JP2009261542A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which does not easily become boring while preventing a player from feeling unfairness caused by the individual difference of techniques as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: In a replay high probability state, the display of a first symbol combination or a second symbol combination is avoided, and when the end of the replay high probability state is avoided, a norm value stored by a storage means is successively updated. Also, a plurality of processes of updating the norm value are provided, and values to be updated or the like are made different respectively. Then, when an internal winning symbol pattern for permitting the display of the first symbol combination or an internal winning symbol pattern for permitting the display of the second symbol display is determined, information relating to the avoidance of the display of the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is reported on the basis of the updating result of the norm value. Further, the arrangement of symbols configuring the symbol combinations are contrived on the peripheral surfaces of reels so that respective ranges where it is possible to avoid the display do not overlap. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on the condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted. A player is provided with a start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start operation) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that detects that the reel has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a driving force provided for each of the plurality of reels. Controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a start operation by a player is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed on a program. The combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed is determined. In the internal lottery process, random data extracted based on the detection of the start operation with reference to a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined. The internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical value.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected. When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels, a privilege associated with the combination of symbols is given to the player. As a privilege to be given to the above-mentioned player, it is possible to pay out medals, etc., to operate the re-game where the result of the internal lottery processing can be obtained without consuming medals etc. next time, and to pay out medals etc. The mainstream is one that operates a bonus game state that increases the winning probability of such an internal winning combination.

  Recently, in such a gaming machine, a state in which an internal winning combination relating to the operation of so-called replay is determined with a relatively high probability (hereinafter referred to as a replay high probability state) When a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed in the high probability state, there has been proposed one that ends the replay high probability state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of prolonging the re-gaming high probability state as much as possible by performing a stop operation at a timing when the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed.

In addition, when a specific internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals, etc. is determined, the player is notified of the type by executing various effects using video, sound, light, or a combination thereof. A gaming machine in which a period (hereinafter referred to as assist time) is provided is known. Recently, every time a predetermined number of games are played, there is an opportunity to decide whether or not to start the assist time (hereinafter abbreviated as AT). There has been proposed an apparatus in which the AT start is determined on the condition that is displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of starting AT by performing a stop operation at a timing when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the occasion.
JP 2006-175121 A JP 2006-204461 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, in order to prevent a predetermined symbol combination that triggers the end of the high probability state of replaying from being displayed, a high skill regarding the stop operation is given to the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that a difference in the degree of enjoyment of profit between the skilled person and the unskilled person may occur, leading to a decrease in interest of the unskilled person.

  Also, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 described above, in order to display a specific symbol combination that triggers the start of AT, the player is required to have a high skill regarding the stop operation. For this reason, there is a possibility that a difference occurs in the level of enjoyment between the skilled person and the unskilled person, leading to a decrease in the interest of the unskilled person. Furthermore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, since the opportunity to decide whether or not to start AT is uniform, the expectation held by the player is less likely to be undulated, and the player gets bored as he plays more and more games. There was a fear that it was easy to feel.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is less likely to get bored while preventing the player from feeling unfairness caused by individual differences in skills as much as possible.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each circumferential surface, and a symbol display for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R described later) and internal lottery means (for example, internal lottery processing shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation; Reel rotating means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels, and stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch described later) for detecting a stop operation according to each reel. 7S) and a symbol specifying means (for example, a symbol counter and a symbol managed by the main CPU 31 described later) for specifying the symbol displayed by the symbol display means according to each reel. When the stop operation is detected by the stop table detecting means and the internal lottery means, the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is within a predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means. Stop symbol determination means (for example, S121 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 30 described later) that determines any one of the symbols as a symbol for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel, and the stop symbol determination means The reel stop means (for example, S122 in the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 30 described later) that stops the rotation of the corresponding reel after waiting for the symbols to be displayed by the symbol display means, and the reel stop means When the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of the rotation of the reels being stopped, replay means for replaying For example, when S191) of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 34 to be described later and the operation of the first bonus game state or the second bonus game state are completed, the internal lottery means displays the symbol related to the re-game. Replay high probability state starting means (for example, shown in FIG. 32 described later) for starting a replay high probability state (for example, RT1 described later) in which the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination is determined with a relatively high probability. As a result of the bonus end check processing (S155) and the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, the symbol display means causes the first symbol combination (for example, a combination of white SB symbols described later) "White bell-bullet-ANY") is displayed, or the symbol display means causes the second symbol combination (for example, a black SB symbol combination described later to be "black"). Bell-bullet-ANY ") is displayed, a re-game high probability state ending means for ending the re-play high probability state (for example, S188 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 34 described later) is notified. A replay high probability by a storage means (for example, a normal point counter provided in a sub RAM 83 described later) for storing a normal value (for example, a normal point described later) required for determining the number of times and the replay high probability state start means. When the state is started, effect state start means (for example, shown in FIG. 90 to be described later) starts the first effect state (for example, mission 1 described later) or the second effect state (for example, mission 2 described later). In the process of receiving a bonus end command (S794 or S796) and in the first presentation state, an internal winning combination that permits display of the first symbol combination (for example, When a symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is displayed when a white symbol SB (to be described later) is determined, or an internal winning combination that permits display of the second symbol combination (for example, to be described later) When a combination of symbols different from the second symbol combination is displayed when black SB) is determined, the first value (for example, 1 described later) is updated from the value stored by the storage means. First updating means (for example, S743 for SB display avoidance processing shown in FIG. 86 described later) and an internal winning combination that permits display of the combination of the first symbols in the second effect state (for example, When a combination of symbols different from the first symbol combination is displayed when white SB (to be described later) is determined, or an internal winning combination that permits display of the second symbol combination (for example, to be described later) 2nd when black SB) is determined When a symbol combination different from the symbol combination is displayed, second updating means (for example, 10 described later) that updates a value (for example, 10 described later) different from the first value from the value stored by the storage means. 86 (S742 of SB display avoidance processing shown in FIG. 86 described later) and the number of notifications (for example, AT described later) on condition that the value stored by the storage means has reached a predetermined value. In the notification number determination means (for example, S745 in the SB display avoidance process shown in FIG. 86 to be described later) and the first effect state or the second effect state, the internal lottery means determines the first When the internal symbol combination permitting display of one symbol combination is determined, or when the internal symbol combination permitting display of the second symbol combination is determined by the internal lottery means, Based on the number of times of notification determined by the number determination means, notification means for notifying the player of the type (for example, S504 of the effect lottery process during mission shown in FIG. 73 described later), On the peripheral surface of at least one of a plurality of reels (for example, a left reel 3L described later), a symbol (for example, a white bell of a symbol 65 described later) constituting the first symbol combination and the second The symbols constituting the symbol combination (for example, a black bell of symbol 66 described later) are arranged such that one is not included in the predetermined range with respect to the other, and the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. When one of the symbols within the predetermined range is not included in the symbols specified by the symbol specifying means when the detection is performed, the other is included. Be Tricks machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first symbol combination is displayed in the re-game high probability state in which the internal winning combination permitting the display of the symbol combination related to replay is determined with a relatively high probability When the second symbol combination is displayed, the replay high probability state is terminated.

  In addition, when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined, when a symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is displayed, or display of the second symbol combination is displayed. When a combination of symbols different from the second symbol combination is displayed when the internal winning combination to be permitted is determined, the normal value stored by the storage means is updated. Then, the number of notifications is determined on the condition that the normal value stored by the storage means has reached a predetermined value as a result of the update.

  That is, when the display of the first symbol combination is avoided and the replay high probability state can be avoided, or the display of the second symbol combination is avoided, When the end of the probability state can be avoided, the normal value stored by the storage means is sequentially updated, and the number of notifications is determined by the update result. Then, based on the number of notifications, whether the internal symbol combination that permits display of the first symbol combination or the internal symbol combination that permits display of the second symbol combination has been determined, the type Notify the player.

  Here, in the above gaming machine, as described above, a plurality of types of symbol combinations that trigger the end of the replay high probability state are provided, and the arrangement of symbols constituting these symbol combinations is devised. Thus, the range in which each display can be avoided is set not to overlap. Therefore, in the situation where the above-described notification is not performed, it is necessary for the player to select a combination of symbols depending on luck or intuition, and to perform a stop operation so that it is not displayed. That is, even if it is an expert, it will not be easy to avoid completion | finish of the replay high probability state mentioned above, and to update a norm value (thus receiving the above-mentioned alerting | reporting). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfairness resulting from individual differences in skills as much as possible.

  In the gaming machine, a plurality of performance states in which the above-described normal value is updated are provided. In the first effect state, the first value is updated from the value stored by the storage means, while in the second effect state, the first value is determined from the value stored by the storage means. Update different values. That is, the process of updating the above-described normal value becomes various, and the player can have different expectations for each. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored as much as possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is less likely to get tired while preventing the player from feeling unfairness caused by individual differences in skill as much as possible.

  A gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be opened and closed. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame ( This will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided so as to be positioned on the front side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and can pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels. It has a possible configuration (described later with reference to FIG. 2).

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, there are provided various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function). In this embodiment, it is defined that the result of the internal lottery process (FIG. 27 described later) is obtained once as “one game” is performed, and the result of the internal lottery process is The obtained number of times is defined as “the number of games”.

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start rotation of all reels. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 101 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Next, the configuration of the display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display unit 5a formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. The display unit 5a is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front.

  The display unit 5 a is divided by the non-transparent film 23 into each of the effect areas of the upper effect area 24, the center effect area 25 including the symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, and 4 R, the lower effect area 26, and the right effect area 27. . In the present embodiment, video is displayed and effects are performed by using each of the effect areas separately or by using any plural or all of the effect areas.

  It should be noted that the area covered by the non-transparent film 23 in the display unit 5a (in other words, the area excluding the above-described effect areas) is shielded from the player side even if an image is displayed behind it. Therefore, it is treated as a non-effect area where no effect is displayed by displaying the video.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R included in the central effect area 5 are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is configured to be able to. That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and the rotation and stop operations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas can be viewed from the player side. Become.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 4L, 4C, 4R have a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Of the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R have X (X is a natural number) corresponding to each reel, so that X of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel is displayed. A symbol display means for displaying each symbol is configured.

  In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, the V-shaped first line 8a formed by combining the upper left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window upper, the lower left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window. A second line 8b that rises right by combining the upper stage of the display window, a third line 8c that goes right by combining the upper stage of the left display window, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window, and the left display window Four reverse V-shaped fourth lines 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window are provided as winning determination lines.

  In addition, a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a mirror sheet) in which a mirror surface is formed on one surface of a translucent resin film is laid in the upper effect region 24. The mirror surface is formed by vapor deposition of aluminum or the like, and its light transmittance is set in a range of 40 to 60%, for example. That is, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the upper effect area 24 is shielded from the player by the presence of the mirror sheet, and appears as a mirror surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light transmitted through the mirror sheet is increased, for example, when an image is displayed in the upper effect area 24, the image is visible from the player side (see FIG. 92 and the like).

  The right effect area 27 is a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a smoke) formed by coloring a translucent resin film with a dark paint such as black or brown and having a light transmittance of about 40 to 60%. Sheet). In other words, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the right effect area 27 is shielded from the player by the presence of the smoke seat, and appears as a dark surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light that passes through the smoke sheet increases due to the display of an image in the right effect area 27, the image becomes visible from the player side (see FIG. 91 and the like). .

  In addition, a smoke sheet may be laid in the upper effect area 24 and a mirror sheet may be laid in the right effect area 27, or a smoke sheet or a mirror sheet may be laid in common in each effect area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachislot 1 will be described.

  A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, positions divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter managed by a main CPU 31 described later, symbol positions “0”) ”To“ 20 ”), white 7 (design 61), black 7 (design 62), replay (design 63), bell (design 64), special bell 1 (design 65), special bell 2 (design 66). ), Bullets (symbol 67), white blank (symbol 68), and black blank (symbol 69) are arranged, so that a total of 21 symbols are arranged.

  Here, the symbol “special bell 1” of the symbol 65 has a white color as the first color on the left portion 65L as the first location, and a second color at the right portion 65R as the second location. The color is black. On the other hand, the symbol “special bell 2” of the symbol 66 has the second color black on the left portion 66L which is the first location, and the right portion 66R which is the second location. The white color of 1 is provided. In the following, the color arranged at the first location of each symbol is adopted, the symbol “special bell 1” of symbol 65 is referred to as symbol “white bell”, and the symbol “special bell 2” of symbol 66 is symbol “ Called "Black Bell".

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main CPU 31 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). Within 4L, 4C, 4R, a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R fluctuate with the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, each symbol within the range of four points ahead of the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L reaches the middle of the left display window 4L. It is possible to stop the rotation.

  Here, the number of symbols displayed by the left display window 4L is X (X is a natural number, and as described above, 3 in the present embodiment), and the maximum number of sliding symbols determined for the left reel 3L is the maximum value. Assuming Y (Y is a natural number and 4 in the present embodiment as described above), the symbol “white bell” and symbol position “9” (or symbol position “9” (or symbol) on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L The symbol “black bell” at the position “16”) is arranged at intervals in which X + Y−1 (that is, six) other symbols continue.

  When the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are in the positional relationship as described above, when one is displayed in the left display window 4L, when the left stop button is pressed, the maximum sliding piece Even if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped using the number “4”, the other can be prevented from being displayed in the left display window 4L.

  In addition, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are the maximum number of sliding symbols Y from the symbol displayed in the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed. When one of the symbols within the range is not included, the other is included. For example, if the symbol position “0” to “3” and “18” to “20” of the left reel 3L is in the middle of the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed. The symbol “white bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L, while the symbol “black bell” is not displayed in the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, any of the symbol positions ("4" to "17") excluding the symbol position of the left reel 3L is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. If there is, the symbol “black bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L, while the symbol “white bell” is not displayed in the left display window 4L.

  Further, the left reel 3L of the present embodiment has a symbol “white” at symbol positions “1” and “3” adjacent to symbol position “2” on which the symbol “white bell” is arranged. 7 ”. As a result, the unity is brought about by the color of “white” between the symbols sandwiching the symbol “white bell”. When the left reel 3L is rotating, when a symbol group consisting of these three symbols (referred to as a white symbol group) passes through the left display window 4L, the player can easily recognize this. it can.

  On the other hand, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the symbol “black 7” is arranged at the symbol position “11” and the symbol position “13”, and the symbol “black blank” is arranged at the symbol position “12”. As a result, in the vicinity of the symbol position “9” and the symbol position “16” where the symbol “black bell” is arranged (within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols Y), it is arranged at three consecutive symbol positions. Uniformity is brought about by the color of “black” between the symbols. When the left reel 3L is rotating, when a symbol group consisting of these three symbols (referred to as a black symbol group) passes through the left display window 4L, the player can easily recognize this. it can.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting unit.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 6S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, etc., and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper. The medal sensor 22S is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 22S and the bet switch 11S constitute insertion detection means.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 41, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R constitute reel rotating means. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index.

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the reel rotation direction with reference to the detected position.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) The drawing task and the animation control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined production content, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 101, and the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R are controlled. Includes sound control tasks.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data for identifying the contents of effects executed by sound, light, or a combination thereof (hereinafter simply referred to as effect contents), and the effect contents. A storage area for storing data (hereinafter referred to as presentation data) for executing an effect by video, sound, light, or a combination thereof, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of the video specified by the presentation data In addition, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a storage area for registering effect contents and effect data determined by a dedicated lottery or the like.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 101 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 87 create a video based on the animation data, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 88, and the amplifier 89 output sound such as BGM through a speaker based on the sound data. The sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp based on the lamp data.

  Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “9 (00000101B)” is assigned according to nine symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to black blank (symbol 69). It has been.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the display window when the reel index is detected is set to “0”, and the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel managed by the symbol counter described above is set. “0” to “20” are assigned respectively. In this embodiment, by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed in the middle of each display window. In addition, by adding or subtracting 1 from the value of the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol type at the upper or lower level of each display window.

  If the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol existing in the upper (or lower) portion of the display window may be set to “0”. In this case, by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table, At that time, it is possible to specify the type of symbol displayed on the upper (or lower) display window. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning determination lines 8a to 8d matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, a prize is awarded. It is determined that the game has been established, and the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operation, bonus game state operation, and replay time (hereinafter, RT) operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, one of the symbols “white bell” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bullet” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R (that is, “ANY” in the drawing means that the type of the symbol does not matter). When the symbol combination consisting of “white bell-bullet-ANY” is displayed along the winning determination line, “white SB (00100000)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination 1 storage areas and two display combination 2 storage areas are provided. In other words, in this embodiment, since there are more than eight types of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, they are managed as different types of display combinations with different storage areas, and the same bit is assumed. Even if it is composed of patterns, it is possible to specify different combinations of symbols.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when “white bell”, “black bell”, “bell”, “white JAC” or “black JAC” is determined as the display combination.

  Although details will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 34 and the like, when “replay 1”, “replay 2”, or “replay 3” is determined as the display combination, the re-game is performed. Then, when “Replay 2” or “Replay 3” is determined among the display combinations related to the operation of the replay, the operation of the third RT (hereinafter, RT3) is performed.

  When “BB1”, “BB2”, “BB3” or “BB4” is determined as the display combination, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) is activated. Further, when “MB” is determined as the display combination, a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as “MB”) is activated.

  Furthermore, when “white SB” or “black SB” is determined as the display combination, a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB) operation is performed. As will be described in detail later, the symbol combination “white bell-bullet-ANY” corresponding to the display combination “white SB” and the symbol combination “black bell-bullet-ANY” corresponding to the display combination “black SB” are RT1. It is a combination of symbols that triggers the end of the operation.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table stores data stored in storage areas of a game state flag, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter and a winning number counter provided in the main RAM when the bonus game state is operated. It prescribes.

  The game state flag is data for identifying a bonus game state in which an operation is performed. In the present embodiment, the types of bonus game states include BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination), a regular bonus (a first type special combination), and an MB (a second type special combination). Such an accessory continuous operation device), a challenge bonus (type 2 special accessory) and an SB (ordinary accessory) are provided. Regarding BB, four types of first BB (hereinafter referred to as BB1), second BB (hereinafter referred to as BB2), third BB (hereinafter referred to as BB3), and fourth BB (hereinafter referred to as BB4) are provided. ing. Regarding the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), two types of first RB (hereinafter referred to as RB1) and second RB (hereinafter referred to as RB2) are provided.

  Although described in detail later, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is being performed (see S201 to S206 in FIG. 35 described later). When the RB is operated, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability.

  The challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as CB) is continuously performed while the MB is being performed (see S207 and S208 in FIG. 35 described later). When the CB is operated, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of a plurality of types of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined, and the maximum number of sliding symbols determined for a specific reel (right reel 3R) is determined. The number is changed to one symbol.

  The operations of BB1 and BB2 are completed when the medals reaching the prescribed number “359” are paid out. The operations of BB3 and BB4 are ended when the medals reaching the prescribed number “140” are paid out. The operation of the RB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “8” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “8” is established, or when the operation of the BB ends.

  The operation of the MB ends when a medal that reaches the prescribed number “190” is paid out. The operation of the CB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established, or when the operation of the MB ends. The operation of the SB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is performed or when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established.

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible win number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus gaming state has been reached. More specifically, when each bonus game state is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in each counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game state. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus game state is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by three reels along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 9 shows a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for small roles and replays defines internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to medal payout and internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to replay operations. Yes. FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game state.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, “replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, and as a result, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and The display of the symbol combination consisting of the symbol “replay” on the right reel 3R is permitted. When each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, and this means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the numerical value set as the maximum number of sliding pieces (“1” if the right stop button is operating CB, “4” otherwise) ), The rotation of each reel is stopped (so-called pull-in) so that the combination of symbols permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line. On the other hand, the rotation of each main reel is stopped (so-called kicking) so that the combination of symbols not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (more specifically, data stored in a gaming state flag storage area described later). In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery process is selectively used according to the gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table stipulates the lottery value when each data pointer is determined according to the winning number / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( The internal lottery process is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred. Note that the number of lotteries determined with reference to the internal lottery table determination table described above indicates the number of times the lottery value is subtracted and whether or not a digit has been generated, and is determined by the internal lottery table. It corresponds to the number.

  The lottery value defines a random value when data assigned to it (that is, a data pointer and an internal winning combination) is determined, and more specifically, the size of the set of random values. It can be said that it stipulated. When the lottery value is “8176”, for example, it means a set of continuous 8176 random values from “0” to “8175”.

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

  In addition, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is defined according to a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, four levels of setting data including setting 1, setting 4, setting 6 and setting H are provided, and lottery values are defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. Setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. For example, when the winning number is “1”, “8176” is defined as the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined.

  Here, the pattern in which the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined includes a case where the winning number is “2” to “5” in addition to the case where the winning number is “1”. When the winning number is “1”, only the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined. On the other hand, when the winning numbers are “2” to “5”, any one of “BB1” to “BB4” is determined as an internal winning combination in addition to “Replay 1”. In this way, when the configuration that gives the possibility of determining the internal winning combination related to the operation of BB is adopted, when the combination of symbols related to Replay 1 is displayed, the internal winning combination related to the operation of BB is also The player can have the expectation that it may have been decided. The internal winning combination “Replay 1” is also determined when the internal winning combination “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined and when the internal winning combination “White Bell + Black Bell + Bell” is determined. The configuration is the same as when.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is basically the same as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value when the internal winning combination “replay 1” assigned to the winning number 1 is determined is different. It becomes the composition of. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is “45130 (setting 1) larger than the general gaming state internal lottery table as a lottery value when the internal winning combination“ Replay 1 ”is determined when the winning number is“ 1 ”. See) ”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is changed between when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state and when referring to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. Is possible. In other words, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased compared to when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referenced. The player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing consumption of medals, which is advantageous for the player. For example, when the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is determined as a result of the internal lottery process during the operation of RT1, it is possible to expect a gradual increase in medals owned by the player.

  In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, unlike the general gaming state internal lottery table, there is no case where only “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, and “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined. When this is done, any one of “BB1” to “BB4” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 16. FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19.

  The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table are for the RT1 gaming state except that the lottery value when the internal winning combination “replay 1” assigned to the winning number 1 is determined is different. The structure is basically the same as that of the internal lottery table.

  Each internal lottery table defines a larger value than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state as a lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined when the winning number is “1”. Therefore, when each of the internal lottery tables is referred to, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased compared to when the general lottery state internal lottery table is referenced.

  As will be described in detail later, the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state is referred to when the internal winning combination “BB” is held in the carryover combination storing area of the RAM 33. In the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, the lottery for the winning numbers 17 to 19 is not performed, and the internal winning combination “White SB”, the internal winning combination “Black SB”, and the internal winning combination “MB” are determined. It will not be done.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state. The RB1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 4. The internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state are determined with a very high probability that the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is higher than that of other internal lottery tables.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for CB gaming state. The CB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. The lottery values and data pointers assigned to the winning numbers 1 to 9 in the CB gaming state internal lottery table are the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the winning numbers 11 to 19 in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It has become the same. Even during the operation of the CB, the internal winning combination “white SB” or the internal winning combination “black SB” may be determined.

  As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, even if the winning numbers 1 to 7 are not won as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state, "White bell + black bell + bell" is determined (see S88 in FIG. 28).

  FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (general). The SB gaming state (general) internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. The internal lottery table for SB gaming state has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 13 is larger than the internal lottery table for general gaming state.

  FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (RT3). The SB gaming state (RT3) internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19. The internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (RT3) has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state, except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 12 is larger than the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state. ing.

  Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay described above. The internal winning combination 2 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table described above. When “1” is set in the bit constituting the internal winning combination storing area, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “2”, “replay 2 + replay 3 (00000110)” is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, all displays of the corresponding symbol combinations are permitted. Then, based on the timing at which the stop button is pressed by the player, any one of the corresponding combinations of the symbols is displayed along the winning determination line. When all the bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area.

  The display combination 1 storage area stores the display combination to which the storage area type data “1” is assigned in the symbol combination table described above. The display combination 2 storage area stores the display combination to which the storage area type data “2” is assigned. When “1” stands for the bit constituting the display combination storing area, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. As a result of lottery performed with reference to the aforementioned internal lottery table or the like, an internal symbol combination “BB (BB1 to BB4)” that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of BB or a combination of symbols related to the operation of MB When the internal winning combination “MB” permitting the display of “” is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storing area.

  The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. (This is also called “carryover”). The bit configuration of the carryover combination storage area corresponds to the bit configuration of the internal winning combination 2 storage area described above. Then, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

  Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area is composed of a gaming state flag 1 storage area and a gaming state flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte.

  In the game state flag, a unique bonus game state is assigned to each bit. In the present embodiment, since there are more than eight game states to be adopted, even if they are managed as different game states with different storage areas and are composed of the same bit pattern, respectively. Are able to identify different gaming states.

  When “1” is set in the bit constituting the gaming state flag storage area, the corresponding bonus gaming state is activated. In the present embodiment, the case where all the bits in the gaming state flag storage area are “0” is defined as the general gaming state. When only the SB gaming state flag is on, the SB gaming state (general) is set, and when both the SB gaming state flag and the RT3 gaming state flag are on, the SB gaming state (RT3) is set.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol storage area stores data (design symbol described above) for identifying the symbol of each reel displayed along the four winning determination lines of the first line 8a to the fourth line 8d.

  For example, in the case of the first line 8a, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the left reel 3L displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and The symbol code related to the symbol of the right reel 3R displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R is stored. In the illustrated storage example, the symbol counter of each reel is “2”. Displayed by comparing the symbol combination corresponding to each winning determination line stored in the symbol storage area with the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table described above to determine whether or not they match. The role is decided.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 25, the main flowchart by control of main CPU is demonstrated. When power is supplied to the pachislot machine, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). In this process, any one of setting 1, setting 4, setting 6 or setting H is selected. Also, an initialization command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. The internal lottery process constitutes an internal lottery means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S7). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 36 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Each reel is accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is not at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 waits until the constant speed is reached. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 validates the stop button (S9). Specifically, 3 is stored in the stop button non-operating counter, and “00000111B” is stored in the effective stop button storage area. In the effective stop button storage area, bit 0 is assigned to the left stop button, bit 1 is assigned to the middle stop button, and bit 2 is assigned to the right stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S10). In this process, the input of the stop switch is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed, the internal winning combination and the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination determination process described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S12). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S13). Based on the payout number determined in S11, the hopper is driven and the credit number is updated. Note that S13 constitutes a payout means. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S14). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter. Note that S14 constitutes a payout number counting means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB gaming state flag, the MB gaming state flag, and the SB gaming state flag is on (S15). When the main CPU 31 determines that any of these BB gaming state flags or the like is on, it performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S16). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 after S16 or when it is determined in S15 that none of the BB gaming state flags and the like are on (S17). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of RT3 based on the number of games counted after the operation of RT3 is started. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S18). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S31). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S32). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S33). The selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S34). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S35).

  After S33 or S35, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S36). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S37). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S38). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 4 in the valid line counter (S39). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S40). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S37 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S41). The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is in the process of being passed after S41, after S40, or when it is determined that the medal has not been detected in S36 (S42). When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S43). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value after S43 or when it is determined that the medal is passing in S42 (S44). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S36, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on (S45). .

  When determining that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S36, whereas when determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S46). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 11), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the data stored in the game state flag storage area (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S62). In this process, the internal lottery table is changed depending on whether or not the RT is activated.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S63). When it is determined that the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the number of lotteries is changed to 16 (S64). After determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0 after S64 or when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S63, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S66).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 12 etc.) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S67). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S68). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been taken (S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S71). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process shifts to S67. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as a small role / replay data pointer and serves as a bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S72).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S69 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S73). After S72 or S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)” or “7 (black SB)” (S76). When determining that the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)” or “7 (black SB)”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is ON (S77).

  When determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the MB gaming state flag (S78). Next, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing (S79). In this process, the bonus end number counter is cleared. Note that the operation of the CB is not terminated in the process of S79. That is, the CB gaming state flag is kept on. This is intended to keep the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R set to “1” (note that, as will be described later, the CB gaming state flag is set in S161 of the bonus end check process described later). Off). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (S80). As described above, when the internal winning combination “white SB” or the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined during the operation of the MB, the operation of the first RT, RT1, is completed while the operation of the MB is finished. Be started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S81). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 10) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Obtain (S82). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 (S84). It is determined whether the carryover combination is BB1 to BB4. When the main CPU 31 determines that any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1, it turns off the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag if it is on, and then turns the RT2 gaming state off. The status flag is turned on (S85). On the condition that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of BB is determined, the operation of RT2, which is the second RT, is started.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S84 that none of the bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 after S85, or the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S81. When this is done, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (S86).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB gaming state flag is on (S87). When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming status flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming status flag is on, bits 3 to bits of the internal winning combination 1 storage area 5 is turned on (S88). That is, during the operation of the CB, display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to the payout of medals is permitted regardless of the extracted random number value. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 13) (S92). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is not on in S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on (S93). When determining that the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 14) (S94). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When determining that the RT2 gaming state flag is not on in S93, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag is on (S95). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming state flag is on, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 15) (S96). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S111). When the main CPU determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that the effective stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area (the bit corresponding to the pressed stop button) and determines it as the operation stop button (S112). Next, the main CPU 31 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S113).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S114). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB gaming state flag is on (S115). When determining that the CB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a right stop button (S116).

  When determining that the main CPU 31 is the right stop button, the main CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (S117). In the present embodiment, when the CB is in operation and the object whose rotation is to be stopped is the right reel 3R, a time shorter than the specified time (190 msec) from when the right stop button is pressed (190 msec). Within 75 msec), the control to stop the rotation of the right reel 3R is performed. More specifically, the maximum number of sliding pieces is changed to “1” by changing the number of checks to 2, and the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window is included when the stop button is pressed. From that point on, the position up to the position of the next symbol is the target of the check. That is, one of the two numerical values “0” and “1” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming state flag is not ON in S115 after S117, or determines that the CB gaming state flag is not the right stop button in S116, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop table from the stop table group based on the internal winning combination. Select (S118). The stop table defines data (hereinafter referred to as “sliding frame number data”) that defines a temporary numerical value determined as the number of sliding frames in accordance with the symbol positions “0” to “20” of each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table, and the symbol counter (that is, the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window when the stop button is pressed, this is referred to as the “stop start position”. ) Is acquired (S119). The position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped is temporarily determined by the number of sliding pieces data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the position of the symbol with the highest priority among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks including the stop start position based on the internal winning combination (S120). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (for example, BB1 + replay) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the granting of two or more kinds of benefits, including a case where there is a carryover combination “BB” or “MB”. 1 or BB1 + white bell) may be determined. At this time, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is determined according to a predetermined priority. In the present embodiment, the position of the symbol that can display the symbol combination related to the re-game operation is the highest, and the symbol combination that can display the symbol combination related to the bonus game state operation can be displayed. The predetermined priority order is defined so that the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is the third highest and the position of the symbol is the third highest.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the acquired number of sliding symbols data and the search result (S121). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. That is, if the symbol position temporarily determined in S119 is the position of the symbol with the highest priority, the number of symbols up to this symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols, while the symbol temporarily determined in S119. If the position of the symbol that is different from the position is the position of the symbol with the highest priority, the number of symbols up to the position of the other symbol with the highest priority is not the position of the symbol that was provisionally determined. As determined. In S121, based on the detection of the stop operation and the internal winning combination, any symbol within the range Y (Y is a natural number) (Y in principle) from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means. The stop symbol determining means for determining the symbol as a symbol for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S122). When moving to the waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the symbol counter is updated by the number of sliding symbols, that is, the symbol position with the highest priority is displayed. The reels stop rotating after reaching the middle of the window. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, the CPU 31 stores the symbol code related to the symbol displayed on the winning determination line in the symbol storage area based on the symbol counter (that is, the scheduled stop position) and the symbol arrangement table. Note that S122 constitutes a reel stop unit that waits for the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit to be displayed in a predetermined area and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (S123). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S124). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S111, whereas when the main CPU determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process is ended.

  In this embodiment, the stop table prepared in advance is referred to when the rotation of each reel is stopped. However, a configuration in which the stop table is not referred to may be employed. The above S118 and S119 may be omitted, and S121 may be corrected to the content of “determining the number of sliding pieces based on the search result”.

  Next, the display combination determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, and based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line (more precisely, the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area), The payout number is determined (S131).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 2 or Replay 3 (S132). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not Replay 2 or Replay 3, the main CPU 31 terminates the display combination determination process, while when the display combination is determined to be Replay 2 or Replay 3, the RT2 gaming state flag It is determined whether or not is on (S133).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 terminates the display combination determination process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT3 gaming state flag. The RT game number counter is set to 4 (S134). When this process ends, the display combination determination process ends. RT3 ends its operation when a result of internal lottery reaching the specified number of times (three times) is obtained. The RT game number counter is data for managing whether or not the above-mentioned prescribed number of times as an end trigger of RT3 has been reached.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S151). When determining that a winning has been established, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on (S152). When determining that the SB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S153).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs BB / MB end time processing (S154). At the end of BB in S154, both the BB gaming status flag and the RB gaming status flag are turned off. At the end of MB in S154, both the MB gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag are turned off. In each case, the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are all cleared. Note that S154 constitutes a bonus end means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (S155). As described above, the RT1 operation is also started when the operation of the BB or the operation of the MB is terminated by reaching the specified number. Note that S155 constitutes a replay high probability state start means. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit (S156). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the SB gaming state flag is on in S152 or determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S153, the main CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (S157). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (S158).

  When the main CPU determines that the possible winning number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in S151 that no winning has been established, the main CPU decrements the possible game number counter by 1 (S159). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (S160). When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in S160, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0 in S158, the main CPU 31 performs an RB / CB / SB end process (S161). At the end of the RB, the RB gaming state flag is turned off. At the end of CB, the CB gaming state flag is turned off. Further, at the end of SB, the SB gaming state flag is turned off. In each case, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are all cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is at the end of CB and whether the MB gaming state flag is off (S162). In other words, it is determined whether or not the MB operation has been completed first by determining the internal winning combination “white SB” or “black SB”. The main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when it is not at the end of the CB, or when the MB gaming state flag is on even at the end of the CB. On the other hand, when it is determined that the CB has ended and the MB gaming state flag is OFF, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit (S163). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Subsequently, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag is on (S171). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming number flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming number flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT gaming number counter by one ( S172).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S173). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, whereas when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT3 game state flag (S174). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (BB1 to BB4) or MB (S181). When determining that the display combination is BB or MB, the main CPU 31 performs BB / MB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (S182). In this process, the game state flag corresponding to the display combination is turned on, and a numerical value corresponding to the prescribed number is set in the bonus end number counter. Note that S182 constitutes a bonus starting means. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S183). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off all RT gaming state flags (S184). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S185).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB or MB in S181, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is SB (white SB or black SB) (S186). When determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (S187). When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 gaming state flag (S188). The RT1 operation is terminated on condition that a combination of white SB symbols or black SB symbols is displayed during MB operation. Note that S188 constitutes a replay high probability state ending means.

  After S188 or when determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is not on in S187, the main CPU 31 performs SB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S189). In this process, the SB gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S186 that the display combination is not SB, it determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S190). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S191). Note that S191 constitutes a replay means.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay after S191, S185, or S189 or in S190, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S192). In this process, it is checked whether the RB operation or the CB operation is performed. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Subsequently, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is on (S201). When determining that the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1 gaming state flag is on (S202). When determining that the RB1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB1 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB1 is operating based on the bonus operating table. Processing is performed (S203). In this process, the RB1 gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is not on in S201, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is on (S204). When determining that the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB2 gaming state flag is on (S205). When determining that the RB2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines when the RB2 is operating based on the bonus operating table. Processing is performed (S206). In this process, the RB2 gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is not on in S204, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S207). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, based on the bonus operating time table, Processing is performed (S208). In this process, the CB gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S211). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S212). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S213). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S214). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S215). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  As described above, according to the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined with a relatively high probability on the condition that the operation of the bonus game state (BB or MB) is completed. The operation of RT1 starts (see FIG. 37). Then, when the internal winning combination “white SB” (or the internal winning combination “black SB”) is determined during the operation of RT1, the result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped based on the player's stop operation When the symbol combination of the display combination “white SB” (or the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB”) is displayed, the operation of RT1 is finished.

  That is, in order to prolong the operation of RT1, when the internal winning combination “white SB” (or internal winning combination “black SB”) is determined, the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” (or the display combination “ It is necessary to avoid displaying the “black SB” symbol combination).

  Here, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, if the number of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is X and the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is Y, the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L , The symbol “white bell” that constitutes the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” and the symbol “black bell” that constitutes the combination of the symbols of the display combination “black SB” are X + Y−1. (6 in this embodiment) are arranged at continuous intervals.

  When the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are in the positional relationship as described above, when one is displayed in the left display window 4L, when the left stop button is pressed, the maximum sliding piece Even if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped using the number, the other can be prevented from being displayed in the left display window 4L. In addition, one of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames X from the symbol displayed in the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed (for example, the symbol “white bell”) Can be included (for example, the symbol “black bell”).

  Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined, the player displays the symbol “black bell” exclusively in the symbol “white bell” on the left reel 3L in the left display window 4L. If the stop operation can be performed at an appropriate timing, display of the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” can be avoided, and as a result, the end of the operation of RT1 can be avoided. Become. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at a timing different from the above timing, the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” is always displayed, so that the operation of RT1 is ended.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined during the operation of the MB, the player recognizes that the symbol “white bell” in the left reel 3L has an exclusive relationship with the symbol “black bell” in the left display window. If the stop operation can be performed at the timing displayed in 4L, the display of the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB” can be avoided, and as a result, the operation of RT1 can be prevented from ending. Will be able to. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed at a timing different from the above timing, the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB” is always displayed, so that the operation of RT1 is ended.

  In addition, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 13), the winning probability of the internal winning combination “White SB” and the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Black SB” Each lottery value is defined so that is the same. As a result, it is difficult to predict which is determined from the bias of the winning probability.

  In this way, it is possible to provide two types of symbol combinations that trigger the end of the operation of RT1, and to devise the arrangement of symbols that constitute these symbol combinations, thereby avoiding each display. The range to become an exclusive relationship. Therefore, in a situation where it is not clear which of the above symbol combinations the internal winning combination that permits display is determined, the player must select one of the ranges depending on luck or intuition. It is necessary to perform a stop operation so that it is not displayed. That is, even for a skilled person, it is not easy to prolong the operation of RT1, and as a result, it becomes possible to prevent the player from feeling unfairness resulting from individual differences in skills as much as possible.

  In the MB gaming state, in addition to the number of medals paid out during the operation reaching the specified number, the internal winning combination “White SB” is determined and the internal winning combination “Black SB” is determined. When any of the determined conditions are met, the operation ends.

  When the operation of the MB gaming state is ended by determining the internal winning combination “white SB (or black SB)”, the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB (or black SB)” is displayed in the game. In this case, the operation of RT1 is not started after the end. Below, with reference to FIG.38 and FIG.39, the action | operation of RT1 in this case is demonstrated.

  First, when the internal winning combination “white SB (black SB)” is determined during the operation of the MB, the operation of the MB is terminated. As a result, the operation of RT1 is once started. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 37, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the stop operation by the player, the combination of the symbols of the white SB (black SB) is displayed. Then, immediately after the operation of RT1 ends, the general gaming state starts after the operation of the MB gaming state ends.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38, as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped based on the start operation by the player, the combination of the symbols of the white SB (black SB) is not displayed. In this case (that is, when the display is successfully avoided), the operation of RT1 is continued after the operation of the MB gaming state is completed, without the operation of RT1 being completed immediately thereafter.

  The table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 and the contents of the program executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 have been described above. Next, with reference to FIGS. 40 to 90, the table stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  In the sub-control circuit 72, the video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, the light output from the lamps 101L and 101R, or the light controlled by the program controlled by the main control circuit 71 described above The contents of the production by these combinations are determined and executed.

  Although detailed explanation will be made later, in the sub control circuit 72 of the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined in the main control circuit 71 or the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined. When the assist time (hereinafter abbreviated as AT) point managed in the sub-control circuit 72 is 1 or more, the specific effect content (SB internal win-time navigation effect described later) is determined, and the internal The player is notified that the winning combination “white SB” is determined or the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined.

  In other words, when the AT point is 1 or more, after selecting either of two types of internal winning combination “white SB” or “black SB” that triggers the end of the RT1 operation, depending on intuition or luck Since it is not necessary to press the stop button, it is easier to prevent the operation of RT1 from ending compared to the case where the type is not known.

  More specifically, when the internal winning combination “white SB (or black SB)” is determined, a video for avoiding display of the corresponding symbol combination (more strictly speaking, the symbol of the left reel 3L). Is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 (in addition to the video, sound and light for avoiding display of the corresponding symbol combination are also output).

  For example, if the internal winning combination is “white SB”, an image indicating “SAFE in black and OUT in white” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the area around the left display window 4L is colored black. The displayed video is displayed (see (1) in FIG. 91).

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the “white bell” of the symbol 65 constituting the white SB symbol combination (white bell-bullet-ANY) on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L. "White color is arranged on the left portion 65L as the first location, and" black color "is arranged on the right portion 65R as the" second location ". Therefore, the display of the above video suggests to the player “black” arranged at the “second location” of the symbol “white bell”.

  As described above, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, in the vicinity of the symbol position (9 and 16) where the symbol “black bell” having an exclusive relationship with the symbol “white bell” is arranged, Black symbol groups (symbol positions 11 to 13) are arranged. When the above-mentioned image (SAFE in black and OUT in white) is displayed, the player presses the left stop button 7L aiming at this black symbol group and displays the combination of white SB symbols. While avoiding, it is possible to prevent the operation of RT1 from ending.

  On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is “black SB”, an image indicating “SAFE in white / OUT in black” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the area around the left display window 4L is colored white. The displayed video is displayed (see (2) in FIG. 91).

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the “black bell” of the symbol 66 constituting the black SB symbol combination (black bell-bullet-ANY) on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L. "Is black on the left part 65L, which is the first part, and" white "is on the right part 65R, which is the" second part ". Therefore, the display of the above video suggests to the player “white” arranged at the “second location” of the symbol “black bell”.

  As described above, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the white symbol group including the symbol position “2” in which the symbol “white bell” having an exclusive relationship with the symbol “black bell” is arranged ( Symbol positions 1 to 3) are arranged. When the above-mentioned video (SAFE in white and OUT in black) is displayed, the player presses the left stop button 7L aiming at this white symbol group and displays the combination of black SB symbols. While avoiding, it is possible to prevent the operation of RT1 from ending.

  First, the various tables stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various tables described below are basically used for the above-described determination of AT points and the determination of effect contents to be executed in connection with this determination.

  As described above, the AT point is an element that determines whether or not the RT1 operation that is advantageous to the player can be continued. From the viewpoint of the player, the more AT points are determined by the player, Therefore, the determination of AT points is a major concern for players.

  The AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of AT lottery tables are provided. Although details will be described later with reference to a flowchart, an AT lottery table corresponding to each condition is selected when various predetermined conditions are satisfied. Then, the AT point is determined by lottery with reference to the selected AT lottery table. In other words, the purpose is to raise the ambition of the player and improve the fun of the game by diversifying the opportunities for the AT points to be determined.

  The AT lottery table defines numerical values (acquired points in the figure) to be determined as AT points, and defines lottery values when each numerical value is determined. The AT points determined with reference to the AT lottery table are added to a storage area (hereinafter referred to as an AT point counter) that manages AT points in the sub RAM 83.

  FIG. 40 shows an AT lottery table at the time of mission normal clear after BB. This AT lottery table defines “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “10” as numerical values determined as AT points.

  FIG. 41 shows an AT lottery table at the time of clearing the internal winnings BB1 and BB2 after BB. This AT lottery table defines “10” and “50” as numerical values determined as AT points. In this AT lottery table, a relatively large numerical value “50” may be determined as compared with other AT lottery tables.

  FIG. 42 shows an AT lottery table at the time of clearing the internal winnings BB3 and BB4 after BB. This AT lottery table defines “10” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  FIG. 43 shows the AT lottery table when the post-BB mission MB internal winning is cleared. This AT lottery table defines “10” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  FIG. 44 shows an AT lottery table during MB SB display avoidance clearing. This AT lottery table defines “4” and “10” as numerical values determined as AT points.

  FIG. 45 shows an AT lottery table at the time of completion of a mission in MB (specified number payout) clear. This AT lottery table defines “10” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  FIG. 46 shows an extra: BB medium AT lottery table. This AT lottery table defines “1”, “3”, “5”, and “10” as numerical values determined as AT points.

  FIG. 47 shows an extra: MB medium AT lottery table. This AT lottery table defines “0”, “1”, “3”, “5”, and “10” as numerical values determined as AT points. In this AT lottery table, “0” may be determined as the AT point.

  FIG. 48 shows an extra: AT lottery table during ART. This AT lottery table defines “0”, “1”, “3”, “5”, and “10” as numerical values determined as AT points. In this AT lottery table, “0” may be determined as the AT point.

  FIG. 49 shows an AT lottery table when the BB mini-game is achieved. This AT lottery table defines “10” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  FIG. 50 shows an AT lottery table when 7 singles are in BB. This AT lottery table defines “10” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  FIG. 51 shows an AT lottery table for when BB double 7 matches. This AT lottery table defines “20” as a numerical value determined as an AT point.

  Next, a table related to the normal level will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53.

  Whether or not the norma level and the norma point are determined by referring to the AT lottery table at the time of the post-BB mission normal clear (FIG. 40) or the AT lottery table at the time of achievement of the mini-game during the BB (FIG. 49). This data is related to such a determination.

  FIG. 52 shows the relationship between the normal level and the normal point. The normal level is provided with five levels “1” to “5”. The norm point is data related to updating of the norm level. Each normal level “1” to “5” is associated with five ranges obtained by dividing the initial value “50” of the normal point by 10.

  The normal level “5” is associated with the normal point range “50 to 41”. The normal level “4” is associated with the normal point range “40 to 31”. The normal level “3” is associated with a range of normal points “30 to 21”. The normal level “2” is associated with the normal point range “20 to 11”. The normal level “1” is associated with the normal point range “10 to 1”.

  Although the details will be described later with reference to the flowchart, the norma point is determined when the gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the production state) managed in the sub-control circuit 72 described later is “mission” (in the main control circuit 71, the BB game). When the internal winning combination “White SB (or Black SB)” is determined during the RT1 operation after the state operation is completed), the display of the corresponding symbol combination could be avoided. On the condition, a predetermined numerical value is subtracted.

  In the storage area for managing the normal point in the sub RAM 83 (hereinafter referred to as a normal point counter), “50” is set as an initial value. When the effect state is “mission 1 (game number type)” described later, “1” is subtracted from the normal point counter on the condition that display of the white SB (or black SB) is avoided. On the other hand, when the effect state is “mission 2 (number of times type)” described later, “10” is subtracted from the norm point counter on the condition that display of the white SB (or black SB) is avoided. When the normal point counter reaches “0” as a result of this subtraction, the AT point is determined with reference to the above-mentioned post-BB mission normal clear AT lottery table.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination “white SB (or black SB)” is determined in the production state “mission”, if the display of the corresponding symbol combination cannot be avoided, the production state “mission”. Will end. At this time, the normal point counter at that time is referred to, and the normal level associated with the range including the value is stored in the sub RAM 83. For example, when the normal point counter is “35”, the normal level “4” is stored.

  This stored norm level is held until the next production state “mission” is started. When the next production state “mission” is started, the upper limit value of the range associated with the stored normal level (for example, “40” if the normal level is “4”) is read out. Stored in the point counter. In other words, the normal point can be carried over between intermittent production state “missions”. This is intended to maintain the player's willingness to continue playing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the clear required point table for each BB normal level will be described.

  The clear required point table for each normal level in the BB defines the clear required points for each normal level according to the normal level. The points required for clearing by norm level are data related to updating of the norm level.

  Specifically, the clearing point for each normal level is “2” for normal level “5”, “3” for normal level “4”, and “4” for normal level “3”. “5” is defined for “4”, and “6” is defined for the norm level “1”.

  In addition, as will be described later in detail with reference to the flowchart, the normal level-specific clearing point is when the production state is “(normal) BB production state” (the main control circuit 71 is operating in the BB game state). 1) is added when the internal winning combination “white bell + black bell + bell + JAC” is determined.

  As a result, when the clearing point for each normal level reaches a numerical value defined in the clearing required point table for each normal level in BB, the normal level is decremented by 1. For example, in the normal level “4”, when the internal winning combination “white bell + black bell + bell + JAC” is determined three times, and the clearing point for each normal level reaches “3”, the normal level is changed from “4” to “4”. 3 ”. When the normal level reaches “1” as a result of the update of the normal level, the AT point is determined with reference to the AT lottery table when the BB mini game is achieved.

  Next, the effect selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55.

  The effect selection table defines a plurality of types of effect numbers (1 to 100) and lottery values when each effect number is determined according to the type of the internal winning combination. The production contents are designated by the production number.

  FIG. 54 shows a general medium effect selection table. FIG. 55 shows an inter-flag effect selection table. The inter-flag production selection table is selected when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over.

  When the internal winning combination is lost, the lottery value when the production number “1” is determined in the general medium production selection table is “2”, whereas the production number “1” is produced in the inter-flag production selection table. The lottery value when determined is “5033”. When the internal winning combination is lost, the lottery value when the effect number “100” is determined in the general medium effect selection table is “0”, whereas in the inter-flag effect selection table, the effect number “100”. "Is determined, the lottery value is" 2132 ".

  That is, in the inter-flag production selection table, specific production numbers “1”, “50”, and “100” are determined with higher probability than the general medium production selection table. In particular, the production number “100” is not likely to be determined in the general production selection table. Therefore, the player can predict and know whether or not the bonus has been carried over by observing whether or not the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect number have been executed, and the frequency of the execution. become able to.

  Here, details will be described later with reference to the flowchart. When the performance state is the “normal performance state” (corresponding to the general game state in the main control circuit 71), “BB (BB1˜ When “BB4) + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined, a pseudo precursor effect is performed using each effect selection table. In the pseudo precursor effect, the above-mentioned general medium effect selection table is selected with a low stepwise probability every time the game is repeated over three consecutive games, while the above-mentioned inter-flag effect selection table is stepwise. It will be selected with high probability.

  As a result, while suppressing the increase in the data selection area of the sub-ROM 82 by suppressing the increase in the effect selection table, the effect of causing the player to gradually expect that the bonus internal winning combination has been determined is produced. Can do.

  Next, the continuous effect development lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The continuous effect development lottery table is referred to when determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect by lottery. The continuous production development lottery table defines lottery values for determining to execute the continuous production according to the type of the internal winning combination. When the internal winning combination is “Replay 2 + Replay 3”, the probability of being determined to execute the continuous performance is the highest.

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of consecutive games (three times in the present embodiment). An effect based on a video or the like is not completed in one game, but is performed as a series of effects that give some sense of relevance such as narrative by performing the next time with continuity. Then, the content of the continuous production (the content executed at the third time when the continuous production is completed, for example, the ending of the story, etc.) is different depending on whether the bonus internal winning combination is decided or not. Thus, the player is informed whether or not the bonus internal winning combination has been determined. The purpose of this is to prolong the expectation of the player to determine the bonus internal winning combination by not notifying the player immediately whether the bonus internal winning combination has been determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, the normal continuous effect is determined. On the other hand, when the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the bonus internal winning continuous effect is determined. For example, in the normal continuous production, the content is “production A (first time: the girl is taken away by the enemy) → production B (second time: the main character follows) → production C (third time: the girl fails to rescue)” Determine the continuous production. On the other hand, for the bonus internal winning direct production, the content is “production A (first time: the girl is taken away by the enemy) → production B (second time: the hero follows) → production D (third time: successful rescue of the girl) ) ”Is determined. Therefore, the player can know whether or not the bonus internal winning combination is determined by observing the contents executed in the third game constituting the continuous performance.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58, the effect state managed in the sub-control circuit 72 will be described.

  FIG. 57 shows an effect state flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83. The effect state flag storage area is composed of an effect state flag 1 storage area and an effect state flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte. In the effect state flag 1 and the effect state flag 2, a unique effect state is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 58 shows the relationship between the gaming state managed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 and the effect state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72.

  The production state 1 managed by the production state flag 1 storage area is basically updated based on the gaming state information transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (in the process of receiving a start command shown in FIG. 68 described later). (See S401).

  When the gaming state is the BB1 gaming state to the BB4 gaming state, the rendering state 1 is “BB rendering state”. Further, when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the rendering state 1 is “MB rendering state”. Further, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the rendering state 1 is “RT1 rendering state”. Further, when the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, the rendering state 1 is “RT3 rendering state”. In addition, when the gaming state is a general gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, and an SB gaming state, the rendering state 1 is a “normal rendering state”.

  On the other hand, the production state 2 managed by the production state flag 2 storage area is basically updated based on a predetermined condition established in accordance with a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72. (For example, see S792 in the bonus end command reception process shown in FIG. 90 described later).

  When the production state 1 is “BB production state” or “MB production state”, the production state 2 is either “ART confirmed” or “normal”. When bit 0 of the effect state flag 2 storage area is set to “1 (on)”, “ART determination” is set, and when “0 (off)” is set, “normal” is set. That is, in the “BB effect state (or MB effect state)”, a “normal BB effect state (or MB effect state)” and an “ART confirmed BB effect state (or MB effect state)” are provided. Yes.

  When the production state 1 is “RT1 production state”, the production state 2 is either “ART” or “mission (mission 1 or mission 2)”. That is, “RT1”, “mission 1”, and “mission 2” are provided in the “RT1 effect state”.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a flowchart executed when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on to the slot machine 1, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301). In the initialization process, error checking of the SDRAM 83, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed. The sub control circuit 72 employs a multi-thread multi-task operation system.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step 302). The lamp control task is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (S303). The sound control task is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a mother task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (S304). The mother task is a task group for vsync (Vertical Synchronization Signal) interrupt synchronization. vsync is issued every time (30 ms) required to display one frame on the liquid crystal panel.

  Next, the mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a drawing task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (S311). The drawing task is a task group for vsync interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a main board communication task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (S312). The main board communication task is a task executed by a command reception interrupt.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates an animation control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (S313). The animation control task is a task group of vsync interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 31 executes the next task of the same group (S314). In this process, a drawing task and an animation control task are executed.

  Next, the drawing task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a drawing related data initialization process (S321). In this processing, message queue initialization processing, event message registration, scene reproduction initialization processing, and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task of the same group (S322). That is, jump to the animation control task.

  Next, when returning from the animation control task, the sub CPU 81 waits for a vsync event (S323). Other tasks are executed until a vsync event message is obtained.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the vsync counter is 2 or more (S324). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the vsync counter is not 2 or more, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the above-described S322. On the other hand, when it is determined that the vsync counter is 2 or more, 0 is set in the vsync counter (S325), and the process proceeds to S322.

  Next, the animation control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of animation related data (S331). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task of the same group (S332). That is, jump to the drawing task.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts game information from the message queue (S333). When jumping from the drawing task, this process is started.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information to the drawing data storage area (S334). Next, the sub CPU 81 creates “work” in the sub RAM 83 from the game information (S335).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs animation data determination processing (S336). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs video sound data determination processing (S337). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs animation processing (S338). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S332.

  Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of lamp related data (S341). Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a 2 ms event (S342). Other tasks are executed until a 2 ms timer interrupt event message is obtained.

  Next, the sub CPU 31 executes the next task of the same group (S343). That is, jump to the sound control task. When returning from the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 takes out the lamp data from the lamp storage area (S344).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing (S345). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting control process (S346). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S342.

  Next, the sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs sound related data initialization processing (S351). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task of the same group (S352). That is, the process jumps to the salump control task.

  When returning from the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 extracts the sound data from the sound storage area (S353).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (S354). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound output control process (S355). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S352.

  Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S361). Next, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S362). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S363). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous one, it moves to S362.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores it in the message queue (S364). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates an effect registration task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S365). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S362.

  Next, an effect registration task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S371). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S372). When determining that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S373). The gaming state, internal winning combination, display combination and other information managed in the main control circuit 71 included in the command parameters are stored in the sub RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (S374). After determining that there is no message after S374 or when there is no message in S372, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S375) and sound data (S376) based on the determined contents and effects data (S376). Data registration is performed (S377). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S372.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (S381). When determining that the initialization command has been received, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (S382). In this process, the effect state storage area, the AT point counter, and other storage areas to be initialized are cleared. Also, an initial value (50) is set in the norm point counter.

  When determining that the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S383). When determining that the start command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (S384).

  When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S385). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command receiving process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 (S386).

  When determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S387). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIGS. 83 and 84 (S388).

  When determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S389). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus start command reception time, it performs a bonus start command reception time processing described later with reference to FIG. 87 (S390). Production data for performing production according to the type of bonus is set.

  When determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S391). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus end command reception time, it performs a bonus end command reception time processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 (S392).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, it performs processing corresponding to the other received command (S393). The sub CPU 81 registers the effect data based on the effect content determined according to the command after the process of S384, S386, S388, S390, S392, or S393 (S394). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect state based on the gaming state managed by the main CPU 31 (S401). In this process, the above-described effect state flag 1 storage area (see FIG. 57) is updated. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the MB effect state (S402). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the MB effect state, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect effect lottery process in the MB effect state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (S403).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the MB effect state, it determines whether or not it is in the BB effect state (S404). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB effect state, the sub CPU 81 performs effect lottery processing in the BB effect state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (S405).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the BB effect state, it determines whether or not it is the RT1 effect state (S406). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT1 effect state, the sub CPU 81 performs effect lottery processing during the RT1 effect state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (S407).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the RT1 effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the RT3 effect state (S408). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT3 effect state, the sub CPU 81 performs effect lottery processing during the RT3 effect state which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (S409).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT3 effect state, the sub CPU 81 performs effect lottery processing in the normal effect state which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 80 and 81 (S410).

  Sub CPU81 discriminate | determines whether the production content is determined after the process of S403, S405, S407, S409, and S410 (S411). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect content has not been determined, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect content based on the selected effect table (S412). When this process is performed, or when it is determined in S411 that the production content has been determined, the start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the effect lottery process during the RT3 effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous production is being performed (S421). The determination as to whether or not the continuous effect is executed is made in S658 of the effect lottery process during the normal effect state described later. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous production is not in progress, the sub CPU 81 sets a general production selection table (S422). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the RT3 effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous presentation is being performed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is MB (S423). When determining that the internal winning combination is MB, the sub CPU 81 sets a special effect at the time of MB internal winning during the continuous production (S424). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the RT3 effect state is terminated.

  With reference to FIGS. 94 and 95, the special effect at the time of MB internal winning during the continuous effect set in the process of S424 will be described. For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 94, when the content of the normal continuous production is a display of the image “rescue the girl taken away by the enemy A in the car”, the continuous production MB As a special effect at the time of internal winning, as shown in (2) of FIG. 94, an image such as “a girl crosses from the hand of the enemy A on the car to the hand of the enemy B on the helicopter” is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 95, an image “enemy B on the helicopter enters the building with the girl” is displayed. After that, when the effect state becomes the MB effect state, as shown in (1) of FIG. 92, an image of “acting to rescue the girl in the building” is displayed.

  That is, when the internal winning combination “MB” is determined in the middle of the normal continuous effect started when the bonus internal winning combination has not been determined, the special effect at the time of MB internal winning during the continuous effect from the normal continuous effect is determined. And the effect of relaying the content of the normal continuous effect and the content of the effect executed in the MB effect state described later is executed. This prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable by preventing the MB effect state from being started without prior notice during the normal effect. In addition, a continuous story is developed between the regular production for normal use, the special production at the time of MB internal winning during the continuous production, and the production in the MB production state, and it is executed as a series of continuous productions. Since it is shown to the player as if it is, the interest can be improved.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not MB in S423, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB (S425). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is BB, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect content rewriting process (S426). In this process, the content of the continuous performance is rewritten to the content informing the player that the internal winning combination “BB” has been determined.

  For example, the above-mentioned normal continuous production (“production A (first time: the girl is taken away by the enemy) → production B (second time: the main character follows) → production C (third time: failure to rescue the girl)”) When the BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the first and second times when it is being executed, the “production C (third time: girl failed to rescue)” corresponding to the last third time is “production D ( 3rd: Successful rescue of the girl) ”. When this process is performed, or when it is determined in S425 that the internal winning combination is not BB, the effect lottery process during the RT3 effect state is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the effect lottery process during the RT1 effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect state flag 2 storage area and determines whether or not the effect state is ART (S441). When determining that the effect state is ART, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process during ART which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (S442). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the RT1 effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is not ART in S441, the sub CPU 81 performs a mission effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (S443). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the RT1 effect state is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the effect lottery process during ART will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB (S461). When the sub-CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB, the sub-CPU 81 performs an art-SB internal winning-time effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S462).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is white bell or black bell (S463). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is a white bell or a black bell, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation effect during the internal one-bell internal winning (S464). For example, if the internal winning combination is white bell, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image indicating “GET in white / LOSE in black” and the area around the left display window 4L is colored in white. An image is displayed. The display of the video suggests to the player “white” arranged at the “first location” of the symbol “white bell”.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not the white bell or the black bell, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell” (S465). When determining that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table during ART (FIG. 48) and determines the AT point by lottery (S466). .

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined AT point is 0 (S467). When determining that the determined AT point is not 0, the sub CPU 81 adds the determined AT point to the AT point counter (S468).

  The sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + bell” in S465 when the processing of S462, S464 or S468 is performed, or the AT point determined in S467 is 0. If it is determined, the ART effect selection table (not shown) is set (S469). For example, three cards corresponding to each reel are displayed as an image based on the internal winning combination. Then, in a process for receiving a reel stop command, which will be described later, an image for inverting the card corresponding to the reel is displayed. This is an effect that informs the player of the determined type of the internal winning combination by associating the contents drawn on the inverted card with the internal winning combination. When this process is performed, the ART lottery process during ART is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the effect determination process during the SB internal winning at the time of ART will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT point counter is 1 or more (S481). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT point counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect with navigation in the SB internal winning (S482). That is, as described above, in accordance with the internal winning combination “white SB (or black SB)”, an image for avoiding display of the combination of symbols is displayed (see (1) in FIG. 91). Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AT point counter (S483). When this process is performed, the effect determination process during the SB internal winning during ART is finished.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S481 that the AT point counter is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 sets an effect of no navigation during SB internal winning (S484). That is, the player is not notified of whether white SB or black SB is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, in the liquid crystal display device 5, “white”? "Black"? An image indicating "" is displayed, and an image in which the area around the left display window 4L is colored in gray is displayed. When this process is performed, the effect determination process during the SB internal winning during ART is finished.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the mission effect lottery process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB (S501). When determining that the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT point counter is 0 (S502).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT point counter is 0, the sub-CPU 81 sets a no navigation effect during the SB internal winning during the mission (S503). For example, in addition to the content exemplified in S484 of the above-described art SB internal win-time effect determination process, an image showing the white code and black code of the time bomb is displayed. When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the AT point counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect of navigation with SB internal winning during mission SB (S504). For example, in addition to the contents exemplified in S482 of the above-mentioned art SB internal winning time effect determination process, an image showing the white code and black code of the time bomb is displayed. When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not white SB or black SB in S501, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is white bell or black bell (S505). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is a white bell or a black bell, the sub CPU 81 sets a navigation effect during the internal one bell internal winning of the ART (S506). For example, an image similar to the content exemplified in S464 of the above-described art SB internal winning effect determination process is displayed. When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not the white bell or the black bell, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (S507). When determining that the internal winning combination is a bonus, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus internal winning flag during mission to ON, sets an initial value (50) to the normal point counter, and sets the bonus internal winning effect during mission. (S508). A video is displayed informing the player that the bonus has been determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2 (S509). When determining that the internal winning combination is BB1 or BB2, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 41) at the time of clearing the internal winning BB1 / BB2 and determines the AT point by lottery. Add to the counter (S510). When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not BB1 or BB2, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB3 or BB4 (S511). When determining that the internal winning combination is BB3 or BB4, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 42) at the time of clearing the internal winning BB3 / BB4 and determines the AT point by lottery. Add to the counter (S512). When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not BB3 or BB4, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table when clearing the MB internal winning after the BB (FIG. 43), determines the AT point by lottery, and stores it in the AT point counter. Addition is performed (S513). When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S507 that the internal winning combination is not a bonus, the sub CPU 81 sets a normal effect during the mission (S514). When this processing is performed, the mission effect lottery processing is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the effect lottery process during the BB effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect state flag 2 storage area and determines whether or not the effect state is ART confirmed (S531). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is ART confirmed, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect determination lottery process during ART confirmed BB which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (S532). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the BB effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the effect state is not ART fixed, the sub CPU 81 performs a normal BB effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 76 (S533). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the BB effect state is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the effect determination lottery process during ART determination BB will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + black JAC” (S551). When determining that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table during BB (FIG. 46), determines the AT point by lottery, and Add to the point counter (S552). When this processing is performed, the effect determination lottery processing during ART determination BB is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC” ( S553). When determining that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 50) when 7 singles are in the BB, and determines the AT point by lottery. Decide and add to the AT point counter (S554). When this processing is performed, the effect determination lottery processing during ART determination BB is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC”, whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”. Is discriminated (S555). When determining that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART determination BB effect lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the AT point is determined by lottery with reference to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 51) when doubles in the BB are aligned. Decide and add to the AT point counter (S556). When this processing is performed, the effect determination lottery processing during ART determination BB is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the effect lottery process during the normal BB will be described.

  The sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC” (S571). When determining that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB clear flag is on (S572). When determining that the BB clear flag is on, the sub CPU 81 ends the normal BB effect lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the clear flag during BB is not ON, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the normal level clearing necessary points, and refers to the normal level clearing necessary point table to check whether the necessary points are satisfied ( S573). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the necessary points are satisfied (S574). When determining that the necessary points are not satisfied, the sub CPU 81 ends the normal BB effect lottery process.

  When determining that the necessary point is satisfied, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal level is 1 (S575). When determining that the normal level is 1, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table during achievement of the BB mini game (FIG. 49), determines the AT point by lottery, and adds it to the AT point counter (S576). . Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on the BB clear flag (S577). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal BB is terminated.

  Here, in the BB effect state, when the internal winning combination “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC” is determined in the case of “ART determination” described above, the AT point is determined by lottery (as described above). S552) of the art lottery process during ART determination BB shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is “normal” and the internal winning combination “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC” is determined, data that triggers determination of AT points by lottery (need to clear by normal level) (Point and normal level) are updated (S571 to S578).

  That is, even when the same internal winning combination “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC” is determined in the “BB effect state”, it depends on whether it is “ART confirmed” or “normal”. The AT points are determined differently. Therefore, players can have different expectations for the determination of AT points, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as will be described later, “ART confirmation” is assumed to be when the internal winning combination “BB” is determined when the production state is “mission” (BB shown in FIG. 88 described later). (See S771 and S772 in the start time process), and the player wants the internal winning combination “BB” to be determined when the production state is “mission”. Therefore, the player can feel confident at the timing when the internal winning combination “BB” is determined as the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When determining that the normal level is not 1 in S575, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the normal level (S578). When this process is performed, the effect determination lottery process during the normal confirmation BB is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S571 that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + bell + black JAC”, whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC”. Is discriminated (S579). When determining that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 50) when 7 singles are in the BB, and determines the AT point by lottery. Decide and add to the AT point counter (S580).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + white JAC + black JAC”, whether or not the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”. Is discriminated (S581). When determining that the internal winning combination is not “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART determination BB effect lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is “white bell + black bell + bell + white JAC + black JAC”, the AT point is determined by lottery with reference to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 51) when doubles in the BB are aligned. Decide and add to the AT point counter (S582).

  When the process of S580 or S582 is performed, the sub CPU 81 turns on the BB clear flag (S583). When this processing is performed, the effect determination lottery processing during ART determination BB is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the effect lottery process during the MB effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect state flag 2 storage area and determines whether or not the effect state is ART confirmed (S601). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is ART determination, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect determination lottery process during ART determination MB which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (S602). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the MB effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S601 that the effect state is not ART fixed, it performs a normal MB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (S603). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the MB effect state is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the effect determination lottery processing during ART determination MB will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines an AT point by lottery with reference to the extra: MB AT lottery table (FIG. 47) (S611).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined AT point is 0 (S612). When determining that the determined AT point is not 0, the sub CPU 81 adds the determined AT point to the AT point counter (S613).

  The sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB when the processing of S613 is performed or when it is determined that the AT point determined in S612 is 0 (S614). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not white SB or black SB, the effect determination lottery process during the ART determination MB is ended.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 sets the SB internal winning navigation presence effect in the ART determination MB (S614). For example, an image similar to the content exemplified in S464 of the above-described art SB internal winning effect determination process is displayed. Here, when white SB or black SB is determined as an internal winning combination in the MB effect state, the SB internal winning navigation presence effect is set regardless of the AT point counter, and the AT point counter may be subtracted. Absent. When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the ART determination MB is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the regular MB effect lottery process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB (S631). When determining that the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 sets a normal MB SB internal winning effect (S632). For example, an image showing a white door and a black door is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see (2) in FIG. 92). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal MB is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect during normal MB (S633). For example, on the liquid crystal display device 5, an image showing a large number of doors is displayed (see (1) in FIG. 92). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal MB is terminated.

  Here, in the MB effect state, in the case of the above-mentioned “ART determination”, the AT point is determined by lottery in each game, and when the AT point is 1 or more, “white” The player is informed of which type of “SB” or “Black SB” has been determined (FIG. 78). On the other hand, in the case of “normal”, the AT point is not determined by lottery, and the type of “white SB” or “black SB” is not informed to the player.

  In other words, even if the “MB effect state” is the same, an AT point is determined by lottery every time depending on whether it is “ART confirmed” or “normal”, and a case where it is not so I have to. In addition, in the “ART determination”, it is relatively easy to avoid the end of the RT1 operation and continue the RT1 operation after the end of the MB gaming state, whereas in the “normal” state, Since this is not easy, each player can have different expectations and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, “ART confirmed” is when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination when the production state is “mission” (S781 and S782 of the MB start time processing shown in FIG. 89). The player wants the MB to be determined as an internal winning combination when the performance state is “mission”. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to feel angry at the timing when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 80 and 81, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous production is being performed (S651). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous effect is not being performed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo precursor effect flag is on (S652). The pseudo precursor effect flag is turned on when “BB + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as an internal winning combination in the process of S662 described later. Then, in the processing of S653 to S657 described below, the pseudo precursor effect is executed over three games, and the above-mentioned general medium effect selection table (FIG. 54) is determined with a low probability step by step. On the other hand, the above-described inter-flag effect selection table (FIG. 55) is determined with a high probability in a stepwise manner.

  When determining that the pseudo precursor effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo precursor effect counter is 3 (S653). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo-prediction effect counter is 3, the general effect selection table is determined as 75% and the inter-flag effect selection table is determined as 25% by lottery, and the determined effect selection table is set. (S654). For example, when a random value is extracted from the range of “0 to 99”, the lottery value when the general medium effect selection table is determined is set to “75”, and the lottery value when the flag general medium effect selection table is determined. Is defined as “25”. When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo precursor effect counter is not 3, it determines whether or not the pseudo precursor effect counter is 2 (S655). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo-prediction effect counter is 2, it determines the general medium effect selection table with 50% and the inter-flag effect selection table with 50% by lottery, and sets the determined effect selection table. (S656). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo precursor effect counter is not 2 (when the pseudo predictor effect counter is 1), the general medium effect selection table is 25% and the inter-flag effect selection table is 75 by lottery. %, And the determined effect selection table is set (S657). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S652 that the pseudo-prediction effect flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the continuous effect development lottery table (FIG. 56) and performs a continuous effect execution lottery based on the internal winning combination (S658). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a continuous effect execution lottery has been won (S659). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous effect execution lottery has been won, the sub CPU 81 sets the continuous effect based on whether or not the bonus internal winning combination is determined (S660). Specifically, when the internal winning combination “BB” or “MB” is determined, the bonus internal winning continuous effect is set, and when the internal winning combination “BB” or “MB” is not determined. Set the normal production for normal use. For example, when each continuous production is started, an image as shown in (1) of FIG. 94 is displayed. When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S659 that it has not won the continuous effect execution lottery, it determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “BB (BB1 to BB4) + special replay (replay 2 + replay 3)” (S661). ). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is “BB + special replay”, the sub CPU 81 sets the pseudo precursor effect flag to ON, sets the pseudo precursor effect counter to 4, and sets the dedicated effect (S662). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not “BB + special replay” in S661, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus is included in the internal winning combination (S663). When determining that the bonus is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 sets the inter-flag effect selection table (S664). When the pseudo precursor effect counter described above becomes 0, the inter-flag effect selection table is determined as 100% in the processing of S664. When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is not included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 81 sets the general medium effect selection table (S665). When this process is performed, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S651 in FIG. 80 that the continuous production is being performed, it determines whether or not a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination for the first time in this game (S666). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination for the first time in this game, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect content rewriting process (S667). This process is performed in the same manner as the process in S426 of the effect lottery process during the RT3 effect state described above. When this process is performed, or when it is determined in S666 that the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination for the first time in this game, the effect lottery process during the normal effect state is terminated.

  Next, the reel stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is ART (S681). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is ART, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect during stop during ART based on the type of the stop button pressed by the player this time (S682). As described above, in S469 of the during-art effect lottery process, three cards corresponding to each reel are displayed as images, and an image for inverting the card corresponding to the currently stopped reel is displayed. When this process is performed, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S681 that the effect state is not ART, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect is the SB internal winning effect during the mission or the SB internal winning effect during the normal MB (S683). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect is the SB internal winning effect during the mission or the normal MB SB internal winning effect, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop button pressed this time by the player is the left stop button (S684). ).

  When determining that it is the left stop button, the sub CPU 81 sets an effect based on the stop start position of the left reel (S685). For example, when the symbol position of the left reel 3L is any of “0” to “3” and “18” to “20” (the symbol “white bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L), the time bomb An image that cuts a white line or an image that opens a white door is displayed. Further, when the symbol position of the left reel 3L is any of “4” to “17” (the symbol “black bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L), a video or black door that cuts the black line of the time bomb An image to open is displayed. When this process is performed, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S683 that it is the SB internal winning effect during the mission or the normal MB SB internal winning effect, or when it is determined that it is not the left stop button in S684, it is based on the type of the other stop button. An effect is set (S686). When this process is performed, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB (S701). When determining that the internal winning combination is white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display winning combination is white SB or black SB (S702). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is white SB or black SB, the sub CPU 81 performs SB display processing described later with reference to FIG. 85 (S703). When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S702 that the display combination is not white SB or black SB, it performs SB display avoidance processing described later with reference to FIG. 86 (S704). When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S701 that the internal winning combination is not SB, it determines whether or not the display combination is a bonus (S705). When determining that the display combination is a bonus, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo-prediction effect flag is on (S706). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo precursor effect flag is not on, the display command reception process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo precursor effect flag is on, the pseudo precursor effect flag is set to off (S707), and the display command reception process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not a bonus in S705, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo precursor effect flag is on (S708). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo precursor effect flag is on, the sub CPU 81 decrements the pseudo precursor effect counter by 1 (S709). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo precursor effect counter is 0 (S710). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo precursor effect counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the pseudo precursor effect flag to OFF (S711).

  When the process of S711 is performed, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo omen effect flag is not on in S708, or when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo omen effect counter is not 0 in S710, it is based on the other display combination. The production is set (S712).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the performance state is mission 1 (game number type) (S713). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is not mission 1 (number-of-games type), the display command receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the performance state is mission 1 (game number type), the sub CPU 81 decrements the norm point counter by 1 (S714). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal point counter is 0 (S715). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the norm point counter is not 0, the display command receiving process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the norm point counter is 0, the AT point is determined by lottery by referring to the AT lottery table (FIG. 40) when the mission is normally cleared after BB, and is added to the AT point counter. (S716). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the mission success effect, sets the effect state to ART, and sets the initial value (50) to the normal point counter (S717). When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the SB display processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is a mission (mission 1 or mission 2) (S731). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is a mission, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect when the bomb dismantling fails, sets the effect state to the normal effect state, and clears the AT point counter (S732).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 stores a normal level corresponding to the current normal point (S733). That is, when the display of the combination of symbols related to white SB or black SB fails, the normal level at that time is stored. Then, when the next BB effect state (its mission) is started, the stored normal level is called and the update of the normal point is resumed. When this process is performed, the SB display time process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is not a mission, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a normal MB effect state (S734). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the normal MB effect state, it sets the rescue failure effect (S735). For example, an image as shown in (1) of FIG. 93 is displayed. When this process is performed, the SB display time process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the normal MB effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is ART or whether it is the MB effect state of ART determination (S736). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the state is the ART or the MB effect state in which the ART is determined, the “×” card display effect is set, the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and the AT point counter is cleared. (S737). That is, all AT points that have been added up to now are lost. When this process is performed, the SB display time process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S736 that it is not ART and is not in the MB effect state for which the ART is determined, it determines whether or not the continuous effect is being performed (S738). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous production is not being performed, the SB display processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous effect is being performed, the sub CPU 81 rewrites the result of the continuous effect and forcibly ends the continuous effect (S739). Specifically, when the above-described normal continuous effect is being executed, this is forcibly terminated.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus internal winning combination is carried over, the white SB and the black SB are not determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 14 for FIG. 12). As described above, the continuous performance is for informing the player whether or not a bonus has been determined as an internal winning combination. In other words, if a combination of white SB or black SB symbols is displayed during the normal continuous performance, the player knows that the bonus has not been determined without waiting for the third game where the continuous performance is completed. Will end up. Therefore, in such a case, the normal continuous production is immediately ended without continuing. As a result, even if the player knows that there is no possibility that the bonus has been determined, it is possible to prevent an effect that makes the bonus expected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game and to prevent the distrust.

  Next, the SB display avoidance process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is a mission (S740). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is a mission, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a mission 2 (frequency type) (S741). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is mission 2 (number-of-times), it subtracts 10 from the normal point counter (S742). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not mission 2 (number of times type) (when it is mission 1 (number of games type)), it subtracts 1 from the norma point counter (S743).

  When the process of S742 or S743 is performed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal point counter is 0 (S744). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the normal point counter is not 0, the SB display avoidance process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the norm point counter is 0, the AT point is determined by lottery by referring to the AT lottery table (FIG. 40) when the mission is normally cleared after BB, and is added to the AT point counter. (S745). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the mission success effect, sets the effect state to ART, and sets the initial value (50) to the normal point counter (S746). When this process is performed, the SB display avoidance process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S740 that the effect state is not a mission, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a normal MB effect state (S747). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the normal MB effect state, it sets the rescue success effect (S748). For example, an image as shown in (2) of FIG. 93 is displayed. When this process is performed or when it is determined in S747 that the normal MB effect state is not established, the SB display avoidance process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 87, a bonus start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus type is BB (S761). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus type is BB, the sub CPU 81 performs a BB start time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 (S762). When this process is performed, the bonus start command reception process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S761 that the bonus type is not BB (when it is an MB), the sub CPU 81 performs an MB start process described later with reference to FIG. 89 (S763). When this process is performed, the bonus start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the BB start time process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mission bonus internal winning flag is on (S771). When determining that the bonus internal winning flag during mission is ON, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state to the BB effect state determined by ART and sets the bonus internal winning flag during mission to OFF (S772). When this process is performed, the BB start process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S771 that the mission bonus internal winning flag is not on, it sets the effect state to the normal BB effect state (S773). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the current normal level stored (S774). When this process is performed, the BB start process is terminated.

  Next, MB start processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mission internal bonus flag is on, or whether or not the effect state is ART (S781). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus internal winning flag during the mission is on or the production state is ART, the production state is set to the MB production state with the ART confirmed, and the bonus internal winning flag during the mission is turned off. (S782). When this process is performed, the MB start time process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S781 that the bonus internal winning flag during mission is not ON and the effect state is not ART, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state to the normal MB effect state (S783). When this process is performed, the MB start time process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 90, a bonus end command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect state is ART confirmed, or whether or not the clear flag during BB is on (S791). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect state is ART fixed or the clear flag during BB is on, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state to ART (S792). When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S791 that the effect state is not ART fixed and the clear flag during BB is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the completed bonus is BB1 or BB3 (S793). When determining that the completed bonus is BB1 or BB3, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state to mission 1 (game number type), and sets a value corresponding to the current norma level to the norma point counter (S794). ). When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S793 that the completed bonus is not BB1 or BB3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the completed bonus is BB2 or BB4 (S795). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the completed bonus is BB2 or BB4, the production state is set to mission 2 (number of times type), and a value corresponding to the current normal level is set to the normal point counter (S796). . When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the operation of the BB is completed, the type of “mission” determined as the effect state differs depending on the type of the BB. Therefore, the player can have different expectations regarding the determination of AT points. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S795 that the completed bonus is not BB2 or BB4 (when the completed bonus is MB), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus has ended with a specified number of payouts (S797). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the specified number of sheets has been paid out, the AT point lottery table (FIG. 45) is determined by lottery with reference to the AT lottery table (FIG. 45) upon completion of the MB mission completion (specified number of pieces paid out), (S798).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S797 that the specified number of sheets has not been paid out, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the processing has been completed with SB display avoidance (S799). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the SB display has been avoided, the sub CPU 81 determines the AT point by lottery with reference to the AT lottery table during MB SB display avoidance clear (FIG. 44) and adds it to the AT point counter. (S800).

  When the process of S798 or S800 is performed, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect state to ART (S801). When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated. When the sub CPU 81 determines in S799 that the SB display avoidance has not been completed (when the SB display avoidance has failed), the effect state is set to the normal effect state (S802). When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the RT1 operation is started on the condition that the operation in the bonus game state has ended, and the combination of symbols of “white SB” is changed during the operation of RT1. When displayed, or when a combination of symbols of “black SB” is displayed, the operation of RT1 ends.

  When the completed bonus game state is the BB game state, the sub control circuit 72 starts the effect state “mission (mission 1 or mission 2)” (see S794 or S796 in FIG. 90). When the production state “mission” is started, an initial value “50” is stored in a normal point counter provided in the sub-RAM 83. When the display of the combination of symbols of “white SB (or black SB)” can be avoided when the internal winning combination “white SB (or black SB)” is determined, the value of the normal point counter Is subtracted (see S742 or S743 in FIG. 86). As a result of the subtraction, the AT point indicating the number of times of notification is determined by lottery on the condition that the value of the normal point counter reaches “0” (see S745 in FIG. 86).

  That is, when the display of the symbol combination “white SB (or black SB)” can be avoided, the operation of RT1 can be avoided and stored in the normal point counter. The normal point is successively subtracted, and as a result, the AT point is determined. As the AT point, any one of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and “10” is determined by lottery (see FIG. 40).

  Here, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, two types of symbol combinations (white SB and black SB) that trigger the operation of RT1 are provided, and combinations of these symbols are provided. The arrangement of the symbols (white bell and black bell) to be configured is devised so that the range in which each display can be avoided has an exclusive relationship. Therefore, in a situation where it is not known which of the above symbol combinations has been determined to allow an internal winning combination, the player selects one of them depending on luck, intuition, etc. It is necessary to perform a stop operation aiming at a range where is not displayed. That is, even for a skilled person, it is not easy to prolong the operation of RT1, and as a result, it becomes possible to prevent the player from feeling unfairness resulting from individual differences in skills as much as possible.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, two types of “mission 1 (game number type)” and “mission 2 (number-of-times type)” are provided as performance states in which the above-mentioned normal point counter is subtracted. Yes. “Mission 1” is started when the operation of BB1 or BB3 is completed. In “mission 1”, when display of the combination of symbols of SB is avoided, “1” is subtracted from the value of the normal point counter (see S743 in FIG. 86). On the other hand, “Mission 2” is started when the operation of BB2 or BB4 is completed. In “mission 2”, when display of the combination of symbols of SB is avoided, “10” is subtracted from the value of the normal point counter (see S742 in FIG. 86).

  Therefore, in “Mission 2”, for example, when the normal value counter stores the initial value “50”, the number of times the display of the combination of symbols of SB is avoided is 5 times (subtraction value “10” × 5 times). Then, the norm point counter reaches “0” and the AT point is determined. On the other hand, in “mission 1”, for example, when the initial value “50” is stored in the norm point counter, the number of times the display of the combination of SB symbols is avoided 50 times (subtraction value “1” × 50 times), the normal point counter reaches “0” and the AT point is determined. However, in “Mission 1”, in addition to this, “1” is subtracted from the normal point counter every time rotation of each reel stops (see S714 in FIG. 84), which is more than 50 times. The quota point counter may reach “0” in a small number of times. In this way, the process of updating the above-mentioned normal point counter has been made various, so that the player can have different expectations for each, and as a result, the player can It will be possible to avoid getting tired as much as possible.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, symbol display means, internal lottery means, reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, symbol identification means, stop symbol determination means, reel stop means, regame means, replay probability The specific configuration of the state starting means, the replay high probability state ending means, the storing means, the production state starting means, the first updating means, the second updating means, the notification count determining means, the notifying means, etc. is described in the above-described embodiment. It is not limited to each element of.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the initial value “50” is stored in the normal point counter serving as the storage means, and the value is updated by subtraction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial value “ “0” may be stored and the value may be updated by addition. In this case, when the value of the norm point counter reaches “50”, the AT point is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, two types of the first effect state “mission 1” and the second effect state “mission 2” are provided as effect states in which the normal point counter is subtracted during the operation of RT1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of types may be increased. For example, different rendering states (mission 1 to mission 4) may be provided for each of the four types of BBs (BB1 to BB4). Then, it is more preferable to make the player feel as tired as possible by changing the method of updating the normal point counter in each effect state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which the replay time (RT1) is operated is the replay high probability state, but not limited to this, the state in which the replay time (RT1) is not operated ( That is, the general game state) can be set to the re-game high probability state.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the first internal lottery table (internal for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 12) in which the internal winning combination permitting the display of the symbol combination related to the re-game operation is determined with the first probability. And a second internal lottery table (see FIG. 13) in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols relating to the replay operation is determined with a second probability higher than the first probability. RT1 gaming state internal lottery table), and when RT1 is not in operation (that is, the general gaming state), while selecting the first internal lottery table, When the operation is performed, the second internal lottery table is selected.

  However, contrary to the above configuration, when the operation of RT1 is performed, the first internal lottery table is selected, while when the operation of RT1 is not performed (that is, the general gaming state), The second internal lottery table may be selected. When this case is applied to the present embodiment, first, on the condition that the bonus gaming state (BB or MB) has ended, the general gaming state is started (all the gaming state flag storage areas are turned off), and in the general gaming state The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is selected (S61 in FIG. 27 is corrected). Then, in the general gaming state, on the condition that the combination of symbols of white SB (or black SB) is displayed, the operation of RT1 is started (S187 and S188 in FIG. 34, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on) The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 may be selected during the operation of RT1 (S92 in FIG. 29 is corrected). Even in this case, the re-game high probability state that starts when the bonus game state ends can be configured to end on the condition that the combination of symbols of white SB (or black SB) is displayed. Further, in the sub control circuit 72, it is possible to respond by setting the RT1 effect state when it is in the general gaming state and setting the normal effect state when it is in the RT1 game state.

  The apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the circuit configuration and peripheral devices shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the table configurations shown in FIGS. 6 to 20 and FIGS. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 and 57, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 39 and 59 to 90, and the video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIGS. Specific examples and the like can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In addition to the slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) provided with the mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, the game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof with images. The present invention can be applied. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a reel. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a symbol storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery table change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display time etc. determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action | operation monitoring process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by CPU31. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the action | operation of RT. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the action | operation of RT. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the action | operation of RT. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a norm point and a norm level. It is a figure which shows the clear required point table according to norm level in BB. It is a figure which shows a general medium production | presentation selection table. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table between flags. It is a figure which shows a continuous production development lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production | presentation state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game state managed by main CPU31, and the production state managed by sub CPU81. It is a figure which shows the flowchart at the time of power activation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a mother task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a drawing task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an animation control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lamp control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sound control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a main board | substrate communication task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process in RT3 effect state. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in RT1 effect state. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process during ART. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process at the time of SB internal winning in ART. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process during a mission. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in BB effect state. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process during ART decision BB. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in normal BB. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in MB effect state. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect determination lottery process in ART decision MB. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in normal MB. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process in a normal effect state. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process in the normal effect state following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a display command reception process following FIG. 83. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of SB display. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of SB display avoidance. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of a bonus start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of BB start. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of MB start. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of bonus end command reception. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the content of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed by the symbol display means according to each reel;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, any of the symbols within a predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Stop symbol determining means for determining as a symbol for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel,
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel after waiting for the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means to be displayed by the symbol display means;
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, when the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed by the symbol display means, a replay means for replaying,
Re-playing high probability state starting means for starting a re-playing high probability state in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols relating to the replay by the internal lottery means is determined with a relatively high probability;
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, or the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. Re-play high probability state ending means for ending the re-play high probability state;
Storage means for storing a normal value for determining the number of times of notification;
When the replay high probability state is started by the replay high probability state start means, the production state start means for starting the first effect state or the second effect state;
When the first presentation state is started by the presentation state start means, the first winning combination is determined when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined in the first presentation state. When a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols is displayed, or when an internal winning combination permitting display of the second combination of symbols is determined, a combination of symbols different from the combination of the second symbols Is displayed, a first update means for updating the first value from the value stored by the storage means;
When the second effect state is started by the effect state starting means, the first winning combination is determined when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined in the second effect state. When a combination of symbols different from the combination of symbols is displayed, or when an internal winning combination permitting display of the second combination of symbols is determined, a combination of symbols different from the combination of the second symbols Is displayed, second update means for updating a value different from the first value from the value stored by the storage means;
Notification number determination means for determining the number of notifications on condition that the value stored by the storage means has reached a predetermined value;
In the first effect state or the second effect state, when the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of the first symbols is determined by the internal lottery means, or the second value is determined by the internal lottery means. Notification means for notifying the player of the type based on the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means when an internal winning combination allowing display of the combination of symbols is determined. Prepared,
One of the symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols and the symbol constituting the combination of the second symbols on the peripheral surface of at least one of the plurality of reels is within the predetermined range with respect to the other. One of the symbols within the predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. A gaming machine that is arranged so that the other is included when is not included.