JP2010051471A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing symbol combinations displayed by a plurality of reels, with diversified roles. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes a plurality of main reels, or objects to be determined to be a win or not, and a plurality of sub reels for performance. The main reels are controlled to rotate or stop based on internal winning symbol combinations, or data specifying a combination of main symbols whose display is permitted by the plurality of main reels. The sub reels are controlled to rotate or stop based on sub flags, or data for specifying a combination of sub symbols whose display is permitted by the plurality of sub reels. The sub flags which permit the display of a sub symbol combination constituted to include a predetermined sub symbol are stored in association with a plurality of respectively different internal winning symbol combinations. <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, a data table that specifies a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined is extracted based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random 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. The benefits granted to the player include paying out medals, etc., re-game operations that can obtain the results of the internal lottery process without consuming medals, etc., and paying out medals, etc. The mainstream is the operation of bonus games that increase the number of opportunities played.

In the gaming machine as described above, since the winning combination is determined by the combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels, the player can determine the combination of symbols displayed after the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped. You will be interested in the type and play games. A conventional game machine is provided with a symbol (blank symbol) that is displayed only when a loss is determined as an internal winning combination (when any combination of symbols related to winning is not allowed to be displayed). When is displayed, it is known that the player can immediately recognize that there is no possibility of winning a prize (for example, see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-227781

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, since the above-described blank symbol is displayed only when a loss is determined as an internal winning combination, the player has an expectation that a winning will be established. It doesn't come true and lacks fun. In addition, in the conventional gaming machine, since there is a one-to-one relationship between the combination of symbols related to the establishment of a prize and the privilege given to the player, even if the combination of symbols related to the establishment of a prize is displayed , The players could always have the same expectation for the benefits given.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving various roles to combinations of symbols displayed by a plurality of reels.

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

  (1) A plurality of main reels having a plurality of main symbols (for example, a main reel 3 to be described later), start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later), and the plurality Internal winning combination storing means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of types of internal winning combinations which are data designating combinations of main symbols permitted to be displayed by the main reel, and the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means Based on the detection of the operation, an internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) for determining any of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations stored by the internal winning combination storing means, and the plurality of main reels Main reel rotating means (for example, a stepping motor 49 described later) for performing each rotation, and a stop for detecting a stop operation by the player Based on the operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later), the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, the rotation of each main reel is controlled. Main reel stop means for stopping (for example, reel stop control process described later) and a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of main symbols displayed by the plurality of main reels (for example, display described later) Combination search processing), a plurality of sub reels having a plurality of sub symbols (for example, a sub reel 23 described later), a sub reel rotating means (for example, a stepping motor 149 described below) for rotating each of the plurality of sub reels, a plurality of An effect game state determining means (for example, an effect game state determining means for determining one of the effect game states (for example, a sub game state described later) Sub-flag storage means for storing sub-flags, which are data for designating a combination of sub-graphics permitted to be displayed by the plurality of sub-reels, in association with the internal winning combination and effect gaming state (sub game state management processing described later) For example, a plurality of data stored in the sub-flag storage means based on the ROM 82) described later, an effect game state determined by the effect game state determination means, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Based on sub-flag determining means (for example, sub-flag determining process described later) for determining any of the types of sub-flags, detection of stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and sub-flag determined by the sub-flag determining means Sub reel stop means for stopping the rotation of each sub reel (for example, sub reel stop control processing described later) And the sub flag storage means includes a combination of sub symbols including a predetermined sub symbol (for example, small chance or large chance described later) (for example, small chance-small chance-small chance described later). Sub-flags that allow the display of (for example, a sub-flag “chance” to be described later) are different depending on the playing state of the game. Yes, it is stored in association with an internal winning combination “JAC combination” if it is in the BB operating state described later, and an internal winning combination “special replay” if it is in the ART entry state described later). Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, a main reel that is a target for determining whether or not a prize is received and a sub reel that is not the target are provided, and the display of a combination of sub symbols including a predetermined sub symbol is permitted by the sub reel. The subflags are stored in association with different internal winning combinations depending on the game state for effects. In other words, a combination of sub symbols including a predetermined sub symbol displayed by a plurality of sub reels can have a plurality of roles according to the game state for presentation and the determined internal winning combination. . In addition, when a combination of sub-designs including a predetermined sub-design is displayed, a different internal winning combination is determined according to the playing game state at that time. Can also have different expectations. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The sub reel stop means detects the stop operation by the stop operation detection means based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the sub flag determined by the sub flag determination means. Within a range of a predetermined sub symbol movement amount (for example, four frames described later (for four symbols)) from a sub symbol at a predetermined position (for example, the middle stage of a sub display window 24 described later). The sub-reel stops rotating after waiting for any one of the sub-designs to reach the predetermined position, and in the plurality of sub-designs of the sub-reel, the predetermined sub-design is one of the other sub-designs The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the gaming machine is arranged beyond a predetermined range of movement of the sub symbol.

  According to this gaming machine, in order to display a predetermined sub-symbol at a predetermined position, it is necessary to perform a stop operation by checking the timing at which the predetermined sub-symbol is included within the predetermined sub-symbol movement range. There is. That is, since the skill related to the stop operation of the player is reflected in the display of the combination of sub-designs including the predetermined sub-design, it is suitable for improving the interest of the game. . For example, when a player wants to know whether or not a corresponding internal winning combination has been determined in a desired playing state by displaying a combination of sub-designs including a predetermined sub-design, It is necessary to perform a stop operation with appropriate timing for displaying a predetermined sub-design at a predetermined position, which is suitable for improving the fun of the game.

  (3) When a specific main symbol combination (for example, BB1 main symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” to be described later) is displayed by a plurality of main reels, a bonus game (for example, BB1 to be described later) is displayed. ) Is operated (for example, S172 of bonus operation check processing described later), and the sub-flag storage means is in a first effect gaming state (for example, a BB internal hit state described later). , A sub-flag that permits display of a combination of sub-designs including the predetermined sub-design, and an internal winning combination that permits display of the combination of the specific main symbols (for example, the carryover combination described later is “BB”) The game machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the game machine is stored in association with an internal winning combination “losing” determined in the case of

  According to this gaming machine, in the first production gaming state, when an internal winning combination that triggers the operation of the bonus game is determined, the sub-symbol including the predetermined sub-symbol is configured. A sub-flag that permits display of the combination is determined. Therefore, when a combination of sub symbols including a predetermined sub symbol is displayed, the player can have an expectation that the bonus game will be activated.

  (4) When a combination of main symbols predetermined by a plurality of main reels (for example, a combination of main symbols of “Replay 1” described later “Replay-Bell-Replay”) is displayed, a state advantageous to the player ( For example, an advantageous state starting means (for example, S183 of a replay check process described later) for starting RT1 described later is provided, and the sub flag storage means is in a second effect gaming state (for example, an AT state described later). In some cases, a sub-flag that permits display of a combination of sub-designs that includes the predetermined sub-design is set to an internal winning combination that permits display of the predetermined combination of main symbols (for example, a special replay described later). The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), which is stored in association with 1).

  According to the gaming machine, in the second effect gaming state, when an internal winning combination that is a trigger for starting a state advantageous to the player is determined, the sub-structure including the predetermined sub-design is configured. A sub-flag that permits display of symbol combinations is determined. Therefore, when a combination of sub symbols including a predetermined sub symbol is displayed, the player can be expected to start an advantageous state.

  (5) A setting value storage unit (for example, a RAM 33 described later) that stores any of a plurality of types of values (for example, “1”, “4”, “6”, “H” described later) as a setting value) is provided. The internal lottery means stores any one of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations stored in the internal winning combination storing means based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means as the set value storage. The sub flag storage means includes the predetermined sub symbol when in a third effect gaming state (for example, a BB operation state described later). An internal winning combination that allows display of a given main symbol combination (for example, JAC main symbol combination “watermelon-bell-watermelon” described later) is permitted to display a sub-flag combination that is configured. For example, The sub-flag determining means stores the given JAC1) in the case where the effect gaming state determined by the effect gaming state determining means is the third effect gaming state. When an internal symbol combination that permits display of a combination of main symbols is determined, a sub flag that permits display of a combination of sub symbols including the predetermined sub symbol is stored by the set value storage means. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the game machine is determined with a probability according to a set value.

  According to this gaming machine, in the third effect gaming state, when an internal winning combination that allows display of a given main symbol combination is determined, the predetermined sub symbol is included according to a set value. The sub-flag that permits the display of the sub-symbol combination consisting of is determined. Accordingly, it is possible to cause the player to guess the set value based on the frequency with which the combination of sub-designs including a predetermined sub-design is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give various roles to combinations of symbols displayed by a plurality of reels.

  An embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachislot will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an external structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board (a main control circuit 71 and a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be opened and closed.

  A main reel display 5 is provided at the front center of the front door. Three main reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are provided in a horizontal row behind the main reel display section 5 and inside the cabinet 1a.

  The main reel 3 has a cylindrical structure, and a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a row is mounted on the peripheral surface thereof.

  The three main reels 3 rotate in the vertical direction, and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface move with each rotation. The player can visually recognize the symbols displayed by the main reels 3 provided behind the main reel display unit 5.

  The main reel 3 is a reel that is used to determine whether or not a winning is achieved, and is provided with certain restrictions on the rotation and stop operations. Specifically, the main reel 3 rotates in a certain direction (a direction from the top to the bottom when viewed from the front and is referred to as a positive direction), and a predetermined time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed by the player. ) Is performed to stop the rotation.

  A sub reel display unit 10 is provided above the main reel display unit 5. Three sub reels 23 (23L, 23C, 23R) having a diameter larger than that of the main reel 3 are provided in a row in the rear of the sub reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. The structure of the sub reel 4 is the same as the structure of the main reel 3 described above.

  The three sub reels 23 rotate in the vertical direction, and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface move with each rotation. The player can visually recognize the symbols displayed by the sub reels 4 provided behind the sub reel display unit 10.

  A liquid crystal display device 110 is provided above the sub reel display unit 10. The liquid crystal display device 110 includes a display unit formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. In the display unit, the effect is executed by displaying the video based on the effect data described later.

  Around the main reel display unit 5, various devices to be operated by the player are provided. 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 the present embodiment, the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 25 described later) is obtained as “one game”, and the result of the internal lottery process is obtained. The number of times played is referred to 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 1. 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 button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is associated with each of the three main reels 3 and is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel 3.

  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 Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamps 101 (101L, 101R) output light in a lighting / extinguishing pattern based on effect data described later. The speaker 21 (21L, 21R) outputs sound such as sound effects and music based on the later-described effect data. The medal payout opening 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device provided in the cabinet 1a described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10. The main reel display section 5 includes a symbol display area 4 (4L, 4C, 4R) provided corresponding to each main reel 3. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the rotation and stop operation of the main reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area 4 can be viewed from the player side.

  The main reel 3 is controlled by a later-described main CPU 31 so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in the forward rotation direction, and a plurality of main reels 3 arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel 3 in the symbol display area 4. The symbols (18 in this embodiment) vary with the rotation.

  A symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a main display window) 4 is located within the frame among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel 3 when the rotation of the main reel 3 provided behind the symbol display region 4 is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas.

  In addition, a target for performing a process for determining whether or not to win a virtual line formed by combining any one of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle and lower areas of each main display window 4 Line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a V-shaped first line 8a formed by combining the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R, and the lower stage of the left main display window 4L. , A second line 8b that rises to the right by combining the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R, the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the right main display window 4R. A third line 8c that is lowered to the right by combining the lower stage, and a fourth line having an inverted V shape that is a combination of the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right main display window 4R Four 8d are provided as winning determination lines.

  The sub reel display unit 10 includes a symbol display area 24 (24L, 24C, 24R) provided corresponding to each sub reel 23. The symbol display area 24 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the sub reel 24 provided behind the symbol display area 24.

  The sub reel 23 is basically controlled by a sub CPU 81 to be described later so as to rotate at a constant speed in the forward rotation direction (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel 23 in the symbol display area 24. A plurality of symbols (21 in this embodiment) vary with the rotation.

  The symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as sub display window) 24 has a plurality of symbols (21 in this embodiment) arranged on the surface of the sub reel 23 when the rotation of the sub reel 23 provided behind the symbol display region 24 is stopped. Among them, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the frame. The main display window 4 or the sub display window 24 has a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel by having X (X is a natural number) areas for displaying one symbol in accordance with the corresponding reel. Among these, symbol display means for displaying each of the X symbols is configured.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize has been established for a virtual line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas of the upper, middle and lower areas of each sub display window 24. This is a line for informing (production line).

  The effect line is a combination of symbols displayed by the main reel 3 on the winning determination line (whether or not a prize is awarded) depending on a combination of symbols displayed by the sub reel 23 on the effect line. Is intended to inform in a relatively easy-to-understand manner. In other words, the production line is not a target for processing for determining whether or not a prize is won, but it plays a role as a pseudo prize determination line for the player. As will be described in detail later, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line by the main reel 3 is associated with a combination of symbols displayed on the effect line by the sub reel 23 in advance.

  In the present embodiment, a center line 28c formed by combining the middle stages of the sub display windows 24, a top line 28b formed by combining the upper stages of the sub display windows 24, and a bottom formed by combining the lower stages of the sub display windows 24. A line 28d, a lower right cross-down line 28e formed by combining the upper stage of the left sub display window 24L, the middle stage of the middle sub display window 24C, and the lower stage of the right sub display window 24R, and the lower stage and middle sub of the left sub display window 24L A right-up cross-up line 28a formed by combining the middle stage of the display window 24C and the upper stage of the right sub-display window 24R is provided as a production line.

  Further, the sub display window 24 is provided with a transparent and transparent member such as glass or plastic as a protective member. And the sheet | seat (henceforth a smoke sheet | seat) formed by coloring a translucent resin film with dark paints, such as black and brown, and having a light transmittance of about 40 to 60% with respect to this protective member ) Is pasted.

  In addition, a back lamp 102 (102L, 102C, 102R) is provided inside each sub reel 23 (see FIG. 4 described later). The back lamp 102 can illuminate a part of the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 located in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each sub display window 24 from the inside toward the player side. It has become.

  According to the above configuration, when the back lamp 102 is turned off and the amount of light is not sufficient, the sub display window 24 shields the area from the player due to the presence of the smoke seat and sees it from the player side. Make it appear as a dark surface. That is, the rotation of each sub reel 23 and the operation of stopping the sub reel 23 are not visible from the player side. On the other hand, when the back lamp 102 is turned on and the amount of light increases, the rotation of each sub reel 23 and the operation of stopping the sub reel 23 can be viewed from the player side.

  In the present embodiment, the smoke sheet is attached to the protective member provided in the sub display window 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the protective member itself is made of colorless transparent glass or the like. You may make it comprise with the glass etc. by which the light transmittance is set low. In addition, for example, a liquid crystal display panel may be adopted, and a visible state and an invisible state may be controlled by adjusting voltage application.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, 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 pachi-slot 1 in 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 main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 23 to 31 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 5 to 18 described later), and the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (for example, FIGS. 19 to 22 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing 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 detection 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, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 40. 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 a stepping motor 49 (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 the drive of a stepping motor 49 provided corresponding to each main reel 3. The stepping motor 49 constitutes a reel rotating means. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, according to each main reel 3, a reel index indicating that the main reel has made one turn by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  The stepping motor 49 has 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 motor 49 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motor 49, the main reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angle of the main reel 3 by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motor 49 after detecting the reel index.

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motor 49 is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Each time a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) of pulse outputs necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided in accordance with each main reel 3, and the value is cleared every 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. The position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the main reel can be detected based on the detected position.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reel 3 is performed 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 three 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. The number of sliding symbols is managed by the value of the symbol counter updated from when the stop button is pressed.

  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 sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the image display, sound and light output, and rotation and stop operations of the sub reel 23 according to the 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.

  In the program storage area, a control program (for example, FIGS. 83 to 107 described later) executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored. For example, in the control program, communication with the main control circuit 71 is controlled, and a main board communication task for determining and registering the effect content, and display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing task to be controlled, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the back lamp 102 in the lamp 101 and the sub reel 23, a sound control task for controlling sound output by the speaker 21, and a sub reel for controlling the operation of rotating and stopping the sub reel. Control tasks etc. are included.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data for specifying the contents of the effects (an effect number to be described later), an image, sound, light, or these to be output according to the effect number. A storage area for storing data (hereinafter referred to as effect data), a storage area for storing animation data relating to the creation of video, a storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, and turning on and off the light And a storage area for storing sub-reel data relating to a sub-reel operation pattern represented by a stop table described later.

  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 speaker 21, the lamp 101, and the stepping motors 149 (149L, 149C, 149R) as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  A rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81. A rendering RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86) and a driver 87 are connected to the rendering processor 84. The rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85, and the driver 87 create a video based on the animation data specified by the effect number, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 110.

  Further, a DSP (digital sound processor) 90 is connected to the sub CPU 81. An audio RAM 91 and an A / D converter 88 are connected to the DSP 90. The DSP 90 and the audio RAM 91 generate a sound such as BGM based on the sound data specified by the production number, and output the generated sound through the A / D converter 88 and the amplifier 89 through the speakers 12L and 21R.

  Further, a lamp driving circuit 92 is connected to the sub CPU 81. The lamp driving circuit 92 turns on and off the lamp 101 and the back lamp 102 provided in each sub reel 23 based on the lamp data designated by the production number.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a sub reel motor drive circuit 139 and a sub reel position detection circuit 150. The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 controls the driving of the stepping motor 149 provided corresponding to each sub reel 23. The stepping motor 149 constitutes effect reel rotating means. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects, according to each sub reel 23, a reel index indicating that the sub reel has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to each sub reel 23. The sub CPU 81 manages the symbol counter in the same manner as the main CPU 31 performs for the main reel 3, thereby managing how many symbols are rotated for each sub reel after the reel index is detected. To do. Therefore, also for each sub reel 23, it is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the sub reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, since the sub reel 23 is a production reel, the rotation and stop operations can be freely performed as compared with the main reel 3. In the present embodiment, the sub-reel 23 is basically controlled to operate in the same manner as the main reel 3, but can rotate in a direction opposite to the forward direction, for example. It is also possible to perform control to stop the rotation beyond the specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed by the player.

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

  First, the main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each main reel and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and “1 (00000001)” is selected according to the ten symbols of red 7, blue 7, bell, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, green cherry, replay, yellow blank, and white blank. ) ”To“ 10 (000001010) ”are allocated.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table defines a symbol position “0” as a position where a symbol displayed in the middle of the main display window 4 when a reel index is detected. Then, with the symbol position “0” as a reference, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the positions where the symbols are arranged in the order in which the main reel rotates.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter value (“0” to “20”) and the main reel symbol arrangement table, the type of symbol displayed at the middle stage of the main display window 4 can be specified. It becomes. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “bell” at the symbol position “1”. 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.

  Also, by adding or subtracting “1” to the symbol counter value as a reference, the types of symbols displayed at the upper and lower levels of the main display window 4 at that time can be specified. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the upper stage of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “2” corresponding to the symbol counter “2”. The symbol “watermelon” and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol counter “0”. Then, by referring to the symbol counter of each main reel 3 and the main reel symbol arrangement table when the rotation of each main reel 3 is stopped, it is displayed on the above-described winning determination line 8 (8a to 8d). It becomes possible to specify a combination of symbols.

  Next, the main reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table for main reel defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  The symbol combination table for main reel defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, a winning combination is established when the symbol combination displayed by each main reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table for main reels. It is determined to be a thing. Then, as a result of the determination of winning, a privilege such as paying out medals, re-game operation, and bonus game operation is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the main reel symbol combination table, a so-called “losing” occurs.

  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, the symbol combination “replay-white blank-replay” including the symbol “replay” of the left main reel 3L, the symbol “white blank” of the middle main reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right main reel 3R is the winning determination line 8 "Normal replay (00000001)" 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, there are four display combinations: a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, and a display combination 4 storage area. In other words, even if each is composed of the same bit pattern, it is managed as a different kind of display combination with a difference in the area to be stored so that a combination of different symbols can be specified.

  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 the present embodiment, when “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Bell”, “JAC1”, “JAC2”, “Determined combination 1” or “Determined combination 2” is determined as the display combination, A payout is made.

  In addition, when “normal replay”, “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, “special replay 3”, “CZ replay 1” or “CZ replay 2” is determined as the display combination, replay is performed. Is called. Although described later in detail, in this embodiment, “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, “special replay 3”, “CZ replay 1”, or “CZ replay 2” is determined as the display combination. In order to change the probability that an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “re-playing combination”) that allows display of the combination of symbols relating to the above-mentioned re-playing is changed, the replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) is operated. .

  When “BB1”, “BB2”, “BB3”, or “BB4” is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage areas of the operating flag, the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus game is operated. is doing.

  The bonus game operating flag is data for identifying whether or not the target bonus game is operating. In the present embodiment, as bonus game types, a big bonus (called a so-called “continuous actuating device for a first type special feature, hereinafter referred to as“ BB ”)” and a regular bonus (so-called “first type 1”). It is called a special accessory and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”). The BB is provided with a first BB (hereinafter referred to as BB1), a second BB (hereinafter referred to as BB2), a third BB (hereinafter referred to as BB3), and a fourth BB (hereinafter referred to as BB4).

  Although described in detail later, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is performed (see S176 to S178 in FIG. 29 described later). When the RB is activated, an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a small combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability.

  When medals are paid out to reach a specified number of BBs ("290" for BB1 and BB2, "165" for BB3 and BB4), the operation ends. 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 bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning 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 game has been reached. More specifically, when each bonus game is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus activation time table is stored in each counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game. As a result, the operation of the bonus game corresponding to the condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0” ends.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination and storage area type according to the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of an internal lottery performed by referring 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 each main reel 3 along the winning determination line 8. 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.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the internal winning combination storage area in which the corresponding internal winning combination is stored. In the present embodiment, four internal winning combination storage areas are provided as in the display combination storing area. In other words, even if each has the same bit pattern, it is managed as a different type of internal winning combination with the difference in the area to be stored, so that the display of combinations of different symbols can be permitted.

  FIG. 8 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination.

  FIG. 9 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a bonus combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (“3” in this embodiment) when the stop button is pressed by the player. Thus, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so as to be displayed on the winning determination line 8 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed on the winning determination line 8 (so-called kick control).

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to (1) of FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state indicates whether or not a bonus game operation or RT operation is being performed. For example, the state in which the operation of RT1 is performed is the RT1 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is specified based on data stored in an operating flag storage area (FIG. 21) 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 determined and the winning probability.

  (2) of FIG. 10 shows a transition diagram of each gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, each gaming state is shifted based on the establishment of various conditions such as display of a combination of specific symbols and counting of a predetermined number of games.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table stipulates the lottery value when the data pointer (the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer) and the data pointer are determined according to the winning number.

  The internal lottery processing of the present embodiment sequentially subtracts a random value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” by a lottery value defined according to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction Is determined by determining whether or not becomes negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, when the result of subtraction becomes negative (when a digit is generated), it means that the corresponding winning number is won, and the data pointer assigned thereto is acquired.

  For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 11, if the extracted random number value is “211”, when the lottery value “210” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted, The result (ie “1”) is not negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value “10” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the subtraction result, the result (ie, “−9”) becomes negative, and “1 (corner) is used as the data pointer for the small role / replay. Cherry) ”and“ 1 (BB1) ”are determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery using the lottery value, the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which the lottery value is assigned is determined as the numerical value defined as the lottery value increases. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to the winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is prescribed | regulated according to several steps. 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. In accordance with each setting data, the winning probability of a small combination or bonus combination is increased stepwise. The setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the general gaming state starts when the operation of BB3 or BB4 ends.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 31. Here, the data pointer for the small role replay when the replaying role is determined is “7 (special replay 1)”, “8 (special replay 2)”, “9 (special replay 3)” and “10 ( Normal replay) ”.

  The special replay 1 that is a re-game is an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of RT1. In addition, the special replay 2 that is a re-game is an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of RT2. Furthermore, the special replay 3 that is a re-playing combination is an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the RT 3.

  When the winning number is “18”, “3055” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “7 (special replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “19”, “1410” is defined as the lottery value when the data pointer for small role replay “8 (special replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “20”, “235” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “9 (special replay 3)” is determined. Furthermore, when the winning number is “21”, “11300” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “10 (normal replay)” is determined.

  When referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the probability that the re-playing combination will be determined is “16000/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “7” to “10” are determined. It becomes. When the re-gamer is determined, the probability that any one of RT1 to RT3 is performed is “4700 / from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers“ 7 ”to“ 9 ”are determined. 16000 ".

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the RT4 gaming state starts when the operation of BB1 or BB2 ends.

  The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 30. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value when the re-game combination is determined is different. “7 (special replay 1)”, “8 (special replay 2)” or “9 (special replay 3)” is determined as the re-playing role.

  When the winning number is “18”, “29000” is defined as the lottery value when “7 (special replay 1)” is determined. When the winning number is “19”, “13500” is defined as the lottery value when “8 (special replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “20”, “2250” is defined as the lottery value when “9 (special replay 3)” is determined.

  When the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game player will be determined is “44750/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “7” to “9” are determined. It becomes. This is higher than the above-mentioned internal lottery table for general gaming state. It should be noted that “10 (normal replay)” is not determined as the re-gamer, and the probability that the re-gamer is determined is equal to the probability that any one of RT1 to RT3 will be performed. In other words, when the type of BB whose operation ends is BB1 or BB2, any one of RT1 to RT3 is performed with a higher probability than when BB3 or BB4.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 to RT3 gaming states. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the RT1 gaming state starts when the symbol combination of the special replay 1 is displayed in the above-described general gaming state or RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state described later, and the special replaying is started. The RT2 gaming state starts when the symbol combination of 2 is displayed, and the RT3 gaming state starts when the symbol combination of the special replay 3 is displayed.

  The internal lottery table for RT1 to RT3 gaming states defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 31. The RT1 to RT3 game state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general game state internal lottery table except that the lottery values when the re-game combination is determined are different. “7 (special replay 1)”, “8 (special replay 2)”, “9 (special replay 3)” or “10 (normal replay)” is determined as the replaying role.

  When the winning number is “18”, “2000” is defined as the lottery value when “7 (special replay 1)” is determined. When the winning number is “19”, “2000” is defined as the lottery value when “8 (special replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “20”, “2000” is defined as the lottery value when “9 (special replay 3)” is determined. Furthermore, when the winning number is “21”, “46706” is defined as the lottery value when “10 (normal replay)” is determined.

  When the RT1 to RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game player is determined is “52706 / from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers“ 7 ”to“ 10 ”are determined. 65536 ". This is the highest among all the internal lottery tables including the aforementioned internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state. In other words, in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, the player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing the consumption of medals as compared to other gaming states. For the player except for the bonus game, It is positioned in the most advantageous gaming state. In the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, even if a special replay symbol combination is displayed, the RT is not operated (see S181 in FIG. 30 described later).

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the RT0 gaming state starts when a combination of symbols SB (SB1 to SB6) is displayed in the above-described general gaming state or RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state described later. .

  The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 29. The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value when the re-game combination is determined is different. “6 (CZ replay)” or “10 (normal replay)” is determined as the re-game player. The CZ replay, which is a regame player, is an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of RT5.

  When the winning number is “18”, “180” is defined as the lottery value when “6 (CZ replay)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “19”, “8798” is defined as the lottery value when “10 (normal replay)” is determined.

  When the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game player will be determined is “8978/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “6” and “10” are determined. It becomes. This is lower than the general lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RT1 to RT3 gaming states. According to such a configuration, the special replay symbol combination is displayed while avoiding the display of the SB symbol combination in the above-described general gaming state or RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state described later. If this can be achieved, the subsequent gaming state becomes an advantageous state for the player (RT1-RT3 gaming state).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, six combinations of SB symbols are provided. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the six combinations of SB symbols are composed of symbols (for example, red cherry and blue cherry of the middle main reel 3C, red cherry and blue cherry of the right main reel 3R). Cherry and green cherry) are arranged on the main reel so that when one is displayed on the winning determination line, the other is not displayed and is mutually exclusive. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, an internal winning combination (bonus data pointers “5 (SB1)” to “10 (SB6)”) that allows display of the combination of symbols of each SB is determined. Probabilities are equal.

  Therefore, in a situation where it is not known which of the six types of display winning internal winning combinations has been decided, the player selects one of the methods depending on luck or intuition, and then selects the selected one. It is required to perform a stop operation at a timing when the combination of symbols of SB is not displayed. The special replay symbol combinations are arranged on each main reel so as to be displayed on the winning determination line regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for RT5 gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the RT5 gaming state starts when a combination of symbols of CZ replay is displayed in the above-described RT0 gaming state.

  The RT5 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 29. The RT5 gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value when a re-game combination is determined is different. “7 (special replay 1)” or “10 (normal replay)” is determined as the re-game player.

  When the winning number is “18”, “400” is defined as the lottery value when “7 (special replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “19”, “8500” is defined as the lottery value when “10 (normal replay)” is determined.

  When the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game player is determined is “8900/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “7” and “10” are determined. It becomes. This is lower than the general lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RT1 to RT3 gaming states. When the re-gamer is determined, the probability that the RT1 is operated is “400/8900” from the lottery value when the data pointer “7” is determined. In other words, even if the RT0 gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player is started by displaying the above-mentioned SB symbol combination, the RT1 game is advantageous to the player through the RT5 gaming state. The possibility of transition to the state is given.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for RT6 gaming state. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the RT6 gaming state starts when a bonus combination is determined in each gaming state except for the bonus game described above.

  The internal lottery table for RT6 gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. The internal lottery table for RT6 gaming state has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except that the lottery value when the re-game combination is determined is different and the bonus combination is not determined. “7 (special replay 1)”, “8 (special replay 2)”, “9 (special replay 3)” or “10 (normal replay)” is determined as the replaying role.

  When the RT6 gaming state internal lottery table is referenced, the probability that the re-game combination is determined is “18000/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “7” to “10” are determined. It becomes.

  FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for the BB1 / BB2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for BB1 and BB2 game states defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 and 2. When the internal lottery table for the BB1 / BB2 gaming state is referred to, either “12 (JAC combination)” or “13 (all combination)” is determined as the small combination.

  When the winning number is “1”, “51000” is defined as the lottery value when “12 (JAC combination)” is determined. In addition, when the winning number is “2”, “14536” is defined as the lottery value when “13 (all roles)” is determined.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for the BB3 / BB4 gaming state. The internal lottery table for the BB3 / BB4 gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 and 2. When the internal lottery table for the BB3 / BB4 gaming state is referred to, either “12 (JAC combination)” or “13 (all combination)” is determined.

  When the winning number is “1”, “16000” is defined as the lottery value when “12 (JAC combination)” is determined. When the winning number is “2”, “49536” is defined as the lottery value when “13 (all roles)” is determined.

  In the BB1 / BB2 gaming state, the winning probability of “12 (JAC role)” is higher than the winning probability of “13 (all role)”, whereas in the BB3 / BB4 gaming state, “13 (all role)”. The winning probability is higher than the winning probability of “12 (JAC role)”.

  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, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, an internal winning combination 3 storing area, and an internal winning combination 4 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  When “1” stands for a target bit in the internal winning combination storing area, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 8 described above, in the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “6”, “CZ replay 1 + CZ replay 2 (00110000)” is determined as the internal winning combination. . Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of all symbol combinations corresponding to each bit is permitted. Based on the stop operation by the player, one of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the bits is displayed on the winning determination line.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, when “1” stands for the target bit, it indicates that the symbol combination corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Further, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line, and the content is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the bonus combination (BB1 to BB4) is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table or the like, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  The bonus 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 ( So-called carry-over). Then, while there is a carryover combination, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see S80 in FIG. 25 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The operating flag storage area includes an operating flag 1 storage area and an operating flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte. A unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  When “1” is set in the target bit in the operating flag storage area, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being operated. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the main reel symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) for specifying the symbol of each main reel 3 displayed along the above-described winning determination lines 8a to 8d.

  For example, in the case of the first line 8a, the symbol code related to the symbol of the left main reel 3L displayed on the upper row of the left main display window 4L and the symbol of the middle main reel 3C displayed on the middle row of the middle main display window 4C. The symbol code and the symbol code related to the symbol of the right main reel 3R displayed on the upper stage of the right main display window 4R are stored. The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol counter of each main reel is “0” (see FIG. 5). The combination of symbols stored in the main reel symbol storage area is compared with the symbol combinations specified by the main reel symbol combination table described above, and it is determined whether or not they match. Is determined.

  Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 23, the main flowchart by control of main CPU is demonstrated.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). In the initialization process, when an operation for changing the setting is performed by the administrator, one of setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, or setting H is selected. 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. 24 (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 FIG. 25 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. The internal lottery process constitutes 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 main reels (S7). When the start of rotation of all main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 31 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Rotation starts. Each main reel 3 is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then maintained at a constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel rotates at a constant speed (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the main reel is not constant speed, it waits until it reaches the constant speed, while when it determines that the rotation of the main reel is constant speed, it activates the stop button (S9). ). Specifically, “00000111” is stored in an effective stop button storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. 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. 26 (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 and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (S11). In this process, the main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 6) 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 8. 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 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. 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.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus (BB1 to BB4) operating flag is on (S15). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 27 (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 RT game number counter update processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 28 after S16 or when it is determined in S15 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S17). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S18). It is checked whether a bonus or RT operation is started or whether replaying is performed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the main CPU 31 permits medal passage (S32). The solenoid (not shown) of the selector 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 (S33). That is, replay is performed. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34).

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, 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 has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S41). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch after S41 or S40, or when it is determined in S36 that the passing of medals has not been detected (S42). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter, while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S43). When it is determined that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S36. When determining that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S44).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S36. When determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S45). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the operating flag storage area (FIG. 21) (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 11 and the like) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative and a digit is performed (S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not used, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S69 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8) and acquires the internal winning combination and storage area type data based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer ( S71). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal symbol combination acquired based on the storage area type data (1 or 2) in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area or the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (FIG. 19) (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (S73). When determining that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9), and acquires the internal winning combination and storage area type data based on the bonus data pointer. (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the storage area type is 3 (S75). When it is determined that the storage area type is not 3, the acquired internal winning combination (here, SB1 to SB6) is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (S76).

  When determining that the storage area type is 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 20) is 0 (S77). When it is determined that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the acquired internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area (S78). Next, when the RT1 to RT5 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns it off, and turns on the RT6 operating flag (S79).

  Next, after S79 or S76, the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in S77 or determines that the bonus data pointer is 0 in S73. When this is done, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 3 storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area (S80). When this process ends, the internal lottery 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 4 as the number of checks (S114). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “3”, the position of the symbol in the middle of the main display window when the stop button is pressed is included, and the next three pieces from there. Up to the position of the symbol is the target of the check. For example, if the symbol position is “1”, the symbol position “1”, symbol position “2”, symbol position “3”, and symbol position “4” correspond to the check. Then, one of the four numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel when the stop operation by the player is detected by the stop switch 7S, and based on the internal winning combination, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value ( Hereinafter, the symbol position having the highest priority is searched for among the symbol positions within the range of the number of checks including “stop start position” (S115). In this process, the symbol position where the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority.

  Here, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the granting of two or more types of benefits may be determined (for example, when BB1 is a carryover combination) In this case, the symbol position with the highest priority is determined in accordance with a predetermined priority order. In this case, the small role / replay data pointer “7 (special replay 1)” is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol position where the symbol combination related to replay can be displayed is the highest, and the symbol position where the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game can be displayed is the second symbol position. The predetermined priority order is defined so that the symbol position where the combination of symbols relating to the payout of medals can be displayed is the third highest.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result, and sets a symbol position (hereinafter, a scheduled stop position) at which the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped (S118). 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. In addition, a symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols to the stop start position is set as the scheduled stop position.

  When the scheduled stop position is set, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 31) to be described later, and waits for the symbol counter to be updated by the number of sliding symbols, that is, the highest priority order. Waiting for the symbol at the symbol position to reach the middle stage of the main display window, the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (S117). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the main reel symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5) and, based on the scheduled stop position, the symbol code related to the symbol displayed on the winning determination line on the main reel symbol storage area (FIG. 5). 22) (S118).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S119). That is, it is determined whether there is a main reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process ends.

  In addition, when stopping the rotation of each reel, it is also possible to adopt a configuration that refers to a table (stop table) in which a position for stopping the rotation of each main reel 3 is defined in advance according to the internal winning combination. is there.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S131). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S132). In this process, both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit (S133).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation of BB1 or BB2 is completed (S134). When determining that the operation of BB1 or BB2 has ended, the main CPU 31 sets the RT4 operating flag to ON (S135). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S131, or when it is determined that the bonus ended in S134 is BB3 or BB4, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter (S136). ). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and in addition, if the winning is established, the possible pay number counter is decremented by 1.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S137). When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not 0, the bonus end check process is terminated. When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process (S138). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 to RT3 operating flags are on (S151). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 to RT3 operating flags are not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 to RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S152). The RT game number counter is data for managing the number of games in which the RT operation continues.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S153). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, it ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1-RT3 operating flag to OFF (S154). When this process ends, the RT game number counter update 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 BB3) (S171). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 7) (S172). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on according to the type of BB, and a numerical value corresponding to the specified number is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S173). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT6 operating flag (S174). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S175).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S171, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S176). When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (S177).

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (S178). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning count counter and the possible gaming count counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in S176 that the BB operating flag is not on or when it determines in S177 that the RB operating flag is on, the replay check described later with reference to FIG. Processing is performed (S179). In this process, based on the display combination, a check as to whether or not to replay and a check as to whether or not to operate RT are performed. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the re-game check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 to RT3 operating flags are on (S181). When determining that the RT1-RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 to RT3 operating flags are not on, it determines whether or not the display combination is the special replay 1 (S182). When determining that the display combination is the special replay 1, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to ON and sets the RT game number counter to 30 (S183).

  When determining that the display combination is not the special replay 1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is the special replay 2 (S <b> 184). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is the special replay 2, the main CPU 31 sets the RT2 operating flag to ON and sets the RT game number counter to 60 (S185).

  When determining that the display combination is not the special replay 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is the special replay 3 (S <b> 186). When determining that the display combination is the special replay 3, the main CPU 31 sets the RT3 operating flag to ON and sets the RT game number counter to 120 (S187).

  When determining that the display combination is not the special replay 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is CZ replay (CZ replay 1 or CZ replay 2) (S188). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is CZ replay, the main CPU 31 sets the RT5 operating flag to ON (S189).

  After S183, S185, S187, or S189, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S190). When this process ends, the replay check process ends.

  When determining in S188 that the display combination is not CZ replay, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (SB1 to SB6) (S191). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not SB, the re-game check process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 sets the RT0 operating flag to ON (S192). When this process ends, the replay 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 (S201). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S202). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (S203). For example, when there is an input from the stop switch 7S, the main CPU 31 sets a command corresponding to the type of the corresponding stop button. Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S204). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits the command set in S203 to the sub control circuit 72.

  Note that the sub-control circuit 72 can specify that the stop button 7 has been pressed and its type based on the command transmitted in S204, and based on this, the timing at which the stop button 7 was pressed. Thus, the rotation of the corresponding sub reel 23 can be stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S205). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so that the rotation of each main reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. In addition, when the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel is updated by the number of sliding pieces and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position (in other words, Waiting for the symbol of the planned stop position to reach the middle stage of the display window), the drive of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S206). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a timer management process (S207). Various timers are updated. Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S208). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  The data table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 and the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 have been described above. Next, referring to FIGS. 32 to 111, the data tables (FIGS. 32 to 85) stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the programs (FIGS. 86 to 111) executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored. The contents will be described.

  In the sub control circuit 72, the operation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the sound output from the speakers 21L, 21R, the light output from the back lamp 102, etc., according to the progress of the program controlled in the main control circuit 71, Or the content of the production | presentation by these combination is determined, and this is performed.

  First, the sub reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of the sub symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 by data, and the sub reels managed by the sub reel symbol counter provided corresponding to each sub reel is arranged. In accordance with each position “0” to “20” in the rotation direction, a symbol code indicating the type of sub symbol placed at each position is defined. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and there are 8 types of sub-symbols “7”, “AT”, “Large Chance”, “Small Chance”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Cherry” and “Blank”. Each of “1 (00000001B)” to “8 (00001000B)” is assigned according to the design. The sub symbol “large chance” has the size of two other sub symbols including the sub symbol “small chance”.

  The sub-reel symbol arrangement table sets the position where the symbol to be displayed at a predetermined position (in the present embodiment, the middle stage in the sub display window 24) when the reel index is detected as the symbol position “0”, Symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of the symbols in the order of movement in the forward rotation direction. Therefore, by referring to the sub-reel symbol counter and the sub-reel symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the type of symbol displayed at the middle stage of each sub display window 24 at that time.

  Next, the sub reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel symbol combination table defines data indicating a combination of sub symbols to be displayed by each sub-reel along the effect line 28 and a sub display combination. The sub display combination is data for identifying a combination of the sub symbols. The sub display combination is basically 1-byte data in which a unique combination of sub symbols is assigned to each bit, and is stored in a sub display combination storage area (not shown).

  As will be described in detail later, each sub symbol combination is associated with a combination of main symbol combinations defined by the main reel symbol combination table (FIG. 6). The player can know from the combination of the sub-patterns displayed on the production line 28 whether or not a winning has been established and the type of winning when the winning has been established.

  Next, the correspondence relationship between the main game state managed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 and the sub game state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub gaming state is basically updated based on the main gaming state information transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  When the main gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (FIG. 14), the sub gaming state is the “normal state”. When the main gaming state is the general gaming state (FIG. 11), the RT4 gaming state (FIG. 12), or the RT5 gaming state (FIG. 15), the sub gaming state is basically the “AT state”.

  When the internal winning combination “special replay 1” related to the operation of RT1 is determined in the “AT state”, the sub gaming state becomes “ART entry state 1”. Further, in the “AT state”, when the internal winning combination “special replay 2” related to the operation of RT2 is determined, the sub gaming state becomes “ART entry state 2”. Further, in the “AT state”, when the internal winning combination “special replay 3” related to the operation of RT3 is determined, the sub gaming state becomes “ART entry state 3”.

  When the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state (FIG. 13), the sub gaming state is basically the “ART state”. In the “ART state”, when the RT game number counter is updated to 0 and the operations of RT1 to RT3 are finished, the sub game state becomes the “ART end state”. Further, when 30 (the number of games for which the operation of RT1 ends) is subtracted from the RT game number counter in the “ART state”, or 60 (the number of games for which the operation of RT2 ends) from the RT game number counter in the RT3 gaming state. When is subtracted, the sub gaming state becomes the “ART delimited state”.

  When the main game state is the RT6 game state (FIG. 16), the sub game state is the “BB internal hit state”. When the main game state is the BB1 to BB4 game state (FIGS. 17 and 18), the sub game state is the “BB operation state”. As will be described later, when the operation of BB1 to BB4 is started, the BB operation state becomes either “BB operation state 1” or “BB operation state 2” by the player's selection operation.

  Each sub game state is managed in a sub game state flag storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83.

  Next, the effect group determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect group determination table is provided according to the above-described sub game state.

  The effect group determination table specifies a plurality of effect groups, and in accordance with the internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71, specifies a lottery value when each effect group is determined. In the effect group determination table, lottery processing is performed using random values extracted from the range of “0 to 32767”.

  The production group is data for designating the production lottery table. The effect lottery table defines a plurality of types of effect contents (effect numbers), and the lottery value when each effect content (effect number) is determined according to the internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Is stipulated. The production groups include “normal production 1 group”, “normal production 2 group”, “navigation production 1 (AT) group”, “navigation production 2 (ART) group”, “continuous production start group”, “continuous production 2”. A “second group”, a “continuous production third group”, and a “BB production group” are provided. The contents of each production group will be explained later.

  FIG. 35 shows a normal state effect group determination table. In the normal state effect group determination table, the normal effect 1 group is basically determined. However, when the internal winning combination related to winning is determined, the navigation effect 2 (ART) group may be determined.

  FIG. 36 shows an effect group determination table for a BB internal hit state. In the BB internal hit state effect group determination table, the normal effect 1 group or the navigation effect 2 (ART) group is determined. The probability that the navigation effect 2 (ART) group is determined is higher than the effect group determination table for the normal state.

  FIG. 37 shows an AT-state effect group determination table. In the AT state effect group determination table, the navigation effect 1 (AT) group is basically determined. When an internal winning combination (normal replay, special replays 1 to 3) related to replay is determined, there is a possibility that a continuous production start group is determined. When the internal winning combination “special replays 1 to 3” relating to the operation of RT1 to RT3 is determined, the continuous production start group is compared to the case where the internal winning combination “normal replay” not related to the operation of RT1 to RT3 is determined. Is also determined with high probability.

  In addition, when a continuous production start group is determined, a continuous production is started. In the continuous production, a production of relevance is performed in each game over three consecutive games. The continuous performance of the present embodiment is executed to inform the player whether or not the operation of RT1 to RT3 starts and to increase the expectation that the player has.

  FIG. 38 shows an ART state effect group determination table. In the AT state effect group determination table, a navigation effect 2 (ART) group is determined.

  FIG. 39 shows an effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “2”. The effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “2” is a table used in the second game of the continuous effect over the above three games. In the effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “2”, the second group of continuous effects is determined.

  FIG. 40 shows an effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “1”. The effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “1” is a table used in the third (last) game of the continuous effects over the above three games. In the effect group determination table for the continuous effect counter “1”, the third group of continuous effects is determined.

  FIG. 41 shows an effect group determination table for the BB operation state. In the BB operation state effect group determination table, the BB effect group is determined.

  Next, the effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect lottery table is provided according to the aforementioned effect group.

  The effect lottery table defines a plurality of effect contents (effect numbers for identifying the effect contents), and lottery values when each effect content is determined according to the internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Is stipulated. In the effect lottery table, lottery processing is performed using a random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 32767”.

  FIG. 42 shows the effect lottery table of the normal effect 1 group. In the effect lottery table of the normal effect 1 group, “normal effect” is basically determined. When the internal winning combination is lost or SB, “1 lighting effect” or “2 lighting effect” may be determined.

  FIG. 43 shows the effect lottery table of the normal effect 2 group. In the effect lottery table of the normal effect 2 group, when “normal effect” is determined, or when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined, the effect content (for example, “replay notification”) for notifying the type is determined. There is a possibility. In addition, when the internal winning combination is lost or SB, “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect” or “3 lighting effect” can be determined with a higher probability than the above-described effect lottery table of the normal effect 1 group. There is sex.

  FIG. 44 shows the effect lottery table of the navigation effect 1 (AT) group. In the effect lottery table of the navigation effect 1 (AT) group, when an internal winning combination relating to winning is determined, the effect content (for example, “replay notification”) for notifying the type is determined. Further, when the internal winning combination is SB, “end suggestion effect” is determined. The end suggestion effect is an effect for informing the player that the operation of RT1 to RT3 may end (that is, the operation of RT1 to RT3 is ended by displaying SB). As will be described in detail later, each time the rotation of the main reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not the display of SB is avoided. When the display of SB is avoided, the end suggestion effect is generated with a predetermined probability. It is going to end.

  FIG. 45 shows the effect lottery table of the navigation effect 2 (ART) group. In the effect lottery table of the navigation effect 2 (ART) group, when the internal winning combination related to winning is determined, the effect content (for example, “replay notification”) for notifying the type is determined.

  FIG. 46 shows the effect lottery table of the continuous effect start group. In the production lottery table of the continuous production start group, “normal production” is basically determined, but when an internal winning combination (normal replay, special replays 1 to 3 and CZ replay) related to replay is determined, “The first sound production” is decided.

  47 and 48 show an effect lottery table for the second group of continuous effects. FIG. 48 is an effect lottery table for the second group of continuous effects used in the AT state, and FIG. 49 is an effect lottery table for the second group of continuous effects used in the ART state. There is a possibility that “second sound production” is decided in the production lottery table of the second group of continuous productions. When the internal winning combination (special replays 1 to 3) related to the operation of RT1 to RT3 is determined, the “second sound production” is determined.

  49 and 50 show an effect lottery table for the third group of continuous effects. 49 is an effect lottery table for the third group of continuous effects used in the AT state, and FIG. 50 is an effect lottery table for the third group of continuous effects used in the ART state. In the effect lottery table of the third group of continuous effects, there is a possibility that the “sound effect third” is determined. When the internal winning combination (special replays 1 to 3) relating to the operation of RT1 to RT3 is determined, the “sound effect third time” is determined. In the present embodiment, the “sound effect 3rd” is executed in the third game of the continuous effect, thereby informing the player that the operations of RT1 to RT3 have been determined.

  Next, the contents of the effect data defined by the effect configuration table and the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 51 shows an effect configuration table. The production configuration table defines production data according to production contents (production number). The effect data includes liquid crystal display pattern data (see FIG. 52) in which a pattern of an image to be displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 is determined, and back lamp pattern data in which a light-on / off pattern output by the back lamp 102 of the sub reel 23 is determined (See (1) in FIG. 53) and sound pattern data (see FIG. 54) in which the pattern of the sound output from the speaker 21 is defined. The production data is determined in response to reception of a start command (start operation), a reel stop command (each stop operation), and a display command (determination of a display combination).

  For example, when the production content is “replay notification (production number: 2)” and a start operation is performed, “replay display (04H)” is selected as the liquid crystal display pattern data (see FIG. 52).

  When the production content is “end suggestion production (production number: 8)”, when a start operation is performed, “warning display (08H)” is executed as liquid crystal display pattern data (see FIG. 52), and RT1 A message indicating that the operation of .about.RT3 may end is displayed. When each stop operation is performed, “continuous display (09H)” or “end display (0AH)” is selected as the liquid crystal display pattern data (see FIG. 52). For example, when the first stop operation is performed, when the main symbols constituting the combination of the main symbols related to SB are not displayed on the winning determination line by the corresponding main reel and the winning lottery is won, “Display (0AH)” is selected. Thereby, the display indicating that the operation of RT1 to RT3 may end is completed, and the player is informed that the end of the operation of RT1 to RT3 has been avoided. On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won or when the first stop operation is performed, the main symbols constituting the combination of the main symbols related to SB are placed on the winning determination line by the corresponding main reel. When displayed, “continuous display (09H)” is selected. Thereby, it is continuously displayed that the operation of RT1 to RT3 may end.

  In addition, when the production content is “1 lighting production (production number: 9)”, “2 lighting production (production number: 10)” or “3 lighting production (production number: 11)”, a start operation is performed. “Back lamp effect lighting (05H)” is selected as the back lamp pattern data (see (1) in FIG. 53). When “back lamp effect lighting” is selected, data for lighting the back lamp 102 corresponding to each sub reel 23 is stored in a lamp data storage area (see (2) in FIG. 53) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Here, as shown in (2) of FIG. 53, the lamp data storage area includes a plurality of storage areas (0 to 4 in the illustrated example) for each of the back lamps 102 corresponding to the sub reels 23. A predetermined priority order is set for the plurality of storage areas, and data stored in each storage area is read according to the priority order. Specifically, each data is read in the order of “1” storage area, “2” storage area, “3” storage area, and “4” storage area. Further, data (lighting invalid data) for restricting reading of data stored in the storage areas “1” to “4” is stored in the storage area “0”. In other words, when lighting invalid data is stored in the storage area “0”, selection and output are performed even if “lighting data” is stored in the storage areas “1” to “4”. There is no.

  Further, as will be described in detail with reference to a flowchart described later, when “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect” or “3 lighting effect” is determined and “back lamp effect lighting” is selected, Lighting data for lighting each of the back lamps corresponding to the sub reels is stored in a storage area corresponding to each back lamp ("1" storage area in the illustrated example). In addition, lighting invalid data is stored in the storage areas of “0”.

  That is, lighting data for lighting the back lamp 102 is already stored, but this lighting data is not read due to the presence of lighting invalid data stored in the storage area of “0”. When the lighting invalid data stored in the storage area “0” is cleared when the stop operation is detected, the data stored in the storage areas “1” to “4” is read out. Become. In the illustrated example, since the lighting data is stored in the storage area “1”, the lighting data is read and the corresponding back lamp 102 is turned on.

  When “1 lighting effect” is determined, only when the first stop operation is detected, the lighting invalid data stored in the storage area of “0” corresponding to the corresponding back lamp is cleared, Even if the 2 stop operation and the 3rd stop operation are detected, the lighting invalid data stored in the storage area “0” corresponding to the corresponding back lamp is not cleared.

  When “2 lighting effect” is determined, the lighting stored in the storage area of “0” corresponding to the corresponding back lamp is detected only when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are detected. Even if the invalid data is cleared and the third stop operation is detected, the lighting invalid data stored in the storage area of “0” corresponding to the corresponding back lamp is not cleared.

  Further, when “3 lighting effect” is determined, “0” corresponding to the corresponding back lamp is detected for each of the cases where the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are detected. Clears lighting invalid data stored in the storage area. In this way, each time a stop operation is detected, there is no need to perform processing for determining data for turning on or off the corresponding back lamp, so that the detection of the stop operation and the operation of the back lamp are linked. It becomes suitable for.

  When the content of the effect is “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect” or “3 lighting effect”, the operation of the liquid crystal display device 110 and the operation of the speaker 21 are stopped as well as the operation of the back lamp 102. This is performed in conjunction with the detection of.

  First, regarding the determination of the liquid crystal display pattern data (see FIG. 52), when the start operation is detected, “dance operation display (0BH)” is selected. In the case of “1 lighting effect”, when the second stop operation is detected, “dance failure display (0CH)” is selected. Furthermore, in the case of “2 lighting effect”, when the third stop operation is detected, “dance failure display (0CH)” is selected. Furthermore, in the case of “three lighting effects”, “dance successful display (0DH)” is selected when the third stop operation is detected.

  Subsequently, regarding the determination of the sound pattern data (see FIG. 54), when the start operation is detected, “effect sound 1 (03H)” is selected. In the case of “1 lighting effect”, “silence (00H)” is selected when the second stop operation is detected. Furthermore, in the case of “2 lighting effect”, “silence (00H)” is selected when the third stop operation is detected. In the case of “3 lighting effect”, “mute (00H)” is not selected in response to detection of each stop operation, and “display sound (04H)” is selected when the display combination is determined. The

  For example, even if the lamp data is designed so that the back lamp 102 blinks in synchronization with the sound output from the speaker 21 (for example, the rhythm of music), the stop operation is detected and the back lamp 102 is lit as described above. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the synchronization between the sound and the back lamp 102 is lost.

  In addition, when the production content is “first sound production (production number: 14)” and “starting operation is performed”, “ART precursor sound 1 (07H)” is selected as sound pattern data (see FIG. 54). The In addition, when the production content is “second sound production (production number: 15)”, when the start operation is performed, “ART precursor 2 (08H)” is selected as the sound pattern data. Furthermore, when the production content is “third production of sound production (production number: 16)”, when the start operation is performed, “ART state sound (09H)” is selected as the sound pattern data.

  “ART state sound (09H)” is basically sound pattern data selected when the sub gaming state is the ART state (the main gaming state is the RT1 to RT3 gaming state) (S345 in FIG. 89 described later). And S346). “ART precursor sound 1” or “ART precursor sound 2” is sound pattern data in which a sound constituting a part of the sound output based on the “ART state sound” is output.

  For example, when the sound output based on the “ART state sound” is a music composed of “instrument A + instrument B + instrument C + instrument D”, the sound output based on “ART precursor 1” is “ The musical composition is composed of “musical instrument A + musical instrument B”. The sound output based on the “ART precursor 2” is a music composed of “instrument A + instrument B + music C”.

  Both “ART precursor sound 1” and “ART precursor sound 2” are sounds that form part of the sound output based on the “ART state sound”. In this embodiment, “ART When the sound that is output based on the “state sound” is a completed form, the sound that is closer to the completed form than “ART precursor sound 1” is output from “ART precursor sound 2”. Yes. That is, as the “sound effect first time”, “sound effect second time”, and “sound effect third time” are sequentially executed, an effect is produced in which the sound output in the ART state is gradually completed. It becomes like this.

  Note that the relationship between the “ART state sound”, “ART precursor sound 1”, and “ART precursor sound 2” is not limited to that described above, and the following may be employed. For example, when the sound output based on the “ART state sound” is a predetermined music composed of “instrument A + instrument B + instrument C + instrument D” for 30 seconds, “ART precursor sound 1” As for the sound output based on the above, the predetermined music may be output for 5 seconds, and for the sound output based on the “ART precursor sound 2”, the predetermined music may be output for 15 seconds.

  Next, the flag conversion table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The flag conversion table defines a plurality of types of sub-flags, and defines the lottery value when each sub-flag is determined according to the internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub flag is data for designating a combination of sub symbols permitted to be displayed by the plurality of sub reels 23.

  In the flag conversion table, lottery processing for determining a subflag is performed using a random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 32767”. The flag conversion table is basically provided according to the sub game state.

  In the flag conversion table, a lottery value when each subflag is determined is defined based on the basic configuration that the type of subflag determined according to each internal winning combination is determined in advance.

  For example, the sub-flag “losing (0)” is associated with the internal winning combination “losing (00)”. In addition, each of the internal winning combination “normal replay (01)”, “special replay 1 (02)”, “special replay 2 (03)”, “special replay 3 (04)” and “CZ replay (05)” Is associated with the sub-flag “Replay (1)”.

  Also, the sub-flag “all bell (5)” is assigned to the internal winning combination “all bell (06)”, the sub-flag “right bell (3)” is assigned to the internal winning combination “right bell (07)”, and the internal winning combination “ The sub-flag “left bell (2)” is associated with the left bell (08), and the sub-flag “middle bell (4)” is associated with the internal winning combination “middle bell (09)”.

  In addition, the sub-flag “Square Cherry (6)” is associated with the internal winning combination “Kaku Cherry (10)”, and the sub-flag “Lose (0)” is associated with the internal winning combination “Determined (11)”. . Further, the sub-flag “all bell (5)” is associated with each of the internal winning combination “JAC combination (12)” and “all combination (13)” determined in the bonus game. Further, the sub-flag “losing (0)” is associated with the internal winning combination “SB (14)”.

  In the flag conversion table, a sub-flag (for example, “chance (7)” or “rare replay (8)”) different from the sub-flag having the basic correspondence can be determined according to each sub-game state. I try to have sex.

  FIG. 55 shows a normal state flag conversion table. In the normal state flag conversion table, the sub-flag “chance” may be determined when the internal winning combination is “losing (00)”.

  FIG. 56 shows a flag conversion table for the AT state (including ART entry states 1 to 3). In the AT state flag conversion table, the sub-flag “chance” is determined when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 (02)”, “special replay 2 (03)”, and “special replay 3 (04)”. there is a possibility. Therefore, in the AT state, if a combination of sub-designs of “chance” (described in detail with reference to the stop table described later) is displayed, the player may start to operate RT1 to RT3. It can be expected.

  FIG. 57 shows an ART state flag conversion table. In the ART state flag conversion table, subflags are determined in accordance with the above-described basic correspondence according to each internal winning combination.

  FIG. 58 shows a BB internal hit state flag conversion table. In the BB internal hit state flag conversion table, when the internal winning combination is “losing (00)”, the sub flag “chance” may be determined. The BB internal hit state is a state in which the carryover combination “BB” described above exists. When the internal winning combination is “losing (00)”, the data pointer (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is “ “0” means that the internal winning combination in the strict sense is “BB” (see S80 in FIG. 25). In the BB internal hit state, if a combination of “chance” sub-symbols is displayed, the player can expect that the operation of the BB may start.

  FIG. 59 shows an ART end state flag conversion table. FIG. 60 shows an ART partition status flag conversion table. In the ART end state flag conversion table and the ART delimiter state flag conversion table, the internal winning combination is “normal replay (01)”, “special replay 1 (02)”, “special replay 2 (03)”, and “special replay”. 3 (04) ", the sub-flag" rare replay "may be determined. Note that the probability that the sub flag “rare replay” is determined is higher in the ART separated state than in the ART end state.

  Therefore, when a combination of sub-designs of “rare replay” (described in detail with reference to a stop table described later) is displayed, the ART state (the main game state is RT1 to RT3 game state) ends for the player. It is possible to give the player a chance to guess whether it will continue or not.

  FIG. 61 shows a BB operating state flag conversion table. In the BB operation state flag conversion table, when the internal winning combination is “JAC combination (12)”, the sub-flag “chance” may be determined.

  The BB operation state flag conversion table is such that the lottery value when the sub flag “chance” is determined differs according to the set value (1, 4, 6, or H). More specifically, the probability that the sub-flag “chance” is determined increases as the set value is a value (H) that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, in the BB operation state, when a combination of “chance” sub-symbols is displayed, it is possible to give the player a pleasure to guess the set value depending on the frequency.

  Next, the bell distribution table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bell distribution table is used when the sub flag “all bells” is determined in the BB operation state. In the BB operation state, the sub flag “all bells” is assigned to either “bell 1” or “bell 2”.

  The bell distribution table defines a lottery value when the sub flag “bell 1” is determined and a lottery value when the sub flag “bell 1” is determined according to the set value. In the BB operation state 1, the probability that the sub flag “bell 1” is determined increases as the set value is more advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the BB operation state 2, the probability that the sub flag “bell 2” is determined increases as the set value is more advantageous to the player.

  Therefore, in the BB operation state, when the combination of the sub symbols of “Bell 1” (described in detail with reference to a stop table described later) is displayed, or the combination of the sub symbols of “Bell 2” (described in detail later). Is displayed with reference to the stop table), it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the set value according to the frequency. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, it is possible to select the BB operation state 1 or the BB operation state 2 by the player's intention, and “Bell 1” and “Bell 2” The player is allowed to determine which sub-design combination to focus on the frequency of display.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a special stop table, a normal stop table, and a control change table according to the sub flag and the sub game state. The stop table is used for determining the number of sliding pieces of the sub reel, that is, determining the position where the rotation of the sub reel is stopped.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding sub-reel stops rotating, in other words, the corresponding sub reel after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. This is the amount of movement of the sub symbol that passes through a predetermined position (middle stage of the corresponding display window) during the period until the rotation of the symbol stops. This is grasped by the value of the sub-reel symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  The symbol position corresponding to the sub-reel symbol counter of the corresponding sub-reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position where rotation of the sub-reel starts to be stopped, this is referred to as “stop start position”) In addition, the symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols is determined as the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel stops (this is referred to as “scheduled stop position”).

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is basically set to “4”, and the rotation of each sub-reel is stopped. However, as described above, since the sub reel is an effect reel, its operation is not restricted by the main reel. In this embodiment, the player is made to pay attention to the operation of the sub-reel, so that the player feels uncomfortable if the operation of the sub-reel is too far from the operation of the main reel. In other words, it may reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the operation is performed so that the rotation of the corresponding sub reel stops within the same predetermined time (for example, 190 msec) as the main reel. While doing so, it is possible to stop beyond that time in some cases. Thereby, it is made to see to a player's eyes as an unexpected operation | movement, and the improvement of an interest is aimed at.

  The special stop table is used when the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 7L (in other words, when the left stop button 7L is first pressed, hereinafter referred to as “forward press”). The In other cases, for example, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation when the forward press is performed, or when the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R (hereinafter, “ The "stop pressing") usually uses a stop table.

  The control change table is used when the above-described forward pressing is performed. When the control change table is used, the normal stop table is determined according to the stop start position of the left sub reel 23L, separately from the normal stop table defined in the reel stop initial setting table.

  In the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), the sub flag is “chance”, and the sub game state is the normal state, the BB operation state, or the ART entry state 1 (in the AT state, the internal winning combination “the special replay 3 ”Is determined), the special stop table“ A0 ”and the normal stop table“ B0 ”are determined (there is no control change table).

  FIG. 64 shows the special stop table “A0”. The special stop table defines the number of sliding pieces according to the symbol positions (in other words, stop start positions) “0” to “20” of the left sub reel 23L.

  The planned stop position determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined by the special stop table “A0” is any one of “3”, “8”, “9”, “11”, and “18”. Referring to the sub-reel arrangement shown in FIG. 32, when the rotation of the left sub-reel 23L is stopped at the scheduled stop position “8” or “9” among these, the sub-design “large chance” is displayed in the left sub-display window 24L. Is displayed. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped at another scheduled stop position “3”, “11”, or “18”, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed on the upper stage of the left sub display window 24L.

  FIG. 65 (1) shows the normal stop table “B0”. The normal stop table “B0” is shown. The normal stop table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of symbol positions (in other words, stop start positions) “0” to “20”. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as a position at which the rotation of the sub reel is stopped.

  The contents of the stop data will be described in detail. Of bits 0 to 7, bit 7 corresponds to the column of “left sub reel”, bit 4 corresponds to the column of “middle sub reel”, and bit 1 corresponds to “right sub reel”. Corresponds to the “sub-reel” column.

  (2) in FIG. 65 shows a line mask data table. The line mask data is used when determining the number of sliding symbols using a normal stop table. The line mask data consists of 1 byte and is defined according to the stop button. For the left stop button 7L, “10000000” that specifies bit 7 which is a column of “left sub-reel” in the above-described normal stop table is defined. In addition, for the middle stop button 7C, “00010000” that specifies bit 4 that is a column of “middle sub-reel” in the above-described normal stop table is defined. Furthermore, for the right stop button 7R, “00000010” for specifying bit 1 which is the “right sub-reel” of the above-described normal stop table is defined.

  The number of sliding frames is determined as follows with reference to the normal stop table and the line mask data. First, line mask data is determined according to the type of the stop button 7 in which the stop operation is detected, and it is designated which of the 8 bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, a column of “left sub reel” of bit 7 is designated.

  Then, referring to the designated bit string, a search is sequentially performed as to whether “1” is defined as data corresponding to each symbol position in accordance with the rotation direction of the sub reel from the stop start position. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  In the special stop table, the number of sliding pieces is directly defined according to each symbol position of each sub-reel, whereas in the normal stop table, the above-mentioned search is performed according to each symbol position to perform the sliding piece. The number is determined, but in any case, a predetermined number of sliding symbols is acquired according to each symbol position, and according to each of the plurality of sub symbols each of the plurality of sub reels has. It can be said that the amount of movement of the sub symbol is defined.

  Referring to the column of “left sub reel” defined by the normal stop table “B1” shown in FIG. 66, the symbol positions “3”, “8”, “9”, “11” and “ “1” is defined in the data corresponding to “18”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped at “8” or “9” among these symbol positions, the sub symbol “Large chance” is displayed in the left sub display window 24L. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped at another symbol position “3”, “11” or “18”, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed on the upper stage of the left sub display window 24L.

  In addition, referring to the “middle sub-reel” column, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “0”, “4”, “8”, “9”, “14”, and “16”. . When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped at “4”, “8” or “14” among these symbol positions, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C.

  Further, referring to the “right sub reel”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “3”, “8”, “12” or “17”. When the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped at “1”, “12” or “17” among these symbol positions, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the lower stage of the right sub display window 24R.

  Therefore, when the sub game state is the normal state, the BB operation state, or the ART entry state 1, when the sub flag “chance” is determined, the sub sub symbol “of the left sub reel 23L is determined by the timing of the stop operation performed by the player. “Great Chance” is displayed, or the sub-sub symbols “Small Chance” of each sub-reel 23 are displayed together on the cross-down line 28e which is a production line.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), the sub flag is “chance”, and the sub game state is the ART entry state 2 (the internal winning combination “special replay 2” related to the operation of RT 2 in the AT state). The special stop table “A0” and the normal stop table “B1” are determined (there is no control change table).

  FIG. 66 shows the normal stop table “B1”. The “left sub reel” column and the “right sub reel” are the same as the normal stop table “B0”. Referring to the “middle sub reel” column, when the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped at the symbol position “18” or “19”, the sub symbol “large chance” is displayed in the middle sub display window 24C. When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped at the symbol position “4”, “8” or “14”, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C.

  Therefore, when the sub gaming state is the ART entry state 2, when the sub flag “chance” is determined, the sub symbol “large chance” and the middle sub reel 23C of the left sub reel 23L are determined depending on the timing of the stop operation performed by the player. The sub-design “large chance” is displayed, or the sub-design “small chance” of each sub-reel 23 is displayed on the cross-down line 28e.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), the sub flag is “chance”, and the sub gaming state is the ART entry state 3 (the internal winning combination “special replay 3” related to the operation of RT 3 in the AT state). State) or the BB internal hit state, the special stop table “A0” and the normal stop table “B2” are determined (there is no control change table).

  FIG. 67 shows the normal stop table “B2”. The column of “left sub reel” and the column of “middle sub reel” are the same as the normal stop table “B1”. Referring to the “right sub reel”, when the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped at the symbol position “6” or “7”, the sub symbol “large chance” is displayed in the right sub display window 24R. When the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped at the symbol position “1”, “12” or “17”, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the lower stage of the right sub display window 24R.

  Therefore, when the sub game state is the ART entry state 3 or the BB internal hit state, when the sub flag “chance” is determined, the sub symbol “large chance” of the left sub reel 23L is determined according to the timing of the stop operation performed by the player. ", The sub-symbol" large chance "of the middle sub-reel 23C and the sub-symbol" large chance "of the right sub-reel 23R are displayed, or the sub-symbol" small chance "of each sub-reel 23 is displayed on the cross-down line 28e. Is done. In the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a pleasure to guess which operation of RT1 to RT3 is started, depending on the number of sub symbols “large chances” displayed by each sub reel 23.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “bell 1”, the special stop table “A20” and the normal stop table “B20” are determined (there is no control change table).

  FIG. 68 shows the special stop table “A20”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols specified in the special stop table “A20”, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L. The number of sliding symbols defined in the special stop table “A0” is any one of “0” to “4”, and the maximum number is “4”.

  FIG. 69 shows a normal stop table “B20”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped based on the “left sub reel” row, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L. When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped based on the “middle sub reel” row, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C. Further, when the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped based on the “right sub reel”, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the right sub display window 24R. The number of sliding pieces of each sub reel 23 determined with reference to the normal stop table “B20” is any one of “0” to “4”, and the maximum number is “4”.

  Therefore, when the sub flag “bell 1” is determined, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “4”, and the sub symbols “bell” of each sub reel 23 are displayed together on the center line 28c.

  On the other hand, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “bell 2”, the special stop table “A21” and the normal stop table “B20” are determined (there is no control change table). .

  FIG. 70 shows the special stop table “A21”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols specified in the special stop table “A21”, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L. However, the number of sliding symbols defined in the special stop table “A20” is any one of “4” to “10”. That is, the number exceeding the maximum number “4” of the number of sliding symbols defined in the special stop table “A20” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Therefore, when the sub-flag “bell 2” is determined and the forward push is performed, the rotation of the left sub-reel 23L is stopped with the number exceeding “4” as the number of sliding pieces, and each sub-reel is placed on the center line 28c. Twenty-three sub symbols “bell” are displayed together.

  Thus, even when the sub flag “bell 1” and the sub flag “bell 2” display the same combination of sub symbols, the number of sliding symbols when the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped is different. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 62, in the BB operation state 1, the more the set value is advantageous to the player, the stop operation is detected and the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped ( Until the sub symbol “bell” is displayed on the center line 8c), the possibility that a phenomenon (slip phenomenon) in which four or more sub symbols slip is reduced. On the other hand, in the BB operation state 2, as the set value is more advantageous for the player, the possibility of the above-described large slip phenomenon increases.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “replay”, the special stop table “A10”, the normal stop table (not shown), and the control change table “C10” are determined. .

  FIG. 71 shows the special stop table “A10”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols specified in the special stop table “A10”, the sub symbol “replay” is basically displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L. The number of sliding symbols defined in the special stop table “A20” is any one of “0” to “4”, and the maximum number is “4”.

  FIG. 72 shows a control change table “C10”. The control change table defines stop table group selection data according to the symbol position (in other words, the stop start position of the left sub reel 23L). The stop table group selection data is data for designating a stop table group composed of a plurality of normal stop tables. In the present embodiment, when a control change table is used, a stop table group is selected according to the stop start position of the left sub reel 23L, and any one of a plurality of normal stop tables constituting the stop table group is obtained by lottery. To be determined.

  The control change table “C10” defines stop table group selection data “D10” for all stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left sub reel 23L.

  In contrast, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “rare replay”, the special stop table “A10”, the normal stop table (not shown), and the control change table “C11” are displayed. It is determined.

  FIG. 73 shows a control change table “C11”. The control change table “C11” defines stop table group selection data “D10” for each of the stop start positions “0” to “2” and “14” to “20” of the left sub reel 23L. On the other hand, stop table group selection data “D11” is defined for each of the stop start positions “3” to “13” of the left sub reel 23L.

  FIG. 74 shows the stop table lottery table “E10”. The stop table lottery table defines a plurality of normal stop tables and a lottery value when each normal stop table is determined according to stop table group selection data.

  When the stop table group selection data is “D10” or “D11”, either the normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)” or the normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)” is determined.

  When the stop table group selection data is “D10”, the normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)” is determined with a higher probability than the normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)” (shown in the figure). In the example, the normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)” is not determined).

  On the other hand, when the stop table group selection data is “D11”, the normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)” is determined with higher probability than the normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)”. Is done.

  FIG. 75 shows a normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)”. When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped based on the row of “middle sub reels”, the sub symbol “replay” is basically displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C. When the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped based on the “right sub reel”, the sub symbol “replay” is basically displayed in the middle of the right sub display window 24R. The number of sliding pieces of each sub reel 23 determined with reference to the normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)” is any one of “0” to “4”, and the maximum number is “4”. .

  Therefore, when the sub flag “Replay” is determined or when the sub flag “Rare Replay” is determined, the stop start positions of the left sub reel 23L are “0” to “2” and “14” to “20”. In some cases, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “4”, and the sub symbols “Replay” of each sub reel 23 are displayed together on the center line 28c.

  FIG. 76 shows a normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)”. When the rotation of the middle sub-reel 23C and the right sub-reel 23R is stopped based on the “middle sub-reel” row or the “right sub-reel”, the sub-design is basically arranged in the middle of the middle sub-display window 24C and the right sub-display window 24R. “Replay” is displayed. However, the number of sliding symbols determined with reference to the normal stop table “B11 (for large slip control)” is the number of sliding symbols determined with reference to the normal stop table “B10 (for normal slip control)”. The number exceeds the maximum number “4”. For example, when the stop start position of the middle sub reel 23C is “6”, there are nine sub symbols before the symbol position “15” where “1” is defined. 9 ".

  Accordingly, when the sub flag “rare replay” is determined and the stop start position of the left sub reel 23L is “3” to “13”, the middle sub reel 23C and the right sub reel 23R exceed “4”. The rotation is stopped with the number as the number of sliding pieces, and the sub symbols “replay” of each sub reel 23 are displayed together on the center line 28c.

  As described above, in the sub flag “rare replay” that may be determined in the ART end state or the ART separation state, even when the same sub symbol combination as the sub flag “replay” is displayed, the middle sub reel 23C and the right sub reel 23R. The number of sliding pieces when the rotation is stopped is different. Therefore, in the ART state (the main game state is the RT1 to RT3 game state), the player performs a stop operation at a timing when the stop start position of the left sub reel 23L is within a predetermined range (“3” to “13”). By performing the above, there are four or more sub symbols from when the stop operation is detected until the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C and the right sub reel 23R is stopped (until the sub symbol “Replay” is displayed on the center line 8c). It is possible to infer whether or not the ART state (the main game state is the RT1 to RT3 game state) continues or ends by observing whether or not a slipping phenomenon (large slip phenomenon) occurs.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “losing” and the sub game state is the ART state, the AT state, or the ART entry state 1 to 3, the special stop table “A31”, normal A stop table (not shown) and a control change table “C31” are determined.

  FIG. 77 shows the special stop table “A31”. When the rotation of the left sub reel 23L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols specified in the special stop table “A31”, basically, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L. .

  FIG. 78 shows the control change table “C31”. The control change table “C31” defines stop table group selection data “D31” for stop start positions “15” and “16” of the left sub reel 23L, and stop table group selection data for other stop start positions. “D30” is defined. Here, when the stop start positions are “15” and “16”, the stop operation is detected in a state where the sub symbol “Cherry” at the symbol position “15” is displayed in the left sub display window 24L. This is the case.

  FIG. 79 shows the stop table lottery table “E31”. In the stop table lottery table “E31”, when the stop table group selection data is “D30” or “D31”, the normal stop table “B31 (for loss control)” or the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)” Is determined.

  When the stop table group selection data is “D30”, the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)” is determined with a higher probability than the normal stop table “B31 (for loss control)”. On the other hand, when the stop table group selection data is “D31”, the normal stop table “B31 (for loss control)” is determined with a higher probability than the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)”. The

  FIG. 80 shows a normal stop table “B31 (for loss control)”. When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped based on the row of “middle sub reels”, the sub symbol “replay” is basically displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C. Further, when the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped based on the “right sub reel”, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the right sub display window 24R. Therefore, when the special stop table “A31” and the normal stop table “B31 (for loss control)” are used, the sub-symbol combination “small chance-replay-bell (loss)” is displayed on the center line 8c. The

  FIG. 81 shows a normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)”. When the rotation of the middle sub reel 23C is stopped based on the “middle sub reel” row, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the middle sub display window 24C. Further, when the rotation of the right sub reel 23R is stopped based on the “right sub reel”, the sub symbol “bell” is basically displayed in the middle of the right sub display window 24R. Accordingly, when the special stop table “A31” and the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)” are used, the sub symbol combination “small chance-bell-bell (chance eye)” is displayed on the center line 8c. Is done.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the sub-flag “lost” is determined in the ART state, the AT state, and the ART entry states 1 to 3, the sub symbol “cherry” at the symbol position “15” is displayed on the left sub display window. By performing the stop operation aiming at the timing displayed in 24L, the appearance probability of the chance eye can be reduced. This is intended to prevent the reliability of the internal winning combination “BB” from being reduced when a chance appears in the BB internal hit state described later.

  In other words, if there are too many chances when the bonus internal hit state is not reached, when the chance eye appears when the bonus internal hit state is reached, the player is determined that the internal winning combination “BB” has been determined. Expectation to be held will be sparse. Therefore, the probability of appearance of chance chances can be lowered by the skill of the player so that this can be prevented.

  Subsequently, in the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 63), when the sub flag is “losing” and the sub game state is the internal hit state, the special stop table “A32”, the normal stop table (not shown), and The control change table “C32” is determined.

  FIG. 82 shows the special stop table “A32”. When the rotation of the left sub-reel 23L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols specified in the special stop table “A32”, when the stop start position is “1”, the left sub-display window 24L has an upper stage. Sub-symbol “7” is displayed, sub-symbol “AT” is displayed in the middle, and sub-symbol “7” (this is referred to as a bonus confirmation item) in the lower part. Further, at the other stop start position, basically, the sub symbol “small chance” is displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L.

  FIG. 83 shows the control change table “C32”. The control change table “C32” includes stop table group selection data for the stop start positions “0”, “1”, and “20” that can display the above-described bonus confirmation among the stop start positions of the left sub reel 23L. “D33” is defined, and stop table group selection data “D32” is defined for other stop start positions.

  FIG. 84 shows the stop table lottery table “E32”. In the stop table lottery table “E32”, when the stop table group selection data is “D32” or “D33”, the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)” or the normal stop table “B33 (reach eye control)” described above. 1) "is determined.

  When the stop table group selection data is “D33”, the normal stop table “B33 (for reach control)” is compared with the normal stop table “B32 (chance) compared to when the stop table group selection data is“ D32 ”. It is determined with a higher probability than “for eye control”.

  FIG. 85 shows a normal stop table “B33 (for reach eye control)”. The configuration of the normal stop table “B33 (for reach eye control)” is basically the same as that of the normal stop table “B32 (for chance eye control)”, but the stop start positions of the middle sub-reel 23C and the right sub-reel 23R. When each is “2”, the sub symbol “7” is displayed in the middle of each sub display window 24. Therefore, when the special stop table “A32” and the normal stop table “B33 (for reach eye control)” are used, the above-mentioned bonus fixed eyes are displayed in the left sub display window 24L or on the center line 8c. The sub-symbol combination “small chance-7-7 (reach eyes)” or the sub-symbol combination “small chance-bell-bell (chance eyes)” is displayed.

  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 slot machine 1 is powered on, 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. 87 (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. 89 (S303). The sound control task is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization. Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a sub reel control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 (S304). The sub reel 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. 91 (S305). 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 lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of lamp related data (S321). Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a 2 ms event (S322). Other tasks are executed until a 2 ms timer interrupt event message is obtained.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a timer update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 (S323). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound control task execution process (S324). That is, it jumps to the sound control task which is the next task of the same group.

  When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sub reel control task, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data analysis process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 (S325). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting control process (S326). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S322.

  Next, lamp data analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not lighting invalid data is set (S331). In the lamp data storage area shown in (2) of FIG. 53, it is determined whether or not lighting invalid data is set in a predetermined storage area “0” corresponding to the back lamp of each sub reel.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the lighting invalid data is set, the sub CPU 81 ends the lamp data analysis process without reading the lighting data stored in the storage areas “1” to “4”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lighting invalid data is not set, the data in the storage area having the highest priority among the storage areas in which the lamp data is stored is checked (S332). That is, the data in the storage area “1” is checked.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not transparent data is set in the storage area (S333). When determining that transparent data is set in the storage area, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not all storage areas have been checked (S334).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that all the storage areas have been checked, the lamp data analysis processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that all the storage areas are not checked, the sub CPU 81 checks the data in the storage area with the next highest priority (S335). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S333.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S333 that the transparent data is not set in the storage area, the sub CPU 81 sets the ramp data in the storage area in the output area (S336). When this process is performed, the lamp data analysis process is terminated.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of sound related data (S341). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel control task execution process (S342). That is, the process jumps to the sub reel control task which is the next task in the same group.

  When returning from the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (S343). Sound pattern data corresponding to the production number is set. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production number is “0 (during demonstration)” or “1 (normal production)” (S344). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is “0 (during demonstration)” or “1 (normal effect)”, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is the “ART state (05)” (S345). ). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is the “ART state (05)”, it sets the sound pattern data “ART state sound (09H)” for the ART state (S346).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the production number is not “0 (during demonstration)” or “1 (normal production)” in S344 after S346, or the sub gaming state is not “ART state (05)”. When it is determined, a sound output control process is performed (S347). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S342.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sub reel related data (S351). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp control task execution process (S352). That is, it jumps to the lamp control task which is the next task of the same group.

  When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sound control task, it performs sub reel data analysis processing (S353). For example, the planned stop position is determined based on the number of sliding pieces. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sub reel control processing (S354). In this process, the driving of the stepping motor 149 is controlled so that the rotation of each sub-reel is started when the start of rotation of all the sub-reels is requested, and then the rotation is performed at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are determined, the sub-reel symbol counter of the corresponding sub reel is updated by the number of sliding pieces and waits for the value to match the planned stop position (in other words, (Waiting for the sub symbol of the planned stop position to reach the middle stage of the sub display window), the driving of the stepping motor 149 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation. When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S352.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a drawing task (S361). 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. 92 (S362). The main board communication task is a task executed by a command reception interrupt.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a drawing task execution process (S363). That is, it jumps to the drawing task which is the next task in the same group. When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S362.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S371). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S372). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S373). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one has not been received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S372.

  When determining that the command different from the previous command is received, the sub CPU 81 creates game information (such as an internal winning combination) from the command (S374). 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 a command analysis process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 (S375). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S372.

  Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 (S381). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data determination process based on the determined effect content (effect number) (S382). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing (S383). When this process is performed, the command analysis process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (S391). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a medal insertion command, it performs a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 110 (S392). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is at the time of receiving a start command (S393). 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. 95 (S394). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S395). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 (S396). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S397). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a display command reception time, it performs a display command reception time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 (S398). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S399). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus start command reception time, it performs a bonus start command reception time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 108 (S400). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S401). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus end command reception time, it performs a bonus end command reception time processing described later with reference to FIG. 109 (S402). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  If 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 (S403). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub gaming state management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 (S412). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub flag determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 (S413). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 (S414). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 (S415). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S416). When this process is performed, the start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the sub gaming state management process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB (S421). When determining that the internal winning combination is BB, the sub CPU 81 sets the BB internal hit state as the sub gaming state (S422). A BB internal hit state flag is set in a sub gaming state storage area provided in the sub RAM 83. When this process is performed, the sub gaming state management process is terminated.

  Next, when determining that the internal winning combination is not BB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the AT state (S423). When determining that the sub gaming state is the AT state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is any of the special replays 1 to 3 (S424). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not the special replays 1 to 3, the sub game state management process ends. on the other hand. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is the special replays 1 to 3, the sub CPU 81 sets one of the ART entry states 1 to 3 as the sub game state according to each special replay 1 to 3 (S425). For special replay 1, ART entry state 1 is set, for special replay 2, ART entry state 2 is set, and for special replay 3, ART entry state 3 is set. When this process is performed, the sub gaming state management process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S423 that the sub gaming state is not the AT state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART state (S426). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the ART state, the sub game state management process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the ART state, the sub CPU 81 decrements the delimiter counter by 1 (S427). The delimiter counter is data for counting the RT game number “30” in which the operation of RT1 is terminated or the RT game number “60” in which the operation of RT2 is terminated among RT1 to RT3. When the operation of RT1 to RT3 is started, “30” is set in the delimiter counter regardless of the type.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the RT game number counter (sub) by 1 (S428). The RT game number counter is set to “30” when the operation of RT1 is started, “60” when the operation of RT2 is started, and “120” when the operation of RT3 is started. The

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the delimiter counter is 0 (S429). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the delimiter counter is not 0, the sub game state management process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the delimiter counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 0 (S430).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT game number counter (sub) is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART end state as the sub game state (S431). When this process is performed, the sub gaming state management process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT game number counter (sub) is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART separation state as the sub game state (S432). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets 30 in the delimiter counter (S433). When this process is performed, the sub gaming state management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the subflag determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random value for determining a sub flag (S451). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs determination processing of the flag conversion table (FIGS. 55 to 61) according to the sub gaming state (S452). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines a sub flag based on the determined flag conversion table, the extracted random number value, and the internal winning combination (S453). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the determined sub flag in a sub flag storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83 (S454). When this process is performed, the subflag determination process is terminated.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the continuous performance flag is set (S471). The continuous production flag is set when “continuous production start” is determined as the production group (described later). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous effect flag is set, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the continuous effect counter (S472). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect group corresponding to the continuous effect counter (S473). If the continuous effect counter is 1, the continuous effect second time group (FIG. 47 or FIG. 48) is set. If the continuous effect counter is 2, the continuous effect third time group (FIG. 49 or FIG. 50) is set.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S471 that the continuous effect flag is not set, the sub CPU 81 acquires and stores the effect group determination random value (S474). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group determination table (FIGS. 35 to 41), and determines an effect group based on the sub game state, the internal winning combination, and the effect group determination random value (S475). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production group is “continuous production start” (S476). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect group is “start of continuous effect”, the sub CPU 81 sets a continuous effect flag (S477).

  Sub CPU81 acquires and stores a random number value for determining the effect number when determining that the effect group is not “continuous effect start” after S477, after S473, or in S476 (S478). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table (FIGS. 42 to 50), and determines the effect number based on the sub game state, the internal winning combination, and the effect number determining random value (S479). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the determined production number (S480).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect”, or “3 lighting effect” (S481). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect”, or “3 lighting effect”, the sub CPU 81 sets a lighting invalid counter according to the effect number (S482). The lighting invalid counter determines the number of times the lighting invalid data in “0” in the lamp data storage area is cleared. If it is “1 lighting effect”, 1 is set in the lighting invalid counter, 2 if it is “2 lighting effect”, and 3 if it is “3 lighting effect”. Next, the sub CPU 81 sets lighting invalid data in the storage area corresponding to all the back lamps (S483). It is set to “0” which is a predetermined storage area.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is not “1 lighting effect”, “2 lighting effect” or “3 lighting effect” after S 483 or in S 481, it determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is set. (S484). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the continuous effect flag is not set, the effect lottery process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the effect number is “first sound effect”, “second sound effect”, or “third sound effect” (S485). .

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is “first sound effect”, “second sound effect”, or “third sound effect”, the effect lottery process ends. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is not “first sound effect”, “second sound effect” or “third sound effect”, the sub CPU 81 clears the continuous effect flag (S486). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the continuous effect counter (S487). When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  Next, the sub reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, selects and stores a stop table based on the sub flag and the sub game state (S491). Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each sub reel symbol storage area (S492). Next, the sub CPU 81 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S493). The stop button non-operating counter is data for counting stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected. When this process is performed, the sub reel stop initial setting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 100, a reel stop command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 (S501). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an end suggestion effect end process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 (S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting effective process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 106 (S503). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data corresponding to the scheduled stop position based on the registered effect number (S504). When this process is performed, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the type of the operation stop button (S521). That is, the type of the stop button where the stop operation is detected is specified. Next, the sub CPU 81 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area (the bit corresponding to the pressed stop button), and subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S522).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 (S523). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets a planned stop position based on the sub reel symbol counter (here, the same stop start position) and the number of sliding pieces (S524). When the planned stop position is set, the driving of the stepping motor 149 is controlled by the sub-reel control process (S354 in FIG. 90), and the sub-reel symbol counter is updated by the number of sliding symbols, that is, the planned stop position. The sub-reel is stopped from rotating after waiting for the sub-design at (1) to reach the middle stage of the corresponding sub-display window. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 (S525). When this process is performed, the sub reel stop control process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as a general rule, the rotation of each sub-reel 23 is stopped based on the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table, but in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. When there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces, the number may be changed to this appropriate number of sliding pieces. For example, if the sub flag is “replay”, the sub symbol “replay” of each sub reel 23 is allowed to be displayed on the effect line, but the sub symbol is determined by the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table. When “Replay” cannot be displayed on the effect line (particularly at the time of the third stop), the number of sliding symbols is changed so that the above-mentioned sub symbol “Replay” is displayed on the effect line. As a result, the data of the stop table can be complemented, and an appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the subflag.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 102, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the line mask data table ((2) in FIG. 65) and selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (S541). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S542). That is, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation has been detected. When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the operating stop button is a left stop button (S543). That is, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation has been performed on the left stop button. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the sub CPU 81 refers to a special stop table (FIG. 64, etc.) to check the sub reel symbol counter (ie, stop start position) when the stop operation is detected. Accordingly, the number of sliding pieces is acquired (S544). When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2 in S542, or when it determines that the operating stop button is not the left stop button in S543, the number of sliding frames described later with reference to FIG. Search processing is performed (S545). When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 103, the sliding piece number search process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets the value (stop start position) of the sub reel symbol counter as search position data (S561). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets 0 as the initial value of the sliding frame number search data (S562). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal stop table (FIG. 65, etc.) and acquires the stop data at the symbol position corresponding to the search position data (S563).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (S564). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the search position data and adds 1 to the slip frame number search data (S565). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S563.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S564 that the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is not 0, the sub CPU 81 determines the value of the sliding frame number search data as the number of sliding frames (S566).

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S581). When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the sub CPU 81 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S582). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is not 2, the control change process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 2, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control change table (FIG. 72, etc.) is selected (S583).

  When determining that the control change table is not selected, the sub CPU 81 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that the control change table is selected, the sub CPU 81 refers to the control change table and acquires stop table group selection data according to the value of the sub reel symbol counter (stop start position). (S584). Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts a stop table determination random value (S585).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the stop table lottery table (such as FIG. 74) and determines the normal stop table based on the stop table group selection data and the stop table determination random value (S586). Next, the sub CPU 81 changes the normal stop table already selected with reference to the reel stop initial setting table to the normal stop table determined in S586 (S587). When this process is performed, the control change process is terminated.

  Next, the end suggestion effect end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the AT state (S601). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the AT state, it ends the end suggestion effect end process. On the other hand, when determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB (SB1 to SB6) (S602). When determining that the internal winning combination is not SB, the sub CPU 81 ends the end suggestion effect end process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is SB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is “08 (end suggestion effect)” (S603). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is not “08 (end suggestion effect)”, the end suggestion effect end process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect number is “08 (end suggestion effect)”, the main symbol of the main reel displayed on the winning determination line is acquired based on the parameter included in the reel stop command. (S604).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the main symbol acquired in S604 constitutes a combination of main symbols corresponding to the SB determined as the internal winning combination (S605). For example, when “SB1” is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding main symbol combination is “bell-red cherry red cherry” (see FIG. 6). When the main symbol “bell” is displayed on the winning determination line when the rotation of the left main reel 3L is stopped, it is determined that the combination of the main symbols of SB1 is configured.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the main symbol acquired in S604 constitutes a combination of main symbols corresponding to the SB determined as the internal winning combination, the end suggestion effect end processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main symbol acquired in S604 does not constitute a combination of the main symbols corresponding to the SB determined as the internal winning combination, a random number for effect termination is extracted (S606). For example, a random value is extracted from the range of “0 to 255”.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the extracted random number value is within a specific random value range (S607). For example, it is determined whether or not it is within the range of “0 to 127”. It should be noted that the size of the specific random value range can be made different according to the number of main reels 3 stopped by that time. Specifically, if the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, it is determined whether or not it is within the range of “0 to 63”. Further, if the stop button non-operating counter is “1”, it is determined whether or not it is within the range of “0 to 127”. In this way, as the stop operation is detected for each main reel 3, it is possible to increase the probability that the end suggestion effect ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the extracted random number value is not within the specific random value range, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S608). It is determined whether or not the third stop operation is detected. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the end suggestion effect end processing is ended.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the extracted random number value is in the specific random value range, or determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets end suggestion effect end data (S609). When this process ends, the end suggestion effect end process ends.

  Next, the lamp lighting effective process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lighting invalid counter is 0 (S611). When determining that the lighting invalid counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the lamp lighting valid process. On the other hand, when determining that the lighting invalid counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 decrements the lighting invalid counter by 1 (S612). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the lighting invalid data in the storage area corresponding to the back lamp of the sub reel to be stopped (S613). For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, the lighting invalid data in the storage area “0” of the lamp data storage area corresponding to the back lamp of the left sub reel 23L is cleared. When this process is performed, the lamp lighting effective process is terminated.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is a normal state (S621). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the normal state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is CZ replay (S622). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is CZ replay, it sets the AT state as the sub gaming state (S623).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S621 that the state is not the normal state, or when it is determined that the state is not the CZ replay in S622, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the AT state (S624). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (SB1 to SB6) (S625). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is SB, the sub CPU 81 sets the normal state as the sub gaming state (S626).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S625 that it is not SB, it determines whether or not the display combination is special replays 1 to 3 (S627). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the special replays 1 to 3 are set, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART state as the sub gaming state (S628). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets a value corresponding to each special replay in the RT game number counter (sub) (S629). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets 30 in the delimiter counter (S630).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S624 that it is not the AT state, or when it determines that it is not the special replays 1 to 3 in S627, it determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART state (S631). When determining that the state is the ART state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (sub) is 0 (S632). When determining that the RT game number counter (sub) is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT state as the sub gaming state (S633).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S631 that it is not in the ART state, or when it is determined in S632 that the RT game number counter (sub) is not 0, it determines whether or not the sub game state is in the ART separated state ( S634). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the state is the ART separation state, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART state as the sub gaming state (S635).

  The sub CPU 81 sets effect data at the time of display based on the effect number after determining that it is not in the ART delimited state after S623, S626, S630, S633 or S635 or in S634 (S636). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets 0 to the effect number (S637). That is, the production number is cleared. When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 108, a bonus start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the BB start time (S651). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the BB start time, it ends the bonus start command reception process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is BB start time, the effect data for BB operation is set (S652). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets a predetermined value t1 in the BB reel control change timer (S653). The predetermined value t1 is a value for measuring a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets a BB reel control selection flag (S654). When this process is performed, the bonus start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 109, a bonus end command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the end of BB (S661). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the end of the BB, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is at the end of BB, effect data for BB end is set (S662). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT state as the sub gaming state (S663). When this process is performed, the bonus end command reception process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 110, a medal insertion command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB reel control selection flag is set (S681). When determining that the BB reel control selection flag is set, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB reel control change timer is equal to or less than t0 (S682). t0 is a value smaller than the above-mentioned t1, and corresponds to, for example, when 5 seconds have elapsed since t1 was set.

  When determining that the BB reel control change timer is equal to or less than t0 (within the range of t0 to 0), the sub CPU 81 sets the BB operation state 1 as the sub game state (S683). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BB reel control change timer is not t0 or less (within the range from t1 to t0), the sub CPU 81 sets the BB operation state 2 as the sub gaming state (S684). Although not shown, in the present embodiment, when the BB reel control change timer is t0 or less (within the range of t0 to 0), an image corresponding to the BB operating state 1 in the liquid crystal display device 110. (For example, the video of character A) is displayed, and when the timer for changing the BB reel control is not less than t0 (within the range of t1 to t0), the video corresponding to the BB operating state 2 (for example, the character B Image) is displayed. That is, the player can select a desired BB operating state by inserting a medal when each of the images is displayed (in other words, within a time corresponding to each BB operating state). It is possible.

  The sub CPU 81 clears the BB reel control selection flag after S683 or S684 (S685). The sub-CPU 81 performs other processing (setting effect data at the time of medal insertion) after S 685 or when it is determined in S 681 that the BB reel control selection flag is not set (S 686). When this process is performed, the medal insertion command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the timer update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB reel control selection flag is set (S691). When determining that the BB reel control selection flag is not set, the sub CPU 81 ends the timer update process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB reel control selection flag is set, the sub CPU 81 performs subtraction processing for the BB reel control change timer (S692).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB reel control change timer is 0 (S693). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the BB reel control change timer is not 0, the timer update process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the BB reel control change timer is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets t1 in the BB reel control change timer (S694). When this process ends, the timer update process ends.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with the main reel 3 that is a target for determining whether or not a prize is received and the sub reels 23 that are not the target. Then, the pachi-slot 1 sets a sub-flag “chance” that permits display of a combination of sub-designs including “small chance” or “large chance” that are predetermined sub-designs arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub-reel. In addition, a flag conversion table that stores different internal winning combinations in association with each sub game state is provided (see FIGS. 56, 58, and 61).

  In other words, combinations of sub-patterns that are permitted to be displayed by the sub-flag “chance” (small chance−small chance−small chance, large chance−ANY−ANY, large chance−large chance−ANY, large chance−large chance−large chance) In addition, it is possible to have a plurality of roles according to the sub game state and the determined internal winning combination. In addition, when a combination of the above sub symbols is displayed, a different internal winning combination is determined according to the sub game state at that time, so that the player can have different expectations depending on the case. It also becomes. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the interest of the game.

  Specifically, in the BB internal winning state (see FIG. 58), the internal winning combination is lost (meaning that each determined data pointer is 0, and the internal winning combination is BB which is a carryover combination). If so, the sub-flag “chance” may be determined. Therefore, when the combination of the sub symbols related to the “chance” is displayed, the player can be expected to operate the bonus game.

  Further, in the AT state (see FIG. 56), the sub flag “chance” is determined when special replays 1 to 3 (triggers for starting one of the operations of RT1 to RT3) are determined as the internal winning combination. There is a possibility that. Therefore, when the combination of the sub symbols related to the “chance” is displayed, the player can be expected to start the operation of RT1 to RT3.

  More specifically, when the special replay 1 is determined as an internal winning combination in the AT state, there is a stop table that permits display of the sub symbol “large chance” of one of the three sub reels 23. Is determined (see FIG. 63). When the special replay 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop table that permits display of the sub symbol “large chance” of the two sub reels 23 out of the three sub reels 23 is determined. Further, when the special replay 3 is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop table that permits display of the sub symbol “large chance” of all three sub reels 23 is determined.

  In other words, the number of sub-reels that allow the display of the predetermined sub-design “Large Chance” varies depending on the type of internal winning combination that triggers the operation that is advantageous to the player. It is possible to give the player a pleasure of distinguishing the types of advantageous states (RT1 to RT3) in which the operation is started from the number of sub-reels displaying “Large Chance”. Further, in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT3 are configured such that the number of games (RT games) in which the operation continues is different. Therefore, the player can estimate the number of games in which the operation of the RT continues from the number of sub reels displaying the sub symbol “large chance”.

  Further, in the BB operating state (see FIG. 61), when the JAC combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub flag “chance” is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of guessing the set value based on the frequency at which the sub-symbol combinations related to the “chance” are displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to display the predetermined sub symbol “small chance” or “large chance” on the effect line 28, the predetermined sub symbol “small chance” or “large chance” is determined in advance. In addition, it is necessary to perform a stop operation while checking the timing included in the range of the basic sliding piece number “4” (see FIG. 32). That is, the skill related to the stop operation that the player has can be reflected in the display of the combination of the sub symbols related to the “chance”. Therefore, as described above, in order to know whether or not the operation of RT is started and whether or not the internal winning combination “BB” is determined, the player is required to exhibit a suitable skill. Therefore, it is suitable for improving the interest of the game.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the main reel, start operation detection means, internal winning combination storage means, internal lottery means, main reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, main reel stop means, winning determination means, sub reel, sub reel provided in the gaming machine of the present invention The specific configuration of the rotation means, the production gaming state determination means, the sub flag storage means, the sub flag determination means, the bonus game operation means, the advantageous state start means, the set value storage means, etc. is limited to each element of the above-described embodiment. It is not something that can be done. In addition, the types and contents of the internal winning combination, sub flag, effect gaming state, bonus game, player advantageous state, setting value, etc. are not limited to the examples adopted in the above-described embodiment. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made.

  1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 18 and FIG. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 19 to 22 and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 to 31 and 86 to 111 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is.

  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.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the present embodiment only list 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. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a main reel display unit 5 and a sub reel display unit 10 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 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 the main reel symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. 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. 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It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a regame check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of a main game state and a sub game state. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an effect structure table. It is a figure which shows liquid crystal display pattern data. It is a figure which shows back lamp pattern data. It is a figure which shows sound pattern data. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a flag conversion table. It is a figure which shows a bell distribution table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table etc. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a stop table lottery table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a stop table lottery table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows a special stop table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a stop table lottery table. It is a figure which shows a normal stop table. It is a figure which shows the flowchart at the time of power activation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lamp control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the analysis process of lamp data. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sound control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sub reel control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a mother 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 a command analysis process. 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 a sub game state management process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a subflag determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sub reel stop initial setting process. 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 sub reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a control change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a completion | finish suggestion production end process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lamp lighting effective process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. 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 bonus end command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of medal insertion command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a timer update process.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R main reel 4L, 4C, 4R main display window 6 start lever 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 7S stop switch 23L, 23C, 23R sub reel 24L, 24C, 24R sub display window 30 micro Computer 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 (5)

A plurality of main reels having a plurality of main symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
An internal winning combination storing means for storing a plurality of types of internal winning combinations which are data designating combinations of main symbols permitted to be displayed by the plurality of main reels;
An internal lottery means for determining one of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations stored by the internal winning combination storing means based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means;
Main reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of main reels;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Main reel stop means for stopping the rotation of each main reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is achieved based on a combination of main symbols displayed by the plurality of main reels;
A plurality of sub-reels having a plurality of sub-designs;
Sub reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of sub reels;
An effect game state determination means for determining one of a plurality of effect game states;
A sub flag storage means for storing a sub flag which is data designating a combination of sub symbols permitted to be displayed by the plurality of sub reels in association with the internal winning combination and the playing game state;
Based on the effect game state determined by the effect game state determining means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, one of a plurality of types of subflags stored in the subflag storage means is determined. Sub-flag determining means for
Sub reel stop means for stopping the rotation of each sub reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the sub flag determined by the sub flag determination means,
The subflag storage means
A gaming machine characterized by storing sub-flags that permit display of a combination of sub-designs including a predetermined sub-design in association with different internal winning combinations according to the playing gaming state. . The sub reel stopping means includes
Based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit and the subflag determined by the subflag determination unit, the sub-designator located at a predetermined position when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection unit The sub-reel is stopped rotating after waiting for any of the sub-designs included in the predetermined sub-design movement amount range to reach the predetermined position.
The predetermined sub-design is:
The plurality of sub-designs of the sub-reel are arranged so as to exceed the predetermined sub-design movement range with respect to any of the other sub-designs. Gaming machine. A bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game when a combination of specific main symbols is displayed by a plurality of main reels;
The subflag storage means
In the first effect gaming state, a sub flag that allows display of a combination of sub symbols including the predetermined sub symbol is associated with an internal winning combination that allows display of the combination of the specific main symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is stored. When a combination of predetermined main symbols is displayed by a plurality of main reels, an advantageous state starting means for starting a state advantageous for the player is provided,
The subflag storage means
In the second effect gaming state, a sub-flag that allows display of a combination of sub-designs including the predetermined sub-design is used as an internal winning combination that permits display of the predetermined combination of main symbols. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is stored in association with each other. Setting value storage means for storing any of a plurality of types of values as a setting value;
The internal lottery means is
Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, any one of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations stored in the internal winning combination storing means is stored in the setting value storing means Determined by the probability according to the value,
The subflag storage means
In the third effect game state, the sub-flag that allows display of the combination of sub-designs including the predetermined sub-design is associated with the internal winning combination that allows display of the combination of the given main symbols. Remember,
The subflag determining means includes
When an internal winning combination that allows display of the given main symbol combination is determined in the case where the effect game state determined by the effect game state determination means is the third effect game state, The sub-flag which permits the display of the combination of the sub symbols comprised including a predetermined sub symbol is determined with the probability according to the setting value memorize | stored by the said setting value memory | storage means from Claim 1 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.

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