JP2009201822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving amusement in a game for a game player by providing working of an Assist Time with variation. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine determines whether the communication state (Assist Time) for communicating prize-winning bonus assisting information to the player is worked or not and a period of the state. When the working of the state is determined, the game machine determines whether a specified pattern display state being displayed in a pattern display region for displaying a pattern display state consisting of a combination of a plurality of patterns is allowed or not and that either specified pattern state out of a plurality of the pattern states is displayed in the region. The game machine works the communication state from the specified pattern display state being displayed in the region and communicates the working of the communication state to the player. According to a determined period of the communication state, the specified pattern display state to be displayed in the region is determined. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display window by rotating all the reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays is known. Such a gaming machine gives a bonus (for example, a medal) to a player when a combination of symbols related to a combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window, that is, when a combination is established.

  A mainstream gaming machine draws one or two or more roles from among a plurality of roles in advance in the gaming machine based on the start operation of the player (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), Hereinafter, the reel stop control is performed based on the “internal winning combination” and the player's stop operation, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. At this time, if any combination is not won in the internal lottery (that is, the result of the internal lottery is lost), the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Not. Further, depending on the combination determined as the internal winning combination, there are a combination that cannot be established unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, and a combination that is established regardless of the stop operation performed at any timing. In other words, if a winning combination that is not achieved if a stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation at a proper timing (so-called “promotion”) is required. The person is required to have a certain skill regarding the stop operation.

Also, in some gaming machines, even if the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, if the stopping operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning combination is not performed, or the reels are stopped in a predetermined order. There is a role that is not established if it is not done. In this way, a situation in which information for establishing the combination determined as the internal winning combination is notified to the player so that the situation in which the determined combination as the internal winning combination cannot be established, that is, so-called spillover does not occur ( There is known a gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate an “assist time (AT)” by an AT lottery (for example, Patent Document 1).
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  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, since the AT is operated simply by winning the AT lottery, there is no interest in the operation of the AT, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player who plays the game for a long time may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of a player in playing a game by changing the operation of an AT.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of reels (for example, main reels 2 to 4 and sub reels 5 to 7 described later) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, Symbol display means having a symbol display area (a symbol display area 39, sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A described later) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel, and a predetermined start condition ( For example, a symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on the fact that a start operation is detected after detecting the insertion of a medal) For example, a stepping motor 45L, 45C, 45R, which will be described later, and the stepping motor 101) and the predetermined winning condition are determined based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition. A combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 64 described later), a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS described later), and an internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Based on the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means (for example, a main control which will be described later) stops the change of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. CPU64, sub-CPU 82) and the winning combination determining means determine a predetermined combination (e.g., 3 alternative combination group L, 3 alternative combination group C, 3 alternative combination group R described later) as an internal winning combination, A notification state (for example, an AT game to be described later) for notifying a player of winning combination assistance information for displaying a combination of symbols related to the predetermined combination in the symbol display area A notification state determining means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) for determining a period of the notification state (for example, a value set in an AT set number counter described later) with a predetermined probability. When it is determined that the notification state is activated by the notification state determination means, a specific symbol display mode consisting of a combination of a plurality of symbols (for example, “green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” described later, "Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol") is permitted to be displayed in the symbol display area, and any one of the specific symbol display modes is displayed in the symbol display mode. Specific symbol determining means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 described later) that determines whether to display in the area with a predetermined probability, and the specific symbol display mode is displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol determining means. When the stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing by the stop operation detecting means, the specific symbol display mode determined by the specific symbol determining means is displayed in the symbol display area. The notification determined by the notification state determination means based on the specific symbol display control means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) and the specific symbol display control means displaying the specific symbol display mode in the symbol display area. Based on the notification state control means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 described later) that activates the notification state during the state period and the specific symbol display mode displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol display control means, Notification state notification means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) that notifies that the notification state is activated by the notification state control means. (th reel 8, reel back lamps 48a to 48c, speakers 54, 96L, 96R) and the notification state control means, when the notification state is activated, the predetermined combination is determined by the winning combination determination means. A winning combination information notifying means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) for notifying the winning combination auxiliary information when determined as a winning combination, and the specific symbol determining means is determined by the notifying state determining means The specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area is determined according to the period of the notification state.

  With this configuration, when the notification state determining unit determines that the predetermined combination is an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining unit, the winning combination assistance for displaying the combination of symbols related to the predetermined combination in the symbol display area. Whether or not to activate a notification state for notifying the player of information and a period of the notification state is determined with a predetermined probability, and the specific symbol determination unit is determined to activate the notification state by the notification state determination unit If it is, whether or not to allow a specific symbol display mode consisting of a combination of a plurality of symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area, and any specific symbol display mode from among the plurality of specific symbol display modes Whether to display in the display area is determined with a predetermined probability, and the specific symbol display control means is permitted to display the specific symbol display mode in the symbol display area by the specific symbol determining means. When the stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing by the stop operation detection means, the specific symbol display mode determined by the specific symbol determination means is displayed in the symbol display area, and the notification state control means Based on the fact that the specific symbol display mode is displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol display control means, the notification state is activated during the notification state determined by the notification state determination means. Based on the fact that the specific symbol display mode is displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol display control means, the notification state control means notifies that the notification state is activated, and the winning combination information notification means When the notification means is activated by the control means and the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means, To notify. Further, the specific symbol determining means determines the specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area according to the period of the notification state determined by the notification state determining means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even if it is determined to activate the notification state, if the specific symbol display mode is not displayed in the symbol display area, the notification state is not informed. Therefore, even if the player is not determined to activate the notification state, the specific symbol display mode is displayed in the symbol display area, indicating that it is determined to activate the notification state. Playing games while expecting that. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by adding a change regarding the operation of the notification state. In addition, since the player can infer the period during which the notification state continues from the specific symbol display mode displayed in the symbol display area, the player has a strong interest in the specific symbol display mode displayed in the symbol display area, and the game Improve interest in

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the notification state control means has a predetermined interruption condition (for example, the value of the AT set number counter is "2" or more The condition of the AT notification count counter is “0”), the operation of the notification state is interrupted, and the specific symbol display control means again causes the specific symbol to be Based on the display mode being displayed, the operation of the notification state is resumed, and the specific symbol determination unit is configured to change the specific symbol display mode when the notification state is interrupted by the notification state control unit. Decide whether to allow display in the symbol display area and which specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display region from a plurality of the specific symbol display modes with a predetermined probability The notification state notification means interrupts notification that the notification state is operated by the notification state control means when the notification state operation is interrupted by the notification state control means, and Based on the fact that the specific symbol display mode is displayed again by the symbol display control means, the notification that the notification state is activated is resumed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even when the notification that the notification state is in operation is finished, the player again displays the specific symbol display mode in the symbol display area and operates the notification state. The game can be played with the expectation that it may be resumed, and the interest in the game can be maintained.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific symbol determining means is based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Then, it is determined whether or not to allow the specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the player has a sense of expectation as to which role is determined as the internal winning combination, and the interest in the game is improved.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, even if it is determined to activate the notification state, if the specific symbol display mode is not displayed in the symbol display area, the notification state is not informed. Therefore, even if the player is not determined to activate the notification state, the specific symbol display mode is displayed in the symbol display area, indicating that it is determined to activate the notification state. Playing games while expecting that. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by adding a change regarding the operation of the notification state. In addition, since the player can infer the period during which the notification state continues from the specific symbol display mode displayed in the symbol display area, the player has a strong interest in the specific symbol display mode displayed in the symbol display area, and the game Improve interest in

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet, there are small main reels 2, 3, 4 and large sub-reels 5, 6, 7 and the following. A main control circuit 61 (see FIG. 8) and the like are accommodated.

  Main reels 2, 3, and 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Further, sub-reels 5, 6, and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row so as to be vertically rotatable in the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols is arranged. Further, one 4th reel 8 is rotatably provided inside the cabinet above the sub reels 5 to 7. On the outer peripheral surface of the 4th reel 8, there are a plurality of types of symbols for presentation (for example, RT challenge, 7RUSH, bonus confirmation, lost) which are different from the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7. The symbol sequence comprised by the symbol which shows) is arranged. The main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 of the present embodiment constitute the reels of the present invention.

  The front door is provided with a symbol display area 39 for visually recognizing symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the symbol display area 39. Further, on the front door, the sub reel design display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for making the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 visible and the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 are made visible. A symbol display area 51 is provided. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of the symbols arranged on each of the sub reels 5 to 7 through the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, and among the symbols arranged on the 4th reel 8 through the symbol display area 51. One symbol can be visually recognized. In addition, smoke processing is applied to the inside of the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. When the reel back lamps 48a, 48b, and 48c (see FIG. 9) are irradiated, they are arranged on the sub-reels 5 to 7, respectively. The symbols can be visually recognized, and when the reel back lamps 48a, 48b, 48c are not irradiated, the symbols cannot be visually recognized. The symbol display area 39 and the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A of the present embodiment constitute the symbol display area of the present invention.

  Each of the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the 4th reel 8 has a structure in which a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is mounted on the outer periphery of the reel drum. Inside each reel drum constituting the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c comprising LEDs for irradiating the pattern drawn on the reel sheet from the back side. Reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c, and a reel back lamp 49 (see FIG. 9) are provided.

  On the left and right sides of the main reels 2 to 4, pedestal portions having substantially horizontal surfaces are respectively formed. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right pedestal portion, and a winning line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 to become an effective line. On the other hand, on the left pedestal portion, a 1-stored medal insertion button (1-BET button) 30 for betting credited medals by a player's push button operation (press operation), 2 a stored medal insertion button (2 -BET button) 31 and 3 stored medal insertion button (maximum BET button) 32 are provided. When one stored medal insertion button 30 is pressed, one of the credited medals is inserted. When the 2 stored medal insertion button 31 is pressed, two of the credited medals are inserted. When the three-stored medal insertion button 32 is pressed, three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum insertion number”)). } Is inserted. When these stored medal insertion buttons 30 to 32 are pressed, a later-described winning line is activated and becomes an activated line.

  On the right side of the front surface of the pedestal portion, a stored medal settlement button 37 is provided for switching the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the stored medal settlement button 37. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout port 53 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 53 are sent to the medal receiving unit 52. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  A speaker 54 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 53, and speakers 96L and 96R are provided on the left and right sides of the 4th reel 8. The speakers 54, 96L, and 96R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 33 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base. When the player presses the start lever 33 (start operation), the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are rotated, and symbols displayed in the symbol display area 39 and the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A are displayed. Fluctuate and the game starts.

  Three stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion and on the right side of the start lever 33. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left sub reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle sub reel 6 is stopped by the stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right sub reel 7 is stopped by the stop operation on the right stop button 36. Here, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, the stop of the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and the stop of the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. In addition, the stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as the first stop operation, the stop operation for the second stop is referred to as the second stop operation, and the stop operation for the third stop is referred to as the third stop operation. That's it.

  On the left side of the sub-reel symbol display area 5A of the front door, a medal insertion number display lamps (BET lamps) 13, 14, 15, a payout number display unit 16, and a stored number display unit 17 are provided in this order from the top. The medal insertion number display lamps (BET lamps) 13 to 15 are controlled to be turned on in accordance with the number of inserted medals, and notify 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 number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals that are made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs and are stored (credited).

  On the right side of the sub-reel symbol display area 7A of the front door, a start lamp 25, a WIN lamp 26, and an insert lamp 27 are provided in order from the top. The start lamp 25 blinks when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable. The WIN lamp 26 blinks when “MB” described later is determined as an internal winning combination. The insert lamp 27 is lit when a medal can be inserted into the medal slot 9.

  Inside the cabinet, there are provided a setting switch 56S (see FIG. 8) and a reset switch 55S (see FIG. 8) that are used when setting values. The set value is a value that indicates in a stepwise manner the probability of determining the bonus combination as an internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, “1”, “4”, “6”, and [H (high)] are provided. Yes.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display area 39 displays the three symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle, and lower levels, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 2, the three symbols of the left main reel 2 are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU, left / middle region 39LM, and left / lower region 39LL, respectively, and the middle main reel 3 Are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, and middle / lower region 39CL, respectively, and the three symbols of the right main reel 4 are respectively displayed in the right / upper region 39RU, right / middle region 39RM, and right -Displayed in the lower area 39RL. In the gaming machine 1, four winning lines 1 to 4 are provided connecting the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL. Yes.

  As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 2, the winning line 1 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 2 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 3 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 4 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 stops, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, with reference to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the symbol row arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2 to 4 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2 to 4 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row in which 18 kinds of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a cherry symbol 151, a red apple symbol 152, a green apple symbol 153, a bell symbol 154, a replay symbol 155, and a blank symbol 156 is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (main reel) is stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 described later. In order to associate the rotation positions of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is sequentially given every 1/18 rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. Symbol positions from “00” to “17” are defined.

  Next, the pseudo pay line will be described with reference to FIG. Each sub-reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A displays the three symbols of each of the sub-reels 5 to 7 in the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 5, the three symbols of the left sub-reel 5 are displayed in the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, and the left / lower region 5AL, respectively. Three symbols are displayed on the middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower region 6AL, and three symbols of the right sub-reel 7 are displayed on the right / upper region 7AU, right / middle region 7AM, and right / lower region, respectively. Display on 7AL. As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 is provided with five pseudo pay lines 1 </ b> L to 5 </ b> L that connect the respective regions. However, medals are not paid out depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  Next, with reference to the symbol arrangement table (sub reel) shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the symbol row arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reels 5 to 7 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a band arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a cherry symbol 151, a red apple symbol 152, a small seven symbol 157, a replay symbol 155, a red seven symbol 158, a green seven symbol 159, and a blank symbol 156 is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (sub reel) is stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 described later. Similarly to the symbol arrangement table (main reel), one of the sub reels 5 to 7 is associated with the symbol arrangement table (sub reel) in order to associate the rotational position of the sub reels 5 to 7 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. / The symbol positions from “00” to “20” that are sequentially given every 21 rotations are defined.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 61, the sub control circuit 62, the main control circuit 61 or the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control circuit 61 includes a microcomputer 63 as a main component, and a random number sampling circuit and the like are added to the main component. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU 64 and ROM 65 and RAM 66 as storage means. The main CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with a clock pulse generator 67, a frequency divider 68, a random number generator 69, a sampling circuit 70, and peripheral devices. .

  The main CPU 64 determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the detection of the internal winning combination and the stop operation. When the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area 39 when the main reels 2 to 4 have stopped rotating. Then, medals are paid out according to the established combination.

  The main CPU 64 of this embodiment constitutes a winning combination determining unit and a stop control unit of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generator 67 and the frequency divider 68 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 69 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 70 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 69.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 66 for each game, an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) and a lock lottery process (see FIG. 50) described later. And determination of lock information.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 63, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU64. In that case, the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63, a program (for example, see FIGS. 44 to 57 described later) and various tables (for example, FIGS. 4 and 7, FIGS. 10 to 18 and 20 to 20 described later) are stored. 22 and 24), various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 are stored.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 64 is set in the RAM 66. For example, the extracted random number value, setting value, gaming state information, operating state information, payout number, information specifying the bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13-15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, Insert lamp 27), various display units (stored number display unit 17, payout number display unit 16), hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like.

  The stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R are driven and controlled by the motor drive circuit 73, and rotate the reel drums of the main reels 2 to 4. The motor drive circuit 73 rotates and stops the main reels 2 to 4 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. Note that the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol variation means of the present invention.

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, insert lamp 27) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The various display units (the stored number display unit 17 and the payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Each display unit drive circuit 75 displays numerical values on the stored number display unit 17 and the payout number display unit 16 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The hopper 72 is driven and controlled by a hopper drive circuit 76. The hopper driving circuit 76 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 63. As each switch and each circuit, the inserted medal sensor 9S, the start switch 33S, the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the stored medal settlement switch 37S, the reset switch 55S, the setting switch 56S, the reel position detection circuit 77, the stop switches 78LS, 78CS. , 78RS, and a payout completion signal circuit 79.

  The insertion medal sensor 9S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 by the player's insertion operation, and transmits an insertion detection signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. To do.

  The start switch 33S detects the start operation of the player with respect to the start lever 33, and transmits a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 63.

  The stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S detect the player's input operation for the 1 stored medal insertion button 30, the 2 stored medal insertion button 31, and the 3 stored medal insertion button 32. A storage input signal for instructing insertion of three or three medals is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The stored medal settlement switch 37 </ b> S detects a player switching operation on the stored medal settlement button 37 and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The setting switch 56 </ b> S and the reset switch 55 </ b> S transmit a setting update signal for updating the setting value of the RAM 66 to the microcomputer 63 by detecting a setting value changing operation by the administrator of the gaming machine.

  In order to update the set value, first, a power switch (not shown) is first turned off, and then the power switch is turned on while the setting switch 56S is turned on.

  By this operation, the set value stored in the RAM 66 is cleared. Further, the set value at the present time is displayed on the display unit provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. The currently set value is displayed by the payout number display unit 16.

  In this state, every time the reset switch 55S is operated, the set value sequentially increases from “1” to “H” and is displayed in a circulating manner.

  In this way, after the set value is selected, the set value is confirmed by operating the start lever 33.

  Next, when the setting switch 56S is turned off, the setting value is temporarily held. After the RAM 66 is cleared, the temporarily holding setting value is stored again in the RAM 66.

  During the setting of the set value, the C / P switch 14S is switched to a state in which the game medal is returned. After the set value is confirmed, the payout number display unit 16 is turned off and the stored number display unit 17 is displayed. When “0” is displayed, the game on the gaming machine 1 can be started.

  In addition, the set value can be set in four stages of “1”, “4”, “6”, and “H”, and by selecting an internal lottery table to be described later based on the set value, a small value can be set. The probabilities and the probability that MB is determined to be an internal winning combination are changed. Further, the game state information stored in the RAM 66 area is cleared by changing the set value.

  Further, by operating the reset switch 55S with the setting switch 56S turned off, various information (such as gaming state) stored in the RAM 66 area is cleared.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 receives drive pulses supplied to the stepping motors 45L, 45C and 45R after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and sends the drive pulse signal via the I / O port 71. It transmits to the microcomputer 63. The reel position detection circuit 77 outputs a reset pulse every time a photo sensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 detects a reference position provided on each main reel 2 to 4. And a reset pulse signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. The main CPU 64 of the microcomputer 63 updates a pulse counter and a symbol counter (to be described later) of the RAM 66 based on reception of the drive pulse signal, and sets “0” to the pulse counter and symbol counter based on reception of the reset pulse signal. . Thereby, the main CPU 64 can determine the symbol positions of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the symbol counter.

  Stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, respectively, and stop that instructs the stop of rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the detected stop buttons 34 to 36, respectively. The signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. Note that the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The payout completion signal circuit 79 indicates that the medal payout has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 72S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number. A payout completion signal for indicating is sent to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71.

  A sub-control unit communication port 80 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the main CPU 64 sends various commands to the sub-control circuit 62 from the sub-control unit communication port 80 provided in the main control circuit 61. Send a signal. 8 and 9, the signal transmitted from the sub control unit communication port 80 is sent to the sub control circuit 62 via the main sub relay board 97, the sub relay board 98, and the main control unit communication port 88. The data is received by the main control unit communication port 88 provided. The sub control circuit 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 62 to the main control circuit 61, and only one-way communication from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a start signal for starting a game is transmitted from the start switch 33S by a start operation on the start lever 33 by the player on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73, The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started by drive control of the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the RAM 66 are updated with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Is done. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time “16” pulses are counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). In addition, when the symbol at the symbol position “00” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is displayed in the middle area of the symbol display area 39, the symbol counter value is set to “0”. ing. For example, when the red apple symbol at the symbol position “13” of the left main reel is displayed in the left / middle area 39LM of the symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. Yes. Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area, the internal winning combination, start lock information and end lock information described later are determined.

  When a stop signal is transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by a stop operation on the stop buttons 34 to 36 of the player after the main reels 2 to 4 reach constant speed rotation, the stop signal and the determined signal are determined. A control signal for stopping and controlling the main reels 2 to 4 is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73 based on the internal winning combination. The motor drive circuit 73 drives and controls the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the main reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, three frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within three frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within three frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the gaming machine 1 has a higher priority internal winning combination if there are multiple symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 3 frames. The number of sliding frames is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. Here, the first priority (the highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a bonus (MB). Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to a small combination. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “3”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. It is defined as “3”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 22) stored in the ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 76 and the hopper 72 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a payout completion signal circuit 79 transmits a payout completion signal. Thereby, a control signal is transmitted to the hopper drive circuit 76, and the drive of the hopper 72 is stopped.

  When the stored medal settlement switch 37S is switched to the credit mode, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 66. Add to the number counter. In addition, a control signal is output to each display unit driving circuit 75, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the stored number display unit 17. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  Based on signals such as various commands from the main control circuit 61, the sub-control circuit 62 performs control for performing effects related to the game by video, sound, light, main reel operation, or the like. The sub-control circuit 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. The microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 and ROM 83 and RAM 84 which are storage means. The sub CPU 82 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 87 that exchanges signals with the clock pulse generator 85, the frequency divider 86, and peripheral devices. Further, the microcomputer 81 is connected to the lamp driving circuit 110, the sound source IC 91, the power amplifier 92, and the dividing circuit 93 via the I / O port 87.

  The ROM 83 stores programs related to the processing of the sub CPU 82 (for example, see FIGS. 58 to 72 described later), various tables such as a stop table, and the like.

  In the RAM 84, an area similar to the internal winning combination storing area in the main control circuit 61 is secured as an internal winning combination storing area (sub). Further, when the bit corresponding to the bonus in the internal winning combination storing area in the main control circuit 61 included in the start command is on, the MB carryover flag of the RAM 84 is turned on, and the sub control circuit 62 is in the MB carryover state. It can be determined whether or not.

  The sub CPU 82 performs a control process related to the effect according to a predetermined processing procedure. The predetermined processing procedure is stored in the ROM 83 as a sequence program. An address bus disconnect circuit 89 and a data bus disconnect circuit 90 are connected to the sub CPU 82. The address bus disconnect circuit 89 is connected to the ROM 83 via the address bus. Are connected to the ROM 83 via a data bus.

  When reading the information stored in the ROM 83, the sub CPU 82 transmits a low level signal to the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 via the I / O port 87, and then the address bus disconnect circuit 89 and the data bus disconnect circuit. A low level signal is transmitted to the 90 output enable terminals E via the I / O port 87. In the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, when a high level signal is input to each output enable terminal E, the data output terminal is in a high impedance state and the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. Insulative state. As a result, the address bus data and the data bus data input from the sub CPU 82 to the data input terminals of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90. Not output from each data output terminal. On the other hand, the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are connected to the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 from the sub CPU 82 when a low level signal is input to each output enable terminal E. The address bus data and data bus data input to each data input terminal are output as they are from each data output terminal. In this way, the sub CPU 82 performs information read access to the ROM 83 via the address bus and the data bus.

  As will be described later, the sub-CPU 82 determines that the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, and the 3-choice role group R are determined as internal winning combinations by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61. In order to display the combination of symbols related to the three-choice role group C and the three-choice role group R in the symbol display area 39, only the back lamp corresponding to the correct reel among the reel back lamps 48a to 48c is turned on. Based on a predetermined probability, whether or not to activate the AT gaming state for notifying the player of auxiliary information and the number of AT sets (temporary AT set number) as a basis for a period for continuing the AT gaming state is determined. When it is decided to activate the AT gaming state, the special display mode is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for displaying the symbol display mode in the process of step S404. And whether or not to permit, the sub reel symbol display area 5A of any special display mode from among a plurality of the special display mode in the processing of step S409, 6A, transient to be displayed on 7A, determined with a predetermined probability. The sub CPU 82 permits the display of the special display mode in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A in the process of step S404, and when a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing, the sub CPU 82 The special display mode determined in the process is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A, and the special display mode is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. During the period until digestion, the AT gaming state is activated, and the 4th reel 8 is rotationally controlled to display “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 to notify that the AT gaming state is activated. Further, the sub CPU 82 corresponds to the correct reel when the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, and the three-choice role group R are determined as the internal winning combinations when the AT gaming state is activated. The winning combination assistance information is notified by turning on only the back lamp. Further, the sub CPU 82 determines a special display mode to be displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A according to the determined AT set number (temporary AT set number).

  Further, as will be described later, the sub CPU 82 rotates the sub reels 5 to 7 by receiving the start command, and stops the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 based on the reel stop command and the stop table. Further, the sub CPU 82 operates the AT gaming state based on the fact that the condition that the value of the AT notification number counter becomes “0” when the value of the AT set number counter is “2” or more is satisfied. And the operation of the AT gaming state is resumed based on the fact that the special display mode is displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A again. Whether or not the sub CPU 82 permits the special display mode to be displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A displaying the symbol display mode in the process of step S404 during the interruption of the operation in the AT gaming state. In the process of step S409, it is determined, with a predetermined probability, which special display mode is to be displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A from among the plurality of special display modes, and the sub-reel symbol display area 5A, When it is determined to display the special display mode on 6A and 7A, the determined special display mode is displayed on the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A and 7A. The sub CPU 82 also interrupts the display of “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 while the operation of the AT gaming state is interrupted, and displays the special display mode again in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. Based on this, the display of “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 is resumed.

  The sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment constitutes the stop control means, notification state determination means, specific symbol determination means, specific symbol display control means, notification state control means, notification state notification means, and winning combination information notification means of the present invention. To do.

  In addition, a sub reel control unit 62a and a 4th reel control unit 62b are connected to the sub relay board 98. The main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 is a stepping motor 101 that rotationally drives the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, and a stepping that rotationally drives the 4th reel 8 in the 4th reel control unit 62b. Reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c built in the motor 102, main reels 2 to 4, reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c built in the sub reels 5 to 7, and a reel back lamp 49 built in the 4th reel 8 is there.

  The stepping motors 101 and 102 are driven by motor drive circuits 103 and 104, respectively. Turning on / off of the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c is controlled by a drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 110 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48a to 48c and 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 control signal from the sub CPU 82. In addition, the stepping motor 101 of this embodiment comprises the symbol fluctuation | variation means of this invention.

  Connected to the input section of the microcomputer 81 are switches and circuits for generating input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the circuits and actuators in the sub-control circuit 62. Each switch and each circuit receives an output pulse from a photosensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8, and detects the rotational positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the 4th reel 8. There are reel position detection circuits 105 and 106 to be operated.

  The sound source IC 91 includes a control terminal C connected to the I / O port 87, a bus opening control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R, and is effective for the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R based on a signal input to the control terminal C. Control to output sound. When the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a high level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a high impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. In this state, the sound source IC 91 cannot access information read from the ROM 83 using each bus. On the other hand, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a low level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a low impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. As a result, the sound source IC 91 can access the ROM 83 using each bus. The sound source IC 91 starts operating when a high level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  The sound source IC 91 uses a power amplifier 92 to amplify sound data such as medal insertion sound, start lever operation sound, stop button operation sound, game sound during bonus game, etc. stored in the ROM 83 under the control of the microcomputer 81. Output from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R.

  The address bus disconnection circuit 89, the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the sub CPU 82 control the signals input to the output enable terminals E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, thereby Control read access. The sub CPU 82 controls information read access to the ROM 83 of the sound source IC 91 by controlling a signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. That is, the sub CPU 82 controls the ROM 83 by controlling a signal input to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 and a signal input to the bus release control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. Information read access to is restricted to either the sub CPU 82 or the sound source IC 91.

  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. The dividing circuit determines that the sub CPU 82 is in an incapable control process when the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at a low level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is at a low level. Then, a high level signal is output to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically disconnected.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and the gaming state is the RT1 operating state. In this case, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state is used, and when the gaming state is the RT2 operating state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state is used, and the gaming state Is determined to use the MB1 operating state internal lottery table, and when the gaming state is the MB2 operating state, the MB2 operating state internal lottery table is used. Is determined.

  Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, “10” is determined as the number of lotteries when the gaming state is the general gaming state, and “15” is determined as the number of lotteries when the RT1 is operating. When the gaming state is the RT2 operating state, “12” is determined as the number of lotteries, and when the gaming state is the MB1 operating state, “6” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the gaming state is the MB2 operating state. In this case, “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a general gaming state internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for the MB1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for the MB2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values “0” to “14” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” to “1” are defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and MB is determined as an internal winning combination according to the bonus data pointer. It is decided as a role.

  Each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to each winning number for each set value. In the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, the lottery value corresponding to the set value “1” is shown, and the lottery values corresponding to the set values “4”, “6”, and “H” are described. Omitted.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, in the case where the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 11 is determined as the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is “400”, first, the main CPU 64 starts with “400” to win the winning number “10”. The corresponding lottery value “350” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “400−350 = 50”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “9000” corresponding to the winning number “9” from the subtracted value “50”. The subtraction result is “50−9000 = −8950”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 64 determines the winning number “9” as the internal winning combination, that is, “9” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 11, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “10” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines any value from “1” to “9” as a data pointer for small role / replay for the winning numbers “1” to “9”, “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning numbers “1” to “9” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  Also, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines a numerical value of “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and a numerical value of “1” as the bonus data pointer for the winning number “10”. Therefore, when the winning number “10” is determined, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state shown in FIG. 12 is a table used in the RT1 operation state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “15” are defined. The RT1 operating state internal lottery table defines any value of “1” to “14” as a small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “1” to “14”, “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “1” to the winning number “14” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations from the plurality of small combinations or replays is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the RT1 operating state internal lottery table, for the winning number “15”, a value of “0” is defined as a small role / replay data pointer, and a value of “1” is defined as a bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “15” is determined, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is a table used in the RT2 operating state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “12” are defined. The internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state includes “1” to “9”, “13” to “14” as data pointers for small roles / replays for the winning numbers “1” to “11”. Any value is defined, and “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning numbers “1” to “11” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays.

  In the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, for the winning number “12”, a numerical value “0” is defined as a small role / replay data pointer, and a numerical value “1” is defined as a bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “12” is determined, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

  In the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “9” is defined as “45000”. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “9” is defined as “9000”, and the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state corresponds to the winning number “9”. The lottery value is defined as “8300”. As will be described later, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state, and the internal lottery table for the RT2 operation state, the data pointer corresponding to the winning number “9” corresponds to the normal replay. In the RT1 operating state, the winning probability of the normal replay is “9000/65536 (about 13.7%)”, “8300/65536 (about 12.7%) compared to the general gaming state and the RT1 operating state” 45000/65536 (about 68.7%) ". Therefore, in the RT2 operating state, compared to the general gaming state and the RT1 operating state, the probability of losing the internal lottery decreases and the probability that the normal replay is determined to be an internal winning combination increases. The rate can be suppressed.

  The MB1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is a table used when the gaming state is the RT1 operating state and the MB operating combination described later is established, and the winning numbers “1” to “6” are assigned. The lottery values and data pointers corresponding thereto are defined, and the lottery values defined for each winning number correspond to the winning numbers “9” to “14” in the RT1 operating state internal lottery table, respectively. The lottery value with respect to is the same as the lottery value defined in the internal lottery table for the RT1 operation state.

  The MB2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is a table used when the gaming state is the RT2 operating state and the MB operating combination described later is established, and the winning numbers “1” to “3” are assigned. The lottery values and data pointers corresponding thereto are defined, and the lottery values defined for each winning number correspond to the winning numbers “9” to “11” of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state, respectively, The lottery value with respect to is the same as the lottery value defined in the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state.

  The random number value extracted by the above-mentioned internal lottery is also used in the lock lottery described later with reference to FIG. 50. From the extracted random number value, the start-time lock information and the end-time lock are based on the lock lottery table described later. Information is determined. Lock information determined when a winning number is determined by internal lottery is shown in the right column of FIGS. In the general gaming state shown in FIG. 11, since the lock information at the start time and the lock information at the end time are “0” for all the winning numbers, any winning number as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. Is determined, both the start-time lock information and the end-time lock information are determined to be “0”. On the other hand, in the RT1 operation state and the RT2 operation state, the start lock information is any of “0” to “3” and the end lock information is any of “0” to “5” with respect to the winning number. It is determined. For example, in the RT1 operation state, when the winning number “9” is determined as the internal winning combination, that is, “9” (normal replay) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, One of “0” to “3” is determined as the lock information at the end. The start-time lock information is information used to determine a start-time lock time, which will be described later, and the end-time lock information is information used to determine an end-time lock time, which will be described later.

  In this embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to a winning number (data pointer), but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. It is. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number (data pointer) can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, the internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number (data pointer) corresponds to the winning range corresponding to the random number value. That is, defining each lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining a random number width (winning range) for each combination or combination.

  Next, the RT1 operation state lock lottery table and the RT2 operation state lock lottery table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT1 operating state lock lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operating state lock lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The RT1 operation state lock lottery table and the RT2 operation state lock lottery table are tables used when determining start-time lock information and end-time lock information in a lock lottery process (see FIG. 50) described later. In the RT1 operation state lock lottery table and the RT2 operation state lock lottery table, a lottery value, start lock information, and end lock information are defined for each lock number. The lottery value is a numerical value used for determining the start lock information and the end lock information. The start-time lock information and the end-time lock information are data used when determining numerical values stored in a lock counter, which will be described later, and numerical values from “0” to “3” are defined as the start-time lock information. As the end-time lock information, numerical values “0” to “5” are defined. Note that the method of determining the start time lock information and the end time lock information using the lottery value is the same as the above-described internal lottery method, and the random value extracted in the internal lottery is used.

  In the RT1 operating state lock lottery table shown in FIG. 16, lottery values, start-time lock information, and end-time lock information corresponding to the lock numbers “1” to “12” are defined. The lottery value for the lock number “1” is equal to the sum of the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “8” of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state, and the lock information at the start and the lock at the end “0” is defined for both information. Therefore, when the winning numbers “1” to “8”, that is, “1” to “8” are determined as the small role / replay data pointers by the internal lottery, the start lock information and the end lock information are determined. In both cases, “0” is determined. Also, the sum of the lottery values for the lock numbers “2” to “5” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “9” in the RT1 operation state internal lottery table, “0” as the start lock information, and lock at the end “0” to “3” are defined as information. Therefore, when the winning number “9”, that is, “9” (normal replay) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer by the internal lottery, “0” is set as the start lock information, and “9” is set as the end lock information. Any one of “0” to “3” is determined. Also, the lottery value for the lock number “6” is equal to the sum of the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “10” to “12” of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state, and “1” is set as the start lock information. “4” is defined as the lock information at the end. Accordingly, the winning numbers “10” to “12” by internal lottery, that is, “10” (three-choice replay role group L described later) and “11” (three-choice replay role group described later) as data pointers for small roles and replays. C) When “12” (three-choice replay role group R described later) is determined, “1” is determined as the start lock information and “4” is determined as the end lock information. Also, the sum of the lottery values for the lock numbers “7” to “10” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “13” of the RT1 operating state internal lottery table, “0” as the start lock information, and lock at the end “0” to “3” are defined as information. Therefore, when the winning number “13”, that is, “13” (special replay 2 described later) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer by the internal lottery, “0” is set as the start lock information, and the end time is set. Any one of “0” to “3” is determined as the lock information. In addition, the lottery value for the lock number “11” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “14” in the internal lottery table for RT1 operation state, and “2” is defined as the lock information at the start and “5” is defined as the lock information at the end. Has been. Therefore, when the winning number “14”, that is, “14” (special replay role group described later) is determined by the internal lottery, that is, “2” as the start lock information, the end “5” is determined as the hour lock information. The lottery value for the lock number “12” is equal to the lottery value defined for the winning number “15” of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation state, and “0” is defined as both the start lock information and the end lock information. Has been. Therefore, when the winning number “15”, that is, “15” (MB, described later) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer by internal lottery, both “0” as the lock information at the start and “0” as the lock information at the end. Is determined.

  In the RT2 operating state lock lottery table shown in FIG. 17, lottery values, start-time lock information, and end-time lock information corresponding to the lock numbers “1” to “11” are defined. The lottery value for the lock number “1” is equal to the sum of the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “8” of the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, and the start-time lock information and the end-time lock “0” is defined for both information. Therefore, when the winning numbers “1” to “8”, that is, “1” to “8” are determined as the small role / replay data pointers by the internal lottery, the start lock information and the end lock information are determined. In both cases, “0” is determined. Also, the sum of the lottery values for the lock numbers “2” to “5” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “9” in the RT2 operating state internal lottery table. “0” to “3” are defined as information. Therefore, when the winning number “9”, that is, “9” (normal replay) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer by the internal lottery, “0” is set as the start lock information, and “9” is set as the end lock information. Any one of “0” to “3” is determined. The sum of lottery values for the lock numbers “6” to “9” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “10” in the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, “0” as the start lock information, and lock at the end. “0” to “3” are defined as information. Therefore, when the winning number “10”, that is, “13” (special replay 2) is determined as the small role / replay data pointer by the internal lottery, “0” is set as the start lock information, and the end lock information is set as the end lock information. Any one of “0” to “3” is determined. The lottery value for the lock number “10” is equal to the lottery value defined for the winning number “11” in the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, “2” as the start lock information, and “5” as the end lock information. Is defined. Accordingly, when the winning number “11”, that is, “14” (special replay role group) is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay by the internal lottery, “2” as the start lock information and as the lock information at the end “5” is determined. The lottery value for the lock number “11” is equal to the lottery value of the winning number “12” in the RT2 operating state internal lottery table, and “3” is specified as the start lock information and “0” is specified as the end lock information. Has been. Therefore, when the winning number “12”, that is, “1” (MB) as the bonus data pointer is determined by internal lottery, “3” is determined as the start lock information and “0” is determined as the end lock information. Is done.

  Next, a lock counter determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the lock counter determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The lock counter determination table shown in FIG. 18 is a table used to determine a value to be set in the lock counter. The start lock information and the end lock information determined based on the lock lottery table in the lock lottery process. A value corresponding to is specified. Specifically, when the lock information at the start is “0”, “0” is set in the lock counter, and when the lock information at the start is “1”, “2000” is set in the lock counter. When the start lock information is “2”, “3000” is set in the lock counter, and when the start lock information is “3”, “9000” is set in the lock counter. When the lock information at the end is “0”, “0” is set in the lock counter. When the lock information at the end is “1”, “1000” is set in the lock counter. When the lock information is “2”, “2000” is set to the lock counter, and when the lock information at the end is “3”, “3000” is set to the lock counter. If it is “4”, “4000” is set in the lock counter, and if the lock information at the end is “5”, “5000” is set in the lock counter. The value set in the lock counter is decremented by “1” by an interruption process under the control of the main CPU activated every 1.1173 ms, which will be described later, until the value of the lock counter becomes “0”. Rotation, medal reception, etc. are locked. For example, when the start lock information is “2”, “2000” is set in the lock counter, and 2.2346 s obtained by multiplying the value “2000” set in the lock counter by 1.1173 ms elapses. Lock control is performed, and various effects are executed in the sub-control circuit 62 during the lock control. For reference, the right column of FIG. 18 shows the lock time with respect to the value of the lock counter.

  Here, the lock time determined based on the start time lock information is referred to as the start time lock time. The start lock time is a time during which the start lock control is performed. The start-time lock control is a control for invalidating detection of all stop operations until the start-time lock time elapses after the internal winning combination is determined based on the start operation, and is controlled by the main CPU 64. . On the other hand, the lock time determined based on the end-time lock information is referred to as the end-time lock time. The end lock time is a time during which the end lock control is performed. The end-time lock control is a control for invalidating the detection of the start operation until the end-time lock time elapses after the display combination is determined, and is controlled by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the transition of the gaming state / operating state in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 19 shows an example of the transition of the gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control circuit 61 includes a general gaming state. The operating state of the gaming machine 1 controlled by the main control circuit 61 includes an RT1 operating state, an RT2 operating state, and an MB operating state. These various game states / actuation states are basically distinguished according to the type of winning combination that may be determined as an internal winning combination, the winning probability of the internal winning combination, the type of established winning combination, and the like.

  First, the transition to the general gaming state will be described. When the RAM clear is performed based on the setting value being updated by the main CPU 64 or the RAM clear is performed based on the error detection, the transition to the general gaming state is performed. In other conditions, the game does not enter the general gaming state.

  Next, the transition from the general gaming state to the RT1 operating state will be described. In the general gaming state, when the green apple symbol-green apple symbol-green apple symbol (hereinafter referred to as the falling role 1) or green apple symbol-green apple symbol-bell symbol (hereinafter referred to as the falling symbol 2) is established. Transition to the RT1 operating state. As will be described later, the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are internal winning combinations at the same time as the correct combination 1 and / or the correct combination 2, and when these combinations are duplicated, the first stop operation by the player Based on the type of the reel (left reel, middle reel, right reel) on which the winning combination is performed, one of the falling combination 1, falling combination 2, correct combination 1 or correct combination 2 is established. Therefore, if the correct combination 1 or correct combination 2 continues to be established without the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2, the transition from the general gaming state to the RT1 operating state is not performed, but the falling combination 1 or When the falling combination 2 is established, the transition to the RT1 operation state is performed. Hereinafter, the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are collectively referred to as a falling combination, and the correct combination 1 and the correct combination 2 are collectively referred to as a correct combination.

  The number of medals to be paid out when the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are established is smaller than the correct combination 1 and the correct combination 2. However, in the RT1 operation state, as described later, since the lottery for the transition to the RT2 operation state with a relatively high probability that the replay is internally won is performed, the player can make the falling combination 1 with a small number of medals paid out, or Even if the falling combination 2 is displayed, the interest in the game is not lost.

  Next, the transition from the RT1 operating state to the RT2 operating state will be described. In the RT1 operating state, when the replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol (hereinafter referred to as special replay 1) or replay symbol-green apple symbol-replay symbol (hereinafter referred to as special replay 2) is established, the RT2 operating state is reached. Transition. As will be described later, special replay 1 and special replay 2 are internal winning combinations at the same time as normal replaying. If these winning combinations are duplicated, the reel (left One of special replay 1, special replay 2, and normal replay is established based on the type of reel, middle reel, and right reel). Also, lottery of special replay 1 and special replay 2 is performed only in the RT1 operating state. Hereinafter, special replay 1 and special replay 2 are collectively referred to as special replay.

  Next, the transition from the RT2 operating state to the RT1 operating state will be described. When the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are established in the RT2 operating state, the state shifts to the RT1 operating state. As described above, in the RT2 operating state, there is a high probability that the normal replay will be internally won. Therefore, after the player transitions to the RT2 operating state by establishing the special replay 1 or the special replay 2 in the RT1 operating state, In the RT2 operating state, the game can be advantageously performed by playing the game so that the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is not established.

  Next, the transition of various game states in the sub control circuit 62 will be described. The sub control circuit 62 controls the gaming state separately from the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 61. The gaming state (sub) controlled by the sub-control circuit 62 includes RT1 operating state (sub), RT2 operating state (sub), AT low probability state, AT high probability state, and AT gaming state, and RT1 operating state (sub). ), The AT low probability state and the AT high probability state are gaming states controlled by the sub-control circuit 62 during the RT1 operating state controlled by the main control circuit 61, the RT2 operating state (sub), and the AT gaming state. Is a gaming state controlled by the sub-control circuit 62 during the RT2 operation state controlled by the main control circuit 61.

  71, 72 when the bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol (hereinafter referred to as a chance role) or red apple symbol-replay symbol-red apple symbol (hereinafter referred to as MB) is established in the AT low probability state. Is used to perform the AT high probability game number determination process in the display command reception process described later, and when “1” or more is determined as the AT high probability game number, the process shifts to the AT high probability state. Further, in the AT high probability state, the state shifts to the AT low probability state based on the fact that the value of the high probability game number counter described later becomes “0”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and bonus internal winning combination determining table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, or an internal symbol combination 3 storage area (an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, each of which will be described later). And the internal winning combination 3 storage area are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination storage area).

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 20, hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “14” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer 0 corresponds to a loss, and the small role / replay data pointer 1 corresponds to a falling combination 1, a falling combination 2, a correct combination 1, and a correct combination 2. (Abbreviated as “3-choice group L”). The small combination / replay data pointer 2 corresponds to the falling combination 1, the falling combination 2, and the correct combination 1 (abbreviated as “3 choice combination group C”). The small combination / replay data pointer 3 corresponds to the falling combination 1, the falling combination 2, and the correct combination 2 (abbreviated as "3 choice combination group R"). The small combination / replay data pointer 4 corresponds to dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, correct combination 1, and correct combination 2 (abbreviated as "dummy combination group L"). The small combination / replay data pointer 5 corresponds to dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, and correct combination 1 (abbreviated as "dummy combination group C"). The small combination / replay data pointer 6 corresponds to dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, and correct combination 2 (abbreviated as "dummy combination group R"). The small role / replay data pointer 7 corresponds to the unquestionable small role 1, the unquestionable small role 2, the unquestionable small role 3, and the unquestionable small role 4 (abbreviated as “unquestioned small role group”). The small combination / replay data pointer 8 corresponds to the chance combination. The small role / replay data pointer 9 corresponds to normal replay. The small role / replay data pointer 10 corresponds to normal replay and special replay 1 (abbreviated as “3-option replay role group L”). The small role / replay data pointer 11 corresponds to normal replay and special replay 2 (abbreviated as “3-option replay role group C”). The small role / replay data pointer 12 corresponds to normal replay, special replay 1, and special replay 2 (abbreviated as “3-option replay role group R”). The small role / replay data pointer 13 corresponds to the special replay 2. The small role / replay data pointer 14 corresponds to special replay 1 and special replay 2 (abbreviated as “special replay role group”). When the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “7”, “10” to “12”, and “14” are determined, a plurality of combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time. Become. The winning request flag data 1 is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the winning request flag data 2 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the winning request flag data 3 is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area. Stored.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 21, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “1” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to the loss, and the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to the MB. The hit request flag data 3 is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Next, the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line, or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state / actuation state, and data indicating a display combination corresponding to the combination of the symbols, The storage area type and the number of payouts are defined. The display combination data includes a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area (a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, and a display combination 3 storage area, each of which is described later. Is collectively referred to as a display combination storage area). Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type. In FIG. 22, on the right side of the symbol combination table, combinations of symbols displayed on the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L connecting the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A when each display combination is established are shown. Yes.

  In the symbol combination table, as a display combination, a dummy combination 1, a dummy combination 2, a falling combination 1, a falling combination 2, a correct combination 1, a correct combination 2, an unquestioned small combination 1 to an unquestioned small combination 4, a chance combination, normal replay, Special replay 1, special replay 2, and MB are defined.

  The dummy role 1 is established by displaying “cherry symbol-red apple symbol-green apple symbol” on the active line, and dummy role 2 has “cherry symbol-red apple symbol-bell symbol” on the active line. In the case where the number of medals inserted is three, one medal is paid out. The dummy combination 1 and the dummy combination 2 are internal winning combinations at the same time as the correct combination 1 and / or correct combination 2 described later. When the dummy combination L is determined as the internal winning combination, The first stop operation is performed when the dummy combination group C is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is performed on the reels other than the middle reel, and the right reel is performed when the dummy combination group R is determined as the internal winning combination. It is established by performing a first stop operation on the other reels. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels in which the dummy combination 1 and the dummy combination 2 are not established, the correct combination 1 or the correct combination 2 is established. Even if the dummy combination 1 and the dummy combination 2 are established in the general gaming state and the RT2 operating state, the game state is not changed unlike the case where the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are established.

  The falling role 1 is established by displaying “green apple symbol-green apple symbol-green apple symbol” on the active line, and for falling role 2, “green apple symbol-green apple symbol-bell symbol” is effective. It is established by being displayed on the line, and when each inserted medal is three, one medal is paid out. A falling combination 1 and a falling combination 2 are internal winning combinations at the same time as correct answer combination 1 and / or correct combination 2, which will be described later. When the three-choice combination group L is determined as an internal winning combination, reels other than the left reel The first stop operation is performed for the reels other than the middle reel when the dummy combination C is determined as the internal winning combination, and the right operation is performed when the dummy combination R is determined as the internal winning combination. This is established by performing a first stop operation on a reel other than the reel. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels for which the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are not established, the correct combination 1 or the correct combination 2 is established. When the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is established, if the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT2 operating state, the transition to the RT1 operating state is performed.

  As described above, when the dummy role group L, the dummy role group C, the dummy role group R, the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, and the 3-choice role group R are determined as the internal winning roles, the first stop A reel on which correct answer combination 1 or correct answer combination 2 is displayed by operation is referred to as correct answer reel. For example, the correct reel when the dummy role group L is won internally is the left reel, and the correct reel when the 3-choice role group R is internally won is the right reel.

  Further, when the above-described dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, falling combination 1, and falling combination 2 are established by being displayed on the active line, the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A display “Cherry Symbol-ANY Symbol ( “Any design” is displayed.

  Correct answer role 1 is established by displaying “red apple symbol-red apple symbol-red apple symbol” on the active line, and correct answer symbol 2 is valid for “red apple symbol-green apple symbol-bell symbol”. This is established by being displayed on the line, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, nine medals are paid out. The correct combination 1 and the correct combination 2 are the internal winning combinations simultaneously with the above-mentioned dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, falling combination 1, and falling combination 2, and are established when the first stop operation is performed on the correct reel.

  The unquestionable small role 1 is established by displaying “green apple symbol-red apple symbol-red apple symbol” on the active line, and the unquestionable small role 2 is “cherry symbol-red apple symbol-red apple symbol”. Is displayed on the active line, and the unquestionable small part 3 is formed by displaying “cherry symbol-red apple symbol-blank pattern” on the active line. This is established by displaying “cherry symbol-red apple symbol-replay symbol” on the active line. If any of the unquestionable small combination 1 to the unquestionable small combination 4 is established, when the number of inserted medals is 3, nine medals are paid out.

  Further, when the above-described correct answer combination 1, correct answer combination 2, and unquestioned small combinations 1 to 4 are established by being displayed on the active line, the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A indicate “red apple symbol-red apple symbol”. -“Red apple symbol” is displayed.

  The chance combination is established by displaying “bell symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol” along the active line. When the chance combination is established, when three medals are inserted, eight medals are paid out. At this time, “cherry symbol-cherry symbol-ANY symbol” is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A.

  Normal replay is established by displaying “replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol” on the active line, and special replay 1 has “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” displayed on the active line. The special replay 2 is established when “replay symbol-green apple symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the active line, and normal replay, special replay 1, and special replay 2 are established. In the next game, a re-game is performed. That is, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the game in which the normal replay, the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 are established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value. Further, the normal replay is a combination that is internally won at the same time as the special replay 1 or the special replay 2, and when the three-choice replay role group L is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation for the reels other than the left reel When the 3 option replay role group C is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is performed on the reels other than the middle reel. When the 3 option replay role group R is determined as the internal winning role, the right reel It is established by performing a first stop operation on the other reels. On the other hand, special replay 1 or special replay 2 is established when the first stop operation is performed on a reel for which normal replay is not established, and transition to the RT2 operating state is performed when the RT1 is in the operating state.

  As described above, when the 3 alternative replay role group L, the 3 alternative replay role group C, and the 3 alternative replay role group R are determined as the internal winning combinations, the special replay 1 or the special replay 2 is displayed by the first stop operation. The reel that is played is called the correct reel. For example, the correct reel when the 3-option replay role group L wins internally is the left reel.

  Further, when the normal replay, special replay 1 and special replay 2 are established by being displayed on the active line, “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. .

  MB1 is established when “red apple symbol-replay symbol-red apple symbol” is displayed on the active line, and thereafter, the MB operation state is established. The gaming machine 1 continuously operates in the MB operating state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 80 in the MB operating state. In the MB operating state, all the small combinations are set as internal winning combinations, and the maximum number of sliding frames for the left reel 3L is “1”. When the MB is established by being displayed on the active line, “red 7 symbol-small 7 symbol-small 7 symbol” is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A.

  Also, in the 7-winning lottery process of the symbol display mode determination process to be described later with reference to FIG. 68, when the 7-winning lottery is won or the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more and the internal winning combination is 3 When the choice group L, the choice 3 group C, and the choice 3 group R are determined, the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A have “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “green 7”. “-Green 7-Green 7” is displayed. As for the AT gaming state in the sub-control circuit 62, the combination of “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” is applied to the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L. It starts based on the display, and ends when the value of the AT notification count counter becomes “0”. Even if the value of the AT notification number counter is “0”, if the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more, the winning 7 lottery will be won again or as an internal winning combination. The AT gaming state is activated again by determining the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, and the three-choice role group R.

  The 4th reel is based on the combination of “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” displayed on the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L. “7RUSH” is displayed in the symbol display area 51 of 8, and the display is performed while the AT gaming state is operating in the sub-control circuit 62. Therefore, the player can recognize that the AT gaming state is in progress while “7RUSH” is displayed in the symbol display area 51 of the 4th reel 8. Further, during the AT gaming state, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c may be turned on to indicate the AT gaming state, and the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R indicate the AT gaming state. A notification sound may be output. In addition, the 4th reel 8, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, and the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R of the present embodiment constitute a notification state notification unit of the present invention.

  FIG. 23 shows the player's first stop operation, display combination and payout when the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “6” and “11” to “15” are determined by the internal lottery process. The correspondence of the number of sheets is shown.

  When the small combination / replay data pointer “1” (three-choice combination group L) is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (left reel), the correct combination 1 or the correct combination 2 is displayed and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not the correct reel, the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is displayed and one medal is paid out. . Also, when the small combination / replay data pointer “2” (three-choice combination group C) is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (medium reel), the correct combination 1 is displayed. At the same time, nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not the correct reel, the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is displayed and one medal is paid out. Also, when the small combination / replay data pointer “3” (three-choice combination group R) is determined as the internal winning combination, the correct combination 2 is displayed when the first stop operation is the correct reel (right reel). At the same time, nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not the correct reel, the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is displayed and one medal is paid out.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT2 operating state, the transition to the RT1 operating state is performed when the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is established.

  In addition, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer “4” (dummy role group L) is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (left reel), the correct answer 1 or the correct answer The combination 2 is displayed and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not the correct reel, the dummy combination 1 or the dummy combination 2 is displayed and the single medals are paid out. Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer “5” (dummy combination group C) is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (medium reel), the correct combination 1 is displayed. At the same time, nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not the correct reel, dummy combination 1 or dummy combination 2 is displayed and one medal is paid out. When the small combination / replay data pointer “6” dummy combination R is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (right reel), the correct combination 2 is displayed and 9 On the other hand, when the first medal is paid out, the dummy combination 1 or the dummy combination 2 is displayed and one medal is paid out.

  As described above, unlike the case where the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 are established, the dummy combination 1 or the dummy combination 2 is established when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the RT2 operating state. However, the transition to the RT1 operating state is not performed.

  In addition, when the small role replay data pointer “11”, that is, (3-option replay role group L) is determined as the internal winning combination, the special replay 1 is displayed when the first stop operation is the correct reel (left reel). When the first stop operation is not the left reel, the normal replay is displayed. Also, when the small combination / replay data pointer “12” (three-choice replay combination group C) is determined as the internal winning combination, the special replay 2 is displayed when the first stop operation is the correct reel (medium reel). When the first stop operation is not the middle reel, the normal replay is displayed. Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer “13” (three-choice replay combination group R) is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is the correct reel (right reel), When special replay 2 is displayed and the first stop operation is not the right reel, normal replay is displayed. Further, when the small combination replay data pointer “14” (special replay 2) is determined as the internal winning combination, the special replay 2 is established even when the first stop operation is performed on any of the reels. .

  Further, when the small role replay data pointer “15”, that is, when the special replay role group is determined as the internal winning combination, even if the first stop operation is performed on any reel, the special replay 1 or Special Replay 2 is established.

  When special replay 1 or special replay 2 is established in the RT1 operation state, the transition to the RT2 operation state is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operation time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the MB operation state. In the bonus operation time table, an end condition related to the MB operation state is defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “80” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the MB operation state end condition. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the MB operation state is terminated when the number of medals paid out exceeds 80.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, and an internal winning combination 3 storing area. The internal symbol combination 1 storage area, the internal symbol combination 2 storage area, and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 66, and store internal symbol combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “5” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the data of “1”, so that the dummy combination 1, the dummy combination 2, and the falling combination 1 are respectively stored. , Indicates that the falling combination 2, the correct combination 1, and the correct combination 2 are internal winning combinations. In addition, each of the bits “0” to “4” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores “1” data, so that the unquestionable small combination 1, the unquestionable small combination 2, and the unquestionable small combination 3 respectively. , Unquestionable small role 4, indicating that the chance role is an internal winning combination. Further, the bits “0” to “2” and “7” constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area store data “1”, respectively, so that normal replay, special replay 1, and special replay 2 are stored. , Indicates that MB is an internal winning combination. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 66. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates whether it is in the MB carryover state by storing “1” data in each area of bit “7”.

  Here, the MB carryover state refers to a state in which, when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the MB is carried over as an internal winning combination until the MB is established.

  Next, the operating flag storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “1” and “6” to “7”, so that RT1 is operating, RT2 is operating, Indicates whether MB is operating or CB is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. Further, when all the data in each area of the operating flag storage area is “0”, it indicates that the general game is operating. The RT1 operating flag and the RT2 operating flag are collectively referred to as an RT operating flag.

  Further, when the set value is changed or when an error of the gaming machine is detected, all data in the operating flag storage area is cleared.

  Next, a transmission command transmitted from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission command configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of command types of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of start command parameters of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop command parameter of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of input state command parameters of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  First, the configuration of the transmission command will be described with reference to FIG. The transmission command includes a command type part, a parameter part, a game state part, and a BCC (Block Check Character), and various information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62.

  Next, command types will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a command type portion of a transmission command in the gaming machine 1. Send command types include initialization command, demo display command, medal insertion command, start command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, display command, payout end command, bonus end command, bonus start command, and input status command. . Information for identifying which type of transmission command is set in the command type section. The type of transmission command is classified according to the transmission time. Specifically, the initialization command is a transmission command transmitted when the setting is changed, and “01H” is set in the command type portion. The demonstration display command is a transmission command that is transmitted 10 seconds after the game ends, and “02H” is set in the command type portion. The medal insertion command is a transmission command transmitted when a medal is inserted, and “03H” is set in the command type portion. The start command is a transmission command transmitted when the internal lottery result after the start lever is detected, and “04H” is set in the command type portion. The reel rotation start command is a transmission command transmitted at the start of reel rotation, and “05H” is set in the command type portion. The reel stop command is a transmission command transmitted when the reel is stopped, and “06H” is set in the command type portion. The display command is a transmission command transmitted when the display combination is determined, and “07H” is set in the command type portion. The payout end command is a transmission command transmitted at the end of medal payout, and “08H” is set in the command type portion. The bonus end command is a transmission command transmitted at the end of the MB, and “09H” is set in the command type portion. The bonus start command is a transmission command transmitted when the MB is established, and “0AH” is set in the command type portion. The input state command is a transmission command transmitted when the start lever and the operation stop button are input, and “0BH” is set in the command type section.

  Next, the start command parameter will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of start command parameters in the gaming machine 1. The start command parameter is composed of parameter 1 to parameter 4, and each of parameter 1 to parameter 4 is 8-bit data, and stores game state information, lock information, and internal winning combination information. Parameter 1 stores data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “1”, and depending on the combination, any gaming state of the general gaming state, the RT1 operating state, and the RT2 operating state Indicates whether there is. The parameter 2 stores either “0” or “1” data in the bit “0” to “4” region, and the lock information at the start is any one of “0” to “3” depending on the combination. Or the end-time lock information is “0” to “5”. Parameter 3 stores data of “0” or “1” in the areas of bits “0” to “5” and “7”, so that the internal winning combination is an unquestionable small role 3, an unquestionable small role 4, and a chance. Indicates whether it is a combination, normal replay, special replay 1, special replay 2, or MB. Parameter 4 stores data “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”, so that the internal winning combination is dummy combination 1, dummy combination 2, falling combination 1, and falling combination 2. , The correct answer combination 1, the correct answer combination 2, the unquestionable small combination 1, or the unquestionable small combination 2.

  Next, the reel stop command parameter will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop command parameter in the gaming machine 1. The reel stop command parameter includes parameter 1 and parameter 2. Parameter 1 and parameter 2 are each 8-bit data, and store stop reel information, stop start position information, and slip frame number information. Parameter 1 indicates whether the stop reel is left, middle, or right depending on the combination of data “0” or “1” stored in the bit “0” to “1” area. Parameter 2 stores the data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”, and the number of sliding frames is “0” to “3” depending on the combination. Or the stop start position is any one of “0” to “17”.

  Next, the input state command parameter part will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the input state command parameter section in the gaming machine 1. The input state command parameter is composed of 8-bit parameter 1, and stores the input operation stop button information and start lever information. Parameter 1 stores data of “0” or “1” in the bit “0” to “3” area, and depending on the combination, the input of the left stop button, the input of the middle stop button, the input of the right stop button Indicates whether input or start lever input has been performed.

  Next, the game state part will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a game state part of a transmission command in the gaming machine 1. The gaming state includes CB gaming state, MB gaming state, replaying, error, and stopping, and by storing data of “0” or “1” in the bit “0” to “4” area It shows which game state it is.

  Next, the AT gaming state controlled by the sub control circuit 62 will be described. The AT gaming state is a gaming state that operates for a predetermined period when it is determined that the display combination is a combination of special symbols in the display command reception process described later with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. Specifically, “Red 7 design-Red 7 design-Red 7 design” or “Green 7 design-Green” is placed on any of the 1L to 5L lines on the pseudo-winning line connecting the sub reel design display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. The gaming state is started based on the display of the combination of “7 symbols-green 7 symbols”. The AT gaming state is only the reel reel lamps 48a to 48c of the correct reel when the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, and the three-choice role group R are determined as internal winning combinations in the RT2 operating state (sub) Is turned on, and only the correct answer reel is visible, and the other reels are not visible, thereby informing which reel is the correct reel. Thus, the player can establish the correct combination 1 and the correct combination 2 without establishing the falling combination 1 and the falling combination 2 by performing the first stop operation on the notified reel, and in the AT gaming state The RT2 operating state can be maintained without shifting to the RT1 operating state.

  Next, the first AT lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of the first AT lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The first AT lottery table is a table used to determine the number of temporary AT sets when the special replay 2 is determined as an internal winning combination in the AT lottery process described later with reference to FIG. In the first AT lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the number of provisional AT sets are defined for each AT low probability state, AT high probability state, and end-time lock information determined in the lock lottery process described later with reference to FIG. Has been. In the first AT lottery table, a temporary AT set number of “0” to “15” is defined as the temporary AT set number, and the temporary AT set number is a value set in an AT set number counter described later.

  In the first AT lottery table, lottery values are defined so that a larger number of temporary AT sets are determined in the AT high probability state than in the AT low probability state, and the larger the end-time lock information, the more temporary values. A lottery value is defined so that the number of AT sets is determined. For example, as a lottery value for determining “10” as the number of AT sets, “8” is the AT low probability state when the AT low probability state and the lock information at the end is “0”. When the end-time lock information is “1”, “128” is in the AT low probability state, and when the end-time lock information is “2”, “256” is the AT low probability. If the lock information at the end is “3”, “512” is defined. On the other hand, as a lottery value for determining “10” as the number of AT sets, “16” is the AT low probability state when the AT high probability state and the lock information at the end is “0”. When the end-time lock information is “1”, “256” is in the AT low probability state, and when the end-time lock information is “2”, “512” is the AT low probability. If the lock information at the end is “3”, “1024” is defined.

  Therefore, according to the first AT lottery table, it is likely that the number of provisional AT sets is determined as the end-time lock information is larger in the AT high probability state.

  Next, the second AT lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the second AT lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The second AT lottery table is obtained when any of the 3-option replay role group L, 3-option replay role group C, and 3-option replay role group R is determined as an internal winning combination in the AT lottery process described later with reference to FIG. The table used to determine the number of temporary AT sets. In the second AT lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the number of temporary AT sets are defined for each AT low probability state and AT high probability state. In the second AT lottery table, the number of temporary AT sets “0” to “15” is defined as the number of temporary AT sets. The provisional AT set number is a value set in an AT set number counter described later. Similar to the first AT lottery table described above, in the second AT lottery table, lottery values are defined so that a larger number of temporary AT sets are determined in the AT high probability state than in the AT low probability state. .

  Next, an additional lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of the extra lottery table on the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the extra lottery table, the value of the AT set number counter, which will be described later, is “1” or more in the display command reception processing described later with reference to FIGS. It is a table used for determining the number of AT sets to be added when it is determined that the combination is a combination 1 to an unquestionable combination 4. In the extra lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the number of AT sets are defined for each display combination. In addition, the extra lottery table has AT sets of “0” to “3”, “5”, “7”, “10”, “15”, “20”, “30”, “50” as the number of AT sets. The number of AT sets determined is added to an AT set number counter described later.

  In addition, lottery values are defined in the extra lottery table so that a large number of AT sets can be given by displaying a specific combination. Specifically, the display combination having the highest expected value for the number of AT sets to be added is the unquestionable small combination 1 to the unquestionable small combination 4, and the display combination is any of the unquestionable small combination 1 to the unquestionable small combination 4. In this case, “0” to “3” are not determined as the number of AT sets, and “5” or more is determined as the number of AT sets. Next, a display combination with a high expected value of the number of AT sets to be added is an MB or a chance combination, and the expected value is the lowest when the display combination is lost. For example, when the display combination is MB or a chance combination, the probability that the number of AT sets added is “0” is “24558/32768 (about 75%)”, and is added when the display combination is lost. The probability that the number of AT sets to be “0” is “30678/32768 (about 93.6%)”.

  Therefore, when the number of AT sets is “1” or more, the player can always have an expectation for adding the number of AT sets by adding lottery, and a specification with high expectation of the number of AT sets to be added. It would be interesting to display the display part of the game, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Next, a special display mode table determination table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of the special display mode table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The special display mode table determination table is a table used to determine the special display mode table in the symbol display mode determination process described later with reference to FIG. In the special display mode table determination table, a special display mode table corresponding to the number of AT sets is defined. According to the special display mode table determination table, when the AT set number is “1” to “4”, the special display mode first table is determined and the AT set number is “5” to “9”. In this case, the special display mode second table is determined, and when the AT set number is “10” to “19”, the special display mode third table is determined and the AT set number is “20” or more. In some cases, the fourth table for the special display mode is determined.

  Next, the symbol display mode determination table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of the symbol display mode determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The symbol display mode determination table is a table used for determining a symbol display mode in a symbol display mode determination process to be described later with reference to FIG. In the symbol display mode determination table, a lottery value corresponding to the symbol display mode is defined for each of the special display mode first table to the special display mode fourth table. The symbol display mode corresponds to a combination of special symbols displayed on the pseudo winning line connecting the sub reel symbol display regions 5A, 6A, and 7A, and “0” to “20” are defined as the special display modes. Yes. Specifically, the symbol display mode “16” corresponds to the single line A, and a combination of symbols relating to green 7 (green 7-green 7-green 7) is assigned to any one of the pseudo winning lines. The symbol combination related to red 7 (red 7-red 7-red 7) is a symbol display mode that is not displayed on the pseudo pay line. The symbol display mode “17” corresponds to the single line B, and the symbol combination relating to red 7 is displayed on any one of the pseudo winning lines, and the symbol combination relating to green 7 is displayed on the pseudo winning line. This is a symbol display mode that is not displayed. The symbol display mode “18” corresponds to the double line A, and the symbol combination related to red 7 is displayed on one line of any two of the pseudo winning lines, and green 7 is displayed on the other line. This is a symbol display mode for displaying such symbol combinations. The symbol display mode “19” corresponds to the double line B, and is a symbol display mode in which a combination of symbols related to red 7 is displayed on any two of the pseudo pay lines. The symbol display mode “20” corresponds to a triple line, and a combination of symbols related to red 7 is displayed on two of any three of the pseudo winning lines, and green 7 is applied to the other line. It is a symbol display mode for displaying a combination of symbols.

  In addition, the symbol display mode determination table defines lottery values so that the probability of determining each symbol display mode differs for each of the special display mode first table to the special display mode fourth table. The expected value of the number of AT sets is shown to the player according to the display mode. Specifically, the symbol display mode “20”, that is, the symbol display only when the symbol display mode is determined based on the fourth table of the special display mode determined when the number of AT sets is “20” or more. There is a possibility that a triple line may be determined as a mode, and when the special display mode first table to the special display mode third table are determined, the symbol display mode “20” is not determined. Therefore, the player who is familiar with the symbol display mode can recognize that the number of AT sets is “20” or more when the symbol combination related to the above-mentioned triple line is displayed on the sub reel pseudo-winning line. Further, the symbol display mode “19”, that is, the special display mode table in which the double line B is determined as the symbol display mode is only the special display mode third table or the special display mode fourth table. When the symbol combination relating to the line B is displayed, the player can recognize that at least the number of AT sets is “10” or more. In addition, the symbol display mode “16”, that is, the single line A is easily determined by the special display mode table determined when the number of AT sets is small, and is determined by the special display mode table determined when the number of AT sets is large. It is hard to be done.

  Next, an effect number lottery table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the first effect number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second effect number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the third effect number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of the fourth effect number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the fifth effect number lottery table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The first effect number lottery table is used when the value of an AT notification number counter described later is “1” or more in the effect number lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. 69, or when the final game flag is on (AT game). It is a table used for determining the production number during the state. The second effect number lottery table is a table used to determine the effect number when the AT number is in a low probability state and not the MB carryover state in the effect number lottery process described later with reference to FIG. The third effect number lottery table is a table used to determine the effect number when the AT number is in a high probability state and not the MB carryover state in the effect number lottery process described later with reference to FIG. The fourth effect number lottery table is a table used to determine the effect number when the AT number is in the low probability state and the MB carryover state in the effect number lottery process described later with reference to FIG. The fifth effect number lottery table is a table used for determining the effect number when the AT number is in the high probability state and the MB carryover state in the effect number lottery process described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first effect number lottery table to the fifth effect number lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the effect numbers “0” to “20” are defined for each internal winning combination. The production number “0” corresponds to “no production”, and when the production number “0” is determined, no production suggesting an internal winning combination is generated.

  The production number “1” corresponds to the “left stop notification effect”, the production number “2” corresponds to the “medium stop notification effect”, and the effect number “3” corresponds to the “right stop notification effect”. is doing. “Left stop notification effect”, “intermediate stop notification effect”, and “right stop notification effect” turn on only the back lamp corresponding to the correct reel among the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, and make only the correct answer reel visible. Production. In the first effect number lottery table used during the AT gaming state, the effect number “1” is assigned when the 3 option combination L is determined as the internal winning combination, and the 3 option combination C is set as the internal winning combination. The lottery value is defined so that the production number “2” is always determined when the decision is made, and the production number “3” is decided when the 3-choice group R is decided as the internal winning combination.

  Therefore, the player performs the first stop operation on the reel whose back lamp is lit when the effect is executed, so that the correct combination 1 or the correct combination without establishing the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 is established. 2 can be established, and the game can be advantageously performed without shifting to the RT1 operation state in the RT2 operation state with a high probability that the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The production number “4” corresponds to “RT challenge production”. The “RT challenge effect” is an effect suggesting that the 3-option replay role group L, 3-option replay role group C, 3-option replay role group R, or special replay 2 is determined as the internal winning role. When the “RT challenge effect” is executed in the RT1 operating state, the player can recognize that the gaming state can be shifted to the RT2 operating state by performing a stop operation on the correct answer reel.

  The production number “5” corresponds to the “RT challenge / left notification production”, suggests that the 3-option replay role group L has been determined as an internal winning role, and corresponds to the left reel 2 which is the correct reel. This is an effect of lighting only the back lamp 48a. The production number “6” corresponds to “RT challenge / medium notification production”, suggests that the 3-choice replay role group C has been determined as an internal winning combination, and corresponds to the middle reel 3 which is the correct reel. This is an effect of lighting only the back lamp 48b. The production number “7” corresponds to the “RT challenge / right notification production”, suggests that the 3-option replay role group R has been determined as an internal winning combination, and corresponds to the right reel 4 which is the correct reel. This is an effect of lighting only the back lamp 48c. When the effect corresponding to the effect number is executed, the player can establish special replay 1 and special replay 2 by performing the first stop operation on the reel corresponding to the lit back lamp. When the state is the RT1 operating state, the gaming state can be shifted to the RT2 operating state.

  The production number “8” corresponds to the “freeze production”, and is an production informing that the special replay role group has been determined as the internal winning combination. When the special replay combination group is determined as the internal winning combination, “5” is determined as the lock information at the end. As described above, since the value of the lock counter corresponding to the end-time lock information “5” is “5000” (5.5865Sec), the value of the lock counter is “0” in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. "Freeze production" is executed until. Note that operations such as medal acceptance are invalidated until the value of the lock counter becomes “0”.

  The production number “9” corresponds to the “first turn-off production”, and only the back lamp corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation has been performed is turned off. The effect number “10” corresponds to the “second extinguishing effect”, and the back lamp corresponding to the reel on which the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed is extinguished. The production number “11” corresponds to the “third light-off effect”, and is an effect that turns off the back lamps corresponding to the reels on which the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, that is, all reels. .

  The production number “12” corresponds to “production after stopping at MB loss 0”, and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “0”. This is a production. The production number “13” corresponds to “production after stopping at MB loss 1”, and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “1”. This is a production. The production number “14” corresponds to “MB post-stop production production 2” and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “2”. This is a production. The production number “15” corresponds to “production after stopping at MB loss 3” and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “3”. This is a production. The “post-stop effect at MB loss 0” to the “post-stop effect at MB loss 3” are effects that suggest that the MB is not carried over as an internal winning combination.

  Further, in the second effect number lottery table or the third effect number lottery table determined when the MB carryover state is not established, when the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination, the effect numbers “12” to “12” The lottery value is defined so that any one of “15” is selected. Specifically, in the second effect number lottery table, “2560” is defined as the lottery value for selecting the effect numbers “12” to “15”, and in the third effect number lottery table, the effect number “5120” is defined as the lottery value for selecting “12” to “15”.

  When the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination and it is determined to select the production numbers “12” to “15”, the production numbers “12” to “15” are based on the above-described lock information at the end. Any production number is determined. The effects corresponding to the effect numbers “12” to “15” differ according to the value of the lock counter (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the end-time lock information. Specifically, the time at which the effect is executed is different based on the value of the lock counter. The larger the end-time lock information is, the longer the effect after the stop at MB loss is executed. More specifically, when “1” is determined as the end-time lock information, the value “1000” (1.1173Sec) of the lock counter corresponding to the end-time lock information “1” becomes “0”. Until the effect corresponding to the effect number “13” (effect 1 after stopping at MB loss) is executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. When “2” is determined as the end-time lock information, the production number “14” is obtained until the value “2000” (2.2346Sec) of the lock counter corresponding to the end-time lock information “2” becomes “0”. When the effect corresponding to is performed (the effect 2 after stopping at the time of MB loss) and the effect is being executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. When “3” is determined as the end-time lock information, the production number “15” is obtained until the lock counter value “3000” (3.3519 Sec) corresponding to the end-time lock information “3” becomes “0”. When the effect corresponding to is performed (effect 3 after stopping at MB loss) and the effect is being executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. When “0” is determined as the lock information at the time of termination, the operation corresponding to the production number “12” (production 0 after the stop at the time of MB loss) is performed without invalidating operations such as reception of medals. Executed.

  In this way, by determining the production number based on the lock information, operations such as medal acceptance are invalidated until the value of the lock counter at the end becomes “0”, so the player cancels the production. It is possible to enhance the interest in the production.

  The production number “16” corresponds to “production 0 after stopping when winning MB”, and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “0”. This is a production. The effect number “17” corresponds to “MB effect after stop when winning MB”, and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “1”. This is a production. The production number “18” corresponds to “production after stopping at MB win 2” and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “2”. This is a production. The production number “19” corresponds to “MB production after stopping at MB win 3”, and is executed with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is an internal winning combination and the lock information at the end is “3”. This is a production. It should be noted that the “post-stop effect when MB wins 0” to “post-stop effect after MB win 3” are effects that suggest that the player is in the MB carryover state as an internal winning combination.

  Further, in the fourth effect number lottery table or the fifth effect number lottery table determined in the case of the MB carryover state, the effect numbers “16” to “16” with a predetermined probability when the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination. The lottery value is defined so that any one of “19” is selected. Specifically, in the fourth effect number lottery table, “2560” is defined as the lottery value for selecting the effect numbers “16” to “19”, and in the fifth effect number lottery table, the effect number “5120” is defined as the lottery value for selecting “12” to “15”.

  When the normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination and it is determined to select the production numbers “16” to “19”, the production numbers “16” to “19” are based on the above-described lock information at the end. Any production number is determined. Further, the effects corresponding to the effect numbers “16” to “19” differ according to the value of the lock counter (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the end-time lock information. Specifically, the time at which the effect is executed is different based on the value of the lock counter. The larger the end-time lock information, the longer the effect after the MB winning stop is executed. More specifically, when “1” is determined as the end-time lock information, the value “1000” (1.1173Sec) of the lock counter corresponding to the end-time lock information “1” becomes “0”. Until the effect corresponding to the effect number “17” (the effect 1 after stopping at the time of MB winning) is executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. When “2” is determined as the end-time lock information, the production number “18” until the value “2000” (2.2346Sec) of the lock counter corresponding to the end-time lock information “2” becomes “0”. When the effect corresponding to is performed (the effect 2 after stopping at the time of MB winning) and the effect is being executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. When “3” is determined as the end-time lock information, the production number “19” is maintained until the lock counter value “3000” (3.3519 Sec) corresponding to the end-time lock information “3” becomes “0”. When the effect corresponding to is performed (the effect 3 after stopping at the time of MB winning) and the effect is being executed, operations such as reception of medals are invalidated. If “0” is determined as the end-time lock information, operations such as medal acceptance are not invalidated, and an effect corresponding to the effect number “16” (effect 0 after MB winning stop) is displayed. Executed.

  In addition, according to the production number lottery table shown in FIGS. 39 to 43, the production contents corresponding to the production numbers “12” to “19” are selected based on the lock information at the end. The production number (production content) may be determined based on the start-time lock information. The production number (production content) determined based on the start-time lock information differs according to the value of the lock counter (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the start-time lock information. Specifically, the time at which the effect is executed differs based on the value of the lock counter, and the effect is executed over a longer period as the start-time lock information is larger. For example, the effect determined when the start time lock information is “1” is an effect executed during 1.1173 Sec, and the effect determined when the start time lock information is “2”, An effect that is executed during 2.2346 Sec, and an effect that is determined when the start time lock information is “3” is an effect that is executed during 3.3519 Sec. When the effect is being executed The stop operation is invalidated. In this case, the gaming machine 1 determines at least one of the lock information at the end time or the lock information at the start time, and executes an effect corresponding to the length of the lock time based on the determined lock information.

  The production number “20” corresponds to the “MB notification production” and is an production suggesting that the MB is determined as an internal winning combination. Also, in the first effect number lottery table used in the AT gaming state, the lottery value is defined so that the effect number “20” is always determined when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination. . Note that the effect number “20” is not determined in the fourth effect number lottery table and the fifth effect number lottery table used in the MB carryover state.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 44, reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Also, the main CPU 64 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 65 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, the main CPU 64 performs initialization when power is turned on (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 66 when power is interrupted.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the setting switch 56S is on (step S2). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the setting switch 56S is on, the main CPU 64 performs a setting change process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S3), and proceeds to the process of step S7. On the other hand, when determining that the setting switch 56S is not turned on, the main CPU 64 next determines whether or not the backup is normal (step S4).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S4 that the backup has been normally performed, the main CPU 64 returns to the step at the time of power interruption (step S6). On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the backup is not normally performed, that is, when an error is detected, all the RAM areas are set to the initial values (step S5), and the process proceeds to step S7. Specifically, the data stored in the internal winning combination (display combination) storage area, carryover combination storage area, and operating flag storage area stored in the RAM 66 is cleared.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the processes of step S3, step S5, and step S26 described later, it determines whether or not the variable end lock control flag is on (step S7). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the variation end lock control flag is not ON, the main CPU 64 clears the designated storage area at the end of the game (step S8). Specifically, the main CPU 64 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 66 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 66, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of. On the other hand, when determining that the variation end lock control flag is on, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S7 until the variation end lock control flag is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S9).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S10). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted number counter is updated by checking the inserted medal sensor 9S and the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the input check of the start switch 33S, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 64 extracts a random number value for determining the internal winning combination and lock information (step S11). Specifically, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49 (step S12). Specifically, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 15), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 20 and 21). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 62 (step S13). The start command includes various kinds of information such as internal winning combination information, gaming state information, and lock information.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the fluctuation start lock control flag is on (step S14). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the fluctuation start lock control flag is not ON, the main CPU 64 transmits a reel rotation start command to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S15). On the other hand, when determining that the fluctuation start lock control flag is on, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S15 until it is determined that the fluctuation start lock control flag is off.

  Next, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S16). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the main reels 2 to 4 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S17). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the above-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 22), and determines the display combination based on the symbol combination displayed along the effective line (step S18).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 62 (step S19). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the change end lock control flag is ON (step S20). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the variation end lock control flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S22. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the variable end lock control flag is on, the main CPU 64 refers to the lock counter determination table (see FIG. 18) and sets the counter value corresponding to the end-time lock information to the lock counter. Set (step S21), the process proceeds to step S22.

  The main CPU 64 performs a medal payout process when it is determined in the process of step S20 that the variation end lock control flag is not on, or when the process of step S21 is completed (step S22). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 64 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 66 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the stored number display unit 17 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 64 controls the hopper 72 by the hopper drive circuit 76 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, the main CPU 64 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S23). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the number of medals paid out in the process of step S22 is subtracted from the value of the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S24). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB operating flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S25), and proceeds to the process of step S27. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 performs RT control processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S26), and proceeds to the processing of step S27.

  When the process of step S25 or step S26 is completed, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S27). When this process ends, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S7.

  In this way, the main CPU 64 executes the processing from step S7 to step S27 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S27 ends, the processing in step S7 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the setting change process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the setting change process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 stores the set value stored in the RAM area from the RAM area into the register (step S41).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the start lever 33 is on (step S42). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start lever 33 is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S45. On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 33 is not on, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the reset switch 55S is on (step S43). Note that the set value is fixed by turning on the start lever 33.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S43 that the reset switch 55S is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S42. On the other hand, when determining that the reset switch 55S is on, the main CPU 64 updates the set value stored in the register (step S44), and proceeds to the processing of step S42. The set value is updated by sequentially increasing from “1” to “H” every time the reset switch is turned on. When the set value is “H”, the set value is “1” by turning on the reset switch 55S. It becomes. Further, the main CPU 64 repeats the processes of steps S42 to S44 until it is determined in the process of step S42 that the start lever 33 is on.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start lever 33 is ON in the process of step S42, the main CPU 64 stores the set value stored in the register in the RAM 66 (step S45) and stores the operating flag stored in the RAM 66. The area data is cleared (step S46). Note that the game state becomes the general game state by clearing the data in the operating flag storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the setting switch 56S is off (step S47). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the setting switch 56S is off, the main CPU 64 ends the setting change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the setting switch is not turned off, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S47 until the setting switch 56S is turned off. When the main CPU 64 ends the setting change process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S61). At this time, when determining that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 turns on the CB operating flag (step S62), and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 64 is always in the CB gaming state when it is in the MB operating state by the bonus operation monitoring process. When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S10 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49, the internal lottery process will be described. 48 and 49 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S71). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the internal lottery table for the general gaming state as the internal lottery table and sets the number of lotteries as the number of lotteries when all the operating flags are off, that is, in the general gaming state. 10 "is determined. When the RT1 operating flag is ON, the RT1 operating state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “15” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the RT2 operating flag is on, the RT2 operating state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “12” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the MB1 operating flag is on, the MB1 operating state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. Further, when the MB2 operating flag is on, the MB2 operating state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S72).

  Next, the main CPU 64 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S73). Specifically, the main CPU 64 copies the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 in the process of step S11 as random number data to the random number data storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S74).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as random number data (step S75). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S74 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area with the subtraction result.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S75, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S76). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S81), and proceeds to the processing of step S82. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been set, it subtracts “1” from the winning number (step S77) and subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S78). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S79).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S79, the main role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are each set to “0” (step S80). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S74. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S74 to step S79 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S80 or the process of step S81, the main CPU 64 then determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is less than “7”, that is, the small role / replay data pointer. It is determined whether or not the value is any one of “1” to “6” (step S82). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than “7”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S84. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than “7”, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S83), and proceeds to the processing of step S87.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than “7” in the process of step S82, the small role / replay data pointer is less than “9”, that is, the small role / replay data pointer. It is determined whether or not the value of the data pointer is “7” or “8” (step S84). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than “9”, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S85), and proceeds to the processing of step S87. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is not less than “9”, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S86), and proceeds to the processing of step S87.

  When the processing of step S83, step S85, or step S86 is completed, the main CPU 64 then refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (Step S87).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area designated by the address (step S88). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores data 1, data 2 and data 3 of the winning request flag defined in the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay, respectively, in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 Store in the area, internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S89). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S93. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “0” (step S90).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the small role replay data pointer is “0” in the process of step S90, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S93. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the small role replay data pointer is not “0”, the main CPU 64 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer (step). S91). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired winning request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S92), and proceeds to the processing of step S93. Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the hit request flag data 3 defined in the bonus internal winning combination determination table in the carryover combination storage area.

  The main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in the process of step S89, determines that the bonus data pointer is “0” in the process of step S90, or performs the process of step S92. After the execution, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S93).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S94). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S96. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is on, in addition to the bit set based on the small combination / replay data pointer determined in the internal lottery process, the bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area ? 5, "1" is set to bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S95), and the process proceeds to step S96.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S94 that the CB operating flag is not on, or when the process of step S95 is completed, the main CPU 64 then performs a lock lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S96). The internal lottery process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S13 in FIG.

  The main CPU 64 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, the lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the lock lottery table performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines the type of the lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S101). Specifically, when the RT1 operating flag is on, the RT1 operating state lock lottery table is determined as the lock lottery table and “12” is determined as the number of lotteries. When the RT2 operating flag is ON, the RT2 operating state lock lottery table is determined as the lock lottery table and “11” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a lock number (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 64 acquires a random number value and sets it as random number data (step S103). Specifically, the main CPU 64 copies the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 in the process of step S11 as random number data to the random number data storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the lock lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the lock number (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the value indicated by the random number data, and sets the subtraction result as random number data (step S105). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S104 from the value indicated by the random number data stored in the random number data storage area, and updates the random number data storage area with the subtraction result.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process of step S105, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S106). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been obtained, the main CPU 64 obtains start-time lock information and end-time lock information based on the lock number (step S110), and proceeds to the processing of step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been set, it subtracts “1” from the lock number and subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S107). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S108).

  When determining that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S108, the main CPU 64 sets “0” as the start lock information and the end lock information (step S109), and proceeds to the process of step S111. . On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S104. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S104 to step S108 until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is performed.

  After completing the process of step S109 or the process of step S110, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the start-time lock information is “0” (step S111). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start-time lock information is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S114. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start time lock information is not “0”, the main CPU 64 turns on the variable start lock control flag (step S112), and sets the value of the counter corresponding to the start time lock information to the lock counter. Set (step S113), the process proceeds to step S114.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the start-time lock information is “0” in the process of step S111, or when the process of step S110 is completed, then, whether the end-time lock information is “0” or not. Is discriminated (step S114). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the lock information at the time of termination is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the lock lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the end-time lock information is not “0”, the main CPU 64 turns on the variable end lock control flag (step S115) and ends the lock lottery process.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the lock lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S13 of FIG. 44 through the process of step S96 of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S121). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines whether stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS corresponding to the rotating reels 2 to 4 are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that a valid stop switch has not been pressed, it executes the process of step S121 again. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S121 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines in step S121 that an effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 64 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S122).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S123). Here, the number of sliding frames is the number of frames from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position based on the number of sliding frames determined in the sliding frame number determination process and the stop start position (step S124). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the stop control position by adding the number of sliding frames determined in the sliding frame number determination process and the stop start position. Here, when a pressing operation is performed on the stop buttons 34 to 36, the symbol positions corresponding to the symbols in the middle areas 39LM, 39CM, and 39RM of the main reels 2 to 4 are referred to as “stop start positions”. The stop control for stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames “3” from the stop start position in the middle regions 39LM, 39CM, 39RM of the main reels 2 to 4 is referred to as “retraction”. The stop control position is a symbol position corresponding to a symbol that is stopped and displayed in the middle regions 39LM, 39CM, and 39RM of the main reels 2 to 4 when the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position. For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 2 is “10” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “2”, the main CPU 64 determines “12” as the stop control position of the left reel 2 and The rotation of the left reel 2 is stopped so that the symbol at the position “12” is stopped and displayed in the middle area 39LM of the left reel 2 of the symbol display area 39.

  Next, the main CPU 64 proceeds to stop control position waiting (step S125). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stops the reel stop control process based on the determined stop control position until a reel control process (step S205) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 57) described later is performed. . When the main CPU 64 stops the corresponding reel by the reel control process (step S205) of the interrupt process, the main CPU 64 restarts the reel stop control process from step S125.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S126). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 34 to 36 for which the pressing operation is effective (step S127). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that there are stop buttons 34 to 36 for which the pressing operation is effective, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S121. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S121 to step S127 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that there are no stop buttons 34 to 36 for which the pressing operation is effective, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S18 in FIG.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets “4” as the number of symbol checks (step S131).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S132). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S135. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the left stop button 34 has been pressed (step S133).

  When determining that the left stop button 34 has not been pressed in the process of step S133, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S137. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left stop button 34 has been pressed, the number of symbol checks is changed to “2” (step S134), and the process proceeds to step S137.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S132 that the MB operating flag is not on, then the internal winning combination is the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, the 3-choice role group R, the dummy role. It is determined whether the group L, the dummy role group C, the dummy role group R, the 3 option replay role group L, the 3 option replay role group C, or the 3 option replay role group R (step S135). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the internal winning combination is the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, the 3-choice role group R, the dummy role group L, the dummy role group C, the dummy role group R, and the 3-option replay role group L. When it is determined that it is neither the 3 option replay role group C nor the 3 option replay role group R, the process proceeds to step S137. On the other hand, the main CPU 64 has an internal winning combination of a 3-choice role group L, a 3-choice role group C, a 3-choice role group R, a dummy role group L, a dummy role group C, a dummy role group R, a 3-option replay role group L, When it is determined that it is any of the 3 option replay role group C and the 3 option replay role group R, the 3 option role stop process described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed (step S136), and the slip frame number determination process is completed. Let

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the left stop button 34 has not been pressed in the process of step S133, the internal winning combination in the process of step S135 is the three-choice group L, the three-choice group C, the three-choice role When it is determined that it is not any of the group R, the dummy role group L, the dummy role group C, the dummy role group R, the 3 option replay role group L, the 3 option replay role group C, and the 3 option replay role group R, or a step When the processing of S134 is completed, the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the symbol check count from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched (step S137), and the slip is determined based on the search result. The number of frames is determined (step S138), and the sliding frame number determination process is terminated.

  The main CPU 64 reduces the number of sliding symbols that can stop the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination on the effective line by the processing of step S136 and step S138 from “0” frames to “3”. It is determined from the frames (“0” frame or “1” frame in the MB operation state). At this time, since the main CPU 64 has a plurality of symbols related to the internal winning combination that can be stopped on the effective line, when there are a plurality of candidates for the number of sliding symbols, the main CPU 64 selects a symbol having a higher priority order. The number of sliding frames is determined so that it stops at the top. The priority order is defined as follows. First, the first priority is a symbol related to replay, and then the second priority is a symbol related to a bonus combination. The third and higher priorities are symbols relating to small roles, and the priority is higher in order of increasing number of medals out of small roles. Further, when the result of the internal lottery is lost, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols so that no combination is established.

  In the present embodiment, when the MB is in an operating state, 75 ms after the stop signal based on the stop operation is output by the stop switch 78LS for only the left reel 2 of the three reels 2 to 4. Stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within. For this reason, the main CPU 64 determines either “0” frame or “1” frame as the number of sliding frames by setting the symbol check count to “2” in the process of step S134.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the sliding frame number determination process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S124 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 51).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the three-choice combination stop process will be described. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the three-choice combination stop process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether the internal winning combination is any one of the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, the three-choice role group R, the dummy role group L, the dummy role group C, and the dummy role group R. Determination is made (step S141). At this time, the main CPU 64 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, the three-choice role group R, the dummy role group L, the dummy role group C, and the dummy role group R. Sometimes, the process proceeds to step S148. On the other hand, the main CPU 64 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the three alternative combination group L, the three alternative combination group C, the three alternative combination group R, the dummy combination group L, the dummy combination group C, and the dummy combination group R. If so, it is then determined whether or not the correct answer flag is on (step S142).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the correct answer flag is on in the process of step S142, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to the correct answer stops on the active line (step S146), and proceeds to the process of step S154. . On the other hand, when determining that the correct answer flag is not on, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is during the first stop operation (step S143). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not at the time of the first stop operation, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to the falling combination or the dummy combination stops on the effective line (step S147), and the process of step S154 Transition. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is during the first stop operation, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the reel for which the stop operation has been performed is a correct reel corresponding to the three-choice group that is an internal winning combination. (Step S144).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S144 that the reel for which the stop operation has been performed is the correct reel, the main CPU 64 turns on the correct flag (step S145) and stops the symbol related to the correct combination on the active line. The number of sliding frames to be determined is determined (step S146), and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is not the correct reel, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to the falling combination or dummy combination stops on the active line (step S147), and step The process proceeds to S154.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S141, the main CPU 64 determines whether the internal winning combination is any of the three alternative combination group L, the three alternative combination group C, the three alternative combination group R, the dummy combination group L, the dummy combination group C, and the dummy combination group R. However, if it is determined that the internal winning combination is any one of the three-choice replay role group L, the three-choice replay role group C, and the three-choice replay role group R, then whether or not the correct flag is on. Is determined (step S148). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the correct answer flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to special replay stops on the active line (step S152), and proceeds to the processing of step S154. On the other hand, when determining that the correct answer flag is not on, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is during the first stop operation (step S149).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S149 that it is not at the time of the first stop operation, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to the normal replay stops on the active line (step S153), and performs the process of step S154. Transition. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is during the first stop operation, it is next determined whether or not the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is a correct reel corresponding to the three-choice replay combination group that is an internal winning combination. A determination is made (step S150). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is the correct reel, the main CPU 64 turns on the correct flag (step S151), and at the same time the sliding coma on which the symbol related to the special replay stops on the active line The number is determined (step S152), and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is not the correct reel, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols at which the symbol related to the normal replay stops on the active line (step S153), and the process of step S154 Migrate to

  Next, after finishing the process of step S146, the process of step S147, the process of step S152, or the process of step S153, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not it is a third stop operation time (step S154). ). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that it is during the third stop operation, the main CPU 64 initializes (turns off) the correct answer flag (step S155), and ends the three-choice stop process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not at the time of the third stop operation, the main CPU 64 ends the process at the time of the three-option combination stop.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the three-choice combination stop process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S124 in FIG. 51 through the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 52).

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed by the main control circuit 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S161).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S161 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs MB end time processing (step S162). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the MB operating flag that is on, and turns off the CB operating flag when the CB operating flag is on.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S163), and ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S27 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control process performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is special replay 1 or special replay 2 (step S171). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is special replay 1 or special replay 2, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT2 operating flag (step S172) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not the special replay 1 or the special replay 2, it next determines whether or not the display combination is the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 (step S173).

  When determining that the display combination is not the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 in the process of step S173, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT1 operating flag (step S174) and ends the RT control process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S27 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S181). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S185. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 64 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S182). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “80” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the MB operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S183) and transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 62 (step S184), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S181, the main CPU 64 then determines whether the display combination is one of normal replay, special replay 1, or special replay 2 ( Step S185). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is neither normal replay, special replay 1 or special replay 2, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is normal replay, special replay 1, or special replay 2, the main CPU 64 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S186), and bonus operation check processing End.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S7 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 44) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 57, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 61 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 64 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 66. (Step S201). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs input port check processing (step S202). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an input state command setting process (step S203). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the input of the start lever and the operation stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs communication data transmission processing (step S204). Specifically, the main CPU 64 transmits a command to the sub control circuit 62.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel control process (step S205). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 64 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 62 when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 51), the main CPU 64 sets the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel to the planned stop position. Control is performed to stop the main reel when the value becomes the same as the value shown. For example, when the value indicating the scheduled stop position is “4”, the main CPU 64 performs control for stopping the corresponding main reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the lock counter is “0” (step S206). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the lock counter is “0”, it proceeds to the processing of step S210. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock counter is not “0”, the lock counter is updated (step S207). Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the value of the lock counter.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the lock counter is “0” (step S208).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S208 that the lock counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S210. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock counter is “0”, the fluctuation start lock control flag or the fluctuation end lock control flag that is on is turned off (step S209), and the process proceeds to step S210.

  The main CPU 64 determines that the lock counter is “0” in the process of step S206, determines that the lock counter is not “0” in the process of step S208, or after completing the process of step S209. Then, a lamp and 7SEG drive control process is performed (step S210). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns on or off each display unit (payout number display unit 16, stored number display unit 17) according to the display numerical value, and various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 25). The WIN lamp 26 and the insert lamp 27) are turned on or off at appropriate times.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a lock counter management process (step S211), and restores the register by referring to the value saved in the RAM 66 in the process of step S201 (step S212). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In the processing described below, a multi-thread multi-task operation system is employed as an OS (operation system) that executes processing. That is, a certain task group and another task group execute processing while preemption (interpretation) of the effective right.

  First, referring to FIG. 58, the power-on process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a flowchart of power-on processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs an initialization process (step S230). Specifically, an error check of the RAM 84, a task system initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates a ramp control task described later using FIG. 59 (step S231), activates a sound control task described later using FIG. 60 (step S232), and a 4th reel described later using FIG. Activation of the control task (step S233), the sub CPU 82, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62, activates the sub reel control task (step S234) and proceeds to the processing of step S235. Note that the processing in steps S231 to S234 is a task group that performs an interrupt process every time a predetermined time elapses by a timer.

  Sub CPU82 starts the main board | substrate communication task mentioned later using FIG. 63, after complete | finishing the process of step S234 (step S235). The main board communication task is a task group that performs an interrupt process when a command is received from the main control circuit 61.

  Next, the lamp control task activated in the process of step S231 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a lamp control task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S241). Specifically, predetermined initialization processing is performed on lamp-related data such as the reel back lamps 47a to 47c, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c, and the reel back lamp 49.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for an event of 2 ms (step S242). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 executes other tasks until a 2 ms interrupt event message is received.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a sub reel control task (step S243). Specifically, a sub-reel control task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62, is executed, and after executing the sub-reel control task, the process returns to the lamp control task and the process proceeds to step S244.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires lamp data from the lamp storage area (step S244). The lamp data is effect data for causing the lamps such as the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c, the reel back lamps 48 a to 48 c, and the reel back lamp 49 to blink as effects, and the lamp data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp data analysis processing (step S245), performs lamp lighting control processing for lighting each lamp for production (step S246), and proceeds to processing of step S242.

  Next, the sound control task activated in the process of step S232 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a sound control task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs a sound related data initialization process (step S251). Specifically, predetermined initialization processing is performed on sound-related data output from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp control task (step S252). Specifically, the lamp control task shown in FIG. 59 is executed, and after executing the lamp control task, the process returns to the sound control task and proceeds to the process of step S253.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires sound data from the sound storage area (step S253). The sound data is effect data for outputting sound from the speakers 54, 96 L, and 96 R, and the sound data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs sound data analysis processing (step S254), performs sound output control processing for outputting sound from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R (step S255), and proceeds to processing of step S252.

  Next, the 4th reel control task activated in the process of step S233 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the 4th reel control task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs initialization processing for 4th reel related data (step S261). Specifically, a predetermined initialization process is performed on the related data of the 4th reel 8.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a sound control task (step S262). Specifically, the sound control task shown in FIG. 60 is executed, and after executing the sound control task, the process returns to the 4th reel control task, and the process proceeds to step S263.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires 4th reel data from the 4th reel storage area (step S263). The 4th reel data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs 4th reel data analysis processing (step S264), performs 4th reel control processing for rotationally driving the 4th reel 8 for the effect (step S265), and proceeds to the processing of step S262.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the sub reel control task activated in the process of step S234 will be described. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a sub reel control task by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs initialization processing of sub reel related data (step S271). Specifically, a predetermined initialization process is performed on the related data of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a 4th reel control task (step S272). Specifically, the 4th reel control task shown in FIG. 61 is executed, and after the 4th reel control task is executed, the process returns to the sub reel control task and the process proceeds to step S273.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 acquires sub reel data from the sub reel storage area (step S273). The sub reel data is effect data for rotationally driving the sub reels 5 to 7, and the sub reel data is stored in the ROM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs sub reel data analysis processing (step S274), performs sub reel control processing for rotationally driving the sub reels 5 to 7 for the effect (step S275), and proceeds to the processing of step S272.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the main board communication task activated in the process of step S235 will be described. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main board communication task by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 initializes the transmission message queue (step S281). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 checks for command reception (step S282). Specifically, the command transmitted from the main control circuit 61 is received, and the type information is extracted from the received command.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S283). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S282. In other words, the sub CPU 82 repeats the processes of steps S282 to S283 until it is determined in the process of step S283 that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command is received, it creates game information based on the received command (step S284). Specifically, game information such as lock information is created from the received command.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 stores the game information created in the process of step S284 in the game data storage area of the RAM 84 (step S285).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a received command analysis process to be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S286). When this process ends, the sub CPU 82 returns to the process of step S282.

  Next, received command analysis processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of received command analysis processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S301). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the start command has been received, it performs a start command reception process (to be described later) with reference to FIG. 65 (step S302), and ends the received command analysis process. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (step S303).

  When determining that the reel rotation start command has been received in the process of step S303, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S304), and ends the received command analysis process. On the other hand, when determining that the reel rotation start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S305).

  When determining that the reel stop command has been received in the process of step S305, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S306), and ends the received command analysis process. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 determines whether a display command has been received (step S307).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S307 that a display command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs display command reception processing described later with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72 (step S308), and ends the received command analysis processing. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S309).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S309 that a bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs bonus start command reception processing (step S310), and ends the received command analysis processing. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S311).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S311 that a bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs bonus end command reception processing (step S312), and ends the received command analysis processing. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the command (step S313), and ends the received command analysis process.

  When the sub CPU 82 terminates the received command analysis process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S282 of the main board communication task (see FIG. 63).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, a process at the time of receiving a start command by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of start command reception processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is MB (step S331). At this time, when determining that the internal winning combination is MB, the sub CPU 82 turns on the carryover flag (step S332), and proceeds to the processing of step S333. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not the MB, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S333.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not MB in the process of step S331, or when the process of step S332 is completed, the sub CPU 82 performs a game number counter update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S333). The process proceeds to step S334.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S334). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT1 operation state (sub), the process proceeds to step S336. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 82 is in the RT1 operating state (sub), the sub CPU 82 performs AT lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S335), and proceeds to the processing of step S336.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 operation state (sub) in the process of step S334, or after finishing the process of step S335, the sub CPU 82 performs a symbol display mode determination process to be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S336). Next, an effect number lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 69 is performed (step S337).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data at the start operation based on the effect number (step S338), and ends the start command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the process at the time of receiving the start command, the process proceeds to the process of step S282 of the main board communication task (see FIG. 63) via FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 66 is a view showing a flowchart of the game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more (step S351). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S357. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the AT notification number counter (step S352). It is determined whether or not it is 1 ”or more (step S353).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more in the process of step S353, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S357. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the AT set number counter (step S354) and turns on the final game flag. (Step S355), the AT notification flag is turned off (Step S356), and the process proceeds to Step S357.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S351, and determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more in the process of step S353, Alternatively, after finishing the process of step S356, it is next determined whether or not the AT high probability state flag is ON (step S357). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the AT high probability state flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 ends the game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when determining that the AT high probability state flag is ON, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the AT high probability game number counter (step S358), and proceeds to the process of step S359.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the AT high probability game number counter is “1” or more (step S359). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT high probability game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT high probability game number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 turns off the AT high probability state flag (step S360) and turns on the AT low probability state flag (step S360). Step S361), the game number counter update process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the game number counter updating process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S334 in FIG.

  Next, an AT lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of AT lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only the special replay 2 (step S371). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not only the special replay 2, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S <b> 374. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is only the special replay 2, the sub CPU 82 refers to the first AT lottery table (see FIG. 34), determines the number of temporary AT sets (step S 372), and determines the determined temporary AT. The set number is set in the temporary AT set number counter (step S373), and the process proceeds to step S379.

  If the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not the special replay 2 in the process of step S371, then the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the special replay combination group (step S374). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not the special replay combination group, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S376. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is the special replay combination group, the sub CPU 82 sets “500” to the AT notification number counter and “1” to the temporary AT set number counter (step S375). Then, the process proceeds to step S379.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S374 that the internal winning combination is not the special replay role group, the internal winning role is the 3 option replay role group L, the 3 option replay role group C, the 3 option replay role group. It is determined whether or not any of R (step S376). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the 3-option replay role group L, 3-option replay role group C, and 3-option replay role group R, the AT lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is any one of the 3-option replay role group L, 3-option replay role group C, and 3-option replay role group R, the second AT lottery table (see FIG. 35). The temporary AT set number is determined with reference to (step S377), the determined temporary AT set number is set in the temporary AT set number counter (step S378), and the process proceeds to step S379.

  On the other hand, after finishing the process of step S373, the process of step S375, or the process of step S378, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the value of the temporary AT set number counter is “1” or more ( Step S379).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the temporary AT set number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the temporary AT set number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 turns on the AT determination flag (step S380) and ends the AT lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the AT lottery process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S336 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the symbol display mode determination processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. In addition, FIG. 68 is a figure which shows the flowchart of the symbol display mode determination process by sub CPU82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 operation state (sub) (step S401). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT2 operation state (sub), the process proceeds to step S411. On the other hand, when determining that the RT2 operation state (sub) is in the sub CPU 82, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more (step S402).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S402 that the value of the AT set number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S411. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT notification flag is on (step S403).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S403 that the AT notification flag is on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S411. On the other hand, when determining that the AT notification flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 performs a 7-winning lottery process (step S404). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 refers to a 7-winning lottery table (not shown) and determines whether or not to display a symbol related to the special symbol on any one of the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L. In the 7-winning lottery table, a lottery value of “8192” is defined as a 7-winning lottery, and a 7-winning lottery is won with a probability of “8192/32768 (25%)”.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a 7-winning lottery has been won as a result of the 7-winning lottery process in step S404 (step S405). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the 7-winning lottery has been won, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S408. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the 7-winning lottery is not won, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is any one of the three alternative combination group L, the three alternative combination group C, and the three alternative combination group R. It discriminate | determines (step S406).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S406 that the internal winning combination is any one of the three alternative combination group L, the three alternative combination group C, and the three alternative combination group R, the sub CPU 82 turns on the three alternative combination group notification flag. (Step S407), the process proceeds to Step S408. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not any of the 3 alternative combination group L, the 3 alternative combination group C, and the 3 alternative combination group R, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S411.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S405 that the 7 winning lottery has been won, after the process of step S407 is completed, the sub CPU 82 refers to the special display mode table determination table (see FIG. 37) and sets the AT set number counter. Based on the above, a special display mode table is determined (step S408). Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the symbol display mode determination table (see FIG. 38) and determines the symbol display mode based on the special display mode table and the lottery value (step S409).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 turns on the special display mode flag (step S410), and ends the symbol display mode determination process.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT2 operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S401, the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT set number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S402. When it is determined in the process that the AT notification flag is ON, or in the process of step S406, it is determined that the internal winning combination is not any of the 3 alternative combination group L, the 3 alternative combination group C, and the 3 alternative combination group R. Sometimes, the symbol display mode is determined based on the normal display mode determination table (not shown) and the internal winning combination (step S411), and the symbol display mode determination process is terminated.

  The symbol display mode is a combination of symbols displayed on any one of the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L connecting the sub-symbol display regions 5A, 6A, and 7A. The special display mode and the normal display mode are displayed. There is an aspect. The special display mode is a case where a 7-winner win is won or a 7-winner win is not won, and any of the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, and the 3-choice role group R is selected as an internal winning combination. When determined, a special symbol combination (“Green 7 symbol-Green 7 symbol-Green 7 symbol”, “Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol-Red 7 symbol”) is a pseudo winning line 1L to 5L. This is a display mode to be displayed. In addition, the normal display mode is a combination of symbols different from the special display mode ("cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol", "red apple symbol-red apple symbol-red apple symbol", "cherry symbol-cherry symbol- ANY symbol ”,“ Replay symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol ”, etc.) are displayed on any of the pseudo winning lines 1L-5L based on the internal winning combination.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the symbol display mode determination process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S337 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the effect number lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect number lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more (step S421). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S426. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, it determines whether or not the final game flag is on (step S422).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S422 that the final game flag is on, the sub CPU 82 turns off the final game flag (step S423), and proceeds to the process of step S426. On the other hand, when determining that the final game flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the three-choice role group notification flag is on (step S424).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S424 that the three-choice group notification flag is on, the sub-CPU 82 turns off the three-choice group notification flag (step S425), and proceeds to the process of step S426. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the three-choice group notification flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S427.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is “1” or more in the process of step S421, after the process of step S423 or step S425 is completed, the first effect number lottery table (FIG. 39), an effect number is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S426), and the process proceeds to step S434.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S424 that the three-choice group notification flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT high probability state flag is on (step S427). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the AT high probability state flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S431. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the AT high probability state flag is on, it then determines whether or not the carryover flag is on (step S428).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the carryover flag is not on in the process of step S428, that is, determines that the carryover flag is not in the MB carryover state, the sub CPU 82 refers to the third effect number lottery table (see FIG. 41) and An effect number is determined based on the lock information (step S430), and the process proceeds to step S434. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the carryover flag is on, that is, the MB carryover state, the sub CPU 82 refers to the fifth effect number lottery table (see FIG. 43) and determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the lock information. Is determined (step S429), and the process proceeds to step S434.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S427 that the AT high probability state flag is not on, that is, when it is determined that the AT low probability state is present, it then determines whether or not the carryover flag is on. (Step S431). At this time, when determining that the carryover flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 refers to the second effect number lottery table (see FIG. 40) and determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the lock information (step S433). ), The process proceeds to step S434. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover flag is ON, the sub CPU 82 refers to the fourth effect number lottery table (see FIG. 42) and determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the lock information (step S432). The process proceeds to step S434.

  Sub CPU82 sets the determined production number after finishing the process of step S426, step S429, step S430, step S432, or step S433 (step S434), and completes production number lottery processing.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the effect number lottery process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S338 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the reel stop command reception processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 70 is a flowchart of the reel stop command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special display mode flag is on (step S441). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the special display mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 82 determines a symbol stop table based on the special display mode (step S445), and proceeds to the processing of step S446. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the special display mode flag is not ON, the symbol display mode check process (step S442), the operation stop button is confirmed (step S443), and based on the symbol display mode and the operation stop button. The symbol stop table is determined (step S444), and the process proceeds to step S446. In addition, in the symbol stop table (not shown) determined in the process of step S444 or step S445, which symbol is to be stopped and displayed on the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L according to the timing when the stop operation is detected. The stop symbol data shown is defined. In particular, in the symbol stop table determined in the process of step S445, the symbol combination related to the special display mode is displayed on the pseudo pay lines 1L to 5L regardless of when the stop operation is detected at any time. Data is specified. In addition, as the symbol stop table determined in the process of step S445, stop symbol data for displaying the symbol combination according to the special display mode on the pseudo pay lines 1L to 5L only when a stop operation is detected at a predetermined time. A prescribed symbol stop table may be used.

  After completing the process of step S444 or the process of step S445, the sub CPU 82 determines stop symbol data based on the symbol stop table and the stop command reception timing (step S446), and the determined stop symbol data is sub-reel. The storage area is set (step S447), and the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S282 of the main board communication task (see FIG. 63) via FIG.

  Next, display command reception processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG. 71 and 72 are flowcharts of the display command reception process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination is the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2 (step S451). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2, the process proceeds to the process of step S454. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the RT2 operating state (sub) is set (step S452).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S452 that the RT2 operation state (sub) is not established, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S466. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 82 is in the RT2 operation state (sub), the sub CPU 82 changes to the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S453), and proceeds to the processing of step S466.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S451 that the display combination is not the falling combination 1 or the falling combination 2, it determines whether or not the AT determination flag is on (step S454). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the AT determination flag is not ON, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S462. On the other hand, when determining that the AT determination flag is on, the sub CPU 82 turns off the AT determination flag (step S455), and determines whether the display combination is special replay 1 or special replay 2 (step S456). ).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not the special replay 1 or the special replay 2 in the process of step S456, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S461. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is the special replay 1 or the special replay 2, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S457).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in step S457 that the RT1 operation state is not sub (sub), the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S466. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), it changes to the RT2 operating state (sub) (step S458), clears the AT high probability game number counter, and turns off the AT high probability state flag. At the same time, the AT low probability state flag is turned on (step S459), and the process proceeds to step S460.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets the set number set in the temporary AT set number counter in the AT set number counter (step S460), and proceeds to the process of step S461.

  When determining that the display combination is not special replay 1 or special replay 2 in the process of step S456, or after finishing the process of step S460, the sub CPU 82 clears the temporary AT set number counter (step S461). The process proceeds to step S466.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S454 that the AT determination flag is not ON, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more (step S462). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT set number counter is not equal to or greater than “1”, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S466. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT set number counter is “1” or more, the display combination is any of lost, chance combination, unquestioned small combination 1 to unquestioned small combination 4, or MB. Whether or not (step S463).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S463 that the display combination is not any of the lost, chance combination, unquestioned small combination 1 to unquestioned small combination 4, or MB, the process proceeds to step S466. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is any of the lost combination, chance combination, unquestioned combination 1 to unquestioned combination 4, or MB, the additional lottery table (see FIG. 36) is referred to, and the AT The number of sets is added and lottery processing is performed (step S464), the determined number of AT sets is added to the value of the AT set number counter (step S465), and the process proceeds to step S466.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT2 operating state (sub) in the process of step S452, and determines that it is not the RT1 operating state (sub) in the process of step S457, the sub CPU 82 counts the AT set number counter in the process of step S462. When it is determined that the value is not “1” or more, in the processing of step S463, when it is determined that the display combination is not any of the lost, chance combination, unquestioned small combination 1 to unquestioned small combination 4, or MB, step S453. After the above process, the process of step S461 or the process of step S465 is completed, it is then determined whether or not the display combination is a chance combination or an MB (step S466). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not a chance combination or MB, the process proceeds to step S474. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is the chance combination or MB, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the RT1 operation state (sub) is in effect (step S467).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is not established in the process of step S467, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S474. On the other hand, when determining that the RT1 operation state (sub) is in the sub CPU 82, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT low probability state flag is ON (step S468). At this time, when the sub CPU 71 determines that the AT low probability state flag is not on, the sub CPU 71 proceeds to the process of step S474. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT low probability state flag is ON, AT high probability game number determination processing is performed (step S469). Specifically, the AT high probability game number determination table (not shown) is referred to, and the AT high probability game number is determined by lottery. Note that “0” may be determined as the AT high probability game number.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds the AT high probability game number determined in the process of step S469 to the AT high probability game number counter (step S470), and the value of the AT high probability game number counter is “1” or more. Whether or not (step S471). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT high probability game number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S474. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the AT high probability game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 turns on the AT high probability state flag (step S472) and turns off the AT low probability state flag (step S472). The process proceeds to step S473) and step S474.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not the chance combination or MB in the process of step S466, and determines that it is not the RT1 operation state (sub) in the process of step S467, the sub CPU 82 performs AT in the process of step S468. When it is determined that the low probability state flag is not ON, when it is determined that the value of the AT high probability game number counter is not “1” or more in the process of step S471, or after the process of step S473 is ended, Next, it is determined whether or not the display combination (sub reel) is a combination of special symbols (step S474). Specifically, "Red 7 design-Red 7 design-Red 7 design", "Green 7 design-" are placed on any of the pseudo winning lines 1L to 5L connecting the sub reel design display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination “green 7 symbol-green 7 symbol” is displayed. At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination (sub reel) is not a combination of special symbols, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S480. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination (sub reel) is a special symbol combination, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the value of the AT notification number counter is “500” (step S475).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S475 that the value of the AT notification number counter is “500”, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S478. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is not “500”, the sub CPU 82 then performs AT notification number determination processing (step S476). Specifically, with reference to an AT notification frequency determination table (not shown), either “30” or “100” is determined as the AT notification frequency based on the lottery value.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets the number of AT notifications determined in the process of step S476 in the AT notification number counter (step S477).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the AT notification number counter is “500” in the process of step S475 or after the process of step S477 is completed, the sub CPU 82 then turns on the AT notification flag (step S478), the special display mode flag is turned off (step S479), and the process proceeds to step S480.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S474 that the display combination (sub reel) is not a special symbol combination, or after completing the process of step S479, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the display combination is MB. A determination is made (step S480). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not MB, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S482. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is MB, the sub CPU 82 turns off the carryover flag (step S481). The process proceeds to step S482.

  Finally, the sub CPU 82 sets the effect data based on the display combination (step S482), and ends the display command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the display command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S282 of the main board communication task (see FIG. 63) via FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the 3-choice role group L, the 3-choice role group C, and the 3-choice role group R are determined as internal winning combinations by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61, Only the back lamps corresponding to the correct reels among the reel back lamps 48a to 48c are turned on in order to display the combination of the symbols related to the role group L, the 3 choice role group C, and the 3 choice role group R in the symbol display area 39. Based on a predetermined probability, whether or not to activate the AT gaming state for notifying the player of the winning combination auxiliary information and the number of AT sets (temporary AT set number) as a basis of the period for continuing the AT gaming state When the AT game state is determined to be activated, the special display mode is displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for displaying the symbol display mode in the process of step S404. And whether or not to permit the display and which special display mode is to be displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A from among the plurality of special display modes in the process of step S409 is determined with a predetermined probability. To do. The sub CPU 82 permits the display of the special display mode in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A in the process of step S404, and when a stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing, the sub CPU 82 The special display mode determined in the process is displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A and 7A, and the special display mode is displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A and 7A. During the period until digestion, the AT gaming state is activated, and the 4th reel 8 is controlled to display “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 to notify that the AT gaming state is activated. Further, the sub CPU 82 corresponds to the correct reel when the three-choice role group L, the three-choice role group C, and the three-choice role group R are determined as the internal winning combinations when the AT gaming state is activated. The winning combination assistance information is notified by turning on only the back lamp. Further, the sub CPU 82 determines a special display mode to be displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A according to the determined AT set number (temporary AT set number).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, even if it is determined to activate the AT gaming state, if the special display mode is not displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A, the AT gaming state is in operation. Is not displayed in the symbol display area 51, the player is determined to activate the AT gaming state even if it is not determined to activate the AT gaming state. If so, the game will be played with the expectation that a special display mode will be displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by changing the operation of the AT game state. In addition, since the player can estimate the number of AT sets that is the basis of the period during which the AT gaming state continues from the special display mode displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A, the sub-reel symbol display area 5A , 6A, and 7A are interested in the special display mode and are interested in the game.

  As another embodiment, if the stop operation is not performed in a predetermined stop operation order by lottery or the like, the combination determined as the internal winning combination is not established as the display combination, and the stop operation sequence is determined as the winning combination. It is good also as notifying a player as role assistance information.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is based on the fact that the sub CPU 82 satisfies the condition that the value of the AT notification number counter becomes “0” when the value of the AT set number counter is “2” or more. The operation in the AT gaming state is interrupted, and the operation in the AT gaming state is resumed based on the display of the special display mode in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A again. Whether or not the sub CPU 82 permits the special display mode to be displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A displaying the symbol display mode in the process of step S404 during the interruption of the operation in the AT gaming state. In the process of step S409, it is determined, with a predetermined probability, which special display mode is to be displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, 7A from among the plurality of special display modes, and the sub-reel symbol display area 5A, When it is determined to display the special display mode on 6A and 7A, the determined special display mode is displayed on the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A and 7A. The sub CPU 82 also interrupts the display of “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 while the operation of the AT gaming state is interrupted, and displays the special display mode again in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. Based on this, the display of “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 is resumed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, even when the display of “7RUSH” in the symbol display area 51 is finished, the special display mode is displayed again in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A. The game can be played with a sense of expectation that the operation of the AT gaming state may be resumed, and the interest in the game can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the AT set number counter is “2” or more, the condition that the value of the AT notification number counter is “0”, more specifically, the value of the AT notification number counter Even if “1” is subtracted from the value of the AT set number counter based on the fact that becomes “0”, the condition that the value of the AT set number counter is still “1” or more is still the condition of the present invention. Although it corresponds to the “predetermined interruption condition”, other conditions can be used as the “predetermined interruption condition” of the present invention. For example, a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed in the symbol display area 39 or the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A, the duration of the AT gaming state reaches a predetermined time, a predetermined It may be determined that the combination is determined as an internal winning combination, etc., as the “predetermined interruption condition” of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, a table that wins the 7 winning lottery with a probability of “8192/32768 (25%)” is used as the 7 winning lottery table used for the 7 winning lottery. However, as another embodiment, A 7-winning lottery table in which a lottery value corresponding to a 7-winning lottery is defined for each internal winning combination may be used. In this case, since the probability of winning the 7 winning lottery differs depending on the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination, the player has a sense of expectation as to which winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. , Improve interest in games.

  In the present embodiment, the variation of the symbols in the symbol display area 39 and the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A is realized by rotating the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 each having a symbol drawn on the circumferential surface. However, the symbols may be variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen by using the symbol display area 39 and the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A as liquid crystal screens.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pachislot gaming machine is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning line of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the sub reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A and the pseudo pay line of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the belt arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the sub reel of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for MB1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for MB2 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lock lottery table for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lock lottery table for RT2 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the lock counter determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the game state and the operating state of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the 1st stop operation of the player of the game machine in one Embodiment, a display combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination (display combination) storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the transmission command of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the command classification of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the parameter of the start command of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the parameter of the reel stop command of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the parameter of the input state command of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1st AT lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd AT lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the addition lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the special display mode table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol display mode determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st production number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd production number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 3rd production number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 4th production number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 5th production number lottery table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lock lottery process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of 3 choice combination stop performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process performed with the main control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of power activation performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the lamp | ramp control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sound control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 4th reel control task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sub reel control task performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the received command analysis process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the start command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game number counter update process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the AT lottery process performed with the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the symbol display mode determination process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production number lottery process performed in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception performed by the sub control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2, 3, 4 ... Main reel 39 ... Symbol display area 5, 6, 7 ... Sub reel 5A, 6A, 7A ... Sub reel design display area 8 ... 4th reel 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Sub control board 63, 81 ... Microcomputer 64 ... Main CPU
82 ... Sub CPU
65, 83 ... ROM
66, 84 ... RAM

Claims (3)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
A winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped, so that the symbols displayed in the symbol display area are displayed. Stop control means for stopping fluctuations;
Notification for notifying a player of winning combination assistance information for displaying a combination of symbols relating to the predetermined combination in the symbol display area when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determining means Notification state determining means for determining whether to activate the state and the period of the notification state with a predetermined probability;
Whether or not to allow a specific symbol display mode consisting of a combination of a plurality of symbols to be displayed in the symbol display area when the notification state determination means determines to activate the notification state, and a plurality of the specifics A specific symbol determining means for determining, with a predetermined probability, which specific symbol display mode is to be displayed in the symbol display region from among the symbol display modes;
When the specific symbol display means is permitted to display the specific symbol display mode in the symbol display area, and when the stop operation is detected at a predetermined timing by the stop operation detecting means, the specific symbol is displayed. Specific symbol display control means for displaying the specific symbol display mode determined by the determining means in the symbol display area;
A notification state control means for operating the notification state during a notification state determined by the notification state determination means based on the specific symbol display mode being displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol display control means; ,
A notification state notification means for notifying that the notification state is activated by the notification state control means based on the specific symbol display mode being displayed in the symbol display area by the specific symbol display control means;
When the notification state is activated by the notification state control means, if the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the winning combination determination means, the winning combination information notification for notifying the winning combination auxiliary information Means,
With
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific symbol determining means determines the specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area according to the period of the notification state determined by the notification state determining means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The notification state control means interrupts the operation of the notification state based on the fact that a predetermined interruption condition is satisfied, and the specific symbol display mode is displayed again by the specific symbol display control means. To resume the operation of the notification state,
The specific symbol determining means has a plurality of whether or not to allow the specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area when the notification state operation is interrupted by the notification state control means. Which specific symbol display mode is to be displayed in the symbol display area from the specific symbol display mode is determined with a predetermined probability,
The notification state notification means interrupts the notification that the notification state is activated by the notification state control means when the notification state operation is interrupted by the notification state control means, and the specific symbol A gaming machine that resumes the notification that the notification state is activated based on the display of the specific symbol display mode again by the display control means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The specific symbol determining means determines whether or not to permit the specific symbol display mode to be displayed in the symbol display area based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. Gaming machine.

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