JP2009006055A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify players by a performance of the correct operation sequence of stopping reels that allows the acquisition of more tokens under requirements during or outside the bonus game. <P>SOLUTION: Under the RB (regular bonus) 1, data pointers 15 and 16 for minor winning combination replay mode are offered. The number of internal winning combinations to be won simultaneously is different for both cases. When the data pointer 15 for the minor winning combination-replay mode is determined, the normal pressing is made for stop operation or when the data pointer 16 for the minor winning combination-replay mode is determined, the reverse pressing is made for stop operation. As a result, the players can win any of specific winning combinations 1 to 7 entitled to get 15 tokens put out. With no stop operation in such a predetermined sequence, the main reels are so controlled to stop as to put out four tokens. In the informative lottery processing for RB, regardless of the requirements during or outside the bonus game even with SBB (special big bonus flag) on, the players are notified by a performance of the sequence of stop operation that allows increase in the number of tokens to be put out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a so-called pachislot 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. Requests to start reel rotation based on player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a display window for displaying the symbol so that the player can see and a medal is inserted A start switch that outputs a signal to perform, a stop switch that outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel, based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and these start 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine (so-called pachislot machine) including a control unit that controls the operation of a motor based on signals output from a switch and a stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel is known. There. In such a pachi-slot, 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 it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Currently, the mainstream pachislot machine performs an internal lottery when it detects a start operation by a player, and stops the reel rotation based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player. For example, when the result related to winning is determined by the internal lottery described above (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as “internal winning combination”), the player performs a stop operation so that the winning is established. Even after the operation is performed, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. Further, if the internal winning combination related to winning is not determined, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that winning is not established. In other words, in such a game machine, a stop operation (so-called “eye push”) at an appropriate timing is required in many situations, and what combination of symbols is displayed on the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is related to the timing of the stop operation, that is, the skill of the player.

Also, in Patent Document 1, lottery of reel control patterns is performed using a reel control pattern data table provided with a plurality of reel control patterns that determine reel stop control corresponding to the operation sequence of stop switches, and selected by lottery. Further, a gaming machine that informs the player of the contents related to the reel control pattern is disclosed.
JP 2001-293141 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that reel stop control is complicated because reel control pattern lottery processing is involved. Therefore, when performing control to change the game value that a player can acquire according to the reel stop operation sequence, the reel control is performed depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed in a preset stop switch stop operation sequence. If the pattern is changed, complicated control such as lottery of the reel control pattern can be eliminated, and if the game value that can be acquired is made different by this, the player can perform stop operation in the correct stop operation sequence. As a result, it is possible to increase the interest of the game because it tries to obtain a lot of game value. Then, if such a correct stop operation order is notified with various effects by satisfying predetermined conditions during the bonus game or outside the bonus game, the player can perform the correct stop operation in order to obtain a lot of game value. In order to know the order, attention is focused on the performance during the bonus game or outside the bonus game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  An object of the present invention is to eliminate the need for complicated control such as lottery of reel control patterns when performing control to change the game value that a player can acquire according to the operation order of reel stop, and during bonus games and bonus It is to enhance the interest of the game by notifying the player of the correct operation order of the reel stop by the effect according to the condition outside the game.

  (1) In the present invention, a plurality of first reels each having a plurality of symbols attached to an outer peripheral surface, a display window for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols on each of the first reels, and a start operation are performed. A start operation means, a start operation detection means for detecting the start operation by the start operation means, and a plurality of roles that are internally won at the same time, each triggered by the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means By selecting one from a plurality of identifiers, the internal winning combination determining means for determining one or more internal winning combinations simultaneously, and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, A first reel rotating means for rotating the plurality of first reels; a plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to the plurality of first reels; a stop operating means for performing a stop operation; Based on the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation by the button, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the order of the stop operations by the plurality of stop buttons, and the timing of the stop operation, Based on stop data selection means for selecting stop data from a plurality of predetermined stop data for stopping rotation of the plurality of first reels, and stop data selected by the stop data selection means A first reel stop control means for stopping and controlling the rotation of the plurality of first reels; and the first reel stop control means controls the stop of the plurality of first reels to display on the display window. Based on the combination of the rendered symbols, a gaming value imparting means for imparting a gaming value, and an amount of the gaming value imparted by the gaming value imparting means is determined by the symbol combination. And a bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game based on a symbol combination displayed in the display window, and a bonus game operating means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game by means, effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect data, and effect data selection for selecting effect data from a plurality stored in the effect data storage means And an effect executing means for executing an effect based on the effect data selected by the effect data selecting means, wherein the internal winning combination determining means includes at least a first and A first identifier for identifying a plurality of roles including two roles at the same time, and a combination including at least a first role and a second role. A first identifier that sometimes wins internally and a second identifier that identifies a plurality of combinations having different numbers, the first and second identifiers being operated by the bonus game operating means The game value amount defining means determines the game value amount of the symbol combination displayed in the display window according to the first combination according to the second combination. The stop data selecting means is a case where the first identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the result of detection by the stop operation detecting means is the first value. If the stop operation order is 1, the first reel stop control means selects stop data that causes the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination to be displayed on the display window, and Internal winning role If the first identifier is determined by the means, and the result of detection by the stop operation detecting means is a stop operation order different from the first stop operation order, the first reel The stop control means selects the stop data that the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the display window, and the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determination means. If the result of detection by the stop operation detecting means is the second stop operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed on the display window by the first reel stop control means. When stop data to be displayed is selected and the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the detection result by the stop operation detecting means is the second stop operation order. When If the stop operation order is different, the first reel stop control means selects stop data that causes the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination to be displayed on the display window, and The data selecting means satisfies the first condition from when the bonus game is activated by the bonus game actuating means to when the bonus game is terminated by the bonus game ending means, or when the bonus game is When a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied when not operating, the first winning identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means during the operation of the bonus game. When the presentation data to be notified of the first stop operation order is selected, and the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means In addition, the game machine is characterized in that the production data to be notified of the second stop operation order is selected.

(2) In this case, the effect executing means executes first reel effect executing means for executing effects by rotation and stop of the second reel, and second for executing effects by rotation and stop of the third reel. The second reel has a plurality of symbols having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface at least partially different from the symbols applied to the outer peripheral surface of the first reel. The first reel effect executing means is provided by at least a second reel rotating means for rotating the second reel based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, and the internal winning combination determining means. Based on at least one of the determined internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence of the plurality of stop buttons, and the timing of the stop operation, a second reel stop control for controlling the stop of the rotation of the second reel. And the third reel has a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface at least partially different from the symbols applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first and second reels, and the third reel The second reel effect execution means includes third reel rotation means for rotating the third reel, and third reel stop control means for performing stop control of rotation of the third reel. May be.
(3) Further, the bonus game operating means determines a first game state and a predetermined internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means as the bonus game to be operated, and the first reel stop Compared to the first gaming state that is executed over a preset number of times on the condition that a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined internal winning combination is displayed on the display window by the control means, it is relatively advantageous to the player. The internal winning combination determining means includes the first identifier and the second identifier when the bonus game operating means is in the second gaming state. One of the plurality of identifiers is determined, and when the first condition is satisfied, the effect data selection means is one second game state among the plurality of second game states. In When the second condition is satisfied, the first stop operation order is determined when the first identifier is determined by the internal winning / throwing determining means in all of the plurality of second gaming states. The effect data to be notified is selected, and when the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the effect data to be notified of the second stop operation order is selected. You may make it do.
(4) When the operation of the bonus game is ended by the bonus game ending means, the internal winning combination determining means determines the identifier for internally winning one or a plurality of combinations including the combination related to the operation of the bonus game. Or when the number of games until the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operating means is within a predetermined number, the numerical value updating means is updated, and the effect data selecting means is updated The second condition may be that the numerical value becomes a predetermined numerical value.
(5) The second reel stop control means has a symbol corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination when the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the first gaming state. Stop control is performed so that the combination is displayed. When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means at a specific symbol position in at least one of the plurality of second reels, the predetermined internal winning combination is achieved. A specific stop control is performed in which a symbol other than the corresponding symbol combination is displayed, and the first condition is that the specific stop control is performed by the second reel stop control means. Also good.

  (1) According to the present invention, when the first identifier is determined during the bonus game and the stop button is operated in the first stop operation order (for example, forward pressing), A game that can be acquired when a combination of symbols corresponding to the first combination with a large amount of game value that can be acquired wins and the stop button is operated in a stop operation sequence different from the first stop operation sequence The symbol combination corresponding to the second combination with a small amount of value will win a prize. On the other hand, when the second identifier is determined during the bonus game and the stop button is operated in the second stop operation order (for example, reverse pressing), the amount of game value that can be acquired When the combination of symbols corresponding to the first combination with many winnings is won and the stop button is operated in a stop operation sequence different from the first stop operation sequence, the amount of game value that can be acquired is small. The combination of symbols according to the winning combination will win. Therefore, when the first identifier or the second identifier is determined, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such as lottery of the reel control pattern, and the player can be highly interested in the stop operation. it can. In this case, the player can be notified of the first and second stop operation sequences in which the symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination having a relatively large amount of game value will be won. In order to obtain a lot of game value, attention can be focused on the production in order to know the correct stop operation sequence, and the player can be highly interested in the stop operation. Here, when the first condition is satisfied during the bonus game, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination corresponding to the first and second winning combinations is won is notified, so that the player is in the bonus game Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the production in order to know the stop operation sequence that can acquire a lot of game values, and to enhance the interest of the game in the bonus game. In addition, when the second condition is satisfied outside the bonus game, the stop operation order in which the symbol combination corresponding to the first and second winning combinations is won is notified. However, it is possible to concentrate on the production in order to know the stop operation sequence that can acquire a lot of game values and to enhance the interest of the game even outside the bonus game.

(2) Further, when the execution is performed by the second reel and the third reel provided separately from the first reel, more various effects can be executed.
(3) Further, the bonus game includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the first gaming state until a predetermined condition is satisfied. And the second gaming state are configured to be executable a plurality of times, and the first identifier and the second identifier are configured to win in the second gaming state, and the first condition is satisfied. In addition, the stop operation order is notified for one of the plurality of second gaming states, and when the second condition is satisfied, the notification is always performed in the second gaming state in the bonus game. Become. Thereby, not only during the bonus game but also when the player is outside the bonus game, the player's interest is further improved.
(4) Then, when the number of games from the end of the bonus game to the internal winning of the bonus game within the predetermined condition is within the predetermined number of times, the numerical value is updated, and the updated value becomes the predetermined numerical value. If this is the case, the bonus game executed when the second condition is satisfied can be given to the player as if it were a different bonus game, with the same main control. The fun of gaming will be dramatically improved.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[External configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is specifically an example of a pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as a card that stores information on gaming value assigned to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used as game media.

  Three small main reels 2, 3, 4 are provided inside the cabinet behind the frame provided at the center of the control panel of the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the main reel 2 is also referred to as a left reel 2, the main reel 3 is also referred to as a middle reel 3, and the main reel 4 is also referred to as a right reel 4. Each of the main reels 2 to 4 is rotated vertically, and a symbol row in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged is drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof. In addition, sub-reels 5, 6 and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided inside the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4. Each of the sub reels 5 to 7 rotates vertically, and a symbol row in which a plurality of types of symbols for effect display are arranged is drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Further, one horizontal rotation reel (4th reel) 8 is provided in the cabinet above the sub reels 5 to 7 above the gaming machine 1. The 4th reel 8 rotates horizontally, and a symbol row in which a plurality of types of symbols for effect display are arranged is drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof.

  A reel display window 39 is provided at the front part of the main reels 2 to 4, and through this reel display window 39, a symbol row drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 2 to 4 is equivalent to three symbols. Visible in range. Further, a reel display window 50 is provided in front of the sub reels 5 to 7, and the display windows 5A, 6A, and 7A formed on the reel display window 50 are passed through the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7. The drawn symbol sequence can be visually recognized within the range of three symbols. In addition, a reel display window 51 is provided at the front of the 4th reel 8. Through the reel display window 51, a symbol row drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the construction reel 8 is within a range of one symbol. It can be visually recognized.

  The main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8 are all configured with a reel band pasted on the outer periphery of the reel drum, and the symbol row is drawn on the reel band. . In addition, inside the reel drums constituting the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8, various symbols for illuminating from behind the symbols drawn on the reel bands attached to the reel drums. Reel back lamps 47a, 47b, 47c, reel back lamps 48a, 48b, 48c, and a reel back lamp 49 (refer to FIG. 3) are provided.

  The control panel on the right side of the reel display window 39 is provided with a slot 9 for a player to insert medals. Prior to the start of the game, when a player inserts a medal from the insertion slot 9, a plurality of winning lines not shown in FIG. A plurality of pay lines (not shown in FIG. 1) are activated. When a combination of predetermined symbols is aligned on the activated pay line (valid line), a display combination is established.

  In the reel display window 50 on the left side of the display windows 5A to 7A, from the top, a bonus count display unit 10, medal insertion number display lamps (bet lamps) 13 to 15, a payout number display unit 16, and a stored number display unit 17 are displayed. , And game operation indicators 18 to 22 are provided. The bonus count display unit 10 is composed of a three-digit 7-segment LED, and digitally displays the number of remaining winnings that can be won in an RB (regular bonus) gaming state, which will be described later, when the bonus game is activated. The medal insertion number display lamps (bet lamps) 13 to 15 are controlled to be lit according to the number of inserted medals, and inform the player of the number of inserted medals at that time. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a two-digit 7-segment LED and displays the number of medals paid out by winning. The stored number display unit 17 is composed of a three-digit 7-segment LED and displays the number of medals currently credited in the apparatus. The game operation indicators 18 to 22 are controlled to be turned on according to the game situation, and inform the player of the game situation at that time.

  The reel display window 50 on the right side of the display windows 5A to 7A is provided with a game number display 23, a game state suggestion lamp 24, a start lamp 25, a WIN lamp 26, and an insert lamp 27 from the top. Yes. The number-of-games display unit 23 is made up of a three-digit 7-sediment LED and digitally displays a predetermined number of remaining games. The gaming state suggestion lamp 24 includes a gaming state suggestion lamp 24a and a gaming state suggestion lamp 24b, and lighting control is performed according to the gaming state. The start lamp 25 blinks when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable. The WIN lamp 26 is turned on when a winning combination (internal winning combination) relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined. Further, the insert lamp 27 is lit when the insertion slot 9 can accept insertion of medals.

  The control panel on the left side of the reel display window 39 includes a 1-stored medal insertion button (1-bet button) 30, a 2-stored medal insertion button (2-bet button) 31, and a 3-storage medal insertion button (max bet button) 32. Is provided. Each of these stored medal insertion buttons 30 to 32 displays 1 to 3 medals in one game when the number of medals is displayed and credited in the stored number display unit 17. Used when betting instead of insertion.

  From the left side, a start lever 33, stop buttons (stop buttons) 34, 35, and 36, and a stored medal settlement button 37 are provided below the control panel provided with the reel display window 39.

  The start lever 33 is a lever for performing a start operation for starting a unit game (one game), and constitutes a start operation means. That is, the operation of the start lever 33 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 all at once. That is, with the start operation as a trigger, the symbols displayed by the main reels 2 to 4 are changed.

  The left, middle, and right stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are arranged corresponding to the left, middle, and right main reels 2, 3, and 4, respectively, and also correspond to the sub reels 5, 6, and 7, respectively. The operation is validated when the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 reaches a constant speed, and the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 is stopped according to the player's operation. Stop operation. Each of the stop buttons 34 to 36 constitute stop operation means for stopping the change of the symbols in a plurality of rows by the main reels 2 to 4. Here, when all the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are rotating, the first stop operation performed after the first stop operation and the second stop operation performed after the first stop operation are performed. The stop operation performed after the stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The first reel stop is referred to as a first stop, the second reel stop is referred to as a second stop, and the third reel stop is referred to as a third stop.

  The stored medal settlement button 37 is used to switch between playing a game by crediting medals in the apparatus or directly inserting a medal into the slot 9 and playing all medals credited inside the apparatus. Used when paying out and paying.

  A medal tray 52 is provided at the lower front portion of the gaming machine 1. The medal tray 52 stores medals paid out from the medal payout opening 53. A speaker 54 is provided to the right of the medal payout opening 53. A pair of speakers 96 and 96 are also provided on the left and right sides of the reel display window 51 at the upper front of the gaming machine 1.

  Inside the housing of the gaming machine 1, there are a setting button (not shown) operated when setting a setting value of a payout rate and a reset button (not shown) operated when selecting a setting value of a payout rate. Is provided. The payout rate indicates the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 1. In this example, six levels of setting values 1 to 6 are prepared.

  Here, “unit game (1 game)” means that the main reels 2 to 4 rotate in response to the player's operation on the start lever 33 and then the main game in response to the player's operation on the stop buttons 34 to 36. The rotation of the reels 2 to 4 stops, and the start of the next game is permitted until the medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line activated at this time (next time Before the game).

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical connection of a main control board (main control board) 61 that controls the game processing operation of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a sub-control that controls the rendering operation of the gaming machine 1. 6 is a block diagram showing electrical connection of a control system centering on a substrate (sub control substrate) 62. FIG.

  The control unit in the main control board 61 shown in FIG. 2 includes a microcomputer 63 as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 63 includes a CPU (main CPU) 64 that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program, a program ROM 65 that stores various programs and fixed data, and a control RAM 66 with a backup function that serves as a work area for the CPU 64. ing.

  The CPU 64 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 67 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 68 that divides the reference clock pulse, a random number generator 69 that generates a certain range of random numbers, and 1 of the generated random numbers. A sampling circuit 70 for specifying one is connected. Further, the CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with various peripheral devices described later.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include a stepping motor 45 that rotationally drives each main reel 2 to 4, various lamps (bet lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, insert Lamp 27), various display units (game operation indicators 18 to 22, stored number display unit 17, bonus count display unit 10, game number display unit 23, payout number display unit 16), hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like. . These are driven by a motor drive circuit 73, each lamp drive circuit 74, each display unit drive circuit 75, and a hopper drive circuit 76, respectively. These drive circuits 73 to 76 are connected to the CPU 64 via the I / O port 71.

  Further, as main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 63 to generate a control signal, the operation of the inserted medal sensor 9S for detecting the medal inserted from the insertion slot 9 and the start lever 33 is performed. Detection start switch 33S, storage medal insertion buttons 30, 31, 32 detecting operation of stored medal insertion switches 30S, 31S, 32S, storage medal adjustment switch 37S detecting operation of stored medal adjustment button 37, setting button not shown There are a setting switch 56S for detecting the operation of the reset button and a reset switch 55S for detecting the operation of the reset button.

  The start switch 33S constitutes start operation detecting means for detecting that a unit game start operation has been performed by inserting a medal into the insertion slot 9 and operating the start lever 33. The random number generator 69 constitutes random number generating means for generating a random number.

  Further, as the input signal generating means, a reel position detection circuit 77 for detecting the rotational position of each main reel 2 to 4 in response to an output pulse signal from a photo sensor provided inside each main reel 2 to 4. There is. The photo sensor is included in the driving mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 and is not shown in FIG.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 45 after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and this count value is written in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66. Therefore, in the control RAM 66, for each of the main reels 2 to 4, a count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range is stored as a reel index indicating the rotation position of the main reel. The photosensor generates a reset pulse every time the main reels 2 to 4 make one rotation. The reset pulse is recognized by the CPU 64 via the reel position detection circuit 77, and the count value of the drive pulse counted by the control RAM 66 is cleared to “0”. By this clearing process, a shift that occurs between the movement display of each symbol and the rotation of each stepping smoke 45 is eliminated every rotation.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “17” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 are sequentially defined from the rotation direction of the reels ( (See FIG. 21). The reels are positioned so that the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line (more precisely, the center of the area 2m to 4m (FIG. 4) of the main reels 2 to 4 described later). The position detection circuit 77 detects the reel index. For example, when the value of the symbol counter stored in the RAM 66 that counts the number of symbols by detecting the reel index becomes “0”, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned at the center line, As a result, the symbol counter is associated with the symbol position. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to identify the symbol located on the center line.

  A reel stop signal circuit 78 that generates a signal for stopping the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 when the stop buttons 34 to 36 are pressed, a medal detection unit 72S that counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72, and a payout completion (not shown) The signal generation circuit serves as input signal generation means. These are also connected to the CPU 64 via the I / O port 71. The payout completion signal generation circuit pays out medals when the actually paid out medal count value input from the medal detection unit 72S reaches the payout number data represented by the count signal input from each display unit drive circuit 75. Generates a signal to detect completion of

  The reel stop signal circuit 78 constitutes a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation of a changing symbol. Further, the stepping motor 45, the motor drive circuit 73, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the microcomputer 63 are based on the symbols displayed by the main reels 2 to 4 based on the detection of the symbol stop operation performed by the reel stop signal circuit 78. The stop control means is configured to display the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined from among the symbols within a predetermined symbol variation range and to stop the variation of the symbols displayed by the main reels 2 to 4. Further, the hopper 72, the medal detection unit 72S, the hopper driving circuit 76, the payout completion signal generation circuit, and the microcomputer 63 give the player a medal based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the main reels 2 to 4 by the stop control means. A game medium payout means for paying out the game.

  A sub-control unit communication port 79 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the microcomputer 63 sends a signal to the sub-control board 62 via the sub-control unit communication port 79. The sub control board 62 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a main control unit communication port 88 that receives this signal via the main sub relay board 97 and the sub relay board 98. Communication between the sub control unit communication port 79 and the main control unit communication port 88 is performed only in one direction from the sub control unit communication port 79 to the main control unit communication port 88 (from the main control unit communication port 88 to the sub control unit communication port 88). The control signal is not transmitted to the control unit communication port 79). In the present embodiment, the control signal (command) sent from the sub-control unit communication boat 79 to the main control unit communication port 88 is a 7-bit command type indicating the control type and a maximum 24-bit length. It consists of parameters that describe the contents of the command.

  The sub control board 62 performs a predetermined effect based on a command transmitted from the main control board 61. The control unit in the sub-control board 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. Similarly to the microcomputer 63 on the main control board 61, the microcomputer 81 also has a CPU (sub CPU) 82 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 83 that stores various control programs and fixed data, and a work area of the CPU 82. And a control RAM 84 with a backup function. Also connected to the CPU 82 are a clock pulse generation circuit 85 that generates a reference clock pulse, a frequency divider 86 that divides the reference clock pulse, and an I / O port 87 that exchanges signals with each actuator. ing.

  The CPU 82 performs overall control processing of game effects according to a predetermined processing procedure. This processing procedure is stored in the ROM 83 as a sequence program. The CPU 82 is connected to the ROM 83 through the address bus disconnect circuit 89 and the data bus through the data bus disconnect circuit 90. The L level signal is output via the I / O port 87, and subsequently, the L level signal is also output via the I / O port 87 to the output enable terminals E of the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90.

  In each of the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90, when the H level signal is input to the output enable terminal E, the data output terminal is in a high impedance state, and the CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically insulated. Thus, the address bus data and data bus data input from the CPU 82 to the data input terminals of the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90 are not output from the data output terminals of the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90, respectively. However, when the L level signal is input to the respective output enable terminals E, the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90 receive the address bus data and data bus data input from the CPU 82 to the respective data input terminals as they are from the data output terminals. Output. By this data output, the CPU 82 can access to read out information from the ROM 83 via the address bus and the data bus.

  The sub-relay substrate 98 is connected to a sub-reel control unit 62a and a lateral rotation reel control unit 62b. The actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 include stepping motors 101 and 102 that rotate and drive the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, and the 4th reel 8 in the horizontal rotation reel control unit 62b, respectively. Reel back lamps 47a to 47c built in -4, reel back lamps 48a to 48c built in sub-reels 5 to 7, reel back lamp 49 built in a laterally rotating reel, and the above-mentioned gaming state suggestion lamp 24. . The stepping motors 101 and 102 are driven by motor drive circuits 103 and 104, respectively. Further, lighting of the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c and the game state suggestion lamp 24 is controlled by a drive signal from a lamp drive circuit 89 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48a to 48c and the reel back lamp 49 are controlled by drive signals from the lamp drive circuits 107 and 108, respectively. The lamp driving circuits 107 and 108 are connected to the sub relay board 98 and operate based on a command from the CPU 82.

  As an input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 81 to generate a control signal, an output pulse signal from a photosensor provided on the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8 is received, and the sub reels 5 to 7 are received. There are reel position detection circuits 105 and 106 for detecting the rotational positions of the 7th and 4th reels 8. This photosensor is included in the drive mechanism of each of the sub reels 5 to 7 and 4th reel 8, and is not shown in FIG.

  A ROM 83 is connected to the sound source IC 91 via an address bus and a data bus. The ROM 83 stores audio data in addition to the sequence program of the CPU 82, and the chip select terminal S is connected to the I / O port 87. The sound source IC 91 transmits the output of the power amplifier 92 to the speakers 54, 96, and 96 through the I / O port 87, the main control unit communication port 88, and the sub relay board 98 under the control of the microcomputer 81 to output sound. . The microcomputer 81 controls the sound source IC 91 and the war amplifier 92 in accordance with instructions input from the main control board 61 via the main sub-relay board 97, the sub-relay board 98, and the main control unit communication port 88, and the medal insertion sound, start lever Sound effects such as operation sounds, stop button operation sounds, and game sounds during bonus games are output from the speakers 54, 96, and 96. In addition, sound is output from the speakers 54, 96, and 96 with a sound output pattern based on the presentation mode selected based on the game state and the internal winning combination information fetched from the main control board 61.

  The sound source IC 91 includes a control terminal C connected to the I / O port 87, a bus release control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R, and outputs sound from the speakers 54, 96, and 96 according to signals input to the control terminal C. To control. Further, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z is at L level, the sound source IC 91 enables the address bus and the data bus and enables read information access to the ROM 83 using each bus. However, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z is at the H level, the address bus and the data bus are set to the high impedance state, and the electrical connection between the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is cut off to perform the information read access to the ROM 83. To lose. When the sound source IC 91 detects that a high level signal is input to the reset terminal R, the sound source IC 91 starts its operation.

  The address bus disconnection circuit 89, the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the CPU 82 described above control signals input to the output enable terminal K of each isolation circuit 89, 90 and the bus release control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. The information read access to the ROM 83 is restricted to either the CPU 82 or the sound source IC 91, and access adjustment is performed so as not to allow simultaneous access. That is, when the CPU 82 is to perform information read access to the ROM 83, an L level signal is input to the output enable terminal E of each disconnection circuit 89, 90 by this access arbitration, and the address bus between the CPU 82 and the ROM 83. And the data bus are electrically connected, and an H level signal is input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91, so that the electrical connection by the address bus and data bus between the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is established. I will be refused. On the other hand, when the sound source IC 91 is to perform information reading access to the ROM 83, an H level signal is input to the output enable terminal E of each of the disconnecting circuits 89 and 90 by the access arbitration, and the address bus between the CPU 82 and the ROM 83. In addition, the electrical connection by the data bus is cut off, the L level signal is input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91, and the address bus and the data bus between the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. To be.

  The bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 and the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 are connected to the dividing circuit 93. When the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at the L level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is also at the L level, the dividing circuit 93 falls into a state where the CPU 82 cannot perform control processing and is in a runaway state. H level signals are output to the output enable terminals E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. Keep it insulated. The dividing circuit 93 divides an electrical connection path through which the CPU 82 accesses the ROM 83 when the CPU 82 falls into a state where control processing cannot be performed.

[About active lines]
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the main reels 2 to 4 displayed on the reel display window 39, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of effective lines in the reel display window 39.

  The reel display window 39 can simultaneously display the symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 within the range of three symbols. That is, in FIG. 4, the symbol display positions of the upper stages 2u to 4u of the main reels 2 to 4 are indicated by circled numbers 1 to 3, respectively. In addition, symbol display positions of the middle stages 2m to 4m of the main reels 2 to 4 are indicated by encircled numerals 4 to 6, respectively. Furthermore, the symbol display positions of the lower stages 2d to 4d of the main reels 2 to 4 are indicated by encircled numerals 7 to 9, respectively.

  FIG. 5 shows the position of the upper stage 2u, middle stage 2m, or lower stage 2d of the left reel 2, the position of the upper stage 3u, middle stage 3m, or lower stage 3d of the middle reel 3, and the upper stage 4u, middle stage 4m of the right reel 4. Or a combination of circled numbers indicating the positions of the symbols in FIG. 4 on the left reel 2, the middle reel 3, and the right reel 4, and in which case the line connecting the position of the lower stage 4d becomes an effective line. It is shown by a simplified diagram of the active line. That is, in the present embodiment, the left reel 2, the middle reel 3, and the right reel 4 are indicated by the circled numbers in FIG. 4, respectively, 1-2-3, 1-2-9, 1-8-3, 1-. A total of 8 effective lines (respectively referred to as lines 1 to 8) of 8-9, 7-2-3, 7-2-9, 7-8-3 and 7-8-9 are prepared. . Of course, the effective lines may be prepared in combinations other than the above example, and the number of effective lines may be more or less than eight.

[Main tables and storage areas used on the main control board]
Next, various main tables and various storage areas used in the main control board 61 will be described. The following various tables are stored in the program ROM 65, and various storage areas are prepared in the control RAM 66. Various flags and counters shown below are also prepared in the control RAM 66.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an internal lottery table determination table. The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of internal lottery table (one of the internal lottery tables described later with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10) and the number of lotteries determined according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. It is a table. For example, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined, and the number of lotteries is determined to be 23.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state is a general gaming state, an RT (replay time) 1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RB (regular bonus) 1 gaming state, an RB2 gaming state, a BB (big bonus) 1 gaming state, and a BB2 gaming. Six gaming states are defined. Since the BB2 gaming state is always the RB2 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state is not defined in the internal lottery table determination table.

  7-10 is explanatory drawing of an internal lottery table. Each internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers assigned for each winning number. Two types of data pointers are defined: a small role / replay type and a bonus type. Except for the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 9), lottery values are prepared for each of the setting values 1 to 6 set by the aforementioned setting buttons.

  In the internal lottery table, the same number as the number of lotteries determined based on the internal lottery table determination table is selected first. Then, a lottery value corresponding to the current winning number is subtracted from the random number value extracted from the numerical range of “0 to 65535”, and if a digit is obtained by this, a small combination corresponding to the winning number is obtained.・ Select data pointers for replay and bonus. If no digit is performed, “1” is subtracted from the current winning number, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number after subtraction is further subtracted from the subtracted value. Select the data pointer for the small role / replay and bonus corresponding to the relevant number. If no digit is set, “1” is subtracted from the current winning number. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated until a digit is performed. Thus, the internal lottery table is a table for performing lottery for determining the data pointers for the small role / replay and the bonus. The data pointers for the small combination / replay and bonus are data for specifying a winning action flag by an internal winning combination determination table described later, and the winning action flag is data for specifying an internal winning combination. .

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, FIG. 8 (1) is an explanatory diagram of an internal lottery table for RT1 operation, and FIG. 8 (2) is an internal lottery for RT2 operation. It is explanatory drawing of a table. The internal lottery tables for operating RT1 and RT2 in FIGS. 8 (1) and 8 (2) are different from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in that only the lottery value for the winning number 21 is different from the internal lottery table for the winning state 1 to 20, 22, 23. Since the lottery value and the value of the data pointer are common, the contents of the winning numbers 1 to 20, 22 and 23 are not shown.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT1 operation, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation, the winning number 21 is 13 for the small role / replay data pointer, and a winning operation flag is shown in FIG. Are Replay 1 and Replay 2. Replay 1 and Replay 2 are internal winning combinations related to the operation of replay. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning probability of the replay 1 and the replay 2 of the winning number 21 (the small role / replay data pointer 13) is high. Therefore, there are many opportunities for re-game operation in the general gaming state, and the player can suppress the number of medals consumed. In the RT1 operating internal lottery table, the winning probability of the replay 1 and the replay 2 of the winning number 21 (small role / replay data pointer 13) is lower than that in the general gaming state. The RT1 gaming state related to the RT1 operating internal lottery table continues for a predetermined number of games after the bonus game operation ends. The RT1 gaming state having a low winning probability of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is referred to as a “ceiling state” when a predetermined number of games are consumed. In the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the winning probability of Replay 1 and Replay 2 of the winning number 21 (small role / replay data pointer 13) is lower than that in the general gaming state, but the RT1 operating internal lottery table. Higher. The RT2 gaming state relating to the RT2 operating internal lottery table is the so-called “from BB1 or BB2 (see FIG. 12) which is an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game until winning the BB1 or BB2. Operates "between flags".

  9 (1) is an explanatory diagram of an internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state, FIG. 9 (2) is an explanatory diagram of an internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state, and FIG. 10 is an internal lottery for BB1 gaming state. It is explanatory drawing of a table.

  The BB1 gaming state is a gaming state during a bonus game triggered by winning a prize at BB1, and therefore, a bonus game data pointer is not defined, and the internal lottery table for general gaming state with respect to the winning numbers 1-20. It is the same. That is, as long as the winning numbers 1 to 20 are selected, in the BB1 gaming state, it is the same as the general gaming state except that it does not win the BB1 or BB2. With respect to the winning number 21, the lottery value is different from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, and the winning number 21 is not defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state as a small role / replay data pointer 14, that is, JACIN (jack In) (FIG. 11) is defined. During the BB1 game state, it is possible to aim for a JACIN prize while performing a game substantially similar to the general game state. Then, when JACIN is won during the BB1 gaming state, the game shifts to an RB1 gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player in acquiring medals from the BB1 gaming state defined by the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. As will be described later, during one BB1 gaming state, it is possible to shift to the RB1 gaming state multiple times, and in the RB1 gaming state, 15 or 16 is selected as a small role / replay data pointer by lottery. It is possible to win medals. In the internal lottery table for the BB1 gaming state, the winning numbers 1 to 8 are the same as the general gaming state for the convenience of data retention, but the lottery values of the winning numbers 11, 14, 17, and 20 are (the winning numbers 1 to 1). The lottery value assigned to 8) may be changed and moved up.

  During the BB2 gaming state, the player is always in the RB2 gaming state. In the gaming state, 17 or 18 is selected by lottery as a small role / replay data pointer by the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table, and the player can obtain a large number of medals.

  Here, in each internal lottery table, as described above, the data pointer for the small role / replay and the bonus is data for specifying the winning operation flag by the internal winning combination determination table described later, and the winning operation flag is This data is used to identify the internal winning combination. The data pointer for the small role / replay is data for specifying the small role or replay as an internal winning combination as will be described later, and the bonus data pointer is used for the bonus as an internal winning combination as described later. This is data for identification. Accordingly, by winning either of the winning numbers, the data pointer for the small combination / replay and the data pointer for the bonus are determined, so that the small combination or replay and the bonus can be won simultaneously. In addition, as described later, when one small combination / replay data pointer is determined by winning a predetermined winning number, a plurality of types of small combinations (or replays) are used with the small combination / replay data pointer. By adopting a configuration that allows internal winnings, multiple types of small roles (or replays) can be won simultaneously. As a result, it is possible to provide many opportunities for the player to have expectations, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  11 and 12 are explanatory diagrams of the internal winning combination determination table. As the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay shown in FIG. 11 and an internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. 12 are prepared. In these internal winning combination determination tables, the above-mentioned data pointer for the small winning combination / replay and bonus and the data of the winning action flag for each internal winning combination storing area described later are defined in association with each other.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, for example, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is 4, the winning operation flag in the internal winning combination storing area 1 is “00010000”, and the internal winning combination storing area 2 The winning operation flag of “00000000” corresponds to “special 1” of the internal winning combination. Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer is 0, it is “lost”, and no small combination or replay is won. Further, for example, in the small pointer / replay data pointer 1, “Red Cherry 1 + Red Cherry 2” is defined as “Red Cherry 1” and “Red Cherry 2” as the internal winning combination simultaneously. Indicates that you will win. That is, “red cherry 1 + red cherry 2” indicates a combination of a winning operation flag of “red cherry 1” and a winning operation flag of “red cherry 2”. The small role / replay data pointer 14 is a combination used only for the BB1 gaming state as described above (FIG. 10), and the small role / replay data pointers 15 and 16 are used only for the RB1 gaming state. It is a combination (FIG. 8 (1)), and the small role / replay data pointers 17 and 18 are combinations used only in the RB2 gaming state (FIG. 8 (2)).

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12, two types of bonuses “BB1” and “BB2” are defined corresponding to the bonus data pointers 1 and 2, respectively. The bonus data pointer 0 is “losing” and no bonus is won.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol combination table. In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to the provision of a privilege, a winning combination operation flag for the display combination, storage area addition data, and a payout number are defined. The winning action flag is data for identifying the type of the display combination based on the combination of symbols displayed on the active lines of the main reels 2 to 4. In the symbol combination table, storage area addition data is defined for each display combination. This storage area addition data is data for specifying the type of the internal winning combination storage area (FIG. 16) in which the determined display combination is stored. The number of payouts is data defining the number of medals to be paid out in each display combination, and is defined for each of the cases where the number of inserted medals in one game of the player is three and two. The case where the inserted number is two is the case of the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state.

  As an example, when red cherry is displayed on the left reel 2, red cherry is displayed on the middle reel 3, and ANY ("ANY" means that any symbol is allowed) on the right reel on any active line. The display combination is red cherry 1, the winning operation flag is “00000001”, the storage area addition data is 0, and the number of medals to be paid out is 1 (if the number of inserted medals by the player is 3). is there.

  For red cherry 1, red cherry 2, peach cherry 1, peach cherry 2 (these roles may be collectively referred to as “cherries” below), the number of medals inserted in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state When there are two, the number of medals to be paid out is one. When winning a cherry in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state, the two winning combinations of red cherry 1, red cherry 2, peach cherry 1, and peach cherry 2 are always aligned on the two active lines. Such stop control of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed. For example, when red cherry 1 and peach cherry 1 are won simultaneously, red cherry 1 is aligned on two effective lines simultaneously, and peach cherry 1 is aligned simultaneously on two effective lines. Therefore, the medal payout in such a case is “1 × 2 × 2 = 4”.

  Specials 1 to 7 are small roles in which the number of paid-out medals is always 15 in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state (when the number of inserted medals is two).

  When either one of the replays 1 and 2 is determined, the replay is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the unit game determined as the display combination is automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's medal insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals.

  As described above, JACIN is a display combination only in the BB1 gaming state. The winning of JACIN triggers the transition to the RB1 gaming state.

  Both BB1 and BB2 are display combinations related to the operation of the bonus game. However, the contents of the bonus game differ between when winning BB1 and when winning BB2, and in the bonus game when winning BB1, the game does not shift to the RB1 gaming state in which many medals can be obtained without winning JACIN. In the bonus game when winning BB2, the player is always in the RB2 gaming state in which a large number of medals can be obtained. However, the total number of medals that can be acquired in the BB1 gaming state is larger than that in the BB2 gaming state (FIG. 14).

  When the symbol combination displayed by the main reels 2 to 4 does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, the display combination is determined to be lost.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a bonus operation time table. The bonus operation time table registers flags and various counter values to be set depending on whether BB1 operation, BB2 operation, RB1 operation, or RB2 operation. The gaming state flag is a flag indicating a gaming state. When the BB1 is activated, when the BB2 is activated, when the RB1 is activated, and when the RB2 is activated, the gaming state flag indicates the BB1 gaming state, the BB2 gaming state, the RB1 gaming state, and the RB2 gaming state, respectively. Stand up. The bonus end number counter is a counter for managing the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game, and the upper limit value of the number of medals to be set in the bonus operating table in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state is registered in the bonus operating table. Has been. The game possible number counter is a counter that manages the number of games that can be played in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, and the upper limit value of the number of games that can be played in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state is a bonus operation Registered in the table. The winable number counter is a counter that manages the number of times that a prize can be won in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, and an upper limit value of the number of winnings that can be won in the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state is displayed in the bonus operation time table. It is registered.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of 430 medals can be acquired in the BB1 gaming state, and a maximum of 105 medals can be acquired in the BB2 gaming state. In the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, 8 games can be played and 8 winnings are possible.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the bonus end time table. The bonus end time table registers flags and various counter values to be set depending on whether BB1 ends, BB2 ends, RB1 ends, or RB2 ends. With regard to the gaming state flag, when the BB1 ends, when the BB2 ends, the RT1 gaming state flag is set, and when the RB2 ends, the RB2 gaming state flag is set again. In this way, the RB2 gaming state is entered again at the end of RB2, and the value of the game possible number counter is 8 and the value of the winning possible number counter is 8 in the bonus end table, and a maximum of 8 in the RB2 gaming state again. A game of a game is possible, and a maximum of 8 winnings are possible. However, if the RB2 gaming state continues to win a small role with 15 payouts, the upper limit of payout of medals in the BB2 gaming state is 105 (FIG. 14). In reality, when the RB2 ends, the RB2 gaming state is entered again. Never enter. However, the payout number of small medals may be different from the example of FIG. 13, and in that case, it becomes possible to enter the RB2 gaming state again at the end of RB2.

  The RT game number counter is a counter that manages the number of RT continued games. At the end of BB1 and at the end of BB2, the RT1 game state is entered, and the number of RT games continued at that time is managed by the RT game number counter. The number of RT continued games in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state is registered in the bonus end time table. That is, after the end of BB1, the RT1 gaming state continues for 1200 games. After the end of BB2, the RT1 gaming state continues for 1000 games.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the internal winning combination storing area. There are three internal winning combination storage areas: an internal winning combination storing area 1, an internal winning combination storing area 2, and an internal winning combination storing area 3. When each combination shown in FIG. 13 is won, the winning combination is indicated. An identifier (flag) is stored. For example, when the red cherry 1 is won, an identifier indicating the winning is stored in bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1. “Unused” indicates that the bit is not used. Which of the internal symbol combination storing area 1, the internal symbol combination storing area 2, and the internal symbol combination storing area 3 stores the winning symbol is determined by the value of the storage area addition data shown in FIG.

  An identifier indicating a combination that can be a display combination is stored in the display combination storage area. Since the configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the carryover combination storage area. When the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the aforementioned internal winning combination determination table, an identifier indicating it is stored in this carryover combination storing area. Specifically, bit 3 and bit 4 correspond to BB1 and BB2, respectively. The identifier stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared when the bonus game is started. That is, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the identifier is stored until the operation of the bonus game is started (so-called “carryover” is called, The stored identifier is called “carryover combination”).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a game state flag storage area. That is, the identifiers indicating the respective game states are stored in bits 0 to 5 of the game state flag storage area.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of the effective stop button storage area. The effective stop button storage area is for registering which of the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 is the currently enabled stop button (operable by the player). That is, each of bits 0 to 2 is “1” when the stop button (left stop button) 34, the stop button (middle stop button) 35, and the stop button (right stop button) 36 are enabled. Data is registered as an identifier.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of the operation stop button storage area. The operation stop button storage area is for registering which one of the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 is operated by the player. That is, in each of bits 0 to 2, data “1” is registered as an identifier when the left stop button 34, the middle stop button 35, and the right stop button 36 are operated.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol arrangement table of the main reels 2 to 4. The symbol arrangement table shows symbol position data of each symbol arranged around each main reel 2 to 4. For example, it can be known from the symbol arrangement table that the symbol arranged in the symbol position data 0 of the left reel 2 is “wings”. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol code table for the main reels 2 to 4. The symbol code shown in the symbol code table is an identifier for identifying each symbol displayed on the main reels 2 to 4. For example, symbol code 1 is a symbol “red 7”. In the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 21, each symbol position data is registered in association with the symbol code of the symbol arranged at the symbol position. For example, in the left reel 2, the symbol position data 3 and the symbol code 1 are registered in association with each other.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the stop table storage table. The stop table storage table selects which one of the stop tables 1 to 4 is used in the case of the second stop or the third stop according to stop table selection data that is an identifier for determining which stop table is used. It is a table to do. As shown in a later-described stop table storage table selection table (FIG. 25), a plurality of stop table storage tables are prepared according to the number of rotation stop and the operation stop button. When the stop table selection data is 24, the A24 stop table (FIG. 33) is selected. The stop tables 1 to 4 are stored in a stop table 1 storage area, a stop table 2 storage area, a stop table 3 storage area, and a stop table 4 storage area, respectively.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a first stop stop table selection table. The stop table selection table for the first stop is a table for selecting a stop table to be used at the time of the first stop, and the rotation stop number and the operation stop button are the left stop button 34, the middle stop button 35, the right A number which is an identifier of the stop table is registered depending on which one of the stop buttons 36 is. For example, in the case of the left stop button 34 of the number 44 for turning stop, 144 stop tables are selected. The rotation stop number is an identifier that is selected in order to vary the stop control of the main reels 2 to 4 according to the internal winning combination including BB1 and BB2, and indicates the state of the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a stop table storage table selection table. The stop table storage table selection table is a stop table storage table as illustrated in FIG. 23 according to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button which are identifiers for selecting the stop table according to the internal winning combination. Is a table for selecting. Identifiers such as L1, C1, R1,... Identify the stop table storage table. For example, when the rotation stop number is 1 and the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the L1 stop table storage table is selected.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a stop table selection data selection table. The stop table selection data selection table is an identifier for selecting a stop table according to the symbol position data of the stop start position (the symbol position of the center line when the player performs a stop operation) and the internal winning combination. It is a table which determines stop table selection data which is an identifier which determines which stop table is used according to the number for rotation stop. For example, if the symbol position data at the stop start position is 0 and the turning stop number is 1, stop table selection data from 0 to 23 is determined. The table is prepared according to the operation stop button.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol storage area. In the symbol storage area, symbol codes indicating symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 located on each effective line are stored. That is, the symbol code of each symbol located in each effective line of lines 1 to 8 is stored. For example, for the line 1, symbol codes of symbols located in the upper stages 2 u, 3 u, 4 u of the left reel 2, middle reel 3, and right reel 4 are stored. FIG. 27 shows a storage example when the symbol position is “3”.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of the expected display combination storing area. In the expected display combination storing area, a left reel expected display combination storing area, a middle reel expected display combination storing area, and a right reel expected display storing area are prepared corresponding to the left reel 2, the middle reel 3, and the right reel 4, respectively. ing. In the expected display combination storing area corresponding to each of these reels, the priority pull-in order data is stored for each of the symbol position data 0-17. That is, the priority pull-in order data indicating the type of stop control that can be executed and the priority order of the type of stop control is stored in accordance with the symbol position at which the stop button is pressed. 28, in the symbol position data 0 of the left reel display combination expected storage area, “replay” is controlled to stop so that the replays 1 and 2 are aligned, and “bonus” is BB1 and BB2. Stop control in such a way that “small role” means stop control so that any of the small roles come together, “stop possible” means that stop control is possible at that position, and “stop prohibition” means that The fact that stop control at a position is prohibited is shown as the type of stop control. And the priority is high in this order.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of the priority order table. The priority order table registers the order of the types of roles that should be preferentially drawn in the stop control. In this example, the combination to be drawn with the highest priority (priority order 1) is replay, and the combination to be drawn with priority (priority order 2) is bonus (BB1, BB2) and JACIN. The pull-in data 1 to 3 are data associated with the bit patterns of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 3 (FIG. 16) and the display combination storage areas 1 to 3 (not shown).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of the priority order table. The priority order table has the number of stop pieces for stop data registered in the stop tables of FIGS. 32 and 33 (not the number of finally determined pieces in the relevant main reel stop control, but the number of provisional pieces of slide. This is a table in which the number of sliding pieces for each of the priority orders 1 to 4 (the smaller the number, the higher the priority order) is registered. In the priority order 1, the same number of sliding pieces as the stop data sliding piece is registered, but the priority orders 2 to 4 are different.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory view of a number selection table for rotating cylinder stop. The number selection table for the spinning stop shows the type of the small role / replay data pointer and whether there is no carryover combination (not hitting inside), whether the carryover combination is BB1 (meeting inside BB1), or whether the carryover combination is BB2 ( It is a table for selecting the number for rotation stop according to the difference of inside BB2. For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is 0 and there is no carryover combination (non-inside hit), 1 is selected as the rotation stop number.

  32 and 33 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the stop table. The stop table is a table in which the number of stop pieces for stop data is registered for each symbol position data indicating the symbol position for each main reel. 32 and 33 illustrate a part of the stop table to be used.

[Contents of processing executed by main control board]
Next, processing executed by the CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a main process performed by the CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, a reset interrupt is generated, and the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 65 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. Yes.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first performed (step S1). In this process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 66 when the power is shut off is performed. Further, in this initialization process, input of a setting button (not shown) is checked, and if it is determined that the setting button is on, the setting value is changed. Then, it is determined whether or not the main reel control lock flag indicating that the main reels 2 to 4 are locked is turned on (step S2), and all the stop buttons and all the stop buttons 34 to 36 are activated, and the effective stop button is activated. The storage area (FIG. 19) is updated, and 8950 is set in the main control lock timer (step S3), and then the process proceeds to steps S12 and later.

  If the main reel control lock flag is off (N in step S2), then the designated storage area in the RAM 66 is initialized (step S4). In this process, data stored in various storage areas of the RAM 66 is cleared. Next, a medal acceptance / start check process described later with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37 is performed (step S5). In this process, the insertion number counter and the like based on the input check of the inserted medal sensor 9S and the stored medal insertion switches 30S, 31S, and 32S and the input of the start switch 33S are checked. Next, a random value is extracted and stored in a random value storage area (step S6). In this process, random number values are extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Next, an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39 is performed (step S7). In this process, an internal winning combination is determined by lottery.

  Next, a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed (step S8). In the reel stop initial setting process, initial setting for performing reel stop control (step S12) of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed. Next, a start command is transmitted to the sub control board 62 (step S9). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the rotation start of all reels (main reels 2 to 4) is requested (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 57) described later. And it waits until rotation of all the main reels 2-4 reaches a constant speed (step S11). If the main reel control lock flag is on (Y in step S12) and the main control lock timer is 0 (Y in step S13), the main reel control lock flag is turned off and the effective stop button storage area (FIG. 19). ) Is reset (step S14). If the main reel control lock flag is OFF (N in step S12), a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47 is performed (step S12). In this process, a process for stopping the rotation of all the main reels 2 to 4 is performed. If the main reel control lock flag is on (Y in step S16), the main reel control lock flag is turned off (step S17).

  Next, if the main reel control lock flag is off (N in step S16), a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed (this process is a display combination expected storage process (step S129, Since this is also a subroutine of FIGS. 41 and 42), see the description of the expected display combination storing process described later) (step S18). In the display combination search process, a process of searching for the display combination by the main reels 2 to 4 stopped by the reel stop control process is performed. Next, a control process corresponding to the display combination described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed (step S19). Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S20). In this process, the control of the hopper 72 and the update of the credit counter in the RAM 66 for managing the number of medals currently credited in the apparatus are performed based on the payout number counter in the RAM 66 for managing the number of paid-out medals. . Next, the bonus end number counter is updated based on the payout number (step S21). In this process, on the condition that the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, a value corresponding to the payout number is subtracted from the counter.

  Next, it is determined whether any of the BB1, RB1, or RB2 gaming state flags is on (step S22). When it is determined that any of the BB1, RB1, or RB2 gaming state flags is on, bonus end check processing described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed (step S23). In this process, a process for ending the operation of the bonus game is performed. When it is determined that all of the BB1, RB1, and RB2 gaming state flags are OFF, RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed (step S24). The RT control process performs a process for managing the number of continued games of RT1. Next, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 56 is performed (step S25). In this process, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed based on the determined type of display combination.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process (step S5) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter that manages the number of medals that are automatically inserted. When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter (step S33), and the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared (step S34). The inserted number counter is a counter that manages the number of inserted medals. On the other hand, when it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the passage of medals inserted by the player is permitted (step S32).

  Then, 3 is set to the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S35). This is a case other than the RB1 or RB2 gaming state, and it is only possible to bet three medals in one game. Then, it is determined whether or not the RB1 or RB2 gaming status flag is on (step S36). If the RB1 or RB2 gaming status flag is on, 2 is set to the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S37). . That is, in the RB1 or RB2 gaming state, only two medals can be bet in one game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S38). Specifically, when the inserted medal sensor 9S is on, it is determined that a medal has passed. When it is determined that the medal has passed, it is determined whether or not the inserted number counter is the maximum value (set in steps S35 and S37) (step S39). When it is determined that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, 1 is added to the insertion number counter (step S40). Next, 8 is stored in the effective line counter (step S51). The valid line counter is a counter that holds the number of activated display lines. Thus, all eight display lines are activated. Next, a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control board 62 (step S42). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of medals inserted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, 1 is added to the credit counter (step S43). The credit counter is a counter that counts the number of medals to be credited. When 1 is added to the credit counter (step S43), when a medal insertion command is transmitted (step S42), or when no medal passes (N in step S38), the stored medal insertion switches 30S, 31S, 32S are checked. (Step S44). Specifically, when the stored medal insertion switches 30S, 31S, and 32S are on, the type is specified and added to the insertion number counter based on the maximum values of the insertion number counter, the credit counter, and the insertion number counter. The value is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum value (step S45). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not the maximum value, the process returns to step S38. When it is determined that the insertion number counter is the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 33S is on (step S46). When it is determined that the start switch 33S is not on, the process returns to step S38. When it is determined that the start switch 33S is on, passage of medals inserted by the player is prohibited (step S47), and the medal acceptance / start check process is terminated. When the start switch 33S is off, the process returns to step S38.

  Next, the internal lottery process (step S7) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the game state flag data standing at present is acquired (step S61), and the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table are determined based on the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 6) according to the game state indicated by the game state flag. Is determined (step S62). Next, it is determined whether data indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 17), that is, whether BB1 or BB2 exists as a carryover combination (step S63). And when BB1 or BB2 exists as a carryover combination, the number of lotteries determined in step S62 is changed to 21 (step S64).

  Next, the random value stored in the random value storage area (stored in step S6) is acquired and set as random number data (step S65). Then, the same value as the current number of lotteries is set as the winning number, and the lottery value corresponding to the winning number is acquired from the internal lottery table (FIGS. 7 to 10) (step S66). Then, the lottery value is subtracted from the random number data described above (step S67), and it is determined whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction (step S68). When the digit is performed, the process proceeds to step S72. When the digit is not performed, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries described above (step S69), thereby determining whether the number of lotteries has become zero. (Step S82). When the number of lotteries is not 0, the process returns to step S66, and when it is 0, 0 is set as a data pointer for small role / replay and bonus (step S71).

  The processing in steps S66 to S70 is repeated until a digit is performed (Y in step S68) or until the number of lotteries becomes 0 (Y in step S70). In this case, in the second and subsequent processes, the lottery value subtraction from the random number data (step S67) further subtracts the lottery value from the remainder of the previous lottery value subtraction result. Therefore, the original random number data becomes smaller each time the process of step S67 is repeated. In addition, the number of lotteries is decreased by one each time the processes of steps S66 to S70 are repeated. When a digit is placed, the data pointer for the small role / replay and bonus corresponding to the winning number where the digit is placed is acquired (step S72). When the number of lotteries becomes 0, 0 is set as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the bonus (step S71).

  Next, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay, the internal winning combination is acquired based on the acquired data pointer for the small combination / replay (step S73), and the acquired internal winning combination is associated. Stored in any of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3 (step S74). That is, according to the type of the internal winning combination, the address of the corresponding internal winning combination is set and stored.

  Next, it is determined whether data indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 17), that is, whether BB1 or BB2 is stored as a carryover combination (step S75). If this is not stored, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer acquired in step S72 (step S76), and the acquired internal winning combination is determined. Store in the carryover combination storage area (step S77). That is, the address of the carryover combination storage area is set and stored. Then, it is determined whether or not data indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S78).

  When data indicating BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (Y in step S78), if the RT1 gaming state flag is on and the RT1 gaming state is present (Y in step S79), the RT1 gaming state flag is set. After turning off and clearing the RT game number counter that is prepared in the RAM 66 and manages the number of continued RT games, that is, after the operation of RT1 is stopped (step S80), the RT2 game state flag is turned on. RT2 is operated (step S81). That is, BB1 or BB2 related to the operation of the bonus game is internally won, and RT2 is operated between the flags that are in the state before winning the BB1 or BB2. Next, the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area is acquired, and the logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area 3 and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3 (step S82).

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process (step S8) will be described with reference to FIG. First, according to the number selection table for spinning stop (FIG. 31), when there is a data pointer for a small role / replay, whether there is a carryover combination and a carryover combination, the rotation is performed according to whether the carryover combination storage area is BB1 or BB2. A stop number is selected and stored (step S101). In the rotation stop number selection table, “Non-inside hit” means that there is no carryover combination, and “BB1 inside hit” means that BB1 is a carryover combination, and “BB2 “Internal hit” is when BB2 is a carryover. The rotation stop number is an identifier reflecting whether there is an internal winning combination and a carryover combination and whether the carryover combination storage area is BB1 or BB2 when there is a carryover combination. Next, an identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that the main reels 2 to 4 are currently rotating is stored in all the storage areas of the symbol storage area (FIG. 27). Next, 3 is stored in the stop button non-operation counter. The stop button non-operating counter is a counter that manages the number of the three stop buttons 34 to 36 that are not operated by the player. Here, since all the stop buttons 34 to 36 are not operated, 3 is stored. Then, the expected display combination storing process (step S104) described later with reference to FIG. 41 is performed.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process (step S104) will be described with reference to FIG. 41 and FIG. First, the value of the stop button non-operating counter (stored in step S103) is stored as the number of searches (step S121). Next, “008H (00001000B)” is set as stop button check data. Next, the stop button check data is rotated to the right (step S123). For example, “008H (00001000B)” is rotated to the right to be “004H (00000100B)”. That is, the search (determining the main reel to be searched) in bit 2 (right stop button 36) in the effective stop button storage area is performed. By repeating the same rotation to the right, it is possible to search for “002H (00000010B)” (middle stop button 35) and “001H (00000001B)” (left stop button 34).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the valid stop button storage area (FIG. 19) is 0 (step S124). That is, the stop buttons 36, 35, and 34 are sequentially determined as to whether or not they are validated against the stop button check data. When the logical product is 0, that is, when it is determined that the stop button is not enabled, the process returns to step S123, and the process proceeds to the next stop button. If it is determined that the logical product is not 0, that is, that the stop button is enabled, it is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to the number of searches stored in step S121 has been executed (step S125). In this process, the number of searches stored in the RAM 66 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction of the value of the register is 0. That is, the subtraction of the number of searches stored in the RAM 66 is not performed here.

  When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the process returns to step S123, and shifts to the next stop button. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed, the search target reel is determined from the main reels 2 to 4 based on the stop button check data, and the address of the expected display combination storing area is designated accordingly. (Step S126). As a result of this process, the main reel 2, 3 or 4 is selected as the search target reel in each case where the stop button check data is “001H (00000001B)”, “002H (00000010B)”, “004H (00000100B)”. Is determined, and the leading address of the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28) corresponding to each of them (that is, the address of the expected display combination storing area for the left reel in the case of the left reel 2) is set.

  Next, as described above, the symbol position data corresponds to 18 patterns of 0 to 17 in each of the main reels 2 to 4, the initial value “0” is set as the symbol position data, and the symbol check count is “18”. Is set (step S127). Next, with reference to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 21) corresponding to the reel to be searched, a symbol code (FIG. 22) corresponding to the symbol position that matches the symbol position data is acquired (at this stage, the reel display window 39 displays the symbol code). The symbol stopped and displayed in the previous game is displayed (see step S11).) The symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area (FIG. 27) (step S128). Next, a display combination search process described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed (step S129). In this process, among the rotating main reels 2 to 4, a combination of symbols that can be displayed to the player along each effective line is searched according to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel. Do.

  Here, the display combination search process (step S129) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the aforementioned display combination storage area (not shown) is cleared, and the head address of the symbol storage area (FIG. 27), that is, the address of the first line 1 among the effective lines is set (step S151). Next, the head address of the symbol combination table (FIG. 13) is set (step S152). Next, the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table and the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area are compared for the addresses set in steps S151 and S152 (step S153). Next, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbols matches the three symbol codes except for the identifier indicating that the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating (see step S102) (step S154). When they match, the winning combination operation flag and the storage area addition data corresponding to the symbol combination are acquired with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 13) (step S155).

  Next, the address of the display combination storage area (not shown) is set based on the acquired storage area addition data (step S156). Here, if the storage area addition data is 0, the address of the display combination storage area 1 is set. If the storage area addition data is 1, the address of the display combination storage area 2 is set. If the storage area addition data is 2, the display combination storage area is set. 3 address is set. Next, the logical sum of the winning action flag acquired in step S155 and the designated display combination storage area (not shown) is stored in the display combination storage area (step S157). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of searches described above is 0 (step S158). When it is determined that the number of searches is 0, the value of the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning operation flag is acquired (see FIG. 13), and added to the payout number counter for managing the number of medals to be paid out (step S159). ).

  When the combination of the above symbols and the three symbol codes do not match (N in step S154), when the number of searches is 1 or more (N in step S158), the value of the number of payouts is acquired and paid out When it is added to the number counter (step S159), the address of the symbol combination table (FIG. 13) is updated (step S160). That is, the addresses are sequentially updated from red cherry 1 on the symbol combination table to BB2. Next, it is determined whether it is an end code (step S161). If it is not an end code, that is, if it is determined that the search has not been completed up to the last address for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the processing from step S153 onward is repeated. When it is determined that it is an end code, that is, when the search is completed up to the last address for all symbol combinations in the symbol combination table, it is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to the value of the effective line counter has been executed (step S162). ). In this process, the value of the effective line counter stored in the RAM 66 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the value is 0 as a result of subtracting the register. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the RAM 66 is not performed here. When it is determined that the number of times according to the value of the effective line counter has been executed, the display combination search process is terminated, and when it is determined that the number of times according to the value of the effective line counter has not been executed, the symbol storage area (FIG. 27). ), That is, the addresses of lines 1 to 8 which are valid lines are updated to those of the next valid line (step S163), and the processes in and after step S152 are repeated.

  Returning to FIGS. 41 and 42, in the expected display combination storing process, after the aforementioned display combination search process (step S129), the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process (step S130) is performed. In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is obtained for each of the symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination search process (step S129) and the priority table (FIG. 29). decide. That is, for each symbol on each of the main reels 2 to 4, it is determined whether the symbol may be displayed or what display priority will be given when there are a plurality of symbols that may be displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, the priority attraction rank data acquisition process (step S130) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the search target reel is the right reel 4 (step S181). When the search target reel is the right reel 4, bits 0 to 3 of the display combination storage area 1 (the display combination storage area is not shown, but the configuration conforms to the internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 16) are cleared. (Step S182). These bits 0 to 3 are areas for storing cherries (red cherries 1 and 2 and peach cherries 1 and 2) as display combinations as in the internal winning combination storing area (FIG. 16). This is because the right reel 4 of the small role of cherry is ANY (see FIG. 13), so that there is no need to determine the display priority when there are a plurality of symbols that can be displayed.

  Next, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area (FIG. 16) and the display combination storage area (not shown) is calculated, and the result is ANDed with the display combination storage area (step S183). More specifically, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 1 and the display combination storage area 1 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area 1 is obtained. Further, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area 2 and the display winning combination storing area 2 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the displaying combination storing area 2 is obtained. Furthermore, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 3 and the display combination storage area 3 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area 3 is obtained. By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storage area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the logical product taken in step 184 is 0 (step S184). Here, when the logical product is not 0, it can be seen that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to winning that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed. When it is determined that the logical product is not 0, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operating counter is 1, that is, whether or not there is only one rotating main reel (step S185). When the stop button non-operating counter is 1 and there is only one rotating main reel, 0 is set as the priority pull-in order data (FIG. 28) (step S195). 0 in the priority pull-in order data means that the stop at the symbol position is prohibited (stop prohibition). This is because there is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to a winning that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed, and the stop at the symbol is prohibited in the third stop.

  When the stop button inactive counter is not 1 and there are two or more rotating main reels, the top address (priority 1 address) of the priority table (FIG. 29) is set, and the priority is set as the number of checks. “3” is set corresponding to the three stages of 1 to 3, and “1” is set as the initial priority value corresponding to the highest priority level 1 (step S186). Next, “0” is set as the initial value of the priority pull-in rank data (step S187). Next, a logical product of the internal winning combination storage area (FIG. 16), the display combination storage area (not shown), and the pull-in data (FIG. 29) is calculated (step S188). Also in this process, the logical product of each internal winning combination storing area, each corresponding display combination storing area, and each corresponding drawing data (withdrawing data 1 to 3) is obtained. Next, it is determined whether the logical product is 0 (step S189). In other words, the priorities 1 to 3 have bits corresponding to the “replay”, “bonus and JACIN”, and “small role” bits in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, respectively, and take a logical product. Therefore, it is determined which of the combinations of symbols that can be won is the highest priority among replay (priority 1), bonus and JACIN (priority 2), and small role (priority 3). To do. When it is determined that the logical product is not 0, that is, when the winning combination can be won, the carry flag is turned on (step S190).

  Next, the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag is rotated to the left (step S191). Since the bit pattern is rotated to the left, the priority pull-in order data increases as the priority order increases. Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of checks, and 1 is added to the priority (FIG. 29) (step S192). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of checks set in step S186 is 0 (step S193). When it is determined that the number of checks is not 0, the process returns to step S188 and subsequent steps. When it is determined that the number of checks is 0, 1 is added to the priority pull-in rank data (FIG. 28) (step S194). Since 1 is added in this way, the priority pull-in rank data is 0, that is, the stop at the symbol position is not prohibited. When this process ends, the priority pull-in order data acquisition process ends.

  Next, returning to FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, after the priority attraction ranking data acquisition process (step S130), the priority attraction ranking data determined at step S131 is stored in the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28) (step S131). . Next, 1 is added to the address and symbol position data of the expected display combination storing area (the initial value is set in steps S126 and S127), and the symbol check count is subtracted by 1 (step S132).

  When the priority drawing order data corresponding to the last symbol position data “17” is stored, the priority pull-in corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “3” is stored in the address following the symbol position data “17”. Copy the ranking data. Thereby, for example, when the stop start position, that is, the position where the stop operation is performed becomes “17”, the process of comparing the priority pull-in order data within the range of the number of checks can be speeded up.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0, that is, whether or not all 18 symbols have been checked (step S133). When it is determined that the number of symbol checks is not 0, i.e., all 18 symbols have not been checked, the process returns to the processing in step S128 and after, and the number of symbol checks is 0, i.e., all 18 symbols have been checked. If it is determined that the number of times of retrieval is 1, the search number stored in step S121 is decremented by 1 (step S134). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of searches is 0, that is, whether or not the main reel to be searched still remains (step S135). When it is determined that the number of searches is 0, that is, all main reels have been searched, the expected display combination storing process is terminated. When it is determined that the number of searches is not 0, that is, the main reel to be searched remains, identifiers indicating that the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating are stored in all the symbol storage areas (FIG. 27). (Step S136). Next, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3, that is, before the first stop is performed (step S137). When it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is 3, that is, before the first stop is performed, the process returns to step S122 and subsequent steps. When it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3, that is, there is a stop button for which stop operation has been performed, the processing from step S138 is performed.

  In the reel stop initial setting process (step S8), since the main reels 2 to 4 have not started rotating, there is no stop button for which the stop operation has been performed, and in reality, the processes after step S138 are performed. However, the expected display combination storing process of FIGS. 41 and 42 is also performed in the reel stop control process (FIGS. 46 and 47) (step S226), and will be described here. That is, when the stop button non-operation counter is not 3, that is, when it is determined that the stop operation has been performed (N in step S137), the operation stop button stored in the operation stop button storage area (FIG. 20), that is, the player A search target reel is determined based on the operated stop button, and a planned stop position is set as symbol position data (step S138). Next, referring to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 21), the symbol code is stored in the symbol storage area (FIG. 27) based on the symbol position data (step S139). That is, the symbol code of the symbol displayed on each effective line for the main reel whose rotation has already been stopped is stored.

  It should be noted that the above-described expected display combination storing process may be performed before the main reel rotation is actually stopped, or may be after the stop button is pressed. In this case, only the priority pull-in order data corresponding to each symbol within a predetermined range in the rotation direction of the main reel may be determined from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position, and each may be stored. Further, in the present embodiment, the priority pull-in order data is configured such that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to do.

  Next, the reel stop control process (step S15) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S211). If a valid stop button is not pressed, the determination in step S211 is repeated. When it is determined that a valid stop button has been pressed, the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area (FIG. 19) is reset to determine the operation stop button (stored in the operation stop button storage area (FIG. 20)) (step) S212). At this time, the symbol counter when the stop operation is detected is set. Next, since a valid stop button has been pressed, the stop button non-operating counter is decremented by 1 (step S213). Next, it is determined whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on (step S214). When the main reel control lock flag is on, a reel stop command is transmitted (step S215), and the process proceeds to step S223 described later. When the main reel control lock flag is off, the number of sliding pieces determination process described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49 is performed (step S216). This process is a process for determining a position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped based on a stop table or the like.

  Here, the slip piece number determination process (step S216) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step S241). When it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 2, that is, when the stop button is the first stop, the processing from step S242 is performed. That is, referring to the first stop table selection table (FIG. 24), the stop table is selected based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S242). Then, the address of the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28), that is, the address of the expected left reel display combination storing area, middle reel display combination storing area, or right reel display combination storing area is designated according to the operation stop button. (Step S243).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the turning cylinder stop number is 44 (step S244). The spinning stop number 44 is an identifier relating to the stop table for the small role / replay data pointer 15. In the small role / replay data pointer 15, the number of medals to be paid out when the stop buttons 34 to 36 are pushed forward in the RB1 gaming state is 15, and the medal is paid out when the stop buttons 34 to 36 are pushed in reverse. The number of sheets is 4. When the rotation stop number is 44, it is determined whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 (step S245). In the case of the first stop, the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 when the first stop that matches the forward push is made. When the rotation stop number is not 44, or when the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, that is, when the first stop is performed in accordance with the forward push, the rotation stop number is 45. It is determined whether or not (step S246). The rotation stop number 45 relates to the stop table related to the small role / replay data pointer 16. In the small role / replay data pointer 16, in the RB1 gaming state, the payout number of medals when the stop button is reversely pressed is 15, and the payout number of medals when the push button is pressed forward is 4. When the rotation stop number is 45, it is determined whether or not the operation stop button is the right stop button 36 (step S247). In the case of the first stop, the operation stop button is the right stop button 36 when the first stop corresponding to the reverse push is made. As described above, in steps S245 and S247, when the rotation stop number is 44 or 45, it is determined whether or not the pressing order of the stop button corresponds to the rotation stop number. If not (N in Step S245, N in S247), the control change flag indicating that is turned on (Step S248), and if it is compatible (N in Step S246, Y in S247), the control change flag Remains off.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of the stop table for the left reel 2 and the right reel 4, but the stop table 144 is the stop table for the left reel 2 when the first stop of the forward rotation is made with the turning stop number 44. It is an example. In the stop table 144, when the number of inserted medals is 2, the payout number of medals is 15 and the symbol for the left reel 2 of any of the special roles 1 to 7 is the left of any of the effective lines 1 to 8 Displayed on reel 2. Further, the stop table 145 is an example of the stop table for the left reel 2 when the rotating cylinder stop number is 45 and the first reverse stop is made. In the stop table 145, when the number of inserted medals is 2, the number of paid out medals is 15, and the symbol for the right reel 4 of any of the special roles 1 to 7 is the right of any of the effective lines 1 to 8. Displayed on the reel 4.

  As will be described later, when the stop table selection data is 24, the A24 stop table (FIG. 33) is selected. When the stop table selection data is 24, as described later, the pressing order of the stop buttons 34 to 36 does not correspond to the rotation stop number (44 is forward pressing, 45 is reverse pressing), and the control change flag is This is when it is on (Y in step S291, S292). In the stop table (FIG. 33) of A24 in this case, the stop control of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed such that two cherries as winning combinations are aligned on two effective lines and there are four medals paid out. Made.

  Then, the address of the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28) is added based on the stop start position, that is, the symbol position where the stop operation is performed, and stored as the expected stop start address (step S257). Then, referring to the stop table selected in step S242 (illustrated in FIGS. 32 and 33), the number of stop pieces for stop data is acquired based on the type of the operation stop button and the symbol position data of the stop start position ( Step S258). At this stage, the final number of sliding symbols has not been determined, and the number of sliding symbols for stop data is distinguished from such number of sliding symbols. Next, a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 is performed (step S259). In this process, which is the more appropriate number of sliding frames, the number of sliding pieces for stop data acquired in step S258 and the priority pull-in rank data acquired within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames with respect to the stop start position. to decide.

  Here, the priority attraction control process (step S259) will be described. First, the head address (the number of stop pieces for stop data 0) of the priority order table (FIG. 30) is set and corrected based on the number of stop pieces for stop data acquired in step S258 (step S271), and in step S258. Set the address of the number of slide pieces for the acquired stop data. Then, 4 is set as the initial value of the priority order, and 4 is set as the number of checks (step S272).

  Next, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the current priority order is acquired from the priority order table (step S273). Then, the acquired number of sliding frames is added to the predicted stop start time address stored in step S257, and priority pull-in order data is acquired from the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28) (step S274). And it is judged whether it is more than the priority drawing | ranking order data acquired previously (step S275). That is, when it is assumed that the stop control is performed with the number of sliding pieces in the priority order table (which is different from the number of sliding pieces for stop data), the priority drawing order with higher priority than the priority drawing order data acquired earlier. Whether or not the main reel can be stopped by data is sequentially determined in the order of lower priority (FIG. 30). For example, if it is assumed that stop control is performed with the number of sliding pieces for stop data, the priority pull-in rank data is a small role, but if the priority pull-in rank data is a bonus as determined in any of the priority orders 2 to 4, The latter has a larger value of the priority pull-in rank data (see FIG. 28). In this case (Y in step S275), the number of sliding pieces is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 66 (step S276).

  Each time the processes in steps S273 to S276 are performed for one priority order, the number of checks is decremented by 1, and the priority order is decremented by 1 (step S277). If the number of checks does not reach 0 (N in step S278), Returning to the processing after step S273, if the number of checks becomes zero (Y in step S278), the number of sliding symbols evacuated in step S276 is restored (step S279). By the above processing, the number of sliding pieces becomes the number of sliding pieces if there is a number of sliding pieces whose priority drawing order data is higher than the number of sliding pieces for stop data, and if not, the number of sliding pieces for stop data.

  48 and 49, when the stop button non-operating counter is not 2 in step S241, that is, when the stop is the second stop or the third stop, the processes after step S249 are performed. That is, according to the operation stop button, the address of the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 28), that is, the address of the expected left reel display combination storing area, middle reel display combination storing area, or right reel display combination storing area is designated. (Step S249). Next, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operating counter is 0, that is, the third stop (step S250), and when the stop button non-operating counter is 0 and the third stop, the stop table 2 storage area Is selected (in principle, stop table 2) (step S251).

  When the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, that is, in the second stop, it is determined that the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button (step S252), the middle stop button 35 is an effective stop button, and the operation stop button is It is determined whether the left stop button 34 (step S253).

  When the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button (Y in step S252), the first stop and the second stop are in the order of "left stop button 34, middle stop button 35", or "middle This is the case of the stop button 35 and the left stop button 34 ”in this order. The right stop button 36 is not an effective stop button (N in step S252), the middle stop button 35 is an effective stop button, and the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 (Y in step S253). This is a case where the first stop and the second stop are in the order of “the right stop button 36 and the left stop button 34”. In these cases, the stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 1 storage area is selected (step S254).

  On the other hand, when the right stop button 36 is not an effective stop button (N in step S252), the middle stop button 35 is an effective stop button, and the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34 (N in step S253), When the first stop and the second stop are in the order of “middle stop button 35, right stop button 36”, in the order of “right stop button 36, middle stop button 35”, or “left stop button 34, right stop button 36 ". In these cases, the stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 4 storage area is selected (step S255). In this case, the stop table (the corresponding address) whose address is stored in the stop table 3 storage area is stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S256). Therefore, in the above-described third stop (Y in step S250), when a stop table stored in the stop table 2 storage area is selected (step S251), an address is stored in the stop table 3 storage area. The stop table will be selected.

  As described above, in the second stop (N in step S250), in principle, a stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 1 storage area is selected (step S254), and in some cases, an address is stored in the stop table 4 storage area. The stopped table being selected is selected (step S255). In the third stop (Y in step S250), in principle, a stop table whose address is stored in the stop table 2 storage area is selected (step S251). In some cases, an address is stored in the stop table 3 storage area. A stop table is selected (steps S256 and S251). And the process of above-mentioned step S257-S259 is performed, and a sliding piece number determination process is complete | finished.

  46 and 47, the reel stop command is transmitted to the sub control board 62 after the slip piece number determining process (step S216) (step S217). The reel stop command includes data such as an effective stop button, an operation stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position. Next, the planned stop position is determined based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces and stored (step S218). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor 45 is controlled by an interrupt process at a predetermined cycle described later (step S423), and the rotation of the main reel is stopped based on the planned stop position. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (step S219). When the stop button non-operating counter is 2, that is, in the first stop, stop data storage processing described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed (step S220). The stop data storage process is a process for selecting a stop table for the second stop and the third stop depending on which of the stop buttons 34 to 36 is used for the first stop.

  Here, the stop data storage process (step S220) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the control change flag in step S248 is ON (step S291), that is, whether or not the pressing order of the stop buttons 34 to 36 corresponds to the rotation stop number in steps S245 and S247. Judging. If the control change flag is on, 24 is set as stop table selection data (step S292).

  When the control change flag is off and the pressing order of the stop buttons 34 to 36 corresponds to the number for stopping the rotation in steps S245 and S247, refer to the stop table selection data selection table (FIG. 26), Stop table selection data is selected based on the symbol position data of the stop start position and the number for turning stop (step S293).

  When stop table selection data is selected in steps S292 and S293, next, referring to the stop table storage table selection table (FIG. 25), the stop table storage table (identifier of the stop table according to the rotation stop number and the operation stop button) ) Is selected (step S294). Next, referring to the selected stop table storage table (illustrated in FIG. 23), stop tables 1 to 4 are selected based on the stop table selection data (step S295).

  Returning to the reel stop control process of FIGS. 46 and 47, after the stop data storage process (step S220), or when the stop button non-operation counter is not 2 (N in step S219), based on the operation stop button. A search target reel is determined, and a planned stop position is set as symbol position data (step S221). Next, referring to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 21), a symbol code is acquired based on the symbol position data and stored in the symbol storage area (FIG. 27) (step S222).

  Next, when the reel stop command is transmitted (step S215) and after executing step S222, it is determined whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S223). When it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, that is, the third stop is being performed, the reel stop control process is ended.

  When it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, that is, it has not been performed until the third stop (N in Step S223), it is determined whether or not the main reel control lock flag is on (Step S224). If it is on, the process returns to step S211, and if it is off, the expected display combination storing process is performed (FIGS. 41 to 45) (step S225). In the expected display combination storing process, priority pull-in order data is determined for each of the remaining symbols on the rotating reel. Then, the process returns to step S211.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the control process (step S19) according to the display combination will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the display combination searched in the display combination search process (step S18) is BB1 or BB2 related to the operation of the bonus game (step S311). When the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the main reel control lock flag is turned on (step S312).

  If the display combination is other than BB1 or BB2, it is determined whether or not the display combination is JACIN that triggers the transition to the RB1 gaming state during the BB1 gaming state (step S313). When the display combination is JACIN, the special main reel control lock flag is turned on, and the name control lock timer is set to 4475 (step S314).

  After these processes, a display command for notifying what the display combination is is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 (step S315), and the control process corresponding to the display combination is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the bonus end check process (step S23) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter for managing the number of medals to be paid out in the bonus game is 0 (step S411). When the value of the bonus end number counter is 0, that is, when the upper limit of the number of medals paid out in one bonus game is reached, the bonus end time process is performed based on the bonus end time table (FIG. 15). (Step S412). Then, a bonus end time command for notifying the end of the bonus game is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 (step S413), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter has not reached 0, it is determined whether or not the BB1 gaming state is set (step S414). When the BB1 gaming state is set, BB1 described later with reference to FIG. Bonus end check processing is performed (step S415). The BB1 bonus end check process is a process for ending the RB1 gaming state as necessary. When not in the BB1 gaming state (N in step S414), that is, when the RB2 gaming state flag is on (in the BB2 gaming state), a BB2 bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed (step S416). ). The BB2 bonus end check process is a process for ending the RB2 gaming state as necessary.

  Next, the BB1 bonus end check process (step S415) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the player is in the RB1 gaming state (step S431). If the player is in the RB1 gaming state, 1 is subtracted from the winning number counter that manages the number of winning games and the possible game number counter that manages the number of gaming games ( Step S432). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are 0 (step S433). If the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are 0, the RB1 gaming state should be ended, so that the bonus Based on the end time table (FIG. 15), RB1 end time processing is performed (step S434), and a bonus end command for notifying the end of the bonus game is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 (step S435).

  Next, the BB2 bonus end check process (step S416) will be described with reference to FIG. First, 1 is subtracted from a winning number counter for managing the number of winnings and a possible game number counter for managing the number of gaming games (step S451). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are 0 (step S452). If the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are 0, the RB2 gaming state should be ended, so that the bonus Based on the end time table (FIG. 15), RB2 end time processing is performed (step S454), and a bonus end command for notifying the end of the bonus game is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 (step S455).

  Next, the RT control process (step S24) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (step S471). When the RT1 gaming state flag is on and the RT1 gaming state is set, an RT gaming number counter that manages the number of games in RT is set. 1 is subtracted (step S472). Then, it is determined whether the RT game number counter is 0 (step S473). If it is 0, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned off (step S471), and the RT1 gaming state is ended. Thereby, it will be in a ceiling state.

  Next, the bonus operation check process (step S25) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 (step S491). When the display combination is BB1, that is, when BB1 is won, the BB1 operation process is performed (step S492) based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14), and the BB1 bonus game is operated. In this case, since the carryover combination has won, the data of the carryover combination of BB1 in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 17) is cleared (step S497), and the RT2 game state flag is set to release RT2 operating between the flags. Turn off (step S498). Then, a bonus start command for notifying operation start of the bonus game is transmitted to the sub control board 62 (step S499).

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1 (Y in step S491), it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB2 (step S493). When the display combination is BB2, that is, when BB2 is won, the bonus operation is performed. Based on the table (FIG. 14), BB2 operation processing is performed, and when BB2 operation is performed, RB2 is also operated at the same time, so RB2 operation processing is performed (step S494). This activates the bonus game BB2 (RB2).

  When the display combination is JACIN (Y in step S495), the RB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 14) (step S496) to activate the RB1 bonus game. Then, a bonus start command is transmitted to the sub control board 62 (step S499). That is, the case where a prize is won in JACIN is a case where a prize is awarded in JACIN that triggers the activation of RB1 during the BB1 gaming state (FIGS. 10 and 11). Since one RB1 lasts up to 8 games and the maximum number of medals for one game is 15, the maximum number of medals for one RB1 is 120, and the maximum number of medals for BB1 Is 430 sheets (FIG. 14), RB1 can be operated multiple times during one BB1.

  When the display combination is replay (step S500), the insertion number counter, which is a counter for managing the number of inserted medals, is copied to the automatic insertion counter for managing the number of inserted medals automatically (step S501). Enable replays to play the next game without spending.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, a description will be given of an interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 64 of the main control board 61. FIG. First, the register is saved (step S521). Next, an input port check process is performed (step S522). Specifically, input of a signal from each switch or the like is checked. Next, a reel control process is performed (step S523). Specifically, if a request to start rotation of the main reel is made, rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started and rotation at a constant speed is performed. If the stop control position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the reel is updated to the same value as the stop control position. For example, if the symbol counter is “0” and the stop control position is “4”, the reel rotation is stopped when the symbol counter is updated to “4”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the main control lock timer set to 4475 in step S314 is 0 (step S524). If it is not 0, the main control lock timer is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S525). If the main control lock timer becomes 0 (0 in about 5 seconds) (Y in step S526), in step S314 The special main reel control lock flag that has been turned on is turned off (step S527).

  Next, a lamp and 7SEG driving process is performed (step S528). Specifically, processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 13 to 15 based on the insertion number counter and display of the number of medals paid out on the payout number display unit 16 is performed. Next, the register is restored (step S529). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

[Main tables used on the sub-control board]
Next, various main tables and various storage areas used in the sub control board 81 will be described. The following various tables are stored in the program ROM 83, and various storage areas are prepared in the control RAM 84. Various flags and counters shown below are also prepared in the control RAM 84. In the following description, when each term is attached with “sub”, it indicates the processing content in the sub-control board 81 and is distinguished from the processing content in the main control board 63 described above. The meaning is different even if the same term as the processing in the main control board 63 is used. Further, in order to distinguish from the processing contents on the sub control board 81, the processing contents on the main control board 63 may be referred to as “main”.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol arrangement table (sub) of the sub reels 5 to 7. The symbol arrangement table shows symbol position data of each symbol arranged around each of the sub reels 5 to 7. For example, it can be known from the symbol arrangement table that the symbol arranged in the symbol position data 0 of the left reel 5 is “replay”. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol code table for the sub reels 5 to 7. The symbol code shown in this symbol code table is an identifier for identifying each symbol displayed on the sub reels 5 to 7. For example, symbol code 1 is a symbol “red 7”. In the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 59, each symbol position data and the symbol code of the symbol arranged at the symbol position are registered in association with each other. For example, in the left reel 5, the symbol position data 3 and the symbol code 4 are associated and registered. In the sub reels 5 to 7, 21 symbols are displayed on each reel, and the number of symbols is larger than that of the main reels 2 to 4, but the types of symbols are more in the main reels 2 to 4.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the 4th reel 8. On the 4th reel 8, symbols from “left”, “WIN”, “large egg”, “small egg”, “arrow (right direction)”, and “arrow (left direction)” are arranged.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol combination table (sub) of the sub reels 5 to 7. In the symbol combination table (sub), the symbol combinations of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the post-conversion flags corresponding to the combinations are registered in association with each other. For example, the post-conversion flag when the symbol combination is “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is “medium cherry (00000001)” and “square cherry (00000010)”. In some cases, a plurality of post-conversion flags correspond to one symbol combination, and one post-conversion flag corresponds to a plurality of symbol combinations. The symbol combination “cherry-replay-replay” is displayed only when the operation order of the stop control as described above is different from that previously set in RB1.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram of the non-flag inter-stop table selection table (sub). FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram of an inter-RB flag stop table selection table (sub). FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram of an inter-BB flag stop table selection table (sub). Each stop table selection table (sub) is a table for selecting a stop table for stopping control of the sub reels 5 to 7. Each table shows a stop table selected for each post-conversion flag (FIG. 62). For example, when the post-conversion flag is medium cherry, the medium cherry stop table is selected. Since the BB flag stop table selection table (sub) is used when BB is stored in the post-conversion flag storage area (FIG. 66) (when BB1 is included in the internal winning combination), each post-conversion flag Is marked with “BB”. Since the RB flag stop table selection table (sub) is used when RB is stored in the post-conversion flag storage area (FIG. 66) (when BB2 is included in the internal winning combination), each post-conversion flag Is marked with “RB”.

  FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram of the post-conversion flag storage area. The post-conversion flag storage area stores the post-conversion flag when the post-conversion flag is selected by a process described later.

  FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram of the special stop table (sub). The special stop table (sub) is a table in which replay converted flags and special stop tables 1 to 6 which are stop tables of the sub reels 5 to 7 are associated and registered.

  Here, in the special stop table 1, the replay stops at the cross-down line (sub). In the special stop table 2, the replay stops at the center line (sub). In the special stop table 3, the replay stops at the cross-up line (sub). One of the special stop tables 1 to 3 is determined by lottery when the internal winning combination becomes JACIN in the BB1 gaming state. Further, the special stop tables 1 to 3 are configured such that the replay is not displayed on the active line (sub) when the left stop button 34 is operated at the third stop and is operated at a specific stop start position. (Simulation of so-called “Replay Hazushi”).

  In the special stop table 4, “Replay-Replay-Replay” stops when pressed forward, and “Cherry-Replay-Replay” stops in other stop orders. In the special stop table 5, “replay-replay-replay” is stopped by reverse pressing, and “cherry-replay-replay” is stopped in other stop orders. In the special stop table 6, “replay-replay-replay” stops regardless of the stop operation order. In the special stop tables 4 to 6, there is no case where the above-described pseudo replay scratch can be performed.

  FIG. 68 is an effect state list. This production state list shows production states 1 to 7 used in the present embodiment. When each effect state is selected, an effect specific to the effect state is executed. For example, the production state 1 is referred to as a “small role high probability state”, which is a production state in which the user stays at a technical level 1 described later, and a flag conversion rate described later is low.

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram of the flag conversion table 1. FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram of the flag conversion table 2. FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram of the flag conversion table 3. FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram of the flag conversion table 4. FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram of a BB flag conversion table. These flag conversion tables store the converted flag (FIG. 62) for each of the small role / replay data pointer numbers (in FIG. 69 to FIG. 73, this is also referred to as “internal winning combination”). It is a table for selecting by. The numbers such as 128 and 112 in each flag conversion table indicate the numerator of the lottery probability, and if 112, the lottery probability is 112/128. This lottery probability is referred to as “flag conversion rate”. For example, in the flag conversion table 1, if the small role / replay data pointer is any one of 1 to 3, the corner cherry is selected as the post-conversion flag with a lottery probability of 128/128. For the flag conversion table 3, a flag conversion table is prepared for each of the setting values 1 to 6 described above. In this flag conversion table 3, in the case of special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 1 + special combination 2 (FIG. 11), there is a difference in the conversion rate of the flag conversion for each set value, and there is a possibility of conversion to medium cherry The higher the value, the higher the possibility that the set value is lower. In the BB flag conversion table, replay is treated as a special combination in the BB1 gaming state.

  FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram of a technology point determination table. It is a table in which the type of post-conversion flag and points (technical points) corresponding to ON / OFF of a sub reel winning / operation check flag indicating that the sub reels 5 to 7 are in a winning / operating position are registered. The technical points are points according to the player's skill.

  FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram of a technology level determination table. The technology level determination table is a table for selecting one of the technology levels 1 to 3 according to the addition value of the technology point values obtained in the technology point determination table of FIG. The skill level is a numerical value indicating the skill level of the player. However, the technical level 3 is not determined only by the technical point value, but is determined by lottery when there are 41 or more technical points and a grape can be won on the sub reel (described later).

  FIG. 76 is a list of special effects. In this list, special effects used in the present embodiment are listed. Special effects include special effects A to J, and the gaming state (main) in which these special effects are executed is shown in FIG. The contents of each special effects A to J are as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 77 is an explanatory diagram of an effect determination table for BB end time. The effect determination table for BB end time includes No. of effect data for effecting with the 4th reel 8 for each of the setting values 1 to 6 described above. And a technical point for each technical level 1 to 3 described above in association with each other. No. of the production data. Is selected, the production data No. The symbol arrangement (see FIG. 61) corresponding to is displayed on the reel display window 51.

  78 and 79 are explanatory diagrams of the effect determination table group. The effect determination table group includes an effect determination table corresponding to each of the effect states 1 to 7 and an effect determination table for BB. In each effect determination table, the game start sound, the turn-off pattern of the back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c of the sub-reels 5 to 7 (denoted as “light-off pattern”), the flash pattern, the rotation direction of the 4th reel 8, and the combination of symbols to be stopped (“ Production No. composed of “4th reel”). Is defined, and a predetermined probability coefficient is assigned according to the type of the post-conversion flag. When the start command is received, the production is determined using the table.

  Here, the “game start sound” is a sound effect that is output from the speakers 54 and 96 when the start lever 33 is operated.

  The “light-off pattern” is a pattern in which the back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c of the sub reels 5 to 7 are controlled from a lighted state to a light-off state when the stop buttons 34 to 36 are operated. Three types: a pattern that turns off only during the first stop operation (Pattern 1), a pattern that turns off during the first and second stop operations (Pattern 2), and a pattern that turns off all during the first to third stop operations (Pattern 3) The light-off pattern is prepared. Of course, you may prepare the pattern which light-extinguishes at the time of the 1st and 3rd stop operation, or the 3rd stop.

  “Flash pattern” means that when all the stop buttons 34 to 36 are operated, the back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c of the sub reels 5 to 7 are blinked, and the back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c are blinked. Is to do. For example, if a total of nine back lamps of 3 rows × 3 columns are provided, the back lamps in the upper left, middle left, middle lower, upper right, and right middle are blinked, and the other back lamps are turned off, Thus, it is possible to produce a flash pattern that is V-shaped. In this embodiment, three types of flash patterns are used. Of course, these types may be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  The 4th reel 8 rotates based on the operation of the start lever 33 and stops at the symbol position determined by the effect by the “4th reel” as the effect data. “Forward rotation” refers to rotation from left to right, and “reverse rotation” refers to rotation from right to left. “Re-rotation” refers to rotation based on the operation of the start lever 33, once stopping at an arbitrary symbol (for example, a large egg (FIG. 61)), and then re-rotating after a total stop and a predetermined symbol. It stops at the position. Of course, the rotation start timing and the rotation stop timing can be set as appropriate, and may be rotated or stopped when any one of the stop buttons is operated, and stopped according to the stop or rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. That's good.

  Production No. 190 to 270 informs the BB that the internal winning is being performed, and may occur only in the production states 4, 5, and 7.

[Contents of processing executed by the sub-control board]
Next, processing executed by the CPU 82 of the sub control board 81 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIG.

  First, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub control board 81 receives a command from the main control board 61 (step S601). Then, the command type is extracted (step S602). Next, it is determined whether or not this command is different from that received last time (step S603). If the received command is different from the previous command, a message such as information on the command is stored in the message queue of the RAM 84 (step S604), and the process returns to step S601. When the received command is the same as the previous command (N in step S603), the process returns to step S601.

  Next, the effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub control board 81 takes out the message stored in the message queue (step S621). When this message is present (Y in step S622), various game information is copied from the message (step S623), and an effect content determination process described later with reference to FIGS. 82 and 83 is performed (step S624). In the effect content determination process, the content of the effect to be executed is determined.

  Then, the sub reel and 4th reel data are registered based on the determination of the content of the effect in the effect content determination process (step S625). The sub-reel / 4th reel data is data for performing an effect by rotating the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8 among the effect data for performing the effect. An effect by the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4 th reel 8 is executed based on the registered sub reel and 4 th reel data. Also, the LED / sound data is registered based on the determination of the content of the effect in the effect content determination process (step S626). LED / sound data includes lighting of lamps such as reel back lamps 47a, 47b, 47c, 48a, 48b, 48c, and 49, and sound output from speakers 54, 96, and 96 among the production data for performing the production. This is data for performing the performance. The registered LED / sound data causes the lamps to be turned on and the sound produced by the speakers 54, 96, and 96 to be produced. Each effect data is stored in the ROM 83 or the like.

  Next, the effect content determination process (step S624) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, it is determined whether a start command is received (step S641), that is, whether the command received in the main board communication task (FIG. 80) is a start command for notifying an internal winning combination, a gaming state, or the like. When it is time, it is determined whether or not it is in the general gaming state (sub) which is the gaming state when the bonus game is not being played (step S642).

  When in the general gaming state (sub), an SBB (super BB) control process (step S643), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, and an effect table are selected to determine the effect content, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Effect table selection processing (step S644), post-conversion flag and flag conversion processing (step S645) to be described later with reference to FIG. For this purpose, the lottery process (step S646) described later with reference to FIG. 89 is performed.

  Further, when the game state is not in the general game state (sub) (N in Step S642), since it is a bonus game, lottery is performed to determine the effect contents for the bonus game, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 90 and 91. BB effect lottery processing (step S647) is performed.

  Then, after these processes, a sub reel rotation start process (step S648) described later with reference to FIG. 92 for starting the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 is performed.

  Next, when the start command is not received (N in Step S641), it is the time of receiving a reel stop command for notifying the effective stop button, the operation stop button, the stop start position, the planned stop position, etc. (Step S649), that is, It is determined whether or not the received command is a reel stop command. When the reel stop command is received, the reel stop command is received as will be described later with reference to FIGS. Processing is performed (step S650). Then, the effect data is set according to the type of the operation stop button or the like (any of the right, middle, left stop buttons 34, 35, 36, etc.) (step S651).

  Next, when it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command (N at Step S641), whether it is at the time of receiving the display command (Step S652), that is, whether the received command is a display command for notifying what the display combination is. If a display command is received, a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 99, which is a process performed when the display command is received, is performed (step S653). Then, the effect data is set according to the type of the display combination indicated by the display command (step S654).

  Next, when it is not at the time of receiving a display command (N in step S652), it is at the time of receiving a bonus start command (step S655), that is, whether the received command is a bonus start command for notifying the start of a bonus game. Judging. When the bonus start command is received, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state identification counter is 1 (step S656). When the BB gaming state identification counter is not 1 (N in step S656), the type of bonus game is determined. Production data is set according to (BB1 or BB2) or the like (step S657). The BB gaming state identification counter is a counter that is set to 1 when the special effect H is set as described later (steps S1013 and S1014). That is, as described later, when the bonus game does not operate on the sub reels 2 to 4 even when the special effect H is executed, the special effect I is performed, but the BB gaming state identification counter indicates the special effect H and the special effect I. It is a counter that manages execution. Then, according to the type of bonus game, a flag of BB1 gaming state (sub), BB2 gaming state (sub), or RB gaming state (sub), which is a state of entering RB1 during BB1, is set (step S658). .

  If it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command (N in step S655), it is determined whether or not a bonus end command is received (step S659), that is, whether or not the received command is a bonus end command for notifying the end of the bonus game. to decide. When the bonus end command is received, the WIN lamp lighting flag for controlling the lighting of the WIN lamp 26 is turned off (step S660). Next, it is determined whether or not the SBB flag is on (step S661), and if it is on, an SBB flag described later is turned off (step S662). Then, 100 is set in an SBB game number counter, which will be described later (step S663), and an BB end-time effect lottery process, which will be described later, is performed with reference to FIG. S664), a general gaming state (sub) flag is set (step S665).

  Next, the SBB control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, if the SBB addition flag is off (N in step S671) and the SBB game number counter is 1 or more (N in step S672), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination. (Step S673). If BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the SBB counter is incremented by 1 (step S674), and the SBB addition flag is turned on (step S675). If BB1 or BB2 is not included in the internal winning combination, the SBB game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S676). If the SBB game number counter reaches 0 (Y in step S677), the SBB counter is cleared (step S676). S678). The SBB counter is updated on condition that BB1 or BB2 is won internally (Y in step S673, S674). However, the SBB counter may be updated on condition that the bonus game is activated.

  Here, the SBB game number counter is set to 100 as an initial value as described above (step S663), and if BB1 or BB2 is not included in the internal winning combination (N in step S673), 1 is subtracted. (Step S676). The SBB counter is incremented by 1 until the SBB game number counter reaches 0 (steps S677, S678) if BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (Y in step S673) (step S674). As will be described later, when the number becomes 3 or more (Y in step S1016), the SBB flag is turned on and then cleared (steps SS1017 to 1019). The SBB counter is cleared (step S678) when the SBB game number counter reaches 0 (Y in step S677). The SBB addition flag is turned on every time the SBB counter is incremented by 1 (step S675), and is turned off every time BB1 or BB2 becomes a display combination (Y in step S1011, S1012). As will be described later, the SBB flag is turned on (step S1019) when the SBB counter becomes 3 or more (Y in step S1016), and turned off when the bonus end command is received (step S662).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the effect table selection process will be described. First, it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (step S691). When BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination, the WIN lamp lighting flag that is turned on when winning the WIN lamp lighting lottery is turned on (Y in step S692), and the WIN lamp 26 is turned on. If it is, the production state 7 (the production state where the player stays when winning the WIN lamp lighting lottery) is selected (step S701). When the WIN lamp lighting flag is off (N in step S692), but the bonus carry-over effect flag is on (Y in step S693), the effect state 5 (the effect state in which the game stays after 5 games after winning the bonus) is selected. (Step S700). The bonus carry-over effect flag is a flag that is turned on when five or more games have elapsed between the flags. When the bonus carry-over effect flag is off (N in step S693), it is determined whether or not the bonus establishment effect flag is on (step S694). The bonus establishment effect flag is a flag that is turned on until a bonus game is established between the flags and up to four games. If the bonus establishment effect flag is off (N in step S694), the effect state 4 (the effect state of staying for 4 games from the bonus winning game) is selected (step S695), the bonus establishment effect flag is turned on, 4 is set in the bonus establishment effect counter (step S696). The bonus establishment effect counter is a counter for counting four games in which a bonus game is established between the flags and the bonus establishment effect flag is turned on. If the bonus establishment effect flag is on (Y in step S694), the bonus establishment effect counter is decremented by 1 (step S697), and if the bonus establishment effect counter is 0 (Y in step S698), between the flags In this case, the bonus establishment effect flag is turned off, and the bonus carryover effect flag is turned on (step S699).

  On the other hand, when BB1 or BB2 is not included in the internal winning combination (N in step S691), it is determined whether the internal winning combination is in the ceiling state (sub) (step S702). When the replay 1 and replay 2 that are related to the replay operation are in the ceiling state (sub) where the winning probability is high (Y in step S702), the effect state 6 (ceiling state (sub)) is not between the flags. An effect state where the user stays sometimes is selected (step S703). When it is not in the ceiling state (sub) (N in step S702), an effect table lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 86 is performed (step S704). That is, in the cases other than the production states 4 to 7, the production state is determined based on the technical level described later. In order to recognize whether or not the ceiling state (sub) is present, it is necessary to recognize whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on in the main control board 61. Here, the type of the gaming state flag included in the start command may be checked, and when a bonus end command is received, a predetermined counter (for example, BB1) is selected according to the type (for example, BB1, BB2). If it is after the end, 1200 may be set, and if it is after the end of BB2, 1000) is set. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the general gaming state (sub) and the ceiling state (sub) are held in parallel. However, if they are not held in parallel, the effect content determination process (particularly in FIG. 83). In step S642 and the like, it may be configured to confirm whether or not the ceiling state (sub).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the effect table lottery process (step S704) will be described. First, a current technical level to be described later is acquired (step S721). If the current technical level is 3 (Y in step S722), it is determined whether the setting estimation mode flag is on (step S723). The setting estimation mode flag is a flag indicating that the setting estimation mode is set. If the setting estimation mode flag is off, the production state 3 (the production state in which the player stays at the technical level 3 described later is advantageous, which is advantageous for the player to determine the set value) (step S724). Then, the setting estimation mode flag is turned on, and 21 is set in the setting estimation mode counter (step S725). The setting estimation mode counter is a counter that manages the number of continuing games in the setting estimation mode. Thus, when the technical level is 3, the setting estimation mode (effect state 3) is selected for 21 games or more.

  If the current technical level is 3, but the setting estimation mode flag is on (Y in step S723), it is determined whether the setting estimation mode counter is 0 (step S726). Subtraction is performed (step S727), and it is determined whether the setting estimation mode counter is 0 (step S728). Accordingly, when the setting estimation mode counter becomes 0 (Y in step S726, Y in S728), the setting estimation mode falling lottery process is performed (step S729). That is, after the setting estimation mode (effect state 3) continues for 21 games or more, lottery (falling lottery) with a lottery probability of 1/10 of each game is performed. When the falling lottery is won (Y in step S730), 1 is set as the technical level and 0 is set as the technical point value (step S731). That is, in the falling lottery, when the lottery probability is 1/10, the technology level is reduced from 3 to 1, and so on.

  On the other hand, when the current technical level is 2 (N in step S722, Y in S732), the production state 2 (the production state where the user stays at the technical level 2 described later and the flag conversion rate is high). Select (step S733). If the current technical level is 1 (N in step S732), the production state 1 (the production state where the user stays at the technical level 1 and the conversion rate is low) is selected (step S734).

  Next, the flag conversion process (step S645) will be described with reference to FIG. First, when the effect state selected as described above is the effect state 1 or 6 (step S751), the post-conversion flag is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 1 (FIG. 69). (Step S752). As described above, the rendering states 1 and 6 use the same flag conversion table 1 and therefore have the same flag conversion rate. When the selected performance state is 2 (N in step S751, Y in S753), the post-conversion flag is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 2 (FIG. 70) (step S754). When the selected performance state is 3 (N in step S753, Y in S755), the post-conversion flag is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 3 (FIG. 71) (step S756). When the selected effect state is 4, 5 or 7 (N in step S755), the post-conversion flag is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the flag conversion table 4 (FIG. 72) (step S757).

  Thereafter, the determined post-conversion flag is stored in the post-conversion flag storage area (FIG. 66) (step S758). Then, stop table selection processing described later with reference to FIG. 88 is performed (step S759).

  Here, the stop table selection process (step S759) will be described. First, when BB1 is included in the internal winning combination (Y in step S771), bit 6 of the post-conversion flag storage area (FIG. 66) is turned on (step S772), and the BB flag inter-stop table selection table ( Referring to FIG. 65), a stop table is selected based on the post-conversion flag (step S773).

  When BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (Y in step S774), bit 7 of the post-conversion flag storage area (FIG. 66) is turned on (step S775), and the stop table selection table between RB flags (FIG. 64). ) And a stop table is selected based on the post-conversion flag (step S776).

  If neither BB1 nor BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (N in step S771, N in S774), refer to the non-flag stop table selection table (FIG. 63) and set the stop table based on the post-conversion flag. Select (step S777).

  Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. The present performance state determined as described above and the post-conversion flag are acquired (step S791). Then, an effect determination table (FIGS. 78 and 79) is selected according to the effect state, and the effect No. is selected based on the post-conversion flag. Is determined (step S792).

  The production state is any one of 1 to 3 (Y in step S793), the post-conversion flag is replay (Y in step S794), and the decided production No. If the flash pattern 1 is to be executed (Y in step S795), an LED emission lottery process is performed (step S796). When the lottery is won (Y in step S797), the LED emission flag indicating that the back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c emit light by the flash pattern is turned on (step S798). In the LED light-emitting lottery process, with respect to the flash pattern 1 shown in FIGS. 78 and 79, the back lamps 48a, 48b, etc. with a lottery probability of 1/64 in the production state 1, 1/32 in the production state 2, and 1/4 in the production state 3. 48c is caused to emit light. The light emission frequency that reflects the lottery probability indicates whether the current production state is one of production states 1 to 3.

  On the other hand, when the effect state is 4 or 5 (Y in step S799), the effect No. determined in step S792 is displayed. Is determined to be 190 to 270 (step S800). Production No. Is not 190 to 270 (N in Step S800), a WIN lamp lighting lottery process is performed (Step S801), when the lottery is won (Y in Step S801), and the production No. Is 190 to 270 (Y in step S800), a WIN lighting flag indicating lighting of the WIN lamp 26 is turned on (step S803). In other words, when an effect of a definite pattern (effect No. 190 to 270) indicating that BB has been internally won and BB has been internally won occurs, the 100% WIN lamp 26 is turned on, but not so. In this case, it is determined whether or not the WIN lamp 26 is turned on by lottery (for example, it is turned on with a probability of 1/16).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 90 and 91, the BB effect lottery processing (step S647) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (step S821). If it is not in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (N in step S821), the replay is set as a post-conversion flag, and the special stop table (Sub) (FIG. 67), the special stop table 6 is selected (step S822), and special effect A or special effect B (see FIG. 76) is set as effect data. The special effect A is to rotate the 4th reel 8 when the start lever 33 is operated, and stop at the “arrow (right direction)” (FIG. 61). In the special effect B, the 4th reel 8 is rotated when the start lever 33 is operated, and is stopped at the “arrow (left direction)” (FIG. 61).

  When it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (Y in step S821), it is further determined whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (sub) (step S824). When not in the RB gaming state (sub), it is determined whether or not the small combination / replay data pointer is 14 (step S834), that is, whether JACIN is an internal winning combination. When the small combination / replay data pointer is 14, that is, when JACIN is an internal winning combination, the replay is set as the post-conversion flag (step S835), and the special stop table is selected by the special stop table (sub) (FIG. 67). Processing is performed (step S836). Then, special effect D (FIG. 76) is set as effect data (step S837). In the special effect D, the 4th reel 8 rotates when JACIN is won and is stopped at the “arrow (left direction)” (FIG. 61). When the small combination / replay data pointer is not 14, the post-conversion flag is determined based on the internal winning combination with reference to the BB flag conversion table (FIG. 73) (step S838). Then, with reference to the non-flag stop table selection table (FIG. 63), the stop table is selected based on the post-conversion flag (step S839). Further, with reference to the effect determination table for BB (FIG. 79), effect data is determined based on the post-conversion flag (step S840).

  On the other hand, during the BB1 gaming state (sub) (Y in step S821) and when in the RB gaming state (sub) (Y in step S824), the small role / replay data pointer is 15 (see FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not (step S825), when the small role / replay data pointer is 15, the replay is set as the post-conversion flag, and the special stop table 4 (FIG. 67) is set (step S826). When the data pointer for the small role / replay is not 15, the replay is set as the post-conversion flag, and the special stop table 5 (FIG. 67) is set (step S827).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RB all notification flag is on (step S828). If the RB all notification flag is off, it is determined whether or not the RB notification lottery flag is on (step S829). When the RB notification lottery flag is on, an RB notification lottery process is performed (step S830). When the lottery is won (Y at step S831), and when the RB all notification flag is on (step S828). Y), special effect A or B (FIG. 76) is set as effect data (step S832). When the RB notification lottery flag is off (N in step S829) and when the lottery is not won (N in step S831), the special effect C (FIG. 76) is set as the effect data (step S833). ). In the special effect A, the 4th reel 8 rotates when the start lever 33 is operated, and is stopped at the “arrow (right direction)” (FIG. 61). In the special effect B, the 4th reel 8 rotates when the start lever 33 is operated, and is stopped at the “arrow (left direction)” (FIG. 61). Special effect C is a case where no effect is performed. In BB2, the same effect as the effect in RB1 in BB1 is executed (the stop operation order is forward or reverse), but the winning combination is the same regardless of the press order.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the sub reel rotation start processing (step S648) will be described. That is, if the sub-reel control lock flag indicating that the sub-reel is locked is OFF (N in step S861), the sub-reel is requested to start rotation.

  Next, the reel stop command reception process (step S650) will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the type of the operation stop button and its operation order (first stop operation, second stop operation, or third stop operation) are held by the reel stop command received in step S649 (step S881). Here, special effects F and G (FIG. 76), which will be described later, are both in the case of winning a small role, when the main reels 2 to 4 are won and the sub reels 5 to 7 are not won, or vice versa. In order to avoid contradiction, sub-reel 5, 6 or 7 is re-spinned before all stops, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the small part or loser won after stopping main reels 2, 3 or 4 is sub-reel 5, 6 or 7 It is to stop. In this case, the operation stop button held in step S881 is used to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination or loser after the main reels 2, 3 or 4 are stopped in the sub reels 5, 6 or 7. Refers to the type and the operation order. That is, when the effect of restarting the sub reels 5 to 7 is executed, the sub reels 5 to 7 are also stopped in the order in which the player stops the main reels 2 to 4.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state identification counter is 1 (step S882). When the BB gaming state identification counter is not 1 (N in Step S882), it is determined whether or not both the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag are lost or replayed (Step S883). If at least one of the internal winning combination and the post-conversion flag is not lost or replayed, it is determined whether the value of the small combination / replay data pointer is 14 (step S884), that is, whether it is JACIN. When the value of the small role / replay data pointer is 14, that is, JACIN, an RB notification lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 95 is performed (step S885).

  Here, the RB notification lottery process (step S885) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the SBB flag is on, that is, whether or not the BB1 or BB2 has been internally won three times during the 100 games until the SBB game number counter reaches 0 (step S921). When the SBB flag is on (Y in step S921), the RB all notification flag is turned on (step S927). The all notification flag for RB is a flag indicating that the stop operation order that can be won in the small role in which the payout number of medals is 15 in RB1 is notified to the player by the effect. The notification in this case can be performed by notifying the stop operation order in the directions of the arrows displayed by the 4th reel 8 (arrow (right direction) and arrow (left direction) in FIG. 61).

  When the SBB flag is off (N in Step S921), whether or not the first stop and the first stop is the left reel 2 (Step S922), that is, whether or not the first stop that matches the forward push has been made Judge whether or not. When the first stop is the left reel 2, that is, when the first stop corresponding to the forward push is made, the RB notification lottery flag is turned on (step S 923). The RB notification lottery flag is a flag indicating that lottery performs a process of notifying the player of a stop operation order that can win a small role with a medal payout number of 15 by lottery. In this lottery, a lottery with a winning probability for each game 1/2 is performed during RB1. In other words, when JACIN is won (Y in step S884), even if the stop operation order that can win a small role with a medal payout number of 15 is not made based on the RB all notification flag, If the first stop corresponding to the push is made, the same kind of notification is performed by lottery. The notification in this case can also be performed by notifying the stop operation order in the directions of the arrows displayed by the 4th reel 8 (arrow (right direction) and arrow (left direction) in FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the first stop is not the left reel 2 (N in Step S922), that is, when the first stop that matches the forward push is not made, the third stop is performed. In addition, it is determined whether or not the third stop is the left reel 2 (step S924), that is, whether or not the third stop corresponding to the reverse push has been made. When it is the third stop and the third stop is the left reel 2 (Y in step S924), that is, when the third stop that matches the reverse push is made, the winning / operating of the sub reels 5 to 7 is possible. If it is not a position (N of step S925), special effect E (FIG. 76) is set as effect data (step S926). Special effect E is awarded to JACIN, wins JACIN with main reels 2 to 4, locks main reels 2 to 4 for a predetermined time, and does not win replay with sub reels 5 to 7. 4 is re-spinned and the post-conversion flag is RB (not replay), and is stopped at the symbol “BAR-BAR-BAR” (FIG. 62).

  That is, except in the case of the above-mentioned notification by turning on the RB all notification flag by turning on the above-mentioned SBB flag (Y in step S921, S927) and the above-mentioned notification by the RB notification lottery flag (step S923). When JACIN is won (Y in step S884), if the third stop corresponding to the reverse push is made (including the case where the first stop is the middle reel 6 and the second stop is the right reel 7), so-called replay scratches are made. The pseudo-thing can be done. As an example, when the symbol position data 5 (red 7) is pressed on the template line (for example, the center position of the left reel 5 if the center line of the reel display window 50), the symbol position data Since it slides only up to 9 (BAR) and there is symbol position data 8 (cherry), stop control is performed so that it stops at the position of symbol position data 5 (red 7) as it is.

  In this case also, the above-described RB all notification flag is turned on (step S923). Therefore, even when this pseudo-replay brush is successful, the stop operation order that can win a small role in which the payout number of medals is 15 in RB1 is notified to the player by production. The notification in this case can also be performed by notifying the stop operation order in the directions of the arrows displayed by the 4th reel 8 (arrow (right direction) and arrow (left direction) in FIG. 61).

  Returning to the reel stop command reception process of FIGS. 93 and 94, when the RB notification lottery process (step S885) is completed, it is determined whether or not the special effects E to I are set (step S902). If the special effects E to I are not set, the sub reel stop control is executed based on the stop control corresponding to the stop operation with reference to the selected stop table (step S903).

  When the value of the small role / replay data pointer is not 14 (N in Step S884), that is, when it is not JACIN, the first stop and the first stop is the left reel 2 (Step S886). It is determined whether or not the first stop corresponding to the push has been made. When the first stop is the left reel 2 (Y in step S886) and the first stop that matches the forward push is made, a forward push flag indicating that the forward push has been made is set. It is turned on (step S887).

  When it is in the general gaming state (sub) (Y in step S888), and when it is in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (Y in step S889) and not in the RB gaming state (sub) (N in step S890), That is, when it is in BB1 but not in RB1, stop table change processing described later with reference to FIG. 96 is performed (step S891).

  Here, the stop table changing process (step S891) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the main reel is in a winning / operating position (step S941). If the main reel is in the winning / operating position, the winning / operation check flag, which is a flag indicating the fact, is turned on (step S942). If not in the winning / operating position, the stop table to be referred to is changed to the stop table for losing (step S943). That is, when the main reel is in the overload position in the first stop, the sub reel stop control is performed based on the stop table for loss. That is, the main reel and the sub reel do not cause a contradiction between winning and not winning.

  Returning to the reel stop command reception process shown in FIGS. 93 and 94, when the stop table change process (step S891) is completed, the process from step S902 described above is performed.

  When not in the BB1 gaming state (sub) (N in step S889) or in the RB gaming state (sub) (Y in step S890), the main reels 2 to 4 are in the winning / operating position. Is set to ON (step S892). In the arrangement of the symbols on the main reels 2 to 4, only the left reel 2 is missed. Therefore, if it is forward pressed, the first stop (step S 886, S 887) turns on the winning / operation check flag To. Then, the processing from step S902 onward is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is the first stop and not the left reel 2 (N in Step S886) and the third stop (Y in Step S893), the above-described forward push flag is off (N in Step S894). If the main reel is at the winning / operating position (Y in step S895), the winning / operation check flag is turned on (step S896). That is, in the symbol arrangement of the main reels 2 to 4, since only the left reel 2 is missed, if it is forward pressed, the winning / operation check flag is turned on at the first stop (step S892). In other cases, the winning / operation check flag is turned on at the third stop.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the sub reels 5 to 7 are in the winning / operating position (step S897). If the sub reel is in the winning / operating position, the sub reel winning / operation check flag indicating that is turned on. (Step S898).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player is in the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) (step S899), that is, whether or not the player is in the bonus game, and the BB1 gaming state (sub) or BB2 gaming is determined. When the bonus game is in the state (sub), the above-mentioned winning / operation check flag, sub-reel winning / operation check flag and forward push flag are turned off (step S900), and the processing proceeds to the processing of the above-described step S902 and thereafter. . If it is not in the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) and not in the bonus game, a winning / operation checking process described later with reference to FIG. 97 is performed (step S901).

  Here, the winning / operation check process (step S901) will be described. First, it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is included as an internal winning combination (step S961). When BB1 or BB2 is not included as an internal winning combination, it is determined whether or not the winning / operation check flag is ON (step S963). If the winning / operation check flag is ON, the sub reel winning / operation check flag is set. If it is off (N in step S964), special effect F is set as effect data (step S965). Special effect F is a small role that is won when a main role is won, and when the main reel wins and the sub reel does not win, the sub reel is re-spinned before the entire stop and the main reel wins after the main reel stops. The combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped on the sub reel.

  If the winning / operation check flag is OFF (step S963), but the sub reel winning / operation check flag is ON (Y in step S966), the special effect G is set as effect data (step S965). The special effect G is when a small role is won, and when the main reel is not won and the sub reel is won, the sub reel is re-spinned before the sub reel is stopped, The combination of symbols corresponding to the loss is stopped on the sub reel.

  Next, referring to the technical point determination table (FIG. 74), the type of the post-conversion flag and the on / off state of the sub reel winning / operation check flag indicating that the sub reels 5 to 7 are in the winning / operating position. Based on this, the technology point value is updated (step S968). If the updated technical points are as high as 41 or more (Y in step S969), if the sub reels 5 to 7 are in the winning positions of grapes (FIG. 62) (Y in step S970), the technical level lottery process is performed. (Step S971). Here, if a predetermined lottery process is performed and winning is made (step S972), the technical level is set to 3 (see FIG. 75) (step S973).

  When the technology level is as low as 40 or less (N in step S969), the technology level is updated based on the updated technology point value with reference to the technology level determination table (FIG. 75) (step S974).

  On the other hand, when BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination (Y in step S961), bonus winning / operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 98 is performed (step S962).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the bonus winning / operation checking process (step S962) will be described. First, when the main reel is in the winning / operating position (Y in step S991) and the sub reel is not in the winning / operating position (N in step S992), the special effect H is set as effect data (step S993). ). Special effect H is to lock the main reel after all stops in order to avoid inconsistency between the main reel when the bonus game is won and the main reel can win / operate and the sub reel cannot win / operate. The sub-reel is re-spinned to perform a push game effect for stopping only the sub-reel. If the main reel cannot win / operate and the sub reel cannot win / operate, the sub-reel is locked until the main reel can win / operate.

  If the main reel is not in the winning / operating position (N in step S991) and the sub reel is in the winning / operating position (Y in step S994), the sub reel control lock flag is turned on (step S995). , Lock the sub reel.

  As described above, after setting the special effect H as the effect data (step S993) and after turning on the sub reel control lock flag (step S995), if the WIN lamp lighting flag indicating the lighting of the WIN lamp 26 is OFF. (Y in step S996), the WIN lamp lighting flag is turned on (step S997).

  Returning to the winning / operation checking process of FIG. 97, when the processes of steps S961 to S974 are completed, the winning / operation checking flag and the sub reel winning / operation checking flag are turned off (step S975), and the winning / operation checking process is performed. Exit.

  Returning to the reel stop command reception process of FIGS. 93 and 94, when the above-described winning / operation check process (step S901) is completed, the process proceeds to the process of step S902 and subsequent steps.

  Next, in step S882, when the BB gaming state identification counter is 1 (Y in step S882), the stop table for losing (BB / RB) is selected as the stop table to be referenced according to the type of BB or RB. (Step S904). When the third stop is made (Y in step S905) and the sub reels 5 to 7 are not in the winning / operating positions (N in step S906), the special effect I is set as effect data (step S907). . In the special effect I, if the bonus game is not activated on the sub reel even by the special effect H, the sub reel is re-spinned before the entire stop and the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is stopped. Then, the BB gaming state identification counter is cleared, and the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) is set according to the types of BB and RB (step S908). As described above, when the BB1 gaming state (sub) or the BB2 gaming state (sub) is set (step S908), when it is not the third stop (N in step S905), and the sub reels 5 to 7 are in the winning / operating positions. If it is (Yes in Step S906), the processing after Step S902 described above is performed.

  Next, the display command reception process (step S653) will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 based on the display command received in step S652 (step S1011). If the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the bonus establishment effect flag, bonus carryover effect flag, SBB addition flag, and sub reel control lock flag are turned off (step S1012). Then, it is determined whether or not the special effect H is set (step S1013). If it is set, 1 is set in the BB gaming state identification counter (step S1014). When the display combination is BB1 (Y in step S1015), whether or not the SBB counter is 3 or more (step S1016), that is, BB1 or BB2 is included in the internal winning combination during 100 games. It is determined whether or not the number of times has reached 3, and if the SBB counter has not reached 3, the SBB lottery process is performed (step S1017). That is, even with the normal BB1, a lottery with a predetermined probability, for example, 1/16384, is performed (Y in step S1018), the SBB flag is turned on, and the SBB counter is cleared (step S1019).

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not BB1 or BB2 (N in step S1011, N in S1015), it is determined whether or not the display combination is replay (step S1020). , 48b, 48c If the LED light emission flag indicating that light is to be emitted is on (Y in step S1021), the LED light emission flag is turned off (step S1022).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the BB end time effect lottery processing will be described. First, the current technical level is acquired (step S1041). Then, with reference to the BB end-time effect determination table (FIG. 77), the effect data No. Is determined (step S1042). Production data is set according to (step S1043).

  According to the gaming machine 1 described above, in the RB1, there are cases of the small role / replay data pointer 15 (rotation stop number 44) and 16 (rotation stop number 45). (Fig. 9 (1)). The small combination / replay data pointers 15 and 16 differ in the number of internal winning combinations (special combinations) to be won simultaneously (FIG. 11). When the small role / replay data pointer 15 is determined, if the stop operation is pushed forward (N in step S245, N in S247), the control change flag remains off (see FIG. 48). When the combination / replay data pointer 16 is determined, if the stop operation is reversely pressed (N in step S245, N in S247), the control change flag remains off (see FIG. 48) and the stop table selection data is selected. Referring to the table (FIG. 26), stop table selection data is selected based on the symbol position data of the stop start position and the number for turning stop (step S293). In these cases, it is possible to win any of the special roles 1 to 7 in which the number of medals to be paid out is 15 (FIG. 32). On the other hand, if the stop operation in such a predetermined order is not performed, the control change flag is turned on (step S248), and 24 is set as stop table selection data (step S292). In this case, the stop control of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed such that the cherries as the two winning combinations are aligned on the two active lines on the A24 stop table (FIG. 33), and there are four medals paid out. Made.

  Therefore, when the small role / replay data pointers 15 and 16 are determined, it is complicated to determine whether the payout of medals wins 15 winning combinations or 4 winning winning combinations such as lottery of reel control patterns. Control can be made unnecessary, and since the number of acquired medals varies depending on the stop operation order, it is possible to give the player a high interest in the stop operation order.

  In addition, since the control for differentiating the number of medals paid out according to the stop operation sequence is performed during the bonus game (in RB1 of BB1), the number of medals that can be obtained in the bonus game varies, and the player's interest Can be further enhanced and new game playability can be given.

  Then, under the predetermined conditions, the stop operation order that can be awarded to the small role in which the payout number of medals is 15 in RB1 is notified to the player by the effect (RB of FIG. 95). Notification lottery processing), the player concentrates on the production in an attempt to acquire many medals, and can further enhance the interest of the player.

  As one of such effects, when JACIN that triggers the transition to RB1 during BB1 is internally won, if a pseudo replay is performed (step S926), that is, if the replay is not displayed, The stop operation order that can be awarded to the small role with the medal payout number of 15 is notified to the player by the effect (step S927). Thereby, since the player can recognize the high skill level of his / her own, the player can feel a high sense of superiority and can further enhance the interest of the bonus game.

  Further, even when the SBB flag is turned on, the stop operation order that can be won in the small role where the payout number of medals is 15 is notified to the player by the effect (Y in step S921, S927). . The SBB flag is turned on when the display combination becomes BB1, that is, when BB1 that triggers the bonus game is activated before the bonus game is activated (steps S1015 to S1019). In addition, the stop operation order that can win a small role in which the number of medals to be paid out is 15 is notified to the player by production. Therefore, even in games other than during the bonus game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player in the game.

  Furthermore, the production is effect sound (game start sound, etc.), rotation or stop pattern of sub reels 5 to 7 by special production group (FIG. 76), and a plurality of back lamps 47a, 47b, 47c, 48a, 48b, 48c, 49. Since the lighting mode (light-off pattern, flash pattern), the rotation direction of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8 and at least one of the displayed symbols are combined (see FIGS. 78 and 79), While making it possible to perform various effects, it is possible to reduce the amount of each effect data.

  Special effects F and G (FIG. 76) are for avoiding a contradiction between the main reels 2 to 4 and winning in the main reels 2 to 4 and not winning to the sub reels 5 to 7 or vice versa. The sub-reel 5, 6 or 7 is re-spinned before the entire stop, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination or loser after the main reel 2, 3 or 4 is stopped is stopped in the sub-reel 5, 6 or 7. . In this case, in order to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role or loss won after the main reels 2, 3 or 4 are stopped in the sub reels 5, 6 or 7, the type of the operation stop button held in step S881 and its Refer to the operation order. That is, when the effect of restarting the sub reels 5 to 7 is executed, the sub reels 5 to 7 are also stopped in the order in which the player stops the main reels 2 to 4. In such special effects F, G, etc., the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped based on the stop operation order when the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, so that the stop operation order by the player is the main reel. It is possible to give the player a feeling that is reproduced on the sub reels 5 to 7 subsequent to 2 to 4, and enhance the interest of the game in the production using the main reels 2 to 4.

It is a front view of the game machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of a sub control board. It is a top view of a reel display window part. It is explanatory drawing of the effective line in a reel display window part. It is explanatory drawing of an internal lottery table determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for general game states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation | movement, and the internal lottery table for RT2 operation | movement. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states, and the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal lottery table for BB1 game states. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is explanatory drawing of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol combination table. It is explanatory drawing of the table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is explanatory drawing of a table at the time of a bonus end. It is explanatory drawing of an internal winning combination storing area. It is explanatory drawing of the carryover combination storage area. It is explanatory drawing of a game state flag storage area. It is explanatory drawing of an effective stop button storage area. It is explanatory drawing of an operation | movement stop button storage area. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a main reel. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol code table | surface of a main reel. It is explanatory drawing of a stop table storage table. It is explanatory drawing of the stop table selection table for 1st stop. It is explanatory drawing of a stop table storage table selection table. It is explanatory drawing of a stop table selection data selection table. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol storage area. It is explanatory drawing of a display combination anticipation storage area. It is explanatory drawing of a priority table. It is explanatory drawing of a priority order table. It is explanatory drawing of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a stop table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a stop table. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop initial setting process. It is a flowchart of a display combination prediction storing process. It is a flowchart of a display combination prediction storing process. It is a flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a flowchart of a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. It is a flowchart of a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a flowchart of a priority pull-in control process. It is a flowchart of a stop data storage process. It is a flowchart of the control processing according to a display combination. It is a flowchart of a bonus end check process. It is a flowchart of a BB1 bonus end check process. It is a flowchart of a BB2 bonus end check process. It is a flowchart of RT control processing. It is a flowchart of a bonus operation check process. It is a flowchart of the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a sub reel. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol code table | surface of a sub reel. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol arrangement | positioning of a 4th reel. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol combination table (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the stop table selection table (sub) for non-flags. It is explanatory drawing of the stop table selection table between RB flags (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the stop table selection table (sub) for BB flags. It is explanatory drawing of the post-conversion flag storage area. It is explanatory drawing of a special stop table (sub). It is a list of production states. It is explanatory drawing of the flag conversion table. It is explanatory drawing of the flag conversion table. It is explanatory drawing of the flag conversion table 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the flag conversion table. It is explanatory drawing of the flag conversion table for BB. It is explanatory drawing of a technical point determination table. It is explanatory drawing of a technical level determination table. It is a list of special effects. It is explanatory drawing of the production determination table for BB completion. It is explanatory drawing of a production determination table group. It is explanatory drawing of a production determination table group. It is a flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart of the production registration task performed by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a flowchart of an SBB control process. It is a flowchart of an effect table selection process. It is a flowchart of an effect table lottery process. It is a flowchart of a flag conversion process. It is a flowchart of a stop table selection process. It is a flowchart of effect lottery processing. It is a flowchart of BB production lottery processing. It is a flowchart of BB production lottery processing. It is a flowchart of a sub reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a flowchart of the information lottery process for RB. It is a flowchart of a stop table change process. It is a flowchart of a winning / operation check process. It is a flowchart of a winning / operating check process for bonus. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a flowchart of production lottery processing for BB end.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2-4 main reel 5-7 sub reel 8 4th reel 33 start lever 34-38 stop button

Claims (5)

A plurality of first reels having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A display window for displaying a part of the symbols of each of the first reels;
A start operation means for performing a start operation;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the start operation means;
Triggered by the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, by selecting one from a plurality of identifiers specifying a plurality of roles to be internally won at the same time or simultaneously, one or more An internal winning combination determination means for determining a combination;
Triggered by detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means, first reel rotation means for rotating the plurality of first reels;
A stop operation means comprising a plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to the plurality of first reels, and performing a stop operation;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation by each stop button;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the order of the stop operation by the plurality of stop buttons, and the timing of the stop operation, for stopping the rotation of the plurality of first reels Stop data selecting means for selecting stop data from a plurality of predetermined stop data;
First reel stop control means for controlling stop of rotation of the plurality of first reels based on the stop data selected by the stop data selection means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on a combination of symbols displayed on the display window by stopping the plurality of first reels by the first reel stop control means;
Game value amount defining means for prescribing the amount of game value to be given by the game value giving means according to the symbol combination;
Bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game based on the symbol combination displayed in the display window;
Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game by the bonus game operating means when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect data;
Effect data selection means for selecting effect data from a plurality of effects stored in the effect data storage means;
Effect executing means for executing effects based on the effect data selected by the effect data selecting means;
With
The internal winning combination determining means includes a first identifier for identifying a plurality of combinations to be internally won including at least a first combination and a second combination, and at least a first combination and a second combination. And the second identifier that identifies a plurality of different combinations of numbers, and the first and second identifiers include the bonus by the bonus game operating means. Determined during the game,
The gaming value amount defining means is a symbol combination displayed in the display window, and the gaming value amount of the symbol combination corresponding to the first role is determined from the gaming value amount of the symbol combination corresponding to the second role. There are many rules,
In the case where the first identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining unit, and the detection result by the stop operation detecting unit is the first stop operation order, the stop data selecting unit is Then, the first reel stop control means selects stop data from which the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed on the display window, and the internal winning combination determination means determines the first identifier. If it is determined and the result of detection by the stop operation detecting means is a stop operation order different from the first stop operation order, the second reel stop control means causes the second reel stop control means to perform the second operation. When the stop data that causes the symbol combination corresponding to the combination to be displayed on the display window is selected, and the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determination unit, the stop operation detection When the detection result by the stage is the second stop operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed on the display window by the first reel stop control means. When stop data is selected, and the second identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the detection result by the stop operation detecting means is a stop operation order different from the second stop operation order. If there is, select the stop data that the symbol combination corresponding to the second role will be displayed in the display window by the first reel stop control means,
The effect data selecting means satisfies a first condition from when the bonus game is activated by the bonus game actuating means to when the bonus game is terminated by the bonus game ending means, or If the second condition different from the first condition is satisfied when the game is not operating, and the first identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means during the operation of the bonus game Selecting the production data that will be notified of the first stop operation sequence, and notifying the second stop operation sequence when the second winning identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Select the production data to be
A gaming machine characterized by that. The production execution means
First reel effect executing means for executing an effect by rotating and stopping the second reel;
Second reel effect executing means for executing an effect by rotating and stopping the third reel;
With
The second reel is provided with a plurality of symbols provided on the outer peripheral surface, at least partially different from the symbols applied to the outer peripheral surface of the first reel,
The first reel effect executing means is
Second reel rotation means for rotating the second reel based on at least detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Based on at least one of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the stop operation sequence of the plurality of stop buttons, and the timing of the stop operation, stop control of rotation of the second reel is performed. Second reel stop control means;
With
The third reel has a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface at least partially different from the symbols applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first and second reels.
The second reel effect executing means includes:
Third reel rotating means for rotating the third reel;
Third reel stop control means for performing stop control of rotation of the third reel;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The bonus game operating means has a first game state and a predetermined internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means as a bonus game to be operated, and a predetermined reel winning control means determines a predetermined internal winning combination. A second advantage that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to the first gaming state that is executed over a preset number of times on the condition that a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination is displayed on the display window. With gaming state,
The internal winning combination determining means determines one from the plurality of identifiers including the first identifier and the second identifier when the bonus game operating means is in the second gaming state,
The effect data selection means, when the first condition is satisfied, the second condition is satisfied in one second gaming state among the plurality of second gaming states. In the case where the first identifier is determined by the internal winning throw determining means in all of the second gaming state a plurality of times, the effect data to be notified of the first stop operation sequence is provided. Selecting, when the second winning identifier is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, selecting the effect data to be notified of the second stop operation order;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. From when the operation of the bonus game is ended by the bonus game ending means until the identifier to be internally won by one or a plurality of combinations including the combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Or a numerical value updating means for updating the numerical value when the number of games until the bonus game is activated by the bonus game operating means is within a predetermined number of times,
The production data selection means has the second condition that the updated numerical value becomes a predetermined numerical value.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The second reel stop control means displays a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination when the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the first gaming state. If the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means at a specific symbol position in at least one of the plurality of second reels, the symbol corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is performed. Perform a specific stop control that displays symbols other than the combination of
The first condition is that the specific stop control is performed by the second reel stop control means.
The gaming machine according to claim 3.

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