless of whether the RB1 or 2 is internally won/not won. be able to.

It should be noted that in Pachi-Slot 1, the high RT is set only when the replays 7 and 8 win during the non-bonus state (NO in step S251 of FIG. 74), but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the replays 7 and 8 win during the state, the high RT may be set.

<Continuation of ART>
In Pachi-slot 1, a 6-choice combination is provided, and 9 medals are paid out when 6 answers are correctly answered, and 2 medals (1 coin×2 lines) are paid out when the answer is unsuccessful. Then, the liquid crystal display device 5 is notified of the condition that is the correct answer for such six options. Here, in the pachi-slot 1, at the start of the bonus state, it is determined whether or not this notification is performed, and the continuation probability (ART state flag: modes 1 to 4) that is the probability that the notification is repeatedly performed (FIG. 89, step S532). When it is determined to give the notification, the number of games (the number of ART games) to be notified at the end of the bonus state is determined, and whether or not to give another notification after the number of games is exhausted (ART continuation flag) Is determined based on the continuation probability (step S543 in FIG. 90). In this case, when it is determined to perform the notification again, the notification for the specific number of games (privilege ART) is performed in addition to the notification for the determined number of games, and it is determined not to perform the notification again. In the case where the number of games has been decided, the notification for the determined number of games is given. Here, when it is determined that the notification is performed again, the number of games to be notified again is determined before the notification for the specific number of games is performed, and after the number of games is exhausted, the notification is performed again. Whether or not to notify is determined based on the continuation probability (step S503 in FIG. 87).

As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, the total notification period is determined by two types of lottery, that is, the lottery for the number of games to be notified and the lottery for whether or not to notify again. In particular, the notification period can be continuously set by performing the lottery as to whether or not to perform the notification again. In addition, when it is determined to perform the notification again, the notification for the specific number of games is also performed, so the player is more expecting that the notification will be performed again, and whether to continue. It is possible to make people interested and enhance the interest of the game.

In particular, in Pachi-slot 1, if the six winning combinations fail and one winning combination is won, the high RT ends (step S259 in FIG. 74). Therefore, the player becomes more interested in the total notification period.

In this case, in the pachi-slot 1, if BB1 to 5 are determined as the internal winning combination while the notification is being performed, the continuation probability (ART state flag: modes 1 to 4) is changed.

As a result, the degree of expectation for the comprehensive notification period changes, and the enjoyment of the game improves.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1, when determining the number of games to be notified (the number of ART games), the number of promoted games is also determined (step S543 etc. in FIG. 90). When the number of promoted games is 1 or more and BB1 to 5 are determined as the internal winning combination, the continuation probability is changed to the continuation probability that continues with a higher probability (step S534 in FIG. 89, FIG. 34). (See ART state lottery table for ART during promotion of promotion flag (ON)).

Therefore, the player can be interested in the internal winnings of BB1 to BB5 other than the shift to the bonus state. That is, the player becomes interested in the number of games internally won in BB1 to BB5, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1, when it is determined that the re-notification is not performed, when BB1 to BB5 are determined as the internal winning combination, it is further determined whether or not the re-notification is performed ( Step S543 in FIG. 90).

As a result, the internal winning of the BBs 1 to 5 gives an opportunity to make the notification again even if it is determined that the notification is not made once again. Therefore, the notification is interrupted due to the bonus state. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered, and further it is possible to continue to give the player a sense of expectation of continuation until the comprehensive period of the notification ends.

In Pachi-slot 1, the number of promoted games and the number of games to be notified (the number of ART games) are the same, and if it is determined that the notification will be made again, the continuation probability becomes a continuation probability with a higher probability. It is changed (see step S501 in FIG. 87, ART state lottery table during ART continuation of promotion flag (ON) in FIG. 35).

As a result, the degree of expectation for the comprehensive notification period changes, and the enjoyment of the game improves.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1, the character effect 100 and the image reel effect 105 are performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the notification is being performed. The character effect 100 and the image reel effect 105 differ depending on the continuation flag for determining whether or not another notification is given.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests the determination result of whether or not to perform the notification again.

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

In the present embodiment, continuous lottery of ART is newly performed when BB1 to 5 are internally won during ART, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when BB1 to 5 are internally won during the ART, 6 winning combinations may be notified between the flags being internally won to BB1 to 5. In this case, it is preferable that the number of AT games between flags is determined by a lottery separately, and six combinations are notified by the number of games determined until the bonus is won. Further, after the bonus state ends, the 6-option combination may be notified again or not.

In this case, the indication effects of BB1 to BB may be performed during the number of AT games between flags. In addition, by appropriately performing the fake omen effect during ART, it is possible to prevent the game during ART from becoming monotonous.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ART state flag having a high continuation probability is always determined when the promotion flag is ON, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the continuation probability may be changed only when the promotion flag is on. That is, the ART state flag may be determined again only when the promotion flag is on, and the ART state flag may not be determined again when the promotion flag is off.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games of the privilege ART is set to the fixed number of games (20 games), but it is not limited to this. The number of games of the privilege ART may also be determined by lottery as appropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push order AT for notifying the push order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is performed as the notification of the six combinations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the timing of the operation of stopping the 6-choice combination is appropriate, a 9-card combination will be won, and if it is not appropriate, a 1-card combination will be won. May be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the replays 7, 8 (small win/replay data pointer "10") are raised and the internal winning combination can be determined only when the rip lottery RT gaming state flag is ON ( (See FIG. 11 to FIG. 15), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal winning combination may be determined in other states. That is, a general internal lottery table ((1) in FIG. 11), an internal lottery table for BB1 to 3 ((2) in FIG. 12), an internal lottery table for BB4,5 ((3) in FIG. 13), high RT. Internal lottery table ((5) in FIG. 14), inter-flag RT internal lottery table ((6) in FIG. 14), production RT internal lottery table ((7) in FIG. 14), and RB internal lottery. In any or all of the tables ((8) in FIG. 15), the small winning/replay data pointer “10” may be defined as a lottery value of “1” or more. In this case, it is preferable that the specified lottery value is significantly lower than that of the internal lottery table for raising-rip lottery RT ((4) in FIG. 14). Then, in these states, when the internally won replays 7 and 8 win, the high RT gaming state flag may be set to ON.

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

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

Claims (4)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of performing variable display and stop display of symbols,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a predetermined start trigger,
A plurality of stop operation means capable of accepting a stop operation by a player,
Based on the winning combination and the stop operation determined by the winning combination determination means, stop control means for stopping and displaying the symbols that are being variably displayed in the symbol display means,
As a combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, a plurality of first predetermined symbol combinations advantageous to the player are provided, and a second disadvantageous to the player as compared with the first predetermined symbol combination. There are multiple types of predetermined symbol combinations,
As the first predetermined symbol combination, a first predetermined symbol combination A, a first predetermined symbol combination B and a first predetermined symbol combination C are provided,
As the second predetermined symbol combination, a second predetermined symbol combination A and a second predetermined symbol combination B are provided,
The first predetermined symbol combination A and the second predetermined symbol combination A have different symbols in the first predetermined symbol display means among the plurality of symbol display means, but other than the first predetermined symbol display means. The symbols in the symbol display means are common,
The first predetermined symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B are different in the symbols in the second predetermined symbol display means different from the first predetermined symbol display means among the plurality of symbol display means. On the other hand, the symbols in the symbol display means other than the second predetermined symbol display means are common,
The first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A are different from the first predetermined symbol display unit and the second predetermined symbol display unit among the plurality of symbol display units, which are different from each other. While the symbols in the predetermined symbol display means are different, some of the symbols in the symbol display means other than the third predetermined symbol display means are common,
The stop control means,
A predetermined winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a stop operation is performed on the plurality of stop operating means in a predetermined order such that the stop operation on the first predetermined symbol display means is finally performed. When it is, it is possible to perform stop control so that the first predetermined symbol combination A is stopped and displayed,
When the stop operation for the plurality of stop operation means is performed in an order different from the predetermined order, and the stop operation for the second predetermined symbol display means is finally performed, the second predetermined symbol display After the symbols common to the first predetermined symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means other than the means, the first predetermined symbol is displayed on the second predetermined symbol display means. It is possible to perform stop control so that different symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol combination B and the second predetermined symbol combination B,
A specific winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, and a stopping operation is performed on the plurality of stopping operating means in a specific order such that the stopping operation on the third predetermined symbol display means is finally performed. In the case, when a symbol common to the first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means other than the third predetermined symbol display means, the third symbol is displayed. It is possible to perform stop control so that different symbols are stopped and displayed in the predetermined symbol display means in the first predetermined symbol combination C and the second predetermined symbol combination A,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A game value giving means for giving a game value of a number determined based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the stop control means,
The game value adding means,
When the first predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, more game value can be given than when the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit. Is possible,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of winning lines are set in the plurality of symbol display means,
The stop control means,
It is possible to perform stop control so that the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed along each of the two or more pay lines.
The game value adding means,
When the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed along each of the two or more winning lines, the winning number in which the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed in a number corresponding to the second predetermined symbol combination It is possible to give a game value of the number obtained by multiplying the number of lines.
The game machine according to claim 2, characterized in that. A gaming state control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The role determining means,
In the second gaming state, with a higher probability than in the first gaming state, it is possible to determine the specific winning combination that triggers the operation of the re-playing as a winning combination,
The game state control means,
In the second gaming state, when the second predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the stop control means, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the first gaming state.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that.

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