JP5399621B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, the start of rotation of each reel is requested. A start switch that outputs a signal to perform, a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel when an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, and these start Based on signals output from the switch and the stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and each reel is rotated and stopped. That the reel-type gaming machine is known. Usually, in such a swivel-type gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and medals are paid out when the winning is determined.

  Currently, in a mainstream spinning machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, this internal lottery result type is set to “internal The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the “winning combination”) and the timing of the stop operation by the player. In other words, if a winning combination is displayed on the display window on the condition that a winning result is obtained by an internal lottery and a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the winning is established. Will be. If a combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed on the display window on the condition that a result related to the bonus game is obtained by an internal lottery and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, The operation of the game will start.

In recent years, in a winning determination after all reels have stopped rotating, if it is determined that a combination of symbols related to the bonus game is displayed, a gaming machine is known in which all reels rotate in the forward and reverse directions in small increments. (For example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player observes the reel as if it were vibrating.
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  However, in such a gaming machine, since all the reels are rotated in the forward and reverse directions little by little, an overload is applied to the motor that controls the reels, resulting in a failure. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to observe the reel as it vibrates without applying a load to the reel and the motor that controls the reel.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the present invention provides the following.

(1) A plurality of first reels (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and a start operation (for example, a start operation described later, an operation of a start lever 6 described later). An internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later) is determined based on detection of a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) that performs detection and detection of a starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting unit. Detection of a combination determining means (for example, a means for performing an internal lottery process described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a stop operation (for example, a stop operation described later, an operation of pressing stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later). Stop operation detection means (for example, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS described later) to be performed, and the first reel is moved based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means. In addition to performing control to rotate, control is performed to stop the rotation of the first reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means. First variation control means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, means for performing reel stop control processing described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and a plurality of symbols are arranged and displayed by stopping. A plurality of second reels different from the first reel (for example, a sub reel 21L described later ) that display a plurality of symbols in the rotation direction through windows (for example, sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R described later). , 21C, 21R) and a plurality of pieces of correspondence information corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, a converted frame corresponding to the internal winning combination described later) Corresponding information storage means (for example, a post-conversion flag storage area described later, a sub RAM 83 described later, a means for performing flag conversion processing described later, a sub control circuit 72 described later), and the second reel And a control to stop the rotation of the second reel based on the correspondence information stored by the correspondence information storage means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means. Second variation control means (for example, stepping motors 114L, 114C, 114R described later, means for performing processing for receiving a reel stop command described later, sub control circuit 72 described later), and a plurality of the second reels , said column of the second three rows in the direction perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the reel or 4 or more rows of back lamps (e.g., below the sub reel back lamps part 112La, 11 Lb, as three rows of 112Lc) is formed, the direction of the perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotating direction and the second reel of the second reel over a plurality of symbols displayed through the display window A plurality of back lamps (for example, sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R described later) for transmitting and illuminating the second reel from the inside, and a plurality of the second reels by the second variation control means. When the rotation of the reels is stopped, one back lamp row (for example, described later) among the back lamp rows provided in three or four rows in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the second reel. Back lamp control means (for example, a lamp driving circuit 11 to be described later) that controls to sequentially turn on one of the sub reel back lamps 112La, 112Lb, and 112Lc. 1, a sub control circuit 72 described later) and a special gaming state (for example, BB1 gaming state or relatively advantageous compared to other gaming states (for example, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state described later) Among the plurality of gaming states including BB2 gaming state), a special winning combination (for example, BB1 or BB2 described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the other gaming state, and the special winning combination is determined in the first reel. The game state is changed from the other game state to the special game state on condition that the symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “bird-bird-bird”) is controlled to stop. Game state transition means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for transitioning, and in the special gaming state, a specific combination (for example, JACIN) is determined by the internal winning combination determination means. The first variation control means performs control to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay”) for the first reel, The second variation control means, for the second reel, a specific symbol combination (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) based on specific correspondence information corresponding to the specific combination of the plurality of correspondence information And a control to stop the specific symbol combination based on the specific correspondence information, the back lamp control means, when the specific symbol combination is stopped after re rotating the second reel by the second variation control means, the columns of the first back lamps of the columns of the back lamps , To rows of back lamps adjacent to one direction, when a column of back lamps adjacent in the direction of the one does not exist went into rows of back lamps adjacent to opposite directions, sequential lighting in a predetermined order and, the game characterized by generating a pseudo vibration to the second reel by performing repeatedly a control to turn off the row of back lamps other than a column of the back lamps to be turned on continuously and at high speed Machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), a plurality of back lamps are provided in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction for each of the plurality of second reels, and the back lamp control means is one back lamp among the plurality of back lamps provided. Control to turn on the lights sequentially. As a result, one portion of the second reel in the direction orthogonal to the rotation direction is sequentially turned on. As a result, the player can be observed to vibrate in a direction in which the second reel is orthogonal to the rotation direction. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to observe the second reel as it vibrates without applying a load to the second reel and the second variation control means, and to prevent a failure of the gaming machine. .

  According to the present invention, when the second reel is vibrated, it is not necessary to apply a load to the second reel and the second variation control means, so that a failure of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 has a front door 1a. A substantially horizontal pedestal 2 is formed in the approximate center of the front face of the front door 1a. On the other hand, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row substantially at the center behind the front door 1a. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). A plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Three main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R configured so that the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are visible are provided on the upper side of the pedestal portion 2. Each main display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided corresponding to each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On the right side of the pedestal 2, a medal slot 5 is provided as an opening for receiving a medal as a medium embodying value information related to the game inside the housing of the gaming machine 1.

  On the left side of the pedestal unit 2, a 1-BET button 8 and a maximum BET button 9 configured to be selectable by pressing the number of medals used for one game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). Is provided. Note that one game is basically started by an operation of a start lever 6 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) performed by the player to start rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the process ends when the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  When the 1-BET button 8 is pressed, “1” is selected as the number of inserted sheets. When the maximum BET button 9 is pressed, “3” is selected as the inserted number. Then, the 1-BET lamp 10, the 2-BET lamp 11, and the maximum BET lamp 12 provided on the left side of the front face of the front door 1a are turned on according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, the 1-BET lamp 10 is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one. The 2-BET lamp 11 is lit when the number of inserted sheets is two. The maximum BET lamp 12 is lit when the number of inserted sheets is three. The operation of pressing the BET buttons 8 and 9 and the operation of inserting a medal provided for one game into the medal insertion slot 5 are hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”.

  A start lever 6 is attached to the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 2 so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range. When the player operates the start lever 6, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. In other words, the change of the symbols in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R starts when the player operates the start lever 6.

  Three stop buttons 7 </ b> L, 7 </ b> C, and 7 </ b> R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base portion 2. Each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is provided corresponding to each of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the rotation of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. These are basically the same for the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R described later. Here, the operation of pushing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player in order to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (or sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R described later) is hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”. That's it.

  In the embodiment, a stop operation performed when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. A stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. A stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, which will be described later, are disposed behind the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Credit / payout of medals to be paid out by displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination along the activated line (hereinafter referred to as “active line”) on the right side of the front part of the pedestal 2 A C / P button 13 for switching by pressing is provided. By switching the C / P button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 14 at the lower front. The medals that have been paid out are stored in the medal receiving unit 15.

  A bonus game information display unit 16 and a credit display unit 17 are provided on the left side of the front face of the front door 1 a and below the maximum BET lamp 12. The bonus game information display unit 16 includes a 7-segment LED. For example, the bonus game information display unit 16 displays the number of games allowed in the bonus game in the bonus game. The credit display unit 17 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals that are credited.

  A WIN lamp 18 is provided on the right side of the front face of the front door 1a. The WIN lamp 18 is basically turned on when a bonus described later is determined as an internal winning combination, and turned off when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus described later is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Further, on the right side of the front face of the front door 1a and above the WIN lamp 18, game state suggestion lamps 19 and 20 are provided.

  Above the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the front door 1a, three sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. The sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are large reels and are larger than the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. A plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R start to rotate when the start lever 6 is operated in the same manner as the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Thereafter, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute similarly to the speed at which the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate). The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R stop rotating when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. Thus, in the embodiment, basically, the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are synchronized. However, the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R may not be synchronized (details will be described later).

  Three sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided corresponding to the three sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Although not shown, a front panel including a transparent acrylic holder and a transparent glass plate disposed on the back side of the acrylic holder is provided on the front side of the front door 1a. Then, an opaque printed sheet that is hollowed out so as to have the shape of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, etc. is attached to the glass plate of the front panel. The sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are formed by the opaque printed sheet that is hollowed out in this way.

  Here, in an Example, the film which has transparency lower than the said acrylic holder and a glass plate, and has a predetermined | prescribed density | concentration is further affixed on the back surface side of this front panel (namely, the smoke process is performed). . The predetermined density depends on the light power of the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the transmittance of a plurality of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc., or the lighting equipment of the amusement store. Can be changed as appropriate.

  A 4th reel 23 is rotatably provided above the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R provided behind the front door 1a. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R rotate in the vertical direction, that is, the vertical direction, while the 4th reel 23 rotates in the horizontal direction, that is, the horizontal direction. A 4th display window 24 is provided corresponding to the 4th reel 23. The 4th display window 24 is configured such that the 4th reel 23 is visible.

  Speakers 25L and 25R for producing sound effects relating to game effects are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the front door 1a. Furthermore, on the right side of the lower part of the front door 1a, there is provided a speaker 26 for outputting sound effects relating to game effects.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol array in which 18 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “17” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  On each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 201)”, “bird (design 202)”, “BAR (design 203)”, “grape (design 204)”, “cloud (design 205) , “White feather (design 206)”, “yellow feather (design 207)”, “red cherry (design 208)”, “peach cherry (design 209)”, and “replay (design 210)” A symbol row composed of symbols is shown. Each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  (1) of FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 3, symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. More specifically, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the left main display window 4L, the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, and the upper stage of the middle main display window 4C. Each of the main reels 3L, 3L is positioned at each of the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, the lower stage of the middle main display window 4C, the upper stage of the right main display window 4R, the middle stage of the right main display window 4R, and the lower stage of the right main display window 4R. Three consecutive symbols arranged in 3C and 3R are displayed. That is, when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  (2) of FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the effective lines.

  In the embodiment, effective lines 1 to 8 are provided as effective lines. For example, the effective line 1 is a line connecting the positions of the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the upper stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R. In addition, although each effective line is validated on condition that input operation | movement is performed, an effective line may be comprised so that it may be visually recognized and may be comprised so that it may not be visually recognized.

  FIG. 4 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices that are actuators electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and various devices based on signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. (E.g., speakers 25L, 25R, 26, sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, 4th reel 23, gaming state suggestion lamps 19, 20) and the main control circuit 71 are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. 1 shows a circuit configuration including a main relay circuit 71a that relays signals to be transmitted and a sub-relay circuit 72a that relays signals communicated between the sub-control circuit 72 and various devices.

  The main control circuit 71 is mainly composed of the microcomputer 30 arranged on the substrate. Further, the main control circuit 71 includes a circuit for extracting a random number value. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33.

  The CPU 31 executes a program stored in the ROM 32 and directly or indirectly controls the operation of each actuator. The CPU 31 extracts a random number value from the generated random number, a clock pulse generating circuit 34 that generates a pulse for indicating time or measuring time, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 that generates a random number, and the generated random number. A sampling circuit 37 is connected. Note that the CPU 31 may be configured to execute generation of random numbers and extraction of random number values.

  The ROM 32 stores fixed data such as a program for the CPU 31 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 40 to 57 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 5 to 20 described later. The ROM 32 stores information on various signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Note that commands and information are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The RAM 33 is used for temporarily storing data when the CPU 31 executes the program. For example, the RAM 33 is provided with various areas shown in FIGS. That is, the RAM 33 is information storage means for storing various information.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by signals from the microcomputer 30 include a 1-BET lamp 10, a 2-BET lamp 11, a maximum BET lamp 12, a bonus game information display unit 16, a credit display. There are a hopper 40 for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to commands of the section 17, the WIN lamp 18, and the hopper drive circuit 41, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotating the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that controls the rotation of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R by outputting a predetermined pulse (hereinafter referred to as “drive pulse”), and a hopper drive circuit 41 that controls the operation of the hopper 40. A lamp driving circuit 45 that manages turning on and off of the BET lamp 10 and the like, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that manages display by the bonus game information display unit 16 and the like are connected to the CPU 31. Each of these circuits receives a signal output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  In addition, as means for generating a signal to be transmitted to the microcomputer 30 in order for the microcomputer 30 to generate a signal, a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 8S, maximum BET switch 9S, C / P switch 13S, setting switch 61S, reset switch 62S, medal sensor 10S, reel position detection circuit 50, and payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and outputs a predetermined signal. Based on this signal, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. That is, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts based on the detection of the operation of the start lever 6 performed by the start switch 6S. The medal sensor 10S detects a medal received from the medal insertion slot 5. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS generate predetermined signals according to the stop operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on this signal, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS. In other words, based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, control for stopping the variation of the symbol is performed.

  The setting switch 61S is an operation for turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 in a state where a setting key managed by the game store side is inserted into the setting keyhole and rotated in the right direction, that is, the “ON” direction (hereinafter “ Detection of “setting value change operation”. When the setting switch 61S detects the setting value change operation, the reset switch 62S is a reset button (see FIG. 5) provided for determining a setting value that is an index for distinguishing the degree of advantage for the player. (Not shown) is detected. When this operation is detected by the reset switch 62S, the set value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 increases or decreases in the range of “1” to “6”.

  In the embodiment, when the setting value changing operation and the reset button operation are performed and the setting value displayed on the bonus game information display unit 16 becomes a desired setting value, the start lever 6 is operated, A desired set value can be set. That is, by these operations, any one of the six stages from the set value “1” to the set value “6” can be determined as the set value. In other words, the CPU 31 stores one set value among a plurality of set values indicating the degree of advantage for the player in the RAM 33. Thereafter, when an operation of pulling out the setting key is performed in a state of being rotated in the left direction, that is, in the “OFF” direction, the player can perform an operation with the set setting value. By performing these operations, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined by the CPU 31 is adjusted, and is the total number of medals paid out to the player and the total number of medals thrown into the gaming machine 1. Values such as so-called payout rate and machine discount calculated from the total number of inserted sheets are adjusted.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives a pulse from a sensor provided on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and supplies a signal to the CPU 31. Based on this signal, the CPU 31 manages the positions of symbols when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 counted by the medal detection unit 40S reaches a specified number.

  In the circuit of FIG. 4, the random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 extracts one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36 at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The random number value thus extracted is stored in a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as “random number storage area”) provided in the RAM 33.

  The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate once by applying some drive pulses to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The number of drive pulses given to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a drive pulse count value. On the other hand, a configuration is employed in which a signal (hereinafter referred to as “reset pulse”) for resetting the predetermined region is obtained every time the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R make one rotation. When this reset pulse is input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50, the count value of the drive pulse stored in the RAM 33 is updated to “0”.

  In the embodiment, when the drive pulses are given to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R a predetermined number of times, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided for one symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Rotate. In the embodiment, a counter (hereinafter referred to as “symbol counter”) is provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of times the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have rotated by one symbol.

  In the reel position detection circuit 50, the symbol with the code number “00” is a line connecting the positions of the middle stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R. A reset pulse is obtained at a position (hereinafter referred to as symbol position “0”) displayed along (hereinafter referred to as “center line”). In other words, it is configured such that a reset pulse is obtained at the timing at which the symbol with the code number “00” is displayed along the center line. Here, the symbol position is position information used when the CPU 31 specifies the positions of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Therefore, since the value of the symbol counter is incremented by “1” corresponding to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R for one symbol, for example, when the value of the symbol counter is “1”, The CPU 31 can specify that the symbol corresponding to the code number “01” is displayed along the center line. That is, the CPU 31 can specify a symbol displayed along the center line based on the value of the symbol counter. The CPU 31 can specify the symbols displayed along the effective lines 1 to 8 by specifying the symbols displayed along the center line.

  When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later) based on the extraction of the random number value, the CPU 31 starts from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the transmitted signal, a signal for instructing to stop the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If a winning is established, the CPU 31 supplies a signal instructing to start paying out medals to the hopper driving circuit 41, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a specified number, a signal instructing to end the payout of medals is input to the CPU 31. Is done. Thereby, the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 41, and the medal payout is completed.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the internal lottery table determination table used when the CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RB1 gaming state, an RB2 gaming state, a BB1 gaming state, and a BB2 gaming state are provided as gaming states. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state” hereinafter. Hereinafter, the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RB gaming state”. Hereinafter, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “BB gaming state”. In the embodiment, the BB2 gaming state is provided as the gaming state, but since the BB2 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state are equivalent, the internal lottery table for the BB2 gaming state is not shown (details will be described later).

  The gaming state includes a gaming state advantageous for the player and a gaming state disadvantageous for the player. The gaming state advantageous to the player basically means a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value of “1” or more. That is, the gaming state advantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player can obtain a profit. On the other hand, a gaming state in which the machine discount is a value smaller than “1” is basically a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. That is, a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is basically a gaming state in which the player cannot obtain profits.

  Taking this into consideration, the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, and the RB gaming state are advantageous gaming states (so-called advantageous states), and the RT1 gaming state is an unfavorable gaming state (so-called so-called advantageous state). Disadvantageous state). Regarding the RT2 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is advantageous in consideration of the fact that the combination of symbols relating to the bonus game can be displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as will be described later. It can be said that it is a gaming state.

  Here, the gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, The state is distinguished by the maximum number of sliding pieces, whether or not the bonus game is being operated, and the like. The number of sliding pieces is determined after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and before the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R stop rotating. The amount of rotation of 3C and 3R is indicated by the number of symbols. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in each gaming state is basically three. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  The internal lottery table used when the CPU 31 determines the data pointer associated with the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery value information and data pointer information corresponding to the winning number. More specifically, the internal lottery table includes lottery value information and data pointer information configured so that the probability that the data pointer is determined by the CPU 31 is different according to the winning number and the setting or setting value. Is stipulated. The winning number is a number provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of a plurality of types of results related to lottery performed based on one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37. In the embodiment, a plurality of types of internal winning combinations determined in advance are classified into an internal winning combination related to winning a prize, an internal winning combination related to replay, and an internal winning combination related to bonus game. A small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are provided.

  Here, in the embodiment, one random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined area, and the value stored in this area is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value provided for each winning number. When the result of subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number. The probability of winning each winning number (so-called winning probability) can be calculated by dividing each lottery value by the number of random values (in the embodiment, “65536”).

  Further, in the embodiment, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 6, the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in (1) of FIG. 7, and the RT2 gaming state shown in (2) of FIG. Internal lottery table, RB1 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (3), RB2 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (4), and BB1 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. Provided. Thus, the internal lottery table is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table are the same as the lottery values and data pointers defined in the general gaming state internal lottery table, except for the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “21”. Therefore, illustration is omitted. Moreover, although an internal lottery table may be provided according to the number of inserted sheets, illustrations other than the examples of the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 9, an internal winning combination determination table used when the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the data pointer will be described.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning request flag is stored in an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 3 which will be described later. In the embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination table, there are provided an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in (1) of FIG. 9 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in (2) of FIG. Yes.

  The symbol combination table used when the CPU 31 predicts a display combination, when the CPU 31 specifies a display combination, and when the CPU 31 determines a payout number corresponding to the display combination will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table defines data indicating a winning operation flag, storage area addition data, and a payout number corresponding to the symbol combination. In the symbol combination table, the number of payouts is defined according to the number of input. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The winning operation flag is provided for the CPU 31 to identify the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. Here, the logical sum of the winning action flags corresponding to the combinations of symbols displayed along the active line is hereinafter referred to as “display combination”. The storage area addition data is data provided for the CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which a winning action flag is stored.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red cherry-red cherry-ANY” is displayed along the active line, “00000001” is determined as the winning operation flag based on the symbol combination table, and red cherry 1 is displayed. become. Then, one medal is paid out regardless of the inserted number. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  As described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the active line, a medal is basically paid out. However, when the symbol combination related to BB1 or the symbol combination related to BB2 is displayed along the activated line, the operation of the big bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination becomes BB1 or BB2, the gaming state becomes the BB gaming state. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols related to JACIN is displayed along the active line, the regular bonus game is started without paying out medals. In other words, when the display combination is JACIN, the gaming state becomes the RB1 gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, JACIN can be included in the internal winning combination when the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state. Therefore, when the operation of the BB1 gaming state is performed, the RB1 gaming state The operation may start (details will be described later). On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to Replay 1 or the symbol combination related to Replay 2 is displayed along the active line, a state in which a start operation can be performed without performing a throwing operation, a so-called replay.

  Here, the replay 1 and the replay 2 are collectively referred to as “replay” hereinafter. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are collectively referred to as “BB”. Hereinafter, RB1 and RB2 are collectively referred to as “RB”. Hereinafter, BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 are collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  For the above reasons, the symbol combination table basically defines information associated with profits given to the player, such as medal payout and bonus game operation start.

  With reference to FIG. 11, various tables referred to by the CPU 31 when starting the bonus game operation or ending the bonus game operation will be described.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the start of the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus operation time table includes information on a gaming state flag stored in a gaming state flag storage area, which will be described later, information on numerical values stored in a bonus end number counter, information on numerical values stored in a possible number of games counter, Information on numerical values stored in the winning possible number counter. The gaming state flag is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify the operating gaming state. The bonus end number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals paid out in one bonus game. The game possible number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one regular bonus game, the so-called game possible number. The winable number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus game, the so-called winable number.

  With reference to (2) of FIG. 11, the bonus end time table used when the CPU 31 initializes various counters related to the end of the operation of the bonus game will be described.

  The bonus end time table includes information on a gaming state flag stored in a gaming state flag storage area, which will be described later, information on numerical values stored in an RT game number counter, information on numerical values stored in a possible number of games counter, Information on numerical values stored in the winning possible number counter. The RT game number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of remaining games that can be played in one replay time.

  With reference to FIG. 12, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table used when the CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer. More specifically, the rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer for each piece of information stored in the carryover combination storage area. Yes. The rotation stop number is a number that the CPU 31 refers to when selecting a stop table described later. This number for stopping the rotation is provided corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  Referring to FIG. 13, when the first stop operation is detected, the CPU 31 refers to the first stop when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped. The stop table selection table will be described.

  The first stop table selection table defines information indicating a stop table, which will be described later, corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button that is the currently pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. .

  With reference to FIG. 14, the stop table selection data selection table referred to by the CPU 31 when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation will be described.

  The stop table selection data selection table defines stop table selection data corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number and the symbol position data. The stop table selection data is data provided for the CPU 31 to identify a stop table group composed of a plurality of predetermined stop tables that can be referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Although the stop table selection data selection table is provided corresponding to the operation stop button, illustration is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 15, the stop table storage table selection table referred to by CPU 31 when selecting a stop table storage table corresponding to the order of the stop operation from among a plurality of stop table storage tables storing stop table groups. explain.

  The stop table storage table selection table defines the information of the stop table storage table corresponding to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the stop table storage table referred to when the CPU 31 determines the stop table group will be described.

  The stop table storage table defines each stop table constituting one stop table group corresponding to the stop table selection data. Information on each stop table constituting the stop table group is stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. In FIG. 16, the stop table storage table C44 is shown as an example, but the other stop table storage tables have the same configuration and are not shown. Also, in FIG. 16, when the stop table selection data is “24”, an example in which information indicating the stop table A24 is stored in all areas of the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area. Although shown, the information of each stop table stored in the stop table 1 storage area to the stop table 4 storage area may be different.

  With reference to FIGS. 17 to 19, the stop table referred to by the CPU 31 when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation when the stop operation is performed will be described.

  The stop table defines information on the number of sliding pieces for stop data corresponding to the symbol position data. The number of sliding pieces for stop data is used to identify the order (so-called priority order) in which the CPU 31 searches for a suitable number of sliding pieces from a plurality of predetermined sliding pieces (that is, 0 to 3 pieces). Information provided. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about examples other than the stop table shown in FIGS.

  With reference to (1) of FIG. 20, the priority order table used when the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces is “0”, the CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the slide pieces corresponding to the stop data slide piece number “0” and the priority order “4”. "3" is acquired as the number, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order "3", priority order "2", priority order "1" To do. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “4” is the most appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

  With reference to (2) of FIG. 20, the priority table used when the CPU 31 determines priority pull-in order data described later will be described.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between the symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the priority table defines the highest priority for replay, the highest priority for bonus and JACIN, next to the priority corresponding to replay, and the lowest priority for small roles. Yes. The priority attraction ranking data is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, bonus or JACIN, and small role corresponding to the attraction priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” is basically performed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the active line. The stop of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is stopped.

  Various regions provided in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (1) of FIG. 21 shows an internal winning combination storing area in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 3. For example, when red cherry 1 + red cherry 2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 and bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1. . That is, “00000011” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1. The display combination storage area in which data related to the display combination is not shown, but this display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area 1 to the internal winning combination storage area 3. ing.

  (2) in FIG. 21 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later), “1” is stored in bit 3 of the carryover combination storing area. That is, “00001000” is stored in the carryover combination storage area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is information provided for the CPU 31 to identify.

  (1) of FIG. 22 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. The contents column shown in (1) of FIG. 22 shows the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit in the gaming state flag storage area. For example, when the value stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001”, it indicates that the BB1 gaming state flag is on. Note that the BB1 gaming state flag being ON indicates that the BB1 gaming state is operating.

  (2) in FIG. 22 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are stored. In the embodiment, the CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are not yet pressed based on the data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

  (3) in FIG. 22 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the embodiment, the CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  (1) in FIG. 23 shows data (so-called symbol identifier) provided for the CPU 31 to identify the symbol type displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and symbol codes corresponding to the symbol identifiers. The symbol code table showing the relationship with is shown. For example, the data corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, and the symbol code at this time is “1”.

  (2) of FIG. 23 shows the symbol storage area in which the symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line. That is, the CPU 31 can acquire a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the active line based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

  (3) of FIG. 23 shows the expected display combination storing area in which the priority pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storage area stores priority pull-in order data for each of the symbol position data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the expected display combination storage area. The priority pull-in order data is obtained when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, and any combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is one of the effective lines 1 to 8 It is data indicating whether or not to be displayed along.

  FIG. 24 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72, peripheral devices that are actuators electrically connected to the sub-control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, the main relay circuit 71a, the sub-relay circuit 72a, and the sub-reel control circuit. A circuit configuration including 110 and a 4th reel control circuit 120 is shown. The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a substrate different from the substrate constituting the main control circuit 71. The communication between the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 via the main relay circuit 71a and the sub relay circuit 72a. No commands, information, etc. are transmitted from 72 to the main control circuit 71.

  The sub-control circuit 72 mainly includes a microcomputer 80 disposed on the substrate. The microcomputer 80 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, and a sub RAM 83.

  The sub CPU 81 executes a program stored in the sub ROM 82 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to directly or indirectly control the operation of each actuator. The sub CPU 81 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 84 and a frequency divider 85 for generating a pulse for indicating time or measuring time. Note that a configuration in which a random number generator that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that extracts a random number value from the generated random number may be connected to the sub CPU 81, or the sub CPU 81 may generate a random number and extract a random value. An executed configuration may be adopted.

  The sub ROM 82 stores fixed data such as a program for the sub CPU 81 to execute the contents of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 58 to 77 described later, and various tables shown in FIGS. 28 to 37 described later. The sub ROM 82 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the data bus disconnect circuit 95 and the address bus disconnect circuit 96. When reading data stored in the sub ROM 82, the sub CPU 81 outputs a signal to the select terminal S of the sub ROM 82 and outputs the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnect circuit 95 and the address bus disconnect circuit 96. A signal is output to the output enable terminal E. When a high level signal is input to the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnection circuit 95 or the output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 96, the sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically insulated. Thus, the sub CPU 81 cannot read the data stored in the sub ROM 82.

  On the other hand, a sound source IC 92 is connected to the sub ROM 82. The sound source IC 92 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the microcomputer 80 and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 93. The power amplifier 93 is an amplifier, and speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 are connected to the power amplifier 93. The power amplifier 93 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 92 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26. The sub ROM 82 stores sound data and the like for generating a sound source. Although not shown, a volume control unit is connected to the microcomputer 80. The microcomputer 80 performs control to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speakers 25L and 25R based on the signal transmitted by the volume control unit.

  More specifically, the sound source IC 92 includes a control terminal C, a bus control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R. The sound source IC 92 performs control to output sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26 based on a signal input via the control terminal C. When the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is a low level signal, the sound source IC 92 enables the connection between the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 to read data stored in the sub ROM 82. On the other hand, in the sound source IC 92, when the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is a high level signal, the connection between the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 is electrically insulated and stored in the sub ROM 82. Cannot read the data. The sound source IC 92 starts operating when a high-level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  That is, when the sub CPU 81 is allowed to read data stored in the sub ROM 82, the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnection circuit 95 and the output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 96 are set to low level. The signal is input, the sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected, a high level signal is input to the bus control terminal Z of the sound source IC 92, and the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected. Be cut off. On the other hand, when the sound source IC 92 is allowed to read the data stored in the sub ROM 82, the output enable terminal E of the data bus disconnect circuit 95 and the output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnect circuit 96 are set to the high level. The sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are disconnected from each other electrically, the low level signal is input to the bus control terminal Z of the sound source IC 92, and the sound source IC 92 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically connected. Connected. That is, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which both the sub CPU 81 and the sound source IC 92 cannot read data stored in the sub ROM 82 at the same time.

  The select terminal S and the bus control terminal Z are connected to the dividing circuit 94. The dividing circuit 94 determines that the sub CPU 81 is disabled if the signal input to the select terminal S is a low level signal and the signal input to the bus control terminal Z is also a low level signal. A high level signal is output to the data bus disconnection circuit 95 and the address bus disconnection circuit 96. As a result, the sub CPU 81 and the sub ROM 82 are electrically insulated. In other words, the dividing circuit 94 has a function of preventing the sub CPU 81 from reading data stored in the sub ROM 82.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided as a means for temporarily storing information when the sub CPU 81 executes a program. The sub RAM 83 stores various information such as effect data described later.

  In the embodiment, as the peripheral devices, main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, 102R provided corresponding to the game state suggesting lamps 19, 20, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. are provided. For example, lighting and extinguishing of the main reel back lamps 102L, 102C, and 102R are managed by the lamp driving circuit 101. The lamp driving circuit 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a.

  In the sub reel control circuit 110, as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a signal from the microcomputer 80, sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R provided corresponding to the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and sub reels, respectively. There are stepping motors 114L, 114C, 114R that rotate 21L, 21C, 21R.

  Further, the sub reel control circuit 110 has predetermined operations for rotating the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R by the lamp driving circuit 111 that manages lighting and extinguishing of the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R and the stepping motors 114L, 114C, and 114R. The motor drive circuit 113 that is controlled by outputting the pulse is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a. A reel position detection circuit 115 is a means for generating a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 80 in order for the microcomputer 80 to generate a signal.

  In the 4th reel control circuit 120, as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a signal from the microcomputer 80, a 4th reel back lamp 122 provided corresponding to the 4th reel 23 and a stepping motor for rotating the 4th reel 23 are provided. There are 124.

  Further, the 4th reel control circuit 120 controls the operation of rotating the 4th reel 23 by the lamp driving circuit 121 that manages turning on and off of the 4th reel back lamp 122 and the stepping motor 124 by outputting a predetermined pulse. The motor drive circuit 123 is connected to the sub CPU 81 via the sub relay circuit 72a. A reel position detection circuit 125 is a means for generating a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 80 in order for the microcomputer 80 to generate a signal.

  FIG. 25 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged. On the left side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “20” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  Each sub-reel 21L, 21C, 21R has “red 7 (symbol 211)”, “bird (symbol 212)”, “BAR (symbol 213)”, “grape (symbol 214)”, “wings (symbol 215)”. , “Cherry (symbol 216)” and “Replay (symbol 217)” are represented by a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols. Each sub reel 21L, 21C, 21R basically rotates so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 shows one of the sub reels (21L), a lamp case 250L provided inside the sub reel 21L, and a stepping motor 114L.

  The sub reel 21L includes a cylindrical frame structure formed by connecting two identical annular frames 251 and 252 with a plurality of connecting members 253 separated by a predetermined distance (reel width), and a structure of the frame structure. The transmission member 254 is configured to transmit the driving force of the stepping motor 114 </ b> L provided at the center to the annular frames 251 and 252.

  The reel sheet 256 mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel 21L is made of a translucent film material, and a pattern is printed with light-transmitting colored ink on the surface thereof. The mask processing is done.

  The lamp case 250L disposed on the inner side of the sub reel 21L includes three rooms Z1, Z2, and Z3 for storing six sub reel back lamps 112L, respectively. The lamp case 250L is installed so that three rooms Z1, Z2, and Z3 are located on the back side of each of the symbols (total of three symbols) that appear in the sub display window 22L when the rotation of the sub reel 21L is stopped. The sub reel back lamp 112L illuminates the sub reel 21L from the inside.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 26B, the sub reel back lamp 112L includes three sub reel back lamps 112La, 112Lb, and 112Lc provided in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L. The sub reel back lamp 112La is provided on the left side of the sub reel 21L when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1, and the sub reel back lamp 112Lb is provided at substantially the center of the sub reel 21L. It is provided on the right side of the sub reel 21L.

  Although not shown, the sub reels 21C and 21R have the same structure as the sub reel 21L, and a lamp case 250C and a lamp case 250R are provided in each of them.

  FIG. 27 shows a symbol row in which six symbols of a plurality of types drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 23 are arranged. On the upper side of each symbol row, for convenience of explanation, code numbers “00” to “05” are assigned corresponding to the symbols.

  On the 4th reel 23, “losing (symbol 221)”, “WIN (symbol 222)”, “large egg (symbol 223)”, “small egg (symbol 224)”, “right arrow (symbol 225)” A symbol row composed of symbols of “left arrow (symbol 226)” is represented. The 4th reel 23 rotates so that the symbol row moves in either direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the symbol combination table (sub) used when the sub CPU 81 specifies the sub display combination will be described.

  The symbol combination table (sub) defines data indicating symbol combination determination flags corresponding to symbol combinations. The symbol combination determination flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. The symbol combination determination flag is provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify a symbol combination displayed along the sub effective line. Here, the logical sum of the symbol combination determination flags corresponding to the symbol combinations displayed along the sub effective line is hereinafter referred to as “sub display combination”.

  In the embodiment, as the sub effective line, a top line, a center line (sub), and a bottom line are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross up line and a cross down line are provided in the oblique direction. Specifically, the top line is a line connecting positions of the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the upper stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the right sub display window 22R. The center line (sub) is a line connecting positions of the middle stage of the left sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the middle stage of the right sub display window 22R. The bottom line is a line connecting positions of the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L, the lower stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the lower stage of the right sub display window 22R. The cross-up line is a line connecting positions of the lower stage of the left sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the right sub display window 22R. The cross-down line is a line connecting positions of the upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the middle sub display window 22C, and the lower stage of the right sub display window 22R.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the center line (sub), “00000001” is determined as the symbol combination determination flag based on the symbol combination table (sub), The middle cherry is the display for the sub. On the other hand, when the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed along the sub effective line other than the center line (sub), “00000001” is set as the symbol combination determination flag based on the symbol combination table (sub). ”Is determined, and the corner cherry serves as a display for the sub. “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the flag conversion table referred to by the sub CPU 81 when the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 is converted will be described.

  The flag conversion table defines, in correspondence with the internal winning combination, information indicating the post-conversion flag and lottery value information set so that the sub CPU 81 has a different probability of determining the post-conversion flag. The post-conversion flag is a flag provided for identifying information corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 or information obtained by the sub CPU 81 converting the internal winning combination based on a predetermined condition.

  The flag conversion table is basically provided corresponding to an effect state described later. That is, in the embodiment, a plurality of flag conversion tables are provided. In the embodiment, the flag conversion table 1 to the flag conversion table 3 are referred to when the general gaming state (sub) operation is performed. However, when the internal winning combination includes a bonus, the flag conversion table 4 is referred to. On the other hand, the BB flag conversion table is referred to when the operation of the BB1 gaming state (sub) is performed but the operation of the RB gaming state (sub) is not performed. When the BB2 gaming state (sub) or the RB gaming state (sub) is being operated, replay is determined as the post-conversion flag. Here, in the embodiment, as the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81, the general gaming state (sub) corresponding to the general gaming state, the BB1 gaming state (sub) corresponding to the BB1 gaming state, and the BB2 gaming corresponding to the BB2 gaming state. An RB gaming state (sub) corresponding to the state (sub) and the RB1 gaming state is provided.

  For example, in the flag conversion table, information on lottery values set so that a predetermined post-conversion flag is determined when one internal winning combination is converted, in other words, conversion with an internal winning combination. Information on lottery values set so as to be associated one-to-one with the post flag is defined (for example, refer to the flag conversion table 1). On the other hand, in the flag conversion table, lottery value information set so that any of a plurality of predetermined post-conversion flags is determined when a specific internal winning combination is converted, in other words, a specific Information on lottery values set so that the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are associated one-to-many, and lottery values set so that the predetermined internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are correlated one-to-one Information (for example, see the flag conversion table 4).

  Furthermore, the flag conversion table is configured such that lottery value information set so that the post-conversion flag determined when one internal winning combination is converted differs according to the set value. . Here, referring to the flag conversion table 3 and looking at the special combination 1 corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “4”, it can be seen that the special combination 1 is converted into a medium cherry or special. At this time, when the set value is “1”, the probability that the special role 1 is converted to the middle cherry is “64/128”, whereas when the set value is “6”, the special role 1 The probability that 1 is converted to a medium cherry is “16/128”. That is, in the embodiment, when a certain internal winning combination is converted into a specific post-conversion flag that does not correspond to the internal winning combination or a predetermined post-conversion flag that corresponds to the internal winning combination, the set value is A flag conversion table in which lottery value information is defined so that the probability of conversion to a specific post-conversion flag decreases as the value increases.

  Further, referring to each flag conversion table, if the bonus is not included in the internal winning combination, the post-conversion flag corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is determined, but the bonus is included in the internal winning combination. The post-conversion flag corresponding to another internal winning combination different from the internal winning combination may be determined (for example, the small combination / replay data pointer “0” shown in each flag conversion table) See the column below). That is, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 81 stores information indicating the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 in the sub RAM 83. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the CPU 31 In some cases, the sub-RAM 83 stores information indicating another internal winning combination different from the internal winning combination determined by.

  Referring to FIG. 30, a stop table selection table (sub) used when sub CPU 81 selects a stop table (hereinafter referred to as a “sub stop table”) to be referred to when rotation of sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R stops. ).

  The stop table selection table (sub) defines information indicating a sub stop table corresponding to the post-conversion flag. Although not shown, the sub-stop table is a stop data slip corresponding to the symbol position data in the same manner as the stop table that the CPU 31 refers to when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The number of frames is specified.

  The stop table selection table (sub) is basically provided corresponding to the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81. In the embodiment, when the bonus is not included in the internal winning combination, the non-flag stop table selection table shown in (1) of FIG. 30 is referred to, and the sub stop table is determined. When BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, an inter-RB flag stop table selection table shown in (2) of FIG. 30 is referred to, and a sub stop table is determined. Furthermore, when BB1 is included in the internal winning combination, the stop table selection table for BB flag shown in (3) of FIG. 30 is referred to, and the stop table for sub is determined. In addition, it is not restricted to the example shown to these stop table selection tables, It can change suitably.

  Referring to FIG. 31, when the sub CPU 81 stops the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, the pattern displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R is configured to be a special mode. The special stop table (sub) will be described. The special stop table has the same structure as the stop table.

  In the embodiment, special stop tables 1 to 6 are provided as special stop tables. The special stop table 1 to the special stop table 3 are referred to by the sub CPU 81 when JACIN is determined as an internal winning combination when the operation of the BB1 gaming state (sub) is performed. When the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is stopped based on the special stop table 1 to the special stop table 3, a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the sub effective line.

  The special stop table 4 and the special stop table 5 are referred to by the sub CPU 81 when the RB gaming state (sub) operation is performed. When the rotations of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped based on the special stop table 4 and the special stop table 5, the combination of symbols displayed along the sub effective line differs depending on the order of the stop operation.

  The special stop table 6 is referred to by the sub CPU 81 when the BB2 gaming state (sub) operation is performed. When the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is stopped based on the special stop table 6, a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the sub effective line regardless of the order of the stop operation.

  With reference to FIG. 32, a technical point determination table used when the sub CPU 81 determines technical points will be described.

  The technical point determination table defines technical points corresponding to the sub reel winning / operation check flag. More specifically, the technical point determination table defines technical points corresponding to the sub reel winning / operation check flag and the post-conversion flag. The sub reel winning / operation check flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not the symbol combination related to the post-conversion flag is displayed along the sub effective line. Here, although the post-conversion flag is determined, the fact that the combination of symbols related to the post-conversion flag is not displayed along the sub-effective line is hereinafter referred to as “missing”. As shown in the technical point determination table, the technical point determined by the sub CPU 81 is basically a positive value when the sub reel winning / operation check flag is on, and the sub reel winning / operation check flag is off. In this case, it becomes a negative value.

  More specifically, the technical point is defined in the technical point determination table according to the probability that the post-conversion flag is determined, the number and position of the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the post-conversion flag. . In other words, in the technology point determination table, the technology points are defined so that the value of the technology point to be added or the value of the technology point to be subtracted becomes larger as the post-conversion flag having a higher probability of occurrence of the failure. The technical point is defined so that the value of the technology point to be added or the value of the technology point to be subtracted becomes smaller as the post-conversion flag having a lower probability of occurrence. For this reason, it can be said that the technical point represents the range of variation in the stop operation in which the combination of symbols related to the post-conversion flag can be displayed along the sub-effective line. For example, when a grape with a large technical point is determined as a post-conversion flag, if the stop operation for displaying a combination of symbols related to grapes along the sub-effective line can be performed, the accuracy of the stop operation is It can be said that it is expensive.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the technical level determination table used when the sub CPU 81 determines the technical level will be described.

  The technology level determination table defines the technology level corresponding to the value stored in the technology point counter (hereinafter referred to as “technical point value”). The technical point counter is a counter provided for the sub CPU 81 to count technical points determined based on the technical point determination table. Here, the technical level determination table is configured such that a higher technical level is determined as the technical point value increases. That is, it can be seen that the higher the accuracy of the stop operation, the higher the technical level can be determined.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the effect state list will be described.

  The performance state is a state distinguished by a gaming state managed by the CPU 31 or a gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81, the number of games played in a certain gaming state, a post-conversion flag, a sub display combination, and the like. In addition, as shown in a production | presentation state list | wrist, in the Example, the production | presentation state 1-production | generation state 7 are provided as a production | presentation state.

  With reference to FIG. 35 and FIG. An effect determination table referred to by the sub CPU 81 when determining the above will be described.

  The effect determination table group shown in FIG. 35 includes a plurality of effect determination tables. These production determination tables correspond to the post-conversion flag, production No. Is stipulated. More specifically, in these effect determination tables, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect No. The lottery value information and the production No. are set so that the probabilities to be determined are different. Are defined according to the production state. On the other hand, the effect determination table for BB end shown in FIG. Is stipulated. More specifically, in the effect determination table, the effect No. The lottery value information and the production No. are set so that the probabilities to be determined are different. Are defined for each set value. Production No. Are provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify each piece of effect data.

  The production data includes light source data that can identify the mode of production by the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R, light source data that can identify the mode of production by the 4th reel back lamp 122, and production by rotation of the 4th reel 23. 4th reel control data that can identify the aspect of the sound, and sound source data that can identify the aspect of the effect produced by the sound output from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26.

  One effect data is associated with a game start sound, a turn-off pattern, a flash pattern, and a 4th reel rotation pattern. The game start sound is a sound output from the speakers 25L, 25R, and 26, and is a sound for enhancing the effect of the effect based on the start operation.

  The turn-off pattern is a pattern in which the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off by the sub CPU 81 based on the stop operation. In the turn-off pattern, the turn-off pattern 1 that turns off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R based on the first stop operation, and the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off based on the first stop operation and the second stop operation. An extinguishing pattern 2 is provided to turn off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R based on the extinguishing pattern 2 and the first to third stopping operations. In the embodiment, as the light-off pattern, the light-off pattern 1 to the light-off pattern 3 are provided.

  The flash pattern is a pattern in which the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are flashed by the sub CPU 81 based on the stop operation. For example, the flash pattern includes an upper stage of the left sub display window 22L, a middle stage of the left sub display window 22L, a lower stage of the middle sub display window 22C, an upper stage of the right sub display window 22R, and a middle stage of the right sub display window 22R. A flash pattern 1 for blinking the corresponding sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R is provided. In the embodiment, the flash pattern 2 and the flash pattern 3 are provided as the flash pattern, but the increase / decrease of the flash pattern can be changed as appropriate.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern is a pattern in which a mode in which the 4th reel 23 is rotated by the sub CPU 81 is determined. The 4th reel rotation pattern includes a pattern in which the 4th reel 23 rotates forward, a pattern in which the 4th reel 23 rotates in reverse, and a pattern in which the 4th reel 23 rotates again. Here, the 4th reel 23 basically starts rotating based on the start operation, and stops rotating based on the stop operation. However, the rotation of the 4th reel 23 may be started or the rotation of the 4th reel 23 may be stopped based on the stop of the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The timing for starting the rotation of the 4th reel 23 and the timing for stopping the rotation of the 4th reel 23 can be appropriately changed.

  The sub reel re-rotation pattern is a pattern in which the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are rotated again by the sub CPU 81 after stop control is performed on the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R (so-called re-spin mode). It is. The sub reel re-rotation pattern includes a pattern that defines the stop positions of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R after re-spin (patterns based on stop data 1 to 8, see FIGS. 78 and 79 described later), and sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. And a pattern (a pattern based on the fluctuation patterns 1 to 8, and will be described later with reference to FIGS. 80 and 81) for defining the re-spin operation mode and the stop positions of the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R after the re-spin. In the embodiment, the production No. corresponding to the sub-reel re-rotation pattern. (That is, any of the production Nos. “271” to “286”) is selected when the internal winning combination is lost and the post-conversion flag is lost, or the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2. Only when the post flag is BB or RB.

  In the embodiment, as the sub reel re-rotation pattern, a pattern based on the stop data and a pattern based on the variation pattern are provided. In addition, the production No. corresponding to the sub reel re-rotation pattern. Is selected only when the internal winning combination is lost and the post-conversion flag is lost, or when the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2 and the post-conversion flag is BB, RB. However, the configuration may be selected.

  The special effects list will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the special effects list, in the embodiment, special effects A to J are provided as special effects (hereinafter referred to as “special effects”). These special effects are provided corresponding to one or a plurality of game states. For example, the special effect E is an effect that can be performed in the BB1 game state, while the special effect F is an effect that can be performed in the general game state, the BB1 game state, or the RT1 game state.

  The special effect A is an effect in which the rotation of the 4th reel 23 starts based on the start operation, and the rotation of the 4th reel 23 stops so that the arrow (right direction) 225 is displayed on the 4th display window 24 at a predetermined timing. is there. The special effect B is an effect in which the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is stopped so that the rotation of the 4th reel 23 starts based on the start operation, and the arrow (left direction) 226 is displayed on the 4th display window 24 at a predetermined timing. is there. The special effect C is an effect in which the rotation of the 4th reel 23 is not started. In the special effect D, when the JACIN becomes a display role, the rotation of the 4th reel 23 starts, and the arrow (left direction) 226 is displayed on the 4th display window 24 at a predetermined timing. It is an effect that the rotation stops.

  The special effect E is to rotate the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R when the combination of symbols displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R shows a loss when JACIN becomes a display combination (so-called The effect of stopping the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R so that the combination of symbols related to JACIN (“BAR-BAR-BAR” in the embodiment) is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. is there. When the combination of symbols related to JACIN is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are artificially vibrated by turning on or off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R. (See FIG. 82 described later).

  The special effect F is to re-spin the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R when the combination of symbols displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R is lost when the small role becomes the display combination. This is an effect of stopping the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R so that the combination of symbols related to the small role is displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. In the special effect G, when the combination of symbols displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R shows a loss, the combination of symbols displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R becomes a small role. In the case of such a symbol combination, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned, and the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is stopped so that the display by the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R is lost.

  The special effect H is a combination of symbols related to the bonus in the combination of symbols displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a symbol related to the bonus in the combination of symbols displayed in the sub-display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. This is an effect of accepting an operation to re-spin the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and stop the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R when the combination is not. In the special effect I, when the display by the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R is lost as a result of the special effect H, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned, and the symbol combination related to the bonus is the sub display window 22L, This effect is to stop the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R so as to be displayed on 22C, 22R. In the special effect J, the combination of symbols displayed in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a combination of symbols related to the bonus, and the combination of symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is related to the bonus. In the case of a combination of symbols, the effect is to emphasize the operation of the bonus game by the 4th reel 23, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the 4th reel back lamp 122, and the like.

  FIG. 38 shows the relationship between the data (so-called symbol identifier) provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify the symbol type displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R and the symbol code corresponding to this symbol identifier. The symbol code table (sub) which represents is shown. For example, the data corresponding to “Red 7” is “00000001”, and the symbol code at this time is “1”.

  FIG. 39 shows a post-conversion flag storage area that is provided in the sub-RAM 83 and stores post-conversion flag data. For example, when medium cherry is determined as the post-conversion flag in the flag conversion process (FIG. 65 described later), “1” is stored in bit 0 of the post-conversion flag storage area. That is, “00000001” is stored in the post-conversion flag storage area.

  The operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 40, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, the CPU 31 checks whether the RAM 33 is normal, initializes the input / output port, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on (step S2). At this time, if the main reel control lock flag is on, the CPU 31 validates all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, updates the effective stop button storage area, and sets “8950” in the main control lock timer. (Step S3), and then the process of Step S12-1 is performed. On the other hand, when the main reel control lock flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S4. The main reel control lock flag is a flag provided for the CPU 31 to identify whether or not to perform control related to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The main control lock timer is a timer provided for the CPU 31 to manage the time during which control relating to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not performed.

  In step S4, the CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S5). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S6). The random number value extracted in the process of step S6 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S7). In this process, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S8). In this process, the CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the like in accordance with the start operation. Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S10). Subsequently, the CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S12-1.

  In step S12-1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on. At this time, if the main reel control lock flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S12-2. On the other hand, when the main reel control lock flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S12-4.

  In step S12-2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the main control lock timer is “0”. At this time, if the value of the main control lock timer is “0”, the CPU 31 turns off the main reel control lock flag and resets all the bits in the effective stop button storage area (step S12-3). Then, the process of step S2 is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the main control lock timer is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S12-4.

  In step S12-4, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 stores “07H” in the effective stop button storage area and “0” in the operation stop button storage area. Here, since “07H” is expressed as a binary number “00000111”, storing “07H” in the effective stop button storage area means that all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are effective. The indicated data is stored in the effective stop button storage area. On the other hand, in the reel stop control process, the CPU 31 executes a command related to the stop of the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on (step S12-5). At this time, if the main reel control lock flag is on, the CPU 31 turns off the main reel control lock flag (step S12-6), and then performs the process of step S2. On the other hand, when the main reel control lock flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S13.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S13). In this process, the CPU 31 performs prediction of the display combination, determination of the display combination, and determination of the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a control process corresponding to the display combination described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S14). In this process, the CPU 31 performs control related to the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S15). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter storing the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S16). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag, the RB1 gaming state flag, or the RB2 gaming state flag is on (step S17). At this time, if the BB1 gaming state flag, the RB1 gaming state flag, or the RB2 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S18). In this process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20. On the other hand, when all of the BB1 gaming state flag, the RB1 gaming state flag, and the RB2 gaming state flag are OFF, the CPU 31 performs RT control processing that will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S19). In this process, the CPU 31 starts an operation in the RT gaming state based on the display combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the CPU 31 starts operating the bonus game when a condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied.

  With reference to FIG. 41, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S21). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S22), and then performs a process of step S25. On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S23. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S24). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S25.

  In step S <b> 25, the CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1 gaming state flag or the RB2 gaming state flag is on (step S26). At this time, if the RB1 gaming state flag or the RB2 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 changes the maximum insertion value to “2” (step S27), and then performs the process of step S28. On the other hand, when both the RB1 gaming state flag and the RB2 gaming state flag are OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S28, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected. For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 10S and determines whether there is an input from the medal sensor 10S. At this time, when the passage of the medal is detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S29. On the other hand, when the passage of the medal is not detected, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

  In step S29, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S30.

  In step S30, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “8” in the valid line counter (step S31). The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S32), and then performs the process of step S34. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform effects using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc., triggered by the closing operation.

  In step S34, the CPU 31 checks the BET switches 8S and 9S. In this process, when the 1-BET button 8 or the maximum BET button 9 is pressed and there is an input from the 1-BET switch 8S or the maximum BET switch 9S, the CPU 31 determines the type of the BET switches 8S and 9S. Based on the value of the inserted sheet counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum inserted value, a value to be added to the value of the inserted sheet counter is calculated, and the value of the inserted sheet counter is updated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S35, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S37), and then performs a process of step S6 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S28.

  With reference to FIG. 42, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S41). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S42). For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table, and “23” is determined as the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB1 or data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S43). At this time, if the data indicating BB1 or the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to “21” (step S44), and then the process of step S45. I do. On the other hand, when neither the data indicating BB1 nor the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the CPU 31 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area, sets it as random number data, and then performs the process of step S46.

  In step S46, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S47). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S48). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S47 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S52), and then performs the process of step S53. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S49.

  In step S49, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S50). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer, sets “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S51), and then continues. Then, the process of step S53 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S46.

  In step S53, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S54). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB1 or data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S55). At this time, if the data indicating BB1 or the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62. On the other hand, when neither the data indicating BB1 nor the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S56.

  In step S56, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires a hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S57). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not data indicating BB1 or data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S58). At this time, if the data indicating BB1 or the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, when neither the data indicating BB1 nor the data indicating BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S62.

  In step S59, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RT1 game state flag is on, the CPU 31 turns off the RT1 game state flag to clear the RT game number counter (step S60), and then performs the process of step S61. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S61.

  In step S61, the CPU 31 turns on the RT2 gaming state flag. That is, when determining the internal winning combination related to the bonus, the CPU 31 starts the operation in the RT2 gaming state.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 31 acquires data stored in the carryover combination storing area, and stores a logical sum of this data and data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 in the internal winning combination storage area 3. . Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S8 in FIG.

  Thus, the CPU 31 basically determines an internal winning combination based on the extracted one random number value. Therefore, the internal winning combination determining means for determining the internal winning combination is a means that includes the CPU 31 that performs the internal lottery process, the ROM 32 and the RAM 33 that store the internal lottery table and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 43, the reel stop initial setting process showing the procedure of the process for initializing the process related to the control in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 selects and stores a rotating cylinder stop number based on the rotating cylinder stop number selection table (step S71). For example, when the value of the carryover combination storage area is “00H” and the CPU 31 determines “0” as the small role / replay data pointer, the CPU 31 performs the rotation based on the rotation stop number selection table. “1” is selected and stored as the cylinder stop number. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S72). Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S73). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been pressed yet. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S74), and then performs the process of step S9 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 44, the CPU 31 predicts the display combination according to each symbol position data, and shows the expected display combination storing process for obtaining the priority pull-in order data determined based on the predicted display combination. explain.

  First, the CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of search times (step S81). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “008H” as stop button check data (step S82). Subsequently, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S83). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the effective stop button storage area is “0” (step S84). At this time, if the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83. On the other hand, if the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85.

  In step S85, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches is executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86. On the other hand, when the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S83.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (hereinafter referred to as “search target reels”) to be searched based on the stop button check data, and designates the address of the expected display combination storing area. . That is, in step S83 to step S86, the CPU 31 searches the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R positioned on the left side, which are the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating and are not determined as the search target reels. It has been decided as a reel. Here, when the search target reel is the left main reel 3L, the CPU 31 designates the address of the left reel display combination expected storage area to thereby store the data stored in the left reel display combination expected storage area. You can refer to it. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “18” as the symbol check count (step S87). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S88.

  In step S88, the CPU 31 refers to a symbol arrangement table (not shown) in which a symbol code for identifying a symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with symbol position data. A symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area based on the position data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S89), and then performs a process of step S90. In this process, the CPU 31 searches for a display combination.

  In step S90, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 31 determines the priority pull-in order data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the priority pull-in order data acquired in step S90 in the expected display combination storing area (step S91). Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S92). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the number of symbol checks is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S94. On the other hand, when the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S88.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of searches. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S95). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S9 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S96.

  In step S96, the CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the entire symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” (step S97). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “3”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores a symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S99). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S82.

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

  Referring to FIG. 45, CPU 31 determines a display combination or the like based on a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and a display combination showing a procedure of processing for storing these in a predetermined area of each area. The search process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and acquires the head address of the symbol storing area (step S101). Here, when the head address of the symbol storage area is acquired, the CPU 31 can refer to the three symbol storage areas corresponding to the valid line 1. On the other hand, the CPU 31 can refer to the respective data in the order of the effective line 2 and the effective line 3 by updating the address of the symbol storage area (step S113 described later).

  In step S102, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the symbol combination table. When the head address of the symbol combination table is set, the CPU 31 performs the symbol combination corresponding to the red cherry 1 shown in the symbol combination table representing the symbol type corresponding to the symbol type constituting the symbol combination, and the winning operation. The flag, the storage area addition data, and the payout number can be referred to. On the other hand, the CPU 31 can refer to each data shown in the symbol combination table according to the order of the red cherry 2 and the peach cherry 1 by updating the address of the symbol combination table (step S110 described later).

  In step S103, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the rotating identifier (step S104). At this time, if they match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S105. On the other hand, if they do not match, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S105, the CPU 31 obtains a winning action flag and storage area addition data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area addition data (step S106). That is, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area 1 and adds the address based on the storage area addition data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores a logical sum of the winning action flag and the data stored in the designated display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S107). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (step S108). At this time, if the number of searches is “0”, the CPU 31 acquires the payout number, adds the value to the payout number counter (step S109), and then performs the process of step S110. On the other hand, if the number of searches is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S110.

  In step S110, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the updated address is an end code (step S111). At this time, if the updated address is an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, if the updated address is not an end code, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S103.

  In step S112, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. At this time, when the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter is executed, the CPU 31 performs the following process according to the process that called the display combination search process. Specifically, when the CPU 31 calls the display combination search process from the main process (FIG. 40) executed by the CPU 31, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S14 of FIG. When the combination retrieval process is called, the process of step S90 in FIG. 44 is subsequently performed. On the other hand, if the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area (step S113), and then performs the process of step S102.

  As described above, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combinations stored in the three symbol storage areas corresponding to one effective line with the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, and then transfers them to other effective lines. The combination of symbols stored in the corresponding three symbol storage areas is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table. That is, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for each active line, and determines the display combination or predicts the display combination. is there.

  With reference to FIG. 46, a description will be given of a priority attraction-rank data acquisition process in which the CPU 31 indicates a processing procedure for acquiring priority attraction-in rank data according to symbol position data.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the right main reel 3R (step S121). At this time, if the search target reel is the right main reel 3R, the CPU 31 clears bit 0 to bit 3 of the display combination storage area 1 (step S122), and then performs the process of step S123. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the right main reel 3R, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S123.

  In step S123, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR operation between the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the result is stored in the display combination storage area. Logical AND with data. That is, the symbol combination related to the display combination corresponding to the bit in which “1” is stored in the logical product result is not included in the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S124). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S126. On the other hand, when the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S125.

  In step S125, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S135. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, sets “3” as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (step S127). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the data stored in the display combination storage area, and the drawn-in data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product is “0” (step S129). At this time, if the result of the logical product is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S131. On the other hand, if the result of the logical product is not “0”, the CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (step S130), and then performs the process of step S131.

  In step S131, the CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left. For example, if the value set in the priority attraction ranking data is “00000000” and the carry flag is on, the CPU 31 sets the value of the priority attraction ranking data to “00000001” in this process. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority (step S132). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S133). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the priority pull-in rank data (step S134), and then performs the process of step S91 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S128.

  In step S135, “0” is set as the priority pull-in rank data. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S91 in FIG. Thus, when the combination of symbols related to the display combination predicted after the second stop operation and before the third stop operation is not included in the combination of symbols allowed by the determined internal winning combination, the priority pull-in ranking Data indicating stop prohibition is set in the data. Therefore, in the third stop operation, basically, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations allowed by the determined internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line.

  With reference to FIG. 47, a reel stop control process in which the CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

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

  In step S142, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on (step S144). At this time, if the main reel control lock flag is ON, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S145), and then performs the process of step S153. Thus, even when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc. according to the stop operation. On the other hand, when the main reel control lock flag is OFF, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S146.

  In step S146, the CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S147.

  In step S 147, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub-reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc., according to a stop operation, a control for automatically stopping the variation of the symbols, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces (step S148). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S149). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the CPU 31 performs a stop data storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S150), and then in step S151. Process. In the stop data storage process, the CPU 31 selects a stop table that can be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S151.

  In step S151, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S152). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S153.

  In step S153, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S12-5 of FIG. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154.

  In step S154, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on. At this time, if the main reel control lock flag is on, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S141. On the other hand, when the main reel control lock flag is OFF, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process shown in FIG. 44 (step S155), and then performs the process of step S141. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating are stopped before the process of stopping the rotation of the next main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. A display combination that may be determined is predicted, and information of the display combination predicted for each symbol position is stored in the corresponding display combination expected storage area.

  With reference to FIG. 48, the slip piece number determination process in which the CPU 31 determines the number of stop data slide pieces will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (step S161). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S162. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S169.

  In step S162, the CPU 31 refers to the first stop table selection table and selects the stop table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 designates an address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button (step S163). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the turning cylinder stop number is “44” (step S164). At this time, if the number for stopping the rotation is “44”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S165. On the other hand, if the rotation stop number is not “44”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S166.

  In step S165, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. At this time, if the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S166. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S168.

  In step S166, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the turning cylinder stop number is “45”. At this time, when the turning cylinder stop number is “45”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S167. On the other hand, if the rotation stop number is not “45”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S177.

  In step S167, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the right stop button 7R. At this time, if the operation stop button is the right stop button 7R, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S177. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the right stop button 7R, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S168.

  In step S168, the CPU 31 turns on the control change flag. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S177. The control change flag is a flag provided for the CPU 31 to identify whether or not a specific internal winning combination has been determined and a stop operation has been performed in a predetermined order.

  In step S169, the CPU 31 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S170). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the CPU 31 selects a stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S171), and subsequently, step S177. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S172.

  In step S172, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the right stop button 7R is an effective stop button. At this time, if the right stop button 7R is an effective stop button, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174. On the other hand, when the right stop button 7R is not an effective stop button, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173.

  In step S173, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the middle stop button 7C is an effective stop button and the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. At this time, when the middle stop button 7C is an effective stop button and the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174. On the other hand, if the middle stop button 7C is not an effective stop button or the operation stop button is not the left stop button 7L, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S175.

  In step S174, the CPU 31 selects a stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 1 storage area, and subsequently performs the process of step S177.

  In step S175, the CPU 31 selects a stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 4 storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 stores the address stored in the stop table 3 storage area in the stop table 2 storage area (step S176). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S177.

  In step S177, the CPU 31 adds the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the stop start position and stores it as the expected stop start address. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position (step S178). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S179), and then performs a process of step S147 in FIG. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R is pressed, the center of the symbol is located above the center line, Is the position of the symbol closest to the position of the center line. This position is specified by the value of the symbol counter. That is, the CPU 31 determines a stop start position based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS.

  With reference to FIG. 49, the priority attraction | suction control process which showed the procedure of the process in which CPU31 determines the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the priority order table and corrects the address based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (step S181). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets “4” as the initial value of the priority order and sets “4” as the number of checks (step S182). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S183.

  In step S183, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 adds the number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address and obtains priority pull-in rank data (step S184). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in rank data (step S185). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (step S186), and then performs the process of step S187. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S187.

  In step S187, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S188). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been evacuated (step S189), and then performs the process of step S147 of FIG. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S183. In step S189, if there are a plurality of retracted sliding pieces, the CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that was retracted last.

  Thus, in the priority attraction-in control process, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols on which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in at a higher priority is displayed from among a plurality of types of sliding symbols. To do.

  With reference to FIG. 50, the stop data storage process which showed the procedure of the process which selects the stop table which CPU31 can refer at the time of stop operation after 1st stop operation is demonstrated.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the control change flag is on (step S191). At this time, if the control change flag is ON, the CPU 31 sets “24” as stop table selection data (step S192), and then performs the process of step S194. On the other hand, when the control change flag is OFF, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table selection data selection table and selects stop table selection data based on the stop start position and the rotation stop number (step S193). Subsequently, the process of step S194 is performed.

  In step S194, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table selection table, and selects the stop table storage table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button. Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the stop table storage table and selects stop table 1 to stop table 4 based on the stop table selection data (step S195). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S151 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 51, the control process corresponding to the display combination showing the procedure of the process in which the CPU 31 turns on the main reel control lock flag and the special main reel control lock flag will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S201). At this time, if the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 turns on the main reel control lock flag (step S202), and then performs the process of step S205. On the other hand, when the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S203.

  In step S203, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is JACIN. At this time, if the display combination is JACIN, the CPU 31 turns on the special main reel control lock flag and sets “4475” in the main control lock timer (step S204), and then performs the processing of step S205. Do. On the other hand, if the display combination is not JACIN, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S205. That is, in the embodiment, when the operation of the RB1 gaming state is started while the operation of the BB1 gaming state is being performed, the sub reels 21L, 21L, 22B, 22C, 22R are displayed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed. While a game capable of performing a stop operation on 21C and 21R (so-called eye-pressing game) is performed (in the embodiment, until the main control lock timer becomes “0”), the main reels 3L, 3C, A configuration that does not start 3R rotation is adopted.

  In step S <b> 205, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72. The display command includes data of the display combination determined in step S13. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc. according to the display combination. Next, the process of step S15 in FIG. 40 is performed.

  With reference to FIG. 52, a bonus end check process will be described in which the CPU 31 ends the bonus game when the conditions for ending the bonus game are satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S211). At this time, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S212. On the other hand, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the process of step S214 is performed.

  In step S212, the CPU 31 performs bonus end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, when ending the operation of the BB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table, stores a flag corresponding to the RT1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, and stores it in the RT gaming number counter. “1200” is stored. On the other hand, when ending the operation of the BB2 gaming state, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table, stores a flag corresponding to the RT1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, and sets “1000” in the RT gaming number counter. Is stored. That is, when the operation of the bonus game is finished, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the replay time. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S213). By transmitting the bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the like based on the end of the bonus game. Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20 in FIG.

  In step S214, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state. At this time, if the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 performs a BB1 bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S215), and then the process of step S20 of FIG. I do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the BB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 performs a BB2 bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S216), and then performs the process of step S20 of FIG. .

  Thus, in the bonus end check process, the CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game based on the bonus end number counter or the like.

  With reference to FIG. 53, a BB1 bonus end check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the CPU 31 ends RB1 when the condition for ending RB1 is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state (step S221). At this time, when the gaming state is the RB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from each of the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible number of gaming counter (step S222), and then the processing of step S223. I do. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the RB1 gaming state, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S223, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”. At this time, if the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S224. On the other hand, when the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S224, the CPU 31 performs RB1 end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S225). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 54, a BB2 bonus end check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 ends the RB2 process when the condition for ending the RB2 is satisfied.

  First, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter (step S231). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0” (step S232). At this time, if the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter are “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S233. On the other hand, when the value of the winning possible number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S233, the CPU 31 performs RB2 end time processing based on the bonus end time table. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table, stores a flag corresponding to the RB2 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and stores it in the possible gaming number counter. “8” is stored. That is, when the operation of the RB2 gaming state is finished, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the RB2 gaming state again. Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S234). Next, the CPU 31 performs the process of step S20 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 55, an RT control process will be described in which the CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process for completing the operation in the RT gaming state.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (step S241). At this time, if the RT1 gaming state flag is ON, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S242. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state flag is OFF, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In step S242, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S243). At this time, if the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the CPU 31 turns off the RT1 game state flag (step S244), and then performs the process of step S20 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S20 of FIG.

  In this way, in the RT control process, the CPU 31 ends the operation in the RT gaming state based on the RT gaming state in which the operation is performed, the value of the RT game number counter, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 56, a bonus operation check process will be described, in which the CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S251). At this time, if the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs the BB1 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S252), and then performs the process of step S257. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operating time table, stores a flag corresponding to the BB1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, and stores “430” in the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S253.

  In step S253, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2. At this time, when the display combination is BB2, the CPU 31 performs the BB2 operation process and the RB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S254), and then performs the process of step S257. In the BB2 operation time process, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table, stores the flag corresponding to the BB2 game state in the game state flag storage area, and stores “105” in the bonus end number counter. On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB2, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S255.

  In step S255, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is JACIN. At this time, if the display combination is JACIN, the CPU 31 performs RB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S256), and then performs processing of step S259. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table, stores a flag corresponding to the RB1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the winning possible number counter, and stores it in the possible gaming number counter. “8” is stored. On the other hand, when the display combination is not JACIN, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S260.

  In step S257, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the CPU 31 turns off the RT2 gaming state flag (step S258). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a process of step S259.

  In step S 259, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72. The bonus start command includes information related to the gaming state in which the bonus game operation starts. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, etc. in accordance with the start of the operation of the bonus game. Next, the process of step S2 of FIG. 40 is performed.

  In step S260, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay. At this time, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S261), and then performs the process of step S2 in FIG. On the other hand, if the display combination is not replay, the CPU 31 next performs the process of step S2 of FIG.

  Thus, in the bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game based on the display combination. In other words, when the CPU 31 displays a combination of symbols related to the bonus game along the active line, the operation of the bonus game is started.

  With reference to FIG. 57, the interrupt process by the control of the CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S271). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S272). In this process, the CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal from the start switch 6 </ b> S by operating the start lever 6. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S273). For example, the CPU 31 controls the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the CPU 31 starts rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. 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 stops.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main control lock timer is “0” (step S274). At this time, if the main control lock timer is “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S278. On the other hand, when the main control lock timer is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S275. Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the main control lock timer (step S275). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main control lock timer is “0” (step S276). At this time, if the main control lock timer is “0”, the CPU 31 turns off the special main reel control lock flag (step S277), and then performs the process of step S278. On the other hand, when the main control lock timer is not “0”, the CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S278.

  In step S278, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process. For example, the CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on the credit display unit 17. Subsequently, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S279), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

  Referring to FIG. 58, a description will be given of a main board communication task showing a series of processing steps performed by sub CPU 81 constituting sub control circuit 72 in response to reception of a command from CPU 31 constituting main control circuit 71. To do.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of a command (step S301). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (step S302). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). At this time, if a command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue (step S304), and then performs the process of step S301. On the other hand, when the same command as the previous one is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S301 again.

  With reference to FIG. 59, an effect registration task showing a procedure of processing for registering data for the sub CPU 81 to perform an effect upon reception of a message will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). At this time, if there is a message, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S313. On the other hand, if there is no message, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S315.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S314). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S315.

  In step S315, the sub CPU 81 registers data related to the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R and data related to the 4th reel 23. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 registers data relating to LEDs and data relating to sounds (so-called sounds) (step S316). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S311.

  With reference to FIG. 60, an effect content determination process showing a procedure of processing for the sub CPU 81 to perform an effect in response to a command from the CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (step S321). At this time, when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S322), and then in step S348. Process. The process of step S322 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S323. In this medal insertion command reception process, the production No. If the effect corresponding to “271” to “286” is being executed, the effect being executed is terminated (cancelled).

  In step S323, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is being received. At this time, if the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S324. On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S331.

  In step S324, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the general gaming state (sub). At this time, if the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the general gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S325. On the other hand, if the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is not the general gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 performs a BB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S329). The process of step S330 is performed. In the BB effect lottery process, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets effect data based on the data pointer.

  In step S325, the sub CPU 81 performs an SBB control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62, and subsequently performs a process of step S326. In the SBB control process, the sub CPU 81 changes information related to SBB (super big bonus game). Here, the SBB is basically equivalent to the BB1 gaming state (sub), but when the operation of the BB1 gaming state (sub) is performed, among the combinations of symbols related to the internal winning combination This means a special BB1 gaming state (sub) in which the stop operation order in which the symbol combination associated with the largest number of payouts is displayed is notified.

  In step S326, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63, and subsequently performs a process of step S327. In the effect table selection process, the sub CPU 81 selects an effect state based on an internal winning combination.

  In step S327, the sub CPU 81 performs a flag conversion process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65, and subsequently performs a process of step S328. In the flag conversion process, the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S328, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67, and then performs the process of step S330. In the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect No. based on the effect state. To decide.

  In step S330, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel rotation start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69, and subsequently performs a process of step S348. In the sub reel rotation start process, the sub CPU 81 requests the start of rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In step S331, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel stop command. At this time, when it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S332. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S334.

  In step S332, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70, and subsequently performs a process of step S333. In the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 81 performs control to stop the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R based on the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81.

  In step S333, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type such as the operation stop button. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S348.

  In step S334, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a display command is being received. At this time, if the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S335. On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S337.

  In step S335, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76, and then performs a process of step S336. In the display command reception process, the sub CPU 81 changes information related to the presentation based on the display combination.

  In step S336, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S348.

  In step S337, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus start command. At this time, when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S338. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S341.

  In step S338, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is “1”. At this time, if the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is “1”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S348. On the other hand, when the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is not “1”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S339. The BB gaming state identification counter is a counter provided for the sub CPU 81 to count the number of push games.

  In step S339, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of bonus game and the like. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the BB1 gaming state (sub), the BB2 gaming state (sub), or the RB gaming state (sub) according to the type of bonus game as the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 (step S340). . Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S348.

  In step S341, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a bonus end command. At this time, if it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S342. On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S348.

  In step S342, the sub CPU 81 turns off the WIN lamp lighting flag. The WIN lamp lighting flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not to turn on the WIN lamp 18. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SBB flag is on (step S343). At this time, if the SBB flag is on, the sub CPU 81 turns off the SBB flag (step S344), and then performs the process of step S345. On the other hand, when the SBB flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S345. The SBB flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not it is an SBB.

  In step S345, the sub CPU 81 sets “100” in the SBB game number counter. The SBB game number counter is a counter provided for the sub CPU 81 to count the number of games since the operation of the bonus game has ended. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a BB end effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S346), and then performs the process of step S347. In the BB end time effect lottery process, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data based on the technical level and the like.

  In step S347, the sub CPU 81 sets the general gaming state (sub), and then performs the process of step S348.

  In step S348, the sub CPU 81 performs effect execution processing based on the set effect data. For example, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect using the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  With reference to FIG. 61, a medal insertion command reception process will be described, which shows the procedure of a process for ending the effect being executed by the sub CPU 81 in response to the reception of the medal insertion command.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines the production number. It is determined whether or not an effect corresponding to “271” to “286” is being executed (step S351). Here, production no. The effects corresponding to “271” to “286” are effects related to re-spinning of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. At this time, production no. When the effects corresponding to “271” to “286” are being executed, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S352. On the other hand, production no. When the effects corresponding to “271” to “286” are not being executed, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S348 in FIG.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 81 refers to the loss stop table, executes automatic stop control according to the order of the held operation stop buttons, and then performs the process of step S353.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off. At this time, if the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off, the sub CPU 81 next requests lighting of the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R (step S354), and then FIG. The process of step S348 is performed. On the other hand, if the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R are on, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S348 in FIG.

  Thus, in the medal insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect No. being executed. The effects corresponding to “271” to “286” are ended. At this time, the sub CPU 81 controls the motor drive circuit 113 so that the combination of symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R is lost, and the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off. The lamp driving circuit 111 is controlled.

  With reference to FIG. 62, an SBB control process showing a procedure of a process in which the sub CPU 81 changes the value of the SBB counter with the reception of the start command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SBB addition flag is on (step S361). At this time, if the SBB addition flag is on, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S326 in FIG. On the other hand, when the SBB addition flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S362.

  In step S362, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SBB game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the SBB game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S326 in FIG. On the other hand, when the value of the SBB game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S363.

  In step S363, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S364. On the other hand, if neither BB1 nor BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S366.

  In step S364, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the value of the SBB counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the SBB addition flag (step S365). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S326 in FIG.

  In step S366, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the SBB game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SBB game number counter is “0” (step S367). At this time, if the value of the SBB game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 clears the SBB counter (step S368), and then performs the process of step S326 of FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the SBB game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S326 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the effect table selection process which showed the procedure of the process in which sub CPU81 selects an effect state is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (step S371). At this time, if BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, if neither BB1 nor BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S382.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the WIN lamp lighting flag is on. At this time, if the WIN lamp lighting flag is on, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state 7 (step S381), and then performs the process of step S327 in FIG. On the other hand, if the WIN lamp lighting flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S373.

  In step S373, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus carry-over effect flag is on. At this time, if the bonus carry-over effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 selects effect state 5 (step S380), and then performs the process of step S327 in FIG. On the other hand, if the bonus carry-over effect flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S374. The bonus carry-over effect flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not the number of games played after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination has reached a predetermined number.

  In step S374, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus establishment effect flag is on. At this time, if the bonus establishment effect flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S377. On the other hand, if the bonus establishment effect flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S375. The bonus establishment effect flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not a predetermined number of games have been played since the bonus was determined as an internal winning combination.

  In step S375, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state 4. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the bonus establishment effect flag and sets “4” in the bonus establishment effect counter (step S376). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S327 in FIG. The bonus establishment effect counter is a counter provided for the sub CPU 81 to count the number of games played after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  In step S377, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the bonus establishment effect counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the bonus establishment effect counter is “0” (step S378). At this time, if the value of the bonus establishment effect counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 turns off the bonus establishment effect flag and turns on the bonus carryover effect flag (step S379). The process of step S327 of 60 is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the bonus establishment effect counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S327 of FIG.

  In step S382, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ceiling state (sub). At this time, if the ceiling state (sub) is selected, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state 6 (step S383), and then performs the process of step S327 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the ceiling state (sub), the sub CPU 81 performs an effect table lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S384), and then performs the process of step S327 in FIG. In the effect table lottery process, the sub CPU 81 selects an effect state based on the technical level. The ceiling state (sub) is equivalent to the general gaming state (sub), but is generally performed on the condition that 1200 games or 1000 games have been played and the RT1 gaming state has been completed. A special general gaming state (sub) corresponding to the gaming state.

  Thus, in the effect table selection process, when the bonus is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state according to the type of the bonus.

  With reference to FIG. 64, the effect table lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current technical level (step S391). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the technical level is “3” (step S392). At this time, if the technical level is “3”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S393. On the other hand, when the technical level is not “3”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S402.

  In step S393, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the setting estimation mode flag is on. At this time, if the setting estimation mode flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S396. On the other hand, when the setting estimation mode flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S394. The setting estimation mode flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not to perform an effect whose setting can be estimated.

  In step S394, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state 3. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the setting estimation mode flag and stores “21” in the setting estimation mode counter (step S395). The setting estimation mode counter is a counter provided so that the sub CPU 81 counts the number of times that the setting can be estimated. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S327 in FIG.

  In step S396, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the setting estimation mode counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the setting estimation mode counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S399. On the other hand, when the value of the setting estimation mode counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S397.

  In step S397, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the value of the setting estimation mode counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the setting estimation mode counter is “0” (step S398). At this time, if the value of the setting estimation mode counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S399. On the other hand, if the value of the setting estimation mode counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S327 in FIG.

  In step S399, the sub CPU 81 performs a setting estimation mode falling lottery process. That is, if the production state 3 continues for 21 games, the sub CPU 81 performs the setting estimation mode falling lottery process in each subsequent game. In other words, after having received notification that the set value can be estimated a predetermined number of times, if you are lucky, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of notification. In the setting estimation mode falling lottery process, a win is given with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of “1/10”). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a falling lottery has been won (step S400). At this time, when the falling lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 sets “1” as the technology level and “0” as the technology point value (step S401), and then in step S327 of FIG. Process. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S327 in FIG.

  In step S402, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the technical level is “2”. At this time, if the technical level is “2”, the sub CPU 81 selects the rendering state 2 (step S403), and then performs the process of step S327 of FIG. On the other hand, when the technical level is not “2”, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect state 1 (step S404), and then performs the process of step S327 of FIG.

  Thus, in the effect table lottery process, the sub CPU 81 selects an effect state according to the technical level.

  With reference to FIG. 65, the flag conversion process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selected effect state is the effect state 1 or the effect state 6 (step S411). At this time, when the selected effect state is the effect state 1 or the effect state 6, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 1 and determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination (step S412). Subsequently, the process of step S418 is performed. For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “4” (in other words, the special combination 1 is included in the internal winning combination), the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 1 and sets the post-conversion flag. As special to determine. Here, the production state 1 is a production state determined when the technical level is “1”, and the technical level “1” is decided when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively low. From this, when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively low, the sub CPU 81 sets the post-conversion flag corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 with a relatively high probability (in this example, 100%). I understand that it will be decided. On the other hand, when the selected production state is neither the production state 1 nor the production state 6, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S413.

  In step S413, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selected effect state is the effect state 2. At this time, if the selected effect state is the effect state 2, the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 2 (step S414), The process of step S418 is performed. For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 2 and determines the medium cherry as the post-conversion flag with a probability of “32/128” and converts it. The special is determined with a probability of “96/128” as a post flag. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines information corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 (so-called correspondence information) or information corresponding to another internal winning combination different from the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31. On the other hand, if the selected production state is not the production state 2, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S415.

  In step S415, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selected effect state is the effect state 3. At this time, if the selected production state is the production state 3, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 3 to determine the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination (step S416), The process of step S418 is performed. For example, when the setting value is “1” and the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 3 and sets the middle cherry as “64 / 128 "is determined with a probability of" 64/128 "as a post-conversion flag. On the other hand, when the setting value is “6” and the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 3 and sets “middle cherry” as the post-conversion flag “ “16/128” is determined, and special is determined as a post-conversion flag with a probability of “112/128”. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines the special corresponding to the special combination 1 determined by the CPU 31 with a higher probability as the set value is higher. Therefore, it can be said that the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the CPU 31 with a probability corresponding to the set value. Here, the rendering state 3 is a rendering state that is determined when the technical level is “3”, and the technical level “3” is determined when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively high. Taking these into consideration, the production state 1 and the production state 3 (here, the set value “1”) are determined by the CPU 31 with a lower probability when the sub CPU 81 is in the production state 3 than in the production state 1. It can be seen that the post-conversion flag corresponding to the given internal winning combination is determined. In other words, it can be seen that when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively high, the so-called flag conversion rate is higher than when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively low. On the other hand, if the selected performance state is not the performance state 3, the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 4 (step S417), and then continues. The process of step S418 is performed. For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flag conversion table 4 and determines a loss as a post-conversion flag with a probability of “32/128”. Special is determined as a flag with a probability of “96/128”.

  In step S418, the sub CPU 81 stores the determined post-conversion flag in the post-conversion flag storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a stop table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S419), and then performs a process of step S328 in FIG. In the stop table selection process, the sub CPU 81 selects a stop table to be referred to when the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is stopped.

  Thus, in the flag conversion process, the sub CPU 81 determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination, the set value, the effect state, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 66, a description will be given of a stop table selection process showing a procedure of a process of selecting a stop table to be referred to when the sub CPU 81 stops the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1 is included in the internal winning combination (step S421). At this time, if BB1 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S422. On the other hand, when BB1 is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S424.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 81 turns on bit 6 of the post-conversion flag storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the stop table selection table for BB flag and selects a sub stop table based on the post-conversion flag (step S423). For example, when the post-conversion flag is special + BB, that is, special (BB), the sub CPU 81 selects the special (BB) stop table as the sub stop table. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S328 in FIG.

  In step S424, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB2 is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S425. On the other hand, if BB2 is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 refers to the non-flag stop table selection table and selects a sub stop table based on the post-conversion flag (step S427). Next, the process of step S328 in FIG. 60 is performed. For example, when the post-conversion flag is special, the sub CPU 81 selects the special stop table as the sub stop table.

  In step S425, the sub CPU 81 turns on bit 7 of the post-conversion flag storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the RB flag stop table selection table and selects a sub stop table based on the post-conversion flag (step S426). For example, when the post-conversion flag is special + RB, that is, special (RB), the sub CPU 81 selects the special (RB) stop table as the sub stop table. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S328 in FIG.

  As described above, in the stop table selection process, the sub CPU 81 selects a sub stop table based on the post-conversion flag. That is, in the embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a combination of symbols corresponding to other internal winning combinations is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. May be displayed. Thus, by making the display by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R different from the display by the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that something will happen. Therefore, according to this configuration, the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be further improved.

  Here, for example, as shown in the column of the small combination / replay data pointer “0” shown in each flag conversion table, when the internal winning combination relating to the bonus game is determined, the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. May display a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination, and may display combinations of symbols related to other internal winning combinations on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Therefore, whether or not the player can enjoy the bonus game by paying attention to the combination of symbols displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the combination of symbols displayed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Can be detected. Therefore, according to this configuration, the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be greatly improved.

  On the other hand, paying attention to the small role / replay data pointer shown in the flag conversion table 3 being “4” (in other words, special role 1), the set value increases as the possibility that the special role 1 is converted to the medium cherry is high. Since there is a high possibility that the symbol combination of the special combination 1 is displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the frequency of the symbol combination related to the medium cherry is displayed on the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. When grasping that it is relatively high, the player can estimate that the set value related to the gaming machine 1 is low. That is, the probability that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination determined in both the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is different depending on the set value. Therefore, the player can estimate the set value by the frequency with which the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination determined in both the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is displayed. Become. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player can enjoy the guessing of the set value by paying attention to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R is given. Can be further improved. Note that whether or not the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination is displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R depends on the stop operation, so that the player sets based on his / her stop operation Since the value can be estimated, the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be greatly improved.

  With reference to FIG. 67, the effect lottery process in which the sub CPU 81 shows the procedure of the process of changing information related to the effect will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current effect state and the post-conversion flag (step S431). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 selects the effect determination table according to the effect state, and the effect No. based on the converted flag. Is determined (step S432). For example, when the effect state is the effect state 1 and the post-conversion flag is a wing, the effect No. "0" is determined. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is any one of the effect state 1 to the effect state 3 (step S433). At this time, if the effect state is any one of effect state 1 to effect state 3, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S434. On the other hand, when the production state is not any of the production state 1 to the production state 3, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S439.

  In step S434, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the post-conversion flag is replay. At this time, if the post-conversion flag is replay, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S435. On the other hand, when the post-conversion flag is not replay, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S439.

  In step S435, the sub CPU 81 determines the determined effect No. Is determined to execute the flash pattern 1 or not. At this time, the determined production No. When executing the flash pattern 1, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S436. On the other hand, the determined production No. Is not for executing the flash pattern 1, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S439.

  In step S436, the sub CPU 81 performs LED light emission lottery processing. Specifically, in the LED emission lottery process, when the production state is the production state 1, the first probability (for example, the probability of “1/64”) is won, and the production state is the production state 2. Is won with a second probability (for example, a probability of “1/32”), and when the production state is the production state 3, it is won with a third probability (for example, a probability of “¼”). . Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a light emission lottery has been won (step S437). At this time, if the winning lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 turns on the LED emission flag (step S438), and then performs the process of step S330 in FIG. The LED light emission flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not the LED lamp included in the gaming machine 1 emits light. On the other hand, if the winning lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S330 of FIG. In the embodiment, when the LED light emission flag is turned on, an LED lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the 4th reel 23 emits blue light. Therefore, the player can perceive which production state the current production state is based on the frequency with which the LED lamp emits light. For example, since the production state 2 can be the production state 3 in which the production suggesting the set value is performed, the current production state is the production state 2 determined when the accuracy of the stop operation is average. By notifying the sub CPU 81, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the set value may be detected soon.

  As described above, in the embodiment, when the accuracy of the stop operation is an average accuracy, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the set value may be detected soon. On the other hand, when the accuracy of the stop operation is relatively low, the frequency at which the display by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R can correspond to the display by the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R increases. Therefore, a player who is unfamiliar with the stop operation does not feel complicated by providing the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Various information can be obtained from the display by 3C, 3R and the display by sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to achieve a balance between the players with respect to the benefits received by the players having different skills for the stop operation.

  Further, focusing on the small role / replay data pointer shown in the flag conversion table 1 to the flag conversion table 3 being “4” (in other words, the special role 1), the main display window 4L, The combination of symbols related to special combination 1 is displayed on 4C and 4R, and the combination of symbols related to medium cherry is displayed on sub-reels 21L, 21C and 21R is relatively high. That is, the higher the stop operation skill, the lower the frequency at which the display by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R can correspond to the display by the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, a player having a higher stop operation skill has difficulty in obtaining various information from the display by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display by the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. By doing so, it becomes possible to achieve a balance among players.

  In step S439, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is the effect state 4 or the effect state 5. At this time, when the effect state is the effect state 4 or the effect state 5, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S440. On the other hand, if the effect state is neither the effect state 4 nor the effect state 5, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S330 in FIG.

  In step S440, the sub CPU 81 determines the production No. Is one of “190” to “270”. At this time, production no. Is one of “190” to “270”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S443. On the other hand, production no. Is not any of “190” to “270”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S441.

  In step S441, the sub CPU 81 performs a WIN lamp lighting lottery process. In the WIN lamp lighting lottery process, a win is made with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of “1/16”). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a lighting lottery has been won (step S442). At this time, if the winning lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S443. On the other hand, if the lighting lottery has not been won, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S330 in FIG.

  In step S443, the sub CPU 81 turns on the WIN lamp lighting flag, and then performs the process of step S330 in FIG. As described above, when the sub-CPU 81 includes a bonus in the internal winning combination, the production No. , When “190” to “270” (so-called confirmed pattern production) are determined, the WIN lamp 18 is turned on with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, in other cases, the sub CPU 81 lights the WIN lamp 18 based on the lottery result.

  Referring to FIG. 68, when the operation in the BB gaming state is being performed, sub CPU 81 determines effect No. The BB effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process for determining the above will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB1 gaming state (sub) (step S451). At this time, if it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S454. On the other hand, if it is not the BB1 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S452.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 81 sets the replay as the post-conversion flag and selects the special stop table 6 as the sub stop table. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect A or the special effect B as the effect data (step S453). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S330 in FIG.

  In step S454, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the RB gaming state (sub). At this time, if it is in the RB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S455. When the game state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB2 game state (sub), the sub CPU 81 executes the same effect as the effect performed in the RB game state (sub). Even so, the same combination of symbols displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R is employed. On the other hand, if it is not in the RB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S464.

  In step S455, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “15”. At this time, if the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “15”, the sub CPU 81 sets the replay as the post-conversion flag and selects the special stop table 4 (step S456). The process of step S458 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the small role / replay data pointer is not “15”, the sub CPU 81 sets the replay as the post-conversion flag and selects the special stop table 5 (step S457), and then continues to step S458. Perform the process.

  In step S458, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RB all notification flag is on. At this time, if the RB all notification flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S462. On the other hand, if the RB all notification flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S459. The RB all notification flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not to notify the order of the stop operation.

  In step S459, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RB notification lottery flag is on. At this time, if the RB notification lottery flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S460. On the other hand, when the RB notification lottery flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S463. The RB notification lottery flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether or not to perform lottery for determining the presence / absence of notification of the order of the stop operation.

  In step S460, the sub CPU 81 performs an RB notification lottery process. In the RB notification lottery process, a win is given with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of “½”). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S461). At this time, if the lottery result is a win, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S462. On the other hand, if the lottery result is not a win, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S463.

  In step S462, the sub CPU 81 sets special effect A or special effect B as effect data. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S330 in FIG. For example, when the special effect A is set and the arrow (right direction) 225 is displayed on the 4th display window 24, the player presses the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R in this order. (So-called forward pressing) is suitable. On the other hand, when the special effect B is set and the arrow (left direction) 226 is displayed on the 4th display window 24, the player presses the right stop button 7R, the middle stop button 7C, and the left stop button 7L in this order. (So-called reverse pressing) is suitable.

  In step S463, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect C as effect data. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S330 in FIG. That is, the sub CPU 81 may not perform an effect when the operation in the RB1 gaming state is being performed.

  In step S464, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the data pointer for small role / replay is “14”. At this time, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “14”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S465. On the other hand, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is not “14”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S468.

  In step S465, the sub CPU 81 sets replay as the post-conversion flag. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs special table selection processing (step S466). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets a special effect D as effect data (step S467). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S330 in FIG.

  In step S468, the sub CPU 81 refers to the BB flag conversion table and determines the post-conversion flag based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the non-flag stop table selection table and selects a sub stop table based on the post-conversion flag (step S469). With reference to the effect determination table for BB, effect data is determined based on the post-conversion flag (step S470). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S330 in FIG.

  Thus, in the effect lottery process for BB, the sub CPU 81 determines the content of the effect according to the type of the bonus game that is being operated.

  With reference to FIG. 69, the sub reel rotation start process in which the sub CPU 81 starts the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reel control lock flag is on (step S471). At this time, if the sub reel control lock flag is on, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S348 in FIG. On the other hand, when the sub reel control lock flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 requests the start of rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R (step S472), and then performs the process of step S348 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 70, a reel stop command reception process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the sub CPU 81 stops the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R when the reel stop command is received.

  First, the sub CPU 81 holds the type of the operation stop button and the order of the stop operation (step S481). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is “1” (step S482). At this time, if the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is “1”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S505 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the BB gaming state identification counter is not “1”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S483.

  In step S483, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect No. Is one of “271” to “286”. At this time, production no. Is one of “271” to “286”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S510 of FIG. On the other hand, production no. Is not any of “271” to “286”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S484. In the embodiment, the production No. One of “271” to “286” is selected when the internal winning combination is lost and the converted flag is lost, or the internal winning combination is BB1 and BB2, and the converted flag is BB or RB. However, the configuration may be selected even in other cases.

  In step S484, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are lost, or both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are replayed. At this time, if both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are lost, or both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are replayed, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S503. On the other hand, if neither the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are lost, or both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are neither replaying, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S485.

  In step S485, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “14”. At this time, if the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “14”, the sub CPU 81 performs an RB notification lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S486). The process of step S503 is performed. In the RB notification lottery process, it is determined whether to perform notification related to the order of the stop operation. On the other hand, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is not “14”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S487.

  In step S487, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a first stop operation has been performed on the left main reel 3L. At this time, when the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S488. On the other hand, when a stop operation other than the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S494.

  In step S488, the sub CPU 81 turns on the forward push flag. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is a general gaming state (sub) (step S489). At this time, if the game state is the general game state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S492. On the other hand, if it is not the general gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S490.

  In step S490, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB1 gaming state (sub). At this time, if the game state is the BB1 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S491. On the other hand, if it is not the BB1 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S493.

  In step S491, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the RB gaming state (sub). At this time, if it is in the RB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S493. On the other hand, if it is not in the RB gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S492.

  In step S492, the sub CPU 81 performs a stop table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73, and then performs a process of step S503. In the stop table changing process, the sub CPU 81 changes the sub stop table based on the contents displayed by the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In step S493, the sub CPU 81 turns on the winning / operation check flag, and then performs the process of step S503. The winning / operation check flag is a flag provided for the sub CPU 81 to identify whether a combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line. In the BB2 gaming state (sub) and the RB gaming state (sub), the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is always displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, so that the winning / operation check flag is always on. Become.

  In step S494, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the performed stop operation is a third stop operation. At this time, when the stop operation performed is the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S495. On the other hand, if the performed stop operation is not the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S503.

  In step S495, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the forward push flag is on. At this time, if the forward push flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S498. On the other hand, if the forward push flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S496.

  In step S496, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the main reel winning / operating position. In other words, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of sliding symbols for which the symbol combination is displayed along the effective line has been determined. At this time, if it is the main reel winning / operation possible position, the sub CPU 81 turns on the winning / operation check flag (step S497), and then performs the processing of step S498. On the other hand, if it is not the main reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S498. In the embodiment, on the arrangement of the symbols on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, symbols constituting a combination of symbols relating to the internal winning combination are displayed on the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R according to the timing of the stop operation. Only the left main reel 3L may be omitted.

  In step S498, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the sub reel winning / operating position. In other words, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of sliding symbols for which the symbol combination is displayed along the sub effective line has been determined. At this time, if the position is the sub reel winning / operation possible position, the sub CPU 81 turns on the sub reel winning / operation check flag (step S499), and then performs the process of step S500. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S500.

  In step S500, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 is the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub). At this time, if the game state is the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub), the sub CPU 81 turns off the winning / operation check flag, the sub reel winning / operation check flag, and the forward push flag (step S501). Subsequently, the process of step S503 is performed. On the other hand, if neither the BB1 gaming state (sub) nor the BB2 gaming state (sub) is found, the sub CPU 81 performs a winning / operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S502). Then, the process of step S503 is performed. In the prize / operation check process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data based on a prize / operation check flag, a sub reel prize / operation check flag, and the like.

  In step S503, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not any of the special effects E to I is set. At this time, if any one of the special effects E to I is set, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S333 in FIG. On the other hand, when none of the special effects E to I is set, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected sub stop table and determines the sub reels 21L and 21L based on the stop control position according to the stop operation. Control for stopping the rotation of 21C and 21R is executed (step S504), and then the process of step S333 in FIG. 60 is performed.

  In step S505 in FIG. 71, the sub CPU 81 selects a loss (BB) stop table or a loss (RB) stop table as a sub stop table to be referenced in accordance with the type of BB and the type of RB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the performed stop operation is a third stop operation (step S506). At this time, when the stop operation performed is the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S507. On the other hand, when the stop operation performed is not the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S503 in FIG.

  In step S507, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a sub reel winning / operating position. At this time, if it is the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S503 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S508.

  In step S508, the sub CPU 81 sets a special effect I as effect data. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 clears the BB gaming state identification counter, and sets the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) according to the type of BB and the type of RB (step S509). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S503 in FIG.

  In step S510, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the performed stop operation is a third stop operation. At this time, when the stop operation performed is the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S511. On the other hand, when the stop operation performed is not the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S503 in FIG.

  In step S511, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the main reel winning / operating position. At this time, if it is the main reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 clears the registered effect data (effect data corresponding to any one of the effect Nos. “271” to “286”) (steps). S514) Subsequently, the process of step S502 of FIG. 70 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not the main reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S512.

  In step S512, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a sub reel winning / operating position. At this time, if it is the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S523. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 clears the registered effect data (effect data corresponding to any of effect Nos. “271” to “286”) (step S514). Subsequently, the process of step S502 in FIG. 70 is performed.

  In step S513, the sub CPU 81 determines the production number. 60 is set, and then the process of step S333 in FIG. 60 is performed. In this way, production no. In the state where any one of “271” to “286” is determined, the number of sliding symbols for which a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed on either the effective line or the sub-effective line is determined ( If the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are lost) Stop data or variation pattern corresponding to is set. As a result, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-rotated (respinned) based on the set stop data or variation pattern.

  With reference to FIG. 72, the RB notification lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 sets the notification regarding the RB will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SBB flag is on (step S521). At this time, if the SBB flag is on, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S527. On the other hand, when the SBB flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S522.

  In step S522, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a first stop operation has been performed on the left main reel 3L. At this time, when the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 turns on the RB notification lottery flag (step S523), and then performs the process of step S503 in FIG. On the other hand, when a stop operation other than the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S524.

  In step S524, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a third stop operation has been performed on the left main reel 3L. At this time, when the third stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S525. On the other hand, if the third stop operation has not been performed on the left main reel 3L, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S503 in FIG.

  In step S525, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the sub reel winning / operating start position. At this time, if it is the sub reel winning / operating start position, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S503 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating start position, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect E as the effect data (step S526), and then performs the process of step S527. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines in step S524 and step S525 whether the so-called replay scratch has succeeded.

  In step S527, the sub CPU 81 turns on the RB all notification flag, and then performs the process of step S503 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 73, the stop table change process in which the sub CPU 81 changes the sub stop table will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the main reel winning / operating position (step S531). At this time, if it is the main reel winning / operation possible position, the sub CPU 81 turns on the winning / operation check flag (step S532), and then performs the processing of step S503 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the main reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 changes the sub stop table to be referenced to the stop table for losing (step S533), and then performs the process of step S503 in FIG. . That is, when the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is not displayed based on the first stop operation, the stop table for loss is referred to in the control for stopping the rotation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. For example, in this way, it is avoided that the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are inconsistent.

  With reference to FIG. 74, the winning / operation checking process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data based on the contents of the rotation control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (step S541). At this time, if BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 performs bonus winning / operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S542), The process of step S555 is performed. In the bonus winning / operation check process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data based on the contents of the rotation control of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the contents of the rotation control of the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and the like. . On the other hand, if neither BB1 nor BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S543.

  In step S543, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning / operation check flag is ON. At this time, if the winning / operation check flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S544. On the other hand, when the winning / operation check flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S546.

  In step S544, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reel winning / operation check flag is ON. At this time, if the sub reel winning / operation check flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S548. On the other hand, when the sub reel winning / operation check flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect F as the effect data (step S545), and then performs the process of step S548.

  In step S546, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reel winning / operation check flag is ON. At this time, if the sub reel winning / operation check flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect G as the effect data (step S547), and then performs the process of step S548. On the other hand, if the sub reel winning / operation check flag is OFF, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S548.

  In step S548, the sub CPU 81 refers to the technical point determination table and updates the technical point value based on the type of the post-conversion flag and the sub reel winning / operation check flag. That is, when the general gaming state (sub) operation is performed (and in the embodiment, no bonus is included in the internal winning combination), the technical points that have passed to date are stored. This is equivalent to storing the history in which the symbol combination related to the post-conversion flag is displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  According to such a configuration, as shown in the BB end-time effect determination table, when the operation of the BB gaming state is ended, a notification that suggests setting value information based on the technical level, that is, the history of the stop operation ( In the embodiment, since the forward rotation (big egg) is displayed), it is possible to remove the player's dissatisfaction that the notification related to the set value is performed uniformly. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the above-mentioned dissatisfaction that causes the gaming machine to be avoided can be removed, and therefore the situation in which the operating rate of the gaming machine caused by this dissatisfaction can be avoided as much as possible. Further, as shown in the BB end time production determination table, the notification that suggests the information on the set value has a higher probability of being performed as the set value is higher. That is, the degree of suggesting the information on the set value is associated with the history related to the stop operation. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player can increase the degree of suggesting the set value information based on his / her stop operation, so that the expectation that the set value can be estimated more reliably is increased. be able to.

  Here, the sub CPU 81 adds a predetermined value to the technical point value when the combination of symbols related to the post-conversion flag is displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Is subtracted. In this way, the sub CPU 81 obtains the overall accuracy of the stop operation performed when the general gaming state (sub) operation is performed. In other words, the sub CPU 81 obtains the accuracy with which the symbol combination related to the post-conversion flag is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. Furthermore, it can be said that the sub CPU 81 calculates the accuracy of the stop operation based on the history in which the symbol combination related to the post-conversion flag is displayed in the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the technical point is “41” or more (step S549). At this time, if the technical point is “41” or more, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S550. On the other hand, if the technical point is less than “41”, the sub CPU 81 updates the technical level based on the updated technical point value with reference to the technical level determination table (step S554), The process of S555 is performed.

  In step S550, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are grape winning positions. At this time, if the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are in the grape winning position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S551. On the other hand, if the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are not in the grape winning position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S555.

  In step S551, the sub CPU 81 performs a technical level lottery process. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S552). At this time, if the lottery result is a win, the sub CPU 81 sets “3” as the technical level (step S553), and then performs the process of step S555. On the other hand, if the lottery result is not a win, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S555. In the embodiment, the accuracy of the stop operation reaches a predetermined accuracy, a combination of symbols related to a predetermined internal winning combination is displayed on the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and a technique based on the result of the predetermined lottery Level 3 is determined.

  In step S555, the sub CPU 81 turns off the winning / operation check flag and the sub reel winning / operation check flag. Next, the process of step S503 in FIG. 70 is performed.

  Referring to FIG. 75, sub CPU 81 performs processing in which sub CPU 81 determines presentation data based on the contents of control of rotation of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the contents of control of rotation of sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, and the like. The bonus winning / operation checking process showing the above procedure will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the main reel winning / operating position (step S561). At this time, if it is the main reel winning / operation possible position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S562. On the other hand, if it is not the main reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S565.

  In step S562, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the sub reel winning / operating position. At this time, if it is the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect J as the effect data (step S564), and then performs the process of step S567. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect H as the effect data (step S563), and then performs the process of step S567.

  In step S565, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a sub reel winning / operating position. At this time, if the position is the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 turns on the sub reel control lock flag (step S566), and then performs the process of step S567. On the other hand, if it is not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S555 of FIG.

  In step S567, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the WIN lamp lighting flag is on. At this time, if the WIN lamp lighting flag is on, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S555 of FIG. On the other hand, if the WIN lamp lighting flag is off, the sub CPU 81 turns on the WIN lamp lighting flag (step S568), and then performs the process of step S555 of FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 76, a display command reception process will be described, in which the sub CPU 81 sets a process for setting information related to the effect upon reception of the display command.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S571). At this time, if the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S572. On the other hand, if the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S580.

  In step S572, the sub CPU 81 turns off the bonus establishment effect flag, the bonus carryover effect flag, the SBB addition flag, and the sub reel control lock flag. Subsequently, in step S573, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special effect H is set. At this time, if the special effect H is set, the sub CPU 81 sets “1” in the BB gaming state identification counter (step S574), and then performs the process of step S575. On the other hand, if the special effect H is not set, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S575.

  In step S575, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1. At this time, when the display combination is BB1, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S576. On the other hand, if the display combination is not BB1, the sub CPU 81 continues the process of step S580.

  In step S576, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SBB counter is “3” or more. At this time, when the value of the SBB counter is “3” or more, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S579. On the other hand, when the value of the SBB counter is less than “3”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S577.

  In step S577, the sub CPU 81 performs SBB lottery processing. In the SBB lottery process, a win is made with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of “1/16384”). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (step S578). At this time, if the lottery result is a win, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S579. On the other hand, if the lottery result is not a win, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S336 in FIG.

  In step S579, the sub CPU 81 turns on the SBB flag to clear the SBB counter, and then performs the process of step S336 in FIG.

  In step S580, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is replay. At this time, when the display combination is replay, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S581. On the other hand, if the display combination is not replay, the sub CPU 81 then performs the process of step S336 of FIG.

  In step S581, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the LED light emission flag is on. At this time, if the LED light emission flag is on, the sub CPU 81 turns off the LED light emission flag (step S582), and then performs the process of step S336 in FIG. On the other hand, when the LED light emission flag is off, the sub CPU 81 next performs the process of step S336 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 77, the BB end-time effect lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data in response to the reception of the bonus end command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 obtains the current technical level (step S591). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect determination table for BB end time and determines the effect No. based on the set value and the technical level. Is determined (step S592). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines the determined production No. Production data is set according to (step S593). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S347 in FIG.

  With reference to FIGS. 78 to 82, operation examples of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R or the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R will be described.

  Production No. If “271” to “286” are determined (step S432 in FIG. 67), the reel reeling command reception process performed when the third stopping operation is performed is the main reel winning / operating position. It is determined whether the position is the sub reel winning / operating position (step S483 in FIG. 70 to step S512 in FIG. 71). At this time, if it is not the main reel winning / operating position but not the sub reel winning / operating position, that is, if the number of sliding symbols for displaying the combination of symbols is not determined on either the effective line or the sub effective line (If it is lost), production No. The stop data or variation pattern corresponding to is set (step S513 in FIG. 71), and the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are controlled by the set stop data or variation pattern.

  78 and 79 are operation examples based on stop data (production Nos. “271” to “278”), and FIGS. 80 and 81 show variation patterns (production Nos. “279” to “286”). It is an operation example based on it.

  FIG. 82 shows a case where special effects E are performed, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned and stopped at “BAR-BAR-BAR”, and then the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are artificially vibrated. It is an operation example.

  78 and 79 are referred to. FIG. 78A shows an operation example when all of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are rotating. Thereafter, when the player performs the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the CPU 31 and the sub CPU 81 stop the main reels 3L and 3C and the sub reels 21L and 21C according to the stop operation ((B in FIG. 78). ) And (C)).

  When the third stop operation is performed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the position is the main reel winning / operating position or the sub reel winning / operating position. At this time, if the position is not the main reel winning / operating position but not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 performs stop control of the sub reel 21R and reduces the rotation speed of the sub reel 21R (not completely stopped). The main reel 3R is stopped under the control of the CPU 31 ((D) in FIG. 78). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 turns off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R, and re-spins the stopped sub reels 21L and 21C and the sub reel 21R whose rotational speed is reduced ((E) of FIG. 78).

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 stops the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R that have been re-spinned based on the set stop data. That is, when the set stop data is “2”, the sub CPU 81 displays the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21 so that “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the center line (sub). 21R is stopped ((F-1) in FIG. 79). On the other hand, when the set stop data is “1”, the sub CPU 81 displays “red 7” on the middle stage of the sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the sub display window 22R. The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped (so that "red 7-red 7-red 7" is not displayed along the center line (sub)) ((F-2) in FIG. 79). Then, when the sub CPU 81 stops the re-spinned sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned on.

  Thus, since the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are extinguished when the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned, the player cannot see the re-spinned sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Since the back lamp is lit when the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are not re-spinned, the player can be given an illusion that “Red 7” suddenly rises. Therefore, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can execute an effect with a high visual effect, and the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be further improved.

  80 and 81 will be referred to. When the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are controlled based on the variation pattern (effects Nos. “279” to “286”), the third stop is performed in substantially the same manner as (A) to (E) of FIG. When the operation is performed and the position is not the main reel winning / operating position but not the sub reel winning / operating position, the sub CPU 81 reduces the rotation speed of the sub reel 21R and turns off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R (FIG. 80 (a)). Here, at the time of FIG. 80 (a), the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped, but the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R may be re-spun as in FIG. 78 (E). In the operation example based on this variation pattern, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have already been stopped and are not shown.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 moves the sub reel 21L so that “red 7” stops on the upper stage of the sub display window 22L, and after “red 7” stops on the upper stage of the sub display window 22L, The sub reel back lamp 112L housed in the room Z1 corresponding to the position where “Red 7” is stopped is turned on ((b) of FIG. 80).

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 displays “red 7” in the middle of the sub display window 22C, “red 7” in the lower stage of the sub display window 22R, “red 7” in the lower stage of the sub display window 22L, and then the sub display. “Red 7” in the middle of the window 22C, “Red 7” in the upper stage of the sub display window 22R, “Red 7” in the middle of the sub display window 22L, and “Red 7” in the upper stage of the sub display window 22C. Next, “red 7” in the lower stage of the sub display window 22R, “red 7” in the upper stage of the sub display window 22L, “red 7” in the lower stage of the sub display window 22C, and then the sub display window 22R The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are moved so that “red 7” stops at the middle stage, and each time the “red 7” stops at a predetermined position, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R correspond. Sub-reel back lamp 1 stored in the rooms Z1, Z2 and Z3 2L, 112C, to light 112R (in FIG. 80 (c) ~ (m)).

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 moves the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R to stop the “red 7” in the middle stage of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R, and “red 7” in the middle stage of the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R. "" Is stopped, among the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R housed in the room Z2 corresponding to the position where "Red 7" is stopped are turned on (FIG. 80). (N)). After that, the sub CPU 81 turns off the lit sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R and re-spins the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R ((o) in FIG. 80).

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 stops the re-spinned sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R based on the stop positions of the re-spinned sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R defined by the set variation pattern. That is, when the set variation pattern is “2”, the sub CPU 81 displays the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21B so that “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the center line (sub). 21R is stopped ((p-1) in FIG. 81). On the other hand, when the set variation pattern is “1”, the sub CPU 81 displays “red 7” on the middle stage of the sub display window 22L, the middle stage of the sub display window 22C, and the upper stage of the sub display window 22R. The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped (so that “red 7-red 7-red 7” is not displayed along the center line (sub)) ((p-2) in FIG. 81). Then, when the sub-CPU 81 stops the re-spinned sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R, the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R housed in the rooms Z1, Z2, and Z3 corresponding to the positions where “Red 7” is stopped are turned on. .

  As described above, when the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are controlled based on the variation pattern, first, the mode of re-spin operation of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R (the position at which “Red 7” stops and The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R and the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are controlled based on a pattern that defines the position at which the sub reel back lamp is turned on, and then the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R after the re-spin among the stop patterns. The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R and the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are controlled based on the pattern that defines the stop position.

  Thus, when “red 7” is moved and displayed, the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R housed in the rooms Z1, Z2, and Z3 corresponding to the positions where “red 7” is stopped are turned on. The sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can produce a highly visual effect. In addition, since the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R are turned off when the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are re-spinned, the player cannot see the re-spinning sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. Since the back lamp is lit when the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are not re-spinned, the player can be given an illusion that “Red 7” suddenly rises. Therefore, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can execute an effect with a high visual effect, and the significance of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be further improved.

  Refer to FIG. (1) in FIG. 82 shows the operation of the sub reel back lamp, and (2) in FIG. 82 shows the operation of the sub reel accompanying the operation of the sub reel back lamp as in (1). Since the operations of the sub reel back lamps 112C and 112R are the same as those of the sub reel back lamp 112L, the illustration is omitted.

  Reference is made to (1) of FIG. First, as shown in (a), the sub CPU 81 turns on only the sub reel back lamp 112Lc among the sub reel back lamps 112L, and turns off the sub reel back lamp 112La and the sub reel back lamp 112Lb. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the sub CPU 81 turns on only the sub reel back lamp 112Lb among the sub reel back lamps 112L as shown in (b), and turns off the sub reel back lamp 112La and the sub reel back lamp 112Lc. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the sub CPU 81 turns on only the sub reel back lamp 112La among the sub reel back lamps 112L as shown in (c), and turns off the sub reel back lamp 112Lb and the sub reel back lamp 112Lc. Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the sub CPU 81 turns on only the sub reel back lamp 112Lb among the sub reel back lamps 112L as shown in (d), and turns off the sub reel back lamp 112La and the sub reel back lamp 112Lc. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 controls the sub reel back lamp 112L so as to perform the operation as shown in (a) again.

  The sub reel back lamp 112L is controlled by the sub CPU 81 so as to continuously repeat the operations (a) → (b) → (c) → (d) → (a) →... At predetermined time intervals. Is done. That is, the sub CPU 81 sequentially turns on only one back lamp among the three sub reel back lamps 112La, 112Lb, and 112Lc provided in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L, and turns off the other back lamps. The sub reel back lamp 112L is controlled.

  More specifically, the sub CPU 81 turns on only one sub reel back lamp among the plurality of sub reel back lamps provided in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L, and then turns on this lit sub reel back lamp. The control of lighting only the sub-reel back lamp adjacent in a specific direction among the directions orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub-reel 21L is repeated. When there is no sub-reel back lamp adjacent in the specific direction, the sub CPU 81 detects only the sub-reel back lamp adjacent in a predetermined direction different from the specific direction among the directions orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L. Repeated control of lighting. When the sub reel back lamp adjacent in the predetermined direction no longer exists, the sub CPU 81 repeats the control to turn on only the sub reel back lamp adjacent in the specific direction.

  When the sub reel back lamp 112L performs the operation as shown in (1) of FIG. 82 under the control of the sub CPU 81, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are lit only on the right side when viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1, and only in the center. Is lit, only the left side is lit, only the center is lit, ... only the right side is lit. And since such lighting is performed continuously and at high speed, the player can be given an illusion that the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are vibrating ((2) in FIG. 82). .

  As a result, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be vibrated without applying a load to the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R and the motor drive circuit 113, so that a failure of the gaming machine 1 can be prevented.

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

  In the embodiment, “red 7” is used as the symbol (respin formation symbol) that may stop along the sub-effective line after respin (see FIGS. 79 and 81), but is not limited thereto. However, such a re-spin formation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

  In the embodiment, the center line (sub) is described as an example of the symbol position where the re-spin establishment symbol stops (see FIGS. 79 and 81), but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be stopped at a cross-up line or the like.

  In the embodiment, after the re-spin, the re-spin formation symbol is stopped at all of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as stopping in order for every reel among subreels 21L, 21C, and 21R. Note that this order can also be changed as appropriate, and there are six possible ways for the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  Further, in the embodiment, the re-spinning operation mode of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R has been described by taking the operation as shown in FIG. 80 as an example, but is not limited thereto, and the re-spinning operation mode is appropriately set. It can be changed. In addition, although “red 7” is used as the symbol to be displayed, the present invention is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in the embodiment, the re-spin is performed based on the stop data, and the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned on when the re-spin establishment symbol is displayed (see FIG. 79), but this is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, as shown in FIG. 81, only the respin formation symbol may be turned on.

  Further, in the embodiment, when re-spin is performed based on the fluctuation pattern and the re-spin establishment symbol is displayed, the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are stored in the rooms Z1, Z2, and Z3 corresponding to the re-spin establishment symbol. Although only the sub reel back lamp is turned on (see FIG. 81), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 79, all of the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R may be turned on.

  Further, in the embodiment, the case where the re-spin formation symbol is controlled to stop after a certain time has elapsed after the sub-reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the respin establishment symbol may be controlled to stop when the player operates one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Thereby, the player can be made more interested in the respin of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  In the embodiment, the sub reel back lamps 112La, 112Lb, 112Lc and the three sub reel back lamps are provided in the direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L (the same applies to the sub reels 21C, 21R), but the number is limited to three. is not. That is, it is sufficient that a plurality of sub reels 21L are provided in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the sub reel 21L. For example, two or four or more may be provided.

  In the embodiment, the pseudo vibration of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R is performed only in the special effect E. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed in other effects.

  In the embodiment, the sub display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R are smoked. Therefore, when the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R are turned on and irradiated with light (the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R are illuminated), the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R are sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R. However, when the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are turned off, the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are configured to be invisible. Thereby, the visual effect by the operation of turning on / off the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R can be further enhanced.

  Specifically, since the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R become invisible when the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R are re-spinned ((E) in FIG. 78), the sub-reel back lamps 112L, 112C, and 112R are subsequently stopped when the re-spin is stopped. By turning on, it is possible to execute an effect with a higher visual effect.

  In addition, when the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R and the sub reel back lamps 112L, 112C, 112R are controlled based on a pattern that defines the mode of the re-spin operation (FIG. 80), a symbol displayed to the player (for example, Since only “Red 7”) appears to appear, it is possible to execute an effect with a higher visual effect.

  Further, when performing pseudo vibration of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R (FIG. 82), the visual difference between the portions where the sub reel back lamps 112La, 112Lb, and 112Lc are turned on and the portions that are turned off is increased. be able to. Therefore, the pseudo vibration of the sub reels 21L, 21C, and 21R can be clearly recognized by the player.

  In the embodiment, the smoke treatment is performed by sticking a film having a predetermined concentration on the back side of the front panel. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the film may be attached only to the sub display windows 22L, 22C, 22R provided corresponding to the sub reels 21L, 21C, 21R, or a predetermined concentration is added to the acrylic holder or the glass plate itself. It is good also as processing.

  In the embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer that can be determined using the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state is “15” or “16”, but is not limited thereto. For example, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state may adopt a configuration in which “0” can be determined as the small role / replay data pointer. At this time, it is preferable that the initial value of the game-possible number counter is larger than the initial value of the number-of-winning counter. The same applies to the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state.

  In the embodiment, a big bonus game and a middle bonus game are adopted as the bonus game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called regular bonus game, single bonus game, or the like may be adopted as the bonus game.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the main reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a main reel, a main display window, and an effective line. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. 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 winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows the table at the time of a bonus operation | movement, and the table at the time of a bonus end. The figure which shows the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. The figure which shows the stop table selection table for 1st stops. The figure which shows a stop table selection data selection table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table selection table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table. The figure which shows a stop table storage table. The figure which shows a priority order table and a priority order table. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the sub reel. It is a figure which shows a sub reel unit. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the 4th reel. The figure which shows a symbol combination table (sub). The figure which shows a flag conversion table. The figure which shows a stop table selection table (sub). The figure which shows a special stop table (sub). The figure which shows a technical point determination table. The figure which shows a technical level determination table. The figure which shows the list of production | presentation states. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The figure which shows an effect determination table. The figure which shows the list of special effects. The figure which shows a design code table (sub). The figure which shows the various area | regions of sub-RAM. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which CPU performs. The flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a stop data storage process. The flowchart which shows the control processing according to a display combination. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a BB1 bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a BB2 bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of CPU. The flowchart which shows the communication task between board | substrates. The flowchart which shows an effect registration task. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of medal insertion command reception. The flowchart which shows SBB control processing. The flowchart which shows production table selection processing. The flowchart which shows production table lottery processing. The flowchart which shows a flag conversion process. The flowchart which shows a stop table selection process. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing. The flowchart which shows the production lottery process for BB. The flowchart which shows a sub reel rotation start process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of reel stop command reception. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the notification lottery process for RB. The flowchart which shows a stop table change process. The flowchart which shows a prize / operation check process. The flowchart which shows the winning / operation check process for bonuses. The flowchart which shows a display command reception process. The flowchart which shows production lottery processing for BB completion. The figure which shows the operation example based on stop data. The figure following FIG. The figure which shows the operation example based on a fluctuation pattern. The figure following FIG. Example of sub reel operation.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R main reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 21L, 21C, 21R sub reel 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A plurality of first reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means, the first reel is controlled to be rotated, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means and the stop operation detection means are performed. First fluctuation control means for performing control to stop the rotation of the first reel based on detection of a stop operation;
A plurality of symbols arranged and stopped to display a plurality of symbols in a rotating direction through a display window; a plurality of second reels different from the first reel;
Correspondence information storage means for storing a plurality of pieces of correspondence information corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means;
The second reel is controlled to rotate, and the second reel is rotated based on the correspondence information stored by the correspondence information storage means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means. Second fluctuation control means for performing control to stop;
The plurality of second reels are displayed via the display window so that three or four or more back lamp rows are formed in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the second reels. A plurality of back lamps that are provided in each of a rotation direction of the second reel and a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the second reel across a plurality of symbols, and transmissively illuminate the second reel from the inside;
When the rotation of the plurality of second reels is stopped by the second variation control means , the row of back lamps provided in three or more rows in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the second reel. Back lamp control means for controlling to sequentially turn on one of the back lamp rows ,
Among a plurality of gaming states including a special gaming state that is relatively advantageous as compared with other gaming states, a special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the other gaming state, and the first reel Game state transition means for shifting the gaming state from the other gaming state to the special gaming state on condition that the symbol combination of the special winning combination is controlled to stop.
With
In the special gaming state, on the condition that a specific combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means,
The first variation control means performs control to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination for the first reel,
The second variation control means controls the second reel to stop a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination based on the specific correspondence information corresponding to the specific combination among the plurality of correspondence information. After performing the control to perform the re-rotation, to perform the control to stop the specific symbol combination based on the specific correspondence information,
The back lamp control means is configured such that when the specific symbol combination is stopped after the second reel is rotated again by the second fluctuation control means, one back lamp of the back lamp row is stopped . In a predetermined order, such as a row of back lamps adjacent in one direction and a row of back lamps adjacent in the opposite direction when there is no back lamp column adjacent in the one direction. sequentially lights, and characterized by generating a pseudo vibration to the second reel by performing repeatedly a control to turn off the row of back lamps other than a column of the back lamps to be turned on continuously and at high speed To play.

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